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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

There is no need of a big standing
army with all it's attendant expense
when a nation can have all the brave
men it needs to defend its flag, at any
time and on short notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

When Spain finally backs down or IS
driven down it will be some balm TO her
fractured pride to have the satisfac-
ton of knowing that she has put up a
magnificent bluff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Who would have thought. twenty five
years ago, that the son of Robert f.,
Lee would be the nations hero TODAY "
Portland Express.
Wonder if the Express hasn't in mind
the nephew of Robert f.. Lee, Cen,
FitZhugh Lee?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Civilization, humanity and liberty
have decreed that there is no longer a
place for the Spanish flag on the West
ern hemisphere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

AS a rule actresses do not hesitate
when asked to sacrifice appearances
for arts sake. While it is not always
pleasant to hide beauty beneath a
character 'make-up,' it is generally
accepted as one of the duties of the
profession. Lillian Carllsmith. daugh-
ter of Mr.. G.. Wesley Smith of Portland
is one exception to the rule. She has
resigned from The Bride Elect" com
pany in which she has made a decided
hit in various parts of the country
rather than don the wig and grease
paint of comedy old woman. 1t was
deemed advisable to make some
changes in SOuaa's opera before pro
senting it further. One of the changes
was to be In the character played by
Miss Carllsmith. who was asked to
makeup" as a comedy woman of the
May Robson type. Miss Carllsmith OBJ
jected on the ground that singing and
not acting was her forte. She upheld
the dignity of her contralto voice, anl
absolutely refused TO make 1t a sec
ondary consideration. The manage
ment was politely insistent and Miss
Carllsmith as equally determined. The
argument terminated in the SongStress
handing in her resignation, which was
accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

At present the once hated English
consulates and the American people are
far from being disturbed at the spec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15
A:FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.
FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this 1ime- honored GUS
tom should still be respected. and 4 earn
estly request all the. peoble of our State
to properly observe the day ms their
homes and churches, and to refrain from
all unnecessary labor, remembering, rev.
erently, the source from which so many
favors have come to us.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber, in
Augusta, this twentyfourth day of
March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
eight and of the independence of the
United States Of America the one
hundred and twenty second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Spain will enter upon war short of
a large surplus of pride" in stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Seth Williams Camp, G.. a. r., ex-
poets a grand time at the campfire, to-
night. Department Commander South.
ard will be present and it is hoped that
comrades will turn out in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Affections never come Singly. Bryan
and Mrs. Lease are both on their way
to Boston where both will make
speeches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Massachusetts has joined New York
and Ohio in providing an electrical
chair for the murderer in place of the
gallOWS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

The first dollar for Portlands pro-
posed monument to the martyrs of tn
Maine comes from an cxiled Portlandar
in FlOrida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

If Spain is looking for a casus bell
ing of the Presidents message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15
Maine Qioss1lp,
Battle Hymn OF the Republic.

Mine eyes have seen the glory Of the
coming OF the Lord:
He is trampling out the vintage WIT re
the grapes of wrath are stored;
lie hath looScd the fatcfui lightning III
His terrible swift sword:
His truth is marching on.
! have seen Him in the watch-fires of "A
hundred circling camps
They nave builded Him an altar in the
evening dewS and dampS,
can lead his righteous sentence by the
dim and taring lamps,
His day is marching on.
have read Il fiery gospel writ in burn
iSh'd rows of steel
LAS yc deal with my C0njemutrs, 50
with YOU my grace shall deal;
Let the Hero. born of woman. crush the
serpent with his heel
Since God is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that
shall never cali retreat:
He is sitting out the hearts of men before
His Judgment seat;
Oh, he swift. my soul. to answer Him,
be jubilant. my feet,
Our God is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was
born across the sea.
With a glory in His bosom that trans
figures yon and mt,
AS He died Ia make men holy. let us dlr
to make men free,
" lille God is marching on.
Julia " ard Howe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Those who cannot see any reason
why this country should engage in war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Until the first shot is fired it is still
in order to hope that war may be
avoided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Waldoboro's champion clam digger
has been in the business since 1851, ana
in these AZ years he has extracted from
of the succul mt bivalves. The exchange
which speaks of his career adds the re-
markable statement that he has also
found time to bring up a large family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15
List OF Presents. S. OF v. Fair.

The following is a list of names of per-
sons who drew prizes at the S. of V.
fair. that have not been delivered. If the
persons named will can at 15l Water
street. next to City hotel, they will re-
ceive an order for the same:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
AUGUSTA THE PLACE.
Maine Troops Would Probably Be
Modified Here.
Plans for the Barracks Being Formulated
Other Capitol News.

| Augusta is likely to see some very
| lively times inside of a few weeks, pro-
viding, of course, that the war, which
even the peace men say is coming
does come. Adjutant General John r.
| Richards is now at work on an estimate
of the cost and the relative values Of
the various kinds of barracks that may
soon be constructed at the muster
| grounds.
| General Richards does not state that
the troops viii come here, but he says
| the State would n1tul ally send its men
| on it's own grounds, until they are
r.caed for service. and the grounds i'm
this city are all that are suitable, and
| where they are 50 nearly ready for thu
| troops
The department. is also Investigating
the accommodation in other parts Of
the State. where necessity might cause
solr.e of the troops to he quartered.
one Of these places is at Portland. near
Fort PrchIc.
Should the barracks ~ erected on the
muster grounds. recommendations VIII
Ne MADE Tor tND lull regiments, jS
they would be needed for the recruiting
Of the regular Maina force Of the army
after the Guard gets through with
them.
The question was asked Of General
Richards: How many troops could he
raised in Maine should Il call be rs
sued for Yolunteets2"
Il have that confidence In the patri-
utism OF the Maine people" said Gen
erai Richards. that / believe regi-
mcnt to every county. on an average.
could he raised of Volunteers. our
neonl.. axr,..,., xyo,,Id h.. n.,lv about ia
regiments
The general has received !, praat
s.. 80, 80
'..,.'.,.;',.
III. -. \, ,r.'.i,
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49,, ,. 49, - -.
work lie says ne VIII SO I" IN" front
II ne mas l" 70 III the rdIhS- ne grad
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Hold on to your shares Of the Granite
State Provident Association Il while
longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Information was received in London
Thursday. to the effect that Mrs Oscar
Wilde recently died at the Rivera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held renpOn-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications el.ting
to subscriptions and advertisements tC
BURLEIGH g. FLYNT, Publishers, Au
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15
N. STEINERT &SONS Co.

The leading piano and music house own
ing ANA operating fifteen large stores.
Sole New England representatives, for the
Snln u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Half Of April is gone, and only a few
tears Yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Superintendent Of Schools w w.
StetSon left On the early morning train,
Thursday. for his home in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

Noting the interest that many of the
dairymen are taking in the Babcock
milk tester. Secretary b W Mckean Of
the board of agriculture. is sending out
circulars giving directions for taking
samples Of the milk. and he will visit
many oranges in the State during this
coming month for the purpose Of in
structing the people in the art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-15

by tHt IUVtT1IUT.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary Of State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
CABINET MEETS.
Spanish Cessation of HOStiIitieS
Will Make No Difference.

Washington, April 11.-There was an
informal meeting of a majority of the
members of the cabinet shortly after 10
O'Clock today Those in the conference
comprised Assistant Secretary Day,
Secretary Long, Secretary AIger, Sec
rotary Bliss and Attorney General
Griggs.
Together they went over the situation
and outlook again very thoroughly and
talked over the most recent action Of
the Spanish government The president
before entering into this informal last
general consultation, summoned Rep
resentative HeatwoIe of Minnesota. a
member Of the house committee on for
eign affairs, whose views he was desir-
Gus to have. Mr.. HeatwoIe declined to
discuss what the president had to say.
but it is known that there were no new
developments in the matter brought up
Mr.. Heatwole suggested that it was
likely the Cuban matter would follow
the prescribed course in congress BIZ
reference and report from the commits
tee and that congress would not be slow
to act.
Senator Pritchard stated after his talk
with the president that he did not be-
1ieVe the Spanish cessation of hOstili-
ties" would change very materially the
situation as TO this country.
He thought the same resolution would
be adopted in congress now as had been
expected before the new move of SPAIN
Representative Dingley came just af-
ter the informal discussion and. II IS
understood, discussed in a preliminary
way the character of war revenue
measures that may be Immediately nec-
eSSary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
STOP FIGHTING.
BIancO's Proclamation to the
People of Cuba.

Washington, April 1.-THE state de-
partment today received General B1an-
cos proclamation ordering a cessation
of hostilities in Cuba 1t was cabled to
the Spanish minister here and by him
delivered to the department The proc
Iamation is as follows:
His Majesty's government, yielding
to the reiterated wish expressed by his
holiness, the pope, has been pleased to
decree suspension of hostiIities with
the object of preparing and facilitating
the restoration of peace on this island.
in virtue whereof 1 believe it conven-
lent to order.
Article 1.-The day following the re-
ceipt in each ~IocaIity of the present
proclamation hostilftfes are ordered to
be suspended in all the territory of the
island of Cuba
THE details for the execution of the
above article will be the object OF
special Instructions that Will be COM
municated to the several commanders
in chief of the army corps for the easy
and prompt execution according to the
situation and circumstances of the case
'-(Signed) BLANCO-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
CHINAWARE
Proposed With Handsome Decora-
tions for the Gunboat Topeka.

The question of what Topeka or KAN
sas should do to show appreciation for
the honor shown the state by naming
gunboat for Topeka. has been q
theme for discussion ever since the
Journal first suggested that some ac-
acknowledgements be made.
Major T J. Anderson, secretary of
the Commercial club, has received the
following letter on the subject:
Clements, Kan, April s, 1S9S-Having
served nearly 20 years in the United
heard in the matter of a testimonial to
be presented to our ship in honor of the
name Topeka given her
A set of flags is the usual gift &C
cording to an old custom and as the
government furnishes these in abund-
ance, they would not be appreciated by
officers Of the crew a set of silver has
also been suggested and this is also fur
nished by the government and some
times never unpacked-
When the old Constitution went on
her errand of mercy to France after
the FrancO-German war, 7 had the
honor to pilot her down the Delaware
and out to sea on her return to Phila-
delphfa- 1 dined with the officers, and
all the dishes were decorated with the
picture of the ship and lettered with
her name These were presented to the
officers in France 1t would be a nice
thing to furnish the captains table
with something of this kind
It is also d good suggestion to present
the ship with a library, including all
Kansas works. If this is presented in
care of the navigation department it
will be well taken care Of
B. H CHADWICK
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
CALLS IT A TRUCE
Spanish Minister of War Says It Isn't
an Armistice.

Madrid. April II. 10 a. m.-EI Impair
ciaI says that Lieutenant General Cor
rea. minister of war, in a conversation
yesterday with several people expressed
himself as follows:
1T is an error to say that the gov
eminent has granted armistice to
the rebels 1 would never give that be-
fore leaving the ministry because It
would be the same thing as recogniz-
ing the beIligerency of the rebels The
government has granted the wish of
the powers that we should cease hOSt{l-
tiles during the day which General
Blanco judges prudent for preparing
peace acceded to a cessation of hos
tiIities because to refuse the wish OF
the powers would be to divorce Spain
from the world. If left the cabinet 1
should be placing my successor 2n an
awkward position
General BIanco will probably pub
Iish a proclamation of truce and also
another offering fndulgent terms dur
ing the cessation of hostIiities- II,
during this period, there are important
submissions and the United States
wfthdraws it's ships from the neighbor-
will be well and peace will soon -
reached Otherwise the Cuban war
will continue and the powers will be
obliged 10 demand that the United
States maintain absolute neutrality and
enforce a dissolution of the hnbuster1ng
committee in New York The arnn1st1ce
is not to prevent the Spanish govern
ment continuing it's military prepara-
lions and placing the peninsular- the
Canaries the BaIearic islands and P0r-
to Rico in state of defense
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
WHAT DOES SPAIN GETs
That liz the Question the Spanish Pub
lie Is Asking.

lie is Asking.
Madrid, April 11--While many per-
sons here, for several days past had
suspected something was brewing, the
tice Cor suspension of hostilities) was
a complete surprise to most people and
created great excitement The gen
eral public asked What security IS
there of the insurgents accepting an
armistice? Won't America wish to COM
pei the insurgents to submit by armed
Intervention If the Yankees are once
in Cuba, who will turn them out?"
1t was learned today that the war
and navy departments have in no way
relaxed their preparations for hostil-
tiles They will, it is understood, con-
tinue working day and night The
general tone of the comment here ap-
pears to be one of disappointment. it
being alleged that the United States
is getting everything she asks The
Spanish officials are throwing oil on
the troubled waters by representing
submission to the will of the pope
which carries tremendous weight with
the people in this country.
Besides many families who are fast
losing relatives owing to the prolonga-
ton of the war, hail the prospect of
peace with delight
Some diplomats here express the
opinion that the United States is now in
a better position than she would have
been had Spain accepted the terms out
lined in General WoOdford's note pre-
scented at the last conference in which it
is said he only asked for the immediate
cessation of hostilities and permission
to relieve the reconcentrados. Both of
these requests it is pointed out in some
quarters have now been accepted and it
is added, Gen Woodford has a free
hand
II is further alleged that his efforts
will continue until one of three things
happen: The esta bIiShment of an auto
nOrniSt government satisfactory to the
insurgents; the recognition Of the indie
pendence of Cuba by Spain, or the
practical annexation of Cuba to the
United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
Easter vas celebrated appropriately

Easter was celebrated appropriately
in all Topeka churches.
At o'clock in the afternoon Topeka
Commandery Knights Eemp.iar march
ed to the Baptist church in
North Topeka with MarshaHs band in
the lead there to listen to an Easter
sermon by the chaplain, Rev. John e.
Maver-
At the Church of the Assumption the
decorations were elaborate. Mass was
sung by Lucia, Gertrude and Mary Wy
att. Miss Edith Higbee, H S Lawrence,
Charles Reeske and E J. White
At the First Baptist church the pas
tor, Rev. NJ. L. Thomas preached both
morning and evening. The music was
furnished by a quartette composed of
Miss Edna Parkhurst, Miss Sarena
Pratt, W. NJ. Shaver and E. Pratt
The Easter services at the Kansas
Avenue NJ E church were largely at
tended, and DR.. A S. Embree appeared
at his best The church room was
tastefully decorated by the ladies' So
ciety of the church, and the church
choir furnished Easter music The at
tendance, both morning and evening,
was greater than the church could ac-
commodate
The decorations at Grace Cathedral
for Easter were among the most elab-
crate in the city churches. The work
was done by the Daughters OF the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11

King The special services were large
" attended.
The capacity of the First Methodist
church was taxed to the utmost to &C
commodate the congregation in attend
ance at the Easter services. The praise
service last night and the Sunday
school yesterday afternoon were espec-
tally arranged for the occasion. At the
morning service DR.. E. L. Thorpe bap-
tized a number of applicants for mem
bership and received Il new members
on probation
At the First Presbyterian church the
following musical programme was given
Morning
Organ voluntary Miss Gertrude Tracy
TIE Deum in B fat-Quartet Shelley
Solo, Hail Easter Morn v. HinckIey
Lift Your Glad Voices ..-.....-.......F iIby
Quartet and Congregation
Christ Is Risen Today Davidica
Quartet and Congregation.
On6rtOry-H0Sanna Ora nier
Quartet
SoIos-ta) 1mmortahty------F Frank Shepard
1b) Selected Edward Strong
Evening
1eSurrectIon-Quartet -.------------ Shelley
Sigh of the Lonely Heart .Walch
Quartet and Congregation.
Guide Me o Thou Great Jehova. Ma son
Quartet and Congrega ton
Duet-JeSus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
(Getz)-MrS- ParkhurSt and Miss Mitch
ell
Anthem-COme See the Place Reed
Quartet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
NJ. A. LOW AS ALEADER
Rock Islands Attorney in Way of
Trimming Leland's Wings

The fight in the First congressional
district, according to the latest rumor
in political circles, will be between NJ
A Low and Cyrus Leland Mr.. Low
will champion the cause of Charlie Cur
tbs, while Mr.. Leland. ostensibly for Mr..
Bailey, will endeavor to produce a COM
binatiOu in favor of either Bailey or
Broderick- for the purpose of outwitting
Mr. Low and defeating Curtis
Mr. Lows participation in the con-
test began only a few days ago, yet it
is admitted that he will at once become
one Of the most powerful factors in the
convention
The mana gers of the Curtis campaign
have been vaguely limiting at some I'M
known power which they expect TO win
the day for them, but they have de-
cEned to give out any information con-
corning it. claiming that such action
would disrupt their plans and spoil their
chances of success
Since the short but spirited fight in
the state convention at Wichita, which
elected delegates to the national Re
publican convention at St Louis two
years ago, Mr.. Low has not taken an
active part in politics. At that time he
made his first appearance as mana
ger and his tact and political skill as
toDIShed some of the older heads Mr.
Low did not begin early enough in the
convention to accomplish what he de-
sired. but in the brief period that he
was active, he developed surprising
strength and did it so quietly that even
the crafty Mr.. Leland was stranded
The Rock Island railroad viii then be-
come a potent factor in the First dis
trict fight The influence of Mr. Low
will be strong, because the road of
which he is the head in Kansas. Oper-
ates in the principal counties of the dis
trict-
In Doniphan, Brown. Atchison and
Jackson the Rock Island has much in
fuence and Mr. Low is particularly able
to WELD it because he superintendent the
construction of the lines personally and
is thoroughly acquainted
Only within the last few years has
Mr.. Low taken a fancy to politics. but
his extensive acquaintance and many
friendships make him a formidable ad-
versary. The part which he will play
will be managed from Topeka He does
not expect TO go to the convention, but
Mr. Leland has heard of Mr. Lows act
ivity and has posted off to Horton to
begin wire pulling for his two candi-
dates. the nomination of either being
entirely acceptable to him With this
striking and unexpected condition con-
fronting the convention the result of the
contest between Mr. Low and Mr. Le-
land will be watched with great interest
by Kansas Republicans
If Mr.. Low succeeds, the fight he
makes will be taken up along the line
and an effort will be made to put Mr.
Leland out of the way as a political
manager for the whole state
The noInina ton of Curtis will be the
most important victory of the year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
MUNITIONS OF WAR.
The Etruria Brings q Large Cargo
From Europe.

New York April 1.-THE steamship
Etruria which arrived from Liverpool
today brought a large cargo of war
munitions for the government, purchas-
ed abroad by government officers. which
tomorrow will be transferred to Cover
nor's Island and the navy yard for
shipment to Notifications along the sea-
Gently purchased as auxiliary cruisers.
The cargo consists of rapid firing guns,
machine guns, heavy ordnance and
many tons of SmOkeleSS powder. The
larger part of the guns were purchased
from the Armstrong; Other guns were
purchased at Sheffield and other places
in England by army officers who arriv-
ed on the Etruria.
These war machines are of the latest
and most improved Maxim NordenfeIdt
patterns. There are % cases of them,
besides carriages and machinery.