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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

1t is something wonderful when one
stops to consider how the expression
Remember the Maine" has spread
from one corner of this broad land to
the other. 1t stares at one from all
conceivable and inconceivable places
Portland Express.
This world-sweeping statement was
inspired, as the article shows further
along, by the sight of the legend Re
member the Maine" during an electric
car ride in Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

If it We're not for a lost town order
Cambridge would be out of debt. As
the money is waiting in the treasury it
is clearer from debt than most Maine
towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

Who ,6JIItNJ gwen 2is! fort
une to have witnessed that Santiago
flag raising? xaSaH II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

Now study up the map of Porto
Rico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

Up in Limestone the proud monarch
of the poultry yard was recently struck
by lightning and deprived of all but
two tail feathers. The rooster still
lives and has been christened Cervera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

The Rockland Opinion which never
misses an opportunity, real or fanciel.
to enter its protest against existing
conditions, thinks that the poll tax OF
the boys at the front should be abated.
Would that all the Opinions kicks
We're on as sensible grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

Prosperity struck one PASSPORT bar
Der, last week. The arrival of The
schoolship Enterprise gave him 50
hair cuts. and the government didn't
ask him to make special rates on ac-
count of the large order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

The most noticeable effect of the war
on Dexter is seen in the names of the
new Stevens twins. They are lusty
boys, and Dewey" and "Shafter' are
the proud names given them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

The blood washed warriors, 500
strong. are fighting Satan at the Old
Orchard campground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

Bath is also enjoying band concerts
Quite number Of cities are on the
favored list. but Augusta is not among
Them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

How those new batteries. would re-
joice at orders taking them to Porto
Rico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

At New Meadows. Sunday. a little
congregation of q persons who
gathered for worship contained repre-
sentatives of five states and three ma
tionS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19
The Maine Farmer, in speaking o

The Maine Farmer, in speaking of
matters ii believes will be brought be-
fore the next State Legislature, says
law to protect the State from the my
Rad hosts of insect pests and weeds
which are spreading so rapidly. will be
demanded. The fruit problem Of the
future, 1t believes. must in some
larger measure be controlled by legis-
lation. and the weeds spreading so
rapidly over field and hill, destructiva
by nature and injurious to stock, be
eradicated by the voice of the State
expressed in legal enactment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

Tia ia, Toral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

For County Treasurer,
JAMES f. BLANCHARD of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

The barns will be filled to bursting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-19

For County Attorney,
GEORGE w. HESELTON of Gar
diner.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

London, Aug. 23. The Hong Kong
correspondent OF the Mail says: Sew
eral American warships will return
here and dock when Great Britain
shall have recognized the peace be-
tween the two countries. Gen. Merritt
and Aguinaldo agreed that the latter
shall govern outside of Manila for the
present No insurgents will be al
lowed inside the city with arms.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
LATE NEWS FROM sHAFTER
He Advises Washington Oniciais Regard
Ing Spanish Prisoners, Arms and
Ammunition.

Washington, Aug. ga dispatch
received by Adjt Gen. Corbin from
Gen. Shafter indicates that with the
fall of Santiago, 90, ,726 Spaniards sur
rendered. OF this number a few less
than 5000 were guerrillas and volun-
teers, making the total number to be
returned TO Spain about $1,000. Fol-
lowing is the text Of the dispatch:
recommend that all the Mauser rifles and
the ammunition for the same be shipped to
some arsenal IN the north with as little delay
as possible to prevent rust There are several
millions Of this ammunition aud probably lO,-
100 or lg,OOO stands Of these arms OF course q
large number OF those turned In were Reming-
ton and another inferior weapon The sur
render at Barracoa shows o total Of 2s,7e6 sur
rendered, little less than s00O Of them being
guerrillas and volunteers, leaving about my
original estimate OF 81 900 to be shipped. So
Tar no sickness among incoming regiments
In another dispatch Gen. Shafter re-
ports that he now has sufficient trans
ports at Santiago to bring the re-
mainder Of the American troops to
the United States The Spanish psio-
oners are being embarked TO return to
Spain and Shafter expresses the belief
that all will be en- route to their home
country by the latter part of the week.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
PERSONAL AND IMPERs0NAL.i

A British antiquarian has discovered
that Shakespeare was OF Welsh de-
scent.
Sienkiewicz. the author of "Quo
Vadis," Is now at work upon a new ro-
nance, which is TO appear as "Ths
Knights of the Cross"
It is announced that NJ. Brunetiere
will revisit America before long. He
expects to visit the west to study the
general sociological conditions there
existing.
Hon. Walter F. Frear. associate JUS
tice of the supreme. court of the Hay-
allan islands, recently appointed by
President Mckinley, graduated from
the Yale law school in 1890 at the head
of large class,
A conscience-stricken resident Of q
small town In Maine recently sent ten
two-cent postage stamps TO Secretary
Day, with the explanation that they
were 10 replace stamps which being Inn
perfectly cancelled, he had unlawfully
used second time.
A ragged old tramp arrested as yag-
abond at the Paris Halles, en- being
searched at the police station, was
found to have 100000 francs in bank
notes and $4,000 francs in securities ON
his person. He was sent to the hospital
while the police try to find out who
he is.
Emile Zola has been drawn out by a
young German woman, who has been
writing to several authors of books not
intended for the young, to ask which Of
their works they think suitable for
girls to read. Zola's answer was:.
Young girls should read only what
their parents allow them to; an author
has no authority to point out which Of
his books should be forbidden and
which permitted"
Ex-Chief of Police Crowley, of Sam
Francisco, has been presented by the
Chinese government with banner
which confers on him the right to en-
ter the public grounds OF Peking. This
Is the highest honor ever conferred on
a white man except Gen. Grant, who
was also given similar banner 1t
was given TO the chief in consideration
Of his fair treatment of the San Fran
cisco Chinese during his 25 years In
cumbency Of the Office.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
ISSUE A FAREWELL ADDRESS
Spanish Soldiers Thank the American Sol
disrs for Their Chiyalry-No Resent
mont Toward Their victors.

Washington. Aug. pa document
entirely unique in the annals Of war
fare was cabled last night to the war
department by Gen. Shafter. II Is In
the form OF a congratulatory farewell
address issued to the soldiers of the
American army by Pedro Lopez de
Castillo, @ private Spanish soldier, on
behalf OF the II, 900 Spanish soldiers
The letter, in part, is as follows:
Soldiers OF the American Army: We would
not be fulfilling our duty as well-born men, in
whose breasts there live gratitude and courtesy,
should we embark for our beloved Spain with
Gus sending 10 you our most cordial and sincere
good wishes and farewell We fought you with
ardor. with all our strength, endeavoring 70
gain the victory. but without the slightest ran
cor or hate toward the American nauion We
have been vanquished by you $50 our generals
and ohIefs judged In signing the capituiation),
but our surrender and the bloody battles pre-
ceding It have left In our souls no place for re-
sentiment against the men who fougir'us nobly
and vAliantly.
With this high sentiment Of appreciation
from us ALL there remains but to express oui
farewell. and. with the greatest sincerity, We
wish you ali happiness and health In this land
which will no longer belong 10 our dear Spain
but will DO yours who have conquered 1t BY
force and watered 1t with your blood, as youl
conscience called for, under the demand Of civ.
ilization and humanity: but the descendants o.
the Congo and OF Guinea mingled with the
blood OF INSCRIPTIONS Spanlards and Of trait
ors and adventurera. these people are not abl'
to exercise or enjoy their liberty, for they will
fnd It burden TO comply with the laws whicl
govern civilized communities From HOO
Spanish soldiers
PEDRO LOPEZ DE CASTILLO.
Soldier Of Infantry.
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 81, 1893
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

the government of the United States,
the sovereignty and public property of
the Hawaiian islands
Mr.. Sewall replied: "Mr. President:
In the name of the United States, l
accept the transfer of the sovereignty
and property of the Hawaiian govern
ment The admiral commanding the
United States naval forces in these
waters will proceed to perform the
duty entrusted to him."
As the stars and stripes slowly as
cended there was breathless suspense.
But as it reached the top cheers broke
forth from the crowds below and
salutes of 81 guns were again fred by
the Hawaiian battery and the Phila-
delphia.
A few minutes after the hoisting OF
the official flag, Others were raised
from the two side towers and from the
military headquarters. Minister Sew
all then read proclamation stating
that President Mckinley directs the
civil. judicial and military powers of
the government shall continue TO be
exercised by the officers Of the repub-
lie OF Hawaii. Following the reading
of the proclamation Minister Sewall
made an address congratulating the
residents OF Hawaii upon the accom-
plishment of the annexation.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
M. Merriam Leaves for Manila.

Cavite, Aug. IA, via Hong Kong,
Aug. 10. The losses sustained in the
storming Of Manila are as follows
Spanish loss, 100 killed, 600 wounded.
The American loss was killed and a
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
CEREMONIES AT HONOLULU.
Hawaiian Islands Formally Taken Possess
sion OF by the United States August IL
Cheers for the stars and stripes.

San Francisco, Aug. 2S. The steam
er Belgic yesterday evening brought
the following news from Honolulu,
dated August l2: Precisely at eight
minutes TO IL o'clock to-day the Ha.
waiian flag descended from the flag
stats on all government buildings,
and exactly at FIVE minutes TO the
same hour the stars and stripes float.
ed on the tropical breeze from every
official flagstaff.
The ceremonies opened with prayer
by Rev. G. L. Peterson, pastor Of the
First Methodist church OF this city,
United States Minister Sewall then
rose and, addressing President Dole
who had risen, presented him with Q
certified copy of the joint resolution
of congress annexing the Hawaiian
islands to the United States.
President Dole answered, aclSnowl
edging the making ofa treaty Of politi
cal union and formally yielded TO Min
lister sewall. as the representatiXe Q.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
MARION BUTLER GIVES UP.
National Populist Chairman Delivers q
Speech In which He Declares Against
All Fusion Deals.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 81 In speech
at the big populist encampment at
Greenville, Senator Marion Butler, OF
North Carolina, national chairman Of
the populist party, surrendered to the
middle-of-the-roaders or anti-fusion-
lists. He declared that, as national
chairman, he would promise that there
would be no trades or combines with
either Of the old parties before the
next national convention and that he
would call that convention at least a
month before the democratic or repub-
lican conventions convened and thus
prevent any opportunity Of fusion.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
OVATION TO THE FLEET.
Pssriotio New Yorksrs signsily Honor the
Naval Heroes of santiago Upon
Their Return Home


New York, Aug. 2L-New York and
the nation have ftly signalized the
appreciation Of the republic OF her
victorious fleet. An imposing naval
pageant of warships has been received
In the harbor Of the largest city OF the
country with aeclhmations OF delight
and admiration, and the ovation from
the shore and from the great fiotillas
OF all sorts Of craft on the water has
significantly given TO the returning
heroes some idea OF the esteem and ad-
miration In which they are regarded
by the people.
There was very little friction In
carrying out the programme and no
more delay than was to be expected.
The citizens committee left the foot OF
Cortlandt street on the steamer Glen
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
SPAIN WILL QUIBBLE.
win Ask Pay for CessIon of Public Works
In Cuba and Insist That 1IanilA's
Surrender Has No Bearing.

Madrid, Aug. 2O.-It is rumored that
the government will instruct the Gu
ban commission to present a strong
case for the recognition of Spanish
claims for compensation for the cession
of public works in Cuba, the compen-
sation to take the form Of saddling
upon Cuba the bulk OF the Cuban debt
existing in 1895. The papers advocate
the strengthening of Ceuta and Anda-
lusian ports, in anticipation Of Anglo
Russian eventualitles The govern
ment has resolved to insist that the
capitulation of Manila after the sign
ing of the protocol shall have no effect
in the peace negotiations unfayorable
to Spain. In any event, the govern
ment holds that the capitulation. hav-
ing been signed by the command Of
the town. does not entail the surrender
of the whole of the Philippines.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
soldier. UnIted 70 steal.

San Francisco, Aug 2S-Since the
conviction Of Quartz. master Young, Of
Kansas, for the regular handling Of
government supplies, IL has leaked out
that combination was formed among
the non-commissioped commissary ofii-
GERS Of the variou regiments TO de-
fraud the government Enough evil
dence has been secured to make trouble
for several men now under arrest and
under suspension.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
PORTO RIcANs RETALIATING.
Natives Determined to wrsak vsngeancs
on the spanlards for the Many Hor-
rible OutraEes Committed.

Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. GA war
of retaliation against the Spanish
residents of the islands within the
American lines is threatened ed-retalia-
ton for the horrible outrages COM
mitted by the Spanish troops at Ciales,
where over so persons are said to have
been macheted by the soldiers. The
revolving details Of the butchery Of
men and women, the ravishing Of
young girls and nameless mutilations
have stirred cry for vengeance. The
natives burned the town Of Costa,
seven miles from here. The Spanish
residents fed for their lives. Through
out the surrounding country the Span
iards are terror-stricken and are ap-
pealing to the Americans for protec-
tfnn
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Washington, Aug. 23.-President Nc
Kinley will get his military commits
sions at work before selecting all the
members of the peace commissioners.
He is firmly determined to allow no
points of controversy with the Span
iards as to the customs collected and
the ownership of public buildings and
other property. He holds that they
become the property OF the United
States as soon as the Spaniards get
out and this view is sustained by all
the members OF the cabinet
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
WESTERN LEAGUE s


Rome, Aug. 22.-The news received
here from the United States and pub
lished in Saturday evenings papers,
to the effect that the vatican is inter
ested to the extent of $50, 900, 900 in
Cuban bonds, exctes no astonishment
in ecclesiastical circles, where the per-
sistent misfortune that has attended
all the financial ventures and pecuni-
ary administration of the present pom
tiff has long been the source of appre-
hension and discussion.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Washington. Aug. 2O.-one of the
largest fleets of warships ever assem-
bled in an American port will be
brought together in the next few days
at Fort Monroe. Already 81 warships
are under orders to rendezvous there
and the orders still 70 be issued will
raise the total TO the neighborhood Of
70. The movement of these ships north
ward is due to the close of hostilities,
and more particularly to the desire to
get the ships away from points Of pos
sible fever Infection. They will now be
put in thorough repair and their crews
will be gradually changed from naval
militiamen to sailors Of the regular
navy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Corbett-McCoy fight has been
postponed until a date not later than
October /, at Buffalo, N. Y.
Gen. Lee will hold grand review Of
his 80, 900 soldiers at Jacksonville, Fla,
on the Goth. Secretary Alger will be
present
The national conference on tn,
foreign policy OF the United States
held at Saratoga, N. Y, passed reaolu'
tions against expansion.
The Second Arkansas regiment n
ChiclSamauga was in state of mutinl
on the Goth, caused by a desire OF II
officers to have the regiment aSsigns'
TO garrison duty in Cuba
Electric fans to keep you cool are nev
and timely features OF Santa Fe Rout
dining oars. 7-2m2
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Washington, Aug. l9.-The annual
report of Commissioner of Pensions H.
Clay Evans will show that at the close
Of the fiscal year 1898 there were $685.
ia pensioners on the rolls of the bu-
reau. This was net increase of II, 700
over the previous year. There were
dropped from the rolls during the year
on account of deaths SS,e9l. and for
remarriage and other causes, 1890
pensions we're discontinued.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
Worse Than spaniards.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. %. The civil
authorities of San Luis, the western
terminus of the railroad, report acts of
rowdyism and theft and the insulting
Of women by members of the battalion
Of the Eighth Illinois regiment, which
Is stationed there. 1t is said that the
soldiers are worse than the Spaniards.
The people assert that all discipline Is
ignored. The chief offenders have
been imprisoned.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

1t was in the army. The boys had
meal of beef that had been corned by
n bath in a salt-horse barrel. 1t was
quite treat. They all thought so un-
til one of the party remarked; "A
little mustard wouldn't go bad"
That reminds me-" said another.
"You just wait few minutes"
A quarter of'an hour later he re-
turned and producing screw of pa
per, he said: "oh, yes; here's that mus,
tard."
where did you get it2" said the
others in chorus.
up at the surgeons. The sick call,
you remember, sounded as we were
talking about the mustard, 1t occurred
to me that little mustard for my
lame back would be Just the thing"
"But you haven't got any lame
back"
"But have got the mustard" ."-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
IL Mclean TO Succeed AIeerY

Dayton, o., Aug. 9s.-It is asserted
here that John r. Mclean will not be
represented by any OF his former lieu
tenants at the democratic state con-
vention this week and that the reason
for his not taking part was said to be
due to the report that John R. Mclean
is to succeed r. A. Alger as secretary
of war In McKinley's cabinet.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
He Choss TO cut the Rope

Vienna, Aug. 2s.-News of terrible
accident TO two brothers named Kor-
tula has been received here. While
making an ascent of the Geisterspitze,
in the ortler Alps, tied together, one
Of the brothers fell into fissure, The
other brother faced the alternative OF
cutting the rope or both being killed.
He cut the rope and his brother fell
into a mountain torrent and was
droxynad
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
A Feature of the q. A n. EncAmpmsu

Cincinnati, Aug. 2S-one of the un.
usual features for the thirty-second
national encampment G. A. r, in this
city, September to 10, is a war con-
cert TO be given the first three nights
of the encampment week at Music
hall. President Mckinley and mem
bers of his cabinet and distinguished
officers Of the army and navy are ex-
pected for the peace jubilee,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. sO.-A cloud
barst up Sawmill run yesterday morn.
ing caused O tidal wave In that
stream, endangering the lives oi
a dozen persons Five children are
missing and are supposed to have been
drowned
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
Young BIalns's so4ndaIous Conduc,

Honolulu, Aug. IL, via San Francis
co.-Capt. James G. Blaine has been
the scandal of Honolulu since his ar
rival His first exploit was at the Pa
cifc club. He became intoxicated,
though recently agraduate of ''cure,"
and fell down long fight OF stairs.
Everybody supposed he was killed. but
he sustained merely few scratches.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 2S.--Presideni
Wattles, of the Transmississippi expo.
sition. has received dispatch from
Washington stating that President
Mckinley has given a positive assur
ance Of his consent TO be the guest Of
the exposition during the grand peace
jubileee. which will be the feature Of
earlv October
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 2a-Kansas day
will be celebrated here September L.
Addresses will be made by Gov. Leedy,
Chancellor Snow, Of the University Of
Kansas, Thomas E Wills, president
of the Agricultural college, C. B. Hoff.
man and A. W. Smith. An informal re-
ception will be given Gov. Leedy in the
afternoon at the Kansas state building
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27
Fatal fire at Hot sprinEs, Ark.

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug. as.-six
persons lost their lives Saturday by the
burning Of the National and Windsor
hotels Five bodies Of persons that
had been burned were recovered from
the ruins A Mr.. Hudgins, of Indian
territory, was killed by jumping from
an upper hotel window.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Mount Pleasant, Ia, Aug. 23.-Mrs.
Jessie Lincoln-Beckwith, Robert Lin
coins daughter, who created sensa-
tion by eloping to Milwaukee last fall,
where she was married to Warren W.
Beckwith, gave birth to a nine-pound
daughter here yesterday. Her hus-
band, who had gone to war, is home
on furlough.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-27

Washington, Aug. 9a-The score
tary Of the treasury has decided that
under existing conditions there is no
reason why Spanish vessels should not
enter, load and clear at ports In the
United States. Collectors of customs
win be instructed to this-etfect. -