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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Little Ones.

Teacher-Of course. you understand
the difference between liking ana Low
ing?
Pupil-Yes, marin; like my father
and mother. but | love pie
Willie-Your papa has only got on"
leg, hasn't he?
Annie--Yes.
Willie-Where is the other one?
Annie-HuSh; it's in heaven.
1t was the first time Stewart has
seen any very small chickens, and he
did not understand that the smooth
patches on the sides were wings. When
one of the chicks tried to spread his
wings Stewart cried: See, he's OPEN
irg his pockets and there isn't anything
in Them
A child who had been told that 10
"eXcavate" meant ito hollow out" was
asked to form sentence as an eN-
ample of its use. The baby excavates
when it is hurt" said he
Little Willie-Papa. is it more blessed
to give than to receive?
Papa-That's what the Bible tells us,
and the Bible must be right.
Little Willie-Then I ought to get a
credit mark for giving Eddie Warner
the measles, oughtnt l?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Chairman Dingley of the House ways
and means committee has been in CON
ference with Secretary Gage over the
proposal to issue popular loan Of 100
millions in bonds of 800 to $500 earh
If we are to have war undoubtedly
bonds will be issued as demanded by
the emergency and the people will oe
given the chance to secure them. The
proposal now is to prepare a revenue
bill raising 100 millions a year The
reminded, produced 700 millions in two
years. Those taxes We're derived from
beer. tea, coffee and stamps on checks.
deeds and all commercial papers. All
agree that the almost limitless re
sources of the United States can bring
about but one result in a fight between
the United States and Spain. although
the most expert authorities declare that
the war would not be 50 short as is
commonly expected. 1t is argued that
the country is now a thousand fold in
taxes than it was in the early days Of
the Civil War, when it had not Yet re
covered from the historic financial and
commercial troubles of 1851
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
A Message.

To the men who fought with Decatur.
To the men who with Lawrence died.
To the men who Cell in that blazing hel!
OF Mobile by Farragut's side.
Take them our message. stern and plain,
Tell them the guns are cast loose. again.
Men of the Maine.
This to the men of the ships of oak
To the hearts that broke mid the flame
and smoke
From the living hearts that feel.
There is no mizzen. nor fore. nor main.
But all of the flags are aloft again.
Men of the Maine
Nor kin across the sea,
But straight in the face of a stranger
race
Who never. like YOU were free,
Tell them It's thus that our guns we
train
And the sights are lined, ana the strings
astrain.
Men of the Maine,
Take them these tidngs. We who sleep
town,
Which ends when the Dago flag comes
down.
And our guns shall thunder their old re-
frain
TollinG your knell from hereto Spain.
Men of the Maine.
Army and Navy Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
The Portrait OF Amerigo vespucci.

A most interesting and important dis
covers' has inst been made in the church
Of the "Ognissant' in Florence. which,
interesting as such a discovery would
have been at any time. is douby so just
now. on the eve of the great feteS which
are to be held here in honor of Toscanelli
and Amerigo NespuCci a splendid
'Pieta, BY Ghirla ndaiS. has been brought
to light containing a portrait of the great
Florentine navigator. Amergo Nespucci
This fresco which for more than 800 years
was supposed to have been lost, contains
portraits of Nespucci'S family as we'll as
Of himself Nasari thus writes of it III
his life OF Ghirlandais: His first pic
lures were in the Ognissanti. in the chap
81 of the NespucCi, where there is Il Dead
Christ with some Saints, and over an
arch there is Il MiseriCorda, in which
there is a portrait of Amerigo Vespucci
who made the navigation of the Indies.
SO firmly was ii believed that these val
liable paintings had been destroyed that
Bottari says in an annexation: I'm re
modernizing this chapel in 1916 when il
was coded to the Baldovinetti, the pie
lures of GhirlandaiS Were whitewaShed
over. Nasari's latest commentator, Gaze
tano Milanesi, also confirms Bottaris as
Scrtion Search has often been made. but
fruitlessly. in the two chapels of the
NeSpucci for this freScO, and 1t is now
thanks To the learning and research of
one of the frati of the Church of the
Ognissanti. that this important discovery
has been made The fresco is in a splen-
dill state Of preservation. In the lunetta
is the Madonna of the MSericordia be-
meath whose mantle, which is upheld by
angels, knecl on either side the family Of
AmerSo Nespucci, both male and female;
/ The men on one side, the women on the
other. The figures are two-thirdS of
life-size. and Amerigo himself appears as
Il youth of about twenty, his actual age
at the time the fresco was painted I'm
der the lunetta is the Descent from the
Cross. the Madonna kneeling st. John the
Baptist Mary Magdalen. and other
saints. In the background is a view OF
Jerusalem and the Cross. The faces OF
the saints are supposed to be portraits. as
they are dressed III the style of the tif-
teenth century.-Lonlon Daily News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

fact RENAME that this tremendous mortality
was to a great extent due to the lack OF
inherent resisting power i'll the victims,
These babies when born had in their bodies
the seeds of disease The deadly heated
term only shortened the period of their
sufferings.
If woman wishes her babies to DC
healthy and strong and able to resist the
usual ailments of childhood, she must take
proper care Of herself in a wonlanly way
during the period of CESSATION. woman
who suffers from weakness and disease OF
the organs distinctly feminine Is UNITED
for wifehood and motherhood. Or. Pierce s
Favorte Prescription is wonderful med
icine for ailing women 1t acts directly on
the delicate and important organs con
Cerncd. 1t makes them well and strong.
1t allays inflammation heals liberation,
soothes pain, stops exhausting drains and
gives rest and tone to the tortured nerves.
| Thousands of women have testified to its
almost miraculous merits. Many OF them
| have permitted their names, addresses,
experiences and photographs to be repro
| duced i'll DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Med
ical Adviser. This great book used to sell
| for 81 50, now is absolutely free. 1t tells
all about the home treatment OF ordinary
diseases. 1t contains 1908 pages, and over
900 illustrations. Several chapters arc de
voted to the diseases of women For pa
per-covcred copy send 81 one-cent stamps,
to cover cost of mailing only. to the
Worlds Dispensarv Medical Association.
Buffalo, n. Y. Cloth binding, 10 cents
extra Favorite Prcscrip tion " can be
obtained in any good medicine store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

There have been many who have
cried against the Presidents policy Of
prudent delay. But events have fully
justified his course, and history viii
give it the stamp of approval. We
have lost nothing and have gained
much by our forebearance and con-
serVatism. Our delay has weakened
Spain and strengthened us Our fleets
have been daily reinforced by new
protectors of the national peace. W.
have gotten ships and munitions out Of
neutral ports which a declara ton of
would have tied up. We areMirning
every day more sympathy in foreign
courts We have permitted our citi-
ZenS to get safely out of Cuba; and.
last and best, we have given Spain 4
final opportunity to resume her reason
and to peaceably grant our demands
before the signal for hostiIities begins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Ioday's Message to Congress.

This is the day of days at Washing
ton. The message of President Mckin-
ley on the Cuban question will be sub
mitted to Congress. This was to have
lay of five days was made in order that
American citizens in Cuba might have
a chance to leave the island in safety,
and in order to give Spain chance to
repent of her folly and make peace pos
sible. The delay has not changed the
situation except to make war nearer
and more inevitable. 1t has been the
ominous hull before the bursting of the
tempest. Our subjects in Cuba, as well
as our official representatives on the
island, have improved the opportunity
to come to this country Our dipo-
matte negotiations with Madrid have
ceased. and our minister at that capital
is on the eve of departure for home. rs
irston. The withdrawal of ministers
does not of necessity mean war. but it
is the next step to it. In spite of the
attempts of the Pope and the powers
of Europe to make Spain listen to rea-
son. she has not backed down. and
there is little proba blity that she will
Both nations expect war and are AS
We'll prepared for il as they we'll can h.
Today's message to Congress Will
probably be the subject of debate, and
~ man knows just when definite action
Will be taken. Congress is restless UNI
der the prolonged restraint and just
how violent or radical its action will De
when it gets the long awaited oppor-
tun!ty to act, is most uncertain ques-
ton Ii is determined to drive Spain
from Cuba, though no more so than the
dependence. The treacherous destrut-
ton OF the Maine viii influence Con-
g1ess in it's step toward war, for Meth AZ
Congress nor the people can entirely
divorce this matter from that of Cuban
freedom. War seems certainly close
upon US 1t is matter of a few days
at the most. Our navy is ready to
strike the great blow. All eyes are
upon Washington. today. No Ameri-
can needs to be told his duty at this
crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
They Must Talk or Burst.


There Is sense as well as sarcasm in
eX-Presdent ifarrison'S declaration that
ne can serve MS country best by keeping
silent now. and tnal perhaps some 9TH
ers might help in the same way.
THE trouble Is hat while Mr. Harrison.
who knows ny experience The perplcXi-
tics and burdens under which tho Chief
executive staggcrs even in time Of peA"e.
practices tine silence he recommends
nothing short Of paralysis or death Will
silence the others Of whom ne speaks
They belong TO the class who uci r
read that silence IS golden-or perhaps
may dislike ii On that very account--ard
th,F haven't sense enough t. realize the
value q al SIN tongue. Mr.. Harrison =
promise 10 keep. silence himself Will ~
kept to the letter. His suggestion Of 81
lcuce to 9th, rs will fall On ears already
drafenad mith The clamor Of their owners
tongues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

When they have constitutional con-
vention down in Louisiana they cut up
some queer antics. At present this
body has under consideration a propo-
sition to repeal all state laws recosniz-
ing Sunday as a day of rest, so as 20
leave the question with every commu-
nifty whether it will observe Sunday or
not. The reason frankly urged for this
change is that Sunday observance re-
strains the sale of intoxicating liquors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Fallen from the Sky.

Every in while some adventurous
acronhnt makes a balloon ascension, gets en-
tangled with cyclone and has an abrupt de-
scent. The building of aerial vehicles which
are intended to travel through the ''bue em,iy-
rean' comfortably and danserless has long been
the dream not only of irrat !onal and chimerical
people, but Of really scientific minds But the
idea of huge aerial machines traversing space
has never been realizeG-prohaby never will
be. EXFeitence however, teaches us one fact
of real fmpoI tance. namely that it needs no
lefty flights 10 grasp the fact that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will relieve, surely and speed
ly hiliousness whether chronic or Temporary
No less eiicacious is this standard medicine In
eases of malarial fever, nervousness, dyspepsin
rnenma tlsm ana sick headache or debility Like
all meritorous medicines it deserves u fair trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Malme Gossip
Prayer for the Eve Of War.

Lord God Of Battles, hear Us
BE Thou AS ever near us.
Great Captain. in the fight,
Sound. as nf old in thunder
Thy trumpet-hlast, Thy Word.
That shakes the world with wonder
And bids as bare the sword.
I.o, where Thy people gather
ppn the plains of war;
For there, O God our Father.
Thy bood-red banners are.
Grant us all strength and daring;
The hand that knows To smtc:
The soul and sword unsparing.
The Might that strikes far Right
Not for ourselves. . Master
Nay. Lord, but 10 Set free
The land that dread disaster
Hath Smitttn to the knee.
Though we shah pass not scathleSs
Through wars red he'll of flame
We know that Honor 5 de;tthlcSS--
We fight in Honor's name.
Forgive us All our errors
False pride ana shameful greed
Protect from panic trrrors
our sous at utter need,
Let not one shadow darken
our hearts with faithlesS fear.
Judge of the Nations, hearken.
Lord God Of Battles hear
L. A. Child. in New York Mail ana F.A-
press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

them from unnatural losses. In the
matter Of the A. o. U. w, the matter
has been looked up by the State secrsa
tary, and it seems probable that al
effort would be made to pay all losses
as fully and as far as possible by as
sessments on the members remaining
Still" said one member, IF we We're
obliged to do this it would mean the
natural breaking up Of the order. and
every other fraternal insurance organ
iZation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

War and preparations for war are
grim matters, but occasionally a joke
creepS into even official acts. Cant
sharp of the navy was assigned to the
command of new gunboat improvised
from the yacht Josephine. Now it hap
pens that his wife's name is Josephine.
That will be the only Josephine you
ever commanded the dame said to her
captain husband. But Secretary Long
displayed the gift of repartee when ne
grimly rechristened the Josephine the
Vixen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

If there is a history OF
weak lungs in your family,
take SCOTS Emulsion.
1t nourishes and invigor-
ates.
1t enables you to resist the
disease. Even if your lungs
are already affected, and if
besides the cough you have
fever and emaciation, there
is still a strong probability of
a cure.
The oil in the Emulsion
feeds; the hypophosphites
give power to the nerves;
and the glycerinc soothes and
heals.
So: ani ,,t.o2 sf't.rus. lists.
SCOTT Z DO":,., 1sla.,.:,. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

1t may have escaped the attention of
some,-as Mr. Bryan has said nothing
about it,-that Lincoln, Neb., went
strongly Republican at last week
municipal elections. Here is where the
tail of the ticket can work in smile, a
Wee. sickly smile, for Bath went Demo-
cratic by majority of one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
OF all the

VI all tue
beYeave m e n is
which are posi-
bic to a home, the
loss Of a child is
perhaps the most
disappointing,
and the hardest
to bear. During
the heated spell
in the summer in
New York City as
many as a thou
sand babies have
died in a week.
OF course, in a
crow d d city,
with its unsani-
tary districts,
NJ a ny of these
deaf his would
have occurre q
anV Way. lie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Did you ever hear of King Christian
IXn Perhaps not, but he is a live king,
and is the oldest monarch of Europe,
having celebrated his S0th birthday.
a happy little country that minds its
own business and makes no loud talk
a hnuk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

The rainy season is almost here but it
will not stop the activities of the in
surgents. They will be too busy helping
of Cuba to notice rain drops Be
tween our ships at sea and the insur-
gents on land Spanish interests in Cuba
VIII not be worth much after war is
decla red
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

There is something ominouS to Gov
ernor Leedy in the fact that the new
cruiser "DiOgenes'' has been renamed
the Topeka" He still holds that the
flying squadron is assembled for an
overland voyage against the labor or
CARNATIONS and the Populst party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

New York has abandoned her prep
arations for a charter day celebrat ion
for the alleged reason that it would not
festival with the country on the verge
of war. The real reason is believed to
be a shortage of funds due to the ex-
pensive luxury of a Tammany admin
iStra ion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

What would be said" asks Minister
Polo, IF some foreign power said to the
United States that Illinois or Texas or
California must be free and independ
ent of the United States?" Very apt
question, that. The parallel is striking
between the conditions in Cuba and
those in the states mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Oats have suddenly developed a de-
c;ded scarcity in Aroostook and sharp
tendency toward higher prices. There
does not appear to be many in store
among the farmers. and seed oats arr
liable to he worth a very good figure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Those Missouri mules which Spanish
agents have purchased for use in Cuba
are armed with rapid fire batteries. and
in winning freedom for the oppressed
iSla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Best TO Be Prepared.


If Hawaii were in the middle OF the AT
lantic We should be glad to have a cable
To ii now. Next Time We may want a
c.thle to The middle of The PacItic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

May Harmony, with a great big H,
pervade Congress when it hears the
Presidents message, today. 1t is no
time for petty differences or partisan
diSsentionS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Best Joke in Existence.
detroit Free Press

John kendrick Bangs was asked what
in his opinion, is the best joke in exist
ence. He replied that it is the uncon-
scious joke Of the lover Of honey who,
growing tired Of city life longed for a
nice little farm where he could keep d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

With the ightedness that charac
terizes the British investor. English
capitalists are reported to be buying up
in Cuba. To them the end of the trouble
in Cuba is in sight and they see in the
island great commercial possibilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Consolation for His Bruises.
fNashinpton Post !

A Kansas PopuliSt who was knocked
off the track the other day by a locomo-
tive didn't mind it 50 much, as the rail
road Is in the hands Of Il receiver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Tricks That Are Not Vain.


tPhlIddeIphla Ledger.1
The story OF Russias disbursements in
China must convince the boodlerS in
councils that the heather Chinee could
teach them "A few tricks after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

The National Guard OF Maine is to be
recruited to its maximum strength at
once, and everything possible is being
done to prepare it for active service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Spain has purchased warship Of
Italy, thus adding, as it We're, to her
heavy floating debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

If the beautiful lesson of Easter
could only be learned by all the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
One Path TO Glory.
lkansas City Lnurnal.

tkansas City J0urnalD
/ Some member Of Congress might win
distinction by emitting 10 introduce
resolution in behalf Of Cuban indepen-
Iapr.a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
Savings banks pay only 3K and 4 per
cent We place loans that pay
6EE::;,, GUARANTEED
en- Boston City and Suburban
Real Estate.

Absolutely safety of the principal: and
interest sure No investments have been
so safe; none have returned better inter
est. than loans on Boston city and subur-
ban real estate For particulars and full
net, $50 & $40 fremont Building, Boston.
march2Jcod&
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Lent is over. now let loose the
CANNES of carnage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Washington is about the liveliest and
most interesting place on earth today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Stewart of
Pennington, recently celebrated the
Seth anniversary of their wedding day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

The waiting is over. 1t has been the
calm before the storm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Once more and for the last time, this
is the day for the message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

During the War of the Rebellion,
Peter Mitchell, a Passamaquoddy In
dian was one Of the countrys defend
ers and served through his enlistment
with distinction and was at the time Of
his death q short time since, one O:
Uncle Sans pensioners. All through
the latter years of Mitchell's life he was
an object of envy to many of the other
Indians, probably from the fact that he
drew a larger amount from the public
purse, than was allowed by the State
to its wards: but whether actuated Ivy
a spirit Of patriotism o. by the allurinI
hope that they too, like Mitchell, might
reap a life long benefit from the ma
tons bounty. some Of the Indians have
taken steps towards the forming Of
large company ready to battle for
Uncle sam. should their services -
needed by the country in the near
future. They would be good fighters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11
a FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.
FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this mehonored Gus
tom should still be respected. and | earn
estly request all the people Of our State
to properly observe the day in 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 twenty-fourth 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
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

Clio will have to be a stenographer,
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

The results to fraternal societies are
considered a serious probability in the
event of a severe war. The policies If
most of the beneficiary organizations
contain no clause which will protect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

1t takes the college glee clubs to sing
Wherever they go they get rousing re
cepticns and their rolickmg songs
win MANY encOres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

This will be the biggest week Of all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

The first porgy steamer of the sea
son has arrived at Portland and the
first FOREIGN steamer al Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-11

The college mines are now picking uo
erounders and chasing flies on the
diamonds, and as usual each college
expects, to have the best team in its