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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

| .o,oa the service of Uncle Sam bet
| ter equipped for active service than
| n,ere hose from Maine, and very few
ware in the same class with them. A
have poured in upon the various points
| of concentration have had anything
Int a military aspect. Some of them
came without anything that could, by
any stretch of the Imagination, be re-
sarded as equipment for active service
in the field, save their enthusiasm
and courage. This has been particu-
larly true of the troops from the South
brave fellows all, who will make good
time to supply them with the neces-
sary equipment, and work them into
shape.
1t is we'll that the American people
should take all of these facts into con-
sderation. The government is doing all
in its power to hasten matters 1t is ac-
complshing wonders; but it will re-
quire time to fully equip our great
army of volunteers and prepare them
for effective work in the field. Moth
ing will be gained by undue haste.
Spain is losing more by delay then We
are. When our armies move they
should be thoroughly prepared TO
strike a quick decisive blow, and thus
bring about a speedy ending of the
war.
Meanwhile events are teaching the
American people needed lesson.
They are showing the Importance of
fully preparing in times of peace, for
the emergencies of war. We trust that
our country may never again be in
volved in an armed conflict, but if such
an emergency should ever arise, it Is
to he hoped that we may be vastly bet
ter prepared for it than we were for
the present one.
There can be no doubt as to the ulti-
mate outcome of the present struggle.
Spain will be crushed. and we shall be
left a vastly stronger naval and mill
tary power than we were at the begin
ming Of hostilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09
A PRESSING Need.

The Journal cannot refrain from eX-
pressing the hope that the appropria-
ton which the city government mag
make for sewers this year, may he In
keeping with the Importance Of the
subject. 1t is, today. the most impOr-
tant and pressing need Of our ely
affecting. as it does. the good health Of
the community We believe that other
permanent Improvements can afford to
wait until some respectable beginning
has been made in providing our city
With decent system Of sewerage.
The taxpayers Of this city desire IT,,
and if permanent results can be
shown, VIII cheerfully foot the bills
An annual appropriation Of $500 for a
work Of this Importance is wretchedly
inadequate and it IS not surprising
perhaps that it has come in for more
criticism from the taxpayers Of the
citythan all Of the other appropriations
put together. Isn't it time to adopt 2
somewhat broader and more liberal
policy on this subject? II the oondi-
ton of city finances demands close
shaving Of appropriations would 1t not
be better to select some others for the
pairing process? There may be worse
evils in a community than high tax
rate. and defective sewerage is GER
tainly entitled to head the list. An
annual appropriation Of $1,000 or $1,000 a
year for the construction Of sewers II
certainly little enough for this very i'm
portant department Of city work. al
least until the present deplorable con
dition of affairs Is. in a measure.
renNIiel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The man who committed suicide n.
Harvey station. last week. has been iden-
lifted as Joshua NeaZie Of NOrrideewock
The quarterly conference Of the Dam
arl~cotta Baptist Association was held
with the Baptist church of Alma Tues
Delegates from ihc other churches in the
district.
Detective Lambert of Montreal. was in
biodei3rd- Wednesday, and summoned II
witnesses for the trial Of J. =. Guillemain
Of Eildeford. Who II charged with muir
dyrlnc his uncle ut ST. lihoire Canada,
The trial viii begin, june y.
Assistant Superintendent II. G.
Sande!son Of the Boston & Maine, has
been appointed assistant general
freight agent Of the Maine Central at
Portland during the sickness Of y. G.
Prescott
The large summer hotel at Fort Point.
Belfast. together with the contents. was
HHo.oLpied except by Landlord Clark and
The servant. who were ut the hotel. Tues
day night Preparations were being made
To open the house TO the pGtic. June t..
The motel Was one of the largest in that
section uf the State. The total loss is
estimated AZ nearly $4,000. The cause Of
the ire is not known.
J. \. Perkins Of Nobleboro. nistrusting
for some time that his store was being
tamrervd with, has recently established a
Wateh- Monday. 1T about midnight he
WAS rewarded hv the appearance Of a
young man named Sidelinger. Young
SidelnEer showed fight. bun the sight III a
pistol suhdued him The boy Is only |.
and has been i'll the reform school for
some years, but was released on good be-
haviof lie is believed 10 have had con
fedcratos.
Walter Richard Close Of Bangor,
known all over Maine and the mari
time provinces as a practical mill
wright and inventor Of machinery
died al his home in EanEor. Monday
from q shock OF paralysis suffered on
sunday morning. Mr., Close was born
in Woodstock, \. T.. hut had lived in
Bangor ever since he was boy
Among The best known of his inven-
tions are q shingle machine. a water
wheel and fog bell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09
nobson and His Men.

an ,ro .,irdlins circuit.
I-p,i.r snndrr.l s.4%
ranght bv sy-ry brtgzt.
,,1orv sends h message
UCinbcrln..; her uenl
Thar the world is cheering
I,iebt AGAINST tha fleet ana forts
hraol ap,inst a ia,
NM Sonti,gn's door is sbut
ANA Jfnhsnn ttru.l ria KEY,
Moon bch{nd y c1o,t,Ib,ut
rirkIn Cuhan sky
' S,namin ~ bnj,llv hy, ''''
PhilIius Murphy Drignan
tY1nsrn and tthar.tt.
Mont9gll ana Kelley,
Not man. forget,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

There is much opposition to the pro-
posal to impose stamp tax upon pro-
prietary medicines which in effect
amounts to eight per cent. upon the
gross business. 1t seems to us that
this is singing out a special business
for inequitable burdens. The total
sales of proprietary medicines We're IN
1861 estimated at $S000,000 on which
amount, at six per cent. on Wholesale
price, yielded $4,000 According to the
census of 1890 the sale of proprietary
medicines and perfumery amounted TO
thirty-six and one-half millions. on
which the Dingley bill, at four per
cent retail, or seven per cent. whole
sale, would produce a revenue of
$,55o. 600; and yet if manufacturers Of
all proprietary trade mark, trade name
and patent right articles the sale Of
which in 1890 amounted to S.. 900. 900 oO0)
should be made to bear their ,ron ar
proportion OF stamp tax, at the rate of
TWO per cent. gross or one cent. stamn
on each dollar article, the revenue pro-
duced would reach the sum of 500 600 =
ooo' which amount as compared with
'he revenue of 1864. shows the ministries
OF taxing the manufacturer of pronri,,
'a'S ii'euicine more than two per cent.
gross, or one cent per bottle on zach
uoi'ar article. a tax of one
per cent. While yielding the
government large revenue would
De equitable and fair, and would
NOT call upon the owners or proprietors
OF proprietary medicines to hear ~,
ieasohahie proportion of the publi,
burdens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

dian squadrons had combined the re-
suit would be a fleet of seven war
ships, three torpedo boats and two or
three gunboats. OF the seven war
ships two are dilapidated and unfit for
service Three of them are Of 1000
tons displacement. each carrying two
1l-inch and five 5-inch guns; one is of
$500 tons, armed with two 12-inch,
two 11-inch, and a secondary battery
of rapid-iire guns. The other carries
eight l0-inch guns.
The fleet would comprise the follow
ing named ships:
Pelayo.
Neumancia.
Cardinal Cisneros.
Catalina.
Princess de Asturas.
1t would be reinforced by the torpedo
boats Audaz, Marquis de Molus, De
structor and the three at the Canary
islands, Arite, Rayo and Azor. The
fleet would then number II boats, five
less than were reported to have been
seen off the West Indies. 1t is well
that the public should keep these facts
in mind and confront any wild rumors
of big Spanish fleets which it may
hear with them. With the application
of this simple but effective test the
phantom character Of such fleets will
speedily be demonstrated This coun-
try has little to fear from the visible
and tangible powers of Spain. Spanish
ghosts are beneath contempt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

In the loud chorus of admiring COM
mendation of the magnificent daring Of
Lieutenant Hobson in connection with
the sinking of the Merrimac the names
of the brave men associated with him
in that heroic act appear to have been
largely overlooked, and yet they We're
equally courage Gus, and equally worthy
of admiration and praise. BY all
means let us write the name of Lieu
tenant Hobson high up among the ma
TONS heroes. but close beneath it let
us inscribe the names of G. F. Phillips,
Randolph Clausen, Osborn Deignan.
Geo. Charette, j. C. Murphy, Francis
Kelly. and Daniel Montague, Cor their
courage and discipline made possible
the success of his desperate under
taking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

Medical Record devotes considerable
space to a consideration Of summer
health resorts. in the list OF which as
might have hecn expected. Maine occu-
pics a prominent place Portland, cape
various other York resorts bar Harhor
and its neighhors. The Rangeleys. Moose
head and the WHIT, MountaIn regions
are especially mentioned but wnon the
author of the article remarks that the
Rangelcy region Is accessible by the Ban
ror & Aroostook Railroad il raises 4 sus-
pirion that he has not been in Maine
himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

ness man or a useful citizen; a man had
better be dead and done with it than to be Il
life long invalid, nuisance to everybody
and especially to the woman whom he has
vowed to love, honor and protect
The trouble with the average man is that
he has not the least conception of the
causes Of ill-hcaltli or the right way to go
about remedying them. A little indigestion
or biliousness in themselves are not serious
complaints, but if neglected they may de-
velop into almost any disease in the mcdi-
cal books. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery cures many serious diseases by
promptly removing the causes. II braces
up the weak and impaired stomach and
restores the appetite 1t invigorates the
liver and all the secretory glands. 1t facili-
tates the flow of digestive juices. 1t makes
the assimilation Of the lifc-g giving elements
of the food absolutely perfect, and thus
enriches the blood. Disease germs are
scavengers, and will not enter healthy blood
or tissue. They must have the inert it's
sues Of disease upon which to feed The
Golden Medical Discovery" by enrichen-
ing the blood, tears down old and inert
tissues and builds UP new and healthy
ones. 1t wards off consumption and cures
bronchial and throat affections which, if
neglected. lead up to consumption All
medicine dealers sell the " Discovery"
Eight wears ago my husband coughed all the
time " writes Mrs. ". J. Teddcr Of Ellington
Reynolds Co, Mo. " Just rs soon as he had FIN
shcd meal he would throw M. He was get
ting very weak. He took half dozen bottles
OF Or picrce's Golden Medical Discovery ard
the Pleasant Pellets and says he feels better
and stronger than ever before and weighs more.
Everyone SAID he had Consuu piion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

The fact that Il Mississippi regiment
is in the same brigade with the men
from Maine speaks volumes for the
thoroughness with which the preju-
dices of the Civil War are being
effaced. Today we are indeed one
country, under one flag, with one
destiny The freedom of Cuba Will be
only one of the benefits that will come
from our present contest with Spain.
Our country will emerge from it more
united and stronger than ever before in
its history
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09
Spain's Phantom Fleets.

Every day or two reports reach us
from one source or another-largely
from Hayti. whose people appear To he
gifted with vivid imaEinations-of the
sighting of a large Spanish fleet pre-
sumably upon its way To relieve the
sorry plight of Cervera or lift the
blockade of Cuban ports. These
stories have undoubtedly caused Il
considerable amount of apprehension
among timid people, who have not
stopped to think of their obvious alb
surdity. Navies do not come into eXis-
tence over night. Their growth. under
the most favorable conditions, is a
matter of months and years. The
United States has its agents abroad
who are keeping a close watch of the
movements OF Spanish Warships. The
exact number and formidability of
these ships is fully ana definitely
known. When. therefore. we hear
stories of large Spanish fleets, that
float in out of the sea mistS at some
distant point. and then fit away as
quickly and mysteriously as the
tabled flying Dutchman it is we'll To
take them with Il grain of salt
Phantoms are never dangerous.
1t was only few days ago that a
report was sent out from the West
Indies that certain kcen-eyed natives
Of those islands had seen Spanish
fleet of 16 ships, and the conclusion
was jumped at that it must, necessa-
rily, be the fleet that Admiral Camara
at Cadiz. \ little consideration of
this story would have shown any in
ent improbability. Spain has not
available any 16 war ships that could
be assembled under Camara. Her four
best cruisers are with Cervera's fleet.
securely bottled up in the harbor of
Santiago de Cuba. At last accounts
she was reported to have four war
ships at Cadiz, only two of which We're
in condition for service. The latest
official roster of the Spanish navy
corrected to date is as follows:
Pacific squadron, II warships, at the
bottom of Manila bay.
Cape Verde squadron, four warships
two torpedo boats dcstroyers. at the
mercy of Sampson at Santiago.
Cadiz squadron. four Warships, one
transport, two torpedo boats.
West Indian squadron. three war
ships, one torpedo boat and several
small gunboats.
| Canary Island squadron, two trans
ports and three torpedo boat destroy
ers.
Cuban squadron, four old and worth
less cruisers. one gunboat, one trans
port, three torpedo boat destroyers
all locked in by our blockading squad
ron.
! A torpedo gunboat out of service at
| Buenos Ayres.
| An unarmored cruiser at st. Thomas.
In the foregoing is included every
warship and naval vessel in the Span
ish navy. If the Cadiz and West In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

1t is not surprising that General
Blanco should object to the presence OF
foreign newspaper correspondents in
Cuba, and especially in Havana where
the exuberant populace were only re-
Gently celebrating the successful bonn
bardment Of several of the great cities
on our Atlantic seaboard. There Is
nothing that Blanco, and his fellow
liars fear quite so much as truth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

The indications are that Col. Bryan
will soon be on his way to the Philip
pines, but he will probably find an OPP
portunity or two before he
goes to submit a few remarks
upon the great desirability Of
establishing the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver at a ratio of 16 to 1.
Mr. Bryan is patriotic and irrepres-
Sibip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

There is something ludicrous in the
spectacle of the Spanish authorities at
Manila offering to pardon" the insur-
gent leaders if they will lay down their
arms. The indications are that they
will soon be forced themselves to sue
for pardon from these same insurgents.
whose country they have so long ruled
with cruelty and cupidity worthy OF
the dark ages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09
Proposals for Post Fund Supplies.

Sealed proposals will be received at this
Office until l. o'clock NJ. June %. 1898. for
furnishing and delivery of lager beer at
Eastern Branch N. II. d. V. S. quantity
to be Increased ten per cent. if required,
during the execution of the contract.
Printed instructions and specifications
and blank proposals will be supplied upon
application to this office. Samples pre-
scented by bidders will not be considered
unless same are called for in specifica
tons. The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals or TO waive any infor
malities thereon.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be endorsed, Proposals for Lager Beer.
n. II. u. V. S., and addressed to the I'M
derSgned.
A. l.. SMITH. Treasurer.
Approved; S. Ii. ALLEN, Governor.
june9 dot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

A little less gold braid and parlor
car. and a little more practical every
day hustle will accomplish wonders IN
Strengthening out the army tangles at
Tampa and elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09
Maine Qd0ssalp|
The Hear. OF junc,

The starry night was warm and sweet
With scent of shrub and flower
And sparkling with million drops
The tringes OF a shower.
In dreams of dawn a little bird
THRILLED ont Il sleepy tune;
And in the dewy darkness beat
The glowing heart Of June
For in a corner green with moss
Where thornY branches mad"
Against marau1iug foot and hand
y hriSting barricado.
\ rose revealed its hidden gold
Beneath the rising moon,
\ crimson blossom. rich ana rare,
The living heart Of juno.
-Minna Irving in the Criterion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

Speaking of sewers calls up the fac.
that the first great need Of the city Of
Augusta is good modern system Of
sewerage. We have very little sewer
age of that description in the city at
the present time, and considerable
portion of what we have was laid too
near the surface to be of the greatest
practical value. For some reason
those in charge of the work could not
or would not grasp the fact that the
best sewer is deep sewer, and that
10 sewer should ever be laid that is
not capable Of thoroughly draining the
deepest cellar along it's line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

The Soldiers Aid Society recently
organized at Norway started a box for
our boys at Chickamauga. Thursday
afternoon. and the people here We're
notified To bring over anything that
they wished to send. Judging from the
way the packages went flying toward
the street cars about all day Thursday
none of the boys will be allowed 20
think that they are not remembered.
One of the South Paris boys had at
least six separate packages. When
the committee got ready to pack the
stuff, they found there was something
like a carload Of it and had to look up
about the biggest dry goods box they
could find. The box was to be sent
through by express, and was expected
to reach Chickamauga Park, Saturday
night.
Wouldn't it be Well for the people Of
Augusta to remember the members of
Co. f in similar manner? The boys
would be sure to appreciate it.
The Connecticut boys are charmed
Will IpIlltlHu anu It's ibSpltdDle pco-
pie. One of them writing home says
that he was going along the street with
two companions one day recently when
I'VE We're called into a house by man
who said he had u little gift for us. |
offered to take it, but found it was a
little too much for one (about three
bushels of doughnuts.)"
Any one, says the Waterville cor
respondent of the Bangor News, who
wishes to see oranges and figs grow
ing can do so by calling at the home of
Hon. |. c. Libby in Highwood street
A short time ago Mr.. Libby bought
from lady in Winslow, an orange tree
which is about 20 years old and which
has borne fruit for several years. The
tree is now well filled with small fruit
which will ripen. Mr.. Libby has re-
Gently bought a fig tree which bears
fruit each year and this is at his home.
In the branches of the orange tree a
pair of robins are building nest.
One of the roads Of the good town Of
Sangervi.le is said to run through "a
bottomless swamp This will be a
good place for the town to sink any
surplus it may have in it's treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

The Philippine insurgents appear to
be using their American rifles with
good effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

Washington and Barring have bean
r Rar;ng on ua, to elect new town treasurers
leys resigned, and Washington.
Sprague, vice W. M. Andrews resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

Spanish buster appears to be equal
to all emergencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

The relatives of John Foden of Port
have received from him piece Of the
cable cut at Cienfuegos and piece If
hat, supposed to be property of one
Of the men who was killed during the
cutting of the cable. The Nashville
was the first ship to fire shot in the
present war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

Brewer is considering the need of a
new sewer system, and new fire
alarm system. Here's hoping she may
secure both.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT, Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

A vacation sojourncr in a Maine fish
ing and hunting camp one day came
across the following notice written in
indigo ink on light brown wrapping
paper and tackled to roadside tree:
"STRAlD OR SWIPED.
A young hog shotc with the left ear
cropt and tale gone Also black spot
on left hind hip and hole in other ear
Sold hog shotc disappeared from prem
isis of the underlined ouner at mite
under sircumstansis pointing to him
being stole, said hog shote being pet
and not apt to 90 off of his own accord.
Said hog shote answers to the name Of
Nellie and he viii eat from the hand
and can stand on his hind legs like a
dog and Is Of affcckshunatc nature.
Any one returning said hog shote or
letting me know where he is at will
confer benefit on invalid lady
whose pet said hog shote Was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

AN EVENING PARTY
or your every day table will be caterea
to by us in all the choicest table ueh-
cacies in canned, ported and deVieo
meats, anchovies, sardines. salmon,
olives, preserves in glass. fruit, jams
and jellies, and all kinds OF cahheu
foods put up by the best Gamers o.
Europe and America Our butter
cheese and fine biscuits are unexceiieu.
We also have q full line Of choice teas
and coffees.
HILL 4 LOCKE,
Augusta, Maine.
tan1, Atf ---.---iAS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

One of the roads of the good town of
Sangervi.le is said to run through ~
bottomlesS swamp" This will be a
good place for the town to sink any
surplus it may have in it's treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-09

Wouldn't it be Well for the people Of
Augusta to remember the members of
Co. f in similar manner? The boys
would be sure to appreciate it.