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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
Peace Prospects.

The official announcement from
ment, through the French ambassador,
had expressed its desire to open peace
negotiations, is at last something sub
stantial in the direction of peace. 1t
is not much. to be sure, but it is the
necessary first step that must precedc
any other steps to end the war. 1t IS,
at least. more than rumor. The war
is only little more than three months
old. but it has continued long enough.
and at last Spain, suffering crushing
defeats and realizing the utter hope
lessness of its cause, has taken the
initiative toward peace. This does not
mean that peace is here; it may not
mean that peace is any nearer than
before Spain made this advance. 1t
simply means that Spain is willing
and anxious to stop fighting and to
| talk. Until the contrary is shown it IS
only fair to grant that Spain is sincere,
I that it really knows that it has had
enough, and is anxious to close the
| conflict and save what little "honor''
| ana territory remains to it. In short,
Spain asks us what our terms are.
If Spain wants peace it can readily
| be had for the asking. AS the con-
queror this country will name the
terms. No doubt Spain, famed for its
willy diplomacy, will try to haggle over
the terms. to cause delay, and bring
about embarrassing complications TO,
us. but Uncle Sam is master of tn,
situation. His diplomacy is backed b,
the irresistible argument of the drawn
sword, and there will be no peace ex.
cept upon terms entirely satisfactor,
to him. This does not mean that our
government will be merciless Wet or
Far from it. 1t will not only be JUS.
but it will be magnanimous. Gu,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
HINTS FOR LETTER WRITERS.
II You Would Be Known as a Good Cor
respondent.

Answer all letters promptly.
Write lcgihly and straight
BE always scrupulously neat.
Use good iet-back ink.
he sure to spell correctly.
Read over all letters before sending
them.
Use postal cards for business commu-
nicationS only.
Use sealing WAX if YOU know Low To
make a clear and handsom" seal.
Sign a business letter Yours very tru-
ly."
Sign letter with the full name. OF
with the last name and initials.
Write numbers. dates and proper names
with special care and distiuctness.
Inclose a stamp when writing to 4
stranger on your own business.
the stamp evenly and in the proper cor
ner.
Put on as many stamps as the weight
of the letter ar parcel demands.
Fold letter right side up. 81 that the
person who receives If will not be obliged
to turn it, after taking it out of the en-
velope before he can read il.
Date A letter 1t the beginning at the
rieht-hand side but note at the end
on the left hand.
Have your name and address engraved
Mt the top of the note or letter paper
and also on the envelopes if you have a
large business correspondence.
Be especially careful to give your full
name and address when writing to Il per
son who does not know it, and from
whom an answer is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Ia company of German capitalists
has just begun the erection of an i'm
mense steel plant on a large tract of
land, which the promoters of the
scheme have purchased near Chicago
and adjoining the famous grounds be-
longing to the Pullman Company. The
buildings to be erected by the COM
pany will cover twenty acres. and the
plant will employ between 1000 and
5000 men. The company will manu-
facture steel for all branches of the
market, but the principal output will
be steel rails The company admits
that it could not compete with Amer
lean manufacturers as long as it re-
manned in Germany, and for that rea-
son the big concern has come to
America to compete with Americans
in their own land. Employment for
5000 men, and an admission that our
Republican principle of protection is
making it impossible for foreign con-
Germs to compete with ours, eh? Here.
is another instance of the ruin" that
the Democrats predicted would be
brought by Il protective tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

This war differs from all other wars,
in that there is scarcely any i'll feel
ing on the part of the stronger ma
ton in dealing with the weaker, and
no desire for conquest except to re-
lieye Spanish colonies from Spanish
rule. The navy remembered the Maine
to such good purpose that the instinct
of revenge has been more than salts
fed, and our treatment of the Span
ish soldiers and civilians who have
fallen into our hands has been marked
by the utmost consideration and court
esy. The man of strength has been
compelled to thrash his puny antago-
mist, but he has not wantonly used his
superior strength. and is ready to help
the enemy to his feet as soon as the
latter is prepared to acknowledge him
self beaten and submit to just pen
atty for the trouble he has given. That
rs the real situation. but the strong
man cannot allow his generous senti-
ments to be abused. and the sooner
the little fellow gives up the better
terms he will, get.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

One of the Spanish officers about to
be sent back to Spain is reported to
have said that if the Spanish troops in
the field could be made to realize the
hopelessness of their cause and the
kind treatment they would receive at
the hands of the Americans, they would
be glad to surrender. His remarks are
borne out by the conduct of ToralS
isolated commands. They seem to be
eager to surrender as soon as they
learn the true story of Santiago. 1t is
quite probable that when they have
been sent back to Spain they will I'M
consciously exert great influence in
persuading the people to favor peace
They will carry back to thousands of
Spanish households: some true views
of American valor, military strength
and magnanimity, and will thus cor
rect some of the errors into which the
Spanish people have been led by false
teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
Wheeler al Santiago.

I"Generll Wheeler started on the two
miles journey 10 the front in an Imbu
lance. About halfway to the front he me,
some filters hearing Wnunded. TIE vet
eran, against the protest of the surgeons.
Immediately ordered his horse. and afte-
personally assisting the wounded into the
ambulance. mounted and rode onward
The men burst into frantic cheers which
followed the general all along the line"
Correspondence New York Tribune.l
Into TIE thick of the fight he went. pallid
and sick and wan,
Borne in an ambulance to the front, a
ghostly wisp of a man:
But the fighting soul of fighting man:
proved in the long ago,
Went to the front in that ambulance, and
the body of Fighting Joe.
Out from the front they We're coming
back, smitten of Spanish shells
Wounded boys from the Vermont hills
and the Alabama dells:
Put them into this ambulance; I'll ride
to the 'front.'" he said;
And he climbed to the saddle and rode
right on, that little old ex-Confed.
From end to end of the long blue ranks
rose up the ringing cheers.
And many powder blackened face was
furrowed with sudden tears
AS with flashing eyes and cleaning
sword. and hair and beard of snow,
Into the hell of shot and shell rode little
old Fighting Joe!
Sick with fever and racked with pain. he
could not stay away.
For he heard the song of the yester-years
in the deep-mouthed lannon's bay
He heard in the calling song of the guns
there was work for him to do.
Where his country's best blood splashed
and flowed round the old Red.
White and Blue.
, Fevered body and hero heart. This
Unions heart to you
Beats out in love and reverence-and to
each dear boy in blue
Who stood or fell mid the shot and shell,
and cheered in the face of the foe,
AS wan and white. to the heart of the
fight rode little old Fighting Joe.
james Lindsay Gordon in New York
Tribune,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
The Atlantic Monthly.

An able review of the life of the
great English statesman. Gladstone.
occupies the place of honor in the July
Atlantic. James Bryce discusses The
Essential Unity Of Britain and Ameri-
ca" Two strong articles are: The
American Evolution" 10y James X.
Hosmer. and The Decadence of
Spain" by Henry Charles Lea. Other
interesting papers are: War and
Money: Some Lessons Of 1867" Eng
lish Historical Grammar" AT Nat
ural Bridge. Virginia. New Letters
by Leigh Hunt and Stevenson" and
The Russian jew in America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
The Engineering Review.

Ten able articles make up the July
number of the Engineering Magazine.
The subjects discussed include: Sea
Power at the End of the Nineteenth
Century" National Influence and the
Isthmian Canal Some Features of
Indian Railways" THE Dlution Proc
ess of Sewage Disposal Recent APP
plications of Elcctro-C Chemistry 20 the
Metal Industries" The High Speed
Steam Yacht as Factor in Torpedo
Boat Design and Architectural
Wrought-Iron Ornament. The usual
departments give full review of in
duStrial matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
July MAGAZINES.
The Review Of Reviews.

The July Review of Reviews il
strong and attractive number. The
special features include the following
interesting and valuable articles:
Lieutenant Hobson, Porto Rico as
Seen Last Month";" Our New War
Taxes" THE Great Fair at Omaha, -
Mr.. Gladstone" and american
Greetings and Tributes to England"
The department 1.-THE Progress of the
War" is noteworthy feature, giving
a comprehensive review of all matters
pertaining to the present war. The H.
Illustrations are timely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
Historic Sundays.

on Sunday. May l. Admiral Dewey's
fleet destroyed every Spanish warship
in Manila bay.
On Sunday. July 3. the American
fleet under command of Admiral
Sampson annihilated the Spanish
squadron with which Admiral Cervera
attempted to escape from Santiago
harbor.
On Sunday. July II, the Spanish
army ut Santiago laid down their arms
and the American flag was raised over
the city.
Sunday has been a great day for the
Americans during the present war 1t
it associated with our three greatest
victories. "The better the day the bet
ter the deed" says the old proverb.
and the sentiment applies with pecu-
liar force to the three remarkable
events that stand out SO prominently
in this war for righteousness and hu-
manity.-Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Brown University is 1873 years old
and has had but eight presidents, an
average administration of almost Il
years. The question of President An
dreWs' successor is now interesting the
friends of the university. 1t is safe to
say that he will not be required to he
free silver fanatic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
"Au Water Route. "

Remember that this line enables pas
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exposure. Severe toll and danger to life
and property encountered on the Over
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Apply EMPIRE TRANSPORTA TON
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
The Eclectic MAGAZINE

for July opens with an instructive pa
per entitled The English Bible Wy
elf to Coverdale," Surprise in War,
from a Military and a National Point
of View" is interestingly discussed.
Among the remaining articles which
make up this attractive number are
noted: "Epping Forest "EngIand's
Duties az a Neutral" Commercial
Education in France and in England"
The Ruin of Spain" 'Panics and
Prices" "A Visit to the Philippines"
The Weakest Point of Representative
Government" and The Fate of the
Philippines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
Gunton's Magazine.

The current number of Gunton's
Magazine contains many able articles
upon economies, public affairs, civics,
education, science. industry and cur
rent literature. The subjects pre-
scented include: Can We Stand Vic
tory Industrial Dangers in Eng
land. Negro Life on Turpentine
Farm ''Tuskegec and Its Founder"
How Streets are Cleaned in Europe"
The Nicaragua Canal" The Span
lard in History" and The War Price
Bugaboo." The editorial departments
admirably supplement the longer arti-
plaS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
d. Arrangement o.
~. Trains
- 1nsfsct june n ,se

/ LEAVE Portland. 1855 A. NJ; Augusta
255 A. M; Waterville, $50 A. NJ: Fan
gor, $50 A. NJ. Arrive Lagrange. 7g
NJ; Brownville S.b A.. NJ; Kalahdin
iron Works. 9.25 4. NJ: Norcross. 5GT
NJ; sherman, 1917 A. M: Island Falls
io.3e A. NJ; Smyrna Mills, li.00 A. M: Ma,
sar1is. 1904 +. NJ: Ashland. 1872, p NJ !.
fiouton. LIS. A. NJ; Bridgewater. 121; p
NJ; Presgue Isle. Log p. NJ; Carbon. i "a
+. NJ; Fort Fairfield. 1.25 r. NJ: Dovsr
and Foxcroft. s.32 A. NJ; Guilford "a
~; Monsoon, s.25 A. NJ; Greenville, lOcl
LEAVE Portland, 1i.o5 A. NJ: Water.
VILE l.S3 r NJ; Bangor 3.25 p. NJ: Ar.
rive Brownville, 40 7. NJ; Norcross. 5.ia
7: NJ; sherman. GSG p. NJ: Island Fails
s.as +. NJ: Houlton. 7.i5 p. NJ; Bridge,
water, S.33 p. NJ; Presqiie Isle. 9'l5 p H.
Caribou, $40 p. NJ: Fort Fairfield az p
NJ. '''' T.
LEAVE Portland. 1890 p. NJ; Augusta
2.ZS 7. NJ; Watervile, 3o5 r. M.
LEAVE Bangor, 40 p. NJ.
ARRIVE DOVER and Foxcroft. snp
NJ; Guilford, I.o5 p. M: Monson lime.
tiqn, ~ T. NJ; Greenvilie. $40 T.. NJ.
Ira We Greenylile. 500 A. NJ; Monson
junction, SO a. NJ. Guiiford, ZOE A. M.
Dover ana Foxcroft. 7.2s A. NJ: Brown.
vile. rs A. NJ; Lagrange. 8.l5 4 NJ
ARRIVE Bangor. 9.25 A NJ; Water.
vile; HOS a. "a; Augusta, l14o A. M.
Portland, 1iG L. NJ 80
"A. NJ.
ibon; $40 A. NJ; Presque Isle, 76G 4. NJ.
Houlton, s::3 A. NJ; Ashland, 735 A. NJ:
Masar'is, 7.55 A. NJ; Smyrna Mills. S5s
A. NJ; Island Falls. 9.27 A. NJ; Sherman
s.4s A. NJ; Norcross, 1915 A. NJ: Brown.
vile, 1l.$7 A. N: Arrive Bangor. IN
NJ. Waterville. 3.05 P. NJ: Augusta. 3ss
p. NJ; Portland. $50 p. NJ.
LEAVE Caribou. 1910 p. NJ: Pressure
Isle, l22s i. NJ; Fort Fairfield. l2.l5 p.
NJ; Bridgewater, l23 p. NJ: Houlton 81;
!; NJ; Island Falls. 3l2 p. NJ; Sherman,
$40 p. NJ; Norcross, 40 p. NJ; Brown.
vile, 80 NJ: Lagrange. G.lO p. NJ:
GreenvliIe. 80 Z. NJ; Monson, 400 p. NJ:
Guilford. 5.02 r. NJ; Dover and Fny'
croft, $50 z. NJ; Arrive Bangor, Ie0 p.
NJ; Waterville, 1860 +. NJ; Augusta 1850
Z. NJ; Portland. 10 A. NJ.
GEO. NJ. HOUGIfTON,
Genl Pass. and Ticket Agent.
F. w. CRAM,
v. p. and General Manager
Bangor, June 2, 1893.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

thought that no Southern regiments
have yet horne an active part in the
war, and that all the volunteers that
have landed on Cuban soil have been
from Michigan, New York or New
England. But the South is to have it's
chance. 1t will get it in Porto Rico.
Three Southern regiments now at
Tampa, the First Florida, Second
Georgia and Fifth Maryland, have re-
ceived their sailing orders and will go
to join General Miles at once. The
Fifth Maryland is one of the crack
militia organizations of the country,
but the others are unknown to fame.
1t is the neglected militia system Of
the Southern states, and that alone,
which has robbed their volunteers of
share of the glory at Santiago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Boston Transcript: The city Of
Portland. our not very distant neigh
Dor and one of the finest in appear
ance of our many fine coast cities. has
furnished a useful lesson in the matter
of preserving and utilizing the advan-
tages of an uncommonly fine ocean
frontage. one cannot surely. visit the
Eastern and Western Promcnades with
their splendid views over that incom-
parable harhor without nj once jus
tifying the wisdom Of the city in Sc
curing them tn he free use forever of
all lovers OF the beautiful Nor can
an unprcjudiccd Bostoniau cruise IN
and down through the length and
breadth of lovely CaSco bay without
being tempted To compare its beauties.
at least in one particular. quite I'M
favorably with those Of our own har-
Dor which. though less extensive. was
originally equally favored in natural
advantages OF the rcputcd 365 islands
in ClScO bay there are but few of any
size which are not more or less wood
ed; some. like Eagle island. near the
outer edge. and corresponding in its
wild. prccpitous character to the
outer BreWsters of Boston harb0r are
heavily wooded and very striking in
appearance. Surely they ada greatly
to the effect which this beautiful body
of water produces upon all who sail
over it or who view it even from the
two elevated esplanades of the eastern
CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Reinforcements for Miles are still ar
irving and on the way, with any num-
Der ready to go if necessary He will
be able to take care of Porto Rico
will be some fighting, but the in
evitable result of Spanish capitulation
cannot be long delayed. The navy will
help out by bombarding San Juan if
necessary. Then another grand excur-
in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

1t is boldly asserted that young
women anxious to go to the front as
nurses unhesitatingly claim to be over
thirty, so as to escape the youthful
age limit of service. After this it will
be impossible to doubt the intense
reality of feminine PATRIOTISM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

MRS. Dominis plans to keep before
the public by means of a law suit for
the purpose OF recovering the crown
lands in Hawaii,valued at several mill
ion dollars. The justice of her cause
ana her chances OF success are much
like those of another unfortunate
queen now ruling Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

America is winning other victories
than those of arms. In the great chess
tournament at Vienna with the eX-
perts of all nations competing, the first
prize falls to Pillsbury of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
The Forum

for July contains twelve notable arti-
cles nearly all bearing upon the lead
ing topics of the day. as the following
partial list shows: William EWart
Gladstone The Philippine Islands"
our Inadequate Consular Service"
The Ethics Of Modern Warfare" In
ternational Relations Disturbed by an
Insect, Austria Hungary Under the
Reign Of Francis Joseph The Peo-
pie of Hawaii" The Depression in the
Cotton Industry: \ Remedy and
"Ilnes MachinerV .ahnr2,,
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Seattle tG St. Michael

Is, -.
These large Ocean Steamers 50 well
known in the Transatlantic business, in
connection with our own fleet of Is NEW
t.SS ELS for the YUKON RIVER traffic
furnish by far the best route 10 DAM
SON CITY and all other YUKON RIVER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28
Those "a missing men before Santi

Those 81 missing men before Santi-
ago might as Well be classed with the
10 who feel in battle. They We're not
captured; they did not desert They
lie dead of their wounds and unburied
IN the tropical jungle. 1t is one of the
saddest features of war, this word
missing" after battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Old Glory was flying over Porto
Rican soil before the overtures for
peace came through the French am
bassador at Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Both Sampson and Schley would
make good reporters We're they not so
slow with their copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

The Gloucester and Lieutenant com :
mander Wainwright are living up to
their reputation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

They are already planning for ma
tional banks at San Juan, as YeH as at
Honolulu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

To be up to date the real Anglo
American dudelet must now break his
kneecap a la Prince of Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

it looks as though the American
eagle would not bother with such
small game as the Canaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Disguised. played out. tired and weary
because of weak aching back? Com
fort and instant soothing. invigorating
effect if the Hop Plasters are used. Your
backache will disappear. Try them. Sol !
everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Let Guanica be remembered as the
first place in Porto Rico to fly the
American flag.
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To Alaska
GOLDEIEIDs

by new EMPIRE LINE 300 ton 81, amers
Pennsylvania, Conemaugh. Specially fit
ted with Steam Heat. ELECTRIC lights,
and all modern improVemcnts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

4 Does Spain want an 'armistice" .
has it really gotten enough?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

- 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 & FLYNT, Publishers, Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-07-28

Every day our flag goes where it was
never seen before.