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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11

\ nafs1sous II the inswscnts continue theif
ASktius and mako attacks on the Spanish
( trceps the situation viii become COM
plicated, for Il h hardly believed that The
3 epanish forces will lay down their aims
Tor any length Of time II they continue to
Be under fre from the insurgents.
The insurxent representatives at wash
lnston reject the armistice and Senior Ques-
ads declares It IL 4 Spanish trick desisned
to create the inpressIons that the insur-
gents are unreasonable. From his stand
point nothing short OF independence Will
satisfy the Cubans.
1t remains to DO seen how far General
Gomez and the field force VIII go. II they
reject the arrnsllce Spain is not likely to
continue It and thus the resort to arms
will continue as 1t has been for the last
three years.
There is little doubt but that strong In
fluences VIII now be brought to bear to In
duce tho insurgents to suspend hostilities
SO terms for a complete settlement may be
reached.
The attitude Of congress on the general
situation is problematic. During recent
days the feeling In both houses has been
intense and 1t remains to be seen whether
the changed condition brought about by
the armisticc Will suffice to allay this
feeling.
diplomatic circles in Washington were
keenly Interested In the change brought
about by SPANS grant OF an armistice and
there was general exchange OF CON
gratulations. as 1t was felt that the arinis-
tice at least gave time for calmer councils.
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THE SITUATION SUMMED ur

The rttsidens proposed further delay
IN sending In his message but was plnn-
" Informed II he did so that congress
world declare war before night; he viii
: ecnd III tho message today, but will add
a paragraph stating that Spain has grant
) cd an armstlco and advising congress that
< II would be as well to walt for few
] days in order to sec what the effect OF 1t
win be II Is said that no ono III wash
ington believes that the week viii pass
before the first gun ii fired.
Tho presidents message Will be scnt
m today TO congress and be referred to
tho forcign relations committees or tho
two houses resolutions viii be formulate
cd nj once and reported on Tuesday; there
VIII be debate, but the outside estimates
show that viii take only two days; then
there VIII be action. but there is d great
diversity OF opinion us TO what should be
done.
Spain has officially communicated the
terms OF the proposed armisticc to Wash
ington; no conditions attached TO the
cessation OF hostIlitles; stress laid on the
grtnting OF a Canadian fotm OF govern
nert to the cubnns, queen regent makes
the statement that the disaster to ilre
Maine caused much rorrow and tears to
spanlards generally and generous offer
Is made to leave the scttlcmcnt OF that
matter to experts appointed by maritime
lowers.
Frederic II. Coddert snys that potn
Spain and the United States undoubtedly
possesses the right of search of neutral
vessels.
General Leo and other Americans were
reyiled and jeered by the populacc OF
Havana when they left the capital or
cuba. Many people di net believe thcy
would leave until they were going
Many arrests arc helng made In havana
and an alleged plot against Lee is the
excuse which Is given.
Sherman declares that sralns grant of
mn nrmstice is really trick to gain moro
t.mr
The dying squadron is now in such
shape that within three hours after re-
coiring orders IL can go to sen.
Madrid was very quiet, though tho nh.
thcri,es bad prepared for any possitss
outluist,
The Spanish press is divided on the
a'mistice grant; some papers regard II
as a very good thing for Spain, others
say that the nation has been betrayed: one
sadly HOPES riTht 1t has postponed the dny
OF reckoning
spanish Paper publishes a statement
by n cabinet official to the eject that the
al1eIed armistice Is only an effort to gain
the good will of the LNnv,rn., ,>a,,.
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THE RIGHT or SEARCH.
tniteu states Hns Lost No Rights
by Expressing Opinions,


New York, April 10. Frederick Il. (.o,i
(. soerl, an authority on international law
referring to the statement made two day.
ago IN the British house of commons n,
Sir Richard Webster. that neither tho
United States nor Spain in the event of
war between the two countries would he
aHev1ed by the declaration of Paris. and
Inc right of search by them for contra
band Of war undoubtedly exists. said TO-
day;
u Is plain that the rights of Spain and
ene united States respectively as bcllig-
erents should not be Affected by the declar-
ation OF Paris. This is a truism. rbev
were neither OF them parties to the CON
gress and can not be bound by It's results.
can not agree, however, to the propo-
sition that the United states. has lost any
,aslNs by expressing opinions in the past
upon the subjects now comi&E IN in prnc-
tical shape. The rights oa% the Un,,cd
states must be regarded by The measure NJ
ner obiigations. Her obligations and duties
dre not 10 be increased in the one cnse
Ut diminished In the other by expressions
Oh opihion OH the part of those who might
happen to be temporarily at the bend of
me government. Especially is this so ~
Spain. '"'esse' III
~ certainly an untennble proposition
70 noia that the UnIted States has been
s.opiled from the exercise of right which
slain continues to possess because the
. ,p mas expressed opinions against and
'he iatler IN favor Of such supposed right
AS 10 inc right OF search itself 1t docs
not seem TO be different in extent from
what II mas heretofore been As tho men,
tral Is bound to abstain from giving ,ia
20 either side, his ships are prohibited ron,
CARRYING contraband of war. and 10 nv.
g, rertain that fact either beilieerent 1. n,
.iperly to search the vessel that carries a
neutral flag" "S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11

led TO solution honorable to Spain and
satisfactory TO America Even now. de.
spite the ominous tone cs our Washington
heishbors, we lind it hard to believe Thai
~ ~, signal an advance on the part of Spain
Washington. 1t is TO he earnestly honpc
that nothing in President Mckinley
messagc viii crate needlessly on the feel
inss OF spain or enhance Senior Sacasta.s
difficulties" "S'''
The Daily Mail says: The armistic,
ihpres recognition of the insurgents as
notable step--if not too late
ne other morning paper editorials ey-
press the hope that the golden bridge
winch the pope and the powers have pro-
vvlded fnr Spain VIII be utilized. hut Jook.
ing to the fact OF Consul General Lees
ueparture from Havana and TO other sgus.
they express littlo confidence thai tho rn-
suit will be peace
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4 SUMMARY or ToDAYs IMPORTANT NEWS.

! tho Cuban representatives at Washington
have rejected the proposals.
The English press expresses little faith
IN the effectiveness OF spaln's latest move;
II Is regarded rs coming too late.
& Correspondent OF the London Mail says
that the armstice scheme docs not please
either tho popuiAcc or tho military, and
that popular Indignation may be visited
on tho heads OF the Sagasta ministry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
THE FLYING SQUADRON
Men Being TRIMMED How TO Fis17
Guns.

Fortress Monroe, April 1o.-wo'A :
flying squadron continued today spn
was accomplished. The new ".
drilled at the guns and the mep 4
Brooklyn were loading ammunill0'
the vessels of the squadron arg ~
II not fully equipped with A
despite sensational stories TO tns 8
A conference OF sll the ca?,s'hE;s n
the vessels OF the fleet was heia $500 80.
noon, presided over by stisr
Schley, taking UP various
action. x ~ :
The ram Katahdin has my Mi q
taehed TO the squadron. but ~ - a!
here. 1t is believed she VIZ wIa 1
guard the harbor in conjunctloa, WI
Monroe. should the fleet san' ~
three hours from the time 2.
orders the squadron can be at -,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
TEXAS POLITICS.

Three of the candidates for governor are
making active canvass for the nomina-
ton.
by hr. WoFtham's refusal Travis coun-
~ has lost most excellent Legislators
Senator o. b Colquitt will be a candI-
date for reelection.
D. G. Stone viii likely be candIdate
Tor tho congressional nomination in the
Eleventh district.
Crane and sayers forces are hard at 1t
III Bee county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
EUROPEAN sIrronr.
spain la Said 10 HAVE nc.n r.
fseh N "'''-

London Arril io.-rAc Madrid CORE.
sponasnt OF the Daily Nah says: The m,
"nssaaors OF the powers, in urging an ar.
nissiee, deSlared that their action was In
SUPPORT OF the acts Of their colleasues /,
"ashins'on' They understood. they said
mat = spain agreed to an armis,ice II
Mould be possible to maintain The influenea
y ."e howsrs with President Mckinley and
'Huirso,S Win Inc rebels, thus bring aboa,
termination OF the Cuban war. Aocara,oa
- .ne ambassadors the powers would ns
ssds % give Spain a certain amount OF
SUPPORT shoald America maintain nm a,,-
.aee OF hostility. rhe Spanish mlnt. go
. ,,e.,, ,ney are hopeful 0, speedy raj.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
cuBs.

The Cuban iunta has issued Ions mani
ics,o to tho eject that Cuban republic
does exist III srcl, form that IL. inicpend-
.enco RAY properl. bs recognized by the
United States.
Operations In Cuba ara said to be active
how and Pando is said to be getting the
worst OF II from the Insurgents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
FOREIGN.

Discontinued rumors OF clash between
British and Russians in the Far East.
China is said to now recognize Great
Britain as her real friend.
Manchester cloth market was quiet but
strong during the week.
Turks arc suid to have made 1000 or
r'ifns by their latest niausatre In Ar
i.uniu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
LOCAL..

Tho Easter festival of Christ church
Sunday school,
me Houston drumlners getting ready
for State convention.
Meeting of tho Bikor Cholm society.
Waller Mckesson. after losing his mind
meets with sad death
The poor children Of Houston are looked
after by the Salvation Army.
An interesting rabbit chase by a cours.
ing party.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
Ice En- Route TO washington.

Key West Fla, April lo.--consul Cen.
eral Lee arrived this morning at 7:so on
the Fern from Havana. He will 80 di.
rect to Washington
Consul General Lee held a long con.
ference with Captain Sampson this morn.
ing before leaving for Tampa.
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DOMESTIC.

s;.ty-nlnc bodies have been recovered
from the snow ayalanche Which swept tho
DiGa tell to the kloAdfc: many more
bodies yet lie buried unlcr tons Of snow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
ENGLisH COMMENT.
Little Faith In the Effectiveness OF
the Latest Move.

London, April 1.-THE Times. comment.
Ing edltorially this morning on The latest
phase OF the situation, says: 1--WE can NOT
doubt that had the sagasta government
taken this truly statesmanlike aud pa,ri.
otto action little earlier il would hays
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
The Auxiliary Cr,i...,

~ sew iork, April io,-work was begun AT
enu national navy yard this morning on the
iu,n s'eriing, which is being Transformed
o. men left the Vermont today ru usa..s
I'VE I'VE men were sent on the tug IinSss ~
1 Nv luii complement; twenty 10 Inc Mas
n miems,, which completes her full com.
moout nity cases Of powder and sbe,,
ana MAJ ~ .sk zen, aboard ths Mayflower today
The SAM, PROBABLY sail tomorrow.
morrow and h. SMs aease the dry dock to-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11
HAVE LEFT CADIz.
Spanish Cruisers hound for
nm Unknown Destination.

London, April IA dispatch
to the Daily Telegraph from
Gibraltar that the Spanish cruis-
err Cristobol Colon and Infanta
Maria Teresa have left Cadiz
for destination undivulged with
six battalions, each thousand
strong. Additional troops, the
dispatch asserts, will leave Cadiz
by the mail steamers during the
next few days for Havana.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-11

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
C0R8sTT QUITS.
Retires from the Ring and vii! Stick to
The Stage.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Jim Corhctt in a
letter 10 the press, has formally an
n"unccd his retirement from the ring.
In the letter he says in part:
In making this announcement. | do
80 in tn" belief that the ring has moth
ing to offer me. and that Robert t'itz-
simmons in refusing my propositions
for fight is not only going in the face
of public opinion. but also seeking To
avoid a contest about, which he S
doubtful as % the result
AS the public well knows, my offers
to him have been sincere. and the fact
that he has been pleased to say they
were bluffs" but has lacked the cour-
age to call them, indicates too fully his
position in the matter
Failing by every possible means to
secure his attendance for another con-
test-I have done everything consistent
to ring usages-I do not see Whereit
this controversy should he prolonged
on the other hand. see q bright future
in the stage and am advised by thos.
who should know that have the talent
and perseverance necessary to heeomt
a great actor.
of the ring | shall have nothing t.
say My choice was to fight Fiztsim
mons. That being denied to me. | re-
tire and will devote my time to his
trionic art"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
Kennebec Log Driyirg Company.

The members If the Kcnnehec Log
Driving Company are hereby notified
thar the annual meeting Of the Company
will lie held ut Grand Army HAN in Au-
guSta, on Tuesday. the l3th day Of Feb
ruary i>n>, al ~ nclnck in the forenoon.
for The following purposes. Viz:
Isl. 70 choose q, moderator.
I'll. 10 hear the report of the treasurer.
and take such action as may be thought
proper.
"a. To choose officers for thu ensuing
year
TN. To take such measures for driV-
ing the logs the ensuing year and raise
such sum or sums of money for that pur-
pose as may be deemed necessary.
9th. To act upon any other business
that may legally come before them
S. w. PlIILBRlCK. Clerk.
SkowheSan. Maine. Jan. Is. lS.N,
jan27. feh3&l0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

Hon. c. f, Oak, Of the fish and gam
commission. mas returned from his trlT
10 Mississippi, which he took after the
fishery congress in Florida, and pass j
Wednesday night in the ciry. Commits
sloner Stanley was also in the city and
W'edn sday evening. they met Chair
man Carleton and talked over matters
informally. Today tho board will have d
bearing in Bangor in relation to the
close season of Fields pond and tflhu-
talinS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

L. H. Jenkins found that in order to
oh ain any advantage in price on graph :
opl,n ts he must buy ten machines.
s. he ho4sht the ten. He also bought
!a.?c number q the latest records
ard u,l rent couple or more of the
:nachine3 To careful parties. with the
rev r. cords. 1t will give a fine evening 5
entertainment a very moderate cost.
Tnc balance of the new machines he
viii likely sell to dealers for less
money than they can buy them else
y, here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
Moose River Ltg Driving Company

The members of the Moose River Log
Driving Company are hereby notified
that the annual meeting of the Company
will be held at Grand Army HAIL Angus
ia ON Monday. the 18th day of February.
1898. at - O'Clock in the forenoon, for the
purpose of choosing officers for he en-
suing year; to raise money to drfr1y
the expenses of the Company and 70
transact any other business that may
legally come before them,
S. w. PHlLBRICk. CLERK.
Skowhcgan Maine, Jan o. ISIS.
ian21 feb3&1U
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

Mr. and Mrs A. y. king have gone TO
Worcester. Mass. To visit their daugh-
tors They will be gone about two
months.
: terrible storm and blizzard ragged ali
Monday night and most of Tuesday. All
travel WAS and is suspended. No mail
VAS sent or received. Tuesday. Samuel
Robinson. the mail carrier and stage
driver started cut on foot. but as there
MAS no train. he only went to the post
Office, aud that was enough for a mah
i Years old
Tn" ladies of North Monmouth have
organized . society To he known as the
Ladies' Willing Workers club. It's object
is 10 help the church. sunday school, and
the needy if thcre are auy--i good object
and should be well patronizcd. The
ladies meet in the afternoon and gentle
men in thc evening. rive cents adIaiS-
sion. both ladies and gentlemen. All are
invited To attend
Wiifrcd A. Richardson, one of "ur
mach esteemed citizens. met with Sc
were accident, few days ago. Mr.. Rich
ar'lSon cures and smokes Il great many
hams for all the people in this vicinity.
He had made a kettleful of sweet pickle
and WAS taking it from the stove when
by some means it Was spilled ON his foot,
that had on thick stocking and logging.
The boiling hot pickle went through both
ana before he could remove them. his
foot was nearly cooked. He is nov laid
up and will he for some limo.
Monday afternoon. when the train ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

The remains Of Mrs. Zulena a. HOW
ucrc taken to Portland, Wednesday
OH the morning train. Prayers were
read. at her late residence on Capito
street. by Rev j. S. Williamson. befor
The removal of the remains. The fun
cral services were held in Portland
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK
ORGANIZED IS4S.
Banking Rooms 235 Water
Street.

TRUSTEES H, Marley L. c. Cor
nish. IendalI Titcomb, 3. f. PARROT,
Trcby Johnson.
Deposits received and placed on interest
the first day of every month.
Interest paid or accredited on account
on first Wednesday of February and Au-
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from all
taxes, and accounts are strictly confiden-
tial
Especial privileges afforded to 3xecu,
tors, Administrator Guardians, Trus-
tees. married women and minors.
EDWIN G. DUDLEY. Treas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

The meeting of III" Maine symphony
Association to have been held at Mrs
Lamnald's has been postponed unfh
further notice. on account of the al
most impossible travelling and the un-
avaidahle absence of Prof. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
JANUARY.

ifNdfuliiS blfthuaN gems ana t1cii 81:
niilcance. that The following poem wi
lind favor:
JANUARY
i'y her who IN this month is born
NO gem save garnets should be worn:
.rheN will insure her constanc!
true friendship and fidelity
FEBRUARY.
The February born win find
Sincerity ana peace of mind
Freedom from passion ana from care
II they the amethyst will wear
MARCH
VINO on this world Of ours her eyes
u March first opens shall be wise
IN days of peril firm and brave.
Ana Wear Il bloodstone 70 her grave.
APRIL.
She who from April dates her years
diamonds should wear lest bitter tears
For vain repentance dow This stone
Emblem Of innocence is known.
MAY.
who first behoIds This light OF day
IN spring sweet floWcrY month OF Ma
And wears an emerald all her life.
Shall Il" loved and happy wife
j y r.
Who comes with summer to this earth
Ana owes to June her day Of birth.
With ring of agate on her hand.
Cam health. wealth. long life command
July.
The glowing ruby should adorn
Those who in gay july are born
1hcn Will they be exempt ana free
From loves. doubts ANA anxiety.
AUGUST.
Wear sardonyX, or for thee
No coniuGal felicity.
N" August born. without lhis stone
It's said must live unloved ANA lone.
SEPTEMBER.
\ maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustline in Scptcmhcrs bre.Zr.
y sapphire on her brow should bind
Twill cure diseases Of the mind
OCTOBER.
Dct"hcr's child is horn for wot
Aud Nfcs Nic!Ssituhes must know
lNi lay an opal GA her breast.
And h"pc viii lul those fears - rest
NOVEMBER
Who nrst comes to this world below
Ntth dear November fog ANA snow
Should prize tn topaz amber hur
Emblem "f friends ANA towers tic
DECEMBER
II cold December gave you birth
IN" murth Of ice and SNOW and mirih
Place On NoNr head q turqnniS, blue
Su'''s~ VIII bless nhstc' tr yuu No.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

financial secretary, w. l.. Hasty: treas
nrer, W. J. HUNT marshal. Henry Small.
guard. James Mcintosh: sentinel H. l..
BARTLETT: superintendent Of Juvnuil,,
Temple j. -. Higgins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
A Gem Tor Every Month. A Motto for Every
Stone

There has been 80 much interest of lata
regarding birthday gems ana their sig
niiieance. that the following poem win
find favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

I'y her who IN this month is born.
no gem save garnets should be worn
.IheN Will insure her consistency,
True friendship and fidelity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03
KENNEBEC.
NORTH MONMOUTH.

Mr.. and Mrs. a. u. King have gone TO
Worcester. Mass. to visit their daugh-
tors. They will be gone about two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-03

inc February born win find
Sincerity ana peace of mind.
treedom from passion ana from care
y they the amethyst will wear.
Evening star., 1898-05-28

cause he's accepted the command of three
Bellevi!le battalions. II you don't like it
go up to the 'Cndertaker's tonight and
say so to Buckhurst-and see what hap
pens.
Who is Buckhurst?'' inquired the scoat
sarcasticaily.
The Suardsman swallowed a mouthful of
bread. eInptied his goblet, smacked his lips
and said: None of your business"
Bourke looked at Harewood.
"Buckhurst! he repeated under his
breath.
1T wouldn't surprise me-" muttered
Harewood, If that ruffian is in Paris: the
'Undertakers s. is just the place for him.
They ale in silence for while, preoc-
Cupie6 with this Bit of-rews, news which
they knew was well worth cabling to
America. Forger, murderer and incsndiary
Jack Buckhurst had at last been caught
during the draft riots in New York, and.
after being dubbed into insensibility, had
been locked in the Tombs prison 10 be
dealt with later. The next day the war
den reported him dying; the next day after
he was gone. but not to hell. Where he
had gone the authorities tried for a while
to find out, until at last the fame of his
exploits faded into legendry and nothing
was left of his memory except an oc-
casional line in newspaper and faded
photograph in the rogues' gallery.
The scout began again to tease the Ma
tional Guardsman, asking sneeriEg ques-
tions about Bellevilie and the battalions
quartered there. until the guardsman jump
ed up In rage, cursing impartially the
whole Latin quarter.
IF you think Belleville is so funny come
up and see: come up and tell us how funny
We arer' he shouted. Henri Rochefort
will answer you-Major F1ourens will re-
ply to you-M. BuckhuEst may have a word
10 sayi What Is the Latin quarter any
way buta gutter full Of cocottes and stu