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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
The Invasion OF Cuba.

The Invasion OF Cuba.
Unless the Washington and Tampa
correspondents are very wide of the
mark in their conjectures the invasion
The rigid press censorship still con-
tinues. and the government gives out
nothing for publication regarding it's
plans, but everything indicates a for
ward movement of the army on the
many transports that have been gath
cred at Tampa and Key West. 1t is
not considered that this is the
grand movement against Havana.
That will not be undertaken until a
larger and more seasoned army is or
ganized that is now available for such
active service. The Spanish army is
mainly concentrated at Havana, and
there is no doubt the delay has given
them time to greatly strengthen their
lines of defense. Nearly all our $4,000
volunteers are now mustered in but
only small proportion are in condi-
ton for a hard Cuban campaign, so
that a direct attack at this time upon
Havana or Matanzas seems less prob
able than landing at some other
point, such as Cienfuegos or Guantan
amo or the neighborhood of Santiago
de Cuba. On this question specula-
ton may be exercised, but curiosity
will not be grati1ied until the invasion
is an accomplished fact.
1t is said by those claiming to have
best sources of information that San
tiago is the objective point of the ex-
petition, and that 10000 or 10000 men,
mainly regulars, will land near there
under Gen. Shafter, to reduce that city
and assist Commodore Schley in cap
turing the Spanish cruisers now bot
tied up in its harbor. Also that Porto
Rico will be attended to at once, and
captured and occupied by an army and
fleet before the final, great movement
against Havana is begun. How much
of this is surmise on the part of the
newsgatherers time alone can show. We
can be sure of nothing now regarding
the war except as the events them
selves happen. Only few men know
the plans and the true situation and
their mouths are sealed, as they should
be.
We only know that some 10000
troops, including almost all the regu-
lars, have been modified on the Flori-
da coast ready for instant service. and
about $4,000 more volunteers at Chick
teers near Washington. except those
ordered to the Philippines. At Tampa
of carrying $4,000 men have been as
sembled. Gen. Miles and his staff after
cabinet, have FASTENED South. Whether
an army bound for Santiago or any
other point in Cuba. is now actually
afloat or is likely to be within a few
days, is not definitely known. The CEN
sor let's no news come northward
which would interfere with the success
Of the proposed movement. The Wash
iouton corraSpon6pntc and we who are
far from the seat of war have the
privilege of drawing our own conclu
sions and guessing as much as We will.
But the time of waiting seems over.
The word is Forward" and army and
navy are about to join in a vigorous
campaign. There will soon be news of
the most gratifying nature to record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The present position of finance in this
country is most extraordinary one.
In the midst of war, says Henry Clews,
the condition Of the foreign exchanges
is such as to place the money centers
of Europe virtually at our mercy. We
are permitting balances due to this
country, to the amount of probably
close upon 500, 900 900, to remain on
temporary loan, and yet are buying
extraordinarily large amounts of our
securities held in England, Germany
and Holland. Within a year, We have
drawn from Europe fully 800, 200 900 of
about an equal amount more, if our
convenience should so require Our
stock of the yellow metal has reached
the highest total in our experience and
for the first time exceeds the holdings
of any other nation. In the face of u
heavy military taxation and in pros
pect of large government borrowings,
Wall street is buoyant and the prices
of securities are steadily advancing
Such a concurrence of conditions in
dicative of financial strength in the
presence of an important war, has
hitherto hardly ever befallen a nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
Our Honored Dead.

Our honored dead, how calm they sleep
Beneath the noWer-dcckCd sod today.
Inmindfui Of the eyes that weep,
Unmindful of the hearts that keep
Sad vigiis Ger their clay.
Their quiet pulses no more thrill
To hear the bugle's stirring call:
The drum dun beat. the fife so shrill,
No more they hear. but silent. still,
They lie while sweet notes fan.
They know not that on distant seas
Their brothers meet again the foe:
They know not that on every breeze
is borne the measured tread Of these
Who forth to conflict go.
r Is naught to them that DER the lands
Sounds once again the battle cry.
Their work Is done; with folded hands
They sleep. while duty's stern demands
No more their souls doth try.
Sleep on. then, comrades rest in peace,
With flowers We strew thy narrow bed.
Thy deeds small live. thy fame increase.
TIL time shall end and wars shall cease
Sleep on, thou honorcd dead
boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The report that a German steamer
has run the blockade of Havana
with load of rice needs 10
be authenticated: but if it is true. as
reported, that the Spanish government
proposes to give a bonus for every suo-
cessfui effort of the kind, there is no
doubt that many vessels of
German and other nationalities
VIII try it. BY the way. tn.
latter report rather discredits the
spanish assertion that the blockade
IS Intellectual. If it is Intellectual
why offer a reward for eya1
ing it? The restitution know,
10 exist IN Havana, and the eXorbitant
prices to be obtained there for all kinds
OF supplies, should be reward enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

1t is pleasant to read that the prison.
ers of war who have just been ex-
changed have nothing but good to re-
port of their treatment by the enemy,
and this applies to both sides. The
Spaniards may tell a different story %
their comrades, and try to make it APP
pear that they suffered severely at the
hands of their American captors, but
they expressed only thanks and graft
tude when they left. 1t is rather sur
prising. however, after all that has
been reported of the cruelty of Spanish
officials and the mseries of Cuban
jails, to have the released correspond
ents testifying to kind treatment and
comfortable circumstances. Such re-
ports give relief to the horrors of war
and encourage the hope that touch of
humanity may be developed even in
Spaniards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

No graves We're more honored Mon
day, than those Of the Maine
victims at Key West, that of
Ensign Bagley at Raleigh, that of
of the few men who have died in camp
in Florida and at Chickamauga. The
heroes of 61-65 must share honors now
with those Of a later war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
Free Silver ana the Philippines.

Cen Merritt's expedition to the far
Philippines is primarily for the pur-
pose of clinchjng the great naval vic
tory Of Admiral Dewey and striking
| blow at Spain, but incidentally it gets
| in a side wipe at Organism. The
monetary operations of this expedition
present an object lesson in practical
finance which those afflicted with the
pernicious free silver mania should
ponder over very carefully.
Cen Merritts outfit for the eXpedi-
ton to the Philippines includes 100000
Mexican silver dollars, which cost the
government $4,000 of American money
in San Francisco At Manila this coin
will buy $250,000 worth of supplies for
our soldiers and sailors, thus effecting
a saving of $l35,000. as compared with
what the invasion would have cost had
the commanders cash-bOX been filled
with American gold and silver.
The Mexican silver dollar will buy
more goods at Manila than an Ameri-
can silver dollar, for the reason that
it contains more bullion. 1t is proper,
therefore, that in collecting supplies
for the army and navy our officers in
the islands should be provided with the
kind Of money which has the greatest
purchasing power in those markets.
ho no a
basis of exchange which yields an ac
tual profit to our government does not
in the least detract from its wisdom
and propriety. The islanders are fond
of free silver, and our people out there
propose to give them lots of it. The
arrangement which enables this gov
eminent to buy two dollars worth of
war material for one dollars worth of
money and still have eight cents left is
beautiful even beyond the dream OF
Organism in its palmiest days.
But suppose the Yankee soldier or
sailor at Manila is asked to take his
monthly pay in these Mexican dollars
will he do it? Why. of course he will,
in case he is resolved to spend it all in
that city. Look at the scheme: He
will receive two Mexican dollars for
each dollar of his pay allowance. ANA
so far as purchasing power in the
islands is concerned his pay has been
doubled. Nothing the matter with
that scheme. is there now?
But suppose the soldier wants to
send his pay to the old folks at home
will he accept the Mexican dollars in
that case? Not much. Not if he is ac-
quainted with himself. There's no
green in his eye. He will simply de-
mand of the paymaster good, sound
American money, whether it be gold,
silver or paper, which he knows is
worth more than twice as much, dollar
for dollar, as Mexican silver in his own
country. Even the two Mexican dol
lars for each dollar of his pay won't
suit him, for he is perfectly aware that
here at home his American silver dol
lar will buy two Mexican silver dollars,
even though each Of the latter is
heavier than his own, and still leave a
balance of eight cents in his favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

As the summer season approaches
old Orchard is wondering if the daily
Sea Shell will make its appearance.
fire and the owner wants to sell the
good will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The steamer Restormal with her
2400 tons of coal would have been very
welcome to Cervera, but the Yankee
blockade seems to have been effective,
and she is now prize at Key West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

June is the great annexation month
with the human race. Miss Hawaii Is
anxious to have it made the same with
nations. Uncle Sam cannot afford t.
be coy any longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The Chamberlain I.ancers OF Saco
and the Stone Light Infantry Of Bidde-
ford, both over 20 strong, are anxious
to be mustered in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

1t is said that the Spanish fleet may
be blown up to prevent its falling into
American hands That would be an
other glorious day for Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Tolstoi says he will devote the re-
mainder of his life to combating
patriotism. 1t is presumed he will join
Godkin on the New York Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Dewey and Manila" were easv
meat for the poets, but "Schley,"
"Sampson,' Santiago" and "Cervera''
are driving lots of them to drink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
SUMMER RESORTS,
COTTAGE at Ocean Point.

Completely furnished. Large, open fire
place. Location finest on the Point: 100
yards from the water with unobstructet
View directly OUT To sea. VIII rent by
the week OF month. Price reasonable,
Address. ]. D. T.. Box 1916. Springfield.
Mass. miy6. eOd1mu*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

on the Produce Exchange:
Butt FIR Firm; creamery, 13Gfl6; dairy
Halls.
EGGS Steady; fresh, a.
CHEESE-Qui 1l4M72,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The employment of captive balloons
for peering over the high ridges when
shut in so many of the harhors Of
Cuba, and thus discovering what may
be behind them, is such a simple do
vice that it seems as if it must work
we'll whenever tried. Two balloons for
that purpose have been procured. and
if they We're on board Commodore
Schley's fleet now, they might quickly
end the uncertainty as to the where
abouts of Cervera's ships; but they
cannot reach him for at least week
and before that time Schley viii doubt
less have found other means Of not only
finding, but fighting, the elusive Span
lard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Old Put in the VOLTS den and Dewey
at Manila showed Schley how to do it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

What have those statesmen to say
who insisted SO strenuOusly on the
recognition of that phantom Cuban re
public?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The war department is busy with the
details of the new $4,000. The 125,0o0
volunteers first called for are prac-
tically all mustered in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The monitor Wyandotte viii not
reach Bath for some time, but the bot
Ting up of the Spanish fleet and the
mining of the Kennebec give the ship
ping city feeling of comparative Sc
curity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Why not put Col" Bryan in charge
of the balloon brigade? He has gas
enough to supply the whole outfit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

1t would save time and trouble if
Cervera would initiate that immortal
coon freed by Davy Crockett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Now if Uncle Sam will get on a
typical Yankee hustle we can have a
grand double celebration on July 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Some of the politicians are now try
ing to discover if their fences are
stronger than their offences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The life savers will remain on duty
during the summer, but not wholly Tor
the purpose of saving lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

All the healing, balsamic virtues Of the
Norway pine are concentrated in DE
Woods Norway Pine Syrup. nature,
own remedy for coughs and colds.
mon, wed, fri&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The Massachusetts, Legislature is
the only one in the country now in SEES
sion, and its courage is still good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

What if Cervera should drag his fleet
overland to Havana from Santiago?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The very latest and sweetest thing
in shirt waists is the summer girl of
the '98 model.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

lery company will be mustered into the
I'd Regiment, today. as an infantry
company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Anyway, the process of elimination
locates Cervera at Santiago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
) Maine GOssllDs|
Summer Rain SONG.

What de use er sighn
kase it's cloudy overhead?
Sky is deS a-cryin
kase de sun is gone ter bed
Can't be always sunny,
Hush. my liz one.
Go ter sleep. my honey,
En- you'll wake up in de sun.
Go ter sleep,
Go ter sleep.
Oars gold i'll de rainbow en- you gWine
ter git Il heap.
Amt it time fer bringin
Itr de dark along?
Amt de rain a-sngin
OF by by song?
Close yO' eyes, my honey,
Hush. my ii'l one,
Can't he always sunny,
But you'll wake up in de sun
Go ter sleep
Go ter sleep,
Oars gold in de rainbow en- you gwine
ter git Il heap.
Atlanta Constitution.
Now for the rare days Of June
The month of roses is here, but not
the roses
The sweet girl graduate is coming
down the home stretch.
The 1st Maine is now keeping bach
elor's hall on the Georgian hills.
The Memorial day orators had the
opportunity of their lives, and they
improved IT,
The Tufts base ball team is in Maine
looking for revenge on Bowdoin and
Colby
week from today, June s, the
Maine college athletes will hold their
fourth meet on the Whittier field,
Brunswick.
Pennington is still on the trail of
that reward in the famous King
Boylston bank case of a year ago.
Colonel Gould and his Rockland artil-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
City Of Augusta Bills.

All persons having bills against the CITY
are notified to render the same to the au~
d:tor on or before the FIRST WEDNES-
DAY in June.
The committee on accounts will meet OLE
MONDAY. JUNE 6. 10 act upon such bills.
Bills should be rendered promptly on the
first of each month. and MUST be ap7
proved by the officer or agent of the city
authorized to contract the account.
Bills covering a period of two months
or more will AS a RULE GO OVER A
MONTH before being allowed by the au-
ditor or committee on accounts.
Bills contracted prior to May will go
over to July. and if such bills are not
rendered before July, will go over to Au-
gust. SAMUEL w. LANE.
may2Sd5t City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

About time for Sagasta to impress
another cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
Daily kennebec Journal.
G7raTERMs: 81 90 PER YEAR,

No notice whatever will be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers. Au-
g,Uta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The war is crowding out the political
excitement. this summer though a
short, sharp and decisive campaign
will be fought later. The only real
warm contest is over the sheriff :
berth in Cumberland where those in
favor of a DespcauXtic rule are trying
to give their opponents Dressing
down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

week from today, June s, the
Maine college athletes will hold their
fourth meet on the Whittier field,
Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Pennington is still on the trail of
that reward in the famous King
Boylston bank case of a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The Tufts base ball team is in Maine
looking for revenge on Bowdoin and
Colby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The Memorial day orators had the
opportunity of their lives, and they
improved ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The 1st Maine is now keeping bach
elor's hall on the Georgian hills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

Colonel Gould and his Rockland artil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
N. STElNERT &SONSCo

The leading piano and music house own
Ing end operating fifteen large stores.
Sole New England representatives for the
sale of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01

The sweet girl graduate is coming
down the home stretch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-01
Now for the rare days of June.

The month of roses is here, but not
the roses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-08

game too heavy for average undertake
ing. II is this element that yields 10
whist it's fascination"
I'm further conversation relative to her
work. Miss Wheelock explained that To
teach whist was about the hardest la
Dor possible To human undertaking. II
requires patience of about the divine
order and tact of the superhuman sort.
Il love my work so thoroughly. / en-
JOY my study of the game SO absorbing
ly, that the mistakes of my pupil affect
me tenfold more acutely than discord
affects the musician. For a season or
two | keep my classes closely subservi-
ent 10 rules. but after "A time | seek TO
make them discrminative and intellI-
gent rather than mechanical. The only
great players are those who, while never
forgetting the fundamental rules that
In certain measure guide the game.
are able 10 cast themselves foot free so
10 speak. and think and act for them
selves. My hardest work is i'm unteach-
ing false systems and convincing hard
headed players who have thoroughly
understood the game for years that
their methods are all wrong Formerly
every person played an individual hand
! but now the object is for partners o.
play the combined strength Of their two
hands regardless of their discards."
is American whist played exactly as
! the English game?"
Exactly, for Cavendish is the accept
ed master of both nations. and he is an
Englshman."
How many whist classes can you
teach I'm week?" was asked.
i have taught as many as As pupils
IL classes Of four i'm class. i'm one week,
Dut that is too many. ] would rather
make a little less money and do slower
and more deliberate work"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-08
Exercise on the Bicycle.

"The bicycle" says a salesman repre-
senting a sporting goods store. seems
To be responsible for an increase In tho
number of men who take exercise. or
late / have noticed that many men who
have stopped riding for the season have
taken 90 investing i'm gymnastic para
phernalia. such as eXercisers, punching
bags and rowing machines. It shows
that the wheel has taught them the
value OF exercise and they are not GO
ing to lose all the good they gained out
doors this summer. The bicycle has cer-
tainlv succeeded I'm getting men of sed-
entary habits outdoors. and once hay-
ing done So other sports are sure 10 Do
benefited"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-01-08
A Good Winter Game.

Basket ball can well be termed n
Christian sport lt was invented and
first played by the Y. NJ G. A. gym
nasts. The first years of it's existence
did not promise its general acceptance
or the popularity that 1t has now at
tanned. II has lately reached the stage
where IL is recognized To be one of the
best winter exercises known for in
doors. 1t partakes in many ways Of
football, but is modified To eliminate all
roughness and kicking. The similarity
of the two games drew into its ranks
n great many old football players, and
this fact no. doubt improved its gener-
al style of play. They brought with
them all the characteristics of team
play and head work which they had
learned on the gridiron and carried the
style of play To the height of science
and excitement. Thousands of clubs
have been formed all over the country.
and even the girls have not been back
ward i'm entering into it's healthful eX-
ercise. II is a great satisfaction To men
who believe that systematic exercise
brings health and vigor To know that
a successful mode of continuing this in
winter has been found i'm basket ball No
matter how bad the weather or how
late the time the gymnasiums are al
ways busy with the crowds of players
who are enthusiastic over this sport.