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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22


Many Knox county people have becn
lnystiiicd. the past week, by the news
paper reports of the progress through
Congress of bill to make Rockland a
.ub-port of entry. The bill was passed
by the House on Monday and by the
Senate Tuesday, and has now been
signed by the President and become
law Everybody including the GUS
toms authorities, have supposed that
This was already a sub-port of entry, and
had been so for years. 1t has been treat
"a as such. and business done in all re-
.,pccts as if it were. 1t should be under
stood that ports and supports of entry
are made such by act Of Congress; the
ports where custom houses are situated,
as Waldoboro in this district are made
ports of entry. and all places where
deputy collectors are placed, as Rockland
Thomaston Tenants IIarbor, etc. are
made sub ports When the bill for the
consolidation of the Maine customs dis
trcts. the provisions of which change
Rockland from Il Sub-port to II port of
entry, an attempt was made To tinl the
law making it u Sub-port. so as to make
the bin designate the section of law to
be changed. 70 the surprise of every
body. no such law could be found. and il
appears that Rockland was actually never
made Il Sub-port and never was one 1t
has been treated as Il sub port all the
time, and no harm has ever been done
But it was thought best to correct the
omission ana hence this bin was drawn
and put through Congress at railroad
Npccl. The papers which speak of the
bill as comforting some grand honor on
Rockldnd, placing 1t above other ports
appear To have been laboring under Il
miNAnnrch cnsOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

The self-poise of the American people
has just been illustrated again. as 1t
has been exemplified on several occa :
sions during the past few years, in a
most striking manner. Events happen
ing on a national scale have proved
that the nation is building up for itself
a character which for balance and
cuuipoise is not inferior to that reached
by any older people. while it is superior
TO that of many nations.
one of these occasions was in July,
1894, when the great Pullman car strike
occurred in Chicago, and at one time ii
seemed as if a social uprising We're i'm
pending that would sweep away all
government and order. But at "A word
of command from the President the
trouble ceased and quiet was restored.
Another occasion came when President
Cleveland sent his message to Congress
on the Venezuela controversy. An en-
from the people. and the whole nation
stood like a mailed knight tightening
his grip on the hlt of his sword and
ready to support the cause of his coun-
try. But there was not a sign of civil
commotion.
\ third illustration of this cqupoise
of the American people was given in
the presidential campaign of 1896. Sec
ton appeared to be arraying itself
against section on the currency ques-
ton The debtor states seemed ready 10
separate themselves from the creditor
states and form a government of their
own. Some Americans residing abroad
We're even deceived by the heat of the
contest. and an eX-consul general vas
so indiscreet as to publish an article in
the London Nineteenth Century pre-
money question. But the campaign
ended safely and the election was held
y
the result \ fourth Illustration has
just been given of this trait of the
American people. The de LONE eN-
posture followed 50 quickly by the ter
rible disaster in Havana harbor. which
would have excited some other nations
to frenzy. has not caused the appear
ance of disorder anyW here in the coun-
try. The American people never gave
Il Srander Illustration of the possihili-
ties of self government than last week
when the whole land was shocked and
Mortified by the awful news from Ha-
vana. The nation was excited by the
en"rmty of the disaster and over.
Whclmed with SORROW at the appalling
calm, waiting patiently to know all tn"
facts before acting, like mighty
giant confident of his own strength.
These illustrations of the ability of
the American people to control them
selves are the most rcasSuring signs of
the time. They prove that the nation
is building up for itself a strong. we'll
balanced character which viii stand it
in better stead in a time of trouble
than the material wealth it is 50 rapid
ly gathering They also prove that the
predictions, if not the wishes, of the
old monarchal countries that Il fire"
government could not stand the strain
of a great crisis are not likely to be
realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

able. That it was caused by individual
malice is scarcely less 50. The thought
of trcachcry is a natural one under the
circumstances, but 1t Is not one to be en-
tcrtained. Certainly there Is no present
ground Tor 50 dastardiy Il suspicion and
we can well afford to leave the sugges-
ton to the London papers. The accident
Is sufficiently distressing without giving
IL an international significance, except in
80 far as the sorrow and sympathy II
will everywhere excite must give fresh
Illustration of the close ties Of Il common
humanity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Our government is right in insisting
upon the point that the Maine, though
living on the bottom of Havana harbor.
had not parted with a jot or title Of
the extra territorial character which
attached to her when she noatcd in all
her strength and pride. The United
States flag is kept at halfmast over the
shattered hull. She is still United
States territory. As such she remains
within our governments control, and
the Spanish authorities have no right
to interfere with her. Acting on this
i theory. which international law holds
to be entirely sound. the administra-
ton has directed that the investigation
of the causes of the disaster shall be
made primarily by the officers of our
navy who have been specially APP
pointed for that purpose. and that it
shall be carried out independently
without any Interference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Accidental.
New York Hcraldo

The most blatant and foolish iingoes do
not breathe a suspicion that the Spanish
authorities had any hand in the terrible
event: the worst they intimate is that it
might be the work of individual miscre-
ants. If this were true we could not as
Senator Hanna remarks. blame the gov
eminent for the crime of IA Spanish
Guiteau. We repeat. however that there
is not at this writing a Scntilla of evil
dcncc that the explosion was anything
but an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

If Washington could come back hc
would not recognize the country Of
which he is proudly and lovingly called
the father, but he would recognize TIL
American spirit of patriotism, loyalty
and devotion that pervades the land
10 less than when he led its hosts to
victory. Through changes and dis
guises that spirit lives, and can neve"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Perils OF the Sea Service.
tNev York Evening Post. J

Taking it for granted that the explosion
on the Maine was am accident pure and
simple. We have only to remember that
such things are among the risks which
those taking service in the navy have to
face. The building of modern men-Of
war is in a more or less experimental
stage. Perils Of faulty construction have
t" he rcckoned with as well as perls Of
the sea by both officers and crew of a
modern battlship: ana peace hath her
disasters no less than war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Suggestions Of Deranged Minds.
Philadelphia Record.)

The circumstances surrounding the sad
affair are such as to preclude the poSSi-
biiity of assigning Il cause for the eX-
ploSion until an investigation shall have
been made the meagre and conflicting
stories of the disaster agree in no one
particular: the men who could throw
most light upon the event have proha bly,
been killed. In the meanwhile ii is
scarcely worth while to notice the impu-
tations of Spanish treachery except to
denounce them as unworthy suggestions
of dishonest or deranged minds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

The project of NJ GODDARD, the we'll
known French aeronaut, eXcites a
double interest. He proposes to rig
out his balloon with a dozen smaller
reservoir balloons and to so next sum
lner to look for Andree. He thinks that
these supplementary balloons will on
able him to stay up in the air Tor a
couple of months. and to cover a vast
area in his quest. The immediate pub
lie interest in this project is that of
its possibility of carrying relief TO An
dree, if by any chance he is still living.
Then there is the renewal of polar dis
covery through aerial navigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Impure blood In spring.

This is the almost universal expert
ence. Diminished perspiration ourihe
winter, rich foods and close coiii'ne
ment indoors are some OF the cau"
A good Spring Medicine. ike fioou .
Sarsaparilla. is absolutely necessary ~
purify the blood and put the systei" ~
a healthy condition at this SEASON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
The Blacklist Page in History.
CBoston AdVcrtiscr,l

II the Maine hal been blown up by the
acts or through the conniVancc of Cuba'S
enemies. infamed with hatred against
the United States on account of this
countrys friendship for cuba ii would
have been an act, Il crime. of almost in
deScribablc basencsS II would have
made the blacklist page of history that
has been written in this part of the
world in modern times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

No wonder Philadelphia wants a diff
fcrcnt water supply. There were lo2
new cases of typhoid fever i'll the city
hast week and there have been 400
cases of the disease there within the
last two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
The First Question.
,Snringlicll Ecnlhlicanl

could it have been caused by the Span
iardS? Such WAS tn" Instructive and i'm
mediate question in every mind And the
bare possibility that 50 dcpl"rabiC Il
disaster in Il time of peace could have had
its origin in national hatr"dS gave a
dramatic intensity ;nd tragic socmnity
to the day which has not been cqualcd in
this country for manN ycarS-w, almost
had said since the firing upon Sumter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Liable to Be Thrown.
tSt. Louis Globe-DemocratD

tSt. LOUIS GTObc-DemOCrat.l
The Shah of Persia is thought to be los
ing his grip on that country. and the sit
uation is 50 precarious that he dares not
release his grasp long enough to moistcn
his hands and take a fresh hold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Senator Lodge has coined the right
phrase. The American people received
the awful news of the sinking of the
warship Maine With a splendid silence
ness of our nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
LOSS or The MAINE.
Expressions Of Opinion from Some Leading
Papers.
What Shall Be Said7
tNew York Tribune. b

No language is too strong to express
the deteStation men feel Of the wretch
who destroyed the Mainc-if such be the
explanation OF the tragedy. What shall
J." said, then. of him who would by word
OF act wantonly provoke a war in which
that tragedy would be repeated many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
More Than Idle.


Until an inspection OF the wreck ny
divers mas shown whether the Maine was
destroyed by her own ammunition cx-
plodnG within or hy the ammunition of
IN enemy applied without, mere guess
work is idle and may be more than idle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

May the memory of the great man
who was born one hundred and sixty
six years ago today never be less sa-
cred to the American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Only One Accident.
lChicagu Tribunc.i

The harmlessness of duelng an
amusement in the comparison with foot
bal! is shown in the fact that out of a2o
duclS in Italy last year there was only
one fatality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Another Close Shave.
,St. Louis Chroniclc.)

Another American girl who believed
that she married a German baron has
found herself on the wrong 3D.. for her
husband proves to be a German barber.
with the further incumbrance of another
wife and couple of children in the faith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

No other remedy is half as quick IN
relieving pain, soreness, innahn@ ~,
or weakness as the famous IVY
Plasters. You'll say so after uslns'
Reliable medic inc dealers sell tne"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Camden Herald: There has not been
a time for years when the future pros
poets of Camden We're brighter than
they are at the present time, and it
looks as if the prosperity Of our town,
curtailcd in 1893 by the accession 70
power of the Cleveland administration,
is about to return To us indeed, with
the return to power of the Republican
party. The Dingley law, which is do
ing SO much for the wooden industry,
is making its influence felt here in our
midst as the increased business and eX-
panded pay rolls of our various wooden
factories testify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Don't Revive Them.

tkansas City JOurnaI)
The atrocous Turk. like Alleged and
the appendicitis. seems to have dropped
out of print.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Ry all means raise the Maine, II 1t l.
a physical possibility. 1t would in
.ensely crafty and soothe American
pride and sentiment if the manned
body of this member of the navy could
be brought back to the land whence
she sailed, and in whose service she
met an appalling fate. The condition.
of the bottom of Havana harbor Is
such, however, that naval authorities
question the possibility of lifting the
great hull from its bed. The harbor of
Havana is VIGOROUSLY foul because OF
the little movement of the tlde. rms
lack of natural washing has caused the
deposit of silt which one expert OBJ
server estimates at forty feet IN thlck
ness. If that estimate he correct, the
massive but shattered hulk of the bar
tleship may be ineXtricahly held in the
Shiny but rctcntiVe ooZe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Uncle Sam is right. He is perfectly
competent to conduct the investigation
of the loss of the Maine without any
help from Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Won't it be rip-roaring campaign
if Evangelist Sam Jones runs for gov
ernor of Georgia?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Another Crime.


There are 4si tin plate. mills in Wales.
700 OF them idle. This is another Of the
crimes chargeable to Mckinley ana Ding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

thrift to some Aroostook farmers. w"
are told of a farmer in that section
who was so mean that when he sold
one hundred bushels of oats to a neigh
Dor by weight he hit one of the ker
nels in two TO make even pounds. At
another time he chased a swarm of
bees that had escaped from a neigh
hor'S hive and captured them in a
neighhoring town. He brought them
home and was not satisfied with them
working through all the daylight there
was. but crossed them up with light
ming bugs 50 successfully that last sum
mer his bees worked day and night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Can't Miners Be Good?
Lewiston JournaID

The latest thing in Western fiction is
the story of religious miners near Tomb
stone, AriZ., where drinking, smoking.
and swearing are unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22


This is a legal holiday in all states
except Arkansas, Iowa and MISSISSIPPI.
Speaking of holidays, the suggestion of
the New York Journal To make Lin
coins birthday a national holiday
is inaccurate in it's terms and wholly
lacking in originality. There is no
such thing as a national holiday. and
there is no power To create one. There
are certain legal holidays designated
by Federal and state statutes, but the
Fourth of July even cannot b" called
a national holiday Eight states, in
Guiding Illinois, have already mad"
Lincoln's birthday legal holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
Useless to Speculate.


1t is useless to speculate upon the
wreck of the Maine until we have OBJ
tanned more certain information. That ii
was the act of an enemy is not conceiv-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Ne 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-
gu0tA, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

What if that famous Ratchet story is
q myth? Tell it over and over again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Hoods Pills are the best fanny
thartic and liver tonic. Gentle' reno
BILE sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

\ Blaine man, in training for tn"
klondikc. is likely to fill Il grave nearer
passing along the coolest days in his
shirt sleeves, and ii is reported that
several times day he opens his shirt
front and fills his bosom with snow
balls and carries iciclcs continually in
his pants pockets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

A little lady in West Gardiner, Miss
Jessie Fletcher Curtis, is Il very for
tunatc girl for she has many more liv-
ing grandparents than fall to the lot OF
most of us. She has living: One great
grandfather. two great grandmothers.
two Erandfathers, two grandmOthcrs.
four great uncIes, two great aunts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Nobody questions the lighting duah-
brigade, but all viii be glad that he Is
not in command at Havana at this
juncturc. This old hero, now 20 year
from his Wisconsin home: Il know
what would do if | We're in command
at Havana harhur. | would shell tn"
After the flames were we'll under way
| would advise the government at
Washington what | had done They
might remove me from my command
but the Cuban problem would he
solved completely"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
7%-
} Maine Gossip.
Washington.

\ sun that shall be ever bright
Through all the endless course OF wears.
To guide the onward march of Right,
And withcr Wrong when it appears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Washington's birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

and one behind him. with her arms
around his neck. His rheumatism is
Iaid to be somewhat better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

See that the little people remember
that his birth gave them a holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Musical Caribou may not hear The
latest operas but it is getting lots of en-
joymcnt out of old ones. Pinaforc was
given a three nights run by local tai
cnt, and was enthusiastically received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Biddeford figures that it has lost 1000
and that today it would take all The
labor in the two cities to start the three
iallN mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

1t is a good thing once in Il while
spend il few moments in self admra-
ton. provided. of course, ii is city
ike any of our Maine cities. \ Port
land travelling man thus discourScs ~
his city: Some people who do not
come to Marie seem to regard Portland
IS an unsophisticattd village, and
really believe We go into a hole in the
Winterand don't come out until the fol-
loving spring. But they don't know Us
Now | have travelled good deal in
my day and seen many Of the big cit
les. and | truly regard Portland AZ an
up-lo-date city. commensurate with
her size. OF course the larger Il city
is. the more she gets but Portland has
kept lace with her growth and even
zone beyond. Where can you find
city of 40, 900 inhabitants With such {.
regulated and efficient street rail
way service. name another city with a
better city building, the new theater
lands alone in the city of its size look
at the well-equipped fire department.
consider the light.heat and power facil-
tiles. the railroad, telegraph and tele-
phone advantages, none better in the
country. the shipping improvements,
The many handsome church cdiices,
the extent and variety of the retail dis
trict the pictures que environments.
the pretty girls. myriads of them. the
monuments that in their artistic beau
ty almost speak. ana above all the sol
il. substantial far seeing citizens that
make the city what it is. oh, Portland
is not so SLOW"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Have you got good tomatoes. squash
cs and cucumbers started under the
kitchen stove?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Ellsworth is the only Maine city to
have a real blow out" in honor of the
father of his country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

An agent of the American Bible
Association. who has been visiting
northern Maine found several families,
not supposed to be familiar with the
good book, who used it every Sunday
morning. The use made of it was the
use of its leather cover as razor strop
The riches of America. in which
riches Maine is a large shareholder.
was illustrated once again at this
weeks annual meeting of the Amer
lean Paper and Pulp Association at
New York, when President Hugh J.
Chisholm mentioned the fact that while
in the whole of Europe there We're only
thirty-one varieties of forest trees.
America had two hundred and eighty
varieties.
The Christian Scientists have been
getting in work in Parkhurst, writes
correspondent. Last fall a young man
got a heavy charge of shot through his
left ankle at short range. The wound
was severe one, as part of one Of the
bones was carried away. The attend
ing physician told the boy 1t would be
at least year before he could walk
on the injured member. A short time
ago delegation of Christians went to
the house and offered up prayers, ask
ing that the young man might be
healed. AT this writing. however, he is
still using his crutches. Another
young man is confined to the house
with rheumatism. 1t is said that he is
not good young man. as he plays
cards. reads novels. smokes. and uses
cuss words. Your scribe is informed
that recently three young ladies We're
sent to pray with him. A curious MEM
Der of the family. wishing to see the
performance. peeked through the key
hole and discovered Il girl on each knee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22

Marshal Sands of Lewiston, seems to
be true to his name. He recently ar
rested giant negro, seven feet tall,
intoxicated and looking for trouble,
and landed him in the cooler without
help
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-22
1t is to be hoped that all this talk
about road commissioners will result in
better roads next summer.

In speaking of the hustlcrs of his
community an East Newcastle CORES :
cd nine bushels of CLANS from the mul
on one tide. then walked eight miles
and ate IS bananas in succession. and
still lived. Just why he didn't also eat
the nine bushels of clans isn't made
clear by the correspondent.