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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
EX-PRESIDENT HARRISON
Says We Cannot Escape This War for
Humanity five Would.

indianapolis, md, May 3-This after
noon, at Camp Mount, where the 5000
Indiana volunteers are assembled, Gen.
Harrison made his first public utter
ance on the war in presenting a flag
to Battery A on behalf ofsociety ladies'
Gen. Harrison said in part:
You have as a trained and oreani-
zed militia, great advantage over the
volunteers of 1851. Our foes now are
not, thank God, those Of our own house
hold. That was a war for the life of
the union; this war for humanity.
That for ourselves; this for the OPP
pressed of another race We could not
escape this conflict. Spanish rule had
become cffete.
We dare not say that we have God 3
commission to deliver the oppressed of
the world around. TO the distant Ar
menians we could send only the succor
of faith that overcomes death and
the alterations which the nurse and
the commissary can give. But the op-
pressed Cubans and their starving wo-
men and children are knocking at our
doors, their cries penetrate our slum-
bers. They are closely within what we
have defined to be the sphere of Ameri-
can influence.
We have said Look 70 us, not TO
Europe" and We cannot shirk the re
possibility and the dangers of this old
and settled American policy. We have.
as a nation toward Cuba the same
high commission which every brave
hearted man has to strike down the
rUilian " no in his presence beats a wo-
man or a child and will not dcsist. For
what if not for this, does God make q
nation OF a man strong?
These women send you To the sue
cor of the starving ana oppressed wo-
men of cuba. They cannot carry the
tlag into battle. hut they bring ii 70 you
who can. And to its significance and
history as as the national emblem they
add the beauty Of their love and the
charge that you bear it in honor ana
bring it home in triumph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
Daily Kennebec 3ournal.
55th CONGRESS.
House Democrats Throw Some
Spice Into the Proceedings.
The Democratic Supporters Of the
Revenue Bill Sharply Arraigned.
And They as Sharply Defend Their Patriotic
and Unseifish Course.

Washington May 3.--What promised
session OF the House was changed sud-
denly after three hours consideration
of private bills into a session of spirited
speechmaking among Democratic
members that savored much at times
or acrimony.
The storm was precipitated by Mr..
Lewis. Dem. Wash, who referred in
the course of speech to the recent
vote of Mr. Cummings of New York,
in support of the revenue bill with lis
Incorporated bond feature. He made
reference to Mr. Cummings assertion
that this period was time for placing
the country above the party, intimating
that the New York member had served
the Republican party and perhaps con-
tributed to the satisfaction OF unpatri-
.otic monopolists and capitalists.
This brought an imprisoned reply
from Mr.. Cummings, interspersed with
some S.lfCOSllc continents tltett 4iAANli9A-
fled the interest and called an outpour-
ing of members from the cloak rooms.
Mr.. Clark, Dem. Mo. entered The
lists and criticised unreservedly The six
Democrats who had voted for the reVe-
nue. dill on its final passage and ques-
toned their democracy.
Messrs. Fitzgerald. Mass. and Nc
Aleer. Penn. two other Democrats who
voted for the bin, We're heard in de-
fence Of their votes and in refutation
of the imputations of the Missouri
member.
Just before the recess, until the night
session was taken, the leader of the
Democrats. Mr.. Bailey of Texas, spoke
i'll depreciation Of the speeches of the
Democratic members as being subject
to miscouStiuction, indicate of more Sc
rious difficulties within the party than
really existed He reviewed the record
to show that 10 appreciab}e ground fol
such construction existed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
GENERAL REGRET
Fell at Wlslilston ever Retirement Of >"
Iuliln pauncafcte.

Washington, May S.-The cable re
norts from London stating that the
British ambassador here. Sir Juiian
pauncefote would be succeeded by SIT
Thomas Sanderson, caused general re-
orot in Diplomatic circles, today. 1t
hos been understood. that Sir Julian
would remain here until next oeptelh-
Der as the age limit for dipionatlc SCI
vice does not operate against MN I'M
til then.
Moreover. Sir Julian's service mas
been unusually notable and his term
has been twice extended by the British
fornion office. The settlement of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
A NoveIist'S Letter.

In a recent number of The Sneaker.
there was an interesting article cntitle i
IAN Authors Wastepaper Basket de-
scribing the amazing letters that h bon
ular novelist gets from strangers: but the
writer has unfortunately restricted him
self to those which are as ridiculous as
they are uncalIed for Ii would have been
more generous if he had descrii,cd the
good as well rs the bad in the letter-boy
instead of only the waste-paper basket
For though the novelist does cot 4 GOOD
deal Of rubbish shot into the slit. he also
receives many pleasant missives From
all quarters of the world but more es-
peci;iliy from remote corners of il. where
the supply of literature is limited. as
surancCs of sympathy and expressions of
friendship flow in upon him; the exile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
GEN. WADE WILL COMMAND.
Will Direct the Movements Of the Troops in
Cuban Invasion.

Tampa May at is now almost GER
tain that EriG. Gen. Wade will have ac-
tive command of the United States troops
in the field in Cuba Both Generals Wade
and shafter will. it is said. accompany the
expedition. but the latter. although the
ranking general, will not direct the move
ment Of troops in the field. 1t is hardly
possible that the forces will be actually
IN route for cuba before the first of next
week. as but four Of the necessary trans
ports are as yet on hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
TWENTY TONS OF FOOD
To Be Shipped. Today. to Key West for
Cuban Refugees.

New York, May 3.-In response to a
Geographic request from Miss Clara Bar
ton, the central Cuban relief committee
will ship. tomorrow, in one of the out
going steamers of the Mallory Line 20
tons of food for the Cuban refugees at
Key West The Buffalo committee noti
fled Chairman Barton today, that it had
shipped from that point two carloads Of
relief supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
COLUMBIA AT BAR HARBOR.
Bar iarbor, Ne. May 3.-The cruiser
Columbia arrived at Bar Harbor, at
, 70 o'clock. this afternoon.
War Notice.

Gen. VIM. II. Nash, recently appointed
comm!ssary general Of subsistence of the
army, was, Tuesday retired on his own
application. and Col. c. T. t,agan. next in
line Of promotion. will succeed him.
Commodore George c. Remey left the
kttery navy yard for Key West. Tues
day, for duty. Commander +. r.
Strong. L. 5. n. reported at the navy
yard for duty. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
Bread Riots Continue in Italy.

Rome. May 3.-Bread riots in various
parts of the country have been renewed.
today. and several conflicts between the
rioters and gendarmes have occurred at
2laeentina and Miglne. At each place
a rioter was killed ana several others in
iured. Serious disturbances have also
taken place at Parma and elsewhere. The
SerNcS of 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
ON VERGE OF REVOLUTION.
Continued from page 2.)

Continuing, Gen. Weyler says that
the Spanish army and navy are SUI
perior in discipline to the Yankees,
whose lack of discipline was manifest
ed in the loss of the Name
Gen. Weyler then accuses the Span
ish government of weakness and con-
cludes with making pessimistic predic-
tons regarding the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

the bond issue by a Democratic admin |
istration made necessary in time of
profound peace had resulted in a loss
of $4,000, 600 it was a mandate now to
guard against probably a greater loss
and greater ground for scandal than
that resulting from the Cleveland bond
issue.
Cummings reference to the last ad-
minlstration as Democratic brought a
storms of protest from Democratic
members. Cummings declaring that
Mr.. Cleveland had been thrice nomina-
ted by Democratic national conven-
tions by delegates With their ewes open
to the fact that their candidate bore
gold badge. Cummings detied the
Democrats to deny this statement ana
charged them with ramming Cleveland
down the threats OF New Workers over
the latter's vigorous protests
The New Yorker elouuently support
ed his vote for the war revenue bill and
declared that Democracy had always
been patriotism and his vote was i'll
accord with the underlying principle of
his party. Cummings was frequently
applauded and a storm of applause
swept over the House when he con
GUIDED
Lewis, replying, disavoWed any pur
pose to reflect seriously upon the pat
riotic motives Of the New York menu
bers. He said that much criticism had
been directed at coal operators AMI
other monopolists whom the press HAD
declared had used and expected to use
the war emergency as a source of I'M
holy profit at the cost of their country
in the time OF distress.
Lewis related charge that the coal
trust had sold for So per ton coal to be
conveyed by English ships to the Span
ish. and Commodore Schley had been
compelled to pay the same trust s. a
ton for similar coal.
Clark, Dem. Mo. made quite vicious
attack upon eX-President Cleveland and
denied that the latter was Democrat
He said that Cummings speech was the
most outrageous one that had been made
| on the floor of the House. He character
lied the votes of Cummings ana other
Democrats who voted for the bond bill
as objectionable. He said that they
should be read out OF the party. lie said
Cleveland was nominated because the
Democrats thought he was the only man
who could be elected.
Addressing the Republican side. he sAu
that they talked of the war as 4 Republic
can war. This he denied. 1--WE took you
by the scruf of the neck and dragged
you into it," he said. ITS our war"
The Democrats had a right to claim tho
war. together with the P0puli@tS and Sill
Yer Republicans, who We're with The Dem
ocrals IN almost everything. Clark maAr
= patriotic reference to Commodore
| Dewey.
CUMMINGS, rosponding to Clark. said hy
! full,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
MUNYON'S

Rheumatism Cure Is guaranteed to be absolutely
harmless. and strong tonic inbuilding up the weak
md debilitated. 1t cures acute muscular rheuma-
Ism IN from one To five days sharp shooting pains
II any part of The body stopped in few doses A
prompt, complete and permanent cure for iaineness.
9reness, stiff back and all pains in hips and lons.
he back speedily cured. II seldom fails TO give
elief from one 10 two doses, and almost invariably
ures before one bottle has been used. The Munyon
Remedy Company prepare separate cure for each
disease AT all druggists-25 cents vial. you need
MEDICAL advice write Prof. Munyon, 1875 Arch
I 10 u FREQ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
pLUCXY NEWSPAPER MEN
And One Woman Already Have Passes to Ac-
company the Army.

Washington, May 3.-One hun bred and
thirty-tive passes giving permission to
of newspapers to accom-
pany the army. have so far been issued
bv Secretary Alger One of these was to
Mrs. X. d. Watkins. representing a To-
ronto newspaper. and is the only one is
sued up to this time to a woman. Many
other applications have been filed with
the SecretarN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
PATENTS FOR MAINE INVENTORS.

Washington, May 3.-Patents have
been granted to Walter L. Frost of
Lewiston on an automatic electric fire
alarm. and to Frederick J. Conner
on badge or similar ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Mrs Jackson who has been the guest of
her daughter Mrs. Frank Hammond, has
returned to her home at North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Edward Fish who has been spending
his vacation at his home here returned,
Monday afternoon to Bowdoin Medical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
FAIRFIELD.

s. II. Blackwell was up river on BUSH
ness, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
ASSETS. DECEMBER ., 1907

ASSETS, DECEMBER 81, 1897.
Real estate owned by the COM
pany, unincumbered 500 3S7 OF
Loans on bond and mortgage
tirSt lienS) III S25 90
Stocks and bonds owned by the
company. market value ZIG 656 n
Loans secured by collaterals. None,
cash IN the company'S princi-
pal office and in bank. q. 7o9 90
interest que ana accrued, $50 81
Premiums in due course of COL
lection, 31,aOs 81
Aggregate of all the admitted
assets OF the company at their
actual value, SAG. 1897 80
LIABILITIES, DECEMBER 81, 1897.
Net amount of unpaid losses
and claims. s1s,s51 A
Amount required to safely re-
insure all outstanding risks, 1888 80
All other demands against the
company,vZ; commissions. etc, 1924 So
Total amount of liabilities. ex-
cept capital stock and net sur
plus, s1S5, 1854 81
Sapital actually paid up in cash, 200. 900 90
oGrplus beyond capital. 80. 533 OF
Aggregate amount of liabilities -
including net surplus. SAG. 397 80
G. II. BLAISDELL & Co, Augusta.
l.. Z. PEASLEE, Gardiner.
Il. f. FRIZZELL. Oakland.
l. s. BANGS. Watervilie Agents.
apr2odlaw3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

The ice went out of Great Pond, No.
SO. April IS, said to be the earliest on
record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money If if fails 10 cure. 2oc.
The genuine has l.. L. Q. ON each tablet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Benz. Smith left, Tuesday morning for
Brighton, Mass, where he has secured a
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
Wed&sat,tf

THE CAPITAL FIRE ms. CO., of
concord. y. H.. Incorporated in 1886.
Commenced business In 1866 Lyman
JJacknan, President. Secretary, Charles
L. i Jackman. Capital paid up in cash
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

AN EVENING PARTY
or your every day table will be catered
to by US in all the choicest table deli
cacles in canned. potted and deviled
meats. anchovies, sardines, salmon,
olives, preserves in glass, fruit, jams
and jellies, and all kinds of canned
foods put up by the best Gamers Of
Europe and America. Our butter.
cheese and fine biscuits are unexcelled.
We also have full line of choice teas
and coffees.
HILL & LOCKE,
Augusta, Maine.
anil stf
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-27

nothing of a similar character, except
coats of arms and shields which stood
for and indicated certain villages, cities
or chiefs. But a closer resemblance is,
strange to say, found in the niero-
glyphics of the Mayas of Yucatan."
Professor Eisen brought back with
him numerous beautiful specimens of
turquoise, with photographs of picture
writing, which have greatly interested
local scientists.
$50 far as 1 am aware, the field has
never before been touched" said Pro-
fessor Joseph lie Conte, a venerable eX-
pert on geology and natural history,
when seen in his study at the Uniyer>
sity of California. "While | am not suf-
f1ciently expert in archaeology nor suf-
fciently familiar with the facts of the
discovery to form a very pronounced
judgment regard it as one of import
ance from the archaeological point of
view"
"The mere fact of the discovery Of
pottery does not prove great age" said
DIR. Harold Fairbanks of Berkeley, but
the finding of so many implements ana
traces of such extensive workings clear
ly indicates the presence of some peo-
pie of an earlier date than the Cali
fornia Indians"
The beds can be reached by rail from
San Francisco to Blake a small station
on the Santa Fe road, about twenty-five
miles west of the Needles; thence to
Marvel, a supply station in the moun-
tains. From Marvel by wagon road
and trail it is sixty miles to the beds.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-27
FRANCES E. WILLARD.
From Harper's Bazar)


In her public speaking Miss Willard
was always very convincing. There was
a rich music in her voice, with varying
infections and intonations at will, with
sustained monotone where that was
most effective. But 1t was all spon-
taneous, the act of genius; there was
nothing studied. forced or artificial
about it; you felt her sincerity and her
deep religious fervor; but her earnest
ness was ready to be relieved by a
swift and wise merriment-and mean-
time she was always a most pleasant
object to the eye.
Something more than of medium
height, and very well made and well
clad, she was fair and golden-haired,
with fine features-strong, but delicatefy
cut-a sensitive mouth, rich soft color,
and a large eye of blue gray that, it it
could darl1en with tenderness, could
also flash with fire. In her youth this
beauty was rather extraordinary, and
in her 5Oth year she looked barely 35,
and had still a great personal charm.
The best likeness / know of her is that
in Anne Whitney's beautiful bust, which
was exhibited at the worlds fair In
CHICAGO
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-27
FOUND TURQUOISE BEDS.
Notable Discovery BY Prof. Eisen If
Southern California.


San. Francisco, Cal, March 20-Dr,
Gustav Eisen, of the California Acad-
eny, of Sciences, under a commission for
the Herald, has just made discovery
that not only enriches archaeological
science, but which, it is believed may
prove to be the finding of the turquoise
beds from which the Aztecs drew their
supply of these stones at least in part.
The BEDS where Prof Eisen found a few
white men hunting for precious stones,
are situated in the narrow desert dis
tiict south of Death Valley almost at
the point where California, Nevada and
Arizona are Joined together They are
west of the Colorado River but in Cal
ifornia.
EThis section is a desert with little
vegetation, scarcity of animal life and
With a greater scarcity of water. The
elt%ation above the ocean reaches about
$4,000 in the higher peaks, but the ele-
Walton Of the turquoise beds probably
averages $500 feet. The climate is most
rigorous in winter. The beds are scat
tered over an area of from thirty to
f0rty miles In extent, but the principal
ones, both as regards quality and guam
tiry, are found in a territory not more
ffsan fifteen miles long by three or four
miles wide.
1t is volcanic region, characterized
by ancient volcanic rocks of various
kinds, among which are intermiXed sim
liar projections of decomposed granite,
sandstone and porphyry. The district is
cnyered to a great extent with trap of
bhsalt rock in the shape of low and long
ridges, stretching out from central
point, dominated by number of extinct
volcanic craters.
Among the lava flows and basalt are
found numerous low hills, and on the
sides of these are more or less distinct
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-27


Here are seven generals who have
fought in war and have won and lost
battles. They know by experience that
which can only be learned in cannon
roar and powder flash. Some are in the
standing army Others are retired.
They each and all say there is a fight
left in them yet.
A veteran who has done good service
once and could do it again, is Gen. Jas.
Longstreet Though an old man he
writes to4this newspaper, There is one
good fight left in me yet
Gen ySickles began his war career in
1861. He fought with distinction for four
years and retired from active service
owing to severe wounds received in bat
tie. He has been in the United States
army in various capacities and is now
one of the most noted living generals
on either side of the water.
Major General Thomas H. Ruger, one
of the most famous generals, was born
in New York state. He graduated from
the Military Academy in the class Of
1854 In June, 1861, he enlisted in the
Sd wisconsin volunteers and served in
the Shenandoah Valley. In 1928 he
fought'in the army of the Potomac and
commanded the divisions at the battle
of Gettysburg. Later he fought IN the
western army, where he commanded the
brigades of the Twenty-third Army
Corps.
He took part of the army in the bat
tie of Franklin and was breveted major
general, u. S. veterans. for gallant and
meritorious service in that army He
was in charge of the department of
North Carolina from June, 1855, to June,
1866. Later he took command of his regt-
ment In the department Of Dakota,
where he is now serving.
The brilliant career of Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee is too well known to need repeating.
The ZEE family have been warriors from
the. time of the revolution, when the
head of the family distinguished himself
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-27
WHY THE ocEAN BuLGEs.

If familiarity Goes not always breed
contempt, yet at least it generally
breeds indifference, says Prof. George
H. Darwin in the April Atlantic This
is the case with most of US in regard to
the rise and fall of the tide by the sea-
Shore and so the problem as to whether
the tide will serve conveniently to al
low the children to dig in the sand or
search for seaweed looms larger than
that presented by the gigantic forces
which now produce only these some
what insignificant pulsations of the sea.
Yet the tides should call forth in us
deeper interest, II might almost say an
emoion,-for they are the feeble res
idue of influences which have probably
exercised a predominant control over
the history of the earth and the moon
since an indeterminate but remote
epoch in the past, and will continue
that control into the distant future. Ac-
cording to the law of universal gravita-
tion. the moon attracts matter which
stands near to her more strongly than
that which is more remote. 1t follows
that the attraction on the ocean, at the
side of the earth which is nearest to the
moon, must be greater than that exer-
cised on the solid earth itself. Hence
there is a tendency for the sea to de-
part from It's natural spner1cal shape,
and to bulge outward toward the moon.
So far the matter is simple; but it is
perplexing to many that the moon
should apparently repel the water lying
on the further side of the earth. This
action, however, is not due to any ideal
repulsion from the moon, but results
from the fact that on the further side
the moon must attract the solid earth
more strongly than it does the water,
On the nearer side the moon pulls the
water away from the earth, and on the
further side she pulls the earth away
from the water, thus producing an ap-
parent repulsion of the water to an ex-
tent equal to the attraction on the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-27
THE ROOT BEER HABIT.

1t is pleasant to be assured by a cir
cular and a collection of hand-bills, that
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union has taken up the fight against
root beer, and intends to track that en-
emy of mankind to it's lair and smoke
it out The state committee furnishes
convincing attestations of the presence
of true alcohol in root beer. and pro-
claims that this fluid, when introduced
into the person, produces alcoholic sem
sations, among others, the craving for
ITSELF which is specified as a true al
coholic property. Readers of this par
agraph may not have noticed that root
beer has this popularity, but they may
be able to detect 1t If they continue to
experiment. The same thing, however,
has been observed Of many other bev-
erages. Drink some tea, and after a
while you will find that you want more
tea. So with water; after an interval
you win want more water. Cases have
been known where individuals have
drunk one bottle of root beer and had
no recurrence of that particular form
of thirst until the following spring, but
such cases are doubtless the exceptions
which prove the rule.-Harper's Week
ly