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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

The man who makes the best of every
thing is always sure of market for his
products Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

After physicians had given b,I,t me cup up, was was
saved by Piso's Cure;, ,BGnp Erleg' WI"
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

A man never gets too old to enjoy the pic
ture of a pretty girl.-Washington Dem
ocrat
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

The pain that tortures-sciatica The
Cure that cures it-St. Jacobs Oil.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

A sprain may cripple but st. Jacobs Oil
viii cure it before it can. II cures.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

No man was ever blamed for being gen.
tleman, but many have been falsely accused
of it.-ChicGgo Dolly News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

Use St. Jacobs Oil and say to rheumatism:
"Will see you later"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and f.vers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may rot have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. RsW YORK, N.Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

Use St. Jacobs Oil promptly and freely
And say goodbye to neuralgia.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

II is not nearly always the richest people
who have the finest horse and buggy
Washington Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Qvinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il il "a lis to cure 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-03-11

Hoods PllIe cure all liver MS, G5 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Names Second Quota.

Now that the 125,O00 men called for
by President Mckinley in his first call
for volunteers are all mustered into the
service of the United States, the war
the enlistment and mastering of the
Il, 600 volunteers required under the
boys of the I'd Regiment of our Ma
tional Guard, had hoped that under the
given the coveted opportunity of fol-
lowing the LIST into active service. Gov
ernor Powers and Adjutant General
Richards have correspondent with the
Washington authorities begging that
Maine might furnish full regiment
under this CALL but their efforts have
been in vain and the "a Regiment
meets with disappointment.
1t was first announced that Names
quota would be 100 men, but the State
has received no such official demand
The war department has simply mott
fled the state that n recruiting officer
will be sent here from Chickamauga to
enlist $50 men to be used in filling the
companies of the 1st Regiment to the
limit OF 100 men. This viii probably
be done at once and any suitable men
will be accepted. 1t is expected that
most of the recruiting will be done
from the home cities Of the companies
of the 1st Regiment. The men Of the
"a viii not be asked to go. but they will
be gladly accepted if their patriotism is
greater than their present company
and regiment ties. 1t seems Il pity that
the idea of preserving the integrity and
identity of the existing organizations.
should prevent the recruiting officer
from getting trained soldiers, of whom
there are plenty in the state. to fill VI
the ranks of the 1st Regiment. As
long as there is no possibility of the
Cd being called out or asked TO so in
body, it is hoped many Of its members
will step forward when the recruiting
officer of the list reaches Maine. #
Maine is to furnish more than the $50
men required to fill up the list, the
State as yet knows nothing about it..
1t may be that no more will be asked
for. though it has been thought that
another battalion would be formed,
But this was on the supposition that
Names quota would be 200 men, re
garding which no communication. Of
fetal or otherwise. has yet been re-
ceived from Washington. anyway II
seems settled that the 70 Regiment
will not be called out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

American manufacturers Of electri-
cal machinery have sought and OBJ
tanned n concession to provide 81 900 600
worth of their products for the Paris
Exposition. They were not deferred
from this action by any consideration
of alleged hostility between France and
the United States; they had no thought
Of boycotting the exposition in revenge
for fancied Sights or assumed hostility
for business. and they went on the
principle that whatever favor there
play would be given by the exposition
management to them, and not by them
to the exposition. This is the proper
view to take. 1t is a worlds fair, not
any particular country's, and the GUS
toners will come from all parts of the
world, not merely from France. Manu-
facturers who have goods to sell wish
| 10 ulSp4dy lnenl there because OF the
people who will come there to buy,
without regard to their nationality and
| the same rule holds good as to our
governments part in the display 1t
wishes to advertise this country, its re-
| sources and its wares, and the more
| cffectually it does so, the more profit
may be expected from the resulting in
crease of business. The argument is
| plain; it has been repeated often, and
| it is familiar. Congress should not adj
journ without making provision for a
| liberal display of American enterprise
in connection with the Paris exposi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The women of America are doing
noble work in the present war, The
patient. inconspicuous work of the
great multitude who prepare comfort
bags" and similar humble and useful
things for the men in the field, and
bandages, delicacies and similar aids
for those in hospitals, can only be
praised in general terms, but every
now and then one of them does some
thing so conspicuous that it attracts
attention by its very magnitude. such
is the act of Mrs. l.. Z. Letter of Chica-
go, in buying a large hotel in Florida
and presenting it to the Government
for hospital. Many a man rescued
from death by her charity will bless
her name hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The fact that European opinion has
come to the conclusion that it is not
wise To antaSonize the United States is
most eloquently testified to by the
Madrid Liberal. The paper may not be
the best authority on the state of
affairs on this side of the water, but
when it laments that the European pa
pers that We're at first fun of sympathy
and encouragement to Spain, the
French press particularly" are now
either silent or favorable TO the United
States, it knows whereof it speaks. 1t
is beginning to dawn on the Spanish
mind that the forces against Spain are
too strong to be Withstood, although
the Spanish mind will never rise to a
full comprehension of the real causes
Of its countTys downfall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Our Bows.

DO YOU remember, comrades,
How long ana long ago =
Take UP their arms and go?
The hugle called 'Assemblyn n
e anS"ered on the run;
Our sweethearts Cheered is as we went,
Inc Boys of SiXty-one!
The years have cones. and come, and
gone;
Our hearts make answer as of old,
The hearts Of loyal men.
" + may not march with them afield
Through wind and rain and sun,
Yet hail the Boys OF Ninety-eight.
Boys Of SiXty-one!
ne father steps before his son,
And Thus" he says; "Oh. thus and
thus.
-, ne ankce soldiers stand.
ING nag Q erhead. the drums before
Eyes front, goodbye. my son,
Twas thus O Boys of Ninrty-eight,
We marched in Sixty-one.
v i ,,',,,,. i''"' anu some came pack no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The Bowdoin graduates residing in
Augusta and vicinity should not fail to
accept the invitation of ex-senator j.
w. Bradbury to meet at his house next
Monday at 5 p. M, to organize an
alumni association for this section.
There are about Is graduates of the
college in this city alone. They will
do well to emulate the example of the
Oldest living graduate in his loyalty
to his college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

When the censorship Of the telegraph
becomes so strict that an expedition.
with hundreds Of men and great sup
plies of arms and ammunition for the
insurgents. which leaves Tampa on
May q. is not reported until May 81,
and is then said to have landed its
forces simultaneously at places zoe or
500 miles apart, there does not seem to
be much danger that the Spanish will
profit to any great extent by the in
formation published But if it were
not for the censorship they would
know all about it as soon as the Amer
lean people would, and probably soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
AT the Close OF Another Week.

i ne war SliudtlpH HIS tut ltNi'
changed during the week now ending.
The rigid press censorship has kept the
public busy guessing, and like tru"
Yankee nation it has not failed 10 i'm
prove the opportunity. But as to tn"
real facts of the situation and what the
government proposes ia do and when il
proposes to do it. we are still in an
ignorance that would be very eXasper-
atua did we not stop to consider that
in keeping us in darkness the govern
mcnt is accomplishing its vital purpose
of keeping the enemy III deeper dark
ness.
The attention of the waiting world
has centcred at Santiago. and perhaps
by this time the long expected battle
that is to crush Cervera, as Montojo
was crushed at Manila, has taken place.
The affair early in the week. instead
of being a great battle as was at FIRST
reported. proved to have been a recon
noissance in force by the American
fleet to stir up the Spanish batteries
guarding the harbor ana to test their
gunnorS 1t was merely a preliminary
skirnish in no sense an final attack or
battle. 1t was without casualty on
our side, though the damage to the
Notifications was great, ana the Span
ish loss of life considerable. It seems
that Sampson has joined Schley off
Santiago and their combined fleets are
amply able to win the great victory
when they are ready to strike Rumors
of great army starting to invade
Cuba to cooperate with the fleet at
Santiago, and another army to occu-
by Porto Rico have been in the air,
and we can only conjecture as to their
foundation of truth. II certainly looks
as if invasion We're very near. There
is a sufficient army in Florida with
30, 900 in reserve at Chckamauga; the
transports are ready and the time
seems ripe for the great forward
movement.
| At home SPANS condition is getting
more desperate, and the serious blow
| that she will soon suffer in the loss of
| her fleet at Santiago is likely, in the
| opinion of many authorities, to make
her sue for peace at our terms. At no
| time have her hopes of European inter-
| vention in her behalf been more dis
| tant from realization than now. The
| blockade of Havana continues, but we
| have no definite information as to con-
| dtons within that city. Practically
all the Spanish forces are gathered
| there under Blanco. and their number
| is estimated at anywhere from 10000
/ to five times that number. Dewey is
| holding the fort at Manila, and more
| ships and men will at once follow those
now crossing the Pacific to join him
| In Congress the war revenue bill has
| been hung up in the Senate by Popo-
| cratic wind-spouters. but there is a
| good prospect that it VIII very soon
become a law, and that the glorious ac-
complishment of Hawaiian annexation
| will also be effected,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

1t is pleasant to hear that the Geor-
gia boys in blue whipped the Michigan
boys in blue in a private scuflle for
singing the old ur-apple-tree Civil
War ditty. The lack of taste shown in
singing marching Through Georgia
was bad enough in the hearing of
Georgians, but when it came to the
musical hanging of their dead leader Of
the Lost Cause, no wonder those At
lanta Yankees wouldn't stand it. Don't
stir up the embers that way, boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04


that his time has come Death is only
question of moments; but not one man in
thousand realizes that when little extra
bile gets into his blood his whole system is
being poisond Just as truly as II venom.
tipped arrow was sticking i'll his vitals.
/ Rattlesnake poison is a good deal quick
er than bile poison but the latter will do
just as deadly work if it keeps on accu-
mulating i'll the system. Probably two
thirds of the cases that end i'll consumption
begin with Liver complaint - and indiges-
ton. These troubles would never get as
far az consumption if Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery was used before the
bile poisoning got fairly under way. This
remarkable discovery invigorates the
torpid liver and gives it power to filter the
poisons out of the system rapidly and
thoroughly
II strengthens the digestive fluids and
enables them to make rich red nourshing
blood; it builds up healthy muscle, steady
nerve force and enduring strength
The experience of Mr.. Val Burkard living at
s. Mohr Ave, Buffalo n. y, is given in his own
words " Five weeks ago followed your advice
and took two bottles of DIR. Pierces Golden Med
ica Discovery and also two bottles Of The Pleas
ant Pellets consider myself entirely cured
as there have been no eruptions since ! finished
the last bottle think ii is the greatest remedy
on the globe for blood and digestive disorders.
My appetite increased wonderfully and have
also gained flesh l would like everybody to
know the true value of DR.. Pierce's medicines
as am confident by persistent use they cure all
amcuts for which they are recommended"
No household should be without rclia-
bic doctors book. Send II one-ceut stamps
for DR.. Pierce's Iooo-page Common Sense
Medical Adviser" to the Worlds Dispcn-
sary Medical Association, Buffalo \. Y.
A heavier cloth bound volume Il stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Railroads and Steamboats,.
TO Alaska
GOLDFIELDS
Seattle to St. Michael

by new Empire Line 3500-ton steamers
Ohio. Pennsylvania. Indiana, Conemaugh.
Specially fitted with Steam Heat. Elec-
trio Lights, and all modern improve
mentS.
Appointed to sail about June 15 90 20;
July 13, 20. q.
These large Ocean Steamers so we'll
known in the Transatlantic business In
vessels for the Yukon River traffic FUR
nish by far the best route to Dawson CITY
and all other Yukon River points.
CALI. WATER ROUTES
Remember that this line enables pas,
sclgers to reacn the heart of the Goid
Fields without enduring the hardships'
exposure. severe toll and danger to HE
ami property encountered on the Overland
routes Apply Empire Transportation
Co.. COZ First Ave, Seattle. Wash. Or to
International Nav. Co, Bowling Green,
New York; 50 State ST., Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Should Stand by Their Guns.
Omaha Bee.)

Washington dispatches report that
some members of Congress are chatting
under the restraint put upon Congress
by reason of the war, and members Of
the lower House especially are anxious
to get away from the National Capital.
But they ought to bear with an en-
forced stay in Washington quite as
cheerfully as the boys Of the army 81
volunteers look forward to summer
in Cuba or the Philippines 1t is just
as essential that Congress does its duty
as that the men under arms stand firm
for the right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

An important musical discovery is
reported from Vienna i'll the shape of
manuscript compositions by Schubert
and Beethoven, which have come to
light in the archives of the Peter
skirche. These consist of nine songs,
a complete mass, fantasia for four
hands and a rondo, an in good condi-
ton, by Schubert, and a choral work,
with full orchestral parts. by Beetho-
ven. The manuscripts will he trans
ferred to one of the public collections
in Vienna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
PENNSYLVANIA politics are about as
now as anything this side
of Santiago.

The cruelest snub from fate that the
volunteers have yet experienced is the
outbreak of measles in Camp Alger.
Any other disease might have been
heroically borne as part of the sacrifice
made for ones country, but what SOL
der could maintain dignity or made a
show of patriotic display with the
mea SleS?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

For ten years, every military COM
pany in Germany has included it's pack
of dogs which are in charge of a petty
officer, who is excused from all duties;
III the afternoon that he may train the
ANIMALS for their work The short.
halred German pointer poodle and
shepherd dogs are employed, and they
are taught to carry messages or am
munition, hunt up the dead and give
signals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
From Which the impatient May Learn.
indianapolis Journal.)

President Lincoln's first call for 70 900
volunteers was issued April Is, 1861.
and the battle Of Bun Run was fought
July u. over three months had been
consumed in modelling and drilling an
army not nearly as large as the one
now in camp, and yet the government
found to its cost that the troops were
very raw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The declination of Senator Sawau or
New Jersey to serve as a major gem
eral is followed by the nomination for
this rank of X-Senator Butler of South
Carolina. The croakcrs cannot saw
that President Mckinley has the least
regard for sectional or political lines
in making his high military appoint
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

These words in President McKinley's
letter to the Gettysburg Memorial
Committee are worth remembering:
The living principles of undertakings;
"orthily accomplished for an unset
fish purpose abide forever, and guide
us to nobler destiny and still greater
achievements as a nation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

Those who are anxious to know
whittier We are drifting are informed
that we are not drifting at all W.
are sailing straight ahead under a good
pilot. who knows how to Steer and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The first state 10 abandon the Aus
tralan ballot system is Delaware. but
the politics of this state are not con-
Quoted on Very high level under
any method, and its backsliding can
scarcely be held up by the opponents Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The great Trans Mississippi exposi-
ton at Omaha was opened Wednesday
by the pressing Of an electric button
by the President at Washington. Now
Western enterprise and enthusiasm
will do the rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
course.

1t is pointed out that when the new
volunteers are all enrolled the United
States army of rs, 800 men will be
larger than the present British army
on both home and foreign service of
10000 And yet With these 22o000 SOL
diers Britain manages to make her
drum beat circle the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
More Woes for The Hub.
{NcW York Press.1

WV 7 u n A-ItSa.T
Here is more trouble for our bean-fel
army. = German doctor has dis
covered there is a bean fever" similar
in its effects 70 hay fever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

1t will not be the best way to con-
tinue the cementing process between
the sections for Southern soldiers to
try to lynch the colored men in the
Northern regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Judged From Personal Experiences.
cleveland Plain Dealer)

We FIdIII IIdI1I DcdIeT.)
One boy met another who had a sus-
picious redness about the eyes and a
droop at the corners Of the mouth.
Say" said the first boy, Il heard
your father was on ship once"
The other quenched a sob and nodded.
Was it a whaler?"
Yes, it was. And you bet he learnt
the business good. too"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The Spanish law prohibiting the eX-
portation of silver, as a desperate effort
to keep specie in the country, is a good
object lesson against taking the first
step in monetary depreciation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Horace Greeley Out OF Date.
(Florida Times-UnionD

IF7OTIda TlmeS- UnlOnD
The changing phases of American lfa
cannot he better illustrated than by
the fact that the young man who first
went West and then South will soon
go East and stop at the Philinnincs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The dime museum managers are ca
gerly hoping that Butcher Weyler
will carry out his determination to in
wade this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

Spain seems in a worse state than
France in lS10-11 when its ambassador
went from capital to capital in Europe
vainly seeking help for his country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
VOICES or THE PRESS.
Third Rate Show.
indianapolis Journal)

Indianapolis JoUrnaL)
Iola is being tried again, but he Will
not succeed in getting a big American
audience this time. He goes into the
background along With the Klondike.
base ball, Kid Mccoy and other ersc-
while attractions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

Just what Commodore Schley has
really done at Santiago is almost as
much of Il mystery as the correct pro-
nunciation of his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

ana arduous, and disheartening to any
put the most determined advocates.
The Wheelnen have done good mission
airy work, but apparently they have not
convinced the rural mind that the adj
Vantages they are contending for would
be general and far-reacilinc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
The Obstinate Rural Mind.
Baltimore American.)

The movement for good roads is like
many other things in this world, obsti-
nately opposed by the very ones 10
whom its accomplishment as q fact
would do the most good. In genuine
reform such as this the crusade is long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

In Chinese books the usual appella-
tons for foreigners are queitze (deviD.
yang queitze Noreign deviD, fan
queitze barbarian deviD. fan zei Char
barian dog, and la Ii lung (robber).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The dandy Seventh of New York,
now better known as the "disgraced
Seventh" is anxious to go to the Philip
pines, it is said. No wonder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The treasury receipts for May came
near the self-sustaining point on a
peace basis, but the war expenses
caused formidable deficit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

They begin to soothe and absorb the
pain and soreness the moment you APP
ply one. Hop Plasters. The cure is per-
manent and pleasing. Your medicine
dealer will supply you.