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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
The Question OF Prize Money.

There is regular system of division
of prize money devised for the purpose
OF making all equally alert to the op-
portunity for making captures. Pro-
portions going to fleet commanders.
division chiefs, fleet captains and COM
| manding officers of vessels taking pos
session are fixed by law. Below these
ranks the division is based on the rates
of pay of the captors. If vessel is
alone at the time a prize is taken, that
is the most profitable operation, since
the commanding officer of the captor
receives fifteen per cent. for his share,
and the distrfhption of the remaining
prize money4is directly to his officers
and crew in proportion to their pay. II
the prize Is of equal or superior force to
the captor, the United States govern
ment abandons all claims to its pro-
portion of prize money, and the entire
net proceeds so to the officers and crew
of the vessel making the capture. This
is premium for the capture of an
enemy'S vessel of war of equal or su-
perior force If, on the other hand, the
prize Is of inferior force. the United
States government must be decreed
one-half the net proceeds, which sum II
is required by law to pay over to the
naval pension fund. The captors have
the consoling reflection that this fifty
per cent may benefit them individually
in their old age or in certain circum-
stances of hardship. The prize money
of privateers is distributed on differ
ent basis, largely between them ana
their tough consciences.-Boston Tran
script,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Those cheap statesmen who hay"
shown themselves enemies Of their
country by haggling for cheap armur
plate are now given an object lesson by
another country. In these days of
cheap iron and steel it seems at first
thought surprising that armor plate
should cost $500 per ton. Yet an Ameri-
can company has contracted to send Il
large amount of plate to Russia at an
armor is accounted for by the enor-
nous cost of the plant. by the difficulty
Of handling such heavy pieces of met Al
and by the compleXity of the process.
a piece of steel Weighing 10000 pounds
is no tritiing thing to handle. and it
takes from three to six weeks to make
piece of armor plate. Each plate has
q different shape to lit the precise place
on the ships side which it is to occupy,
y huge press. capable of a pressure of
100 tons to the square inch, shapes the
metal before it is hardened When the
plate is to be tempered it is heated in
one OF the great furnaces-all the
handling being done by gigantic cranes
and then plunged six or eight feet
deep into a huge oil tank filled with a
mixture Of crude petroleum, fish oil
and rosin. Here it stays until cool. 1t
is then put into the furnace and an
nealed, after which it is put in a pit
and covered with cinders for some 81
hours. OF course there are huge borerS
and planers for finishing the plates and
providing the bolts for fastening them
to the ship. In the Harveyizing pro-
cess the surface of the plate is carbon
lied to Il depth of three or four inches
by spreading silica sand slack and a
clay mixture over the plate and sub
jecting it to an intense heat, from
which it is allowed to cool gradually in
the furnace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
One Beneath Old GLORY.

Don't you hear the tramp Of soldiers?
Don't you hear the hugles play?
Don't you see the muskets flashing
In the sunlight tar away?
Don't you feel the ground all trembling
Meath the tread of many feet
They are coming. tens of thousands,
To the army ana the fleet.
They are Yankees, they are Johnnies,
They're for North aud South no more;
They are one. and glad to follow
When Old Glory goes before.
From Atlantic to Pacific,
From the Pine Tree To Lone Star,
They are gath ring round Old Glory.
Ana they're marching To the war.
Don't YOU see the harbors guarded
BY those hriStling dogs of war?
Don't YOU hear them growing barking,
At the fleet beyond the bar?
Don't YOU hear the Jack Tars cheering.
Brave rs sailor lads can be?
Don't YOU see the water boiling
Where the squadron put to sea?
They are Yankees. they are Johnnies,
They're for North and South no more
They are one. and glad to follow
When Old Glory goes before,
From Atlantic to Pacific,
From the Pine Tree to Lone Star.
They have gathered round Old Glory.
And they're sailing to the war.
Don't YOU hear the horses prancing?
Don't you hear the Sahres clash?
Don't YOU hear the CannonS roaring?
Don't You hear the muskets crash?
Don't YOU smell the smoke of battle?
o. YOU II wish that You had gone.
When You hear the shouts and cheering
For the boys who whipped the Don,
Therc'll be Yankees. thcrc'I be Johnnies
Therc'll be North and South no more.
When the boys come marching homewart
With Old Glory borne before.
From Atlantic to Pacific.
From the Pine Tree to Lone Star.
They'll be one beneath Old Glory
After coming from the war.
Boston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

In the evening twilight of winter time,
when the FIRE sparkles and glows and
dances upon the hearth, there are dreams
and air castles of the future i'll the flames
for the Young woman who sits and gaZcs
into them Whether these air castles will
ever become realities, is largely matter
of health
No woman can hope to be contented
wife, the mistress of happy home and the
mother Of healthy children who suffers
from weakness and disease of the delicate
organs that are distinctly feminine All
the air castles that she builds will crumble
into dust unless she takes measures to cor
rect the disorders from which she suffers
Dr. Picrce's Favoritc Prescription is posi-
tive cure for all disorders of these most
sensitive organs. 1t makes them strong.
healthy and vigorous. II prepares woman
for happy wiiehood and healthy mother
hood. II robs maternity of its peril and
of nearly all pain. 1t insures children with
strong, healthy constitutions Thousan
of women have testified to its marvellous
merits. For nursing mothers il is the best
supportive tonic.
When dealer urges some substitute he's
thinking Of the larger profit he II make
not of youI welfare.
About SIX years ago my wife became afflicted
with displacement, causing inflammation and
much pain writes Rev J. Coppcdge OF Elmo
Kaufman Co, Texas. She cuuld not stand ON
her feet get III any position but what she sut-
fered great bearing down rain got her a f.ot.
tie ot Dr pierce FaVufltc Prescription which
she soon found WIS helping her, - She kept on
until she had taken six bottles Since tai ing
the last She has not suffered a moment from
the Old trouble
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Doctors now agree that
consumption is curable.
Three things, if taken to-
gether, will cure nearly every
case in the first stages; the
majority Of cases more ad-
vanced; and a few Of those
far advanced.
The first is, fresh air; the Sc
cond, proper food; the third,
SCOTS Emulsion of cod-liver
oil with hypophosphites.
To be cured, you must not
lose in weight, and, if thin,
you must gain. Nothing
equals Scott's Emulsion to
keep you in good flesh.
SOC and $I.oo, all druggists
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York. !.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
Tuesday, the 10th Day Of May, 1898.
ARBOR DAY.

and | earnestly recommend to all people
in this State that they observe the day
by the planting of trees, shrubs and
vines for the adornmcnt of their homes,
the beautifyng of their fields their
school grounds and roadWayS.
] am persuaded that the influence of
such an observance with concert of eff
fort will ever be enuobing and benei-
cent and will bear witness in the years
to come that we, caring for the future,
devoted this day to beautifying and in
creasing the value of our estates.
Given at the Executive Chamber, in Au-
gusta, this twenty-second day of April
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-eight, ami
of the Independence of the United
States of America the one hundred
and twcnty-second.
LLEWELI.YN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
Spajn and Privateering.

war policy the Spanish government re
served to itself the right to engage in
privateering. but said that for the
present it would merely organize an
has done Neither Spain nor this coun-
try is bound by the declaration of Paris
which forbids privateering. but tn"
prompt declaration of this government
that it would grant no letters of
marque won us the commentator OF
Europe and strengthened our position
before the civilized world. Moreover
our attitude made it possible for the
powers of Europe to command an
obedience from Spain to the modern
code of maritime warfare which other
wise they would have been able merely
to request of both countries.
With her regular navy Spain can do
some injury to our commerce. as We
waters, but by engaging in privateerng
it was her cherished dream of driving
and of infesting the seas with set of
cutthroatS with rowing commissions
and a not overnice faculty of diStinc-
ton between the flags of fat merchant
men. Now she must swallow her cha
grin and give up her plans of legaliZed
piracy, or she will have to settle With
the countries of Europe as We'll as with
us.
The degree of advantage which
American shippers and ship owners
gather from this conspicuous diplo-
matte success may be judged from the
fact that Spain boaSted of the posses
sion of 80 idle merchant ships to which
she intended to issue letters of marque.
seizure was in her case about 100, ,000; in
ours. off the Great Lakes, at least
2000 GOO or nearly three to one. What
pressure must have been eXorted to,
make her vacate this hishWayman
paradise of anticipation in which she
had been reveling these facts enabe
us to estimate.
There is curious detail about the
proclamation of Spain which should De
noted. The minister who wrote into it
the words "American vessels operating
under letters Of marque Will he treated
as pirates, not as privateers," knew
officially White writing it that thez
American government would issue 20
no American priVateers. The banker
ing for Yankee dollars in the maritime
provinces had to be appeased some
way. The best way discernible was to|
supply an imaginary visual feast of
Yankees walking the plank in the good
old Spanish style. This is government
under the eXigenCes of a sixteenth CEN
tury populace on one side and nine
teenth century international oblisa-
tions on the other.
However, this is a detail. The most
annoying possibility of the war has
been removed. since our cruisers will b.
able to look after all Spaniards in
regular commission. And as long IL
the present family Of nations holds to-
gether the world has seen the last If
what was once n daring. romantic ana
even noble venture. but has become in
these days mere marauding crime. The
torical figure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

This is time of deep repentance for
those states which have not kept their
militia in modern equipment and in a
good state of discipline They furnish
sharp contrast to the states which
can at once furnish their quota in well
trained troops. closely approaching the
regulars in efficiency. Maine stands
true to her motto in this respect and
her volunteers are as ready for the
stern work Of war as they are prompt
to respond to the call
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
Died
ERANEIIN

East Wilton-April 16 Mrs. Dorcas
Gage. aged about IS years.
Farmington-Aprl a. ArVilla Bailey
aged 67 years, ) months. % days; April IL
Mrs. Lydia S. l\ittridge formerly Of
Carthage, aged 10 years, months. q
days.
kinSfeld-April -, Miss Clcmentine
Cross. eldest daughter of Harvey H.
Cross, aged % years, 8 months.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The fleet has sailed from the Cape
Verde islands every day for several
weeks, but Uncle Sans hint to Portu-
gal to send it away at once or hold if
there until the war is over, will no
doubt expedite matters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The crisis shows us how tickle the
friendship of France is. The French
papers apparently can think of nothins
too nasty to say about us, and are
sassing' our country worse than we
did theirs during the Zola trial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Augusta will be very glad to enter
tain the Republican State convention.
June %, as decided by the State COM
mittee. Monday evening. 1t is certain
the convention will be a large and en-
thusiastic one, for though it is an of
year" and no contest is in sight. the
Republicans of Maine are united and
awake and will welcome the oppor-
tunity to give the strong. patriotic ad-
ministrations of President Mckinley and
Governor Powers a rousing endorse
ment. The campaign will be short and
sharp, and the work of the convention
will be ratified at the polls. There are
no off years in Maine Republicanism
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
A:FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.
THURSDAY, the 23th Day of April,
FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this timehonored Gus
tom should still be respected, and l earn
estly request all the people of our State
to properly observe the day in their
homes and churches, and to refrain from
all unnecessary labor, remembering, rev.
erently the source from which so many
favors have come to us.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber in
Augusta, this twenty-fourth day of
March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
eight, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

On our coming visit to Havana our
vessels will not permit the Havana har-
Dor master to designate the positions
where they shall lie at anchor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The new wing of the Central Maine
General Maine hospital at Lewiston.
was formally dedicated, Monday. 1t is
said to be the best hospital building for
its size in New England
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
DIR. Il. DetchOn'S Anti Dfuratfc

May be worth to you more than 500 II
You have a child who soils bedding from
inconteuence of water during sleep cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests tlio
trouble at once. ST. Sold by Bowdiisn'
Webster & Co., Druggists, Augusta, Me'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

John Sherman has been in public
office at Washington for 43 years. ;!
years as senator, five as Il cabinet off
Ger in two capacities, and six as a
representatives. 1t is such a term as
few men have ever equalled either IN
varied experience or in faithful service
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Cure the cough and save the life
DR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very verge
of consumption.
mon, wed fri, &wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
A MARTIAL SPIRIT
Aroused in Congress by the
Declaration of War.
Some Anxious to See Service But
All Want Commissions.
Expect Coming TO Maine TO Devise Better
Coast Deiences.

Washington, ID. C., April 2G.--fSpeciai.)-
| The declaration Of war with Spain has
aroused Il martial spirit among certain
congressman. who have already an
nounccd their intention Of taking the
| field. Without in any way disparaging
/ the patriotism of such statesmen. which
sounds well at Il long distance from
| Washington, these announcements are
not taken very seriously by people who
live right here in Washington and under
stand the circumstances. In the first
! place it H. proper TO state that no Maine
man, Of any party or representing any
state. has made such a declaration
/ In the dozen or SO announcements Of
| representatives. in Congress who We're
ready and anxious To take the field Of war
there are undoubtedly some men who are
thoroughly sincere. The rest are from
| close congressional districts ana are max
ing a heroic play to secure the center Of
the stage before the people in the coming
| congressional campaign. When you stop
to think Of it the Euardsmen and other
militia men. who will make up for the
most part, the compliment Of men i'm the
first call for volunteers. are not likely to
take very kindly 10 the usurpatiDn Of q
coIonclcy by a member Of Congress when
these places are in reality due to the men
who have shown special fitness for mill
tary duty ana who have given Of their
tim" aud their substance, perhaps for
y"ars. t" keep up the organization Of the
guard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The fighting blood of Ireland is al.
ways there. 1t was Gunner PatricI,
Mallon Of the Nashville who fired th.
first shot of the war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Senior Polo, like de Lone is now a
closed incident, except as regards his,
mouth which is still working beyond
the Canadian border.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Occasionally there is an old veteran
who. having experienced the horrors
and hardships of war himself, feels
that he has the privilege of ridculing
the youngsters who are volunteering
now. They'll get tired of it, he says
War is not much like a muster picnic
at Augusta. They are enthusiastic
now. but they'll soon wish they had
resigned Such talk, which is not
very common, is little credit to the
one making it. The boys of today who
are so loyalty coming to the front st
their Country's call. are as worthy Of
fighting their country's battles and Of
going to war as Names representatives
as We're their fathers in 81. The vol
untecrs of today are inspired by as
high motives as inspired the volunteer
of a generation ago, and the 1900 and
more men who make up Names fest
quota for the Spanish war are an hon
roll of which the State will be ever
proud. The National Guard is made
up of sturdy young fellows of courage
and patriotism, and they volunteer at
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The United States and Spain are
united upon one point at least. They
agree that war exists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

While remembering the Maine. it Will
do no harm to also keep in mind the
NlrSinius of quarter of Il century ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

1t is an un-Amcrican act to hang
Weyler and Blanco in ehigy. They
should be hanged in Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

There are many bad eggs behind Ha-
vana's WALL but they will not be
thrown at our warships
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Chicago paper announces that the
goddess of liberty will be queen of the
May, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
Married..
kENNEBEC.

Boston, Mass.-Jan. Is, by Justice of the
Peace James Q. Fallon, William Il, Ryan
and Mrs Bernice T. Wing, both of Au-
guSta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

There is no doubt that the Somers
is a gold brick
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

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have for weeks poured in upon Gov
ernpr Powers ana AdjutaHt General
Richards fr"n m'n not connected with
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Tramp, tramp, tramp, the boys are
marching.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Our flag is still there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

M notice Whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot he held rcsuOu-
siblc for the preservation or return of
rejected communications
Address nll communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au.
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

one of the many Maine ships dis
tnctly in danger at this time is the
Samuel Skoliield H.. owned in Bruins
wick and named for one Of the promi
nent citizens of that town. She is now
in the immediate vicinity of the Cape
Verde islands on her way from New
York to Hong Kong. Capt. Hall of
brunswick. commands her. and he has
with HIM on this voyage his Wife and
daughter Miss Sadie Hall, who is a
great favorite in the society Of the COL
lege town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Have you got used to calling il til
present war;"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Rally round the flag, boys, rally once
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The army and navy forever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

My country. It's of thee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

All the mills in Biddeford ana SAGE
are now running full capacity on IL,
cut-doWn. The two cities are con
graduating themselves that they didn1
lose as much in wages as New Redfor,
did. The loss was close to 500. .ooo
though.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

y Southwest Harhor man boasts Of 4
cat that has brought up three hroods
of chickens and brought them up Well
too. She takes care of one lot CuddlinG
them up as if they We're kittens. until
there are new ones hatched. then the
first ones are taken away and the small
ones are given to Mrs. Topsy She has
ten now. but is not allowed with them
nights. Mr., Henry +. Trundy, h"
owner. can We'll afford to challenge the
world on philanthropic. motherly eats
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

y Portland young Lazy bicyclist bro&e
the chain Of her wheel while riding fac
from home, one day this week. \ male
rider and a clothes line came to her
rescue and toWed her back TO the city.
Just what salvage the rescuer claimed
is not reported.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27
Maine 0ogsa(p.
Hats on! The Elau!

Hats off. Hats off, Along the stree
there comes
4 hIarc of bugles. a rufllc of drums,
A flash of color beneath the sky.
Hats of. The flag is passing by.
Blue and crimson and white it shines
over the stecl-tippcd ordered lines.
Hats off, The colorS before us fly,
But more than the Flag is passing by.
Sea fights and land fights. grim and great
Ought to make and save a State;
Weary marches and sinking ships,
Cheers of victory on dying lips;
Days of plenty and days of peace.
March of Il strong lands swift increase.
Equal justice, right anl law
Stately honor and reverend awe.
Sign of a nation great and strong
TO guard her people from foreign wrong
Pride and glory and honor, all
i've in the colors to stand or fail.
Hats Off Along the street there comes
A bare of bugles. a ruf1c of drums,
And loyal hearts are beating high.
Hats off, The Flag is passing by.
YOUTHS Companion.
Put out your flag
The boy in blue is the popular idol
now.
Not very attractive weather for a
muster III camp Powers.
Have you got used to calling it the
''prpSent war;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

The boy in blue is the popular ido
now.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-04-27

Under a law Of 81 the Bangor X
Aroostook transports The troops free of
charge Only the Houlton company,
however, will thus got free ride.
Both the Maine Central and the Pos
ton & Main" have passed the following
order: "Noted-That amy officer ur
employee of this company now a mem
her of the National Guard or tn" Naval
Reserves, who by volunteering or under
orders enters or has entered upon au-
tive military or naval service under
state an federal authority. shan reccil r.
one half ot his present; 3e} during such
service, and upon being honorably dis
charged therefrom. shall he restored to
as good position in the company r
serVic" as that now held hy him.