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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22
LITTLE TIN GODS.
As Such the Recruits at the Recruiting Of
flee Regard the Regulars.

| Those who passed the eXamina tons
at the recruiting Office, Monday, were
an unusually nice lot Of men, and it is
| from men of this kind that Lieut. Hub
| bard is in hopes to fill the quota re-
| CURED from this part of the State.
| The work at the examining office is
very severe and at this time the men
are given an unusually severe exami-
| nation. All those who make their ap-
pearance before the examining surgeon
are haunted with the fear that they
Will not pass. This has the effect of
raising the temperature to an abnor-
mai degree. Those whose heart beats
cause too great an increase of tenn
that the cause Of the trouble may be
learned. More than one man after be
to find difficulty with veins, heart
stomach ana lungs, is sent around the
. ''''7 ''''
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CT or not his heart trouble comes from
go = i''''' i''' '''''''7 "a
Those whose hearts show that the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22
MANY WITNESSES
Examined at the Hearing Be-
fore County Commissioners,
On Petition for Discontinuance Of
the Coomb's Mills Road
That Was Ordered Built to a Point in Man.
chester in 1895.

The hearing on the discontinuance of
the road leading from COMBS Mills to
point in Manchester, which occupied
the attention of the board of county
commissioners, the greater part Of the
day, Tuesday, was adjourned until 8
O'clock, this morning
The hearing grew out of the action
on the part of the Augusta city gov
eminent, who voted to ask the county
commissioners to discontinue the road
that was ordered to be built from
Coombs Mills to point in Manches-
ter near the farm buildings of William
Lyon, Jr. The citizens of Augusta also
petitiOned for the same end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

City Engineer Getchell was the first
witness called by the petitioners, and
he explained by the aid of large dia-
gram which was enlarged from the
government survey of the land, the eX-
act position of the road. He explained
that it started from near the house of
ter and run southeasterly to the Wade
road. Thence east by southeast, across
Bond brook and down the north bank
to COMBS mills. All the different
routes to Belgrade, Readfield, Mon
mouth, Mt. Vernon, and all the adj
joining towns We're pointed out as the
attorney for the continuance of the
road bases his principal claims upon
the idea that the new road would make
much nearer route to this city and
thereby aid the trade that comes from
that section.
1t was found from the plan, which all
accept as correct that the distance
from Readiield to Augusta by the new
road would be about one-quarter of a
mile farther than by the present route
by Western avenue. From Mount
Vernon the route would be one-half
a mile farther by the new than by the
old way. From Belgrade it would be q
little farther by the new way.
The proposed road is nearly two
miles long, of which about 5000 feet are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

The matter Of this road is an old one,
and dates back to the year 1867 when
interested in having the road go
through, petitioned the county COM
missioners to have the road built. This
man was Tabor Lyon, and the prin-
ciple reason it is claimed, why he
which the road put through. was that
it would make a much nearer road TO
Augusta for the people in his vicinity
and all in that section.
The prayer of the petitioners was
granted, ana the town of Manchester
and the city Of Augusta. We're ordered
to build the roads. Before the time
limit that they We're given had elapsed
there was hearing, and the road was
ordered discontinued in 1870.
Again in 1892 the son of the first
petitioner, Levicount Lyon and w. II.
Lyon. Jr.. petitioned for the laying out
of the road, but We're denied their re
quest by the county commissioners.
still again in 1875 they petitioncd for
the road, and after lengthy hearing
before the commissioners, the road was
laid out and ordered to be built inside
of two years. The town of Manchester
has built its part. which is the section
from the Lyon farm to the Wade road.
NaoW comes The fourth attempt of Au-
custa to have the road discontinued, as
the city government does not believe
public necessity needs it.
The first hearing was held about
three weeks ago, when the commas
sionors and the members of the high
way committee of the city government,
the city solicitor and the city engineer,
went to the site of the road, and af-
ter going over the entire route, ad-
joulned to June 81.
At the hearing held Tuesday, there
were n large number. present, and the
entire day was devoted to taking teStl-
mony. City Solicitor Leigh appeared
for the city and e. w. Whtehouse APP
peared for the men who wish the road
to he built.
At the opening of the hearing Hon.
p. O. Vickery appeared to withdraw ms
name from the petition for the road,
for. as he stated it would put the city
to much expense that would be un-
necessary. and was opposed to the
building of the road. He said that the
representation was at the time ne
signed the petition was. that the road
would not cost over $500.
City Solicitor Leigh read the petl-
zion demonstrating against the contln-
uance of the road, the petition belns
signed by many of Augustus Leading
citizens. He explained that severa
who signed this petition had also sign
ed the petition for the road at thf
time. and all were in the same mind as
Mr.. Vickery, having been Leu to believe
that the road would be of great valu'
and could be built at small expense
Mr.. Leigh explained that the cost o
the road would be at least $4,000 am
the petitioners would object to its con
tinuance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22
A CARD.

To my friends in kennebcc valley:
take pleasure in introducing TO You
Mr.. W. A. Carlisle. who represents The
NJ. Stcinert Il Sons Co.. piano dealers,
Portland, Me. believe him TO be up
right in all his dealings. What he tells
you at night, you will find true in the
morning. He is located permanently in
this city, and those desiring a first class
piano 1T the lowest possible price, and OH
The most liberal terms, will do well to
call on him before purchasing.
20. Vickery.
Augusta, Me-, April Z, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22
Band Concert. Tonight.

The first band concert of the season viii
be glven, this evening. at the band stan(
in Monument park.
If the citizens will raise the money
asked for. this will 10 included in tn,
regular concerts, and they will be give,
one evening Of each week. Otherwise
this Will be the only concert
Turn out. this evening, and see if tbs
band is not worthy Of support to an eX-
tent far beyond what they ask.
The following is the programme FOL
this evening:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22
Steinway, Hartman, |er,aPease
James & Ho|mstrOm and other
High Grade Pianos.

The unique Aeolian and the Aeriol
(self playing piano)
4 fn'I line of music. small Instruments
and musical merchandise.
If unable to call on us, write to us for
any information desired and your letter
VII receive prompt attention. Catalogues
mailed free, lowest prices, most liberal
terms.
SIT CONGRESS ST, PORTLAND, ME
r. c. McGOULDRIC.
Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

Ephram Ballard of Sidney, was in
the city, yesterday, after part of the
machinery for his new saw mill at
West Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

The bicyclsts who have been using
the sidewalk on Hospital street for
their riding to the inconvenience and
danger of pedestrians should watch
out" for complaints have been made
and Marshal Morse has spotted half a
dozen or 50 of the offenders. He has
their names and if they persist in using
the sidewalk for bicycle riding, he will
certainly wheel them up before His
Honor. Judge Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

Col. I. X. Stetson of Bangor, was in
the city, Tuesday, going to Boston or
the Pullman in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

Miss Carrie +. Allen left for Boston
on the Kennebec, Tuesday, to remain
a week visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

Z. L. Lancaster Of Pittsfeld, presi-
dent and owner of the Sebasticool1 &
Moosehead Railroad. was in the city
on business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

Energy all gone? Headache? Stomach
out of order? Simply a eases OF torpid
liver Burdock Blood t5itters will make
a new man or woman of you.
mon. wed ,fri&wky,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22
N. STElnERT &SONS Co.

The leading piano and music house own
Ing and operating fifteen large stores.
Bolc New England representatives for the
sale of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-22

Brown and Tan
Worsted AID
Other Novelties in
Mems and Boys
Suits.
Soft front
and. fancy bosom
Shirts for Men
and Boys.
Balbriggan
Underwear and
Hosiery-.-Crash
and Soft
Felt Hats
Ladies' and Gents
Full Stock Of
all Summer
Clothing,
Furnishings,
Hats and Caps.
e. 4. DAVIS & CO.,
The Clothiers & Halter
iuneS wcd&sat.tf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

istvsticn.. IN this view OF their relation ana
the Relation OF the United States 20 sew
eral repunlicb, a change In the representa-
tion OF this country In Central America
was neither recommended by the executive
nor initiated by congress; thus leaving one
OF our ENJOYS accredited as heretofore sep
arately 70 TWO states OF the greater re-
public. Nicaragua and Salvador, ana "a :
third state, Costa kica, which was not a
party 10 the compact. while our other en-
Noy was similarly accredited 10 the union
stated as Honduras and non-tinion stated
as Guatemala- The result has been that
the one has presented credcntials only "a
the president OF Costa Rica the other hav-
ing been received only by the government
subsequently the three associated repub-
Hes entered into negotiations for making
the steps forecast In the original Compact
A convention OF their delegates framed FOR
them federal constitution under the ma me
or the United States OF Central America
and provided for central federal govern
ment and legislature. Upon Ratification by
the constituent states the LIST OF Noyember
last was fXed for the new system to go
into operation. Within a few weeks there
after the plan was severely tested by revo-
iutlonary movements arising, with a con-
sequent demand for unity OF action on the
part OF the military power OF the federal
states 10 suppress them. Under this strain
the new union seems TO have been weak
ened through the withdrawal OF its more
important members. This government was
not oflcially advised OF the Installation OF
the federation and has maintained an at
utude OF friendly expectancy, while in no
wise rehnquishing the position held from
the outset that the responsibilities OF the
tered by their tentative relations among
themselves
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

Joint resolution I appointed Hon. Shelby
M Cullom, OF Illinois; John II. Morgan. OF
Alabama: Robert X. Hit. OF Illinois; san
ford B. Dole, OF Hawaii. and Walter r..
Grear, OF Hawaii as commissioners TO con-
fer and recommend 10 congress such legis-
lation concerning the Hawaiian islands as
they should deem necessary or proper. The
commissioners having fulfilled the mission
conflded TO them their report VIII be laia
before you at an early day. il ~ believed
that their recommendations VIII have the
earnest consideration due 90 tho magnitude
or the responsibility resting Lpon you 10
give such shape 10 the relationship OF those
mld-Pacitlc lands 20 our home union as VIII
benefit both IN the highest degree, realizing
the aspirations OF the community that mas
cast its lot with us and elected 20 share our
political heritage. while az me same time
three-quarters OF century have looked 10
the assimilation OF Hawaii as natural
and inevitable contamination, I'm harmony
with our needs and i'm fulnllment OF our
The questions heretofore pending be-
tween Hawaii ana Japan, growing out or
the alleged mistrcatment or japanese
treaty Immigrants. were. | am pleased 10
say adjusted before the act OF transfer by
the payment OF reasonable indemnify 10
the government OF Japan.
Under the provisions OF the joint resolu-
tion the existing customs relations OF the
Hawaiian islands with the United states
and with other countries remain un-
changed until legislation shall otherwise
provide. The consuls OF Hawaii. here and
In foreign countries, continue 10 fulhll their
commercial agencies. while the United
States consulate az Honolulu Is maintained
for all proper services pertaining 10 trade
and the revenue. IL would be desirable that
all foreign consuls In the Hawaiian Islands
should receive new exequateurs from this
government.
The attention OF congress IL called 10 the
| fact that, our consular offices having ceased
10 exist in Hawaii and being about TO cease
In other countries coming under the SOW
| ereignty OF the United States. the provi-
sions for the relief and transportation or
destitute American seamen in these coun-
| tries under our consular regulations VIII
| IN consequence terminate. II IS proper.
| therefore. that new legislation should be
enacted upon this subject In order 10 meet
| that changed condition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
THE STANDING ARMY.
The Importance OF Its Increase In
Pointed Ont.

Under the act of congress approved
April g. 1885, authorizing the president in
his discretion. upon "A declaration OF war
by congress. or a declaration by congress
that war exists. l directed the increase
of the regular army to the maximum OF
62.O00, authorized IN said act There are
now in the regular army 57.S62 officers and
men. In said act n was provided that
at the end OF any war IN which the United
States may become involved the army SHAH
be reduced 10 peace basis by the transfer
IN the same arm OF service or absorption
by promotion or honorable discharge un-
der such regulations as the secretary or
war may establish OF supcruumerarN com
missloned officers and the honorable dis
charge or transfer OF supcrnumerary en-
listed men; and nothing contained In THIS
act shall be construed as authorizing the
permanent increase OF the commissioned
or enlisted force OF the regular army be-
yond that now provided by the law IN
force prior TO the passage OF TINS ACT. eN-
cent as to the increase or 20 majors pro-
vided for In section hereof"
The Importance OF legislation for the
permanent increase OF the army - ihere-
fore manifest. and the recommendation OF
the secretary OF war for that purpose has
my unqualified approval There can be no
question that at this time and probably
for some time In the future, lVoOvO men VIII
be none too many TO meet the necessities
OF the situation. At all events, whether
that number shall be required permanently
or not. the power should be given TO the
president TO enlist that force ~ In his dis
erection Il should be necessary and the
further discretion should be given him 10
recruit within the above limit from the
Inhabitants OF the ISLANDS with the gov
eminent OF which we are charged.
II Is my purpose TO muster out the en-
tire volunteer army as soon as the con-
regular establishment. This will be only
an act OF justice ana VIII be much appre-
Ciatcd by the brave men who left their
homes and omployments TO help the coun-
fVA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
ANNEXATION or HAWAII.
The President Rccites the situation
with Reference to the Islands.

Pending the consideration by the senate
OF the treaty signed June 1G. 1897. by the
plenipotentiaries OF the United States and
OF the republic or Hawaii. providing for the
annexation OF the islands. Joint resolution
10 accomplish the same purpose by accept
ing the offered concession and Incorporate
ing the ceded territory into the union was
adopted by the congress and approved
July z. 1858 / thereLpon directed the
United States steamer Philadelphia to con
yey Rear Admiral Miller to Honolulu, and
entrusted TO his hands this important leg
islativc act, TO be delivered to the prcsi-
dent OF the republic OF Hawaii, with whom
the admiral and the United States minis
ter were authorized to make appropriate
arrangements for TRANSFERRING the sover-
eighty OF the islands 10 the United States
Pitched on the 18th OF August, last, by the
delivery Of a certified copy OF the rcsolu-
ton TO President Dole, who thereupon
Welded up TO the representative OF the gov
eminent OF the United states the sover-
eighty and public property Of the Hawaiian
Pursuant to the terms OF the joint resolu-
ton and IN exercise OF the authority there
nv conferred upon me- | directed that the
civil judicial and military powers there
tofore exercised by tae officers OF the gov
eminent OF the republic OF Hawaii should
continue TO be exercised by those officers
until congress shall provide a government
for the Incorporated territory, subject 20
my powcr TO remove such officers Cnd to OIL
vacancies. The president, officers and
troops OF the republic thereupon took the
thus providing for the uninterrupted con.
flnuai1ce OF all the administrative and
municipal functions OF the anneNed terri
tory until congress shall otherwise enact.
Following the further provision OF the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
THE runrrc DOMAIN.
More Than 5000, 900 Acres sold Dur
ing the Year.

The public lands disposed OF by the gov
Crnment during the year reached S.tJ3.-
SsG92 acres. an increase OF 6li.Is0.2G acres
over the previous year. The total receipts
from public lands during the fiscal year
amountsd TO S2.gi7, 99jiS an Increase OF
$500 0C3 30 over the preceding year. The
lands embraced In the II forest reserva-
tons which were suspended by The act or
June 4. 1897. again became subject 10 the
operations OF the proclamations OF Feb
ruary %, 1887. creating them, which added
an estimated amount OF 1881 $50 acres to-
&he area embraced in the reserve Previous
~ created In addition thereto TWO new
reserves were created during the year.
the Pine Mountain and Zaca Lake reserve,
ia California, embracing l,6A,Jgl acres ana
the Prescott reserve in Arizona, embracing
10 $40 acres. while the Hecos River reserve
in New Mexico has been changed and en-
larged 70 include 10000 additional acres.
At the close OF the year 80 forest reaCrya-
tons not Including those OF the Afognao
forest and the fish culture reserve in
Alaska. mad been created by executive,
proclamations under section "a OF the act
OF March 3, 1891. embracing an estimated
area OF s0.7i9iH acres
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

general relation he Is directed 10 endeavor
TO bring about a solution or the question
which has moro or less acutesy existed
rights OF the United States IN matters OF
criminal procedure and punishment under
article Nv or the treaty OF 1880. This latter
difficulty grows out or a verbal difference.
claimed by Turkey 20 be essential, between
the original Turkish text and the pro-
mulgated translation. After more than
OF this country 10 Erzeroum he has re-
ceiyed his excquateur.
Great Britain and Venezuela.
The arbltral tribunal appointed under the
treaty or February. 1881, between Great
Britain and Venezuela 10 determine the
boundary line between the latter and the
colony OF British Guiana Is 10 convene at
Paris during the present month. IL Is a
source OF much gratihcation to this gov
eminent 70 see the friendly resort OF afbi-
tration applied 20 the settlement Of this
controversy not alone because OF The earn
est part we have had In bringing about the
result, but also because the two members
nnmcd on hohalf az Ncnezueia NJ CHIEF
Justice Fuller and Mr.. Justice Brewer.
chosen from our highest court. appr0pri-
ately testify the continuing interest we feel
In the dehntive adjustment OF the ques-
ton according 20 the strictest rules OF JUS
tice. The British members, Lord HeTschell
and Sir Richard Collins are jurists OF no
less exalted repute. while the fifth MEM
her and president OF the tribunal NJ r. DE
Martens, has earned worldwide reputa-
ton as an authority upon international
law
Burdens and waste OF War.
The experiences Of tho last year bring
forcbly nome 70 us n sense OF the burdens
and the waste OF war. We desire In COM
mon with most civilized nations. TO reduce
20 the lowest possible point the damage
sustained IN time or war by pcaccable
trade and commerce. IL Is true we may suf-
fer In such cases less than other cOmmu-
mites. but all nations are damaged more
or less by the state OF uncasucss and APP
prehcnson into which an outbreak OF hos.
Titles throws the entire commercial world
IL should be our object, therefore. to min
imize, as far as practicable this inev.
table loss and disturbance. This pur-
pose can probably be hest accomplished
by an International agreement 20 regard
alt private property at sea as exempt from
capture or destruction by tho forces OF
belligerent powers. The United States
government has for many years advocated
this humane and bcnehceut principle, and
u now IA position 10 recommend IL 70 other
powers without the imputatlon OF selfish
motives. | therefore suggest for your con-
slderation that the executive be author
lied 20 correspond with the governments
81 tho principle maritime powers with q
View OF incorporating into tho permanent
law OF civilized nations the principle OF
the exemption OF all private property az
sea. not contraband OF war, from capture
or destruction by belligerent powers.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10
AMERICAN FARMS.
A Resume of the work or the AgricuI-
turni Department.

The department OF agriculture has been
active In the past year Explorers have
been sent TO many OF the countries OF tho
eastern and western hemispheres for seeds
nnd plants that may be useful 20 the United
States and with the further view OF opens
Ing mp markets for our surplus products.
The forestry division OF the department In
giving special attention 60 the treeless re-
gionB OF our country and is introducing
species specially adapted to semi-arid re-
gions. Forest fires which seriously inter-
tcre with production. especially In Irrigated
regions, arc being studied that the losses
from this cause may be avoided. The de-
partment Is inquring into tho use and
abuse ~ water In many states ~ the west
and collating Information regarding the
courts and the customs or the people IN this
regard, so that uniformity may be occurred
Experiment stations arc becoming more eff
fcctivc every year. The annual nppropria-
ton OF $4,000 by congress is supplemented
by 100000 from the states. Nationwide
experiments have been conducted 90 ascer-
tain the suitablencss rs 20 soil and climate
ana states for growing sugar beetr. Tho
number OF sugar factories has been doubled
IN the past two years and the ability or tho
United states to produce It's own sugar
from this source has been clearly dcmon-
stratcd.
The weather bureau forecast and OBJ
seryation stations have been extended
around the Caribbean sea 20 give carly
warning OF the approach OF hurricanes
from the south seas TO our fiects and mcr-
chant marine.