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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Fast Day.
world.

According to the Governors procla-
nation this is Fast day in the good old
state of Maine, an occasion of fasting
and prayer. 1t is safe to say. however,
that there Will be no more fasting in
Maine today,and very little more pray
ing, than there was yesterday or will
be tomorrow. The observance of Fast
day is time honored custom in New
England as is Thanksgiving in the fall.
but, unlike the November holiday. il
has lost all its early significance and is
40 longer observed in the spirit of those
who founded it. 1t was originally u
holy day, devoted to abstinence from
labor and food, and filed with religious
exercises and prayer for the fruitful
ress OF the seed about to be nut into
the soil. Now it has become merely a
holiday for the schools and some pub
lie institutions, with SHINY attended
services at one church in each city,
and no general cessation of business or
pleasure on the part of The masses,
Generally the college bail teams open
their season On this day.
In Massachusetts, where the obser-
vance of Fast day was first celebrated,
the holiday is now abolished. Old ira
ditions cling tenaciously, however, and
there has been no movement in Maine
to cease the present nominal obser-
vance Of the day. The day, in it's old
time significance, teaches Il good les
son that our country may Well heed iii
the present trying time of war. A
holiday of any kind is always welcome
to many, and anyway this one does lit
tie or no harm, even though it has de-
generated from what was q sacred and
holy day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
ANSWER IT HONESTLY.
Are the Opinions OF Augusta Citizens Not More
Reliable Than Those OF Utter Strangers!

The above is vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Au-
SuSta-
1t permits of only one answer.
II can't be evaded or ignored.
An Augusta citizen speaks here.
Speaks from experience and convic-
ton
Speaks for the welfare of Augusta.
a citizens opinion is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful
The impression created is lasting.
Curiosity is at once aroused.
Read what follows and acknowledge
these facts
Mr.. Ell Dow of Northern ave, says:
Il had a regulation old time case OF
lame back. l knew it was my kidneys
because l had been examined by physl-
clans who told me So 1t hurt me TO
straighten up, to Stoop, or to lift any
thing. After a cold or any unusual ex-
ertion it became much more active. In
March. 1896, | went to the ''Old Reil-
able drug store" of Chas. X. Partridge,
and procured Doans Kidney Pills ana
took them as directions indicated.
The benefit became speedily and was
radical. My backache or lame back OF
whatever you choose to term it mas
been entirely unknown to me since.
My wife was also troubled in the same
way. Her back would ache so that IL
fairly made her sick. She took the pills
and they worked as promptly in her
case as they did in mine. l speak well
Of them to everyone whom l know has
a similar trouble
Doar's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers, price so cents. Mailed by Eos
ter Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S ana
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

The orders to Sergeant Hegyi TO be-
gin at once to put the armament Of
Fort Knox in order was the most ex-
citing bit Of news in eastern Maine, this
week. 1t brings tn" people to a realiz-
ing sense that there really is a war. A
large crew Of men Will go to work on
the fort. Monday cutting down bushes.
painting and oiling the gun carriages
taking down storm protection and Old
Glory Will soon he floating from the fla g
sta!f The sergeant has made a requisi-
ton for ammunition and in Il few days
the Old fortitication will lack only 4
garrison to be as cffectual as it ever
was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Tuesday, the 10th Day of May, 1898,
1ArSBOR DAY.

and ! earnestly recommend to all people
in this STAGE that they observe the day
by the planting of trees, shrubs and
vines for the a1ornment of their homes,
the beautifying 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 ennobling and benef-
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 tWenty-Second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

tary cession, or exchange. or even bv
open conquest is according TO the prin-
clples Of International law would be In
PROFOUND an utter absurdity. The act is
robbery or piracy
What then becomes of the principles
Of international law? They are openly
ana outrageously violated by the very
Powers most concerned in establishing
them. This does not prove that the prin-
ciples are not good. They are the duin-
t-ssence OF right ana uIuity. II only
goes 70 show that selfshness and greed
arr sun powerful agents in subverting
thc rule or right among nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

to do soldiers duty four years and
come back to find that they had
dropped out Of the old groove in life
and that their places had been filed by
others. Some Of them had to begin life
over again and some have to this day
never been able to settle down to
steady employment or business. There
is a practical as well as a patriotic side
to enlistment and it encourages the pa
triotic by insuring the practical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

The United States cruiser Harvard,
formerly the liner New York, is in
commission and all ready for the en-
envy With the heavy college "Rah, rah,
rah'" that means business for those in
the way. When the Yale gets into the
game with the spirit that always
means victory or >eath, then Spain
must cry Down" But just now the
Yale is the Paris and though like the
city for which she is named, she is
very swift, her safety is not vet as
surcd. Some have questioned the pro-
priety Of thus naming these two aux
Hilary cruisers. claiming it SaVorod of
freshman year but if they only live up
to the lighting spirit of their names the
act will be justified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Demands of Patriotism.

III take a pint of milk this morning.
Abel Are we going to have war;
Sure. Whoa, there, There amt no
way out of it. ma am
War is a dreadful thing, isn't it.
Abei?"
'Yes'm but there's some things that's
worse than war. Thanks. Well, | must
be gettin' along
You are nearly an hour late this
morning, Abel"
'Yes'm. l had to stop an talk to about
forty iijits about the war Mornn',
ms, am. Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Capturing prizes is good practice
work and it helps provide money to pay
running expenses, but it isn't grim war
by any means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Every incoming vessel reports seeing
a lew Spanish Warships on the voyage.
They seem as numerous as sea sernents
usually are at this season of the wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

The base bail magnates are for peace
at once, at any price, The bulletin
boards draw greater crowds than the
bleachcrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Justifiable War.
providence .JournaI.1

= NV I'I'I ~ u TIITIII1
Burke once gave Il definition Of iusti-
iiahls war, which .!ih remains unim-
Preached. 1t was: "1h" blood Of men is
Wei shed WHOM il is shed 10 redeem the
blood "f men. The resi- is vanity; the
rest is crime Tested by that definition
thu War ". are entering upon is not open
70 ann question ~ - its juStiiability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Dr. Talmage says that Young
Americans should cease hugging vain
delusions." The great preacher always
gives sound advice. No Doubt h.
thinks there are other vain things
which are much better for that pur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

The Journal will not observe today
as a holiday. In these exciting times
the people want the news every day
ana the journal will appear as usual
Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

1t is no sign of patriotism to get un-
easy and excited. Unless you are go
ing to take part in the hostilities keep
about your ordinary business. Just as if
there wasn't any war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

NJ. Charles Yrearte of the Institute of
France, a well-known art critic and writ
er on art is dead at the age of 60 years.
his collections and became inspector
general of fine arts in France He was a
commander of the Legion of honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Jokesabout a Philippine on Spain and
about roping in Manila are now in or
der and are being worked for all thew
are worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Coal is the burning issue of the hour
with Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

1t looks as if some of our prizes will
be given up by the prize court. after
all. Too bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Lots of people breathe more easily
While the Minneapolis and Columbia
are cruising off New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

This is the day for fasting and pray
er.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Fling out the Flag. everybody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Speaker Reed and Statesman Bailey
have declared an armistice and are
basking in the sunshine of honorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Why Not?
The Flag.

Indianapolis N"wsl
Let us uutwist the British lions tail,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this time-honored 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 u.s.
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.
JTEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Monday, May >, is tbs day.


Maine expects every man to do his
duty.
HOW many people viii fast, today?
Many haso hall teams open their sea
SON this afternoon
Don't fail IL make plans to plant a
tree, May IT,.
Most people let their furnace fires go
out last week. hence this cold spell.
Names white city is again rearing
IDS form on the N.ind-swept plateau by
the kennebec
Every company should he given a
rousng SEND on' as 1t leaves for Angus
ia. Don't be afraid to show your pat
riotiSm and your admiration of the
brave and loyal boys who volunteer.
As far as known only one Maine man
was among the scores killed by the
Chll<oot Pass avalanche few weeks
ago. The victim was Albert w
Stephenson, who was born at Cape
Elizabeth, . years ago.
With Portland under a blockade at
night and With its harbor securely
mined and fortified the Forest City
feels pretty Warlike. and is worrying
little less about the Spanish armada.
a number Of students have left the
various colleges To join their com
panies. The seniors are assured Of
their diplomas and the undergraduates
viii receive credit to the end of the
year OF all Names educational in
sttutions Kicker Classical Institute
takes the lead with Is boys who go to
the front With the Houlton company.
1t is not a particularly pleasing
thought to recur to the average pa
triotic Bangor citizen that it was an
out of town man who presented Co. G
with a flag, Not that anyone dislikes
the Orono patriot. but it makes many
first to thus remember their crack
military organization.
A BrdGton correspondent writes that
farmers in that section are happy and
are congratulating each other over the
prospects for favorable summer for
cattle and crops. 1t is unusual that
cattle can be turned out to pasture
before the 10th of May and yet the
grass in highland pastures is already
sufficiently started to furnish grazing.
Despite the quantities of snow of last
winter this bids fair to be an early
spring for farming operations.
Hold open the positions of the boys
who go to the front A who will give
up fair job to serve the country for a
few dollars a month ought to have
some guarantee of the kind. There
We're any number of men who enlisted
in the Rebellion who may be said to
have ruined their lives prospects. by
leaving good positions, trades half com
plcted, business which promised well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

As far as known only one Maine man
was among the scores killed by the
ChiIkoot Pass avalanche a few weeks
ago. The victim was Albert W.
Stephenson. who was born at Cape
Elizabeth, - years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
Revenue for the War.

The time has come when Congress
war revenue. 1t is not, nor is it likely
to become, 50 vital a question as it was
a third Of a century ago; still it is an
important matter at this time and it is
fortunate that the bill to provide ways
and means to carry on the war with
Spain can have such a well qualified
man as Representative Dinglcy Of
Maine, for its Trainer. The bill. which
was introduced in the House. Tuesday
is now being debated and viii probably
be voted upon this week. The Demo
Gratis show their irrepr"SSible tendency
to play politics by lacking on free sill
Yer amendments and provisions for an
income tax, such as has been already
declared unconstitutional, but the
needs of the hour are imperative and
they viii have to yield their partisan
ship to the Republican, patriotism
which demands The prompt passage Of
the bill
The bill is framed along two lines. to
provide revenue by IN increase of in
tcrnal revenue taxes, ana to provide
for a bond issue. The provisions Of the
bin viii authorize the secretary of thu
treasury to borrow 50 much Of $500,
coo COO as may be needed by popular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

With Portland under a blockade at
night and With its harbor securely
mined and fortified the Forest City
feels pretty Warike. and is worrying a
little less about the Spanish armada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
AsFAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In Difference to the practice of the early
settlers of New England and following a
precedent that has obtained ever since
Maine was admitted into the Union of
States, and also with the advice and con-
sent of the Executive Council, | do ap-
point
THURSDAY, the 28th Day of April,
In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninetyeight, as day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28
LLEW ELI.YN

BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-28

Names white city is again rearing
lis form on The wind-sWept plateau by
the keunebec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-28
MEMORIAL, DAYS RE-AWAK-
ENIN0.

The nation will observe Memo
rial Day il this year of grace, 1898,
with deeper feelings and a more
vivid recognition of what the day
means than it has in many years.
Few are the products of the earth
that come to fullest fruition with
out constant cultivation and fewer
still seem to be the virtues of men
which thrive without persistent
fostering.
The nation has in the past given
abundant proof of its gratitude
aud its generosity, but for many
of its younger citizens the great
events of the last national conflict
were, as other chapters of history,
things they reverenced but had
not felt. Monday it will be very
different, for many a noble-hearted
young fellow will be awakened by
the bugle call beneath strange
skies for the first time or shall
await the coming of death on one
of our great sea-fyers flag.
The soldier will think of his
brother on the sea, so many of
whose mates rest in the fair South
land until judgment dawn, sent to
an untimely grave by treacbery.
There will be in many home tears
for the men who two days ago
marched away with brave hearts
TO the field of honor. 1t will not
be an old story, hard for those
born since that last conflict or who
I have reached manhood since, to
understand. The tears of maiden
and matron have flowed at recent
partings and in our hearts have
been rekindled the fires of patriot
ism and reawakened the profound
gratitude to the Omnipotent that
He hath blessed us by making us
part OF such a nation.
Nor will the great blessing of
the substantial reunion of our
country be forgotten on this Me-
mortal Day. The sacred honor Of
the nation in many trying months
was in jthe keeping of one who, a
generation ago, fought under
another flag, a flag of rebellion.
There is but one flag now. And
we shall not forget that great cap
tain whose victories and generosity
as a conqueror contributed so ma
terially to save the nation, whose
closing days of suffering made a.
union of hearts possible and whose
splendid work the soldiers of the
South, now eager to defend and
carry the flag to new glory, have
crowned with undying iaurels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-28
THE GUNS OF THE NEW ORLEANS

The cruiser New Orleans, one
of the foreign purchases for the
American navy, is an addition to
our naval forces OF more than tenn
porary Importance.
The big guns of this fine cruiser
are of type entirely new to our
navy and distinctly effective. They
have, indeed, quite astonishing
power. They are of the 6-inch
type, but are much longer and
more powerful than anything else
of the calibre in our service. The
New Orleans has six of these won
derful weapons all rapid fire."
capable of delivering a round every
ten seconds and besides there are
four A. inch rapid fire guns of
proportionately great power besides
handy secondary battery. AL
together the armament of the cruis-
er makes her one of the most pow
erful ships of her class in the world
for offensive purposes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-28
COLONIES.

About the biggest nation on
earth, the United States of Amer
lea, has no colonies although
the indications now are that a
colonial policy will have to be en-
grated on our institutions.
With such a policy in view, we
may find examples of what it
should be like not alone in British
rule but also in that of little Hol-
land which has had conspicuous
good luck in her colonial affairs.
Holland is thrifty colonizer. t.
The fortune of her colonial en-
pire, not unlike that of Great
Britain, offers a striking contrast.
TO the fate of Spain's worldwide
domains now crumbled. Holland S
colonies, indeed. are in area, popu-
1ation and wealth the most impor-
tant part of her possessions.
The latest figures, published Off
cially, show the area of Hollands
colonies to be 76o, 900 square
miles, while the present population
Of them is $4,000, 900, an increase
Of more than SO per cent. in popu-
lation without corresponding in
crease in area since 1870. There
has been a corresponding gain in
commerce. The imports and ex-
ports of the Dutch East Indies last
year were $r5o, ,ooo, 900 collectively
There has been relatively very lit
tie increase in the population of
the home country, which remains
ct present not far from 1850, 900.
The territorial area of Holland is
1900 square miles only. Hol-
land is, in fact, less than one-third
the size of a single American State,
North Dakota, and its population
is I 900, 900 less than that of the
State of Pennsylvania.
Evidently we can learn good
deal from our Dutch cousins when
we come to develop the Philippines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-28

and sermon, l0:45; Sunday school, $50: even
ing prayer and sermon. 7:3o.
Calvary, Orchard avenue-Morning service
and sermon. lO:a5; Sunday school, l2; even
ing service and sermon. 8.
Church Of the Epiphany--Holy communion,
s: morning prayer, l0:45: sermon and holy
communion, i0:45; Sunday school g.; evening
service, 7:3o.
81 James -whitsunday: morning service
and celebration of.the holy communion. 10 :4b
Sunday school. $50; evening prayer and
sermon, 80.
st Andrews, Mount Pleasant - Sunday
school. $50; litany, sermon and holy com
munion. lo:a5; evening prayer and sermon.
1880.
METHODIST.
Mathewson Street. Rev M Dick. Phi d
pastor-l0:45, An Earth Crsmmed With Heav.
en-; 1918. Sunday school; $40. K l.: 7:l5, or
gan recital: 2 30, memorial sermon; the
music will fbe in harmony with the theme
Frank Raia. harpist.
Tabernacle--l0a5, sermon. subject. The
Conflicts 1915. Sunday school; 6:45. e l.
80, sermon. The Strait Gate.
Haven, East Providence-I0 :45, sermon. Tue
Patriotism; IL 90 s 8; l.: 345. L 8, X l..
Miss Z G Hodge. Experimental Temperance
z, sermon The Invading Force and che
Hours Call.
Hope Street. Rev Rennetts Miller, pastor
l0:45. preaching. The Signi6osnce of Memorial
Day. 1915. Sunday school Al Il 6:i5,E L a 80
preaching; Mrs Mary Grout soloist; Nj
Francis Pratt, violinist.
Broadway, Rev o Randall, pastor-l0:45.
sermon. Israei's Home Coming; 1915, Sunday
school; 6:l5, E L; 7:.D, Memorial sermon
guests of honor, o u A M; all welcome.
st Pauls, corner Prairie and Potters ave
nues; A l. Rich. pastcr-Prayer, 10:l5
preaching, 10 As and 30; Sunday school, 1913
Il L. $50; male quartet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-28
TRAITS OF DEWEY.
He Always Had His Ships ~ Well Dressed
~ He IL.

no Always HAD HIS ships ~ Well Dressed
~ He Il.
"There Is one thing about Dewey"
said naval officer at Washington the
other day. "He has always insisted
that his ship should be as we'll dressed
as he, and we must all acknowledge
that Dewey's boat was invariably the
spick and span of the squadron, his sail
ors the cleanest and his drills the smart
est. He makes It an uhbreakable rule
that everything on his vessel can only
be done one way, and that the right
way.
mo slovenliness is tolerated, and
have no doubt that it was his method
ical care of all the details that made 1t
possible for him. 1900 miles from
home, to take his feet G2s miles from
tho nearest friendly p0rt, carrying coal
and ammunition with him, sail into a
hostile harbor and make q fight upon q
hostile feet and hostile forts that will
be celebrated for all time in the history
of naval warfare for its daring and its
success. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.