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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

TODAY AND FRIDAY ARE THE
LAST OPPORTUNITIES WHICH
VOTERS WILL HAVE TO REGIS
TER. LET NO REPUBLICAN WHO
HAS a RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE. IN
THE COMING MUNICIPAL ELEC-
TION FAIL TO SEE THAT HIS
NAME IS ON THE CHECK LIST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

IF THERE is \ SINGLE REPJ'p
LICAN VOTER IN AUGUSTA WHO
HAS NOT YET REGISTERED We
TRUST HE MAY ATTEND TO Thu.
MATTER At ONCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

The report of the court of inquiry VIII
be heard around the world. even as
was another famous report. one spring
time many years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Ne Aetics whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot he held respon-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all Communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

1t will be a bunder worse than q
crime if New York Republicans allow
the Ellsworth bill designed to gag the
press. become a law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Even the silver men in Congress
realize that it is a time for patriotism
fo,-oofta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
II Had 10 Be Pulled to Port.


1t is well known that the unfortunate
steamship La Champagne is propelled.
not Ivy paddle wheels. but by a screw.
What the public would like to know.
however. is whether it is a cork screw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

If Congress We're only as harmonious
and expeditions in all matters as III
granting that 10000. 900 appropria ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
The Voice OF Congress.

1t is not often that this country. with
its party factions and the diversified
interests of its many sections. sees its
Congress in both branches united upon
any issue. great or small But such n
spectacle has been presented this week,
and more than ever the United States
commands the respect and admiration
of the world. 1t takes crisis to brin,
out the strength and patriotism of a
nation. The crisis has come and il
finds the representatives of the people
at Washington all Americans, not poll
ticians or partisanS The voice OF
Congress is the voice of the people
speaking in unmistakable accents for
the maintenance of American rights
and the upholding of American honor
for peace. that is meant by this prompt
and enthusiastic appropriation of
$50, OOO, 900 for national defense.
Not for a long time has the national
House witnessed more stirring and
impressive scene than that of Tuesda,
when this emergency appropriation bill
was passed by vote of 81 to o. For
hour after hour one brief speech fol-
lowed another, all of the same tenor
though many of the speakers had never
before agreed upon a public measure
all breathing the same grand spirit of
patriotism, not jingoism. and unseltsh
devotion to the common country Then
came the vote, with every answer the
the Speaker asking the clerk to call his
name that he might go on record as
favoring the appropriation. In th"e
Senate. yesterday. the same spirit per
vaded the session that gave a unani-
NOUS and unqualified Endorsement 20
the action of the House
This act of Congress in putting $50,
100000 in the hands of the President
for the national defense, is in effect Il
across the Atlantic. 1t cannot fail to
have a SOLDERING effect upon the feveris 81
temper of SPAIN and for the matter
its influence will be felt upon all
Europe. The appropriation was nos
made in moment of jingoistic pas
sion. 1t was done with a deliberaton
and dignity BETTING a great nation. 1t
was done with a solemn sense of re
sponsibility and loyal confidence in
the wisdom of the nations President
Such scenes as those in Congress the
past two days. with their influence and
their lesson. are worth far more than
So, 100000 to this country, war or no
war
Let us hope that war may be averted. !
and that peace with honor will prevail |
1t may be that all the money appropri- /
ated will not be used 1t is certain thai /
it will be employed in "a careful man !
ner. 1t is also certain that if the crisis !
grows more serious and the eXigencies |
of the occasion demand it. Congress /
will put in the hands of the President !
$50, 600 900 more, or ten times $50, 900, 900 |
more, without a dissenting Vote, and
loyal and united nation will applaud |
its action without a dissenting voice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Spain cannot put up a very big bluff
while its bonds are selling at only
about 80 cents on the dollar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Any hour may bring the crisis, ana
how thankful the country is that it has
the man to meet it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Down near Calais an old gentleman.
q! years of age, is out daily with the
young people. sliding on the crust Aud
he hasn't a word to say about the
crusts when he was a boy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

We don't have much trouble in hear
ing the eagles voice high above the
the winds of March
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Compreh ensive.
columbus Dispach.)

When John Damn Of West Virginia
got married the other day he received
a telegram from one of his relatives
reading: Accept congratulations Of
the whole Damn family"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
II Only Needs Rolling.
(PittSburg News J
No Escape for Him.

Chicago might scrape the surface Of
her river ard use it for a bicycle path.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Not . "lImiied'' Company.
Philadelphia North American

Six widows have put in claims for
New York mans estate Under the
circumstances. the best they can do is
to organize a stock company and man
age the estate for their mutual in
tereSts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Does He Play "A Hot Timer"
NASHVILLE American.)

fNashVille AmericanD
There is pianist in London named
Muriat Mustard, and they say ne draws
all the music out Of the instrument iIo
uses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Spain is feeling more pacific since
reading the Washington dispatches Of
the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Won't northern Pcnobscot. and Maine
in general, be in luck if that scheme
for $2.ooo,oC0 pulp mill plant becomes
a reality?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Heavily Handicapped.
est. Louis starr

est. Louis starr
Is there society in Kansas City for
prevention of cruelty to animals? If
So why was this act permitted?
man in that city named a colt
HutzilOpotchi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Current Fun.
(NcW York tIerald,)

Warden G. =. Hoyt of Denver, has
designed an electrical spanking chair for
use in the industrial school for girls
Many will regard this as rather
shocking innovation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Chairman Cannon says it is a pcac"
measure. May it prove 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

1t is still in order to keep coo ana
wait
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

she feels too big for the rest of the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

The members of the n G. s. NJ are
only liable to duty within the State,
but it is understood that officers ami
men. almost without exception. in both
regiments have expressed their will
ingness to enter Uncle Sans service if
he needs them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Bangor people paid the city liquor
agency $4,000 for the year ending March
l. This is quite a sum for one city to
pay for mechanical and art purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Maine CiOssam.|
Making the Best Of Il.

Coolest kind o weather north an east.
an west.
An they're shiverin in the lowlan's o
the south
But Spring II soon be comm with the
roses on her breast
An honey will be meltin in Yer mouth.
Coolest kind o weather. When the blue
bird chirps a note
In Il little patch o sunshine sweet an
warm
The music in minute is friz up in his
throat
An he's peted with the pebbles o the
Coolest kind o weathcr-but it's with us
fer the best:
The song'll be the sweetcr fer the sigh:
Thars the glad note Of the robin with the
red upon his breast
An the springll come an kiss us by
and by,
Frank l.. Stanton in Chicago Times
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

SaCO Democrats seem to have re
tanned their hold on that city by about
as corrupt and dirty methods ever
known in Maine politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Misses Mary Hackett, Mary T. Hack
EFT. and Mary V. Hackett of this city
are visiting friends at Lisbon Falls.
Lewiston Journal.
No doubt her friends were very glad
to see Mary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

The Whitncyville Good Templars;
have lost their charter through the act
of some thief, and feel like a ship 1T
sea without ruddcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

That $50 600. 600 is only a starter. but
it may be a chaser for Spain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

A 12-year-old boy in kennebec
town. recently took a mean advantage
Going into a store with a basket o.
eggs for sale he inquired the price ami
was told they We're 16 cents a dozen.
Leaving his eggs he proceeded to an
other store whose proprietor evidentl,
had not heard Of the reduction in price
and he told the boy eggs We're 20 cents
a dozen. The boy promptly proceeded
to the first named store took the eggs
he had brought and invested 16 cents in
another dozen and sold the lot to the
second store at 20 cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
DI'NNO WHAT HELL DO.

IF the country goes ter fightin
| dunno what I'll do,
Course. you'd fin me Standn'
Fer the red an white an blue:
Put-'spose they hollered: charge
EN-"
An we had ter go like fun?
I've got the rheumatism,
An |
Jest
Can't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

All the big pines have not yet disap-
peared from Maine though they are
fast going. One of the old fashioned
kind was cut in Machias, this week
From the trunk log was taken 20
feet long. scaling 40 feet. and from the
three main branches Is logs of the
usual length We're taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

FL the country goes ter tghtin
| dunno what I'll do.
| helped EN- in the trouble
When ! went-in 'sixty-two:
But-'spose We lose a battle?
1t won't be any fun.
kaSe I've got the rheumatism
An
Jest
Can't
Run
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

REGISTER TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Boom for Cupid.

(St. Louis Chronicle)
Will the war scare increase the mar
riage license business? Single men.
you know. are drafted into service frs;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
Ward 8.

Alderman-CHARLES w. BAILEY.
COMPLEMENTARY G. DOE, ELMER
L. ,kIMBALL.
Warden-CHARLES A. SPAULDING.
Ward Clerk-PAUL V. BROWN.
Constable-JAMES A. JONES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

That the Portland young man WIN
if she was in favor of annexation,
came near having fit when she re-
piled, oh, this is 80 sudden"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

There's many slip before anncx1-
and Dcering, Just now the error of a
ward clerk in making the returns gives
the courts matter to settle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
The Prose Of Il.

NHtVHISUH 'IOUt.1
Though every one claims to be fonC
OF poetry. we never yet saw a Volum.
of poetry with the back worn off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

Sissbee is an excellent example of ;
man of war who can hold his peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10

what's in a name? Well. Sir Georc.
Cotton is president of the Bombay Cot
ton Mill Owners Association
The sun., 1898-01-25
MINT DIRECTOR PRESTON RESIGNS.
Tho President Requeated II. and Has Named
Mr. RoberIa Of LOMn for the Place.

Tho President Requested II. and Has Named
Mr. Roberts OF Iowa for the Place.
WASHINGTON Jan. 24-Robert E. Preston to.
day handed his resignation to the President as
Director OF the Mint He was appointed to the
Office four years ago. and his term Of office would
not have expired until 1885, His resignation
was not anticipated until this morning. when
Mr.. Preston was told that the President wished
to make new appointment to tho Office. Mr..
Preston said that he would withdraw when the
President should desire it. Soon after noon the
following official statement was given out at
the Treasury Department:
"The resignation of r. E. Preston as Director
OF the Mint was this day rendered to the Presi-
dent to take effect upon the appointment and
qualification of his successor. Mr.. Preston has
been connected with the Treasury Department
for more than forty-two years. During the last
four years he has been Director of the Mint. His
long experience and acquired information have
been very valuable to the Government"
The President sent to tho Senate this after
Fort Dodge. Ia.. for tho vacancy created
by the resignation OF Mr.. Preston. The ap.
pointment Of Mr.. Roberts was entirely un-
rect recognition OF the sound-money senti-
ment In Iowa by rendering TO ono of the citizens
made eminent by his able support, by his pen
and on the rostrum. of the soundmoney princi-
Piles enunciated In the ST. Louis platform. Mr..
Roberts is an editor OF high personal character
and thorough Republican"
President Cleveland. He has not voted since
1856. having been resident Of tho District OF
Columbia since coming from Tennessee in that
year. He was known during the campaign OF
1906 as boing strongly in sympathy with Major
Mckinleys canvass on scc9unt OF the sound
is possible that Mr.. Preston will be retained in
the Government service in another position.
The sun., 1898-01-25

month, The combined salary Of the two clerks
"aaInSTnGGsso annt ths & II was $500 year, he said
IL does, replied Mr. Kimbaii.
,,,SMsn, ! think you, win have TO- get along
me me, estimate was turned over TO the Comp
The only man who seemed to bring any Joy in
the Sheriff. He asked for 81 So 9s2, which was
Ug8 ssr,S iess than the sum appropriated for tho
heard the figures read he beamed on the Sheriff.
a.. su are 70 be congratulated," no said, and
this Joy will not be short lived" continued the
Mayor. II sounds almost too good to be true.
nov; "Wsii tGi me- n is y real n decreSsef o.,
clcrk. 'Ai' Nu"" 'n'''
Thv smile loft tho Mayors face. "Iknew that
arterwsrd however, that there RS was SS real % de-.
crease OF ", 600 In Mr.. Dunn sestimate, and tho
sraySIatee My pyfpi again r. are to be con-
" He is tho best Sheriff we ever had" said
Corporation Counsel Whalen.
AND no VIII be moro popular than ever when
he runs for Office again" added the Mayor. and
the t. estimate was referred TO the Comptroller
Willis Holly, tho Secretary of the Park Board
asked the board to transfer part of the appro-
rriation asked for to the credit OF the Depart.
weekly pay roll could T get i the % money due % 't to
them. He said that these men had not received
CAUSING spa hS
them.
The work of this board has been delayed by
the failure OF the heads Of departments To put
In their estimates in proper form and at tho
proper time, said the Mayor. The making Of
the budget Is work that can't be hurried
through. and until the appropriations are made
no money can be drawn against them"
But MIR. Mccartney of the Street Cleaning
Department got a transfer" said Mr.. Holly.
You had better let Mr.. Mccartney take care
9f his own department" answered the Mayor.
tied to the account of the Street Cleaning De-
partment. 1t is also true that Mr.. Mccartney
came here and tried to get 100000 more, but
he won't succeed"
The board decided to dispense with the ser
vices Of John @. Neil, who was formerly Clerk
Of the Board Of Estimate Of Brooklyn.
The sun., 1898-01-25
SUPREME COURT IN SESSION.
Justice McKenna Not TO He sworn In Until
wednesday Next-Cases Assigned.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Mr. Justice McKenna
did not take his scat on the bench of tho Su.
preme Court to-day, and a large crowd OF visit
ors who came to witness the ceremony were dis
appointed. He will be sworn in on Wednesday.
No decisions were announced to-day. Chief
Justice Fuller announced the usual recess be-
ginning next Monday and continuing until Feb.
81. He also announced the assignment of the
following cases for argument:
Tho Northern Pacific Railroad Company VS..
Patrick Smith, from the Eighth Circuit Court of
Appeals. on the first Monday in March, Mis-.
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company VS..
McGann and Smizer, from the Missouri Su-
preme Court, no date; ]. Henry Jorgcns, Sheriff
elect, vs. Yot Sang. haboas corpus under the
Chinese Exclusion act, from tho United States
Court for Montana. second Monday OF next
term.
The motion of counsel for preliminary argu-
ment Of legislative objections to jurisdctional
matters in the case OF the Labra Mining Com
pany's claim against the United States was
denied. and counsel were informed that when II
came up on Its merits they would be expected to
discuss these questions.
Among the attendants upon the session OF tho
court, to-day. was ex.Presidcnt Harrison. He is
TO argue the inheritance tax case. brought from
Illinois by the heirs OF the late John b. Brake
the well.known landlord for many years of the
Grand Pacific Hotel. The case will not be
reached for several days.
The sun., 1898-01-25
STALE BEER TO BRIGHTEN PAINT
And . Cold.LookinE Policeman Make Judge
Duffy Think Hard Ia Excise Trials In Queens

Mrs. Minnie Fischer was caught on a recent
Sunday leaving the saloon OF Mrs. Lena
Schmidt. at Woolsey avenue. Long Island
City. with pail full OF beer. She was seen by
Policemen Hunt and Burden. They held her
and arrested Mrs. Schmidt. The case was
called for trial yesterday before Police Justice
Duffy. Mrs. Fischer testified that Mrs. Schmidt
gave her the beer. which, the witness said. was
stale. She said that her husband was picture
painter, and that he used the stale Deer to mix
It with the paints. as II gave them a brighter
hue. Justice Duffy held Mrs. Schmidt in $500
bonds for the Grand Jury.
Otto Either, a saloon keeper of Flushing ave-
nue.. was arragned for trial. A policeman tes-
titled that while standing in front of Eitner's
place on Sunday the saloon keeper came out
with glass Of whiskey and insisted on the
policeman drinking It.. The policeman put the
whiskey in a bottle and arrested Elmer.
Either said that he noticed the, policeman
standing out on the sidewalk and that. as tho
guardian OF the peace looked cold. he thought
he would take him out drink to warm him up.
He said that the beverage was brandy. not
whiskey, and that 1t came out of n bottle which
he kept in his private apartments and not In
the saloon.
Justice Duffy said that the case was very
peculiar one and thathc would reserve decision.
The sun., 1898-01-25
8rae I'd oIIIETrT 10 sror.



wouia Ruin Capt. Carter.
SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan. 2A--with the exception
OF the opening proceedings this has been tho
most interesting and exciting day in the trial
by court.martial OF Capt. Carter which has
been going on for two weeks. For two
days Capt. Carter's attorneys have been
fighting tho introduction as evidence Of
letter they considered damaging to
their client. This morning tho Government
succeeded In getting 1t introduced. The letter
was In reply TO one sent by Capt. Cnssius f.
Gillette to Mr.. A. s. Cooper. an inspector on
Tybee Island. In reference to tho condition Of
mattresses put in the harbor work during the
month OF July 1897, when Capt Carter was the
engineer in charge. Tho letter was as follows:
"IPorsonall
"TyBEE ISLAND. Ca, Aug. 4.
"cdpt. cassfus Z. gillette, Corps Of Enptneer, U. s.
A.. Savannah. Ga.
"DEAR SIR: Before answering your letter Of
yesterday officially desire to make personal
request of you. This letter speak of shows me
that you intend to go back of the timo you
assumed charge of this district, presum-
ably for tho purpose of making an official re-
port in tho latter. Before you take this
serious step wish you to know what tho con-
w S SSsS M
liant man. and Is, therefore, credit to his coun-
try and also credit to the Engineer Corps. Ho
has done groat deal OF crcditable work in this
district. He is also a very ambitious man, and
II Is this ambition which now fear has brought
a% on .nd pFSSas Rsi to
IN exchange for their influence and power to
boost him along. II you pursue this investiga-
tion you are now making to tho end, It will un-
doubtedly cost Capt Carter his commission and
are a member. / therefore beseech you to drop
the matter, as the only real wrong done, far as
the Government is concerned. has been to pay
the contractor about one-thfrd or one-half moro
than he rightly deserved. The results have
was done exactly according to specifications.
The mischief 10 not serious. Besides. what
ts there to be gained by this investigation
have already pointed out what tho loss will be.
nothing to fear. have done nothing that
would blush to see published In the newspap pers.
1t is very calling, however. to have 70 give evi.
resienine. but then / would be assuming Capt.
Carriers faults. and perhaps lose my own
standing as an engineer. While that would
be very magnanimous conduct on my part to
let Capt. Carter carry off all the honors, after
all the blame to shield him. am not going TO do
80. My standing has cost me about twenty
years OF hard work. and do not intend to re-
linquish 1t SO easily. sincerely hope. however
that l do. Yours respectfully,
"P. 81 would suggest that / be permitted
to reply to your letter with the statement that
all Of the July mats were sunk before receiving
your orders. A. S. c."
The prosecution desired to get this letter I'M ro
duced to show that influence had been brought
to bear on Capt. Gillette not TO pursue his in
vestigations further. Other witnesses were in.
troduced, but their testimony was mainly re-
iteration OF what had been sworn to by others.