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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31
n. .1s.,.s-.~ u.,.ely Career.

The 1tainS's" Unl1cky Career.
The last was the fourth accident tt
happened to the Maine. In AuguDt,
1896. she tripped her anchor In swing
ing around while at Key West. and
drifted on q reef and bent ten plates
along the port keel.
In February. 1897, a one-pound cart
ridge exploded during target practice.
and seriously injured three men.
In July, 1897, she was rammed into
an East River pier by her captain in
an effort to avoid striking a heavily
loaded excursion boat. She sustained
only the loss Of some bow paint this
time.
It is a Navy yard tradition that the
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31
COMMODORE HOWELL.
Commander Of the Squadron at

Hampton Roads. Va)
Maine was hooded from her launch
ing day. Rear-Admiral Braine. who
superintended her building and whose
pride she was, had obtained a bottle
of real American wine for her christ
ening. He was then superintendent Of
the Brooklyn navy yard. and he and
Mrs. Braine sent to Kelly's Island. in
Lake Erie, near the scene Of Com
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31
LIECT.-GEN PANDO.
0 of SPANS Military Leaders in

zone OF SPANS Military Leaders IN
Cuba)
mics prefer middle-aged and homely
women for such service 4 circular
distributed by the superintendent of
nurses in 1861 read:
mo women under so need apply. All
nurses are required to be very plain
looking women Their dresses must
be either brown or black. with TO bows,
no curls or jewelr., and no hoop
skirts"
The pay given TO nurses in the late
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31

The president and secretary OF war
are receiving letters from patriotic
woeaen all over the country anxious to
be mustered into service.
A letter received at the White House,
md addressed president Mckinley,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31

mander Perry's famous whipping OF the
British, and secured a quart of cham
payne, made right there from Ameri-
can grapes.
Miss Alice Wilmerding. a grand
daughter of Secretary of the Navy Ira
cy, christened the big armored cruiser,
and brought with her bottle Of cham
payne from the hills Of France. She
used this, and it was a severe disap-
pOintment to Admiral Braine. He has
his bottle of American wine still in .
prominent place in his library, and will
wish now, more than ever that it had
been the one to have been smashed
over the Names bow
Besides her accidents the Maine has
twice come in for severe criticism az
to top weight and seaworthiness. In
September, 1896, it was found that she
could not carry on her decks the two
torpedo boats designed therefor. and
the boats, which cost $4,000. were sent
up to Newport for practice work at the
training station.
In February Of last year Admiral
Bunce had to make to Assistant Secre-
tary McAdoo, after his experience with
his squadron off Cape Hatteras in the
gale of February and S. the follow
ing report:
The Names behavior at sea IN
heavy weather is bad. Her pitching
and rolling is excessive, and is attribut-
ed to faulty design in placing too much
heavy weight at her extremities. which
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31
THE STEAMER OLIvETTE.

THE STEAMER OLIVETTE.
lin the Service OF Uncle Sam Between
Havana and Key West.)
cannot keep a secret herself or let any
one else keep one Is not borne out by
certain secret archives kept in large
fire-proof safe in the war department.
One of the most active and reliable
Union spies in the late war was a wo-
man, who worked successfully for
long period. Eventually, however. she
was caught by the enemy and hanged
to a tree. Martial law, which states
that "the spy is punishable by death
by hanging by the neck" has no re-
spect for sex.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-03-31
OUR WOMEN IN WAR.
VOICES OF WIVES AND DAUCH-
TIERS ARE NOW HEARD.

Want to Join tho Service - Nurses OF
as Aids Of Any kind-sSOble Deeds OF
Women ON Both Sides During the
Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

crease the allowance for clerk hire from
81 .00O, 600 to $l1 300, 900. The latter was
the estimate of the post office depart
ment for this item. Several members
advocated the amendment. te5tifying to
the fact that postmasters in their dis
tricts were inadequately provided for in
the matter Of clerk hire.
The vote on the amendment was a
tie $3.50, and Hull, who was in the
chair, defeated it by casting his vote in
the negative.
Another amendment to increase the
clGrkship allowance $780, was imme
dately offered, and in the course Of the
debate members representing rural DIS
trcts seemed inclined 10 array them
selves against the great cities on the
ground that the appropriation for clerk
hire was absorbed by the big offices.
Hepburn gave notice that he should
offer an amendment to allow the post
master general in his discretion to use
$500 600 of the Appropriation in third
and fourth class offices.
The amendment was strongly antago-
nized by the appropriation committee. 1t
WIS defeated. IS to 60
Hepburn then offered the amendment Of
which he had given notice and it was
adopted without division.
Bahcock. Rep, WIS, moved to strike
out the provision limiting tn" use of the
$lan $50 appropriated for rural free deliv-
crv to the payment Of carriers and horse
hire allowance He said thai the salaries
Of the inspectors who Investigated and
established the rural delivery districts
must be provided for. II was defeated
Loud and others saying the limitation
was to prevent the US" Of This expert
mental fund for any except tn" actual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
DIPLOMATIC DAY.
Assistant Secretary Day Busy With Scores OF
Callers on Thursday.

Washington March l7-Assi~tant See
rrtdrN Day was very busy, today. II Was
diplomatic day and in addition Ia his
foreign callers there were number Of
S,nHtorS ana representatives. kept waiting
for some time in order TO get access to
the secretary. Vice President Hobart
w&~ prominent caller but he did NOT
remain longer than Ia minutes He was
Immediately preceded by Senator Davis
chairman Of tho committee On foreign re-
latious who was closetel with the as
siStant secretary for fully an hour. The
diplomatic callers included the French
ambassador. Senior Cana. the CHILEAN
minister, and Mr. HenSolmulIer. the Aus
trun minister. Because Chill has been
mentioned as the possible salesman Of a
war ship to the United States. the as
sumption was drawn that the minister
had called on that business. As a matter
of fact h is preparing Tor his departure
for his new post in London and has in
formed the department that he will sail
from New York. March - II was stated
that the Austrian minister's call had no
reference to presentations to the state
department in behalf of the Spanish side
of the present issue. In explanation of
his call it was suggested that he has not
missed Il diplomatic reception day in
many weeks and is engrosscd in reel
procity negotiations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
THEY FAVOR EOWDO,N.
Bangor and Portland High Schools Al 90 N
Rowdoins NJ. |. S. A. A. Plans.
fnarif,c0d

clhti H,mncrs Of the Bangor High
,Ia' imry V"tc FOR The proposed change in
atbr ,.t"iit' - ihc Maine lnter-SchOlatic
Cf,rnn,ny.itI :, i sl,., ~ outlined in the
dnin I',,ltl.,,. 6,l'lF".;id Is aG" The Bow
proToSl1iu1 r. H.. 1fHa'nciation made
.l.bnlnt,in' ~ .ii' Sch'piS IN the inter-
Ir:tpin.s affair1 ~, TX tx, ohars" Of IN"
meets. otc. ''''' ~ arrange Tor all
The Bangor bnvq ,,e,o r,.. g.;
This arrangrrncnt ~ first ~, -, idF3f OF
since talked il over and E,,,,1 aNJ NY nav
Il will be more for tbrir henat1, 'hat
BoWdoin. which leads in .,tI,la,i." ~
Maine. 10 carry out her nroI,nsiti9 III
When the matter was frs brni,,rh. 49,
many thought that if Bowdoip wst m l,i,. up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
WILL CONTINUE The FIGHT.
Lewiston WeaveTs Vote Not to Return TO Work
at Reduced Wages.

Lewiston, Me. March I7.-At q mass
meeting OF the Androscoggin weavers held
in the dominican hail. this afternoon
about 800 operatives We're present ana
speeches We're made by prominent local
labor men advising the operatives not to
return under the reduced scale Of wages.
John +. Cassista. the president Of the
local Weavers' Union, saii there was a
report that the weaVerS We're keeping out
the other operatives who wished to return
70 work and that there was much deSti-
tuition among the operatives. When he
asked those knowing of destitute cases to
come forward no one arose. When the
vote was taken as to whether or not the
operatives should return to work only
four arose.
Later a meeting of the wcavers was
held. These are the leaders in the strike
who had agreed to abide by the decision
OF the mass meeting. Only two of the 20
y oted to return to work. These two were
WeacerS who before the strike were en-
ploNcd on the poorer kind of work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

4 hcaIy thunder storm passed over
kinEilrld. carly Thursday morning.
Frank Davis, prisoner in the county
Jail in Portland. while working over vat
HI "hlSh lratner scraps were being boiled.
Thursday, lost his footing and fell in one
arm ana leg were badly SCALED He was
taken NJ the Maine General hospital
The Falmouth hotel in Portland. was
Fl"@rd Tuesday night. y representative
Of the Brown estate. which owns tho
property, says that the work Of renoyat-
iAG tho house will commence at once.
nl That il Will be opened about the first
Nj May with new anilord.
The Messrs. Hastings Of Bethel. Me.
Who are getting a large amount Of spruce
ff"m their Albany lot TO the Bethel Chair
Co. are now hauling nights as it is i'm
possible 10 run teams when not frozen.
ihry start their teams near midnight ana
run them mtil it thaws the next day.
Thy will probably complete their con-
tract.
Monday night a young woman came to
the Park hotel. took a room and left word
Tuesday morning. When the porter called
her she WAS seized with lit of dclirium
tremcns ami she gave the people in the
hotel 4 hard struggle to keep her from
iniiictinS harm upon herself. In her more
rational moments she said she lived in
Bangor but refused to give her name.
She said she had been drinking hard for
a week and had eaten practically nothing
"a restore her on the part of the people
in III" hotel the police We're notified ana
the woman was taken To the house of cur
rection.-EaStern Argus.
The Maine Manufacturers Club met
at Pittstield, Wednesday, and discussed
W0Ulen mill taxation. 1t was the unan.
imous decision of the meeting that the
mills Of Maine are not in a condition at
present To stand any more burden of
taxation. 1t was voted that the wooden
mill men of Maine appeal to the State
valuation committee and to the asses
sors of the different municipalities.
asking them that they give the matter
of wooden mill taxation careful consid-
Grafton. In case these bodies persist
in increasing the valuation of the mills,
the courts Of the State will he appealed
to and a test case made This matter
of wooden mill taxation means a great
deal to Pittstield where nearly S225,0 900
is paid to the employees by the three
wooden mills each year and was one OF
the issues of the town meeting The
gentlemen who are at the head of the
matter of building the dam in~the lower
power of the SebaStiCook haV5. been in
communication with parties who have
talked of locating a wooden mill there,
but they have notified the promoters
that they shall not do anything till the
matter of taxation of mills is settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

Fred ROussin. aged L. and Annie Bone.
l.. were before Judge Hanson in the mu-
nicipal court at Sanford. Wednesday,
charged with making false representa-
tons in securing a marriage certificate.
They Were held for the May term of the
supreme court. surctiCs beng furnished
by relatives The couple were married
by Rev. G.. l.. Woodforth, Jr.. March ..
having secured Il certificate from Town
Clerk Allgec on the strength of a docu-
ment granting permit purporting to be
signed by the girls mother. Young Rous-
sin later admitted that the signature to
the document was a forgery, hence the
arrest of the pair. 1t is said the girl is
as anxious to have the marriage annulled
as her parents are to have ii done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
WATERVILLE.

The many Watervile friends Of Mr
and Mrs. K. o. Robbins will he mucn
gritVed to learn OF the death of their
youngest daughter. Ellen, on TUESDAY
of this week, at their home in Need
ham. Mass. Her death occurred from
blood poisoning after an illness of five
weeks. Nh Robbins was for several
years the WaterNille representative OF
the Journal. and h and his family ar
Well known here. The sympathy If
many friends goes OUT to Mr.. and Mrs
Robbins in their sad atiliction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

y temperance meeting held under the
auspices of the Young Peoples Socie-
ties of the city. was held in the Baptist
church, Thursday evening. H. \.
Stackpole, chairman of the United So
cieties, acted as chairman of the meet
ing and introduced the speakers. NJ.
Is. Hunt of this city, spoke of the eX-
istence of certain social evils, which
are unmistakable barriers to the ways
of morality and good citizenship. He
thought that many We're too ready 20
dispense with open cordialitY to 4
stranger all owing to his alleged char
acter said to have been attended by his
presence in bad company. He
thought that persistent educational
work would certainly result in no small
amount OF good, w. G. Atkins of Gar
diner gave a mastery address, and re
hearsed the Maine situation as regards
the prohibitOry law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
DECLARATION OF WAR
Practically Embodied in Resolution introduced
by Representative Wheeler.

Washington, March 1,-Representative
Wheeler of Alabama, introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution. today:
Resolved, that Il joint committee. con-
SiStng of five members of the Senate. to
he appointed by the Vice President and
five members of the House. to be appoint
ed by the Speaker, be created to report
without delay to the two Houses an ad-
dress to the government of Spain. deClar-
ing in firm and diplomatic language that
Americans and American interests in
cuba must he protected and the atrocities
now being perpetrated in that island
must cease.
Resolved, that the Executive he re-
quested to Immediately transmit this adj
dress to the government of Spain by such
methods as he may deem most advisable,
together with Il letter of endorsement and
approval of this action on the part of
Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

la Grande, cuba, On Monday last. The
body viii be forwarded, Friday. ~
Omaha, where the interment Will take
place.
The House committee on naval affairs
Thursday, ny unanimous vote. adopted
the motion ot Representative Foss Of Iii
noiS, to authorize tn" construction Of six
new torpedo boats ana six new torpedo
boat deStroy"rs, ana the provision for
this has been Incorporated in the naval
bill. 1T is Improbable that the bill viii
be in shape for report 10 the iIous" before
Saturday or Monday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
The old Folks concert at the Congre

The Old Folks concert at the Congre-
gational church. this evening, will be
one of the musical events of the sea
son. Much time has been spent by all
in its preparation and as far as posi-
Die. it will be like the good old fash
toned concerts that used to be given.
The costumes that will be Worn are
very elaborate and while antique, are
very beautiful. Mrs. Charles Longfel-
low of Milford Mass, will also sing
with the chorus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

A good sized crowd was present at
the social given by Mrs. Arthur Jewett.
Mrs. II. l.. Edwards. Mrs. Bagley, Miss
Anna Day. Mrs A. w. Cunningham,
Mrs. j. NJ. Bates and Mrs. f. C. Dill,
at the Methodist vestry, last evening.
A most enjoyable supper of baked
beans, cold meats ard salads was en-
joyed by all. After this was over. a
programme of music and reading was
given and the remainder of the evening
was passed in social way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Auburn Buys the Davis Homestead.

Lewiston. Me. March 1.-THE Davis
homestead adjoining Auburn City hall,
was sold this afternoon, at public auc-
ton to the city Of Auburn, for $40 95.
The plan is to extend the hall in the
near future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Congressional Notes.

The Senate committee on finance Thurs
day. authorized favorable report on
Senator FrycS proposed amendment to
the sundry civil appropriation bin pro-
Viding for the construction of five new
revenue cutters, one of which to be locat-
ci at Boston harbor.
Senator Thurston arrived at Wash
ington, Thursday night with the body
of Mrs. Thurstton, who died at Sagua
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Seven Victims Of Chicago Fire Recovered.

Chicago. March 17.-At 80 p. NJ, two
corpses We're located near the south
wall of the burned Emerson building.
where one of the elevator shafts was
located. This brings the number
known to be dead to !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Has Been Seriously Ill.

After serious illness l was weak and
lame and suffered from liver and kid
ney troubles. | began taking Hood s
Sarsaparilla and it has done me great
deal of good. My husband was troubled
with rheumatism and liver complaint
and has been relieved by Hoods" Ce-
linda l.. Breed Chesterfield Factory,
y. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

Ike Merrell Of South Gardiner was
found guilty by Judge Larrabee, yes
terday morning. of assault and battery
upon Smith Brown. also of South Car
diner, and was fined the costs of the
court, $S.45, which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

The people of Gardiner came near
having another game of polo. this sea-
son, as FAN River and Bath wished To-
play here, this evening. AS the Coli
scum was not in a condition for 4
game, it was of necessity given up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

The funeral of the late WnsloW Hunt
Will be held, Saturday forenoon, at his
late home on Harrison avenue. Mr..
Hunt was "a years of age and the last
20 years he has been a hard and earnest
worker in the Methodist church. His
trade was a blacksmith. which he fol-
lowed al his home in East Pittston un-
iii he moved to Gardiner, some y years
ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington. March 17.-Post offices
have been established as follows: AT
Cooks, Cumberland county, Richard
Cook appointed postmaster; Sutton, Han
cock county. Mrs. Clara A. Rice appoint
el postmaster.
John A. Shuman has been appointed
postmaster At Great Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Death Of E. |. Bailey Of Mechanic Falls.

Lewiston, Me, March IA special
to The Sun from Mechanic Falls says
tat Edmund Bailey, a retired merchant
died, tonight, aged -. He had held
many town offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

Mrs. Alexander b. Stephenson of Port
land, has in her possession a Bible which
belonged to her grandfather Gen. John
kilby Smith. and used Dy him in the
Revolutionary war The book was print
ed 40 years ago in Edinburg by Alexan-
der Kincaid. His Majestys printer The
book is extensively annotated in its mar
gins and the print. though fine. is as
clear as when hrst from the press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

The Sons of Veterans have voted =
hold a meeting at Grand Army hall,
next Wednesday evening, and invite
Heath Post and Brookings Post Of
Randolph, the Union Veteran Union
and the Camp S. of Y. of Augusta, to
be present. The camp is now in good
condition and a large number of mem
bers Will be taken in at the coming
meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Andrews Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Andrews. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hail. Mrs. A. r. Hail. and Miss
Usher OF Providence, r. l.. accompan
led the body of Miss Helen Andrews to
this city, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Lubec Child Fatally Burned.

Lubec, Me. March 1.-THE 3-year-old
daughter of Mariner McFadden of I.u-
bee was fatally burned, Thursday He
clothing caught from Il stove. She died
Il few hours after the accident occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
IN THE HOUSE.
Rural Free Delivery Appropriation Increased
from $4,000 to 100000.

Washington, March 11.-No political
questions We're discussed in the House.
today. The whole session was devoted
strictly to the post office appropriation
bill, which was taken up for amend
ment under the 5-minute rule. The
question which consumed the major
portion of the time related to the allow
ance for clerk hire at post offices and
to rural free delivery. The House in
creased the allowance for rural free de
livery from $50, 900 to $500, 900 and de-
feated the proposition for increased
clerk hire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

1t is now understood that the new light
houses on the Kennebec will be started
April l. 1t is said that the reason they
have not been used before is because be-
fore the river is free from ice there is
but little navigation and the light house
board thought it better to wait until
spring before beginning the service there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

No other remedy is half as quick In
relieving pain, soreness. Inflammation
or weakness as the famous Hop
Plasters. Yon'll say so after using.
Reliable medic inc dealers sell them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

II. Il. Saunders Of cobb Divinity
school. who held revival meetings al
the Free Baptist church, two years ago,
will again assist the pastor, Rev. f. ID.
George. beginning. this evening, at ser
vices to he held ana TO which all are in
Vitrl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

For the cure Of Alcoholic. Morpb' ~e
and other drug addictions attend the
Maine Kelley Institute at ISL Congress
ST.. Portland. Maine.
Apr15, mon&fri1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18
Maine Pensions.

Washington, March 1.-THE following
pension changes are announced:
Original. james II. Garrigan, Soldiers
Home. Kennebec, s.. Reissue and in
crease. Leamma Taylor. Benton Fails
n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

A good number We're present at the
lecture on ''Luray Cavern by Rev. T..
p. Moulton. at the Free Baptist church.
last evening, and it proved one of very
great interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-18

Mrs G. II. Cunning, who has been
the guest Of her mother. Mrs. VIM. J.
Getch"ll. Spring street, for a few
weeks. returned to her home in Brown
vile. Me, Thursday