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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
Europe Approves the Monroe Doctrine.

The Monroe doctrine. for so many
years a cardinal principle of American
policy. never achieved so signal a
triumph as that of Thursday when the
representatives of the six powers of
Europe called upon President Mckinley
and in effect informed him that the
right of this country to settle contro-
versies affecting American interests
would not be questioned by Europe. 1t
is safe to assume that henceforth the
right of the United States to control the
destinies of the New World will not be
disputed by any foreign power. The
note presented to our government by
England, France, Germany, Austria,
Russia and Italy, while expressing the
hope that peace would continue be-
tween this country and Spain, was in
effect promise of neutrality in case
of war. 1t was more than that 1t was
an expression Of good will and friend
ship that must be very notifying to
SPAN winch ndQ ueluUeQ nerSel1 INTO
looking upon one or two of these coun-
tries as possible allies in case of war.
The die is cast. In the war that now
seems inevitable Spain can secure no
allies, and We need none. Europe
recognizes our right to end the insult
ferable conditions that exist in Cuba
and to drive Spain from the, western
world. All humanity approves our
course Spain stands convicted and
must be punished. Many times since
the Monroe doctrine was given forth 20
the world the nations of Europe have
been forced to recognize it's existence,
often unWillingly enough, and to obey
urcommand, Hands eff" But this act
of the six great powers Is an official ad-
mission that this country is right in
maintaining the principles of the Monroe
doctrine, and friendly pledge that this
right will not again be questioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
A Third Of a Century.

April 1856, third or century ago,
Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomat-
tox and the great Rebellion was over
The country was reunited in name,
but there was still deep and bloody
gulf between the sections. Let us
have peace" said the great conqueror.
and his terms We're the most magnani
nous known in history. AS the years
passed and the North and South re-
covered from the awful struggle, the
old time foes met again. this time as
brothers. to clasp hands under the
same flag with every star in its place.
Yet in the heart of each grim memory
lived, and in the hearts of their sons
this memory would not die. Through
the decades that have passed the
wound has never quite healed. Occa
sionally some unfortunate incident
would arise or some ill-considered word
would be spoken that has stirred from
its ashes the flame of the old anmosity.
The close brotherhood of the republics
early days could not again establish
itself.
But on this anniversary day, when
full third of century has rolled by. a
magic cure has been wrought and the
sprung up which has blown out of eX-
istence the old nickering glare of sec
tional animosity. and famed into being
in the common heart of the Union a
grand and holy flame of patriotism.
The presence of a foreign foe and the
prospect of foreign war has done
more to weld the Union together and
Danish the bitter memories of the Civil
strife than full century of uninter
rupted peace could have possibly done.
1t is worth all that the preparations for
war may cost, aye. it may almost be
said to be worth a Spanish war itself,
to witness that glorious spectacle OF
the solid South rallying around the
N'hioIl nag lploNIlHSs III CNciy NoIu anu
deed its devotion to the common cause
and its loyal determination to do its
part. or more than its part if need he,
to uphold the nations honor and de
fend the nations rights
The United States We're never so
united as today, and never before he'd
so proud position in the eyes of the
world. Never before was a President
so truly the President of all the people.
Next to William Mckinley the men of
whom this country is proudest today
are Minister Woodford of the North
who is at Madrid. and Gen. Lee of the
South who is at Havana. Both are of
the truest type of American manhood
brought the brave Virginian into
especial prominence, and he has shown
himself the hero that was to be eX-
pected of man with such record
and such an ancestry. Gen. Lee typ-
fies the South today in it's devotion to
the Union. The North never was. and
never can be- more loyal to the Union
than the South is now, only gener-
ton after the greatest Civil War that
history records. Thank heaven for a
crisis that has brought this inspiring
truth home to our hearts. Americans
+
There can never be another division.
and united we need fear no foreign
foe. There are 40 stars of equal
splendor in our flag. There may be
more, some day, but there can never ne
less. and never again can the luster of
single one be stained or dimmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this time onored Gus
tom should still be respected. and / earn
estly request all the people of our State
to properly observe the day in their
homes and churches, and to refrain from
all unnecessary labor, remembering, rev.
erently, the source from which SO many
favors have come to us.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber, in
Augusta, this twenty-fourth day of
March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
eight, and of the Independence OF the
United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor ,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

If Spain We're fit to be classed among
the civilized nations of the world there
would be no need of this exodus of
Americans from the cities of Cuba. If
the lives and property of peaceful
Americans would be as safe in London
as in Washington. Their situation
would he disagreeable, of course but
their lives would not be in danger But
the cities of Cuba are under Spanish
control, and war. or the immediate pos
sibility of war. would mean a mas
sacre of the Americans there at the
hands of a frenzied, barbarian mob
The savage ferocity and brutal cruelty
of the Spanish know no bounds, as has
been fully demonstrated in Cuba. Not
a Spaniard now in this country is in
alarm, and none of them who
might remain here in case of war with
Spain would be in any terror. No harm
would befall Them yet Americans are
hurrying out of Cuba to escape mas
sacre at the hands of the Spanish vol
unteers and population, well knowing
that their lives would be worth little if
they remained. No Spaniard is run
ming away from the United States to
escape from American vindictiveness;
he is in a civilized country, and he
knows it; but every American in Cuba
knows that he must either flee ors fall a
victim to Spanish barbarity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Many of those who thirst for gore
suddenly become less thirsty when
they hear that war tax would prob
ably be at once laid on beer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
Maine Gossip.
Easter Lilies.

We were the first to meet Him
For we had watched all night,
Pertaining the sad garden
Which held the King of Light.
The other flowers were sleeping
But we who loved Him most
Through the chill night We're keeping
Watch with the heavenly host.
We stood up pale and silent
When Heavens door sprung ajar
And shining ones descended
Clothed like the morning star
While dim with dew we listened.
The stone was rolled away
And bright upon us sliStened
Dawn of immortal day.
We heard the Mary's greeting.
The angels glad reply
And Natures voice repeating
What is it now to die
His first smile beamed upon us
Where bathed in dawn we stood.
That blessed smile has won US
Endless bcatitudc.
Then spahe lie: Since my slumber
Has been Your tender care
For ages without number
My glory yc snail share.
Each snowy flower upsnringing
When Easter Day is born
My promls" newly bringing
OF Resurrection Morn.
Frances l., Mace in Portland Transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Out in Kansas this week the NUM-
cipal elections in some of the towns
developed into a square fight between
vote in local affairs and to hold office,
and in some place they got hoggish
and wanted all the offices from mayor
down through the whole city govern
ment. Downtrodden man arose in his
might and made a gallant struggle
against the fearful odds. In one in
stance husband and wife We're on op-
posing tickets. The new woman came
out of the little end of the horn. but
next year she will try again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

The Briggs incident is now closed.
This celebrated divine who aroused So
much controversy a few years ago, will
enter the Episcopal church. The Pres
business at the old stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

a physician
f o II n d her
pulsei at lO4
"a " G ry
h / g IA rate.
T h ! n k ing
t h i s may
h a " e been
due to tenn
por3ry her
V 0 A 8 n e IS
when he eX-
amined her,
he watched
her closely
b u I h e
p u ! Sc con-
i, :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Attacks on President Mckinley
like that made in the House, THURSDAY
by Lentz of Ohio, are only possible
from the cheapest kind of Democratic
politicians who can never rise out of
the mire of narrow partisanShip. The
mastery vindication of the Presidents
course by Cen Grosvenor of the same
state won the applause not only of his
party. but of self respecting, patriotic
Democrats in Congress and through the
country. This is a time for Americans
to be united, and the man who is false
to our magnificent leader in this crisis
is unworthy of enjoying the blessings
of American citizenship. Our Presi-
dent is right, the whole country knows
it. and the whole civilized world APP
proves his course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

AS soon as our new cruiser, the
'Diogenes" arrives it will be in order
to fit her out with a searchlight and
send her out to look for an honest
Spaniard or an honest Spanish harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Not only Rhode Island but the country
of the recent election ensures another
term for that well-equipped statesman.
Senator Aldrich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Uncle Sam will do his duty to hui
manity. If the powers doubted it be-
fore their call, they do not now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

The SpaniardS call FitZhugh Lee a
Yankee, and he is proud of the title.
A few years ago it would have been
different.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

An article of merit is sure to win. So
with the Hop Plasters which are used in
thousands of homes with confidence and
success. Active the moment applied. All
medicine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
tThe science of food.

Tine SClenCe OF fOOd.)
Notable stage display of Food Plants
and Food Products obtained, through
courtesy. from AgassiZ Museum, Cam
bridge and Commercial Museum, Phila-
delphia
Each lady will receive a copy of Mr..
Worrells latest work-one of the best
books on Food eXtant. Apart from lee
from a select list of advertisements in
rear Of book meets the entire expense
making all absolutely free to housekeep-
ers.
Mr.. Worrelrs lecture. itself. will be en-
tirely divorced from advertising being the
same as any paid lecture.
No person admitted without q ticket,
which may now be procured at the box
office.
APPS, DIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

1t has been a pretty lively week, but
not quite so much history has been
made as was planned for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

America Will brook no European in
reference, and Europe has no inten
ton of interfering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

There is still time for Spain to yield
to the pressure, and save herself from
the consequences of her folly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

The peace at-any- price patriots need
not get panicky. There will be no
drafts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Now Bath and Rockland want mont
tors, and are anxious to furnish III"
naval brigade to man them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Now we hear that the Boston & Maine
proposes to consolidate the trolley lines.
as far as these lines interest this road
with its great network of steam lines,
and get practically the whole of eastern
New England land transportation un-
der one control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

at the same place in 1883. and has hei J.
that office tn the present time. has
served a. consul general pro tenn II DIFF
ferent times during the absence If ne
incumbent 10 the satisfaction Of the
state department and his government
Vice Consul General SprinEer's quick
wit. thorough mastery of the Spanish
language acquaintance with Spanish
and Cuban people and their iiiosyn-
cracies. added 10 his patriotism and
Americanism have rendered him pecu-
liarly wei fitted tn carry on consular
ana diplomatic relations with the
Spanish government. Being we'll
grounded IN international law and
Spanish Jurisprudence h. is considered
the oracle. Of the American consulate In
Havana. He belongs to the corps If
consular clerks or cadets. who are as
sured of a lifelong position under
government so long as their rank l.
vica consul. hut on promotion to consul
general they become subject to removal
through political changes the same a.
all other COnSuiS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

there was an increase of $35, 198, Ala in
the stock of money in the country, and
that of this addition 1876 ,0S4,223 came in
gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Lewiston many we'll rejoice. The
strike that has cost over 100000 in
wages is Off and business huns again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
Committee on Pensions.

The Committee on Pensions will be IN
session every Wednesday afternoon az
O clock in the alderman's room, CITY
building.
E. e. PARKMAN.
+. d. COLBURN.
C0RR1ttees
mar29d1m --.--.-- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Down in Phippsburg an enterprising
farmer ploughed March %. and planted
his potatoes the following day. Since
then he has been shovelling snow off
the potato plot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

In the beauty of the lilies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In Difference to the practice Of the early
settlers of New England, ard following a
precedent that has obtained ever since
Maine was admitted into the Union of
States, and also with the advice ard con-
sent of the Executive Council, DO dp-
nOipf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Another week and the story of Cuba S
freedom will be told.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Few Maine landlords have seen 40
years active service. as had the late
Jere Shannon of Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

n shudders at
r. the thought
4 iof being torn
RVTand rended
yvntnt the Il LAYS jaws
: cious tiger. In
every walk of
life, from that
of the laborer to
that of the pro-
fessional III an,
there are thou
8 a n d S at the
mercy Of a tiger
more relentless
than any found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets- All drug
gsts refund the money II IL fails to cure. 25c
The genuine has L. B. Q. on eacn tablet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

A we'll known Belfast man who is
sometimes a little absent minded was
seen on his way to work one morning
recently with a coal hod in his hand
When his attention was called to the
fact. a very Disguised look oVerSpread
his face as he turned homeWard to get
the dinner pail which had been left in
place of the coal hod. OF course all
promised to say nothing ahOut it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Thank heaven for peaceful Easter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Lewiston Journal; 1t is said that
Speaker Reeds Partially to school
teachers who visit the Capitol is due to
the fact that he once taught class ii.
a Portland school Mr.. Reeds biog-
raphy in The Congressional Direc
tory" makes no mention Of his expert
ence as a teacher. But quite the same,
Mr. Reed WAS a teacher for several
terms one winter term. for example.
in Brunswick suburbs while yet he was
a student in college. The writer knows
it Well. for Tom came into the Tontine,
Saturday night, and spent Sunday with
2 friend Of ours in an attic chamber #
that ancient Brunswick hostelry. dis
cussing good cigars. Buckles History
of Civilization and Carlyle's Sartor
Resartus,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Some of the amateur mines are plan
ming on the first game Of the season
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

The increase of the appropriation for
the pauper department from $4,000 10
$4,000 has caused a good deal of talk
among Saco citizens regarding the un
usually heavy drafts which have been
made upon the overseers of the poor
since the strike began.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Colonel Edward r. MorTell. the Phila
delphia. millionaire who summers ii
Bar Harbor, is planning to establish a
coaching line around the - mile drive
of the island one of the grandeSt drives
in the world Col Morrells coaching
line will be one of the most novel and
attractive innovations in opera ton at
any summer resort and society viii
take to it with guSto. His plan is 10
start a four morse tally-ho coach from
the Malvern hotel at certain hours IN
the day, probably one in the morning
and another in the afternoon on the -
mile drive. There will he relays of four
horses waiting at stations every five
miles and tow horses will be scattered
along the route at the foot of steep
hills to assist the coach in its rapid
flight over the sea and mountain roads
The coach horses Will go on dead run
under the skilfull guidance of Col. Nor
rell. who is one of the famous whips Of
the country, and the circuit Will prob
ably be made inside of two hours or
much quicker than the trolley or or
binary trotter could make it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Bath reports that business is booming
at other places than the ship yards
Three new boot backing establish
street all Well fitted up for a five cent
shine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

All out for church, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Bangor, in an unwonted fit of econ
omy. gave UP ringing the bells at noon.
But the working people miss the ia
miliar warning that dinner time has
arrived, and want the old custom re-
vived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

The Popham Beach Real Estate and
Hotel Association have been invited BY
the United States government to set a
price on a lot of land at Popham Beach
extending south of the Fort on the
river front to the Boston Steamboat
wharf This is the location selected by
Major HoAie of the u. S. A. for the
location IF the Notifications and the
setting up of the five l5-inch guns 10
guard the kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Prayers for peace are still in order.
Old Prob cannot do less than give US
2 beautiful Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09
THURSDAY, the 28th Day of April,

In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninetyeight, as a day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

General Lees right hand man at Ha-
vana these days is Vice Consul General
Springer, Portland man, who has
served this government at Havana
since LS,O. He was appointed U. S.
consular clerk by Gen. Grant in 1870,
was promoted to vice consul general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Several towns having boosted of hay
ing very young selectmen. Northport
now speaks up. OF the three men on
her board the oldest is 81. the youngest
% and the other y. None of them use
Intoxicating liquors or tobacco in any
form. How many towns can produce
the same?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

We were the first to meet Him
For we had watched all night,
Pertaining the sad garden
Which held the King of Light.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-10-15
ron 4 CONSTITUTIONAL CONvEN.
WON.

For number Of years there has been
more or less agitation upon the subject
of a convention to revise the present
constitution of Illinois, or Of so amend
ing IL as 10 admit of more than one
amendment NJ time. No progressive
people can live in procrustean bed of
law, and a way must he found from
time 10 time to change constitutions
and laws in order to meet the growing
requirements of the people or to pro-
vide means for curbing the privileges of
classes and institutions.
The first constitution of Illinois was
framed in 1918, when the population
was hardly $4,000 and the State only
contained fifteen counties. Chicago
was then unknown.
That constitution lasted for thirty
years, when II was supplanted by the
constitution Of 1913, the population
having grown TO 100000, and Chicago
was just beginning to be heard of.
That constitution left too much power
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-10-15
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THE AUDITORIUM WIZARD.

DIR. Depew's Auditorium speech was
u model Of cogency. cloquci,cc and mod.
esty. Moreover. II Is of immense his.
torlcal value In that 1t settles an I'M
portant dispute.
Says the doctor. In effect: "rwo
years ago made speech In this house.
The country was then poor. The farm.
ers were struggling with debt. Deficit
ran riot everywhere. Behold! After
twenty.four months the country Is tre-
mcndously rich. The farmers owe
nothing and have cash IN the bank and
there Is surplus In every hand"
What u thing II the power of oratOry.
just one speech and the wheat prOduc.
ton Of the country was raised from
i25.OOO.OOO bushels In 1890 to 5:,O.OOO.-
900 bushels In 1897 and G2O.OOO. 900
bushels In 1908. But no pent.up Utica
clrcumscribed the power Of the doe.
tors spell. The grain crops Of Europe
failed SO that we could sell our wheat
at 81 a bushel. then the subtle potency
Of the orator brought on n war ana
raised the export price to $3.50.
What would have happened II the
eloquent New-Yorker had made two
speeches!
Wheat would have been sprOutlng In
State street and rolling In showers from
the roof of the Masonic Temple. while
Europe would have been not merely
pinchcd hut ADMINISTRATOR.
Let us hope that the doctors second
speech will not countcrvnll the charm
OF his first, but rather increase 1t. 50
that our wheat ana corn AMI hogs will
90 on multiplying under his Aladdin
touch. II Is really criminal careless.
ness for any country to suffer u failure
OF crops when It has Republican ora
tor AT hand.
But there Is the Inevitable local thorn
In the doctors rosy assurance that he
did II. Once for all this disposcs of the
claim that our 0Wn Col. "Joe" Letter
Is the true father of prosperity.