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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.

Commodore Deweys old ship, the
Brooklyn. sends him the heartiest
congratulations Commodore Schley
cables Bully boys! Consratula-
tons"
REPORTS of the bombardment Of
Manila not substantiated. Latest
reports says Com. Dewey gives
Spanish q hours to surrender
stores. coal and cable or suffer con-
sequences. Spain understood to
have instructed Capt. Gen. August
TO comply with demands.
So-called official dispatches re-
ceived at Madrid claim that Dewey's
fleet fired petroleum bombs" into
Manila.
The Senate passed d bill provid
inc for the enlistment Of 100, 900 yell
low fever immunes and brigade
of engineers.
The House passed. without dis
sention. the army deficiency bill.
Martial law has bcen proclaimed
at Madrid. The customary procla-
nations We're posted at midnight.
The proclamation was due to the
attitude of certain political parties
since the news from Manila. The
whole garrison is ready in the bar
racks.
1t is suggested at Madrid that the
half breeds at Manila arsenal, in
surgents at heart, cut the cables
connecting with the submarine
mines, enabling Dewey to force the
harbor in safety.
A Madrid special says that all
classes, especially politicians, hope
for the intervention of continental
powers. especially Germany and
Russia.
Spanish torpedo boats are still
cruising in the straits of Gibraltar
and adjacent waters.
The President soon will issue a
proclamation inrestraint OF spanish
subjects in the United States.
The Spanish ministers admit that
the naval battle at Manila ended in
an utter rout, but they are re-
solved to spare no efforts in the de-
fence Of their country.
The most intense excitement at
Madrid. Cabinet council places city
under martial law and civil guards
hold the city. People greatly dis
satisfied with result of Manila bat
tie
Details of Sundays Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03

London May a. official news agency dispatch from
Madrd this afternoon says: Scnor Sagasta has gone
palace 1t understood that the object communicate
the Queen Regent dispatches announcing that the OF Ca
has been RACED the ground and the rnortet part
Manila burned, The Americans fired petroleum bombs" An
extraordinary cabinet council has been convoked for o'clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03
intense Excitement at MaddThe Overthrow Of the Government
Probable, With the Formation Of National Ministry
The Maine National Guard Goes Into Cam1800 Men Good
Tree Ready to Defend Old Glory

Mia say that Olympia, Boston,
Raleigh. Concord. Petrol and Mon
acacy did the fighting. No word
yet that any of our ships were dis
ahled
1t is positively denied in well-in-
formed circles that the Powers will
intervene at the present juncture
The Nashville captures steamer
Argonanta off Cienfuegos, with
Spanish colonel eight lieutenants,
10 privates ana non-commissioned
officers. Being towed to Key West.
Weyler declares himself ready to
return to Cuba and undertake the
leadership of aggressive warfare
= against United States and head the
army of invasion.
Five thousand men will embark
at Tampa, by Sunday, for the inva-
sion of Cuba.
Washington, May 2.-It is a curious
fact that the nations most directly in
tercsted of all the great powers in the
l.
terday, should be among the last Off
cially to know of the result. Up to the
no information that our government
had received of the brilliant victory OF
Commodore Dewey and the winning of
the battle of Manila on May day, came
to the government other than through
the medium of the press dispatches
If the report is true that Commodore
Dewey has begun bombardment and
blockade of Manila. today it is unlikely
that he can spare vessel to carry the
news to Hong Kong, the nearest cable
station. so it is not known when official
advices will come. There was some ex-
pectation that through the surrender of
the city the commodore might acquire
control of the cable, but even then there
might be practical difficulties in com
municating through it,
Officers of Commodore DcWey's fleet
include at least one lieutenant who is q
good practical electrician and tele-
grapher, but it is not known that he is
able to work a cable successfully
moreover, it is feared that before retir
ing from the city the Spanish troops
will smash delicate and complicated
electrical apparatus for the reception
and dispatch of messages and it is very
uncertain whether there is enough
technical skill in the fleet to repair such
damage without aid from the main
land.
The mere cutting OF the cable, as re-
ported by the Spaniards, is not regard
ed as pdfllculafly serious. Slice, DeiIlS
hemmed in there by the American
blockading fleet, the Spaniards would
not be able to make the cut far off
shore; so that the cable could be easily
grappled and repaired.
The greatest anxiety is felt as to the
casualties sustained by the American
fleet. From the stubborn defence made
by the Spaniards it is feared that be
fore they burned. blew up or sank their
ships they managed to infict severe
damage upon Commodore Dewey s
squadron All of the ships engaged
We're vulnerable in their lack of protec-
ton to life. There was not an armorel
ship in Commodore Dewey's fleet, the
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington. May Forecast for
Tuesday: New England and eastern
New York: Cloudy weather and show
crs; warmer. southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03
LIGHT SHOWERS.

Boston May 2.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity, Tuesday: Gener-
ALLY cloudy and occasional light show
ers are probable; variable winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
,,p,va,sa INFLUENCING LAW

In referring to the anti-lynching law III
Ohio the Montgomery Advertiser nlen-
,iors the interesting fact that such a law
&C once i'm force in the State of AlaDa-
ma. 1t was enacted during the re0o"-
struction period, but was repealed by the
first Legislature that was elected al'ei
Tho white men of the State got control OF
The government. The repeal Dill passed
Tho House December u, 1874, receiving the
sunnort Of every Democrat, with one or
two exceptions, and the opposition OF all
the white and negro Republicans, with
one exception.
This is the view, says our contempt
rary. which the native Alabamians look
Of the law after a trial of halfAa dozen
wears during which suits had been com
meneed in some counties which Woulu
have ruined them completely, II the Ia"
had remained on the statute book ana
had been pushed to the limits contem-
niated nv its trainers and advocates.
In our opinion the inevitable enect OF
such legislation is not TO prevent lynch-
ing. but as in the case of Alabama 10
arouse public sentiment against the law
The law.abiding citizens of county are
not willing to hold themselves responsible
for the lawlessness of the mob, ana can
see no reason why it should be taxed
TO pay for the act of a lawless band.
Therefore the law must either become
a dead letter, or it will be repealed In re-
Spouse to popular demand. AS we have
SO often said in this connection, II is
manifestly absurd TO attempt to make
the people of any community obey the
fundamental law OF the land by statutory
enactment The constitution provides
that every man accused of a crime shall
have fair trial. and If the people do not
respect that great principle Of constitu-
tlonal government and of American JUS
tice, they cannot be made to respect II
and TO obey the injunction by an act OF
the Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
ARE FORCE BILL THEORIES TO
BE REVIVED?

II lie announced that the Attorney
General has advised the President that
no case exists IN South Carolina that
3ustifies the Federal Government in in
:erfering there with Federal power This
IL well as far as il goes, but the Attor-
ney-Generals telegram to the United
states District Attorney asking Informal
ton as to the actual facts of the case,
inquiries of him whether any such condi-
ton OF instruction or disturbance exists
as iustifes the Federal authorities In
interfering 20 suppress It," which Is an
assertion OF the right of the Federal Gov
eminent TO interfere upon its own mo-
ton n It shall think the case one thar
calls for such interference. The matter
is not to be left, therefore, where IL
now stands The administration has 'as-
sumed a right to interfere in the do
nestle affairs of State II 1t thinks
such interference called for, and that
claim OF right must be thoroughly looked
into now when the claim is set up.
Inc Claim - Dtocu ApVi c~NeioAi w.
OF tho Revised Statutes OF the United
states. which reads as follows:
Section $3.50. Whenever instruction.
domestic violence, unlawful combinations.
or conspiracies in any State so obstructs
or hinders the execution OF the laws
thereof, and OF the United States. as 10
deprive any portion or class OF the
people OF such state OF any OF the
rights. privileges. or immunities or pro-
tection named in the Constitution and
securcd by the laws for the protection
n such rights. privileges, or immunities,
and me constituted authorities OF such
state are unable 10 protect. or from any
cause. fail Ia or refuse protection OF the
neople In such rights. such fact shall be
aeemed a denial By such State OF tho
equal protection OF the laws to which
they are entitled under the Constitution
Of the United States; and In all sucs
cases, or whenever any such insurrec'
tion. violence. unlawful combinations, Of
oonspiracies. opposes or obstructs th'
Iass II the Aaite& stateA Or the e2'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER l5' 1885,
-,,p pEpUBLICANs AND THE NE
GROES

>, Tho Republicans at the Norm
ar. saving silly things about the
.ro,hles in North Carolina. Al
,on,acation meeting by Repuolican ''"D'
O. Massachusetts on Saturday ias'
.,ner, Clarke. Of Boston. said 'ha' wy
nanrh,,can party gave the ballot 10 'ne
-. a,1 that the Republican party
MIA mover rest until that class can
cast their votes as freely In the Sou'" 90
:, New England That the lives Oh INC
co,ored men should be as sacred IN O"io-
linn or Illinois as in New YORK
senator Rowland said that the RepuDi-
nar,v bejng the party IN power Is
resnonsible for the treatment OF the hesio
and that Il should protect the negro oS
vhatever legislation may be necessary
or course human life should be pro-
,ec,ed Int there are right ways ana
wrong ways of doing it. The Repuohcan
Marty Is undoubtedly responsible ior 'he
negro voter and It should do what IL can
N protect it's protege from harm' Dul
two wrongs cannot make a right ana
the Republican party will never pro'e0'
The negro will never help him by en-
copyaeinr him TO vote against the white
mans interest In the South
The Northern people may as wen 'aAe
the sensible view of this question. Negro
rule Is an impossibnity, and the South
win never submit TO g. The Southern
people are loyal 10 the flag, but they are
first OF all loyal to their race, and they
win not permit negroes to rule over them
no matter who says that 1t must be.
why attempt an impossibility? when
and where did the black man ever rule
the white man? Look at Africa to-day
distinctively the home of the negro. The
whites have gone in and taken possession.
England and France and Germay and
other European powers own almost every
foot OF African territory. and those ma
lions are in full power in the dark con-
tinent. III the black man cannot control
his own country, is it possible that he can
control Dixie Land which was settled by
the proudest Cavaliers who ever broke a
lance? These men will never submit to
the rule Of the negro. and the Northern
people know II well enough
There is a remedy. there Is solution
OF the negro problem, and Republicans as
well as Democrats know very well what
IL ig
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Changing the Subject.

Election excitment is ended.
Stump speeches no longer enthrall;
The men oft denounced, We discover,
Are pretty fair chaps after all.
We're through with predictions and raj
lies,
We're done with the boast and the
shout,
And gladly we turn 10 the subjects
We've often before talked about.
The hubby who kicked DER the traces
Again is as meek as mouse,
And patiently now he Is giving
Attention to chores round the house.
The wife who so often lamented
Because he TO meetings would stray,
Again gets a chance in the evening.
10 gossip with friends cross the way.
The man who went daft Ger predictions
on how the election would go,
Once more is heard freely conversing,
And thoughts in the old channels flow.
His talks on the war he's resuming,
Which proves that his memorys clear;
He's even discussing the chances
OF winning the pennant next year.
The dwellers In districts suburban
Again to the grocery hie,
And nightly relate their old stories
OF weather in winters gone by.
The patrons OF trolley and rahroad
Again their old grievances'-air'
One crowd wants more heat and less
squeezing.
The other demands lower fare.
Then some are arranging reunions,
To feast on the Thanksgiving bird,
While others for Christmas are Planning
In fact. every topic Is heard.
Were glad the election Is over,
Regardless Of victims disgust,
Because we are finding new pleasures
In subjects we've often d 'cussed.
-Pittsburg Commercial Telegraph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

tho three win be the Democratic leader.
At present the advantage is with the Zen, Zen,
neseean. Should Richardson have a sooa
lead at the start he will get the plum -
Bailey has it the thing is as GOOD as nc
Almonds That Is the way tne| "'o
talking now.
The washington Post and the Ne" iorA
Journal concur that Mr.. Bailey VIII ne re-
pudiated. and that he will owe his defeat
to Che new members from the Nor'h'
This will be sad news 70 the Republicans
1t Is said that Speaker Reed pushed ia
to the front in order TO make discord III
the Democratic ranks and he succeeded
right well IN his undertaking. Bailey anu
Tinman are worth thousand men TO the
Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Annmcstic Even Song.

As I sit at table bending
Ger q task that seems unerding'
There's a sound which keeps ascending
From the room below.
IT'S no strain Of lutte or 'celloi
IT'S 40 song Of tuneful fellow
Gagged. with plumage of bright yellow,
Swinging TO and fro;
But TO canto never falling,
Lengthened till it seems appalling,
IT'S my heir-prospective squallins
As If he were in pain.
Don't be frightened, nothing serious;
He's not dying nor delirious,
Has no ailment deleterious,
Bedtime's here again. Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

deIuded creatures into whose heads
49,, tho desire 10 rule. There Is Dotnine
GOOD In It and II will besmirch snv
party that will consort with H. IN s,,"t
c,ate or national affairs. Pagsnism -
as much like christianity as Popuiism y
i,Le true Democracy and the teachings OF
woItsine are no more unlike the doctrines
Of Calvin, Luther and Wesley than ms
tenets OF tho new DEMOCRACY are
unI,ke the principles OF Jefferson and un>
den. - -. q
II IS grating indeed upon The ear OF :
man whose Democracy was bred in him
and who loves his party i'r ne prpc'-
ni"s n represents 10 hear that 'Demo-
p and Populistic fusion achieved
vi@',T in Nebraska or that The fusion
~ '. democrats. Populists and silver Re
publicans carried Idaho. IL Is NIX,
80 of incongruous elements a pohucal
,,Ao.oh mat only n convert 20 'th9
nov democracy" can enjoy. But enough
NOW more anon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
To REPUDIATE BAILEY.
The Washington correspondent Of

The Washington correspondent Of the
louisville Courier-Jornal says:
The Hon. David A. De Almond. OF
,,,ssourt AZ a man much talked about al
this capital these days. He may be the
,aader OF his party in the Fifty-sixth
CONGRESS-. large and influential ele-
,nont ~ the Democrats do not want Rich
arason and they will not have Bailey Jno.
Alien and Amos Cummings are certain to
me for anybody against Bailey, and John
Alien ana Amos Cummings weigh grea,
deal more than Charles L. Bartlett. Of
Georgia. and Claude a. Swanson. of Vir-
ginia--the original Bailey men who con-
Sucfea his campaign against Benton Nc
Millin In 1897. De Almond is in position
70 reap and garner the crop that Richard
son end Bailey are RultixaaS. One Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

New York Republican politicians arc
booming Chauncey Depew for the Senate.
The Rev. fuller Rhoades. a Methodist
minister was arrested ar Wichita, kan.
on sunday By Sheriff Simmons as he was
delivering a. sermon on the charge or be-
ing a member OF a gang OF outlws in the
Indian Territory and stealing horses from
wichita citizens.
Rhoads confessed that he had stolen
horses four years ago and was also
member OF the Williams gang Of outlaws
I'D 20 that time.
4 special from Omaha. Ncb., says. Now
that IL seems certain that the Republi-
cans will elect United States Senator 10
succeed Allen OPop). many candidates are
setting up lightning rods Assistant
Secretary OF War Meiklej0hn IS loudly
proclaimed all over the State as A good
candidate, and he will be enthusiastic
ally supported. Ex-Congressman Hainer
will be In the race with a considerable
following George II. LamberiSon, A
Lincoln attorney. is also a likely candl-
date.
Johnston, 2os IL. the hrsa harness
horse 70 cover a mile IN 40 was put -
death a few days ago at Buffalo, y. Y,
where ne was owned by Charles r. Dun
bar. The great PAGER was p years %,
and had outlived his usefulness, although
his wealthy Buffalo owner campaigned
him successfully at the minor meeunss
only three years ago. II has been we'll
said that no other PAGER ever outciassed
the best ones in training as Johnston out
classed all tho other PAGERS OF his day.
John Splan drove him 10 record ~
2.0G IA on the oval track at the old
Michigan Driving Park In 1894. when no
other nacer had beaten 2ii "a. This
mark stood unequalled until 1891. when
Direct lowered IL quarter OF second
The BALDWIN Locomotive Works. or
phuaselphia. says the Record. are at
nresent engaged upon numerous con-
tracts for locomotives which have been
,iaced nv various railroads ami other
CORPORATIONS. Among the more recent OF
The contracts are the following. Norfolk
s. western. 30; Intercolonial. u: santa
Fa pacific. 3. one six-wheeled switching
engine for the Woodward Iron Company,
one four-wheeled switching engine. mar
row gauge. for the Lehigh Coal and
Coke Company. and three four-wheeled
narrow gauge electric locomotives OF 100.
| horse power each, for tho Berwind-Whi
Mining Company. and one OF similar
type for tina Naaongaaela Coal ala NekS
Campanx - 49,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
A High IlYer.

Mrs. Briersleigh-Why, I'm surprised TO
hear that you are looking FOR another
cook l thought you were so well salts
fed with the one you had?
Mrs. Walker-I was well satisfied, but
she turned out TO be a high-hyer.
Mrs. Briersleigh-lndeed. What did she
do?
Mrs. Walker-Started the kitchen fire
with coal oil-Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Ouifc REALISTIC.

THAT wood scene in the third act Of
your opera seemed so natural that i'm
agined l could actually hear the bears
growing" said the Western man TO the
theatrical manager.
Guess that was the chorus girls you
heard" replied the manager. "Some Of
them haven't been paid for six weeks
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Pest OF Tramps.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Nov H-spe-
cial'-This city is overrun with tramps
Incoming freight trains bring ''hobos"
NV the score. and the policemen are kept
busy trying to drive the vagaDonds out
side the confines OF the city. There are
now fourteen knights OF tho road in the
iail awaiting hearing on warrants
charging them with yagrancy. Eight OF
these ''hobos." It is said, are wanted In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Had Noticed II.

Have you ever noticed that men and
their wives generally grow to look alike
after they have been married for few
years?'
ooh yes Both OF them nearly always
have the same sad expression.
News
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Con tancy.

lie told her that he loved .sf,
lie plainly let her know
That she was deareT 10 him
Than all else here below,
Since then a year has vanished
But she doesn't sit and fret
Alone. at night, neglected.
They aren't married yet.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Light and Airy.

snith-what kind Of business is Drown
engaged In?
Jones-Pneumatic. / think.
smith-Pneumatic Why. ] never heard
OF a business like that
smith-Well whatever it Is hes rum
ming on wind.-Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

Osman Deignan. a Merrimac hero, re-
fused to kiss a bevy of young girls who
welcomed him home. old Os probably
had one girl about there for whom he
was making a grand-stand play.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
Subject Avoided by Poets.

Sweet clinging curls that round her fair
brOws Irvine,
InsDirers Of a hundred tender songs!
Yet who IS there with intuition fine
Has sung their cause.-The useful curl
ing tongs? Brooklyn Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

The new capital Of the United States
of Central America is named Gilman
dega. The very first syllable suggests
that It is the place of congressional gath
erings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
A Born Politician,

"I'o what do you attribute your success
in politics." asked the reporter.
''Well, you know" replied the states
man. II was fortunately born wealthy. -
North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
An Echo From Kansas.

Oh who will speak for sockless folks?
oh. who will keep us gay
Oh who will be the butt Of jokes
When Jerrys far away?
Chicago Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

Philadelphia negro thief escaped af-
ter stealing a handful Of gold pens.
The Pennsylvania pen viii get that fellow
vet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

Coin Harvey is moderating his plea for
s15s 100000. He will be after street car
tickets and lunch room checks before
100 is over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

The hounds traned the fox into the
flock of sheep and therefore the court
may find one scent damages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

The weather has moderated sufficiently
to allow the people Of North Carolina 10
throw of their red flannels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

Rowland Blennerhassett Mahany might
double up with Aguinaldo in a special
song and dance business in the Philip
pines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

az course Maria Teresa did the proper
thing in going into the first safe harbor
when her escort deserted her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

Bloody Brides Waite has he7ome very
rich through mines in Colorado and now
rides his horse on good roads, and makes
no war on wealth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

The House Of Representatives VIII miss
mountebanks like Jerry Simpson and
James Hamilton Lewis. but OF course
there is Bailey left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

A fox ought to know better than to
lead a pack Of hounds into flock OF
sheen ANYHOW.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

his gun exploded and killed deg. BY
the shades OF Camp Alger those Span
iards were lucky we didn't get after
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

After tying his string securely 10 the
plum tree. Quay has gone of TO Florida
for rest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

The ex-mayor OF Wilmington may Fave
gone ashore on Cat Island.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15

rna, remarkable armature is liable 20
drive the citizens OF Petersburg to using
airships before long.