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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
Col. Lucius H. Kendall.

J.ucius Harvey Kendall, the colonel OF
the First Maine Volunteers IS native oil
Ri1deford. He is well known in military
circles, having been in the hatloha
guard for many years being the colonel
of the 1st regiment since August D. 1872
Col. Kendall was born in Blddeford on
New Years day, 1853 and attended the
public schools. graduating from Bldoe-
ford high in the class of 60 He learned
the merchant tailoring trade ann Tor seV-
ora1 wears was associated with G. 7. 5.
Blake. doing business on Alfred street
Later he engaged in the brick business
but a couple of years afterWard retHfeu
to engage in the shoe business. forming
= partnership with Joseph Dearborn. For
several years they manufactured ladies
shoes in a large factory on Main street
For several years he has been a mem
Der of the board of assessors Since MI l.
Kendall attained his majority he mas
been identified with the republican party.
having taken an active part In the POM
zeal movements of the day, and serving
his party faithfully in whatever office he
held For two years he served IN the
Biddeford common council ana a coupe
Of wears in the board of al iermen. lie
has been the mayoralty nominee OF the
republican party for three years. ana III
1889 was elected representative to the
legislature, serving one year lie became
= member of the Biddeford Light lnfan-
trv and soon after was elected captain
In this capacity he served until appoint
ed conmssary, with the title OF major
on the division staff of Gen. Chamber
lain When this staff WAS abolished ns
the Legislature he again entered tht
ranks of The Biddrford company ana was
again elected captain. In 1889 he accept
ed the colonelcy of the First Maine Reg
iment. AMI so faithfully did he perform
the duties that in 1893 he was unanl
| mously reelected.
| Colonel Kendall is very popular botl
with his officers, and with his men, be
ing n pleasant. square dealing man
Though he is not a martinez. his order
are obeyed without hesitation, as al
know that he can be severe when neces
sarv. and all have such faith in mn
that they do not think Of questioning HI
orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
Has a Throat Trouble.

John Capas of Somervile is confined
to the police station in this city with a
sore throat. About II o'clock yesterday
morning. he had his team on a cross walk
on Water street, over which some ladies
wished to pass. In response to the re-
quest of the ladies to move the team, it
is alleged. he offered gross insults. Dep
uty Marshal Grover was standing neal
and when he arrived near the mans team
Capas was fixing a part Of the harness
with a knife in his hand.
There was a slight difficulty before the
knife was given up, and finally the mar
stepped back into his team. On his re-
fusal to go with the deputy, the latter
took hold of the mans throat and landed
him on the sidewalk, where he was
jroned and marched to the station HI
will be arragned, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14

their homes they will receive orders to
recruit to the limit, and hold them
selves in readiness for a call, as one is
expected at any time from Washing
ton. and it will be the EDS turn to fur
nish the troops
For the present the tents of the %
Will either be left standing or some of
them moved so that they may be used
by the 1st as their tents are greatly
overcrowded.
AS soon as the troops leave however,
all Will be taken down, as there would
be many destroyed if left standing.
and it is not very great task TO erect
them again, if it is necessary.
The payment of the bounties viii be
gin Monday morning, and the money
for this purpose amounting in all to
$4,000 has been looked after by Gov
ernor Powers, who has personally ad-
vanced the money. The bounties will
be as follows: SO to each private, $24
to musicians, SIS to corporals, and s3l
to surgeons.
The following is a list of the officers
of the LIST Maine Volunteers:
Colonel-Lucius II. Kendall Hidde-
ford.
Lieut.. Colonel--Charles c. Morton of
Portland.
Majors-Ralph r. Timer. Rockland
Chas. Collins, Portland; William o.
Peterson. Brunswick.
CaptainS--George A. Dow and Isaiah
II. Baker, Portland; Lincoln II. Bar
ney, Auburn Frank II. Bartlett, Nor
Dana W Lovejoy. augusta; Edward S
Gowen, Biddeford: John Bird. Rock
land; Michael j. Moiarty, Lewiston;
William c. Goodwin. Brunswick:
Michael L. Conley. Portland; Charles
:. Carleton, Westbrook.
First Lieutenants-C Charles T.. Davis
Portland. as adjutant: Frank Il. Har-
rs Biddeford, as quartcrmaster; Frank
g. w. Welch, Portland: Frank A
Chaplin. Portland. George a. Hubbard
Auburn: Benjamin +. Atkins. Norway:
Thomas +. McCiillicudy. Portland; G.
Hart Blackington, Augusta; John NJ.
Akerly. Biddeford; Chas. c. Tibbetts.
Rockland: James l.. Morarty. Lewis
ton: George Q. Hubbard. Brunswick:
Michael r. Dooley. Portland, Willard
c. Lord Westbrook.
Second ieutenants-Harvey II. Dyer.
Portland: William II. jerks, Portland;
Stanley p bennett, Bangor J. Waldo
Nash. Norway: Martin j. Sullivan.
Portland: Benz. d. Savage. Augusta;
Charles S. Jeffrey. Biddefcrd NJ. A.
Rice. Roclland: George NJ. kavanaugh,
Lewiston: William j. Wilson, Bruins
wick: Frederick A. Hobbs, estbrook;
Edward T., Philbrook, Portland; to be
surgeon With rank of major, j. r.
Bradbury, Norway.
Assistant surgeons, with rank of first
lieutenant. James Il. ONeill, Portland;
Gilbert NJ. Elliott, Brunswick.
Chaplain with rank of captain. Key
c. S. Cummings of Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
NOTICE.

To Henry T. Morse, one of the Con-
stables of the City of Augusta:
In the name Of the State of Maine,
you are hereby directed to proceed
forthwith either to kill or cause to be
killed, all dogs within the city of Au-
gusta in the County of l<ennebec and
state aforesaid not licensed and col
Jared according to the provisions of an
act entitled. AN act for the better
protection of sheep" being chapter ~
of the Public Laws Of 1893. as amended
by Chapters 222 and 291 of the Public
Laws of 1897, and to enter complaint
against the owners or keepers thereof
as provided 10y law Hereof make re-
turn to me, the mayor of said City of
Augusta, on or before the 1st day of
July, A. ID. 1898, stating in such re-
turn the number of dogs killed, the
names Of the owners or keepers there
of and whether all unlicensed dogs
within said city have been Killed ana
the names of persons against whom
complaint has been made under the
provisions of this act Hereof fail no.
under the penalties by law provided IN
that behalf. And this shall be youl
warrant.
In witness whereof ] have signed
! these presents and caused the corpo-
rate seal of the City of Augusta to DC
/ affixed this 10th day of May in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-eight.
j. MANCHESTER HAYNES,
Mayor of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
Look Out for Your Dogs.

Constable Henry T. Morse has been
appointed dog officer by Mayor Haynes
and intends to enforce the dog law 70
the letter. According to the instruc-
tions h. has received ne viii dispose OF
all unlicensed dogs. The manner in
which he intends to execute the duties Of
his office will be- seen by glance al the
notice in another column
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
UNITY CLUBS CELEBRATION
OF Close Of 18th Year Will Be Reception TO
President Hon. 0. G. Hall.

Unity Club will celebrate the close oil
it's 18th year by reception to its Presi-
dent, Judge Q. G. Hall.
The club members and a few invited
guests, including the officers Of tbs
various literary clubs, the trustees o.
the Lithgow library and the pastors OF
the several churches will have th4
pleasure of listening to Judge Halls
interesting paper on The Augustan
Age of French Literature"
The reception will be held in the
chapel of the Congregational church on
Tuesday evening. May Il, at 8 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
Headquarters for
Bulk
Garden
Seeds.
Also IN Packages.
F. |. WEBER, Augusta.
eodtf
Maine Medical Association.

The forty-sixth annual meeting will be
held at City Building. Portland Wednes-
day, Thursday ana Friday. June 1-2-3. 1893.
CHAS. ID. SMITH, Sec.
may9dtjunel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
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SPE(;|F|(

IS Tar ahead Of any blood remedy on ~
market. for It does so much more. Be-
sides removing impurities, and toning up
Inc Fun-down system, 1t cures any blood
0isease. 1t matters not how deep seated or
obstinate, which other so-called blood
remedies fall to reach 1t Is q real blood
remedy for real blood diseases.
Mr.. Asa Smith, Of Greencastle, Ind,
writes: ~ had such bad case of Sciatio
rheumatism that J. became absolutely
help'ess-unable to take my food or handle
myself in any way. 1 took many patent
medicines, but they did not reach my
trouble. One dozen bottles of S. s. s.
cured NE sound and we'll, and now weigh
30"
Books on blood and skin diseases mailed free
by 6wnt Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
Business Cards.
ICE.

Having purchased the business and
good will of the Peoples Ice Company I
am prepared to deliver ice in any guam
tity desired. Prices as low as the low
est. Place your orders now with the
Peoples Ice Company. Drop a card or
leave your orders at Purinton Bros. coal
office. or with driver on delivery wagon.
The best of service guaranteed. f. o.
Getchell, 1870 Grove st. mayl3, d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14

Ralph +. Rowe of Portland, has been
engaged as instructor In vertical pen
manship at the Fryehurg Chatauqua
from July - 10 August u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-14
Camp Notes.

Two new foot balls have arrived for
the Y NJ. c. a. tent.
General Manager Geo f. Evans OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
DIPLOMATS AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT
MUCH INTEREST ATTACHED TO THE AUSTRIAN
MINISTER'S cALI>-TAIK OF EURO
PEAS MEDIATION.
PEAS MEDIATION.

Washington. March 31.-Among the callers n.
the State Department, this being diplomatic
day were the German Ambassador, the Aus
tria-, Minister the Venezuelan Minister and Mr..
Macarthur, second secretary OF the United states
Legation at Madrid. who has lust arrived from
the Spanish capital. The presence OF the Aus
trlan Minister Baron Won Hengelmulier. was
or more than passing interest. owing 10 the
close relations between Spain and Austria, and
the reports from Vienna that the Austrian Min
ister at Washington was Instructed TO aid in
any movement initiated by France toward
mediation. Baron Won Hengemucr saw both
Secretary Sherman and Assistant Secretary Day.
He asked 10 be excused from communicating In
any way with the press The State Department
officials were equally "a reticent as 10 the pur-
pose Of his call. 1t IS not believed, however,
that any European Power thus far has taken
the first step toward mediation.
The French Ambassador. NJ. Cambon. was not
among to-day's callers At the State Department,
so It was apparent that France had not yet de-
termined TO make the first overture for media
ton
Ambassador Won Holleben Of Germany also
was among the callers at the state Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
TO PREPARE HAVANA FOR A SIEGE.
LACK OF MONEY SADLY HANDTCAPs THE
sPANIARDS.

Havana March 31.-It is asserted on good au-
thority that the Government at Madrid and the
local Government had determined 20 provision
Havana City for three months. as against pos
sible blockade OF the port by the American fleet
II had also been decided to bring ooOOo tons or
coal to Cuba rs soon as possible Lack or
money initiates seriously against carrying out
either plan strong effort VIII be made 70
get a portion Of the coal. at least. but the pro-
vision question has been 70 all appearances
dropped.
General Blanco's proclamation doing away
with the concentration system in the four
western provinces is believed to be shrewd
nolitlcal move In view OF the announced inter-
yention OF the United States on the ground
90 humanity Many doubt the practicabty
- a plan to make any but the hardest or the
rsconcentrados self supporting while others
a,er that there are many insurgents as ever
a. tbe provinces OF Pinar del Rio and Santa
Clara.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
SPAIN URGED TO YIELD.

THE TERMS NOW OFFERED BY AMERICA THE
BEST SHE Is EVER LIKELY TO OBTAIN
London. April 1.-The Times says edItorially
this morning:
ut is evident peace and war hang In the bal
ance. and that the world has not long to wait
for definite Information. II cannot be supposed
that Americas terms have yet heen published
I'm their completeness but they may be guessed
10 include complete freedom for Cuba
THE Spanish Government Will make a fatal
mistake IL Il fails to understand the terms now
offered, which are the best 1t is ever likely 70
obtain and II they not promptly accepted
II is TO be feared that the next presentation of
American demands Will be in harsher shape.
With every sympathy for Spain. her Govern
ment and dynasty. 1t must be said that the
government of Cuba has been scandal which
would have been resented even by other ma
tions IL they had been in as close proximity as
the United States
"It hehooves Spain 10 consider whether cuba
&c worth fghting for in such an unequal conflict
that II ls even doubtful IL Spain would gain n
tnnnorary success, while her ultimate defeat
,ro,,ld be certain a moderate naval force could
reduce the island by starvation; ana privateer-
ing could not in practice be carried TO any
extent worth mentioning by Spain without call
ing for the Intervention Of neutral nations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
SPANISH PATRIOTISM AROUSED.
LARGE SIMS PAID FOR BOXrs At THE PER
FoRMANcE ~ BEHALF OF THE NAVY
FERvOR or LoYALTy At THE
pEnr0RMANcE.

Madrid March 31.-The rush fo- seats ror the
performance A. the Royal Theatre in bchalr of
the Spanish Navy was wonderful The Queen
paid 10000 pesetas for a box. the Spanish Minis
try paid 1000 pcsctas for n box. several capital
ists took stalls AT 11OO00 pesetas. the Countess
Bornos paid 100000 pescfas. tho Marquise La
guna paid $1,000 pcsctas. the Bank OF Spain
paid 100000 pesctas. and other organizations
ana individuals paid enormous sums.
At o'clock this evening the scats sold had
Welded more than Gll.OOO pesetas. including
10000 pesetas from the Marquis Villemejor.
but many important amounts are not Included
In this total
The house was crammci. and the scene
one Of indescrlbable enthusiasm with frenzled
cries Of Long Live Spain" Long Live Cuba
and Long Live the Army and Navy"
The moment the Queen Regent entered the
ROYAL box the audience gave her dcllrious
greeting whch was repeated after the third
act OF the opera The scenes were really
travacant Women Of the highest arlstocracy.
in brilliant toilets and Jewels; Ministers and hish
officials occupied the boxes. while the ordinarily
cheaper seats were occupied by personages high
In society.
The final scene magnificent apotheOsls
In the centre Of the stage. n pedestal. ap-
neared a gded lion holding IN his paws the
Spanish cscutchcOn on trophy or rational
flags Behind the lion. whose eyes flashed elcc-
tric light. other groups. including models
Of the caravels Pinta. Nina and Santa Maria.
faithful reproductions OF the vessels with which
Columbus discovered America. Tho names Al
fonso XII and Alfonso XIII appeared on the
face Of another pedestal bearing the figure OF
matron representing Spain. whose guards were
marines with bayonets and cannon at the base
Of the pedestal
group OF legendary heroes Offering laurel
was disposed around. and scene Of tents rep
resented n camp. with two hundred soldiers
marching In their accoutrements to the strains
OF the National hymn. played by the orchestra.
Above the stage luminous projection,
unon which was inscribed Long Live Spain"
AS the curtain rose upon this tabieau the au-
dience broke into tremendous cheering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
ARE THESE SPANS PROPOSALS?
THE TERMS oN WHICH GENERAL woopFoRD
THOUGHT THE CUBAN QUESTION
MIGHT BE SETTLED

Washington, March 31.--President McKiney's
assurances to Congress in regard 10 the outlook
for n settlement Of the Cuban difficulty without
n war between this country and Spain are based
ON represent ations made to him by Minister
Woodford General Woodford thought. after re-
reated conferences with Premier Sagasta and
other members OF the Spanish Ministry that
after to-day's meeting Of the Cabinet that Gov
ornneut Of its own accord would make propo-
sition 70 this country looking to a definite settle
mont Of the Cuban question. This proposition Is
oxn,cted to cover three points. as follows:
First-That Spain shall send the rconcen-
trodos back to their homes and supply to them
means Of sustaining life until normal conditions
can be restored ,.. !,
sccoud-That there shall be an armistice be.
,v'o.n Spain and cuba, with the end In view or
sCcuring a settlement Of the difficulties and the
,,,,hdrayal of the Spanish forces from cuba
Third-In case OF n failure of the Cubans ana
tho snoniards to come 10 an understanding DUR
no the armistice. Spain will submit the entire
,mo,ter 10 President Mckinley as arbitrator.
,~itb the understanding that he VIII decide IN
thot event for the absolute independence or
cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
DECKS CLEARED FOR ACTION.
r,rpy PREPARATION FOR BATTLE MADE BY
THE FLEET AT KEY wEsT-NlGHT PA
TRoI. EsTABLIsHED.
18th Spain.


Kev West. March 31.-Every preparation for
action was taken by the warships TO-DAY. All
woodwork was stripped Off exposed spots ana
sent ashore The wood pilot-houses on the
cruisers were taken down. To certain extent
3nterior woodwork was also removed and sent
ssbo,a Even the sailors wooden boxes We're
removed from some Of the ships. These precau-
tons have been adopted 10 prevent, 80 far as
possible the danger Of flying splintcrs In case
Of action. The officers sent their personal val
uabes and belongings TO be stored on shore.
The Castne and two torpedo-boats left thclr
anchorage after dark and steamed 20 the south
ward. where they Will patrol during the night.
This precaution was ordered by Captain Samp-
son to-day. He is particularly anxious to watch
closely the Havana entrance TO this harbor and
also 10 afford additional safety for the Iowa.
the Indiana and the Ecw-York. which lie un-
protected six miles out
The Naval Station officials have received or
ders TO overhaul their marine engineering stock.
so that II can be used instantly IN case OF
emergency
Torpedo boats not engaged In patrolling to-
night made another attach on the batteships.
But all these measures guarded with the
greatest secrecy. The establishment of a patrol
is considered by the few who know Of Il as most
significant. TIE entire feet IS now In readiness
20 move at fifteen minutes notice, but no move
rnent is expected to occur until Saturday or
later.
The gunboat Annapolis has said for Brook
lyn.
The five bodies from the Maine wreck brought
here last night were buried to-day with the
usual simple ceremony and without incident.
An important consultation was held this
morning between Captain Sampson and the
other chief officers Of the feet on board the
flagship New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
SPANS CRUISERS ARRIVE AT CADIZ.
DESTINATION OF THE FLYING SQUADRON KNOWN
To Pc THE WEST INDIES

Washington. March 81 (SneciaD. D.-Mlnister
Woofford promptly reported his morning the
arrival of the Cristobal Colon and the Tnfanta
Maria Teresa at Cadiz. the torpedo gunboat
Destructor having been detained by n storm
that was raging near Gibraltar. This is the
arm0red flying squadron which LEFT Cartagena
the day before. and which IS now known 10 be
destined FOR the West Indies. II will probably
have 10 leave Caiiz without material reinforce
ment vessel Of the Cristobal Colons class
IS get ready FOR sea at Cadz. the only vessels
there which are nominally In cruising condition
being the battle ship Vitoria and the small
protected cruiser Alfonso XII.
Neither Of these maintain twelve
knots. and they would therefore he unsuted 70
rvlng squad-0n duty The CristObal Colon and
the Infanta Maria Teresa are expected to sail on
Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
MINISTER POLO'S IMPRESSIONS.
THE FEELING IN AMERICA. HE DECLARES. rs
NOT FAVORABLE TO SPAIN

Madrid. March 3l.-"El Liberal Cdoderate
Republlcan) says a dispatch from Sehor Polo
de Bernabe. the Spanish Minister at Washing
ton. was read yesterday at the Cabinet Council
giving his impression of the feeling in America,
which. he declares. Ia In no way favorable 10
Spain He points out that the Maine report was
only referred 10 the Foreign Relations Commit
tee with great difficulty. "a l3I Representatives
voted for It's immediate appreciation without
waiting For the Spanish report. This proposal.
adds senor Bernabe. was rejected. but the
Jingoes appeared to be greatly annoyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01
GERMANY HAS A GRIEVANCE.
SATISFACTION DEMANDED or SPAIN FOR AN ACT
or CUBAN INSURGENTS.

SATISFACTION DEMANDED or SPAIN foit ~ Al
or CUBAN INSURGENTS.
Berlin. March 31.-Germany has begun dplo-
matte representations to Spain relative to the
Cannamaba case. and the German cruiser Geier.
on her way TO Bahia. has been ordered to get
ready 10 proceed 10 Cuba II satisfaction is not
quickly forthcoming
The German version Of the Capnamaba case
Is that some Cuban insurgents during the night
OF March Is attacked German refinery at
Cannamaba (also written Cannamaber) belong
ing 10 the Arm OF Fischer & Schmidt, OF Trini-
dad. Province OF Santa Clara. The insurgents
are said to have rihed the safes. burned the
buildings killed four persons and wounded ten
occupants OF the refinery.
Washington March 31.-The State Depart
ment has no record whatever concerning the
Cannamaba case.