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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
The Reply Of Spain.

1t certainly looks like war. The re
the demands of this government is SO
evasive and unsatisfactory that it no
longer seems possible that war can be
avoided and the honor of this nation
maintained. In response to our fair and
square demands for Cuban independ-
ence Spain hegs for more time, puts
forward excuses. and presents counter
propositions. This is all very willy
diplomacy bue ii is a bluff that will n tot
work. There is no possibility of com
promise or further delay. No half way
measure in regard to Cuba is to he
entertained. In her hesitation and
evasion Spain virtually refuses our de
mands. which are only just in the eyes
of God and the civilized world, and
Spain must suffer the consequences of
her insolent folly.
The President has used every means
to maintain peace with honor. But it
now seems that he is convinced that
only a resort to arms can show Spain
the necessity of Cuban independence,
and that our action must now he as
prompt and energetic as our patience
has been prudent and considerate. He
will not restrain Congress, for Congress
will not need restraint. The circum
stances will not require it. Neither
the President nor Congress nor the peo-
pie will entertain for a moment any
solution of CuDa's destiny save abSo-
lutte. unconditional independence at
once.
1t is not doubted that the Spanish
ministry sees the hopelessness of
SPANS cause in Cuba and the useless
ness of resisting the United States but
it has to follow the dictates of the
ignorant masses which would quickly
overthrow a government that gave up
Cuba without a struggle. Moreover
Spain wants the war delayed until its
torpedo fleets are safely across the
ocean and ready for action against our
navy. The purpose of SPANS diplo-
matte reply is very evident, but its ex-
cuses, explanations and pleas, however
plausibly they are put, do not deceive
anybody. a day or two more will tell
the whole story. Events are moving
with resistless force toward war tina t
will give Cuba its freedom and avenge
| the martyrs Of the Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which Is Better Try an Experiment or Profit
by an Augusta Citizens Experience.

Something new is an experiment.
Must be proven to be as represented.
Be successful at home or you doubt
1t.
The statement of a manufacturer IS
not convincing proof of merit
But the endorsement of friends is.
Now, supposing you had a lame back
bad, weak, aching one.
Would you experiment on it?
You will read of many so-called
cures.
But they come from far away places.
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy to prove that this is so.
Home endorsement is the proof that
backs every box of Doan's Kidney Pills
Read this case: Mr.. f. 0. Ward of
Dickman ST., says Two years il.
not such very long time in one sense,
but it is long time to have a back
ache which catches you right through
the kidneys If you stoop or lift,
straighten up or walk any distance.
got Doan's Kidney Pills at the drug
store of Chas. X. Partridge after read
ing about them in our city papers,
From the first there was a decrease in
the trouble and I continued treatment
until | had no further use for them
The completeness of my cure is in itself
a sufficient endorsement of the intrinsic
value of Doan's Kidney Pills"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers price so cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter-MilbHn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
no
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

mer effort in that direction. The need
of a coaling station in the West Indies
for our navy is more keenly appreci-
ated now than ever before. American
trade interests iii those waters make it
more and more important every year
that this government shall have a
naval station Somewhere in that region
provided with ample docks and 9th r
facilities To accommodate our CONNER
ciaI enterprises. and as the Danish
islands r. the only ones which it j.
possible to acquire by purchase ar
otherwise it would seem to he the part
of wisdom and sound policy to secure
control of them.
1t is probable that the sale of the
islands by Denmark will not now en-
counter the opposition which has
hitherto stubbornly resisted their
transfer to the United States That
opposition came chiefly from England
whose commercial policy has steadily
protested against any acquisition of
West Indian territory by this govern
ment, and this influence has been
sufficiently strong to compel Denmark
to maintain her control of her island
colonies. Notwithstanding her expressed
desire to get rid of them. The recent
change however, in our relations with
Great Britain-a change in the dire"
union Of sympathy and interest-war-
rants the belief that if we want the
islands England will not object 10 our
taking them. Indeed. her open ap-
prevail of the purchase would pruba bly,
follow the negotiations AS another
token of the frendlines and good will
which have received frequent EXPIRES
sion since the beginning of our grave
complications with Spain.
The situation therefore is apparently
this: Denmark doesn't want the islands
and is willing to sell them cheap We
need them-more urgently today, per-
haps, than ever before Under the
Monroe doctrine we could not consent
to their sale to another European
power England VIII not object to their
transfer to this country ard no protest
weight whatever in View of these
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

$500 buys $500 worth of fixtures. gents
furnishing dry goods. boots and shoes,
corner store rent $500; present owner
three years business. last year 0000 10
Cate1 Just far enough from Boston to Sc
cure the home trade. owner of this store
is a builder and started in this business
without any knowledge of it, and has al
ways made money at that. What could
an experienced man do? He could double
the trade first year, owner states profits
are p per cent. Can YOU do any better
elsewhere if not come and look at this
store. If you buy ii your expenses COM
ing from and going to your home will be
paid by the owner as he means business
and talks what he means.
w. +. CARRTTlIERS.
80 School St, Boston, Mass.
mar%ll1M*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

1t is a foxy bluff. simply that ard
nothing more, when Blanco allows the
tricts to go to their homes. Spain
hopes by such a shreWd move to make
the world think there is no need fer
American Intervention on the ground of
humanity. The world knows better,
however, and approves without a des-
country to intervene, with force if nee
essary. to end the tragedy of Cuban
horrors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
Buying Islands Of Denmark,

The announcement that the Senate
foreign relations committee has in
troduced d bill. which was favorably
received. 10 purchase from Denmark
one or all Of her three islands in the
West Indies, came as Il surprise to
most readers who did not know of the
existence IF such pan. These islands.
st. Thomas, ST. Croix and St. John, H..
to the east OF Porto Rico, and are
neither large nor important except as
coaling or naval stations.
The proposition for this country to
buy them has received serious consi1-
Grafton on several occasions during the
last 80 years. 1t was proposed during
the first administration of President
Grant in negotiations looking to the
purchase of the islands for s., 800 900.
and it has been brought forward in
various forms several times since then.
In fact. it was but little more than a
year ago that it was intimated that
Denmark desired to rid herself of the
Islands and stood ready to dispose If
them to the United States at a merely
nominal price. Following that intima
;icn Senator Lodge prepared measure
looking to the acquisition of the terri
tory. but his proposal failed to arouse
any great public interest and no def
This time the proposition will have
better chances of success than any for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

the purchase Of the danish
Islands would seem to he a Thoroughly
wise and desirable national undertake
inc. 1t would strengthen our sea
nower as well as our commercial posi-
ton. and avert a wrangle that woulI
surely follow any attempt to transfer
the islands from one European power
to another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

The cause of higher education for
women is progressing. Girl collegians
have not been able to see Why they
should be sent to bed earlier than col
lege boys are, and after a long conflict
the 10 o'clock retiring rule has been
abolished at Nassar. The restrictions
regarding gentleman callers, however.
will remain in force, but the girls are
now to strive for their adjustment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
Business Chances.
FOR SALE.

$1,000 buys stock. tools and machinery
Of man Ifacturing novelty works. thor
oughly equipped with tspeciaD machines
capable Of turning out unlimited quanti
trade in the L. 5. at a handsome profit.
Plant is supplied with electric power,
rent including power $500: factory To-
Gated within five miles of Boston. Goods
manufactured are a staple article and
highly appreciated by all who have used
il as the large orders received thoroughly
prove, To the right party one-half in
terest would be sold The product of this
factory Could be easily doubled by solic
itne trade which has never been done.
The goods have created a demand upon
their merits have carefully examined
into this business and cheerfully recon-
mend it as a reliable investment, best of
references given and required Come and
see il. w. F. CARRUTHERS,
50 School St, Boston, Mass.
mar26dlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Rockland has bid farewell to slot ma
chimes by order of the city marshal.
Marshal Crockett states that in ma
jority Of cases Where boys We're ar
rested for larceny the testimony showed
that they We're obtaining money with
which 70 tempt fate in the slot ma
chimes The slot machine was intended
originally for the sale Of cigars. but
gradually the dealers in cigars. tobacco
and confectionery came to use a sys-
tenn Of issuing checks and winners at
the slot machines could have candy,
tobacco, etc. to the amount of the face
value of the checks The majority Of
the Slot machine owners in RoCkland
express themselves as satisfied at the
action Of the authorities and believe
the move to be a proper one. although
some of them think their sales Will be
affected thereby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

very scarce in New England, and
especially in Maine. Last year only a
few of them were seen here. But this
year they have suddenly appeared
again in large numbers. fun Of their
old-time mirth and sprightliness. aud
making the sky pale in comparison, by
the flashes of brilliant blue from their
backs and heads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

cruiser" Then, without awaiting a
reply. they hurried away to look at
war-shrieking bulletins on Newspaper
Row. Nobody seems to know and no.
body appears to care much to learn
when or why the Nebraska boy wonder
is coming to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
Asthma,
How it is Treated
and Cured by the
New Method.

Asthma is usually known paroxysms Of aL0,,
cut BREATHING. lasting from few hours 10 several
DAYS coming on at intervals, to be followed by re
missions. during which the patient hreathes with
comparative ease.
The attack returns again at regular intervals, or
is provoked by exposure TO cold, damp air. severe
efforts. mental emotions During the at
tack the respiration is lahored. with Wheeling, fire.
quent cough and threatening suffocatior.
Treatment ant tn,e-- | here i, probably no dis
ease OF thu respiratory organs which submits SO
quickly TO "ilYoMEl" and The Australian Dry
Air Treatment a. Asthma. few moments use OF
III. Inhaler giving immediate ielei in the most Sc
we're cases. whle It's e.if invariably cures. In
chronic cases "A few drops Vf - II oMft placed
on piece 81 clean flannel and pinned to the night
robe will prevent an attack and insure good
nights rest to the patient, og-.1g the disease while
he sleeps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Bitter experience teaches the Cubans
to distrust the Spaniards even when
bearing peaceful propositions. 1t is an
other case of
Qudqud ii est. timco DAMAGES ct dona
fercnteS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
ASSESSORS NOTICE.
To the Taxpayers Of
the City of Augusta:

You are hereby notified to bring in true
aud complete lists of your polls and es-
tates. real and personal. not by law ex-
empt from taxation. of which you were
possessed on the first day of April, 1898.
and as Executor. Administrator, Guar
dian or Trustee; also number of dogs and
poultry. For the purpose of receiving
said lists and administering the oath au-
thorized thereto the UNDERSIGNED Assess
ors of said city. will be in session OF
their office in CITY HALL, each Satur-
lay before or on the It'll day of May next,
from to 10 O'Clock A., NJ, and from 2 to
O'Clock F. NJ, and also on all stormy
days up to and including that date. -
Failing to bring in such lists, you Will
thereby BE BARRED OF ANY RIGHT
to make application TO the County COM
missioncrs for an abatement of any taxes
which may he assessed against you.
Blanks for returns may be had of us on
application. or by calling at the office OF
the City Treasurer. ~ 7
CHARLES w. JONES, 4 :
CLARENCE +. 'BCRLElGH, ! ?
JOSEPH II. WALL.
Assessors of Augusta
April /. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

This is the year for the assessors e
gather poultry statistics along viii
their other figures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

All this time the Spanish torpedo fleet
is rapidly nearing our shores. and no.
body claims that it is coming to bring
message Of peace and good viii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

A Cape Elizabeth school boys detini-
ton of sound money" as money thar
made a juggling sound when dropped or
as some financial definitions heard dur
ing the last national campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

April was the month when active
hostilities began in both of this coun-
itSPlf2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Peace prospects seems to be fading
away. but if we cannot have peace with
honor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

The country is not in a temper 10
entertain evasive replies from Spain n
to grant her prayers for more delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

There is no escaping the fact that Nc
are face to face with war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

After long and impartial trial Spain
stands convicted on two counts. Now,
for her punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Watervile doesn't like TO see Au-
gusta getting the narrow gauge rail-
road to Pennington. but doesn't quite
see what can be done to prevent it nj
this late stage of the game. In speak
ing of Augustus growth and pros
perty the WaterVille Mail says: lie"
business and professional men have
thoroughly learned the lesson that in
union there is strength and they take
hold and pull together. They have al
SO discovered that what helps the COM
munity in general helps every member
of the community. and new business
enterprises are not froWned upon but
encouraged In other words, Augusta
citizens who have the talent and means
to influence the establishment of new
industrial enterprises, put their shout
ders to the wheel and secure them il
they can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

April brought with it a more winter
like aspect than we had seen for sew
eral weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Freedom for Cuba or fight is the
American position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

The good parsons over on the Andres
cosgin are getting sensational one
has announced as his subject for to-
Lewiston and Auburn, what would
happen"
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horrors

The example of Governor Pingree of
Michigan in trying to be governor IF
the state and mayor of Detroit at the
same time seems to have affected other
politicians in the same way Two
members of the state Senate have ac-
cepted Federal offices. and now comes
the question whether they have Va
Gated their seats. Gov. Pingree holds
that they have. and has issued writs
for new elections: hut one of the SEN
ators has resigned his Federal position
and the other is expected to do like.
wise. There are breezy times ahead.
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FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this time-honored Gus
tom should still be respected, and l 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 tWentyfourth 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 twcnty-second.
LLEWEILYN POWERS.
By the Governor.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

\ Solon correspondent is justly in
dgnant. He says: When young men
can't go to church and sit with their
hest girls. things have come to a pretty
pass. and it is about time to stop GO
ing; but such is the case at the Metho-
dist church one Of the deaconS who
led the meeting Sunday evening. said
that gentlemen should not come 20
church with ladies. that the men should
sit on one side of the house and the
ladies on the other. Then another
deacon got up ana made a speech and
after he had finished talking, Il gentle
men and ladies left the church. They
will go to the Congregational church
hereafter, where they viii be welcome
and where the gentlemen won't have to
sit on one side of the house and the
ladies on the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Not the least enthusiasm is aroused
by the announcement that Mr.. BRYAN
OF Nebraska ian eX-congressman and a
1ormer Populist and Democratic can
didate for the presidency will visit
this section in the near future. 1t is
said that in Boston Democrats o1. Poo
ulists who heard that BRYAN is coming
to Boston" asked absent -mindedly.
rs the bryan a torpedo boat or Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

If fl, II on a day that love once grew
In the loan of the heart like a rose:
Like a rose it smiled in the morning dew
ike a rose it died at the sweet day :
close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Rockport took a step backward and
Now the village is sorry. and will hold
special meeting to get it into the
track Of civilization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

A number of the Old Town young
men are to organize Bachelors Club
They are tired of boarding, and are to
join forces hire house and matron,
and enjoy life as well as cOngenial
crowd of young men are able when to-
gether. Why not try the better plan
of getting married. boys?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

A prominent apple dealer says that
the appearance of the trees indicates I
large crop the coming season which
will offset the short one in the East
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Portland is suffering from a lack Of
mouth closed and is wondering how il
will handle the big onslaught of mid
summer guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
"HYOWEI"
CURES Ey INHALATION

AMI in such ,..5c4.c, -. t3:srI,, { atarthal Deaf.
ness and laonchiti ,,,w.,-., give, immediate relief
aud permanent ourc. Coughs and Colds canno,
exist where it j, l's-t. 70 tie HNoMil " re
quieN SIX il Oh tAc pA: 4 INC patient there is no
waiting Tor ut-c. iarc to be paid,
or monthly pavmeHts t. maxi. You can treat
yourself in yo-r to.ic. ycCr wor',, Ia Church. or
:; he theatre.
Yer Ccttic IS Guaranteed 70 Relieve
G.: 20: rounded.
Hvornei" Inhaler Outfit 500. Extra bottle.
Hvomei.' 600 "Hvomei Balm. a wonderful
healer. 25c. Sold bv druggists or by mail.
The Story Of " Hyomei mailed free,
K. T. BOOTH CO.,
13l fremont St, Room 50. Boston. Mass.
Home Office, % East Goth St, n. Y.
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y correspondent swells with pride be
cause a Thomaston amateur photog-
rapher has succeeded in making som"
good pictures of ThomaSton young
ladies' Perhaps the young ladies. As
we'll as the enterprising amateur,
should he given some Of the credit for
the good pictures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02
Maine Gossip.
The Life OF a Love.

4 wild rose drank of the morning dew
A wild rose smiled at the morning sun,
A wild rose dreamed the June day
through,
A wild rose died when the day was done.
AMI ever the rose was fair. was sweet,
And ever the rose was shy,
Bul the roses life. like q dream. is fleet
And a rose in day will die
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h A0tleo Whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
Vho Journal cannot he held respon-
siAle for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
70 subscriptions ana Advertisements to
BURhE1GH & FLYNT. Publishers, Au-
gugta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

A Bath clergyman. in bitter attack
on the Sunday newspaper. declared
with much emphasis that he would not
read line in paper printed on Sun
day n" doubt the good man thought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

Waldo is celebrating the arrival Of
spring in the good, old fashioned way.
1t has over 30 cases Of measles in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-02

BYRON BOYD, Secretary of state.