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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

5. n. Green, the street commissioner
of Waterville, was in the city. Thurs
day. looking over street building opera
tons on State street. 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Frank L. Berry of Portland, was
among the out of the city visitors who
was seen on the streets. Thursday "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

The Captain Chapman farm, situate in
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two
miles from kennebec bridge. Over LUZ
acres OF land: buildings In fine order.
Eight hundred dollars spent ON buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb. Augusta, Me.
ms vkd ff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
FOR SALE.

In HalEoweil. pleasant cottage house on
Second street. Seven rooms: good repair:
stable: fruit trees and garden spot: fine
spring water. Easy terms. Apply at once
20 W. ii. Perry. at Halloween National
Elnk. sep.9d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

E. S. Tilley of .Lakeshore. passed the
day in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Mrs. D. C. Stanwood and daughters
returned home from Squirrel Island.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
Special Advertisements.

four lines tthirty Woris) coming under
the head OF WANTED, FOX SAL. TO
LET. LOST. &C.. will be inserted two
times for . cents. three times for 30
cents and one week for 10 cents. Au-
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mali
remittance Of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

George Millett of Wilbraham, Mass.
was in the city, Thursday, calling upon
old friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Mrs j. c. Cross of Foxcroft, was IN
the city, yesterday. at the Eastern
Star meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Bank Examiner F. f. Timberlake il
working, this week, on the banks in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Thomas Anderson of Skowhegan:
was among the visitors in the city.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Walter G. Davis passed Thursday ii
the State fair at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
TO LET.

Furnished rooms. by the day or weak
Prices moderate. Near electric ears and
pos toffice. No. Is Gage street
GROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE-
besi OF locations; recently refitted and
the best class of trade in the city. a nav
ing business all in operation. with tea ms
ana fixtures. Ii interested write Journal
oe' SeptSd1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

c. F. Folles of Ansoria, CT, called
on Augusta friends. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

william E. Eaton wens to. Skowhe-
gan. Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

A good house lot for sale on Lincoln
street. Apply to Nellie M. Stevens, Vest
ern Ave s dugc0 dino
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Are, you seeking a home in the choicest
and healthlest locality in Augusta? If SO
l have just the place on Western avenue.
twenty minutes walk from State street:
hne SIX room cottage, large stable, two
acres fine garden land, abundance Of wa
ter. Price $3.50; $500 cash. balance 90
time Inquire Of Jas. l. Galley. Western
Avenue. Augusta. Ne iune22. S&wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

A new two aud half story frams
house with ell on Bangor street, with
modern improvements. arranged for two
families Also q two and half story
frame building, with ELL ana double holse
lot on School,; street, nicely arranged.
Both pieces Of property close to school.
house, within five minutes walk of demo,
and business street. Both Will be sold
chaser 30 desires. Apply to Thomas J.
Lynch. nOv10 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Samuel yinal Of Jefferson. was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

A bargain: Having purchased a large
iot 81 frst-class baDbet metal. can sell
in lots Of 80 lbs. at IL cts. or ion ms ~
more at 10 cents per pound. F. I. Clark.
macnlnist. AUGUSTA. may23.dtf
House and lot at 10 East Chestnut
street opposite st. Catharine's hall In
quire or address George W. Hamlin An.
susta. july2S, d2m ,ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Band dating stamps with initials or
full name and address for cancelling the
new revenue stamps as required by law.
only 70 cents each. C. W. Fletcher. II
Chapel street, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

No. 70 Chapel street, upstairs tenement
convenient and desirable for small fam.
lily. Inquire at 1870 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

A convenient tenement, suitable for a
small family. Centrally located; hard ana
soft water; rent reasonable. INQUIRE AT
6 Melville street. septtmW~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

For storage of carriages, furniture, etc..
stable at No. ia State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Every Republican vete should be resis-
tered early next NsB6ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
THE
Fidelity { Casualty Co.,
or NEW YORK. INCORPORATED
Largest Casually Co. in the World.
iO,OOO Double Combination
Accident and Health Policies.
This Policy Provides insurance as Follows:
ACCIDENT CONTRACT.

AGAINST ORDINARY ACCIDENTS.
In Case of Death, 5000
Loss of Both Hands, 5000
Loss of Both Feet, 5000
Loss of One Hand and-One Foot, 5000
Loss OF Both Eyes, 5000
Loss OF One Eye. LOO
Loss of One Hand or One Foot, 100
Weekly Indemnity. %
AGAINST TRAVEL. ACCIDENTS
while riding as a passenger IN or ON a
public conveyance propelled by steam.
electricity or cable. and provided by u
common carrier for passenger service.
In Case OF Death, $4,000
Loss of Both Hands, 10 200
Loss of Both Feet. I000o
Loss of One Hand and One Foot. 10,e0a
Loss of Both Eyes, 10000
Loss OF One Hand or One Foot, 5000
loss of One Eye, loo
Paralysis or Blindness, $500
Weekly Indemnity, 80
Limit Of indemnify, 100 Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Mrs. L. H. Dudley is visiting rela-
tives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
LOST.

Last Monday afternoon. a lady's open
faced. gold watch. Finder please leave at
l72 Water street. septSd2ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
FOUND.

An Ice Co.'S. receipt book. Owner can
ut the Journal office. septSd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

House No. Is Grove street. about July
1. also Meonian hall for entertainments
and dances. Apply TO James A. Getchell.
janitor. or by letter to Horace North.
Peabody, Mass, 90 Lowell street.
jly1Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Tenement on Perham street. Apply at
Vickery & Hills Publishing House.
sept3 DIV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Upper tenement in DR.. Martin house,
State street, near Bridge street: stable.
Apply at once to Williamson & Burleigh.
Granite Bank Building. sept2,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

After September LIST, the store now oc-
cupied by the American Tea Company. on
the northwest corner OF Water and
Bridge streets. Apply to Mrs. E. A. Ma
son. 12 Summer srqeet. augl0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Any lady who can sew can earn good
pay making neckwear Tor us at home:
work all cut. sent by mail any distance:
send 10c for full particulars and sealed
contract for employment Home employ
ment Company. Box 9l5. Bath. Me.
sentg uIX* -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09
WANTED.

Salesman TO sell our Illuminating and
Iubricating Oils. Greases and Petrolatum.
Fire goods and liberal commission. Adj
dress. Penn Petrolatum Company. Office
and Refinery. Coraopo..s, Pa.
sept9. d2t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

500 invested i'm progressive speculative
Investments averaged SIS profit monthly.
Dale 4 Co. II w. 2S.h street, N. Y.
septS dim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

As folIOCs:
TYPHUS FEVER,
TYPHOID FEVER,
SCARLET FEVER,
SMALLPOX.
VARIOIOID.
DIPHTHERIA,
MEASLES,
ASIATIC CHOLERA,
ERYSfPII.AS.
APPENDICITIS.
DIABETES.
PERITONITIS
BRONCHITIS.
pLEURISY,
PNEUMONIA.
Limit Of indemnify, 26 Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

Tenement on Bridge street. opposite
Summer; new and convenient. J. Henry
Sturgis, Opera house black. aug22 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-09

A competent girl to do general house,
work in Il small family: must understand
cooking. Apply TO Mrs. W. d. Stinson,
IS Sewall street. sept7dlws
The herald., 1898-06-20
THE NEW REGIMENT
Governor Budd on the Second Call for
Troops

SAN FRANCISCO, June 19.-Governor
Budd states that in forming the new reg
iment Of California volunteers required un-
der the presidents second call he will prob
ably aggregate twelve Individual compan-
les. The companies of the old National
guard to be called on will be companies
drawn from sections of the state which have
not been permitted to furnish volunteers
under the previous call. San Francisco,
Los Angeles and Sacramento, the homes Of
the First, Seventh and Sixth regiments, N.
G. c., now in the United States service, will
not be this time invited to contribute men
for Californa's quota. The forthcoming
call will be extended to some Independent
militia companies, but chiefly to companies
of the National guard from the Second and
Fifth regiments. Colonel Park Henshaw of
Chico will probably command the regiment
and Captain Frank Del Darlington of the
regular army will be lieutenant colonel.
Colonel Fred Burgin of the governors
staff is likely to be appointed major of one
of the newly formed battalions.
Captain Darlington reported tonight that
the work of mastering In recruits for the
First and Seventh regiments is about COM
pleted.
The herald., 1898-06-20
he ENTERED SANTIAGO.
GOOD WORK OF A CUBAN SPY IN
AID OF SAMPSON
He Visited Cervera's Fleet and Knows
the Number Of Warships, Their
Condition and Position

4 KEY WEST. Fla, June 10, 1920 p. m.- =
4 Juan Santos, a Cuban pilot, who ar 4
\ rived here this morning on board an 4
4 American warship, reports that he 4
4 entered Santiago de Cuba and found 4
4 there Spanish garrison Of 5000 men. 4
\ He adds that the vessels Of Admiral Y
\ Cerveras fleet lying at that port are 4
\ the armored cruisers Cristobal Colon, 4
+ Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo. two 4
\ sman cruisers, two torpedo boats and 4
+ the Reiua Mercedes, which has been \,
T. stripped of her guns, for the purpose of \
4 using them TO reinforce the land bat =
4 teries. The masts of the sunken co.lier 4
4 Merrimac were visible above the wa
= ter.
4 The pilot further says that the Span 4
\ ish war vessels we're fully manned, but 4
+ that the crews were discouraged and 4
y disappointed. He thinks that Moro \
4 castle is the only fort not silenced by 4
4 Rear Admiral Sampson, who, he says, \
4 keeps steady watch and opens fire as 4
4 soon as work is attempted by the Span 4
4 ish on shore. MORO castle, he alleges, 4
4 where Lieut.. Hobsor and the other 4
+ brave men of the Merrimac are now =
4 confined, was not fired upon, the dyna- 4
Z mite cruiser Vesuvius sending her pro-
\ jectiles over the bluff into the channel. 4
4 The hand approaches to Santiago de 4
\ Cuba are heavily guarded but that the 4
4 artillery is insignificant 4
+ Other information given by the pilot =
4 is that the Spanish colonel and seven 4
4 teen other men who were taken prison. +
4 ers by the Cubans at Santiago are on
\ board the collier Abarrando and have 4
\ been offered in exchange for Lieut.. +
4 Hobson and his companions.
4 The hospital ship Solace has twenty 4
+ wounded Cubans aboard.
\ The health of the marines who land 4
\ ed In Cuba is excellent and good health 4
\ also prevails on board the vessels of =
4 the American fleet The American Of =
\ ficers speak highly of the efficiency and +
\ bravery of the Cuban soldiers.
<%%<<<<%%%%<%<%<<<<<< 4 \
The herald., 1898-06-20
THE LONDON PRESS
Views Of the Leading Dailies on the
War Situation

LONDON, June 19.-The Standard, ap-
plauding editorially president Mckinley 5
wisdom in postponing a serious invasion of
Cuba until after the rainy season." says:
1.-THE president shows himself, as he has
done throughout the whole business a wise
and stnong ruler. America has splendid ma
terial for fine army, but time is required
to organize it,
The Madrid correspondent Of the Stand
ard says: 1.-THE government wishes it clear
ly understood that the fall of Manila does
not in the least signify the surrender of
Spanish rule in the rest of the islands or
the achipelagoes, where shortly vigorous
measures will be taken to- vindicate the
rights of Spain against American invasion,
with the assistance of the native contin-
gents who are still loyal in the Vizcaya,
Mindanao and Maritios groups"
The Times, in an article reviewing this
morning the operations in Cuba, says: 1.-THE
cause for delaying General Skaters expe-
dition Is, doubtless the weakness of the
military administration at Washington.
The United States's war office is almost as
badly constituted as our own
With reference to the gathering of Ger
man vessels at Manila, the article says in
pdTL. WudtNel may rc tHc diHi5 VI tliS
German policy, the mere threat of inter-
ference in the Philippines would be likely
to arouse in the United States an irresist-
ble sentiment In favor of annexation"
In conclusion, the article expresses the
opinion that Admiral Camara's object is
to land forces and stores at the Canaries,
and then to return to Spain.
LONDON, June 20.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times says:
'Official circles attach little Importance
to the rumors of German interference
1.-THE best informed people here believe
that during hostilities Germany will main
tain a perfectly correct and neutral atti-
tude, but that SO soon as there is any change
In the political status quo Of the archipelago
she will insist upon obtaining coaling sta
ton as compensation for the disturbance
of the political equilibrium of the far east"
The herald., 1898-06-20
Astor Battery Arrives

SAN FRANCISCO, June 19.-The Astor
battery from New York arrived at the
Oakland mole tonight and will cross the bay
in the morning, proceeding at once to Camp
Merritt.
One hundred and fifty recruits for the
Minnesota and Kansas regiments arrived
this morning.
The coast defense vessel Monadnock will
come down from Mare island tomorrow and
may start for Manila with the collier Nero
by Tuesday. Very little work was done on
the transports for the third expedition to-
day, but they will all be in readiness to sail
within a week or ten days.
The Red Cross continues to supply all
troops and recruits who arrive with bounti-
full repasts at the ferry depot.
The herald., 1898-06-20
INDEX
TO TELEaRAPHIc NEWS

+ Spanish fleet armed with sky rock :!
+ cts.
+ News of constant fighting near San !
+ tiago and Guantanamo. 4
+ Cuban spy enters Santiago bay and .
/, inspects Cervera's fleet. 1
+ Soldier suicides at Benicia barracks 4
+ because he had disgraced himself. :.
+ Town of Tracy burned; fire destroys !
+ all the business blocks in the town. 4
+ The council of war decides to move .
+ against all Spanish possessions with 1
1, out delay. 4
+ Adjutant General Corbin appoints |
+ one hundred and ninety-six second 1
+ lieutenants. 1
+ Spain angry at McKinley's statement 1
+ that he will hold Cervera responsible 1
I, for Hobsons safety 4
+ The reinforcements for Dewey have 4
1. undoubtedly arrived; the Peking 1
1. passed on Thursday last. I
/, Opponents of annexation of Hawaii 1
1, will try and prolong debate until ad- 1
+ journment without vote. 4
+ Aguinaldo has Manila at his mercy;
+ Germany threatens to land troops; 4
+ continued insolence towards the United 4
+ States. 4
+ Terrible Havoc wrought by Amer 1
+ lean fleet in the forts at Santiago;
+ flocks of vultures hover over the scene. I
+ Admiral Montijo was coward at !
+ Manila; one of his colonels suicides: 4
+ scurrilous pastoral issued by the arch 4
1, bishop. 4
+ News from Cuba says Spanish are i
+ preparing all towns on the coast for 4
+ the torch; soldiers and civilians are Z
+ starving: Hobson and his here es seen I
+ on Morro's walls; the transv orts and Z
+ troops anxiously awaited
+ + + - ***34e
The herald., 1898-06-20
Los ANGELES HERALDs MONDAY MORNING, JUNE TO- 1898

Ralph w. Terrill, honor graduate Agricul-
tural college of Oregon.
Utah-Philip Sheridan Shaughnessy, hon.
or graduate Riverview military academy,
New York; Charles A. Jensen, honor grad
uate Agricultural college of Utah.
Washington-Henry M. Boutelle and Ed
ward Kunet, honor graduates Washington
military COLLECT.
Among those from Maine is Henry Nc
Pherson Merriam. student Stanford uni
versity of California.
The herald., 1898-06-20
A Boycott That Would Hurt

A boycott of French gowns and millinery
by the women of the United States would
be felt by only a small portion of the
French people. A boycott Of the Paris ex
position of 1900, the loss of millions Of
American gold that otherwise would flow
into the Golfers of the Partisan merchant,
hotel keeper, butcher, baker and candle
SHOEMAKER, would be felt by all classes in
the French capital. If France is welded
to the depleted money-bags and the tot
tering throne of Spain, she should look to
Spain for the support of her exposition'of
1890, which she is not likely to receive from
the United States unless there is de-
cided change anifested.-Philadelph
Press.
The herald., 1898-06-20
ALL ALONG The
COAST OF CUBA
Continued from Page one.)


frlghtfully il-treated by the Spanish COM
mander of the Cape Mays forces.
There was a brief bombardmeut Of q
blockhouse up the bay by the battleship
Oregon yesterday and it is believed that at
least score Of Spaniards were killed.
Scouting parties report that the blockhouse
was completely destroyed, but that they
were unable to discover any bodies the re-
mains of the soldiers who had been Killed
probably having been carried on by their
comrades.
Late this afternoon the flagship New
York returned to the feet OF Santiago Do
Cuba.
The marines are growing very restless.
owing to the delay in the arrival Of the
renforcements Of troops, but It is generally
believed here today that the transports will
reach Santiago not later that Monday.
Hobson on Morro's Walls
A rumor to the effect that Lieut.. Hobson
and his fellow heroes have been seen on the
walls Of Moro castle under a Spanish
guard caused much excitement among the
fleet off Santiago today, but the story V
discredited on Commodore Schley's flag
ship. The officers say that the Spanish sem
tries were mistaken for the American pris-
oners.
Anxiously Awaiting Troops
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, on board
the dispatch boat Dauntless, Saturday.
June IS. noon. via Kingston. Jamaica, Sum
day. June 10, p. m.-(Copyr!sht, 1898. by
| the Associated Press.) The horizon is Gag.
erly and impatiently scanned for glimpse
of the long-expected transports. The delay
in fbofr rrit nj ic tina 11n
the favorable weather is being lost and the
hurricane season is due In less than thirty
days.
Meanwhile, from Kingston and Port An
tonic come reports that large quantities Of
supplies are being smuggled into Cuba.
The Blockade Ineffective
Three large cargoes of supplies are known
to have run the blockade already and great
quantities Of food are smuggled to Havana
by way of the Isle of Pines, Oenfuegos and
other ports on the southwest coast having
direct communication with the capital. 1t
is understood, however, nothing reaches
Santiago from any Of those points.
The auxiliary cruisers Yankee and Yo-
semitic are now scouting for the Spanish
steamer Pursima Conception. which left
Kingston on Thursday morning flying tho
Spanish flag, with food and ammunition for
Cuba.
Admiral Sampson Is in daily communlca-
ton with the Cubans under COL Cebraro,
who are investing Santiago ON the land side
and are continuously skirmishing with the
Spanish outposts.
Gen. Linares now commands the military
forces in the town where there are 5000 reg
ulars concentrated The civilians are in q
starving condition and their deplorable con-
dition will be more and more aggravated
from day to day.
Spies report to Admiral Sampson that the
Spanish general, Joral, and several officers
were killed by the gun-cotton explosion at
the first trial of the batteries of the Vesu-
v!us.
The herald., 1898-06-20
THE FRENCH CABLE
To BE WORRIED Under Supervision Of
tdteeUuIted States

MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, June 19.-For
several days the French cable company has
been trying to re-establish its broken cable
between here and Guantanamo and Santi-
ago. Its repair steamer Mancel finally sailed
yesterday from here to make the repairs,
SO that commercial business, which has
been interrupted for the past ten days, can
again be accepted by the French cable
lines. 1t is understood that the United
States authorities will permit this cable to
be worked commercially under the supervis.
ion of it's censor, as is the case with the cable
between Havana and Key West.
The herald., 1898-06-20
Cubans Fought Bravely

KEY WEST, June 10. 2:30 p. ma United
States supply ship arrived here this morn
ing from Guantanamo, which place she left
on Thursday last. From interviews with
some of those on board the vessel it was
learned that 100 Cubans had Joined the
United States marines when a landing
was effected fought gallantly and rendered
great assistance to the Americans, their aid
being especially valuable in the work of
throwing up intrenchments.
On the way here the supply ship passed
the fleet of transports having on board the
army of Gen. Shafter with a convoy of war
ships The vessels were in excellent order
and the lines were we'll closed up.
The herald., 1898-06-20
Recruits Arrive

WASHINGTON, June 19.-War recruits
are arriving daily at Camp Alger in squads
of from ten to fifty. Including the arrivals
today nearly 1000 men have been added to
the camp during the past week and between
three and four thousand are expected to
arrive this week.
The usual camp routine was practically
suspended today. Religious services were
held by all the regiments.
The herald., 1898-06-20
How Toasting Originated

The word toast" used for describing the
proposal of a health in an after-dnner
speech, dates back to medieval times, when
the loving cup was still regarded as an in
dispensable feature of every banquet. The
cup would be filled to the brm with wine
or mead, in the center of which would be
floating piece of toasted bread. After
putting his lips to it, the host passed the
cup to the guest of honor on the right hand
and after it had circulated around the table
1t came back to the host, who drained what
remained and swallowed the piece of toast
in honor of his friends at the table.