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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Every woman. and almost every man
in this country. who reads the news
papers is familiar with The Reflections
Of Bachelor written by Post Wheeler
for the New York Press and quoted by
papers everywhere. Almost daily half
a dozen quaint, philosophic maxims,
getting in a hit on men and women
generally women appear in the Press.
Journal readers are familiar with
these. and consequently will be inter-
csted to hear the story that the author
of them has met his fate at last MI
Wheeler is bachelor and what is
termed a woman hater" There is III
the South a young lady who is rapidly
coming into prominence on account IF
her literary work who is also man
Rives, The noted novelist. Fate or
Providence recently brought the South
ern lady and Mir. Wheeler together in
| New York, and comments were ex
changed on the cutting things each had
said of the opposite sex. The CONVEX
sation drifted into condolences, and
finally, each thought the other not hall
| so cruel as they had thought. and he
/ fore leaving New York the same old
story had been repeated. The woman
! hdter and the man hatnr have forgiven
/ and are now engaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
4 Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June %, 1898,
AT II O'CLOCK. 4. NJ,

for the purpose of nominating a candi-
date for Governor to be supported at the
September election. and transacting any
other business that may properly come
before il.
The voters of Maine, without regard to
past political differences VINO are in favor
of sustaining President Mcknley ana his
administration III the conduct of the war
with Spain: who sere in favor of SUSTAIN
ing the present wise and economical adj
mnistration of our State affairs, are cor
daily invited to join with the Republic
cans in choosing delegates to this con-
Vention
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each city, town and plantation
will be entitled to one delegate. and for
each 10 votes cast for the Republican cam
didate for Governor in 1896, an additional
delegate, and for a fraction of 40 votes in
excess of - votes. q further additional
delegate. Vacancies in the delegation of
any city. town plantation can only be
filled by a resident Of the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The State committee will be in session
in the city council rooms of City hail. at
8 O'Clock on the morning of the conVen-
ton, for the purpose of receiving the
credentials of delegates Delegates, in
order to be eligible to participate in the
convention must be elected subsequent to
the date of the call for this convention.
Per order Republican State Convention.
j. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
lpay,,et1 AuriI -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Monmouth is again in mourning
Within four weeks seven Of the towns
citizens have died. the last being Mrs.
Ann Tilton Dudley, who died, Saturday
evening.
Five tramps who were in the Bethel
lookup for breaking into a car on the
G. T. r. r., cut through the floor of
their cell. Sunday night, and four of
them escaped.
IN the Hancock supreme judicial court.
Judge NisWe!l finally adjourned court on
Monday. The following are among the
divorces granted during the term: Addie
Eta Babbidge Of Eden, VS.. Milburn NJ.
Babhidgc, for cruel and abusive treat
ment; Dr.. +. G. Barrett of Bluchill. VS..
Rose Barrett, for cruel and abusive treat
ment: Linda a. Wiley of Eden. Jibellant.
vs.. Newell :. Wiley, for cruel and abus-
i've treatment: Abby a. Eaton OF Stoning-
ton. libeilant. VS.. Goodwin T. Eaton of
Deer Isle, for utter dcsertion; Celia Grant
of Ellsworth, lbellant, vs.. Horace w.
Grant Of Otis for adultery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

from Madrid. Sunday, the British foreip,
oiiice officials point out that the reaoin,
tIohs announced by the United Sfatea ~,
Inc subject were taken without referenna
10 any policy which Spain might adont
therefore, II IS not expected that Spans
Intentions will affect the decisions prn-
mniGated by the United States.
Fotty-lVe men in command of Lieut.
Daniel Cfagc of Go. T., Naval Brigade
left Lynn at 9.0I 4. NJ, Monday IN
board the Minnesota. They were es
cortcd by 60. l., Sth Regiment, NJ. V
NJ. an escort Of "a Veterans from Cen
erai Lander Post, ;. q. A. r., with a
band. Mayor Ramsdcl made a speech
to the men in city Hall square before
departure. There was crowd of Il G0
people in Central square when the train
started and cheering was continued for
over half an hour.
It is reported at Detroit, Mich, that
owing to engagements over orders the
Detroit Naval Reserves viii not 20 to
Norfolk navy yard, on Tuesday as or
dcrcd. Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy Roosevelt, Monday. notified the
Naval Reserves TO follow the navy
department AS TO number Of men. in.
stead Of Instructions from Captain
Cr0Wninshieids.' The reserves held a
meeting. Monday, with the result that
Lieutenant Commander Gilbert Wilkes.
with the permission of Governor Pin
gree, left for Washington to confer
with Secretary Roosevelt, as the mean
ing of the telegram was not clear.
The departure Of q Co.. Naval Re-
serves from New Bedford, Monday.
was the occasion for d general out
pouring Of local military bodies and
civilians. The command marched to
the station escorted by Battery E. 1st
Regiment. NJ. Y. NJ, the high school
cadets, Post /. 6. A. r., and Veteran
iiretnen. with two bands and a special
escort Of police. The streets were lined
with a cheering throng. and the boys
had a rousing send-Of. This is the
last detail Of ire local Naval Reserve
company, and the arinory is now va
cant Of military occupants. Battery f.
expects orders to move within "a hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

We are getting a good start on Spain
in the commerce destroying business,
anyway. Half a score of valuab bic
Spanish merchantmen have been gath
cred in by the blockading squadron,
and we have yet to hear Of the first
loss to our own commerce. We have
scores of merchant vessels on the high
seas, however, many of them directly
in the track of Spanish fleets and the
news of our losses will come all too
soon. The United States has $50 YES
sells at sea and $4,000 900 in cargoes
more or less exposed to Spanish crus-
ers. OF course there will be some
prizes and many more surprises among
shippers i'll ignorance of the fact that
war exists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
SOME POTENT FACTS.
That the Augusta Reader Will Do Well to
Carefully Ponder Over.

1t was kept a secret for years i'll a
good old Quaker family. The neigh
bors all knew about it, and many a
time had reason to be thankful for its
existence. Its fame spread. and stran-
gers who heard about it wrote for in
formation concerning it; sometimes
tried it virtues and sometimes put a
trial off for a more convenient season.
To tell how it was dragged from an OBJ
scure country village and placed before
the general public would be interesting
reading, but lack of space compells US
to withhold the particulars. 1t is Sufll-
cient to know that year ago 1t came
to Lewiston, Maine, like it had gone to
every city and town in the north; un-
pretentious and unassuming, it said:
Il can do certain things, investigate
my claims. try me if you have back
ache or kidney ache, and you will not
be disappointed" One of the many
citizens in Lewiston VINO has helped to
push the good work along is Mr.. John
Watson SeKeraI blacksmith. on the
Sabattus road. ERMr. Watson says:
For the past eight years l had trouble
with my back. / have been wrenchea
50 many times across the loins that 1
presume that may have been the cause
of it. When suffering at intervals from
attacks. was lame during the day ana
in severe pain at night. After a nara
days work it was something horrible
to endure Soon after would lie down
l was compelled to shift my POSITION
looking for comfort. and, as this con-
tinued through the night. / arose often
in the morning to begin another day ;
work more tired than when l went 10
bed. l read accounts about Doans
Kidney Pills curing backs like mlne
and l went to drug store and got u
box. Well l kept taking them un'ii
the pain left. Since I stopped l have
done lots of heavy work, but my back
has stood the strain. 1 give Doan
Kidney Pills all the credit for it, ana
advise others who have anything wrong
with their backs to try them. just
such emphatic endorsement can be nau
right here in Augusta. Drop into Chas'
X. Partridge's drug store and ask nj"
what his customers report
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by al
dealers. price so cents. Mailed by POS
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. T., soie
agents for the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S anu
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Attention is called to the article in
another column on our railway mail
service. The proposition which has
been advanced in Congress 10 cut down
the pay given the railroads for carry
ing the mails has attracted wide atten-
ton and has aroused much discussion
The elaborate treatment given this i'm
portant subject by Hon. J. II. Manlev
in the article we publish this morning
throws much light upon it. Mr.. Nam
ley has given the subject much study
and while in Washington, recently. ad-
dressed the Senate committee on this
subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
A New Secretary OF State.

The change in the head of the post
office department was genuine sur
prise to the country, but the second
change made in the cabinet, within
week. had long been expected. For
months the retirement of Secretary
sherman on account OF failing health
and his advanced age has been expected,
and several times premature announce
ments OF it have been made. In seek
ing the rest that his long and arduouS
public service has won him Jonn SHEER
man will carry with him the respect
and the affectiOnate remembrance of
all his countrymen. His distinguished
services in the different capacities in
which he has served his country during
his many years of public life have been
our ablcst statesmen. both as a legisla
tor and as a minister of finance. lie is
one of America S great men. May long
years of life still bc his. He Will not he
forgotten by the country he has SO
| faithfully served.
The selection of Assistant Secretary
| Day to succeed Mr Sherman as the
head of the state department was Il
foreg0ne conclusion, and was a just
recognition of his eminent ability and
his efficient services to the department
| daring the past year. Mr., Day has
not been prominent in public life,
though he has held several judicial po-
sitions, but his profound knowledge of
international law. his tact and sound
| Judgment have more than justified his
| appointment to the assistant secretary
| ship by the President. The state of
Nh. Shcman's health has caused
much of the labor ana responsibility Of
| his position to fail upon MI Day, es-
pecially in the past three months, and
| that Nj. Day should be advanced to
| the highest place in the cabinet, now
| that Mr.. Sherman retires. is natural
and just. Mr. Day is fully qualified
| for his important position, whose dut-
les are so particularly delicate and ar
duous a this time, and his services Will
strengthen the administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
them eScaped.
Harmony GranQe.

Harmony Grange has voted to hold d
make strenuous efforts the coming
spring and summer to make it a practi-
cal ana financial success. Lewis Reed
offers to give s. if the grange realizes
$35 in receipt of the fair and sale Of re-
freshmcnts.
The programme in part. for the next
regular meeting is that every member
present must tell a story or forfeit five
nnnfS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Yarmouth thinks things have come to
. pretty pass if the pastor Of the First
Parish church can't keen few hens
without somebody else wanting them
bad enough to steal them, il seems
that while Rev. Minot Shaw HartweII
was spending few days last week in
Massachusetts With his family. all Tut
one Of his hens disappeared. The one
that was left wanted 10 set, therefore
was upon the nest, otherwise she
doubtless would have bec2 taken. one
Sunday few months ago the rooster
u Inc tioci< disappeared, ana Mir Hart
well has reason e. believe nat he was
stolen. Somehow the family have not
been able 70 get but Very few eggs on
Sundays In the past--most Of the time
none. The Owner does not believe this
Was On account ri the riety Of The
hens. Oh, no,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

a special to the Chicago Tribune.
from San Francisco. says: 1t has just
been discovered that the cruiser
Charleston was injured by the recent
earthquake. It's coudensng tubes were
injured and it may be necessary to get
new ones from the East, The cruiser
cannot be put in readiness as soon as
had been expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

+. A. Sessions, recently dismissed by
vote Of the directors as cashier of the
First National Bank of Ionia, Mich.
was arrested at Grand Rapids, Sunday.
for alleged embezzlement and will %
taken to Ionia. today. He transferred
all his property to the bank after his
retirement, and then disappeared. 1t is
claimed there is a shortage Of 100000 u
,f,tTn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
people.

So Gloucester is to send $1,000 worth
of Goldfish to the suffering Cubans. Fish
balls for Cuba and cannon balls for
Spain is Il very natural division under
present circumstances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

That patriotic Philadelphia pcnsioner
who suggests that all who receive pen-
sions next month give the government
the $io00o,00 it owes them has more
enthusiasm than Judgment. The
honest pensioner needs his money as
much in war times as in peace. But
the recipients of pensions who do not
need them have 4 splendid chance to do
d manly act by urrendering them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Col Everett Morse. an investment
banker of Hartford. Conn. shot him
self at his residence, Monday morning.
The bullet lodged in the brain and Will
probably prove fatal. Poor business is
attributed as the cause, Col. Morse
was a member of the staff of the late
Governor Morris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
Asthma.
How it is Treated
and Cured by the
New Method.

Asthma i; usually known paroxysms Of diGf-
r'"f 6,rafhfKc, lasting from few hours 70 several
days coming ~ intervals. to be followed by
missions. DUNG which the patient bfeaihes with
comparative case.
he attack returns again at regular Intervals or
Is provoked Ivy exposure to cold, damp air. severe
Efforts. even mental emotions. During the at
tack the respiration is labufcd. with wheeling fire.
:@nt cough and threatening sufncation.
Treatment art CHrr.- \ here is prl baby no dis
case of tho respiratory organs which submits 50
quickly to "HIOMEi" and The Australian Dry
Air Treatment Asthma, fey moments use Of
the Inhaler giving immediate rcei - the most
e:tscs, wniie IFS 6riLy Use invariably cures Ia
chronic eases a tow drops Of " IifOMEI placed
on !, piece f clean flannel and pinned 10 the nigh,
robe viii prevent an a:taek and insure good
night rest e the patient, curing the disease while
he s!ccps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

1t was an amateur veterinarian in
Houlton who applied a blister to the
wrong leg of horse he was trying to
cure of lamencss. The animal did
nicely. however, under his novel treat
mcnt and the young man doesn't see
why he should supply cigars to his
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

They seem to have ammunition to
burn, around the Havana defenses.
Perhaps they think that the more of it
they waste in incffectual firing at our
fleet the less will fall into our hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Spain says she will indulge in priva-
teering if she wants to. hut considering
what the nations of Europe think about
this matter, it is likely she will do y
lot of profound meditating before She
wants to try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

happy reunion. The veteran accomp3n-
led the company to Bath the next day,
gave his daughter 500 and received in
return Il ring and a picture of his little
granddaughter, and now feels that life
is worth living again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Some of the boys attending the Mil
bridge high school could with proiit at
tend a few terms Of the State reform
alcohol from the school laboratory
the other night, ana after getting
gloriouaIy drunk proceeded to paint the
town red.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Don't call il the IIispano- American
war. SpaniSh-Amcrican." or better
still Spanish which is more
significant. is good enough for Common
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

The Holland torpedo boat is 4 Won
der in it's way. but there are a number
of Spanish vessels that are likely to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

'Buona Ventura" the name of the
first prize Of the war means good luck.
But the good luck was not SO Spanish
as the name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

The formal declarations of war were
a few days behind the beginning of
hoStiliticS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

East jefferson boasts Of a carpenter
s. years of age, John Mcacryy, who has
taken the active lead in framing his
new barn. and heWing the timhers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

AhNii ~ ( al 1 II
A man passes a restless, slceplcss night,
gets up dull and hcadaclley in the morning,
goes to the breakfast table without an ap-
petite, bolts what little. he does eat and
rushes away to business He is drowsv
and nervous by turns all day and forces
himself to work against his will. He takes
five minutes for lunch and not minute to
rest aterward. He goes home at night
utterly tagged out and with no appetite for
supper The idea Of taking medicine or
even taking little rest never enters his
head. Some night his wife finds him IN
the rocking chair before the fire place
dead. The doctor will call ii nervous pros
tration or heart trouble or something of
that kind. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is the best medicine for hard
working men. 1t restores Il keen edge 10
the appetite It facilitates the flow Of the
digestive juices and makes the digestion
and assimilation perfect It invigoratcs
the liver and purfes and enriches the
blood. 1t is the great blood maker, flesh
builder and nerve-tonic. Medicine dealers
sell it,
n. Gaddis, Esq, of No 5l3 South street. Ia
coma, Washington, writes; was taken i'll III
February 1892. My lungs hurt me and got 50
poor that / was Just skin and bone thought |
was gong to die tried Dr. Piercc's Golden
Medical Discovery and il saved my life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Several nrzc& each day is TIL" cstah-
lshed Programme" IF Admiral Sampson
ard his blucjackets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

In the words of the almanac. slightly
altered, about this time expect eXcit-
ing news"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Find the Spanish navy" is the great
puzzle game of the hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26
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.
crently, 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 twenty-second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications
The Journal cannot he held respou-
stble for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications
Address all Communications elatini,
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURI.EIGII & FLYNT, Publishers, Au,
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Hats off. when the flag goes by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

There seems to he no dispute about
the effectiveness of the blockade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26


Only 1856 wanted from Maine.
The youngsters are planning may
basket expeditions.
Spring seems to nave turned back
ward in its flight.
Bar Harbor is to have some big guns
of a different sort than are common
there.
a Phillips family which has lived in
Il homes is to move again, this spring.
Augusta will DC very glad to enter
in June.
Keep the flag flying. if you have one,
over your home or place of business, as
well as on the public buildings.
Two WOolWich men made the queer
est horse trade. last Week. on record.
The owner of the horse swapped the
animal for IA roosters.
Waldoboro made wonderful record
in the Civil War. furnishing 457 men for
the Union army. The town is full OF
patriotism, but hopes no such sacrifice
Will be necessary, this time.
The visit of the Isle Of Champagne
Company to Togus, last week, de-
OF the ladies in the troupe found among
the veterans her father whom she had
not seen for Is years. He had believed
her dead ana the meeting was a most
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

BY the Governor.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Keep the flag flying. if you have one,
over your home or place of business, as
well as on the public buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Bar Harbor is to have some big guns
of d different sort than are common
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Spring seems to have turned back
ward in its flight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

Augusta will BE very glad to enter
in June.
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A::FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.
THURSDAY, the 28th Day of April,

In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-eisht, as day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-26

, I Nun DO II VV0 VWI }
Augusta, Me, April p, 1898.