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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Spain is fast losing everything save
her honor" She would lose that, too,
if anybody wanted it bad enough to
take it; but it is such a moth-eaten, ILL
shaped, putrid specimen of its kind
that she couldn't give it away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Dispatches say that Spain intends to
throw it's whole naval strength"
against US in one grand effort. 1t IS
the popular opinion that there is more
hole than whole to SPANS naval
strength -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

There are about 1000 islands. large
and small. in the Philippine group. We
ooh want them all. in fact, we doa t
want any of them, but the possessio,
OF Manila gives control of them all. and
that is very handy for present pur-
poses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
A Secondary Inspiration.
tkn0Xyille Journal.)

One thing that will make the Ameri-
con soldiers fight with determination
that recognizes no such thing as defeat
is the treatment they would expect
from the Spanish authorities should
they be taken prisoners. Death 30
most men would be preferable to con-
tfnement in a Spanish prison. for that
would be death with torture of the
most horrible character
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

These are gloomy days for the many
girls who are left behind by the sol
der boys in Augusta. They know. alas,
that the heart of the. young warrior is
sadly tickle, and they know by reputa-
ton the deadly effect of the fascinating
wiles pfacticed by Augusta girls in
muster time. This isn't muster time. to
be sure, but it answers the same pur-
pose to the fair charmers who find an
excuse to visit Camp Powers or whom
the soldier boys manage to meet in the
city. The sight of soldiers blue uni
form and brass buttons fills the average
feminine heart with sublime ecstacy.
and if a little gilt braid or q white
stripe is added to the uniform the effect
is supreme happiness that borders on
hysteria. This is especially true of
Augusta girls. and so the girls who are
left behind dread the campaign in this
city almost as much as the remote pos
siblity of the departure of their boys
for Cuba -iibt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

That Spain fully appreciates the
gravity of the job on her hands is
shown by the fact that she has Just
called for 10000 volunteers to thrash
the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
More Cre1itable all Rou11
Chicago Herald. }

One of the enormous advantages the
United States possesses over Spain to-
day is its superior credit, founded as it
is on the best money in the world, while
Spain Is on the paper basis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

If France doesn't behave better the
United States may have to ret cliate by
putting up the largest and finest dis
play at the Paris exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

What will the sugar trust do about
bases the matter of the control of sex
upon the saccharine condition of the
mothers system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Dewey rather got ahead of Fighting
Bob Evans in his famous desire to eX-
tend the regions in which Spanish is
the leading language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

A Pacific victory in which the
enemy's fleet was totally destroyed
sounds rather incongruous, but that's
what it was all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

The Oregon, the Marietta and the
Nictheroy, now coming North from Rio
JaneriO. make fleet in themselves
that Spain will do we'll to let severely
nInna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
DIR. r.. DetchOn's Anti Dfuratic

May be worth to you more than s101 /,
you nave child who soils bedding from
INCONVENIENCE of water during sleep. Cures
old and young alike. 1t arrests the
trouble at once. 81. Sold by Bowditnh
Webster & Co., Druggists, Augusta Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Three of the I'd Regt. companies
missed all the excitement and demon
stration that followed the others on
Monday. They were the Machias Cal
ais and PASSPORT companies, crack or,
CARNATIONS of Mayor Hume's battal-
ion. They will all reach Augusta this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
To Cure Headache in is Minutes
Take DR.. Davis Anti-Headache. Az orpp-
e"eS' Isz16. cody

No other remedy is half as quick in
renewing pain, soreness. inflammation or
Weakness as the famous Hop Plasters
cine dealers Sell them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
The Hand OF Death on II.
(Denycr Tines.)

The Queen Regents supporters have
been loud in boasts and threats and d.
| frances to the American government,
but beneath ii all may be observed the
dispirtcd action of d foredoomed cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

To most of the thoughtless younger
generation the departure of the troops
seemed a grand lark or a big Fourth
of July celebration. with its intense
lesson of patriotism. to he sure, but
wholly lacking in the serious features
it presented toolder eyes. But the faith
erS and mothers remember the dark
days of '61-'65, and to have their sons
march away to volunteer into their
country's service was pretty sad bust
ness. The reflection that Maine troops
are not likely to see service in Cuba
was little comfort, but not much. for
there is always the thought that it is
possible, while the war continues, how
ever improbable. So there is real sor-
row in hundreds of Maine homes, and
every night hundreds of noble Maine
mothers pray God to keep safe their
soldier sons. The loves and hopes of
thousands are centered, these days, on
the white city of Camp Powers. The
young men there are soldiers. ready to
give their service and their lives TO
their country, but they are also sons,
and brothers and husbands and sweet
hearts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Vacancies in any delegation can only be
filled by such delegation.
Delegates, in order to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent
to the date of the call for this convention.
The county committee will be in SEES
sion in the ante-room of the hall at ~
o'clock on the morning of the convention.
for the purpose of receiving the creden-
tials of the delegates.
Per order of the Republican county
committee.
WILLARD NJ. DUNN, Chairman.
f. C. STEVENS, Secretary.
May 2, 1898. HiI xil28
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Keep in mind that SCOTS
Emulsion contains the hypo-
phosphites.
These alone make it of
great value for all affections
of the nervous system.
1t also contains glycerine,
a most valuable, soothing
and healing agent. Then.
there is the cod-liver oil, ac-
knowledged by all physicians
as the best remedy for poor
blood and loss in weight.
These three great remedial
agents blended into a creamy
Emulsion, make a remark
able tissue builder.
SOC. and s1oo, all druggists.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Never as long as they live will any
member of the National Guard of
Maine now in Camp Powers forget the
grand demonstrations of patriotism on
Monday. At the home of each com
trains, and at Augusta when they ar
rived, the patriotic ardor and the en-
thusasm We're the greatest known in
over n generation. Immense multitudes
and none got so many cheers or de-
served them 50 much as the new re-
Cruits without uniforms or arms. Bells
rang and cannons doomed; speeches
We're made and bouquets presented.
There We're banquets and long parades,
and everywhere Old Glory. and the
whole days programme gave to every
loyal heart Il thrill of inspiration that
can never die. There was little formal
or set in the great demonstration that
Maine gave her boys in blue. but the
simple, spontaneous nature of it all
was it's most significant and inspiring
feature. Whether Names quota of
volunteers go to Cuba or whether il
never leaves the State, the lesson of
last Monday will never be lost on our
people or on the National Guard. 1t
was a glorious day, an immortal chap
ter in Pine Tree history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Four of Dewey's war ships in the far
Pacific bear the names of Atlantic
cities, Baltimore, Boston, Concord and
Raleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

1t is generally acknowledged by the
civilized world that Dewey is king Of
the May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

The reunion of the Fourth Maine
Battery Association will be held at
NorridgeWock, June 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
TO CURE A GOLD " one NV

rake Laxative Bromo Qninne Tablets All druy
gls's refund the money If it fails to cure. &c
Inc genuine has l.. Il. Q. each tablet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Not much like muster week in Camp
Powers. Instead of the heat of sum
mer there is the chill and dampness of
spring to contend with. 1t is not a
gala week of pleasure, but a period of
grim business of indefinite duration,
and the discipline is strict and the rou-
tine work is hard. There are no great
concerts,no pomp and glitter OF Cover
nor's day. Dress uniforms are unknown
in camp, land the drill and practice work
are not in preparation for any sham
battle. But the boys are in the best of
spirits, and they have all the fun pos
sible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Portland Advertiser: An English
newspaper pokes fun at America by
reason Of the nervous alarm which
vibIates through this country on the
occasion of war with a seventh rate
power, ruled by Il bankrupt dynasty
1t IL not To be wondered at that other
nations laugh at us. We know that
scared, but that one man has more 30
say than the other nine thousand nine
hundred and ninety nine. He gets his
fears into print perhaps and outside
people come To the conclusion that he
represents the sentiment Of his COM
munity. The alarm about the Span
iards attacking the northern cities and
especially the Maine towns is not far
from ridiculous. Spain is given credit
for being wide awake and enterprising,
but there is no instance in modern his
tory when she has displayed these
qualities. a Spanish ship may be seen
off our coast. but a few yards of black
smoke on the horizon ought not to send
our people back into the woods in panic
stricken flocks. Do have a little
sand" if a Spanish ship comes along
do have a grain of confidence that she
will meet with a warm reception; in
fact,if half a dozen hostile boats appear
in the otfing just brace up and with
Abraham Lincoln make an effort to
keep house a little while longer" #
You are scared don't let anybody know
il. There is time enough to commune
cate your alarm when the danger is
really at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

to argue against the current apprehen-
sions for the safety of our seaside re-
sorts during the coming season if there
We're any reason for such apprehen-
sions. The difficulty is in reasoning
with an alarm which is wholly unreal
soning. 1t would perhaps be superfu-
Gus to attempt to dispel such alarms by
shoWing-What is the fact-that the
bOmbardment or destruction of unda-
Tended places is forbidden alike by the
law of nations and of humanity, and
that the wanton Smelling of a peaceful
summer resort would exclude from
civilized recognition the nation guilty
of it. The answer would be that this
argument might not restrain a Spanish
commander. 1t may accordingly be
worth while to point out that if any
Spanish warship or fleet could by any
possibility find itself off this coast and
$500 miles away from it's nearest coal
supply it would have no power or DOW
der to waste on bathing pavilions or
seaside cottages. 1t would need all of
it's ammunition as we'll as all of its
steam power for more serious business
that of fighting or running away,
There is no more danger of Spanish
shell harming an American seaside re-
sort this summer than there is of an
earthquake destroying a tall building
in New York or swallowing up a farm
house full OF boarders in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
Daily kennebec 3ournal.
TERMS: $500 PER YEAR,

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held respOn-
sible for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers, Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

The newspaper men in Portland are
having a good laugh over little in
cident that occurred. Thursday morn
ing. A man fell off Portland pier and
narrowly escaped drowning. Three re-
porters who happened to be on the
wharf at the time We're quite instru-
mental in the mans rescue. When
they got him on the wharf they asked
his name. He was excited. We'll no
newspaper man finds out my name by
long shot" he replied. This aroused
the indignation of one of the reporters
who replied: You are mighty CRATE
full to the men who pulled you out. If
we had known you would refuse us
your name l can tell you you would
never have come out until you did give
it, They got it all right but not from
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04
A PROCLAMATION.
By the Governor.

In compliance with wise provision of
the statute, it becomes my duty to pro-
claim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

Bridgton News: The rush of would
be regimental and brigade commanders
to the front is greatly in excess of the
eXigencies of the situation on the
first call Names quota is 1256-lttle
more than one colonels command
while up to date the impulsive volun-
tary proffers of service of gentlemen
regarding themselves as specially fitted
for high command. will not fall very
far short of a hundred, and we inn
agine colonel might be secured to
escort each of the 1900 to the Augusta
rendezvous. if not to the jungles Of
Cuba. But will these patriots serve in
the ranks if occasion calls? If true
patriots most assuredly they will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-04

forenoon the Machias company by
way of boat to Mt. Desert and thence
by rail, and the Eastport and Calais
companies by way of steamer to Port
land and from that point by train.
These companies from the border are
running over with enthusiasm, and have
more applications for enlistment than
they know what to do with. Perhaps
they will be captured by that bugaboo
Spanish cruiser off the coast.
A fisherman who has just returned
from Monhegan says that the people on
the island are in the greatest terror on
account of the war Every time that
black smoke is seen on the horizon
mothers gather their children about
them and the fishermen who are out
in boats make for the shore. Many Of
the families have their goods all packed
ready to move as soon as things look a
little more dangerous. They don't stop
to think that the Spaniards haven't
any powder to waste on a rock in mid
ocean.
Il think it is all nonsense to talk Of
coast" said a Belfast man this week.
1T is still more foolish for city like
Bath or Belfast to have any fears of
BON ba rdment A Spanish vessel isnt
going to take the chances of running
up Maine river without a pilot--and
pilots she cant secure. Furthermore, Il
vessel of light enough draft to run the
risks of river navigation isn't going 20
a place where she is liable to be penned
in by cruiser. The trip Of the Column
bia and Minneapolis shows that Uncle
Sam can protect any point of his coast
line on mighty short notice. Let an
encmys vessel be sighted by any of the
signal boys on the coast and inside of
and hour one Of our squadron will be
on her trail The papers haven't said
much about the signal stations along
the New England seaboard. but in my
OF those old smooth bore guns when
they're setting up in the old earth
works. our cruisers travel so fast that
ii doesn't take one of them long to
woe to the solitary Spaniard who ven
lures very near the Maine coast That's |
my opinion. / don't believe there is |
anything to get scared over and I'm /
not going to lose any sleep by laying |
awake to listen for Spanish guns"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-01

of the largest and most beautiful ever
seen in this CITY, Miss Forbes, the
head milliner, has just returned from
the Boston and New York markets,
and has many new ideas. She is ever
willing to SHOW the new styles to all
This fail black and Write are worn a
great deal. making a very pretty
French combination. The hats are I'M
usually large and are trimmed with
many feathers and aigrettes. Flowers
are worn to a certain extent, especially
violets.
All shades of brown and red are
popular while the intensely patriotic
will be pleased to know that military
blue has the call.
Among the many pretty specimens
Is Toque hat which is largely made
OF lavender polka dotted velvet. ard is
trimmed with feathers aigre;tes and
violets.
A beautiful hat is made of black vel
vet and white satin. A large Gains
borough hat is especially popular. The
body is of mirror purple velvet and it
is trimmed with white and black.
The show window of Studley's store
contains all the leading styles. artis-
tically arranged and is considered to
be one of the best displays ever seen
in Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-01
Order Of service At the Old South Church.

The new order Of service at the South
Congregational church will be inaugu-
rated, Sunday morning. The chorus
choir which has recently been organi-
zed to assist in the musical part Of the
services will also make Its first appear
ance at the morning worship. In the
evening a new departure will be inaug-
urated in vesper service to be held
in the auditorium of the church. 1t is
intended to make this service distinct
lively evangelistic while at the same
time 1T will be a popular peoples SER
vice. The hour of evening service will
be O'Clock instead of $50 as formerly.
Mr.. +. J. Stanley Of Gardiner, will sing
the solo arise, He Calleth Thee" on
Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-01

Charles Chase, engineer, and Jed Hath
away. conductor, came round the turn.
The train was going at rate of about
80 miles an hour. 1t was foggy. Mr..
Walbridge was hard of hearing and be-
fore he was seen by either the fireman
or engineer the train was upon him.
The whistle shrieked forth its cry
Of warning but the old gentleman
seemed to be dumbfounded. He threw
up his hands and then the pilot Of the
engine struck him and he fell over in
the gutter. fatally injured.
The train was stopped as soon as
possible and handcar which was
nearoy took the injured man to the
railroad station where he was attended
by Drs. b. M. and John Turner.
He was then taken to his home.
The attending physicians were inclined
to believe that Mr. Walbridge died more
from the shock resulting from the inju-
ries than he did from the direct injuries.
He was conscious from the time he was
picked UP until 10 minutes before he died.
Frank Dodge, an employee of the Berlin
Mill Co.. was the first to reach him. and
as he tried to rise he said:
Hello. Frank. I don't know, 1 guess
the jig Is up sd-e
In the baggage room he recognized the
physicians and talked freely.
Examination showed that his right arm
was broken in three places and the elbow
completely shattered. His left. arm was
also broken. He had scalp wound in
the center of his head. three inches long,
His rfght temple was badly cut, and his
cheek torn. These wounds iwere filled
with gravel and 1t Is supposed that they
were caused by contact with the ground.
The pilot that threw him from the track
might have caused the fatal injury, al
though there was nothing to show that
the man was internally injured.
An inquest was held by Coroner Hill
dreth and was heid in the Office of Will
c. Atkins County Attorney Heseiton ex-
amined the witnesses. The verdict was
that the mans death was caused by being
hit by the train and was accidental.
The following were the coroners jury:
Judge Larrabee, w. G. Landers, Joseph
Bardsley, c. NJ. Drake, A. S. Young and
Will C. Atkins. Among the witnesses
were Engineer Chase, Conductor Hatha-
way, Fireman Allen and Brakeman Clyde
Bickford.
The engineer said that the man was
standing on the edge of the sleepers look
ing toward the carriage road. The rest
of the testimony was the same as given
above. The place of the accident was at
the sharp turn almost directly in the rear
of the Farmingdale town house.
Porter Walbridge was born in West
Stafford, Conn.,. about 6S years ago. When
young man he moved to Augusta and
married Miss Mary Young. a sister of
William Young of that city.
He had lived nearly all the time since
in Farmingdale. For many years he was
mate on the old Eastern Queen, but for
the past few years had been in the en-
ploy of the Knickerbocker Ice Co. Three
children, Mrs. GEORGE E. Reed of Gardi-
ner, Mrs. Frank Ward of Lowell. Mass,
and ]. P. Walbridge of West Dresden.
survive him.
Mr.. Walbridge had been a member of
Hermon Lodge, F. & A. NJ, for many
years.
The funeral services will be held, Sun
day at o'clock. and the interment will
be at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-01
PORTER WALBRIDGE KILLED.
Struck BY Train in Farmingdals and Dies
from Injuries.

Porter Walbridge of Farmingdale.
aged 6S years, was struck by the 6.35
passenger train from the east, this
morning, about mile above Gardiner.
At first his injuries were not consid-
cred fatal, but he died within two
hours after the accident.
At the inquest, which was held in the
afternoon. the testimony showed that
Mr.. Walbridge had started to go down
to Gardiner to visit his daughter, Mrs.
Reed. He went on the railroad track
and when the gravel train came up
from the west he stepped on the outer
edge. of the sleepers of the east bound
track,
While thus standing, train No. A,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-01

Rev. John r. Boardman, pastor-elect
of the Old South church, will be duly
installed, Tuesday evening of next
week, at 7.30. The Ecclesiastical coun-
Gil called. win convene at $50 O'Clock p.
NJ. Profs. Ropes and Beckwith of the
Bangor seminary, Rev. H. L. Griffin
of the Hammond street church, Ban
gor. and the pastors of the local
churches in Kennebec county have
been invited to participate. The even
ing sermon will be given by Rev. H. L.
Griffin. Prof. Ropes, Revs. Wifliam-
son, Marsh and Struthers have been
assigned parts in the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-01
Gardiner Police Matters.

Three dodgers passed Thursday night in
the police station.
Peter Danson and Henry Coburn were
before Judge lLarrabee, Friday morning,
for intoxication: They paid their fine and
were discharged.
City Marshal Drake is not inclined to
believe the report that counterfeit five
cent pieces are being circulated in Gar
diner. He has seen none of the bogus
money and has heard no complaints.