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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

The foreign mediator is taking a voy-
age in Spain's phantom fleet in search
of the sea serpent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

The heroes Of Guantanamo will hold
the fort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

The Rough Riders" will have to
walk, but they will be where the light
ing is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Thousands of Maine coast people
are trying to convince themselves and
their nciGhbors that they We're not ter
rifed almost into fits, a few weeks ago
at the imaginary danger of Spanish
fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Bangor is planning on expanding
about $4,000 more on it's water works,
this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Letter has gone down with the price
of -four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Fort Knox is to have POO more sol
diers, 800 in all. O. the happy Bucks
port belles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

North Monmouth says it isn't quar-
antined, and it ought to know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

The annual neighborhood, ante hay
ing picnic is now in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Lots of towns will wake up and cele
brate the Fourth, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16
old and young, and choice thousand
or two of the gentier sex.

| Ola ana ypuH5t anu IL tIplAN '''"$'FNN''-'
| or two of the gentler sex.
| Many sad tale reaches the outside
world from the almshouse, and Orono
adds to the collection one of the sad
dest Mrs Am L, White, who died
there Sunday, at the ago Of 81 was
once worth 100000 but the fortune was
spent by dissipated son, now in the
same almshouse and so totally without
feeling that ne refused to attend the
funeral of his mother as Il mourner.
A Lewiston fisherman tells a story
which is tshy, but true. The other
day he caught SO fish at one time, and
with one hook. 1t was in this way:
A four and half pound trout was
caught, Whereon the stomach was
opened and 50 smelts were found in it.
That's the reason why the folks don't
catch any more salmon and trout" he
says. because the fish eat those little
smells, ana are not hungry. And If
any one wanted to catch a few OF
those smelts for winter fishing, ;la
old scratch would be to pay"
One Bath schooner has paid divi-
dends since the 1st of January,
amounting to $125 on a sixty fourth.
Her owners are not saying a word
about hard times.
The crew of the Montauk is getting
nicely accustomed to the ways of cruel
war, and they even manage to work in
more or less fun to enliven existence.
one warm day recently some Of hem
thought that good swim would not
hurt their compilations. Permission
was asked of Lieutenant Clifford who
very kindly hut firmly refused. The
boys did not propose to get cheated
out Of their duck, so n council OF war
was called ana held on the forward
deck. 1t was decided that one of the
crew should fail overheard and yell
for help. When help was called fog
every man on deck, whether he was
any where near the scene Of action o
not was to jump to the rescue. The
plan worked perfectly, one of the boys
fell over as per bin of fare, and tic
others promptly went to his rescue. |
! 'i'9c y" li'c Hul - y - ~ ii"i'
tifat I'M" 'h' wafer "hiie the boys 81
Ing lower u'th went Ih'o 'he water
nearest 20 "heie 'h@S ii'id oeth s'i'fil-
crew We're swimming ana flounderi.s ii |
the water on all silos Of the snip Tho |
lieutenant took things good naturally /
ana allowed the boys to remain in f9r
- minutes
Watervulo Mail: Why viii people
continue to take such foolish chances? /
rhie ,,,o,pj,e, a., e.l.ia,r,, woman, ,,.,, r.,
tue S''''''n 10 't'' q I''t"d ED"d - w.
me iWo S''Vn III me 9'loule o. t".
Iaf 'dtN'"7 uh'!t ''e t'@'H Sl't 'eo 4i'' /
l"eh VT "h1 "h' WI ~ REMAIN SN'i'
he ear backwards ana though the /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Active plans for the summer vaca.
ton are now all made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held rcspOn-
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, 1898-06-16

One Bath schooner has paid divi-
dends since the 1st of January,
amounting to $125 on sixtyfourth.
Her owners are not saying a word
about hard times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Tomorrow will be Memorial day a
the National home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Colby's graduating class of SO young
men, has 81 Republicans, two Demo-
partisan. This is good working ma
jority for the party of intelligence,
progress, and patriotism. and no doubt
the other colleges can show as large a
proportion on the right side. OF the Is
young ladies in the class Is show the
effects of good training at home and
in college by swearing eternal allie
glance, to Republicansm, and one of
the remaining two is ION the fence
which probably means that an UNI
known he will regulate her politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

H1e statistician of the Bangor Com
mercial has been getting in his deadly
work and announces that $4,000 of the
1000 people in Bangor drink beer. ana
will thereby be affected by the in
creased tax on this foaming beverage.
with over 30 per cent of its total popu-
lation fmbbing beer Bangor has es-
tabllshed new worlds record. Pre-
sumably this includes all the males.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16
The North American Review.

a most timely and interesting article
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

Half Of June has hurried into tn,
past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

The sunshine reached our souls, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

y smooth face craze" seems 10 have
struck the Connecticut companies of
infantry now at Willard. Within the
last few days boards and "mustachios''
have come off in great numbers. Il
seems to be rather compulsory, too,
for If a man will not shave of his
beard himself the other soldiers set
hold Of him ana within FIVE minutes
they do il for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16

121 fremont St, Room 50,
BOSTON, MASS
Home Office. Aston Court Building, 33d
st. Next Waldorf-Astoria HoteD,
NEW YORK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
AMERICAN PORTS SECURE.
Continued from First Page.

and anchored alongside the narrow channel as
they would be under steam The other nve VIII
be sent to their intended stations under tneiI
own power. The Camden Naval Militia mas
volunteered to take one OF them to Portland.
Me. accompanied by the Massachusetts NaVai
Battalion on two others as far as Boston. ana
by two others TO New-York In charge or the
New-York Battalion This movement VIII pesih
In few days.
GATHERING COAL AT KEY WEST
An indication Of the extent with which emer-
gency measures have crowded upon each other
was shown to-day In an official telegram from
Key West announcing that the contractor Tor
dredging an approach to the naval coal wharves
to enable the larger cruisers TO take advantage
% the improvised coaling facilities could not get
his dredges into position because the Immediate
vicinity was filled up with coal and naval YES
sells. The Navy has already gathered ten thou-
sand tons Of coal AT Key West. and although
this amounts 20 less than weeks supply to
Captain Simpsons feet II the vessels were
moving. the coaling wharf OF the harbor Is
practically bOckaded.
Contracts will be awarded tomorrow by Sec
rotary Long aggregating nearly Sl.ooOvo FOR
the new cOaling base at the Dry Tortugas. the
metal work of the wharves and sheds Will prob
ably ably be given to the Union Bridge ComPany OF
paratus and general work TO S. s. Leonard. OF
Jacksonville. Fla.
CADETS FOR ACTIVE SERVICE.
The cadets of the first class OF the Naval
Academy have been asked their preference as
to ships. and orders will be issued in day or
two sending them 10 sea. complying. SO far as
possible with their wishes. They to be
utilized as watch and division officers on the
regular vessels TO release lieutenants and other
Junior officers whose services essential on
auxiliary cruisers. revenue cutters and light
house tenders.
Commander Clifford H. West. chief OF Admiral
Sicard's staff. who will be relieved with the Ad
mlra. will be assigned to command an auxiliary
cruiser.
The following extract from order Issued by
General Miles shows how the diffusion OF
thority which grew up in peace times Is now
being contracted:
Inspectors-generai. or acting inspectors general
assigned TO a military department, arc under the
immediate direction OF its commanding general
when not assigned they solely under the
orders OF the Secretary OF War. the General
commanding the Army. Correspondence the
Inspect Generals department, between the head
thereof and officers serving therein will be direct.
FOR the purpose OF instruction and information
with respect to the discharge OF their duties. not
however. extending TO matters OF administration
pertaining to military commanders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
LOOKING FOR EUROPEAN AID
DELUsION OF THE SPANISH CLASSES
IN HAVANA
lHE SENTIMENT FosTERED FROM MADRrp-rTs
PRESENT APPLICATION TO THE FIND
INGs OF THE AMERICAN COURT
OF INQUIRY.
fbr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. :,

Ibr TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUNE
Havana, March "a. via Tampa March 25-
european Interference between Spain and the
United States Is growing delusion Of the Span
ISM classes in Cuba Apparently It is fostered
from Madrid through Government channels The
belief Of these classes that the nations OF Eu-
rope would side with Spain in case OF war has
always prevailed. 1t finds utterance In the
many pamphlets which have been published
since the beginning Of the revolution. and the
newspapers have encouraged the idea The way
they put II was that the United States was re-
sponsible for keeping the instruction alive be-
cause flibustering not stopped that Eu-
rope could not interfere in that matter, but that
the minute hostilities arose she would be ar
rayed with the possible exception OF Great Brit
ain against the United States
At distance this feeling is difficult to under
stand. Nevertheless. II is widespread. not mere
~ among the ignorant populace, but with off,
Gals and business men. The case is one
which the Government can always rely when its
own purposes call for a war sentiment. or for the
strengthening Of the popular belief that nothing
need be yielded to the United States. At present
this delusion Ia invoked to quiet the anxiety
which is felt over the report on the Maine dis
aster. The masses OF the Spaniards have I'M
Outstanding that the American Court Of Inquiry
will report against the theory OF accident They
have their own reasons for thinking that the
Maine was blown up through foul play. and the
attempt OF the Spanish Board to make out
accident Will not receive their confidence. They
are somewhat concerned over the outcome OF
the American findings. II is here that the Gov
eminent seeks TO reassure them with the prom
ise that Europe Is back Of Spain. They have al
ready been prepared with the knowledge that
the Sagasta Ministry will seek TO arbitrate the
question OF fact. and they are duped with the
belief that II that is rejected. the countries OF
the Continent will uphold Spain forcibly In re-
slsting the demands Of the United States when
It becomes positively known that the Admins
traton at Washington will treat the incident
It's own affair.
There is possibility that the deluson Of Eu-
ropean aid will impel the ultra-Spanish classes
10 acts which will precipitate collision with
the United States. Either this will happen or
the confidence In Spain securing the support Of
other countries will be shattered forever. and
the settlement Of the Cuban question will be-
come much more simple.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
SPANS TORPEDO FLOTILLA.
IF IT GOES TO HAVANA THIS GOVERNMENT MAY
PROTEST.

PROTEST.
WASHINGTON March % (SpeciaD.-The signin-
canoe OF SPANS latest move on the naval chess
board-the extension OF her torpedo fotilla's
cruise from the Canary Islands to Porto Rico
There is no ground for the statement that the
Administration has made a formal protest to
the Madrid Government against the massing Of
so formidable fleet OF torpedo boats and tor
pedo- boat destroyers In West Indian waters
Nor is II probable that this country will openly
complain II the fota ends its cruise at Porto
Rico But the transfer Of the torpedo feet to
the harbor Of Havana might Justly call out
remonstrance from this Government. for such a
manruvre could have no other than an openly
hostile intent
ordinary circumstances It will take the 1otilla
about ten days TO make the journey from the
Canaries 10 Porto Rico. but II is exceedingly
likely that 1t will actually require several days
longer. The liability Of the boats 10 accident Is
great. particularly II they should encounter
rough weather. Then. too. II they should be &C
companied by a collier the speed OF the feet
would be reduced to that OF the coal boat.
Speaking OF the movement OF the fotilla, one
Of the naval officials compared the torpedo boats
to race horses trained to nicely. They
keyed up to a high pitch for short. sharp and
decisive work. and II overtaxed liable 10
break down. While the fotilla might make the
trip TO Porto Rico In ten days in order TO do 80
absolutely smooth water would have to be IN
sured throughout the passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
THE TEXAS SAILS IN HURRY.
SOME SLIGHT REPAIRS TO BE MADE AT THE
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.
Newport News. Va. March o (speciaD-Ths bat
te-ship Texas. which arrived here at 8 % o'clock
this morning received orders this afternoon TO
hold herself in readiness TO return 70 at mo-
ments notice At ) O'Clock supplementary orders
received by telegraph 20 sail at once. and
fifteen minutes later tho Texas weighed anchor
and put OF Hampton Roads for New York.
When the vessel arrived this morning Captain
Glass asked the Chesapeake and Ohio coal agency
for three hundred tons Of fuel When the first
barge-oad was run alongside he declined 10
ceive II. saying he would explain later When
sailing orders were received Captain Glass was on
the Puritan. The Texas started without him. but
stopped to take him when he put IN q
launch. The monitor Puritan received telegraphic
orders sail South at once but requires supply
OF coal before she take long trip. and Is now
taking fuel. She is expected sail tonight
The Brooklyn is still here. awaiting orders. with
anchor weighed and steam up
Washington March 25.-The Texas is bound for
the Brooklyn Navy Yard where some improve
ments Will be made in the facilities for loading
the guns Of the ship. The necessary plant for
this purpose Is not available at Norfolk. II Is the
desire or the Department 10 put the ship in tho
highest state OF efficiency, said an official Of the
Navy Department tonight. 80 a 10 have her ready
for service at twenty-four hours notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
NEW FOURTH.CLASS POSTMASTERS.

Washington. March 25-Among the fourth class
postmasters appointed to-day were the following:
New-Jersey-Eagleton Harry c. Hopper.
New York-Bacon Hin. william s Deyoe: East
Galway Amasa G.. Savage; Kiskatom. Edna @.
Iinzey: Mooers Forks d. w. Shurtlir South Bcr-
lin John w: Wellman. Tiashoke. Amos prough-
ton: Upper Lisle Henry Goetchens: West Daven-
port. w II. clifford: West Lebanon. George w.
Carpenter. West Stockton. Mrs. Myra Trussell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
spANrsH FOURs STILL SINKING.

London. March 25.-spanish Fours on the Stock
Exchange to-day opened weak NJ IN lower. name
" 5ls,; but they reacted to 52i.. They closed
a; -. ne. loss OF Ia from yesterdays closing
Paris. March 25.-On the Bourse to-day Spanish
Fours were first quoted at decline OF !. from the
closing price OF yesterday. They closed at net
decline OF l. for the day
The market was very agitated. Spanish Fours
being the barometer OF nervousness and there WAS
much uncertainty TO the meaning OF the news
from America regarding Cuba Transactions were
restricted In the absence OF arbirage business and
securities closed heavy. Rio Tintos were easier on
realizations and rumors that the dividend would
be GA Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
MUNITIONS FOR FORT MONROE

Newport News. Va. March Is (SpeciaD. Three
fatcars carrying two heavy nfteen-nch mortars
with mounts and two closely sealed boxcars con-
tanning eighty deck piercing proectiles and fifteen
tons OF ammunition arrived here this morning
consigned to Fort Monroe. The mortars were WIS.,
tied by many people during the day. The train
was transferred this evening to the fort Fort
Monroe is now said 10 be well supplied with every
kind OF ammunition except deck piercing pro-
jectes This is the first consignment received at
the fort. II is understood that other shipments OF
deck piercing projectiles will follow in rapid sue.
cession. They come from Bethlehem Penn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
INCREASED ACTIVITY AT BOSTON

WORK ON HARBoR DEFENCEs 10 BE HURRIED
STILL MORE.
Boston March 2.-An increase OF the ONCE force
OF the United States Army Engineer Corps the
doubling OF the number of workmen employed on
the Notifications various places In Boston Har-
Dor and the pushing forward OF operations by
working at night as well by day among to-
days developments in this city Lieutenant Sewall
Of the Engineer Corps to-day received the specih-
cations for the works 20 be begun Immediate
" on Peddocks Island. approved by the War De
partment and will ask for estimates IRON con-
tractors for materials at once The work Az LONE
Island Head is not yet completed, although inc
five great rifles have been mounted. IL VIII re-
ouire the work OF shifts OF men 10 nnlsn the
fortincaions in time 10 Do OF service In the near
future AT Fort Warren the working force Will DC
doubled for the purpose .
PREPARATIONS are being made at the Navy iaru
TO receive the monitors Catskill and lehSh, Whicn
are expected here soon. Work on the Lancaster
and the Machias is being rushed so as TO nave
everything cleaned up by tho time the monitors
arrive. - , h,.
The demand for marine war insurance mas
greatly increased within the last few days fresi-
dnnf Fuller OF the Boston Marine Insurance ON
pany says his company has recently written apout
twenty five risks and Is daily receiving many ap-
plIcations In consequence OF the threatening
Inspect war rates have been increased ~ per CENT
over rates prevailing two days ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
FINE FLEET OF YACHTS.

ais OF THE BOATS WHICH MAY III AT
=, '"ciED TO TIE AUXILIARY SQUADRON.
r.no..- interest was excited yesterday when it was
eb,. mat the Government had decided to pur-
cxrss 'e following steel steam yachts: The Alicia.
H,,. Henry N. Flagler the Columbia. J.
Mon HAaew: the Amy. Frederick Galatin; the
usv ~ "s' John Jacob Aston; the Sovereign. Mat
Hem -. BORDEN, and tho Hermione owned by
'y L. Pierce. of Boston
'0'' 70 md the various yacnt-owners named
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANIZED.

Two Of the standing committees OF the General
Committee Of the Republicans OF the County OF
New-York were organized for active work last
evening In the St James Building at Broadway
and Twentysxth-st.. the members OF the COM
mttees on Appeals and Naturalization meeting to-
gether for that purpose. This evening the COM
mlttees on Organization. Election OF Oicers Public
Meetings and Printing will be organized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
FUNERAL or WHEELOCK G. vEAzEY.

Washington March E.-The funeral OF the late
General Wheelock C. Veazey formerly Interstate
Commerce Commissioner and one OF the heroes OF
the late war took place this afternoon In Epiphany
Church, the Rev l.. c.. Wood conducting the SER
vices Many Of his companions In arms ana also
Senators and Representatives were present Tne
burial at Arlington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
A CAyALRY COMPANY FORMED

westwood. " j.. March 25.-A number OF young
men OF this section OF Bergen County have organ
lied a new cavalry company. with headquarters at
this place under the command OF Curtis c. Felker
The first Lieutenant is Charles D. Horng, West
wood merchant who formerly a corporal in
the list Regiment y. G. " Y. The second euten-
ant IS George II. Chapel, Jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26

ton Of the Anglo-Saxon race had had the man
agement OF this Cuban question: and cannot
be astonished II the other branch OF that
IA arriving at the conviction that /, is about time
they took the settlement OF this problem seriously
In hand Quite apart from the Maine incident this
opinion has been rpenng in the American mind
and might we'll have been expected TO reach ma
turity before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
ROCHESTER RESERVE READY FOR DUTY.
ALL THE MEMBERS WOULD VOLUNTEER TO MAN
A MONITOR AT PHILADELPHIA

Rochester. March "a dispatch from Captain
Jacob W. Miller. at o'clock this afternoon. asked
Lieutenant Walbridge. in command OF the Naval
Reserve OF Rochester. how many volunteers he
could furnish TO man monitor at philadelphia.
Lieutenant Waloridge promptly wired back that
he could furnish the full quota. He then ordered
the reserve 10 assemble at the State Arsenal at
.. m. TO await further orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
A LARGE PENSION DEFICIENCY.
AN ESTIMATE CALLING FOR EIGHT MILLION DOL
LARS SENT TO THE HOUSE

Washington, March 2.-The Secretary OF the In
terror sent 10 the House to-day estimate calling
for appropriations OF over $4,000 10 meet a de-
AGENCY in the pension funds OF this amount
s. 900 80 is credited TO the lack Of last years appro
priations and the other $4,000 10 large increases
restorations and new pensions granted This brings
the estimates far submitted for incorpora tion
into the General Deficiency bill TO about S4 900 oD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
COAL FOR THE KEY WEST SQUADRON

COAL FOR THE KEY WEST SQUADRON
Philadelphia March %.-The Government tug
Leyden sailed from the League Island Navy Yard
to-day FOR Key west having in tow the barge
Edith Howes. loaded with coal
The Leyden arrived at the Navy Yard March
10 from Newport with twenty Whitehead torpedoes
and thrty-six hundred pounds of gIn-cotton for
the cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
MARK ASSIGNED TO SPECIAL DUTY.

Washington. March 25.-Pending action on the
report Of the Maine Court Of Inquiry. Lieutenant
Commander Mark. the judge-advocate Of the court.
will be on special duty in the Office OF the Judge
Acknowledgement. Here he will be available to
supply any information that the President tho
SECRETARY OF the Navy may desire in connection
with the proceedings OF the court.