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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-15
WAR WITHIN A MONTH.
Great Unsssinsss Caused ~ ChaDbos.
Iain's speech.

London. May 1A-The speech delivered
by Joseph Chamberlain. the secretary OF
state for the colonies. at Birmingham yes
terday evening has caused q great sensa-
ton everywhere. and II the
feeling of uneasiness on the stock ex-
change. There was an all-round
business was poor and the market closed
distinctly pessimistic. War rumors were
freely circulated. A member of the gov
eminent Is reported to have prophesied
that a war between France and England
will break out within a month.
Precautionary assurances are reported
to have been effected at Is guineas per
cent. against the risk of war between
France and Great Britain within the next
six months. Mr.. Chamberlain's speech has
been interpreted to mean that grave COM
plications are ahead. His references to
the possibility of an Anglo-Amertcan al
lance are generally Endorsed. The major
ity of the London newspapers cordially
approved the utterances OF the colonial
secretary. and the following extracts
from the provincial press are even more
significant. The Birmingham Post. Mr..
Chamberlain's organ. says:
1.-TWO nations are already at war. ana
Mr.. Chamberlain foresees that circum-
stances may arise which may involve
other nations In a perhaps more serious
struggle. His allusion to America drew
the utmost enthusiasm from the audience
and shows not only the spirit OF the
meeting. but the spirit OF the whole Brit
ish race"
The Yorkshire Post remarks: THE duty
of the moment imposes upon US the OBJ
legations of a neutral power. but Moth
ing can prevent an Interchange of sym
PATTY at such a time between the people
themselves. Mr.. Chamberlain shows sound
craftsmanship in taking advantage OF the
present feeling on both sides OF the ATTAIN
,,c NJ the great mart which the unton
lack and the stars and stripes may play
II the two people are wise In the new
conditions which are rapidly CREEPING
over the world
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-15

Washington. May 18th president ap-
proved the Alaska homestead and right of
way bill.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-15
CERvERA'S PLANS.

May Try 10 Place Himself Under the
Guns of Havana.
Chicago. May IA special to the
Journal from Washington says: An
important attache of the bureau OF
navigation appeared before the naval
board OF war to-day with a convincing
argument touching the strategic phase
of the situation. 30 far as II relates to
the probable movement Of the Spanish
fleet.
Admiral Cervera," he insisted.
knows that an overwhelming force of
American ships await him at San Juan.
His only hope Of defeating the United
States fleet lies in his ability to reach
Havana and place himself under the
protection of the Havana f~ortifications.
With the start he a he can anchor
In h harbor there before Schley heads
him of. II my calculations prove cor
rect we will have a repetition Of the
battle Of Manila, n that. too. on a
larger and gyander scale. I d. not
believe Cervera will attempt the task
of putting n C~ienfuegos. He will be
bottled up there. The land batteries at
this point have been reduced"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-15
Cuban Refugees.

New York. May 14-The British
steamer Strathdee. Captain Curtis.
which left Sagua de Cuba May 3. ar
rived in port this morning. bringing as
passengers 45 Cuban refugees and
American citizens who were obliged to
fee for their lives. After the Cubans
had been on the S~trathdee for IL hours
several Spanish officials came on board
and closely examined the passengers
and wanted to take several Of them
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19

inson moved to Sebec. He remained there
until 1854 when he moved TO Dover,
where he has resided since. Mr.. Rob-
inson's public career took him iato i'm
portant places. For twenty years he was
president of the trustees of Foxcroft acad-
envy, for ten years and until his dealt he
was president OF the Piscataquis savings
bank, of Dover He was a member of the
legislature representative and senator
and held many other positions of trust
and respons biity. Mr.. Robinson was
one of the prime movers in the building
of the Bangor and Piscatsquis railroad,
and was one Of its directors until it's alb
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19

it; that practical farmers must be on hand
in sufficient numbers, particularly in arid
regions, in order to show the Indian how
to live; that only high priced and, there
fore, high class non political appointees
shall be Indian agents, and only then re-
garded as makeshifts until the Indian is
ready for citizenship; and that liberal en-
couragement be given to Industrial schools
and missionary influences in order that
over the humble home of the Indian,
newly settled in the little homestead
(which is an absolute departure from the
habit of his iathers) may be shed the real
encouragement and helpfulness of our
bright, present day existence.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
Hides and Tallow.
Mark Twain Felt Embarrassed.

When Mark Twain was first introduced
to General Grant the latter shook hands
in perfunctory manner and Immediately
relapsed into his customary attitude OF
reticence. There was an awkward pause;
it grew longer and longer as the humorist
tried to think of something bfight to say.
Finally, as If in sheer desperation, Twain
looked up with an assumed air of great
timidity and said: "Mr. President, II
feel little bit embarrassed. Do you?"
The President could not help smiling,
and Mark took advantage Of the chance
the incident presented to give place to
others.
Ten years later, when statesman and
humorist met again, General Grant, with
twinkle in his eye, said, before Twain
had the chance to utter word: "Mr.
Clemens, don't feel at all embarrassed.
Do you?"-LadieS' Home Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
kI1vrERY TO CARIBOU.
One Weeks WinnOwings of News,
Novelty and Nonsense.

Novelty and Nonsense.
preliminary survey is being made for
an electric railway from Caribou to Van
Buren,.
l.. s. Robinson, president of the Maine
State Epworth league, has resigned on
account OF other business.
Thomas J. Greenwood, of Corinna, aged
thirty-tive years, was killed by being
thrown from a load of lumber and run
over.
Caribou potato buyer offered gold
watch to the farmer who would haul in
the largest load Of potatoes last Friday.
Henry Irwin landed a hundred barrels
with one pair OF horses. He won the
prize.
c. n. Howard, of the firm of Howard
Bros, grocers, of Lewiston, was found
dead in the cellar of the store Friday
| morning. Mr.. Howard not returning
home as usual Thursday evening, a search
Was instituted. Death WAS due to heart
disease.
The lime schooner "Ssrah Chamber
lain, OF Thomaston, Capt. Hart, bound
from Rockland for Boston, put into
Portsmouth last week on fire. The fire
broke out in the cargo ana got beyond
control of the crew. The schooner is a
total wreck. The "ChamberlHin" WAS
built Mt Freedom, Pa, i'll 1916, registere
13S tons.
The fortnig htly winter serv ice between
St. John, y. b., and Liverpool, for which
a subsidy of $4,000 was voted at the last
session of the Dominion parliament, viii
be provided jointly by the Allan and
Dominion lines, the contract having been
awarded to those companies. The Allan
and Dominion lines have for years made
Portland their winter port.
Hon. Reuben Foster, of Waterville, eX
president OF he Senate, xspeaker OF the
House and ex-mayor of Waterville, died
Wednesday. Mr.. Foster was sixty i've
years old. He served in the House in 1866
$40, in the Senate in 1901. He gradu-
ated from Colby in 1855, and was admitted
to the bar in 1858, practicing law to the
time Of his death. He was president of
the Waterville savings bank.
Joseph L. Palmer, OF Bangor, aged sew
enty-four years, died suddenly last Thurs
day, of heart disease. Mr.. Palmer many
years ago was in the lumber business on
Kenduskeag stream, and was afterward in
company with Messrs. George and Isaiah
Stetson. He later engaged in the lumber
business in New Hampshire and in YER
mont. The deceased leaves wife and
four children-Fred S. and B. NJ. Palmer,
of Boston; Mrs. L. b. Dodge of Lyndon
vile, VT, and Mrs. Walton, of Bangor.
Hon. A. NJ. Robinson, of Dover, died
Thursday, aged eighty-five. Mr.. Robinson
has been conspicuous figure in Maine
politics and in legal circles for more than
half a century. He was born in Bangor,
but in early age moved to Corinna. He
began the study Of law in the office of
Abram Sanborn, in Kenduskeag. Soon
after his admission to practice, Mr.. Rob-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19

sorption by the Bangor and Aroostook.
He was for a long time president OF the
Piscataqus bar association, and was for
seven years pres dent of the board Of trus-
tees Of the Ms me State college. AS q
member Of the Senate Mr. Robinson was
one Of he famous seven democratic sena
tors who bore the brunt OF the deadlock
in 1854, and came out victorious against
great odds.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
AMERICAN KINGS AND
THEIR KINGDOMS

VIII tell the stories Of the
several greatest money
monarchs of our country
how they acquired and how
they retain their power.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
THE PERSONAL SIDE OF
AMERICAS GREATEST ACTORS

The regular subscription price
Of the Posi- is $3.50 per year.
1t is offered on trial for so small
sum simply to introduce it.
There are 16 pages every week,
the same size as The LADIES' HOME
JOURNAL, and as handsomely illus
trated and printed
The Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK F.?

Don't give them tea or coffee, Have you tried
the new food drink called GRAIN.O? 1t Is de.
licious and nourishing and takes the place OF
coffee. The more Grain-O you give the chill
dren the more health you distribute through
their systems. Grain o Is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like the
choice grades ef coffee but costs about u as
much. All grocers sell 1t, iJ,. ard 9hc.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
ELLSWORTH MARKETS..

WEDNESDAY, October 10, 1898.
pArNK LAW RKeARpISe WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
A bushel of Liverpool salt shall weigh so
pounds, and bushel of Turks Island salt shall
weigh 70 pounds.
The standard weight of bushei of potatoes,
in good order and dt for shipping. is so pounds.
The standard weight of a bushel of beans in
good order and fit for shipping, Is 81 pounds.
OF wheat, beets. ruta-baga turnips and peas, go
pounds; of corn. IS pounds; of onions, 50
pounds of carrots. English turnips, rye and
wheat, - pounds; Of oats, 50 pounds, or even
measure As by agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
THE PASSING OF
THE OLD NAVY

Two charming articles on
the romance, antique Gus
toms and duties of the old
trading-vessels,t the progress
of modern naval science,
and how invention has
killed much of the poetry
of sea life. One of the best
A m can illustrators of
marine life is now painting
pictures that will accom-
pany this series.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19

THE POSTS SERIES OF
PRACTICAL SERMONS
By the great preachers Of
the world; it gives real, per-
sonal non-sectarian help
toward better living.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19

It's a mistake to imagine that itching piles
can't be cured a mistake to suffer day longer
than you can help. Doans Ointment brings
instant relief and permanent cure. At any
drug store, so ;ents.-Adut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
pREsENT-DAY THOUGHTS.
BY @. aRosvENoR DAVE.
Copyrighted by DAVE & Tabor

As to the lndlan-l nough WIS ai'isio 10
written some days in advance OF the event,
vet 1t will not appear in print until after
the Sixteenth Indian conference has been
held at Lake Mohonk. In consequence,
though the latest phase ofthought regard
ing the Indian will be hardly included in
this column, yet a review Of past condi-
lions, past mistakes, past injustices and
present attempts to right great wrongs
will be particularly timely.
Concerning the early unhappy struggles
between the aborigines and the white men,
we have, at this late date, very little survi-
val of feeling because those struggles took
place between generations of men that
have never been seen by us; just as there
seems to the young man of the present
day something lacking in the reality OF
the Mexican war.
Yet II we permit our thoughts to dwell
on these events of the past for any length
Of time, they gradually assume definite
shape to us. We then plainly see that
there was something more involved on the
Indian side than mere blind resistance to
the white man; and that the white man
had more of an impulse back Of him than
mere bloody slaughter OF crafty foe. It
was really struggle between progress and
barbarism-on one side q few hundred
thousand men with roaming nature and
combative tribal instincts, ON the other
side the early ripplings of a tide that was
destined never to cease its risings until
the resistance on the eastern shores
had been driven beyond the Mississippi,
afterwards to the Rockies and thence to
the Pacific coast.
The white mans barbarian foe was made
weak, not solely by his hatred Of the white
intruder, but because Of his equally strong
hatred OF his fellow red man of a neigh
boring tribe. The details are nearly all
sad, with only an occasional CLEAN OF ma
tive gentleness and forbearance, as when
Hudson explored the river OF his own
name, or when Penn tried the effect OF
Christianity unadulterated and upper
verified, or when the impulsive Pocohontas
followed her heart leadings and saved, at
the risk OF her own, the life of one of
the intruders, or when the Jesuits counted
their lives as dross II they could but serve
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-19
~ NDER DIE EVEN!NG]
LAMP Arm Af[s sose z ~ :7 Ss.7

A page bearing this
title gives an entertain
ing collection of short
bits Of that sort Of read
ing that one does not
care to miss-anecdotes,
information, the strange
and the wonderful are
all touched upon inter-
estingly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-23

as published this morning. is that
thing
What do you mean?' asked the
Herald attache.
What do mean? That roster of the
rebel army could only have been OBJ
tanned from the rebel war Office. That
is quite enough. 1 should think re-
piled Snow, with touch of professional
jealousy.
Why, Snow, you don't mean to say
that the Herald obtained the list direct
from the war department in Richmond?
That information was wholly made up
from advertisements and local news
paragraphs Of the Southern newspapers
which were run through our lines
Nonsense said Snow. Don't you
suppose the Tribune and Times could
have done the same thing"
Let us know said the Tribune on
the 9th of June, 1862, from what source
and through what channels the Herald
has twice procured for publication the
alleged muster rolls of the rebel armies.
Let us see by what means the Herald
has been repeatedly supplied with rebel
newspapers.
ut is fair to suppose that the Herald
did not tell the Tribune how these pa
pers were obtained.
ION one occasion a Union prisoner
was released from Libby, where several
Herald correspondents were confined.
This soldier. on his arrival in New
York, called at the Herald. cut off one
of his hollow military buttons and pre-
scented it to the editor. You will find a
letter in that said he. On taking it
apart a letter was found. written on
tissue paper. describing affairs in Rich
mond, which made three-quarters of a
column in the Herald. No one knew
how that intelligence reached that
GA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-23
Protection, Weapons and Food Niue
Improved of Late Years.

protection, Weapons and Food Much
Improved of Late Years.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Although soldering would seem tn he n
more perilous business than it ever was be-
fore. in consequence of the greater force.
rapidly and range of weapons and the high
er power Of explosives, the result may show
that modern battles are not more deadly
than were those in the Civil war, since an
attempt has been made 20 counteract the
destructive forces by stouter projections in
forts and by a system Of tactics that re-
place the old solid formations with some-
thing like the skirmish order of former
times. 1t may be. also. that the troops will
fight at further distance, allowing for tha
longer carriage of bullets and shells.
But OF one thing we are certain. If the
per1ls or war have been multiplied the COM
forts OF the camp have been increased until
they are partial offset Clothing is stouter,
II the millers choose to make it So camp
outfits include cooking apparatus that can
be carried on the back of one man: the can
nlng or meats. vegetables and fruits. the
desiccation of other articles of food and the
general cheapening Of many things that were
iuXuries few years ago make 1t possible to
live IN camp almost as in hotel The sub
stltution Of aluminium for iron in utensils is
another advantage, and. in general. there is a
tendency to both lightness of outfit and extern
sion OF properties contained in 1t.
In addition to the articles provided by the
government In Its clothing and ration allow
ances. the man with a gun now is allowed to
buy and have pipes, tobacco, soap, writing
materials, pens, basins, backing brushes silk
handkerchiefs. matches. towels, and an addi-
ton to his menu in cheese canned goods.
dried fruits, deviled ham. preserves, white
sugar lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, pick
les. jam, ginger, spices and cranberry sauce.
Rum is discountenaneed in hot countries,
for 1t encourages sunstroke and intensiies
other troubles peculiar to the climate. A
suffer who should set up claret punch aad
Ice cream shop in a camp would become a
bondholder in few months.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-23
PATRIOTIC PARROTS
And Their Conversation with n
Spanish Synpathixer

NeI Haven Special New York World
Fred jerks. whom everybody knows, is an
intense patriot and eagerly discusses every
phase p o. Of the war with his friends: jerks
about which the only thing green is the r
plumage. The bright-eyed birds have re-
m m intelligence and every day add to
their vocabulary. When no one else is ia k
ing the Parrots talk to each other and when
they all are chatteriDg it sounds Ike lot OF
boys III dispute -
sorbed much about tire battles the fleets. the
armies and the commanders. Mac and Polly
are as good patriots their master. but.
sad to say, Joe Is rank Spariard. He con,
Stantly yells:
."'Hurrah for spain'
Mac and Polly listen for while and then
chime in:
Shut up!" cries Mac "To hades with
SPAIN" WIN
"Hurrah for Spain! Down with the
CubaDs!' cries Joe.
Pant lex US; can't lick usv' cri To-.
Then Mistress Polly ruffles her feathers ard
asks, aggravatiIgIy:
What's the mater with Dewey? Hu,rab
for Dewey.' Oh
IT'S lie; you're Earr' retorts Joe
bristing up. oe'
knocked EN- out!' asserts the laval Nc co.
ing to his sweetheart's assistance in arfu
You're a tra:tov,' shriebs P,ly. and she
! adds some expressions that are nci msas ne
the best parrot society De1 III
SO It goes on. jerks loves Joe t,.t that
az wever. Joe seems intl:ned to ranoupce his
alieeiance to the Do2s. Al err jerks and h! a
alieEas nad been pIaisng Hobson and his
GSioHapanlons OF the Merrimac Joe, who had
''Hurrah for spsin!'' gees lierr,. or.
thu tsan f@t W5as he edd= Rains at IL
ara there he stopped
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-23
RAILWAY NOTES.

Prof. L. Larsen. Of DEBORAH, To-. called at
the office of the state railroad com.iss;ca
yesterday.
The general passenger department of the
Northern Pacific has notified local ticket
offices that mileage books will hereafter be
coed in Manitoba and the clerks in the city
ticket Office were busily engaged yesterday in
blotting out the clause in the books on hand
prohibiting their use in that territory. Here
tofore books sold in the United States could
only be used in this country.
The railway clerks of the Twin Cities are
planning a picnic and excursion to be he'd
about the middle of next month. 1t Is proba-
BILE that it win be held at Frontenac on the
Milwaukee, and negotiations are under way
with the Burlington to haul the excursion
trains as a part of the trip, to Stockholm.
would be made over that line.
]. A. Hanley, who is we'll known in local
railroad circles, has been appointed to the po-
sition of traffic manager Of the Kansas CITY.
Pittsburg G Gulf. He was recently traffic
manager CT the Atchiscn. Topeka G Santa Fe
He was formerly freight traffic manager of
the Chicago Great Western, and was at one
time general freight agent of the Minneapolis
& st. Louis.
The regular passenger train to Waverly
yesterday morning over the Great Northern
carried go delegates from St. Paul to the
annual meeting Of the Total Abstinence union
which will be held there today and tomnr-
C. ]. Broughton, who is engaged in the
Canadian government emigration service, was
a caller at the local ticket Offices yesterday.
Mr.. Broughton, was formerly travelling pas
senger agent for the Erie.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-23
NEWS OF THE RAILROADS
HITCH ON THE PURCHASE OF
THE NEW BRIGHTON YARDS
Said u Stumbling Block of Some
Kind Has Appeared-WiH Have
to BE Removed Before the Deal
Is manufactured Western
Notified That It's Tariff Sheet Is
an Infringemcnt-NOt

1t is rumored in railroad circles that
there has been hitch in arranging
the details for the purchase, by the
Minnesota Transfer company. Of the
New Brighton stock yards and that the
deal may be off entirely unless certain
obstacles are removed.
An adjourned meeting of the Mime
sofa Transfer company was to have
been held yesterday in the office of Gen
eral Manager Scott, of the Omaha, but
there was no quorum present and it
was adjourned until July 20. Some days
1T was said that the special committee
appointed to arrange the details of the
transfer of the plant was not ready to
report and that the meeting would be
postponed. Among the details that the
committee had in charge was the ar
ranging Of crossing agreement with
the Great Northern, as it will be neces-
sary for the tracks of the transfer COM
pany to cross the Great Northern. Yes
terday it was learned that this cross
ing agreement is proving hard knot
to unite and that. while the Great
Northern was one of the stanch-
est advocates of the purchase Of the
New Brighton that line is asked to
make concessions which it doesn't think
are reasonable.
Whether the question Of a satisfac-
tory title or any other drawback has
developed could not be learned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-23
YeGoWstons National Pork

nr The reputation tS of tbs wonderful region
only one CT its kind in the wcr.d h-cor eas
m sset extended yearly Mankind never trrs
fountains its superb canyon, the bean IHfnr
t felowstone lake more than 1000 feet above
and Cataracts. the bear, elk. deer and antes
iope. the unecusled trout fishing and other
interesting features found there. -e'
The park is free to the weird and ;s under
the control of the United States goyernmsnt
Large hotels. electric lighted and steam.
heated. are found at convenient points and
nrst-class, specially constructed fourrhorse
place. oAi pi"oe "
Wonderland IS has chapter which con-
tains fund OF information about the Por,,
that makes it. perhaps peculiarly valuable for n
T par3. ia ana teachers The features of the
large amount of practical information ahout
the region and the ride through it. The PARK
tour can be made either in the coaches or IN
horseback or bicycles. The book will be sent
10 10 any address uIon receipt of six cents by
CHARLES S. Fee, General Passenger AGENT
Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul MINI