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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Spain's |. 0. U.
minneapolis Journal }

After scaling down her old bonds more
than one-haf face value. Spain today is
head over heels in debt. the floating part
of which is $220, 900. the bonded debt be-
ing over a billion and a quarter and the
war expenses running on at the rate of
$l00 000. 600 a year. The French bankers
who are helping Spain will probably find
themselves with a deal of worthless ] 0
US on their hands when the cruel war
is over
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The Manila victory is the old old
story of better gunnery and better sea =
manship which, backed by dauntless
courage, have won the glorious sea
fights Of our Yankee sailors for q hun
dred years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Not Wanted Here.
jackson Citizen.l }

One reason why public sentiment in the
United States is so unanimously against
Spain is the fact. undoubtedly. that the
Spaniards form so nconsiderable an ele-
ment in the population of the country.
They are too small in numbers and too
lacking in vigor to make any sensible i'm
preston on the social or political life of
the country. No race in Europe claiming
to be civilized and to rank among modern
nations has sent so few of its people as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

There appears to be more sensation
than truth about the panic said to
exist among American pleasure yachts
cruising in the Mediterranean. 1t is,
of course, within the range of possibil-
ity that Spain will keep a few fast
auxiliary cruisers in that big expanse
of water. The ports of entry in France,
are so numerous that no danger of cap
ture may be anticipated by those
yachtsmen, save only when they exhib-
it recklessness beyond the range of
common prudence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Must Be Evicted.
CknoXville Tribune.)

No compromise could ever have been
| accepted that left Spain free or with the
| power to continue her offenses. Having
| undertaken the war for the sake of hu-
manity for the sake of humanity we are
| duty bound to prosecute it until Spain
| ceases to be a menace to peace and Il
curse to the Cuban people. AS loath-
some disease she must be stamped out,
her name removed from the map of the
| A AmHricau cnniiuent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The European sQuadons, scoWling
Hong Kong to Vladivostock, have re-
ceived another object lesson from the
war fleet of the United States. In
spite of our peaceable reputation, the
ships, officers and men of the Ameri-
fighting in the past forty years than
all the navies of the Old World com
hjnp1
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Rockport trying to persuade the lime
rock haulers to use wide tires on their
wheels, thereby saving the heavy rut-
ting of the roads. From 25 to 80 rock
teams are hauling lime rock on the diff
ferent roads in town using narrow tires
and are carrying loads weighing from
three to five tons. The result is, the roads
are badly rutted, sometimes almost i'm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
The Way to Peace.
(New Haven Register.)

The entire world has its eyes upon the
American and Spanish navies, and is eag-
er for an engagement in order that the
fact may be established how far the
world has advanced in naval architecture
and armament. IT Is not a desire for
bloodShed; ii is rather demonstration
of scientific resistance which is wanted in
order that governments may know that
the way has been found toward a perpet-
udl peace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
How TO do the Trick.
(C'hicago Record.)

4 bombardmcnt of Havana At present
probably would he worse than useless
Since the aim OF fighting is to iniure your
enemy most effectively the proper policy
seems In be a blockade The interrogation
and destruction of the Spanish fleet. and
aftcr-wart Gho capture OF Havana by Il
wen-organized and Irresistible attack by
st.l and land
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Some of the people living in Eastport
We're surprised on a recent morning, to
see lying at one of the docks a Span
Last" into which, during the night
had been transformed Captain Adams
schooner, by the addition of turrets i'm
provised from hogsheads, wooden guns,
etc, much to the annoyance of the
stalWart American owner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The Spaniards We're not "prepared'
for our attack ut Manila. Their motto
was, no doubt, the usual Tomorrow,
but the American creed doesn't respect
that in warfare any more than it does
in diplomacy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Like a Rock.
tOhio State Journ

WIN ''IFFVV Jul '''33''
The present war with Spain has been
powerful factor in nationalizing the Coun-
try. showing to the world that we stand
inmovabie as The rock of ages. and every
man marching one way when threatened
~ farninn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

A coast correspondent writes that 1T
our interests are carefully looked after
by the department who have these
matters in charge" He has the right
idea, but department who have" is too
rich
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Not since Il Roman Senate decreed a
vote of thanks to a defeated general
because in spite of the magnitude OF
his losses, he had not despaired of the
Republic has there been anything
quite so pathetic as the congratulations
sent to Admiral Montojo at Manila
from the Madrid government. Con-
eratulations to naval commander
whose fleet has been annihilated are
something of a novelty in this unro-
mantle age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

There is an old proverb which reads
like this: He who fights and runs
away may live to fight another day
Spain has modern version which
reads; He who doesn't fight. but runs
away, may live to run another day"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Those who have circulated the re-
ports that Gov. Leedy of Kansas is to
resign, cruelty misjudge their man.
Populists are not in politics for the
sake of reSigning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
ATLANTA Constltution.) }

''War relics. War relcs." shouted a
street vender. "Splinters from the Maine.
Splinters from the Maine,"
Are these genuine?" asked a clerical
looking man, as he glanced over the tray.
IAN genuine replied the vender.
That's what the man who manufactures
'em says. All genuine, and patented in
Washington, ID. G."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Il Is Bound 10 Come.
Seattle Post-Intcllieencer.

fSeattIe F0st-lnttIIigencerj
The war. putting the navy. as ii does.
into the first position. will probably bring
about a great reform in the naval SER
vice. Secretary Long has already given
some attention 10 tn. need of Il reorgau-
ization Of the warrant officer service. 50
that the way may be opened to promotion
from tho ranks. as it Is in the British ma
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Time for Sacrifices.

(kansas city JournaI)
The time has come when true citizens
are beginning to make sacrifices for pa
triotism. y New York man has swapped
his Wife for a gun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The government has advertised for
100000 pairs of army shoes. 1t is evi-
dent that Uncle Sam is to get on a war
footing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Many cities report quite an exodus

Many cities report quite an exodus
of French Canadians since the war
scare began. They evidently fear they
will be forced into military service. but
their worry is as groundless as that of
tie people on the coast who are in a
constant tremble over the imaginary
danger of an attack from Spanish
cruiser.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t is said that Grover Cleveland has
not enlisted because he has paired his
fine craftsmanship with the puffy tar
get his form would make
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The blockading squadron still seeks
diversion in capturing prizes, and finds
it, but it is intensely anxious for a diff
ferent kind of work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t is proposed to form a regiment of
those who have offered to take that
duel off the hands of Gen. Lee and
Capt. Sigsbee
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Republican State Committee,
Augusta. Maine. Nav 2, 189

The basis of representation in the cal
for the Republican State convention L
be- held at Augusta Tuesday, June -
1898, for the purpose of nominating q
candidate for Governor to be supported
at the September election.
Each city, town and plantation viii
be entitled to one delegate and for each
= votes cast for the Republican candi-
date for Governor in 1896 an additional
delegate, and for a fraction of 40 votes
in excess Of IS votes a further addi-
tional delegate
That there may he no miSunderstand-
ing, the secretary of the committee has
made a classification of delegates based
upon this representation. The town nr
plantation which threw "A votes is, un-
der this call. only entitled to one dele
gate. In order to get second delegate
it must have thrown - votes for the
Republican candidate for Governor in
1896 The fraction of 40 votes to give
another delegate, must be in excess OF
IS votes.
1t is hoped that if any errors are
discovered in the list they will be
promptly reported to the secretary Sc
that all mistakes may be corrected.
j. II. MANLEY, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Sampson and Schley are just itching
to have the opportunity that came to
heroic Dewey. They would improve it
as he did
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

rttott'ff47so' I f1FIo7'7
! To return to Spain: She will get out of
| this war She has gotten out of all the
wars she ever fought for two or three
hundred years. disgracefully: poorer and
more despicable than she was at the be-
ginning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t is not unlikely that our tmd coast
dwellers will now live in mortal dread
of the ghosts of that Spanish squadron
destroyed at Manila
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Poor little AlDhonso has a well de-
fined fear that Spain will not be able
to hold his job for him after the war is
over
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Who says that American young me n
are not the bravest in the world? Ee-
ports are received that number have
married and enlisted the same week,
Which is the cause and which the
effect. is not stated
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Those who estimated the Waterville
crowd, Monday. that witnessed the dc
parture of Co. II a 80 000, had betterguess
again. and divide their first guess by
five or six. Anyway it was a great day
and a great crowd for Waterville and
many other Maine cities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
And the CANNES.

philadelphia Press.p
The Castiiinn motto seems to he Il
care not VINO wins the battles 50 long as
we send out the canards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t may prove a greater victory to get
rid of the Philippines successfully than
it was to win them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

More than 100000 volunteers have re
sponded to the Presidents call for 125,
600. O, were all right.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

If Dewey wants troops he shall have
all that are required.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

For some unexplained reason the
trout have failed to take the hook in
the lakes of Winthrop this season, thus
far Perhaps the unprecedented
schools of smelts may be the cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

According to the report of the Maine
Experiment Station April gave us al
most twice as much fall of water and a
third more fall of snow than the aver
age April for the past 50 years It's
temperature was below the average.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The 1st Regiment will go. but the
boys of the End viii be given ample
opportunity to help out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The graduation exercises are already
beginning to come along. All the ora
tions and essays are On one subject,
this year
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Patriotic Souvenirs.

immigrants to the great republic as has
the Spanish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Wonder what our old friend, the
much talking Lieut. Sobral, now thinks
of the American navy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Westbrook seminary is up-to-date
With a Cuban student among its mem
bers. His father is a captain in the
Spanish army, but the young man him
self is an enthusiastic shouter for Gu
ba libre.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
Not so Very Helpless.
Des Moines Leader.

Rudyarl kipling is doubtless revising
his judgment about the big, fat repub-
lie" being, "as helpless as jelly fish
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t is time to he looking up that tree
and also the place to plant it. next
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t is said that there have been sever
al military baWls" in Maine. this
week, but the military balls will occur
when Johnnie comes marching home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The full moon makes it easy to
catch the maybasket hangers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Bryan and free slver-who eVel
heard of them?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The proposed revenue tax of &c. a
quart on spring water is likely to make
quite little commotion in Lewiston
and Auburn. whore 50 much of it is
handled. In conversation with Mr.. H.
w. Kicker on Thursday evening, he re-
the profits, unless prices We're raised
and it is pretty evident that prices
would be raised at once. The astonish-
ing remark was made hy Mr. Kicker
that 50 per cent. of all the immense
output Of Poland Spring is sold on doc
tors orders. as a medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

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., 1898-05-05
PoIiteness Of War.
tSAlt Lake Herald.)

How polite war makes people. Here
is the President calling on the governors
and the governors calling on the men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Now if May will only turn on a little
more warmth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

There is no Spanish bugaboo to wor-
ry American commerce in the Pacific
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

Not SO muddy, but still rough in the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

We want to hear from Dewey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

1t is Camp Dewey in Massachusett
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

The English steamship season at
There is not boat in port and but one
more to come. When she arrives the
total number will have reached s. as
against 81 for the preceding season and
that was the largest heretofore up to
the present one. The steamship offices
have nearly all closed and the mana
gers and clerks have nearly all re-
turned to Montreal to open the summer
offices. Extra custom house inspec-
tors get through their labors this week
and the usual air Of summer quietnesS
will soon prevail around the steam
ship docks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
As Usual.

Chattanooga Times.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05

passable for light teams. BY using SIX
inch tires. all iron wheels, the roads
would be rolled smooth and the ruts
would soon disappear. The town is ex-
pending each year between $4,000 to
$4,000 to repair the roads, that the
rock is hauled on and If the new wheels
could be used it would save big ex
pense to the town. Experiments made
by the government extending over two
or three years, comparing wide and
narrow tires show that the draft Of the
load is less and more economical to the
rock haulers. If the wheels are adop-
ted, it would be a saving expense to
the teamsters as well as the town, not
only in running expense, but also re-
pair expenses. The cost of the set of
wheels is in the neighborhood of 500
The town has already voted to exempt
from taxation teams using wide tires
and could well afford to pay at least
half of the expense Of the new wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-05-05
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

Official list, showing the number of
delegates which the different cities
towns and plantations are entitled TO-
% cities. 42l towns, and Is plantations
entitled to 1926 delegates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
WIN. C0NNELL. President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr, Vice Pres.
WILLIAM Ii. PECK, Cashier

The vault of this bank is pro-
tected by Holmes Electric Pro.
tective system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
MOSCOW.

Mr. and Mrs. +. f. Gardiner attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Gardeners uncle
at Stroudsburg, Friday.
Mrs c. II. Travis and children. Eli
and Dorothy, are visiting her daughter,
Mrs. V. l.. Smith, at Nicholson.
G. ii. Clouse is spending a few days
with friends at Bethlehem.
l.. L. Brown, of New York, is the
guest of his mother, Mrs. William
Brown.
Mrs p. s. Posten entertained at din
ner Wednesday the following guests:
DIR. and Mrs. Yetter, Mr. and Mrs. J.
Il. Loveland, Mr.. and Mrs S. S. Wager,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Noack and son,
Frank.
Mrs. Ann Coglizer, one of Moscow's
Oldest residents, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Emily Travis, Sat-
urday, March 20, aged 93 The funeral
was held in the Methodist Episcopal
church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. s.
Guy Snowden ofliciated The pallbear-
ers were six grardsons: Eugene, George,
Daniel and Sanford Swarts, G. II. Trav-
is and Harry COglizer. She is survived
by three sons and six daughters. She
was followed to the grave by children,
grandchildren and grcat-gra ndchildren.
The grandchildren from out of town
were Eugene and Sanford Swarts, Of
Great Bend; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Swarts, Daniel and John Swarts, Harry
CNrli2or. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Tice. MFR.
and Mrs. A. II. Collier, Mrs. II. V.
Smith, of Scranton, and Mrs. George
Gillilans, of Gouldsboro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26

National, involved $4,000 of the state
money. None of the money in either
institution will be lost, as both the
state and the state treasurer are amply
protected by bonds.
Deputy Attorney General Reeder and
Bank Commissioner Gilkeson have been
summoned to this city to look after the
states interests.
Harrisburg, March 25.-Chairman
Elkin, of the Republican state COM
mittec, said tonight there was no truth
in the report that the Peoples bank
had funds belonging to the committee
and that Cashier Hopkins was its
financial agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
PRICEBURd.

Thomas Logan, of Dunmore, was
caller here Wednesday.
Squire Williams is making prepara-
tions to move into Mr.. Litshonhorn's
house on Main street, now occupied by
Mr.. Dobson, where he will have his
'squtre's Office.
Lillian, Hannah and Thomas Palmer,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lark and Miss Mag
gle Gray were among those from this
place who attended the wedding Of
Thomas Scorer to Sarah Jane Beeby.
of Blakely, Thursday evening at S
o'clock.
Temperance society meets tonight. A
good programme has been arranged.
William Stevens is able to be out
again, after long confinement to his
home as the result of an accident he
received in Storr's mine.
Mrs. w. II. Jones spent yesterday
with her sister, Mrs. John Parks, of
Providence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
WOMAN LEAVES S4O,OOO,OOO.
Inheritance Tax on Her Estate will
Reach "A Million.

New Haven, Conn, March 25.-Mrs.
Jane Winchester, a venerable widow
of 81 and proprietor of the Winches-
ter Repeating Arms company, said to
be the wealthiest woman in the world.
died at her home here today.
Fabulous estimates of her wealth are
made, one statement placing it at s4O,-
100000, Under the Inheritance tax law
about $l,O00,000 will come to the state
by the transfer of her property to her
heirs.
Mrs. Winchester leaves one daughter.
Mrs. Thomas q, Rennet, wife of the
president of the Winchester Arms COM
pany. Mrs. Winchester has given $3.50
000 to Yale during the past ten years,
and II is believed she has left the uni
versity considerable legacy in her
will.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
YOUNG MEN READY TO FIGHT.
Ranks OF BurIington's Military Com
pany Quickly Filled.

burlington, n. j., March 25.-The an
nOuncement that Captain Thomas d.
Landon would fill up the ranks in
Company A, Sixth regiment, drew a
large and enthusiastic crowd to the
armory last night. Young men who
We're willing and anxious to fight for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
March Colds
like March Winds

are severe; penetrating even to the
vitals, so that at no time is ~" more
needed TO break up a Cold or check
the Grip.
Frien Is of "77" will try Dr. Hum
phrey's Specifics for other diseases.
Cures for Asthma. Headaches, Neural
gia, Group, Whooping, Dyspepsia, Kid
ney and Urinary Diseases, Diarrhoea,
Dysentery, Piles, varied forms of Wo-
mems Complaints, Infants Diseases
Nervous Debility, rheumatism Skin
Eruptions and other formidable and
oft times fatal diseases.
The Specific Manual to be found at
Drug Stores or sent free, tells all,
At druggists or sent prepaid In receipt
OF price, 25c., or for Sl.00; may be as
sorted.
Humphreys Medicine Company. New
Rark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26

their country were numerous, hut only
fifteen could be accepted.
In very short time the fifteen had
enrolled their names and MS many
more left their names and addresses TO
be called on IL necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
Third national BANK
OF SCRANTON,

Special Attention Given to Bust.
ness and Personal Accounts.
Liberal Accommodations EX.
tended According to Balances ana
Responsibility.
3Per Cent. Interest Allowed on
Interest Deposits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-26
CASHIER HOPKINS
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
Startling Revelations Follow the Coro.
ner's Investigations.
TRANSACTIONS HELD WITH LOPHR

II IL Learned That tho General Man
ager of the Guarantor's Finance
Company Has Negotiated Loans to
the Amount Of 100000 on secur-
ity OF Very Little Value.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-06

Rim for making Louis XIV. Louis the
Great who By the by. less his high-heeled
shoes ard towering wig. d~indies 10 about
feet inches.
But even thus pared down 70 the incfss
nature gave him, he was giant compared
VITA Sir Francis Drake and with Adm raj
keppel-'IAt:le Keppel." as every saao'
In the feet fondIy dubbed him from pure
love and admiration
When Kappei-a commodore at twas
sent 10 demand al apology from the I'sy
CT Aigiers for an insult TO the British nag
be took 50 high tone that the dey ex-
claimed against the ,nsosence OF the Brit
.sh king for charging a "oearciess boy
with such i message 20 alua- Repheo me
heartiess boy: Were my master wont 10
take length Of beard for a test Of wisdom
he'd have sent your deyship ne goat.
Oliver Cromwell. Claverhcusc and Me
hernet All must be content 20 take It out
In brains. for they all lacked inches. Two
OF these great names naturally suggest
that OF another famous soldier and usurp~
er, Napoleon Bonaparts. lie petit cap
cral' as MS men lovingly GATED MIN, slleod
about feet Trench in his stockings. say
s feet i. inches tEnsA!shl.
In stature the Iron Duke beat him about
6 inches, while the feet 4 inches OF Mel
son places him midway or thereabouts be-
tween the victor and the victim or Water
IN