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The Republican journal., 1898-09-15
Making rloney in the kIondike.

Roughly, but surely and swiftly, the
lesson was forced home to the pilgrim
that the Klondike is no place in which to
make a fortune in a hurry. However
easily one may learn to pan "color' out
of gravel, one cannot acquire in day the
characteristics of patience and nonchal-
ance and success in dealing with obstacles
which, with tbs veteran prospector, are as
much a matter of experience as of natural
fitness. Therefore, most of the pilgrims
have started for home, sadder and wiser
men, to seek their old vocations. They
have done Dawson the favor of preventing
food famine this winter. The hardy
few who remain behind will, no doubt,
discover new ''diggings' and some of them
will secure the fortunes to which their
efforts surely entitle them. A part of
those who will spend the winter in actual
prospecting will go up the tributaries of
the Stewart River in Northwest Territory
The remaindel-the greater part-will go
into American terrltoroy. The future of
Alaska as a great gold producing country
seems assured, if the finding of ''color'
at the mouths of the tributaries of the
Yukon means, as in the case of Forty
Mile, the Klondike, and Birch Greek,
coarser gold in greater quantity on the
smaller creeks.
The new trading companies promise
cheaper food and cheaper transportation;
and the railroad being built from Skagway
to Lake Bennett will make such freight
rates from the coast to the lakes as will
render the struggles of the packers of the
winter of 1S979S memory. Capital,
skill, and machinery will soon combine to
work with profit ground which, under
present conditions, does not receive more
than passing notice. Frederick Palmer
in September Forum.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Govel~or Powers has abundantly dem
oustrated that he is the right man in the
right place. His appointments have com
manded general approval, aud the clear
headed busiuess-lilse manner in which he
has managed the affairs of the State has
been recognized and approved by the peo-
pie generally. His reelection by the large
oft yemplufality of ., 0)0is, therefore, no
more than LIS due.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Dun 4 Co. say in their monthly review
of trade under date of Sept. 10th: ''The
volume Of business is larger than it has
ever been. Investors across the water
have caught the cue and their purchases
of American bonds and stocks have been
heavy fol several weeks. Wheat has been
about one cent higher in price for spot,
with the western receipts only about as
large as those of last yeal for the week
The latest estimates range from 665, 0C0,
00o to 100, 900, 0Co bushels, forshadowng
somewhat smaller crop than was indi-
{ ated a month ago"
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

POULAND, Press: THE assassination
Of the Empress of Austria was simply
a case of plain murder admitting of no
eXtenuation whatever 1t was instigated
by none Of the motives that ordinarily
prompt to such crime. There was neither
personal hatred, nor jealousy, nor ex-
pectation OF gain. 1t was simply the result
of blind fury, compare Die only to the fury
of the ferocious wild beast
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Never in my life until this summer did
ever complain of the heat and long for
summer to be gone. l never knew an
other like this. The heat and the humid
ity combined have been almost unbear-
able, and no east winds have come to
make us comfortable. I have always
claimed that Boston was as cool place
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15
A Maine Volunteer Dead.

RocKLAND, Sept. 10. Private Hollis
Buckln of Co. H, First Maine volunteers,
died at his home in Warren this morning
He was taken sick while in camp at
Chickamauga and was brought home on
the first hospital train. He was about %
years of age and greatly beloved by his
fellow comrades.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15
., D.,, are the only pills to take
1000 S PlIlS with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Obituary.

Mrs. Mary Wood died at the home of her
son, A. K. Wood Sept. 18TH at the advanced
age OF 81 years and months. She was a
native of Montville, daughter of Nathan
and Judith Bean French. She was the
widow of Phineas Wood and they lived sue
cessively in Freedom Liberty and Mont
vile. On the death of her husband, who
was accidentally killed in a saw mill in
Montville in 1867, she went to live with her
son, A. X. Wood of Palermo, and came with
him to Belfast twenty years ago. She leaves
a twin sister, Mrs. Elmira Belden of Paler-
mo, and two brothers. Nathan French of
Belfast and Phineas French of Montville.
OF her five children but one remains, A X
Wood of Belfast. The funeral will be held
this, Thursday, afternoon, at her late home.
Rev. G. o. Winslow will ot1iciate.
Miss Edith, only daughter of Capt f. S.
and Jennie Patterson Mcdonald, passed
away peacefully at the home of her parents
on Congress street Monday morning. at the
early age IF years and months. Little
Edith had been an invalid all her life, but
her disease, nervous trouble, affected her
body alone and her mind was always clear
and bright. She was remarkably sweet
and lovabIe child always cheerful, and even
IN her hours Of pain, when some slight relief
would ensue, she would exclaim, 80, [ am
all right now The funeral was held yester-
day afternoon and the esteem in which she
was held wa testified BY profuson Of
handsome and fragrant flowers, Rev.J NJ
Leighton otticiated, and pad a we'll deserv-
ed tribute to the many lovable qualities Of
the little one.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

In sending us the returns from Free
dom one OF the staunch Republicans OF
that town writes; Freedom is still Re
publican. With a little more effort it
should have had the largest majority ever
given. FoI three consecutive elections
the Republicans have carried this town
FuI 100 years the Democrats had control.
We enjoy oar freedom
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15


tell the same story-the hottest season
for years, combined with humidity that
has caused a formidable death roll and
much physical discomfort and suffering.
September S cool wave was most welcome.
Mondays election was an exceptional
one in that it was preceded by no cam
paign on the part of the Republicans.
There was no speaking, no distribution of
political literature, and the party papers
did not deem it necessary to say a great
deal. The war for many weeks absorbed
public attention, and its close has left
many problems to be discussed. The
country prospered greatly during the past
year and has continued to prosper despite
the preparations for what might have
proved a long as we'll as a costly war.
The condition of the country and the sue
cessful close of the war attest alike to Re
publican craftsmanship and patriotism
and the wise course of President Mckin
ley has won the plaudits of the whole civ
ilized world. Under these conditions it
hardly seemed necessary to more than re-
mind the Republican voter of the duty he
owed his party, and his country, that of
sustaining at the polls policy so fruitful
of good in the past and SO full of prom
Use for the future. That the vote would
be light was a foregone conclusion; light
when compared with a Congressional OF
Presidential election. In some localities
local issues intruded and more or less in
tuenced the vote But the result as a
whole was all that could oe expected, and
Maine has again testified her loyalty tic
the Republican standard.
Rupert Hughes in the Criterion, New
York. describes the Yankee as warrior,
and offers convincing proof that he is the
greatest fighter in the world. Tie losses
| in the wal of the rebellion are unparalleled
il history and Nh Hughes says Of this
unheard- OF slaughter; 'Tlere is Just one
reason: the most Intelligent the bravest,
the fercest soldiely in the worlds Lis
tory vas divided against itself All that
straight shooting, that battle fury. that
determination which does not falter when
death Is busy on all sides-all those quail
ties that make mp the word 'American
ism, were TUNED inward at the nation 5
own heart Several instances are cited,
where, although meeting with heavy
losses, the American troops carried theil
point. Here is an illustrations
As for single bodies OF men, the Light
Brigade made a foolish charge bravely
ana won Immortality, thanks to a great
| lyric; it suffered loss of 81 per cent.
killed and wounded.
In the civil wal POP men in First Mime
sofa Volunteers charged whole division
at Gettysburg, and leaving 215 dead and
wounded, brought away the rebel colors.
While the Light Brigade lost 81 per cent.
and accomplished nothing except to i'm
mortaliZe a blunder, the First Minnesota
| lost s. per cent. and gained a vitality I'M
portant point And as for useless BRAY
cry, what is the Balaklavan 81 per cent.
to the = per cent. OF the Maine Heavies
in a seven minute charge at Petersburg?
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

den death of Mrs. Nancy Thorndike, widow
OF Henry Pease Of Appleton. Mrs. Pease
was born in Camden eighty flour years ago,
where her early days were spent. Later her
folks moved to Searsmont, where she lived
until she was married to the late Henry
Pease about forty-eight years ago. Two chill
dred We're born to them Ida, who died at
the age of Is, and Fred, who now lives on the
old homestead and with whom she lived un-
til her death. Mrs. Pease leaves host of
friends and relatives who will miss her
pleasant face. Funeral services were held
at her home led by Rev F. M. Preble. The in
terment was in the Applet N cemetery be-
side her husband. Camden Herald.
Mrs. Betsey Whitmore, wife of Rev. Jo-
seph Whitmore of Hermon, died Sept. Sth of
heart disease, at the great age of 90 years,
months and days. She was born in Hamp-
den and was married there. She was the
mother of seven boys and six girls. When
a little girl she ran bullets for her father,
who took part in the fight with the British
at Hampden. She never wore glasses and
always made her own dresses. The day on
which she was 90 years of age she threaded
needle and sewed on black cloth. Mr..
Whitmore died twenty years ago, since
which time she has made her no me with her
youngest son, Franklin Whitmore
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Lord Blassey the English naval authori-
ty says our navy is small but good.
Nothing brassy about that.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Col. Bryan is anxious to be mustered
out He wants to look after his political
forces.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

The country never looked more beauti-
full than DOW. The vivid green of early
spring is attractive, but the soft autumnal
tints give variety to the landscape and
heigiltel its beauties
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Youug "Willie' Wetmore is reported
10 have lost 81, 600 at baccalat in a fash =
ionabIe club at Newport Despite his
name Willie evidently had money to burn.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

1t seems doubly sad to see a young sol
der die of disease after the war is over and
almost in sight of home, but the soldier
thus dying is no less a hero, and his life is
given for his country just as much as he
who falls in battle Our community was
saddened to hear of the death of Charles
Freeman IN the Portland Hospital Saturday
morning, He was taken with the fever in
the South, but came back to Portland with
the other sick soldiers. His mother and
| sister Went Immediately to Portland and he
| received the best nursing that love and care
could do, but his strength was not sufficient
| to win i'll that last great battle though like a
soldier and hero he fought for life. Chas.
| Freeman was the son of Mr. and Mrs F. p
fne9man on ~, tle c beliast hoaa, and was .
| vas y vouno man Who Won 5rd NM ~ t,I,.,
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Waldo county elects the whole Repub-
lican ticket, including all the representa-
tives.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

lewiston papers say that no skin games
were allowed at the fair grounds this
year and that the usual gambling and
pool selling At the h tells was also sup
pressed. What Change
The vote of Vermont at the election
sept 9Th shows quite falling off, but the
Republicans elected their full State ticket,
have decided majorities in the Senate and
House, and elect their candidates for Con
gress 10y substantial majorities
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

a San Francisco subscriber sends us
notice of the death in that city of Mrs. Susan
D. Webb, aged n years and says "She was
for many years resident of this city, but
formerly Of Searsport and Belfast and SIS
ter of the late Isaac Allard of Belfast The
item may prove of interest to some Of her
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

The Lewiston and Auburn fair was held
in Dingleyville last week.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

PARIS, Sept. -. 1t is officially an
nounced that Col. Patty du Clam has been
placed on the inactive list and dismissed
from his post in consequence of the gen
eral staff investigation into the Ester
hazy case.
His successor will probably be Bisque
de Lobster
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

as could be found in summer, but l am
prepared to take it all back. [Dora NJ.
Morrell in Gardiner Reporter
Yet occasionally we hear some one say
that it has not been hot summer. We
know better. Statistics prove to the con-
trary Advices from all over the world
tell the same story-the hottest season
for years, combined with humidity that
has caused a formidable death roll and
much physical discomfort and suffering.
September cool wave was most welcome.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Alexander Thorndike died Sept. 9th at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Martin on
High street, Camden, at the advanced age of
ninety years, four months and eleven days.
Mr.. Thorndike had been i'll but few days
and he will be greatly missed. He was a
very active man for his age, always walking
to and from the village to his home, which
quite little walk for a man of his years
The deceased was born in Camden and had
always made that place his home with the
exception OF few years of his early life
which We're spent in Searsmont and Apple
ton. His wife was the late Mary Stetson of
Camden, and all their children with the eX-
ception OF the one deceased We're born inthe
old homestead on High street where he
died. Mr.. ThOrndike's occupation was that
of shiphuilder and he followed it for many
years. He was man who had many friends
for his good qualities Were numerous AL
ways a kind and indulgent parent, devot-
ed husband and true friend, lie won the
respect of the entire community, whose SYM
pathy is extended to the sorrowlng
relatives. Two sons and one daughter
George l.. Thorndke and Mrs. Helen l..
Martin of Camden, and Sidney j. Thorndike
of Beverly, Mass, and three sisters, Mrs
Sarah Stetson of Seattle, Mrs. Clementine
Philbrook of Haverhill and Mrs. Andrew
Wentworth Of Appleton, survive him. The
funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, Rev. l.. ID. Evans officiating.
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Horace W. Fifeld, well-known form
er resident of Bucksport, died Wednesday
at his home in Franklin, Mass. The deceas-
ed was the son of the late Horace P. and
Clara Fifield and was born in Bucksport 49
years ago, spending the earlier part of his
life in town learning the trade of tin-smith
of Geo. P. Hartman, and later going into
business on his own account. About eight
years ago he left town, going to Bar Harbor
where he engaged in the same business,
later removing to Franklin, Mass. He is
survived by the wife, who was Ellen Bow
den of Bucksport. and one son, Harry. OF
the family besides the mother there remain
two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Gray of Boston
and Miss Mary Fl. of Bucksport three
brothers, Frank L., who resides in Washing
ton state, Henry of Norwood, Mass, and
Geo. 2. of Bar Harbor. The deceased was
an Odd Fellow. No particulars of his last
sickness have been received by relatives in
town at this writing. Bucksport Herald.
no 70 81 l.n
The Republican journal., 1898-09-15

Friends will be panied to learn of the sud
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-01
KEY WEST SQUADRON
PREPARED FOB ACTION,
All Woodwork Removea-Torpea
Boats Patrol EntPance to
the HaPh0P

All Woodwork Removea-TorueAo
Boats Patrol Entrancs to
the HarboP.
KEY WEST. March 31.-Every prepara-
ton for action was taken by the war
ships today. The woodwork was stripped
on exposed spots and sent ashore. The
wood pilot houses on the cruisers were
taken down. Even the steerer's wooden
box was removed from some ships. These
precautions have been adopted to prevent
as far as possible the danger OF flying
splinters in case OF action.
The officers sent their personal yaluables
and belongings to be stored on shore. The
Casfine and two torpedo boats left their
anchorage after dark and steamed to the
southwark. where they will patrol during
the night. This precaution was ordered
by Capt. Sampson today. He IL particu
larly anxious to watch closely the en-
trance to this harbor, and also to add ad-
ditionai safety to the Iowa. Indiana and
New York. which lie unprotected six miles
out.
The naval station officers have received
orders to overhaul their marine engineer
ing stock. so that 1t could be used IN
stantly in case OF emergency. The pre-
caution of the patrol Is considered bv a
few who know Of it as most significant.
The entire feet is now In readiness ia
move at fifteen minutes notice.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-01
BRYAN In FAVOR
OF INTERVENTION.
Thinka the Tlne Has Come Whel
This Country should Put step
to the War In Cuba.

Thinks the Tlme Has Come when
TAis Couatry sAoulA Pat . step
to the War In Cuba.
LINCOLN, Neb.. March sl.-Hon. W. J.
Bryan tonight made the following state
ment for the Associated Press In answer
to the question whether in his Judgment
the time had arrived for the United States
to intervene in behalf Of Cuba and bring
the war to an end:
Yes. he time for Intervention has ar
rived. Humanity demands that We shall
act. Cuba lies almost within sight OF our
shores and the sufferings Of her people
cannot be ignored, unless we a. nation
have become 50 engrossed In money-mak-
ing as to be Indifferent to distress.
Intervention may be accompanied by
danger and expense. but existence cannot
be separated from responsibility. and re-
sponsibil;ty sometimes leads nation a.
wei a. an Individual into danger. A
neighbor must sometimes incur danger
for a neighbor, and friend for friend.
"War is a terrible thing and cannot be
defended, except as a means to an end.
and yet 1t is sometimes the only means
by which a necessary end can be secured.
The state Furnishes Its own citizens by i'm
prisonment. or even death. when counsel
and persuasion fails. War - the only
arbitrator between nations, when reason
and diplomacy are OF no avail.
Spain might not resist Intervention. 1t
IL to ne hoped that she would recognise
the right Of the United States to act and
Immediately withdraw from Cuba. but.
whether she resents intervention or not,
the United States must perform . pain
duty.
"Our own interests justify Intervention.
Spain has governed Cuba 30 badly al to
excite continuous revolt. and after excit-
Ing revolt has shown herself powerieN to
restore order and enforce law on the
island.
Spanish rule IN Cuba has disturbed the
United States interests with Cuba In
creased the expense Of guarding our shores
and drawn upon the resources Of our peo-
pie to care for those made destitute by
war.
I'VE have as much right to demand the
cessation OF war in the interests Of the
people OF the United States AS Spain has
to demand its continuance FLOR her own
benefit.
If the question Is to be settled upon the
question of human rights, surely our peo-
pie have waited long enough; II. on the
other hand. pecuniary interests are to be
considered. then 1t must be remembered
that the loss suffered by the United States
and Cuba together Tar exceeds any gain
which Spain could reasonably expect to
secure. even II she had a hope Of recover
ing Cuba by force OF arms
'Spain has only herself to blame for the
condition of affairs In Cuba. II she do.
MES to her former subjects the rights
Of war and calls the Cuban army q mob.
let her remember the words Of Victor
Hugo: The mob is the human race Of
misery No nation can afford to make
its people miserable.
IF the Cubans prefer death to Spanish
rule 1t must be because Spanish rule has
robbed life Of Joy and hope. II a nation
sows the wind 1t must reap the whirl-
wind"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-01

Victoria Believes Tia ota1if
Death VIII He SIGNAL -
There II an odd story goine ~
In England to the effect that ~
anxiety regarding Mr.. GiadstonGe1
which causes her to require two &c.
10 reports every day. 10 not bano
on reasons of state. Many yoogU -
story runs. the queen and PrlnGt ~
were walking unattended On . G
road. and passed gypsy camp L.
Albert laughingly suggested Ut IL
should have their fortunes toI1. ~ 1
approached the camp. An old weD1n r.
peared, and looked nrst ae III ~ &
the prince. but tbs frUt Gi41,e - L.
drop 1t. and she refused % ten 49,
saw, saying: you live win ~ 1n
but the dark viii soon deepea." II -
majesty's palm was offered. IL 0C(
looked and then kneit. II an 81 -
ence Of one who Is great In thD ~
she said. land give you A0qnaGA -
know not who you are. Xouf do0a
be long. but sorrow win not 1oee
and when your end comes :hNe ~ -
falling stone"
1t IL said that her MAJESTY hoD oceo
ally referred to tho prophecy o.
believes that Gladstone n the IT.
Gated. and that her death ~
not be far apart.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-01
TALKING OF THE
PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
New Orleans Pressing to He selected
~ the Military Base Of
Sumnliea.

Supplies.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-Apparently
there was no cessation today OF the ex-
traordinary activity which has prevailed
1t the navy department during the past
month. Now that many Of the emergency
preparations are well under way. more at
tention Is to be paid to the broader Ques-
ton Of q pan of campaign in the event
Of war. Under this head comes the estab-
lishment Of depot to be used as q base
OF supplies. and on this matter the COM
mercial interests Of the country are max
ing themselves heard.
Senator McEnery and Representatives
Nyer, Ogden and Davis. Of Louisiana,
called upon Secretary Long today and
supplemented the representation OF mer-
chants who were here last week urging
the selection OF New Orleans as a base Of
supplies. They said the city being stu
ated some distance from the gulf, was
reasonably safe from attack by a feet.
and being a railroad center and situated
on the Mississippi river. grain and other
supplies could be shipped there In great
abundance. The secretary did not commit
himself.
The delegation also spoke to the secre-
tary In regard to the defense Of the city
OF New Orleans. but the secretary ex-
pressed the opinion that with q formidable
feet In the gulf and such Notifications as
already are in existence, the city was well
protected.