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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-09
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 1898

55s; Wolcott. Rep. 257.6s7. In that year
Wolcott's plurality was 154.1s4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-09
ONO.
Republican Plurality Will Exceed that Of / ses
Gain in Congressman.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. S-Ranor..
rum al over the state indicate light
gote on account of which the Demo.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
HOnOrs for MOnterO Rios.

A very short time ago it was wired from
Paris that the Spanish peace commission
ers were in fear lest upon their return to
Madrid after signing the peace treaty
which gives to the United States all of the
Philippine Islands they would be resent
fully received by the populace. There were
suggestions. even, that they might suffer
physical assault. At all events, it was
solemny declared by the Paris scribes,
who were watching for opportunities to
bolster up Spains cause, the commission
ers would lose their political chances. No
man could agree to a document signing
away the Spanish colonies, even under
pressure, and hope to hold up his head
again among his own people. This was an
to the end of suggestion that Spain, if
pressed too hard upon the subject of the
Cuban debt and the Philippines, would
withdraw from the conference. 1t was in
the nature of a threat that Spain would
renew the war with the United States
rather than agree to a loss of her territory
and her funds as well. Nevertheless, the
treaty was drawn and signed, containing
a cession of the Philippines and no guar
antee as to the Cuban bonds. 1t embodied
the precise articles which, it had been as
serted, could not possibly be accepted by
have returned to their homes. There has
been no sort of demonstration by the peo-
pie in revilement of them. There has been,
in fact, no agitation whatever. The home
coming has apparently been entirely with
out incident. But Immediately there comes
word that MOntero Rios, late president of
the peace commission, has been received by
the queen regent and that his name is now
currently connected with plans for new
cabinet, with him as premier. Nothing is
said as to his colleagues on the commits
sion, but they cannot be faring very badly
II such high honors are at once proposed
for their chief. This whole play has been
characteristic of the Spanish way of trans
acting international business. 1t has been
a pure bluff, designed 10 secure, if possible,
better terms for the yanGuished nation.
Rios has shed crocodile tears over Spain's
honor and has waxed indignant over the
references in the Presidents message to
the Maine matter. He may have thought
TO pose before his people as a martyred
patriot. He would be a logical candidate
for the premiership. He represents the
Spain of today. Having officiated in the
proceedings which have closed the unpleas-
ant incident he may be considered as we'll
equipped to open the new era He is re-
puted to be man of capacity, of dignity
and force, and his conduct during the pro-
ceedings at Paris, when all the necessary
limitations have been applied, was worthy
of applause. And the people of this coun-
try, realizing the utter refutation by to-
days events of the forecasts which were
sent so gloomily from Paris, will not be
chaSrined in the least to see Spain honor
rather than repudiate the man who posed
as chief mourner at Paris. 1t would be to
the credit both of Spain and Rios
Evening star., 1898-12-20
should Be Suppressed,

Mr.. T Thomas Fortune should be sup-
pressed. Colored men themselves should
refuse TO associate with one whose in
temperance of words and filth of invec-
tive are doing so much harm to the col
ored race. Anarchism has been put
down with a strong hand in this country,
and yet very little that the most radical
anarchist ever emitted of an incendiary
nature was worse than some of the utter
ances of this New Yorker talking to intel
igent colOred citizens of this city at a
local meeting last night. He urged the col
ored men of the south to use the tore He
scattered vile expletives over the President
and the Supreme Court. He limited at as
sdsSination and fired a volley of abuse at
the women of his own race Such a man
is worse enemy to the colored race than
thousands of white opponents. He leads
them the wrong way and should be sat
down on hard enough by his own people
to squeeze the bombastic depravity out of
him. The best and most thoughtful of the
white people Of this country have an earn
est sympathy for the struggle of the COL
ored race and they desire to help their
up-building in every way possible 1t is
men like Fortune who retard the racial
advance and ALLEVIATE support and assist
ance.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

them are. and for some time will remain,
objects of charity on the bounty of this gov
ernment. They will shortly be earning
something, but only enough to keep them.
They will have no surplus to spend in sport.
Moreover the United States is not with
out knowledge of how degrading the fnflu-
ence of a strongly intrenched lottery is. 1t
has seen the name of a commonwealth of
this Union dragged for years in the mire of
that infamy, and until the reputable people
of the state were obliged to exert them
selves to the greatest extent in order to
uproot and destroy it. They finally succeed
ed in clearing themselves of the reproach
But with this chapter of home history 20
guide by, are American authorities to wink
at or publicly permit the revival of the lot
terry in Cuba? Is Havana to witness the
resurrection of the Louisiana Lottery and
become its new home?
If Cuba is not to riSe-not rapidly, but
slowly and surely-above the degradation
of a state lottery, above the brutality OF the
bull-ring and the cockpit. and above the
swagger of the so-called field of honor,
where pot-valiants repair, upon slight ex-
cuse. to exchange harmless shots or aWk-
ward sword thrusts. her freedom will prove
curse instead of a blessing to her.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
General Skaters S!ur.

Ihe opinion expressed by General Shafter
l" an officer Of a Georgia regiment on the
eve OF sailing for Cuba to do garrison duty
IN winch the Cubans were heartily sIurred
and their capacity for self-government was
questioned and even ridiculed. is not of
Itself important. General Shafter speaks
with very limited information on that s1ib
Ject- His only knowledge of Cuba and the
CuhdnS was obtained during the Santiago
campaign He was on shore something, like
thirty aays-the greater part of the time
unfortunately for himself and his com
mand. stretched on his back in his tent bv
the extreme heat. He saw little of his own
men and less of the Cubans, and as soon
as the city of Santiago was surrendered he
put back home again. That can scarcely be
considered liberal education with regard
either to Cuba or her people.
The only thing that will be likely TO cause
the opinion TO be repeated, and especially in
Cuha Is the fact that it was made while
General Shdfter was travelling as a member
OF the Presidents party. And in some way
such matters at times are very much
twisted in their travels-it may be made to
take on the Presidents approval But it is
only General Skaters opinion The Presi-
dent is not ridiculing the Cubans, nor SYM
the statements of men like Generals Lee
and Howard who. after a careful study of
the situation. speak respectfully of the
Cubans and their cause, and of men like
Generals Miles. Wheeler Lawton. Ludlow
Howard and others as to the credit which
should be accorded General Garcia and his
ragged hattaIions at Santiago.
Moreover, the Presidents policy with re-
spect to Cuba is plain and honest. and is
being fashioned on lines which concede not
only the right but the capacity of the Gu
bans TO govern themselves. The soldiers
who are going to Cuba would do we'll to re-
member his. 1t will be a better guide for
them and profit them more during their
stay in the island than this free and easy
talk about hell and powder house. Pic
tUresque phrases of a bluff old soldier are
often more entertaining than instructive.
They oftener embody prejudices than we'll
matured convictions.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
The Grade CrOssinps RlIls

1t is to be noted that the project for Sc
suring legislation to abolish the grade
crossings i'll this city has been advanced
slightly. Chairman Mcmillan of the Sem
ate District committee has been notified by
Commissioner Wight that he has written to
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio
companies for certain information regard
ing bills to be prepared by those companies
to provide for the relocation of the tracks.
OF course the corporations bills will not
be in all respects satisfactory to the citi-
zens, nor should they be to Congress; but
something must be had for a working
basis. and these propositions may serve.
with such changes as the Commissioners
may propose. standing as amendments.
The thing is to get the legislative process
started. The grade crossing problem has
Evening star., 1898-12-20

already been solved to the extent that 1t
has been demonstrated by events and by
the passing of time that Washington must
be cleared Of surface tracks. There is no
real problem connected with the case save
as regards the details Of methods to be
adopted. 1t seems generally accepted that
the Baltimore and Ohio shall enter the city
on viaducts, perhaps single viaduct, and
that the Pennsylvania line shall reach the
terminus by submerged tracks. In each
case there is a question as to the division
of the money burden between the corpora
ton and the municipality. Naturally the
citizens do not desire |. be mulcted in
heavy damages to pay for a release from
sufferings which should cost them nothing
whatever. Herein, as matter of fact, lies
the sole issue in the case. Congress should
proceed upon the assumption that the
crossings must be abolished and that the
roads should bear the burden save where
evident equity requires certain proper
tion or the incidental cost to be borne by
the city. But that proportion must be kept
at a minimum. The is so simple in its
main bearings that it could readily be ad-
justed at this session of Congress. It is
surely important enough to warrant the
sharpest kind of work on the part of Com
missioners, committees and legislators to
secure early results. Postponement will
not aid in its solution, nor will it render
easier decision as to the issues involved.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Names Influence.
Boston Herald lind. dem.).

L rom tne Boston Herald ttnd. dem.).
AZ prominent republican of this state re-
Gently made the statement that, for all
practical purposes of legislation, the sena-
tors and representatives from the state of
Maine had more actual power at Washing
ton than not only the senators and repre-
sentatives from all the other New England
states combined, but those of New York.
pennsylvania and New Jersey thrown in
IhlS may be somewhat extreme statement
when II is taken into account that Maine
has only four representatives, while the
rest of New England has twenty-three.
New York thirty-four, New Jersey eight
and Pennsylvania thirty representatives
But 1t serves to emphasize the fact that,
size and number considered, in some way or
another this detached section of old Massa-
chusetts, the state in the northeast, has
more actual and potential congressional
force than any other commonwealth 1t is
harmony, for Senators Frye and Hale are
at times at odds, while the members of the
lower house have often found their views
on questions of legislation distinctly diverg-
ent. The chief ground for this pre-emi-
nence is that Maine has sent men of con-
siderable ability to Congress- and when
there has maintained them session after
session. until, by length of service and ex-
perlence, they have become leaders whom
their less trained associates are glad to fol-
low.
They have in this way secured some of
the most important committee positions
and have thus been able to dictate action,
not only in their own lines of committee
work, but also in the way of reciprocation
in other departments of the public service.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
The Dreyfus Mania.

The Dreyfus scandal in France is a strik-
ing illustration Of the rancOrs which are
engendered when nation makes an issue
of personal affair. From the original
prosecution and punishment of Dreyfus
have sprung so many guarrels, both pri-
vate and public. that it is now difficult TO
keep the threads of the situation all in
hand. Z0la Fas Lecn tried. convicted and
forced to flee from France Esterhazy has
been dissraced and has dropped out of
sight. Henry has killed himself. Picquart
mas been dismissed and is in prison. Dep
uties have had innumerable wrangIes
achieving temporary prominence for their
insistenr assaults from one side or tEe
other and have then gone back into their
natural obscurIty. The record of the case
is long and intricate. 1t deals at times with
the finest Of details, the most trivial of cir
cUmstances- Each turn of the affair causes
new complications. The French tempera-
mtHt is exactly suited 10 this condition. 1t
is just such controversy as it enjoys and
makes the most Of in all phases. 1t is ap-
parenJiy impossible 10 get the chamber of
depctleS 10 consider routine matters for an
hour without an outbreak Of the Dreyfrs
case in some virulent form. The general
lines ot division, Semitic ana anti-Semite
which originally marked the issue clearly
have fatet somewhat, as some Of the anti
). mites have come to see that there has
been irreg gJlarity T not gross injustice in
the methods whereby Dreyfus and his
Champions have been punished. The reac-
ton IN favor Of the unfortunate captain
has not been as marked or as rapid as it
vas hoDei, for Frances sake, it would be.
But it is apparently steadily in progress.
Yesterdays Proceedings III the chamber OF
deputies is IL further Illustration of the
powerful Aold which the case has upon the
French mind. The chamber was in a tlIr-
MOL thrc Igh9ut the sitting. Questions Of
the most insulting nature Were hurled at
ministers Charges OF all sorts were ban
dieI aupus with freedom. The air was in
preShdted with excitement, almost hysteria.
How long is this 10 continue? IL cannot
suosial until after the court Of cessation
HaS completed its present revision OF The
man case and will then be sustained in
large measure, If not in accentuated de-
gree, by the proceedings OF the PIculI;,rf
tElaI- By that time some fresh compIica-
III may nave arisen. some cabinet Change
perhaps, some newly avowed CHAMPION in
the Tolls. or maybe an International I'M
tdrTtSSIncnr such as has been Imminent
since the outbreak Of the scandal France
indeed, seems to have been seized with a
Dreyils-Indnid. worse IN many respects
than the Panama craze which afflicted tba
nation some Years ago.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

MI Peppers descriptions of the demoraI
4Zddoh now existing in Havana and how
hluch OF Il takes the form of gambling are
worthy OF the most serious Consideration,
lie Is not preaching He Is not repeating
heaFsdy' nor drawing on his imagination To
give hish color to narrative He knows
"hereof he speaks. He knows Cuba and
the Cubans. and also those Spaniards who
nave spent time enough in the island TO he
come dOmesucated. So that when he points
out That American control should extend
10 putting an end 10 the reign of sports
no" existing there the suggestion merits
attention.
The problem is both delicate and difficult
II Is an accepted saying that the Spaniard
Is a born gambler. He likes all games of
Chance. and plays nearly alI-certainIv ALI
that have made their aIluring way to his
bailiwick- He seems to prefer the lottery
and that, with many others, he early inn
posed on the people of Cuba He made the
lottery there state concern, and so en-
abled The government 10 derive monetary
profit from the exeesses of the people. He
developed their weaknesses to the utmost.
and saw that they had every facility for
Indulgence 10 their moral and financial in
jury. And he now boasts that he leaves
N'~tN "a NpNi4At4S VI SetluDlt4SJ anu wants to
know. with the insolence of Tweed, what
;he United States lis going to do about it"
1t is not at this time an easy question to
answer. But that the United States will
Go something about it stands to reason. The
Cublns are in no condition. to put the mat
ter upon its lowest plane. to indulge in the
lottery OF in any kind of gambling through
y e liberation of the authorities. They have
1ecn pauperized by the war. Thousands Of
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Infants Coats and
Caps for Xrnlas.

Exquisite Paris and Berlin novel
ties of our own importation and un-
obtainable elsewhere; also hosts OF
practical, comfortable, everyday
Wearables, selected especially for the
holidays and marked at most reason
able prices.
Special sale of Coats. as follows:
Children's White Eiderdown Coats. Hubbard style;
square collar and cuffs trimmed with fancy q
Iraid; lined throughout. Each. .......... p2.S 50
Children's White Ederdown Coats large colIar
trimmed with ruffies of narrow satin rib G. =
bon; extra wide skirt. Each. ............ 9%-/ }
Eiderdown Novelty Cloth and Bedford r,
Cord; trimmed with ribbon ana braid. Each SS.OO
White Six Caps, embroidered and tucked; trim
bOn % % Each. 'a.ne 81 iaee and I'D. 25c. o75c.
Bengaline silk Caps, plain and trimmed; 60
white, pink and blue. Each. h.............. SI.OO
Second floor,
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Matched Sets
of Underwear.

Special mention is made of some
very pretty Bridal Sets, composed OF
3 pieces to match. Some are Ameri-
can made; others were made by hand
in Paris-both are priced very low
and will make most acceptable pres
ents. Put up i'll neat box if you
wish.
Three piece Muslin Sets, consisting of gown chem
ise and drawers, trimmed with Falencfennes lace
and insertion.
SAYS the set.
Three-piece Nainsook Sets, consisting Of gown,
chemise and drawers, trimmed with embroidery and
insertion.
5000 the set.
Three piece French Handmade Sets. consisting of
gown, chemise and drawers, trimmed with French
Valenciennes lace, insertion and ribbon.
$1,000 the set.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
The Nicaraguan Canal,
From the Rutte City Infer Mnuntain

1t goes without saying that sooner or
later the Nicaragua canal will be an ac-
complished fact. 1t will follow in the line
of events which are leading to the exalted
position this great republic will occupy
among the nations of the earth 1t is a
huge undertaking and will be followed by
momentous results A new map, defining
and bounding the possessions of nations, will
be drawn, upon which the United States
will largely figure. Manifest destiny is
even now shaping boundary lines
Evening star., 1898-12-20
DiHculties,

1T sho'ly keeps me guessin',"
1 heard OF Sanity say,
About de gyahments / mus wea,
An whah I'll leave my sleigh,
III fust hitch up de reindeer
Desc Christmas gifts to tote.
But foh to kivver all de field
I'll halter git a boat.
Way up yere in Alaska
My fur-trimmed ulster goes.
But when l hits de Philippines
l wants seersucker clo'es."
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Supplanted.

Don't you think it's too bad to lose the
good old-fashioned custom of going from
door to door singing Christmas carols"
asked Willie Washington
"Oh, don't know" answered Miss Cav
enne. Our forefathers had to put up with
such primitive methods. The piano-wagon
wasn't invented then, you know"
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Cuba and Yellow Fever.
From the Memphis Commercla1.Annea1.

What President Diaz has accomplished al
Vera Cruz and what Gen. Wood has done al
Santiago show conclusively what the
United States can do with Cuba. and when
once it is done the commerce of the south
will no longer be handicapped millions of
dollars will not be squandered nearly every
year over the yellow specter, and we will
be as free of the ravages of the disease as
is Europe today
Evening star., 1898-12-20
SHOOTING STARS.
An Unfortunate Query,

L always like to write with a soft lead
pencil remarked the young man.
Have you ever given any study" in
quired the cruelty thoughtless girl, Ito the
manner in which a persons character will
manifest itself in his handwritng?"
Evening star., 1898-12-20

None OF the people who contend thar
FiYpo'" Is too much for Mr.. Day to receive
worried IN the least when he was bestowina,
services, as assistant secretary Of state for
which his salary did not begin to ,or,,,er-
safe. i'0i
Evening star., 1898-12-20

Some of Chicago's aldermen are begin
ming to have suspicion that even "busi-
ness principles can be carried to an un-
warrantable extreme.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

The anti-mOrmon agitators will scarcely
be content with the steps which have been
taken in this District to suppress the yo-
ciferous and polygamous rooster 1t is a
move in the right direction, but it is not
enough.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
An Ideal.

What we want said Aguinaldo, lis
liberty and independencer'
What for?''
Why, so that we can capture people and
demand ransom for 'em without being
interfered with
Evening star., 1898-12-20
A New Argument to BE Answered,


The antf-expansionists should take meas
ures at once to circumvent the plans of
volunteers now in the Philippines who have
signified their purpose to remain in the
Islands and grow up with the country"
Such step would inevitably furnish a new
argument in favor of the ratification of the
peace treaty and should be checkmated
without delay.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Gloom,

christmas comes but once a year, you
Know, exclaimed the CHEEKY citizen.
Yes answered the dyspeptic, "and the
bills come twelve times a year. That's the
difference"
Evening star., 1898-12-20

The appearance of the trolley car in Ha-
vana will cause many Spanish regrets over
circumstances which prevent their claim
ing victories with terrible slaughter of the
enemy.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

The prospect of peanut trust is not so
narrowing as 1t might be. Peanuts are
among the few thing in connection with
which a vendor seems intent on giving
purchaser too much for his money.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Large Toys,
Fourth Floor.

Our large Toys were made eX-
pressly for us, and are of superior
workmanship, strength and durabil-
ity. Every good sort worth having
is here from a Ioc. Cart to a $500
Hook and Ladder. Small Toys in
vast variety, including many exclu-
sive things of our own direct impor-
tation and unobtainable elsewhere.
Special attention is called to the
thousand and one Odd Toys intend
ed especially for Xmas stockings,
grab bags, favors, euchre and whist
az
Evening star., 1898-12-20

General Weyler declines to join Don Car
los. He declines to go into any perform
ance where some one else gets most of the
calcium light.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

The President Is leaving nothing undone
which may enhance the Importance of
peace and good will as features of the pres
ent Christmas season
Evening star., 1898-12-20
We Would Be Held Accountable.
From the Pittsburg Times.

Should the United States withdraw its
troops from the Philippines and leave the
hostile populations to fight 1t out the whole
civilized world would hold us accounta BILE
for the grossest criminal negligence. Our
duty there is TO provide a safe and stable
government for all the inhabitants and to
prevent the members of either faction from
taking bloody vengeance on those of the
other.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

Senator Quay may arrange his postpone.
ments SO as to find time to argue with the
men who say there is no excitement in
Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

There is disposition to remind young
Mr.. Hobson that he is a plain, blunt mill
tary man; not a poem of passion
Evening star., 1898-12-20

The Philippine insurgents are proudly
relying for fame ON their ability to out
talk Mr.. Dewey.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

Mr.. Platt has to be occasionally reminded
that he is not the Santa Claus of the New
York Christmas tree this year.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

The declaration that Col Bryan is in the
race to stay, like his policy with reference
to the Phillppi-es, does not supply a time
limit.
Evening star., 1898-12-20
Sterling Silver
Articles.

We are displaying myriads of
Sterling Silver and Silver-mounted
Toilet Articles, all of which are guar
anteed 925-Iooo fine. Hundreds Of
unique and pretty forms especially
desirable for Xmas gifts.
Evening star., 1898-12-20

Mr. Debs appears to have at last gotten
over the idea that he is the stopper for
long-felt want.