davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The fact is recalled by the Boston
Herald that at the outbreak of the
Civil War there Were stationed at
various points among the volunteers an
Illinois colonel. an Ohio major, an
Ohio staff officer, a New York state
adjutant general. an Indiana captain
and an Ohio private. each Of whom was
later President Of the United States.
quite likely history VIII repeat itself in
this respect, though it isn't likely to
cmhlazon on its pages the names of
those who enlist for political purposes.
1t vas not the political generals of the
War Of the Rebellion Who became
Presidents though some OF them tried
to bc and Were candidates for tina,
exalted office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

incurable. In thousands of instances DR..
Pierce's FavorIte Prescription, by restoring
the natural, healthy condition of the organs
distinctly feminine has been the means of
comforting upon childless women the one
inestimable blessing.
Georgia clergyman Rev. c. II. Akridge, of
Pelham Mitchell Co. Ca in a letter written to
Or Pierce, says; We had been married six
years without offspring when my wife COM
menced taking DR.. Picrce's Favorite Prescrp-
ton. then wrote to you for advice, and your
instructions were to give Golden Medical Dis
Covcry alternately with the Favorite Prescrip-
ton This we did. The result is restoration of
my wife TO good health and ten pound boy. III
houor OF the world famed DR.. Pierce, l have
named him Pierce. Favorite Prescription is
certainly the medicine for invalid women"
The vast experience and skill which DR..
Pierce has acquired during his thirty years
practice as chief consulting physician to
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
of Buffalo Wy. has made his name known
and his medicines recognized as standard
remedies III every civilized country on the
globe. His great thousand page illustrated
book, the Peoples Common Sense Med
ical Adviser" has had the greatest sale of
any medical work in any language. A free
edition has been published and paper
bound copy will be sent to any family alb
solutely without charge except the mere
cost of mailing which is 81 one cent stamps.
Send these with your address to the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, n Y, or il preferred send 81 stamps
for a heavier cloth bound copy.
A man or woman who neglects constipa-
ton suffers from slow poisoning. Doctor
Piercc's Pleasant Pellets cure constipa-
ton One little Pellet" is gentle laxa-
tive, and two a mild cathaftic. All nedi-
cine dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

II there is one thing the American
people want 10 know. it is how Comma
do1e Schley pronounees his name. This
is the way he is said to have pro-
nounced it for 4 New York Tribune re-
porter: Nov, for PHYS sake, don't
give my last name With a German
accent. It's pronounced SIy-rlain,
commonplace, every day sly" Another
equally good authority gives it differ
emily. one poet makes it rhyme With
try and fry. and the next one rhymes
it with clay and bay. and there YOU
are Most of us spell it out instead of
nronouncinG il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The American consul at Curacao is
incidentally in the coal business, and
when the Spanish admiral dropped in
there With his fleet a short month ago,
the consul could have sold the coal pile
containing 1900 tons Of coal for $25 per
ton. An the coal Cervera could get at
Curacao was 600 tons of slack, which
the Dutch government had condemned
three years before as useless, and th5
Spanish admirals mouth fairly watered
when he saw the American consul's pile
of coal. You could not have a busi,eI
OF 1t Tor a bushel of gold" calmly re-
marked the American, and he was as
truly hero and patriot as those whl
face the enemys guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Here is the platform of the Demo-
cratic Louisville Post: The freedom
Of Cuba. The acquisition Of Porto
Rico. The annexation of Hawaii. The
acquisition Of the Philippine Islands.
The building Of the Nicaragua canal.
y navy twice the size it is today. \
regular army of 100000, The militia
under the drill and the discipline OF
the regular army" Where is the
Democrat who finds any resemblance
between this and that abnormal out
growth of idiocy and anarchy known as
the Chicago platform?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Col. Woods regiment of cavalry is
probably the most picturesque com
mand in the service today. 1t was or
canned largely through the personal
ehorts OF Lieut.. Col. Roosevelt lis
members range from Indians and cow
puhchers to New York milionaires and
coiiese athletes. About all they seem
10 nave in common is a fondness for
horse-flesh and the desire to see actuaI
hsh'ihs. 1t is said. being an ''uncon
'ifhled rumor,' as it were, that the
war cry of this yariegated organiza-
ton goes like this: Rough. Tough
were the stuff We're the scrappers
never get enough, W-h-o-o-e-e,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Why should we be Inundated by
what the military attaches Of other
nations wish to say about our I'M
preparedness for war? The attaches
are here to report what they see. If
they underestimate our military capa
bilities, there is no harm in that for US.
The strength of a nation is not in what
other nations think OF it. Moreover, if
We are not foolishly confident and
short-sishted, We shall recognize the
truth as well as the attaches and shall
profit by our experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Good for Boston. Hcnceforth every
policeman must salute the flag every
time it is carried by him in a process
sion. The private citizens of the Hub,
and the whole land for that matter
should put themselves under orders to
do the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Lieut.. Hob:son is paying the penalty
of fame. The St. Louis Glohe-Demo-
crat publishes cut purportinG to he
his picture which is the representation
middle age, more like a Spanish pirate
than the handsome. youthful hero of
Santiago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The Saturday Review says that when
the United States is through the war
and has no further use for England 70
ward off the hostility of European
powers, it will probably renew its prac-
tee of twisting the lions tail upon
every opportunity. Can even such a
soured critic as the Saturday Review
misunderstood on which side Of the
water the louder professions Of Eng
disappearing unity are now uttered?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Among its health hints a Western
contemporary says that "a person who
will take 10 drinks of Whiskey a day
will never be troubled by mosquitoes
But how about snakes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Populist Senator Kyle of South
Dakota seems to be swinging around
into line as a pretty good Republican.
He is not great statesman, but his
that of the greatest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The shifting of the capital Of China
from Pekin to Sian-fu evidently marks
another step in the disintegration OF
the ancient empire. The prospect now
is that within few years at farthest,
China will be an insignificant inland
empire, all its important seaboard
provinces being held by other nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Strange that the Americans didn't
notice those noticeable losses" in our
fleet about which Cervera cabled to
Spain after the bombardment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10
"A Ten Pound
Boy"

Many women
seem to have
been denied the
precious gift of
motherhood be
cause of some
weakened CON
dition Of the
special organ
i s m W h c |,
makes mother
hood possible;
but in the great
III a J GRITTY Of
cases such a
difficulty is not
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The snake and freak department OF
the Bangor Commercial acknowledges
two uncommonly interesting contribu-
tions, a dandelion root containing
singly and alone. 1t3 blossoms and dug
on Forest avenue by Mrs. Georgia My
rick of NeaZie. and a bit of petrified
potato Oh which thcye is a fine growth
of long and silky hair, sent in by Col
f. G. Saunders, the independent in
vestigator of Brewer. Both these curl
ositieS are valuable and interesting
No dandelion root ever dug in these
diggings ever bore so many flowers as
143, while longhaired potatoes have no.
been generally in style. There is NJ
doubt about the dantelion while Col
Saunders is of the opinion that the
Potato family has at one time in it
history been sur"ertitiously impose;1
upon by one Of the Cornstalks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Just where are those Yankee troops
which have been assembled at Tampa?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Put down June 9th as the first real
summer-like day of '9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The programme seems TO consist in
smashing the Santiago bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The Spanish imagination increases in
strength as the war progresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Wisconsin is celebrating its semi
centennial. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10
EXPENDITURES IN

Claims by death, endOwments
and aunuities. surrendered
policies and dividends or
returns premiums. total paid
policy holders Observation-Disclosures.
Taxes. Expenses, including
agents commissions, adver-
Using. salaries, &c-.....
Profit and loss account. in
Guiding premiums on bonds
pure hased. and 5000
charged off from real estate
To cover possible deprccia-
ton ................
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Presumably Mrs Cote Of Bradley.
aged IS years. who was married in
old Town. Sunday, 10 Mr. Peter VIII
lett aged 20 years, thought that her
husband would make 10 III experience
what he lacked In years, as this is Mir
Wnlett's sixth matrimonial venture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

There cannot be much left at Santi-
ago to lombard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

It seems that the labor Of the good
ladies IF Norway for their soldier boys
was al, in vain. They sent an immense
box Of good things 10 eat u CO. .. TT
Maine, at Chickamauga but received
information in reply from the res
mental surgeon that IN no case could
the soldiers be allowed t. partake oC
the:n, but We're strictly confined tn
army y1tions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10
RECEIPTS IN 1897.
s1l,S34,11s u
AMZI DODD, President.

Received for premiums. sS.66,
Received for interest and rents 3,2Za,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

A hot time in the Philippines is due
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

SO scarce as at the present time ia
Eastport, hardly il use being vacant
III the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

How thankful the battery boys are
that kind old Dame Nature is supple
menting Uncle Sans rations with fish
and clans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

1t will make our Maine senator's feel
pretty devout to assemble in a chamber
lighted by colored cathedral windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Not for years have tenenents been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

There was nothing amatcurish about
the first thunder shower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications
The Journal cannot be held re~pon-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address all com municatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10
Total expenditures. ........
ASSETS JANUARY l.

Cash on hama and in banks.
Loans on collateral. H. S.
bonds and other securities
United States and other
bonds. par......-...............
First bonds and mortgages
on real cstatc.........
Real cst1tc.............-........
Loans on policies in force.
Agents balances and cash
Obligations NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Maine congratulates Lieut.. Roydcn
and hopes his promotion will not keep
him from this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

For the fourth year in succession.
collegiate field day than were won by
the three other Maine colleges COM
bined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Colby carries Of the tennis honorS OF
the Maine colleges this Year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

This is IVY day at Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Interest due and accrued.
Net deferred and unreported
premiums on policies III force
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

This IS the PUREST DRINKING VA
TER in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
SHOWS that there is ABSOLUTELY NO
ORGANIC MATTER IN IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tects it from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
One gallon daily per month. .... .75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. 25cts.
One half gallon daily per month. so cts.
All orders promptly attended to by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

The dandclions have gone to seed
Fort Popham is still a llaGless post.
That Mars Hill murder causes a uni
VcrsaI shudder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-10

Some men 80 10 war because they
can't gel married, and some because
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-16
VOTE FOR BROWNIE.
COMPTROLLER MEAD,s REPORT
Increase of $23o.C0O in Receipts Over Previous Year.

Increase of $23o,C00 in Receipts Over Previous Year
 The annual report of the comptroller of the state announces that the receipts from all sources for the civil list funds during the fiscal year. not including the balance of $123, ,027.50 in the treasu- ry October l, 1897 were S2,612, ,SS5.15, an increase over the previous year of $230,011 The expenditures during the same period were $2,271.5 52l, de- crease from the previous year of $2TS, 55S.51, notwithstanding the war exp2n- ditures of $120000, leaving a balance to the credit of the civil list funds on the 30th of September, 1898, of S463, ,S91 IA. The excess of receipts over expendi- lures during the past year has been $340, ,S63.64, making corresponding in- crease in the balance of the treasury.
 The report then continues: Some thing will soon have to be done to give more room and better accommodations to the business of the state government. would recommend that a spec al com mttee be appointed and instructed to take these matters into consideration and recommend such changes as will bring the necessary relief"
 The report further comments the financial legislation accomplished by the last general assembly: praises the specific appropriation bill and urges it's continuance and characterizes as a W SC feature of the bill the board of con troi. Then follow exhaustive statistical tables covering all departments of the state finances practically in duplicati ton of those contained in the recently pre- scented report of the treasurer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-16
THE MUSICAL COURIER.
The Second Section of the National
 Edition is Ready.

The Second Section of the National
 Edition is Ready.
 The second section of the big national edition of the Musical Courier" has been received at this office. Like the first section it is a handsomely printed and illustrated magazine containing news of the entire musical world, with special sections devoted to the musical centers of this country There are in teresting editorials. special articles of particular merit and photographs of innumera ble celebrities. The section devoted to New Haven contains two articles by Thomas G, Shepard on "Mu- sic in the Connecticut Valley and Music in New Haven" both replete with information concerning the his tory of the gentle art in these parts. There are photographs of Prof. San ford and his studio, T. G. Shepard, Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Parsons. Prof. Horatio w. Parker, Mrs S. s. Thompson, Ben jamin Jepson, Harry Jepson, Isadore Troostwyk, Morris Steinert, Prof. Charles Bonney, Madame Vealdi, Mrs. G. Ridgeway Robertson and J. Jerome Hayes and fattering notices of these people and their work.
 There is no advance in price for this huge publication and it may be pur- chased of Pease for the sum of ten cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-16
polrs Wonderland Theater.

Frank Bush leads the fun at the Wonderland with fresh jokes at every show and all of them are fun makers. Bush is a man of braine, a regular Chauncey Depew of the vaudevilles q peach" for certain. The Ben Mowatt Trio of acrobats continue their big hit in the trio contest. The other trios are Goldie, St Clair and Goldia, the Ray mond Trio and the Bon Ton Trio all excellent. Gertie Cochran, with her wonderful memory is rattling off an swers to the most puzzling questions; Mayme Gehrue dances divinely, and Fox, the clown, and his dog FoXie are a whole show in themselves Next week Master O'Hare, the e. olr boy from Trinity church, Chicago, recent and notable acquisition of the vaudeville circuit, will come here from Keith's Prices, 10 and 20 cents; ladies in the afternoon, 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-16
VOTE FOR BROWNIE.
ONE THOUSAND PRESENT.

One of the largest receptions and en- tertainments of the season was held in Music Hall Wednesday night. It was the annual family gathering held by Elm Tree Lodge, No. 35. N. E. o. F., and was attended by at least thou sand persons.
 An interesting programme was given during the early part of the evening. after which dancing was in order until one o'clock.
 The programme rendered was as fol- lows:
 Selections-Orchestr Recitation-Miss Nettie Gardner. election-Mandolin Club. A Fraternal Call from Bro. Bill Elliott,
 of Grassville, N. H. Solo-Miss White. Address-Hon. J. P. Sanborn, Supreme
 Treasurer, of Newport, R. L Master Wilbur Jewell in his original
 Character Creation, the City
 Schoolmarm. Song-P. J. Mccarthy. Recitation-John Fay. Selection-William Homerick.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-16
A SUGGESTION ,- FOR YULETIDE, Inspect our stock of
 Cameras, Albums, etc. Come in and talk it
 over with us. The Arthur H. Barnes Co. pSS. p"sHs. s,.r., 159 Church St.
TEACHERS LECTURE COURSE
New Haven Public Schools,

New Haven Public Schools.
 Superintendent Kendall announces as follows in a circular issued yesterday:
 The first lecture of the teachers course will be given Friday evening, December 16, by Dr, F. E. White of Columbus, O., whose subject will be "Oral Instruction and Book study" Dr.. White is the author of Whites "Peda- gogy," and of "School Management V He has been recognized for many years as one of the educational leaders Of the country.
 On Monday evening, January g, Dr.. Thomas M Ballet, superintendent of schools Springfield, Mass, will speak on Habit and ESducation."
 On Monday evening, January 2S Dr, Andrew s. Draper president of Illinois university, will speak on either The Spirit of the Teacher" or on Schools and Citizenship" President Draper was for some years the distinguished super intendent of public intruction in New York state, and later, superintendent of schools at Cleveland, o. On Monday evening, February 6, A. F. Winship, editcr of the New England Journal of Education, B1ston, will speak on "A Study in Education Late in February, pr. Frank Me Murry of the Teachers college, New York, will speak on Recent Changes | in the Instruction of the Common Schools" pr. McMurry is the well known writer and speaker upon Cduca- | t'onal subjects.
 Sometime in March, pr. E. A, Hins' 1 dale of the University of Michigan. will give the sixth and last lecture upon a subject not decided upon. pr. Hinsdale is one of the best known men in the country in educational circles. ! In selecting the speakers we have been guided as far as practicable by the choice of teachers expressed in Novera- Der.
 The officers of Yale university have | again donated the use of College street l hall for the lectures, and to whom are due our thanks and appreciation.
 The lectures will take place at o'clock in the evening.
 l It is hoped that all teachers may re- ceive inspiration and help from this course of lectures offered at a mere nominal cost.
 It ls expected that all teachers lately added to the corps will avail themselves of th's opportunity to hear some of the leading educator of the country.
 Each teacher is respectfully invited to contribute forty cents to hsr supervis- ing principal to partly support the | course.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-16
ENTERTA INlI ENTS.
Hyperion Theater.

IttE CONtlU EhOItS.
 Charles Frohman's New York Empire Theater company will present "The Conquerors' at the Hyperion tonight and tomorrow night. There will be special matinee Saturday. The leading man is still William Faversham, eX- tremely well liked here, but it will have a new leading lady in the person of Miss Jessie Millward, who occupied a similar position for some years at the Adelphi theater, London, and who has been seen in this country before with Sir Henry Irvings companies "The Conquerors" was done at the Empire theater, New York, last December, and remained there till May, making a rec ord for enormous and blilliant au- diences. "The Conquerors" is a drama with love triumphing. The time of the story is just after the battle of Sedan. The hghborn French lady of Grandpre castle is aroused to hatred of the Prus- sian Uhlands and of Eric von Rodeck in particular, but cupid comes and she yields to love. Episode and adventure and tragic scenes are interspersed mingled with comedy, ballad music, pretty girls, fine scenery, etc. Besides MT Faversham and Miss Millward there are these well known artists in the case of ''The Conquerors:" J. H. Benrimo, Joseph Wheelock, jr., Guy Standing, w. H. Crompton, G. H. How ard E. Y. Backus, George Osborne, jr,, William Sumner, John Armstrong, Robson, Jessie Busley, Lillian Thur gate, Eleanor Moretti, Clare Bloodgood, Madaline Mann and Helen Comstock The sale of seats for all the perform ances is now open, Prices, matinee soc, 75c, $1, $1,50. Evening 75c, $1 and $1.50.
 "A MISFIT MARRIAGE"
 Messrs. Smyth and Rice will present at the Hyperion on Tuesday evening December 20 w. A. DuSouchet's play "A Misft Marriage" The piece was produced a few weeks ago in Washing ton and met with immediate favor. The press of that city pronounced it unusu ally funny and classed it with MT. Du- Souchet's other farces. It will be pre- scented here with company containing Messrs. Max Figman, Clayton White, c. B. Hawkins, Thomas Mcguire, and Misses Ina Hammer, Meta Maynard Katherine Mulkins, Millie James and Ann Warrington. Sale of seats opens Saturday. Prices soc, 75c and s1.