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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
Bradstreet's Canadian Report.

New York. Feb. 2t.-Bradstreet's, 10
morrow, will say: Mild spring weather
tends to check Canadian trade because of
the effect on the roads. Colder weather
is needed to stimulate retail transactions.
Montreal reports a fair jobbing business.
the lumber trade normal and prospects
for spring favorable. Toronto reports
Canadian textiles firm.
Halifax reports the cattle export trade
Improbable. but that mining IS expected
to be active. Victoria reports the jobbing
trade quite active on demand from the
mining districts. The Alaskan shipping
trade is good. but rates are being cut.
Canadian bank clcarings aggregate s3i.-
1892, a gain of q per cent. over last
week. and of - per cent over last year.
Business failures for the week number
50, against IS in this week a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

A tariff test case is to be tried. which
raises the question whether the gov
eminent has a right to prescribe any
different tariff for Porto Rico than FOR
this country. The claim is made that
the tariff provided for Porto Rico,
which, it is assumed, is now United
States territory, is unconstitutional,
and that part of the Constitution
which prescribes that: "All duties,
imports and excuses shall be uniform
throughout the United States" is cited
as q basis for the claim. Just what
the court may decide respecting the
technicalities remains to be ascer-
tanned, but 1t was the opinion. appar-
emily, Of a large majority of Congress-
that this country had II constitutional
right, to prescribe government for its
newly acquired territory, and could do
this. either as it now governs its terri
tories or i'm such other manner as 1t
might choose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Either the press censorship is very
strict, the sources of Information very
ineagre or the Philippine insurgents
very foolish, for they have at two i'm
portant stages Of the proceedings
strengthened the hands OF the govern
mcnt in it's efforts to establish order on
the islands. They inaugurated blood
shed In time to secure the adoption of
the peace treaty and they fired the
city of Manila when the army bill was
coming up for settlement. Political
tactics of the German variety are not
to be tolerated when men OF our own
blood are being harassed and shot
down in the streets and are struggling
hcroically against great odds to pre-
vent incendiarism and billage and ra-
pine. Bryan exhibited marked mex
perience and lack of political foresight,
when he advised the Democratic lead
ers to hold out in thAr hlibustering in
the face of such events as occurred In
Manila. Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

This spring is likely to see a change
in the fresh fish business of Eastport.
Heretofore, while Eastport has facili-
ties for furnishing bait for the western
fishermen on their spring trip. it has
offered no market for this catch which
Is always sold fresh on arrival at Port
land. Boston and Gloucester, the ves-
sells returning to this section to pro-
cure bait before proceeding on their
trips to LeHave and Grand Manan
Banks and the Nova Scotia shore, thus
consuming a great deal of time Now.
with the facilities that are offered for
shipment by railroad. the vessels will
be enabled to save enough time to
complete one more trip. by running in
here and selling or shipping their fares
and procuring bait at the same time
which may be the means of building
up lucrative business in PASSPORT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
SENATOR oepew At CHICAGO.
Addresses The Congress Of Railway Employees
ii 1st Infantry Armoy.

Chicago, Feb. 2i.-Thc armory of the list
Infantry was filled to the doors by an au-
dience composed of members Of the Con-
gress of Railway Employees to hear the
address of Senator-elect Chauncey NJ.
Depew of New York. The speaker was
warmly received by his audience and ex-
pressions of approval were frequent
Mr.. Depew recounted the history of the
railroad men in this country and spoke
of the power they can WELD in politics
when they are determined upon the
lieve is for the good of the country. or
the betterment of their own condition.
The speech was to railroad men only,
technical nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

For the. time being, at least it looks
as II our expectation of being able
to make up the garrisons of Cuba
and Porto Rico out Of native recruits
was bound to be disappointed.
In Cuba the war has played fear
full havoc with the male population
of military .aee.~ In, some towns and
districts our officers say that this ele-
ment is well nigh extinguished. All
over the island they find themselves
asking, Where are the Cuban mcn?'
There are old men and there are
boys, but thousands and th"isands
of the arms-bearing males fell IN the
long and desperate struggle win
Sn.;p either face to face with the
enemy in the field or oftener by the
easier process of Judicial assassina-
tion. The surviving veterans of the
Cuban army are sorely needed at home
by their destitute families. General
Brooke, who at first was strongly de-
sirous of enltsting Cuban regiments,
has been reluctantly compelled to
abandon his purpose. in view Of the
tragic fact which has been forced upon
him that there are not enough men
left in the island now to fill half of the
labor demand
In Porto Rico the conditions. though
different. make the enlistment of ma
tive recruits just as impossible. The
Porto Ricans are a gentle people. I'M
trained to wan and avcrsc to military
service. The efforts of our ofiicer3 to
procure volunteers there have met
with no encouragement. The men pre-
fer to work. They are keeI to utilize
the industrial opportunities of their
new American connec ton, but they pre-
fer to leave soldiers duty to their big
friends from the United States
In the Philippines. Of course. it
would be the height of folly to in
trust American arms and ammuni-
ton to a race of men of whom we
know SO little as we do Of the Ia
galos. Later on, when tigfsting has
ended and peace has come. we may
make some such use of native. recruits
as Great Britain has long dOrle in con-
nection with her own troops in India.
But for the present the soldiers work
in all our new dependencies must con-
tinue to be performed altogether by
American regulars, white or black.
This is another consideration which
army reorganization bill i'm perative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Professor Otto Harnack of Bonn. BROTH
err of the Biblical critic. had remark-
able adventure just. before New Years.
He was visiting in Berlin. and while hi:;
family went to the theater one evening he
attended a scientific dinner. At midnight
evening dress. and then disappeared. His
family advertised for him in the 'newspa-
pers throughout Germany, and after a
shaken in mind at Berlin emergency
hospital. He had taken train to Vien-
ma, where he presented 500 forms to a
school society under an assumed name,
then wandered to Budapest. and was un-
able to say how he got back to Berlin.
He had shaved of HIS full beard on his
travels to disguise himself. He was
placed in a sanitarium, and is recovering
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
AWARDED SI4,ss3.
That 10 What Accident to Mrs. McArdis Costs
Lynn 4 Boston Railroad.

Boston. Feb. A.-Verdicts aggregating
$14,993 were returned. before Judge She--
separate suits brought by John McArd'e
against the Lynn & Boston Railroad Co.
Mrs. McArdle sued to recover $4,000 dam
ages for personal injuries and the jury
awarded her a verdict Of ST.. 100. and her
husband sued for damages which he sus-
fered by reason of loss Of her services. in
consequence of her injuries, and the jury
awarded him $2S3S.
The injuries to, Mrs. McArdle. which
are of a permanent character, were sus-
tanned while she was ealighting from q
car of the defendant company. by reason
the car he De ing started ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Governor Roosevelt did an opportune
act Wednesday in signing the bill pro-
viding penalties for using the Ameri-
can flag for advertising purposes. No
better day for the signature could have
been selected than Washington's birth
day. for it was Washington who made
the flag possible and Washington who
accepted the design Of the Stars and
stripes. There is no doubt that many
abuses have been perpetrated upon the
nag in the use of it for commercial
purposes. and the action of New York
in passing this desirable and necessary
legislation is commendable from every
point of view. 1t would be easy to
find fault with the lack Of patriotism
that makes the Dissertation of the flag
possible, but We are convinced that
TINS Is due in the majority of cases to
careiessness and not to any intentional
lack Of respect for the proudest. en-
blem that floats. At the same time II
10 WISE to restrict this sort of thing by
law. and New York has made an ad.
miraole beginning. The other states
should now follow it's example,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
DUN'S REPORT.
Business on the Whole Has
Never Been Better.
Demand for Cotton Goods Increases
Wheat Exports Very Heavy
Iron and Sisel Trade Exceed 81 Previous
Reports MARKET Advancing.

New York, Feb. H.-R. q. Dun Il
Co.'S. Weekly Review of Trade, tomor-
row, will say: The situation Is without
precedent. Business has never been
better on the whole and In some great
industries the gain Is astonishing.
Popular impressions have to be reckon
ed with because they control even this.
Yet at every point Of danger except
one the signs are in every respect
favorable. The upward rush OF 1866 per
cent. in prices of iron and steel pro-
duets, does indeed raise question
when exports OF ship products may not
be temporarily checked, but II they
could be entirely stopped. as they are
not, the balance due this country
would still be large.
The crush of demand for finished
products at time when nearly all the
works are crowded by orders covering
production until July or later. causes
many to refuse to contract beyond that
date except at higher prices, and
rise under such circumstances may
prove the one thing needful to sober
buyers and to bring into the list OF
producers other establishments hereto
fore idle. The best sign is that the
great producers appear to be anxious
to maintain their hold on foreign mar
kets. although just now unable to take
orders for future delivery
1t IL a sign Of similar import that
boot and shoe manufacturers seek bet
ter markets by a somewhat general re-
duction of 2is cents in prices. although
leather averages slightly higher. Hides
have been a shade weaker at Chicago.
the decline averaging /. per cent.
Nobody can Judge what clothiers
may buy az yet and the wooden manu-
facturers have very uncertain mar
ket ahead, but judge that there will be
heavy demand for goods before long
and many of the smaller mills are
looking for chances in the wool market.
Little weakness is these seen, except
for fleece and in quarter and three
eighths blood and comblng wool prices
are generally strong with scarcity of
supply. but sales for three weeks have
been 1S.050.200 pounds. against 34753.-
800, two years ago. with free wool, and
1905. 200 pounds in 1892.
The demand for cotton goods in
creases. although there Is some hest
tatiOn regarding the prices OF the ma
terial. The urgent demand for goods
of all qualities. stiffening the prices of
staples as we'll as of fancy goods. gives
the highest confidence to dealers. Cot
ton has sold Il lower. although the
material decrease in receipts and large
exports still give hope of an advance.
Wheat has gained only ia cents in
price, although Atlantic exports, flour
included. have been 2.567.364 against
2.0S0,417 bushels last year. and includ-
Ing other exports 3.279.738 bushels
against 3,656,793 last year. The exports
have been SO heavy that many doubt
their continuance and yet grain comes
from the farms and goes abroad as if
such doubts had no basis.
Failures for the week have been 1871
in the United States. against 233. last
year. and 40 in Canada. against 30. last
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
land paper reports that since a fire

land paper reports that since a fire
last week water has been running con-
tinually into the telephone conduit
near 1t was at first thought that the
water came from the burned building,
but after two days of pumping the
conduit seemed to he as full as ever,
and it was decided that the water
came from some other source. The
agent for the property says he has
been told that many years ago there
was fine spring in the orchard of old
Deacon Milk whose farm was situated
in that neighborhood, and when the
farm was cut up into lots and
houses We're built the water from the
spring was used in some of them. OF
late years, however. it has been lost
sight of and nobody seems to know
what finally became of it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The Pope, in his American letter.
strikes the Keynote Of other things be-
sides religion when he says that all
virtue must be active. 1t is owing to
only in private, but also in public life.
that vice, which fully and practically
realizes the philosophy Of activity. has
everything it's own way. There is
plenty Of virtue, for example in civic
affairs, but If it were a little more
energetic in the showing. there would
be a vast difference in the conduct of
affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The supreme court of the United
States divided almost equally on the
constitutionality OF an Ohio law re-
quiring railroads in that state to stop
atileast three trains day at small sta
tions. Seeing that the Constitution
was framed before railroads were
thought OF, it is small wonder that
difficulty is encountered in adapting it
to all the phases of the railroad prob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
Questions OF Cable and Su bsidy.

The president of the Pa life Cable
Company, that wishes to construct a
cable line from this count ~ to the
Philippines, says subsidy '1f 100000 a
year is absurd. II would not consider
a subsidy of less than $275,000 a year.
he told his interviewer, e nd then I
would not permit the government to
use the cable for nothing forever. as
Senator Frye, intends shall be the case.
"Furthermore. 1 would not accept a
subsidy of $275.0oO a year,. unless the
United States government guaranteed
the rights of landing station in the
East AS it now stands an English
company controls the exclusive privi-
leges Of building cable and telegraph
lines in China. Japan and the Philip
pines by charter. the privileges of
which expire in 1910"
Probably Senator Frye knows con-
siderably more about the likelihood of
such measure passing this Congress
than does the president of this cable
company. though the latter in the ma
ture of things is better informed on
the cost of constructions One thing is
certain no company OWLS the rights Of
way and the government is able to
construct Il line of its own should it
deem the undertaking advisable. An
other fact is equally undeniable. there
is imuerative need Of such u cable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

1t is stated that the next report of La
Dor Commissioner Cox will show ina,
there has been a decrease in the proper
ton which the negro population OF Mich
igan bears to the white. and that. since
1870 the decline has been steady. This.
too. despite the fact that educa ton Is 10
be had there side by side with the whites.
and that the negro is found in many Of
the trades and few of the profession.
and that. generally speaking. he has an
equal opportunity with his white broth
er in their struggle for a livelihood. I'M
migration from the Southern states. says
the report has fallen off materially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
Financial.

TWO. THOUSAND DOLLARS can be
lation in a certain stock (which I can
name) upon an investment Of only 30O
Oarger or smaller sums will pay In like
proportiOns);- deal can be consumted
house; I am willing to disclose above pos
tive advance information for 20 per; cent
of your net profits payable after made):
tails given to few discreet, reliable
parties intconfidence. Address (only un-
der sealed letter. Investment Broker.
suite 4lS. q William St.. New. York..
sfebAd1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

If courts generally recognize the prec-
edent set by New York courts and re-
fuse to admit the validity of all Dako-
Ia divorces. great and important in
dustry. which is rapidly growing up
with that extremely enterprising coun-
try will be blishted in its very blossom.
The abolition of this industry will re-
move scandal from that state in par
ticular and a nuisance from the nation
at large. Maine, however. is not in a
glass houses of other states in this
matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
Maine 0oss3Eh|
yprias In winter.

Surely, surely bees are humming IN the
may tangles sweet:
Spring. with April smiles Is coming:
There are lilies at her feet!
Mocking birds In beach, blooms singing
thrill with joy the dreamy ar,
Wild flowers cluster there!
There's a sense of summer sweetness in
the broad fields and the deIls
And a chime-or is 1t .fancy?-of remem-
bered heather-bells.
And the mildest suns are shining. and
the skies are bright with blue, :,
And in gardens Love Is tWining all MS
rarest wreaths for you!
Frank L. Stanton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
!: COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
auOnn FIsHERIEs.


Notice Is hereby given that public hear
inEs will be given by the Committee on
shore Fisheries in the room OK the bosrd
OffAxriculture. as follows:
THURSDAY. MARCH 2. 1893. at
O'Clock r. NJ. on an act for the better
nrotection Of weirs. also on petition Of
III. =. Bridges and 36 others for same.
Per order committee:
.CHAS. c. WOOD. Secretary.
o. WAYS AND BRIDGES.
Tho Committee on Ways and Bridges
Will give hearings as follows:
WEDNESDAY. MARCH ! 1899. at
O'Clock p. NJ, on the question whether
the state will maintain and keep in re-
pairsth large bridges.
Per order committee.
REM A. DAIGLE. Secretary.
80 FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
The Committee on Financial Affairs will
give public hearings at its room at the
State House in Augusta. as follows:
THURSDAY. MARCH 2. 189s-On an act
providing for expenses of State inspectors
Of steam vessels.
H. IRWIN IlIx,, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Chicago, Feb. H-Wheat was Iteless
and heavy. today. until within ~ minutes
Of the close, when sudden revival OF inc
export demand changed the course 9I me
Corn acted in unison with wheat ana
closed * higher, after early weakness;
Oats rose ~ Pork closed SC. lover. iard
unchanged and ribs a shade snigner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Last week six lynchers were SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment in South
Carolina. This might seem hope
fti1 turning over OF a new leaf, were it
not that all six were negroes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites is pure and palatable.
For years it has been used
for coughs and colds, for con-
sumption, for those whose
blood is thin or colorless,
whose systems are emaciated
or run down.
For children it means
health and strength, stronger
bones and teeth, and food
for the growing mind.
Baby gains in weight and
thrives when SCOTS Emul-
sion is added to its milk,
SCOTT & BOVINE Chemists, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
REM A. dazzle, Secretary.
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.

"A sermon in English at the Cathe-
dfal in Havana is one of the most alb
solutely novel signs of the beginning
Of the end Of things Spanish in the
New World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

- aoeaee whatever will b taken Of
unsiGned communications.
0he Iournal cannot he held PeoDon-
elblo for the preservation or return OF
eoaoctod communications.
Address al conDoAscatsone feaa1ing
- subscriptions and advertiseneuts TO
DURlAEI0H 4 FLYNT. Publishers.
Augu0tA. Nalno.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The spirit of progress pervades all
classes in Washington county. Since
the railroad began running. 1t is so
freely patronized by the Indians of
Pleasant Point, that the preSence of
canoes in the harbor is rarity; their
boats being used only for Transports
ton to points where the road does not
lead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

AS the shade of Washington listened
to the beef testimony and recalled the
sufferings of his own troops at Valley
Forge. which sufferings We're not
caused exclusively by the elements, he
must have sadly reflected, There are
still others.'' ,,.~A~s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
New York ce,,en 80.

New Yosx. Feb. q.
Cotton futures closed barely steady.
February, 6I9: March. 6.19; April. SIS:
May, sig; June. 617; July, 6lS: ,Aus1sl.
go: September, Cos: October. 6.US: NV-
vember, 6.07; December, 500; January. vi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25
New York Money Market.

New York, Feb. ~.
M?ney on call steady. 2M2H per cent:
last loan. ~ per cent.
cent.
Sterling exchange strong at Sf.s61ss ii.SFs'.
for demand and at A.AhGf4.SiE for 60
Glis7: commercial bills. N.Ssdi4Ss1s.
Silver certificates. nominally 59,.4G9A.
Bar silver. 59la.
Mexican dollars, Az.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

DR.. Balls Cough syrup will make
permanent cure in all cases Of cough.
or cold on chest or lungs. j II win cure
clans recommend It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

One Lewiston physician has gathered
in $500 from smallpox vaccination in
the last ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

There was a hint of approaching
March In yesterdays breezes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Chicago, Feb. a.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-May, 73*M73A; July. 11A.
CORN-May. 36ss; July, S6ssGS6H; Sep
tember., 37AGf37as.
OATS-May %: July 257sdS. =
PORK-May, $3.50; July, &.Hls.
LARD-May, $5.45: July. 6.57la; Septem-
RiBs~May. si.S5: July, Ms71.: septem-
Der, $40 ::
Cash quota ions closed as follows:
ELOUR-Moderate demand and steady.
WHEAT-NO. 2 spring, 6SM71Is; No. )
do. S5ep7O: No red. 72Isg73,s.
CORNING. 2. 3iisel3iA: No. yellow.
3i24@35A.
OATS--No. @. 21ls; No. 2 white. aoasl;
No. 3 white. 29IgaIaD.
RYE-No. 2 55atet5G.
BARLEY-No. 2 AZ.
FLAXSEED-No. /, $l15s; N. w,
81. 49,
TIMOTHY SEED-$2.47k.
LARD-$5. 3OM5.32is.
PORK-Mess, 50. 4sM95O: ribs. A.5Sa4 Is:
dry sailed shoulders, 4h@fas; clear sides.
si.9Oei5.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The voting lists are being posted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

The ice races have been declared OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

A Bridgton physician is reported by a.
correspondent from that town as say
ing that Bridgton should come out
pure and undefiled in the spring be-
cause of the amount of sulphur that
has been consumed to keep out the
grip. The odor of the stuff can be de-
tected in nine-tenths Of the houses In
the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-25

Portland seems to have struck new
and unfailing water supply. A Port