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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
The scandinavian Quarrel.

Norway and Sweden seem to be drift
ing farther and farther apart, ana
some Of the map-makers of Europe
now believe that a condition of affairs
exists which will take but little to turn
it into a warfare between the TWO
countries. King Oscar has signed the
decree doing away with the objectional
Jack" i'm the corner of the flag which
formed the outward sign of the union
with Sweden, separate consulates and
embassies will soon follow, the union
of the Scandinavian peninsula VIII be-
come merely nominal, and then 1t Will
not take very much to bring ON war.
In view of this condition of affairs a
few figures in regard to the size and
fighting powers of the two countries
will be of interest:
Nor
Sweden. way.
Area. souare miles, 1.2,S17 124. 500
Population. 5,r9.t5Z ,3W
Standing army. 4",-oo lo,uo
Men available for army
service, 'oio" ooV,vb
Navy. vessels of all classes, 81 6l
If these two. countries which have
been so long united and still have a
common king should come to war it is
very likely that other nations would
take a hand. for Norway and Sweden
have a fine coast line that has more
fnh hl af
pean powers. Russia. for instance.
has the fewest seaports of any coun-
try in comparison with its area. and
even though the Car has made some
suggestions in regard to universal dis
armament and permanent peace, he
has his eyes open to the main chance
all the time.
1t is not certain that the difference
between Norway and Sweden will end
in war, but the quarrel is an inter-
esting one, and in this day one can not
tell what moment active hostilties are
likely to break out in most any part
of the world. Fourteen months ago no
one imagined that the United States
would soon if ever again engage in
war. but we have done considerable
fighting since, and are still throwing
a few bullets every day or two. This
year as well as last, may prove to be
a map changer, and one Of the changes
may be on the Scandinavian peninsula.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
Our Delegates to the Peace Congress.

Whatever opinions we may hold re-
garding the peace congress to be held
in Europe, next month, as a result of
the Cars famous disarmament pro-
posal, it is a satisfaction to know that
the United States will be strongly rep
resented. President Mckinlcy's sound
sense and happy faculty of doing just
the right thing was well manifested in
the selection of the five delegates. The
delegates selected to represent this
country at the peace congress at The
Hague are men admirably qualified by
experience and scholarship to speak
and act for the American people upon
any of the propositions that may en-
gage the deliberations of that notable
assemblage.
The dean of the delegation, the Hon.
Andrew d. White. our present ambas-
sador to Germany. is one of the ablest
and best known of American dipio-
mats. having served his country with
distinction at St. Petersburg and Ber-
lin. To the accomplishments of a
trained diplomat he adds the refine
ments of broad literary culture. In DR..
Seth Low, president of Columbia Uni
versity of New York. the nation sends
man who is typical of the highest and
best American citizenship. the scholar
in politics." a rugged and wholesome
and candidate for mayor of New York
was the eloquent and powerful cham
pion of those principles of government
that commend themselves TO the favor
OF the patriotic manhood OF the re-
public.
The selection of Hon. Stanford
Newell. our present minister TO the
Netherlands. was not only a hitting
recognition Of hiss services in repre-
senting the nation at a most important
post but was a graceful compliment TO
the historic Interchangeable whose
young Queen has thrown open the
doors of Dutch hospitality for the en-
tertainment Of the congress. Captain
Mahan, as wcll-known authority
upon sea power and naval strategy,
and Captain Crozier, as one of the best
experts in the ordnance corps Of the
army, are we'll calculated to supply
whatever demand for technical knowl-
edge relating to these arms of the ma
tional defense that may be made as a
result of the discussion Of any disarma-
ment plans that may come before the
congress.
Whether the conclusions of the peace
congress result in any definite com
pacts for relieving the European ma
tions Of the terrible burdens Of mill
tarsm or not. the assembling of the
delegates will be memorable incident
of the closing years of the century, and
our representation in the congress is
one calculated to inspire respect for the
republic and regard for American in
stitutions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

President G. Stanley Hall of Clark
University. is quoted as expressing an
opinion that children ought to be
cultivate force of expression. and
should be instructed to squabble and
fight among themselves, in order to de-
velop their combatiyeness and deter
mination. If the learned gentleman is
correctly reported he has not had the
benefit of acquaintance with the fin-de-
steele juvenile. Anxious parents can
testify that there is no need of hiring
| Will teach themselves
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The announcement that Russia will
send an expedition to SpitzberEen to
measure a parallel Of latitude, with
the object of testing the theory that
the earth is flattening at the poles and
growing at the equator, is interesting
as an Illustration of the great Interest
in science that nearly every European
country is taking at this time. Per.
haps, moreover, the Car wants his
flag planted on an iceberg or two il
that section Of the globe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

A strong, picturesque figure van
ishes in the death of eX-Justice stephen
J. Field. His life had been as eventful
as it was long. He had survived the
younger Cyrus as we'll as the older
David Dudley. These three brothers
have all written their names deeply on
their country's history, and the record
of this remarkable New England
family will not soon have Il parallel
one brother remains, DR.. Henry Field,
editor of the Evangelist.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

A common expression is:
"Thc human race is, grow
ing weaker and wiser.
That we are growing weak
er is proved by the large
number Of pale, thin and
emaciated people.
That we are growing
wiser may be proved by
overcoming these disorders
with the timely use of
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites which gives strength,
emiches the blood, invigor-
ates the nerves and forms
fat.
soc. and sr.oo, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York. :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

,Thc bloomer campaign is being
Waged on two continents. In Kansas
town the anti-bloomer candidate was
buried under the votes of the opposi-
ton. while in England landlord has
been sustained by the courts in a suit
brought against him by titled ladies
whom he refused to admit to his house
because they wore the bloomer garb.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
+ ENDED HER TROUBLE.

1t was Caribou five-year-old who
told a visitor he could dance wound
dances. What can you dance" asked
the lady. We'll, can dance four
hands wound. and eight hands wound.
lisped the child in reply. 1t is a sad
fact, emphasized at every dance, that
many who pretend to dance wound
dances, would do better to confine their
attempts to the kind mentioned by the
Caribou youngster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The war in the Philippines appears
to be practically ended. There may be
some more fighting. but it will prob
ably be of the guerrilla kind, and not
Of much consequence. The vertebrae
Of the rebellion are pretty thoroughly
diSjointeI.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Both summer and winter residents
Of York are particularly gratificd to
learn that it is the intention of W. ID.
Howells and family to spend the com
ing season at that resort. While there
last summer Mr.. Howclls devoted
much time to his literary work. but
found some leisure for social inter
course and the ordinary pursuits of
the summer visitor. This is evidenced
by an article from his pen. recently
published in the Atlantic Monthly
which was an entertaining character
ization of an ideal Maine coast sum
mpr resort
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The anarchists Of Europe have ar
ranged to hold a great meeting at The
Hague at the same time the Gar S
peace conference is in session there.
The anarchists will come about as near
solving ithe peace problem as will the
Cars meeting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

St Augustine, Florida, is no longer
the Oldest town in the United States
Caparra, near San Juan. Porto Rico
now claims that honor, as it was
founded several years before st. Au-
rIStine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
guerrillas

a year ago, today. the Presidents
war message was sent to Congress
after it had been awaited with feverish
impatience for several days. What a
ferment the whole nation was in at
that time. 1t hardly seems possible
that it was only short year ago that
The war with Spain began.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Riding bicycles will now take UP the
attention of all the American people.
except that small: minority which is
kept busy lodging them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Mr.. Cleveland has been duck hunting
again, butt he won't say to which one
of those banquets he will send the
birds he bagged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Spring will probably come all at
once, and then we shall kick and
grumble because it is too warm. Such
is the climate and such is humanity
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Why doesn't Agunaldo blow his
golden whistle. or issue a proclama-
tion, or do something? This silence is
very painful 10 his American friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

THE news that the volunteer troops
in the Philippines fare at last being
armed with kras-Jorgenscn rifles does
ment expects a long continuance of the
war. LonS-range rifles are especially
desirable in fighting long range
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The IL hands who went out on a
strike at the St Croix cotton mill at
Calais, last week. are still out and new
hands have been employed, who are
being taught to do the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The Emperor of Japan is peculiar
among rulers to say the least. He was
not satisfied with the amount set aside
by Parliament for national defense 50
he added few millions of his OWE
rnnnnr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Porto Rico is impartial i'll its Ameri-
canism. 1t gave Secretary Alger just as
rousing a welcome as it gave General
Miles, last year
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The Interrogation point factory will
have to run over time to furnish an
adequate supply for those 10000 census
takers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

General Lawton is hot on their trail
and the Filipinos will have to do some
lively lodging.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Will the world ever hear the last Of
that rank, reeking Dreyfus scandal,
the shame of France?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

This is dinner week in New York.
and the recent. fire horrors will be
eclipseu.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The expected formal exchange of
ratificat tions, this week, will officially
end the war with Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

An article Of merit Is sure to win. So
with the Hop Plasters which are used In
thousands of homes with confidence and
success. Active the moment applied. All
medicine dealers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
FASTING AND PRAYER,

What,is Democrat? Bryan's def
milton will not be accepted by all
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
Maine G0ssiln'
My Aunt Polly.

The greenest grass the sweetest flowers
grew at Aunt Pollys door,
The finest apples. miles around. Aunt
Polly'S orchard bore:
Aunt Polly'S cows were sleek and fat,
her chicks a wondrous size,
And Jabez Smith, the hired man. was
witty, great and wise.
| used TO go with Jabe at night with
cinking pals TO milk
Sometimes he'd let me feed the colts ana
rub their coats OF silk.
And the moon that rose in those days
just behind the cattle bars.
Was twice as large as it is now-with
twice as many stars.
Aunt Polly was quaint old soul-a busy
bee by day,
Hiving the honey up for all. with never
thought OF pay.
How many dawns We watched the sun,
uprising in the east
Shake out its banners Ger the hills and
drive away the mist
Gold-Winged arrows pierced the gloom Of
valley. wood and nook.
Bright fiOcks Of crimson rode the clouds
and tumbled in the brook.
Gave back with cheer the apples hue.
the pumpkins and the squash,
Till dear Aunt Polly would exclaim: {:
What d perfect day to wash,
Edith Stokely in Youths Companion.
The river drivers are anxious to get
| at it. .,-t.
ArOoStook reports more snow than
| ever before at this season.
Knox county Jail has only one pris-
| oner-a case Of solitary confinement,
as it were.
Bath is repairing d schoohouse
which has been in constant use for lO5
years. Time it was repaired.
The list of Kenncbec indictments is
long and unusually interesting, this
term.
We don't blame Rockland's most ac-
commodating man for getting mad at
| last. He loaned his best ladder to a
neighbor and the latter sawed it in
two when he found it was too long for
his purpose
It ought to be "A boom for women's S
clubs, that statement about the Mon
day club of Pennington, which has
| been in existence nine years with an
average membership of 40 ladies and
not a death among it's members since
it was organized.
There is talk of new morning daily
in Biddeford. That city has always
run to evening papers. 1t has two
hustling. prosperous evening dailies
now, and for many years had three.
The many people who annually visit
| Names great summer resort are re-
lieved to know that the Massachusetts,
law for the appointment of an inspec-
tor of orchards does not apply to Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Bath is repairing d schoolhouse
which has been in constant use for 1OJ
years. Time it was repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

By the advice and with the consent Of
the Executive Council, and also conform
ing to time-h -honored. custom, I do here
Thursday, the 9th Day of April,
In the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-nine, as day
FASTING AND PRAYER,
And woyld respectfully request all
the people OF our State to SO use and oc-
cupy the day as shall be consistent with
the purposes for which it has been set
apart.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber. in
Augusta. this seventeenth day of
March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
nine, and of the independence of the
United States. Of America the one
hundred; and twenty-third.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The list of Kenncbec indictments is
long and unusually interesting, this
term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Knox county Jail has only one pris.
oner-a case of solitary confinement
as it were.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
NOTICE.

Committee on pensions will be in session
at aldermen's rooms on-each "Wednesday
at o'clock p. NJ, un.;; otherwise or
dered, for the purpose Of receiving claims
for State pensions.
L. d. CARVER, Chairman.
mar2Sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

\ Parkhurst young man recently
went to Boston with car Of potatoes.
Not being acquainted in the city he
stopped at what proved to be a cheap
boarding house. When bed time came
he was presented to a very tough look
ing roommate. He didn't want 10
sleep with q hobo 50 he tried a bluff
Now" said the Aroostook hoy. II
may as well toll you that | have the
itch. perhaps you can get another bed.
That's all right. chummy." said the
tramp, II have it too He did have
it bad. and the potato dealer will pat
ronize a higher priced house. next
time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

We don't blame Rockland's most ac-
commodating man for getting mad at
last. He loaned his best ladder to a
neighbor and the latter sawed it in
two when he found it was too long for
his purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

So notice whatever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
re journal cannUt be held resDoA-
sible fer tho preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
- subscriptions and advertisements to
DURl.EiGH & TLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

the ole over
Further rticua
G. + State
ILL.,
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

There is a good old couple living in
the Cross Hill neighborhood of Angus
ia who have record hard to equal.
They are Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rollins
Mr.. Rollins is Sc years old, and Mrs.
Rollins is S4. They have been married
So years. They have had eight chill
dren, all of whom lived to grow up and
rear families of their own. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rollins have "a grandchildren.
and 40 great grandchildren, making 81
descendants, so of whom are living at
the present time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The business of quarrying and cut
ting granite is exceptionally good in
the State at present. as some notable
structures are being constructed OF
Maine stone. At Ninalhaven this sea
son workmen will be engaged on eight
of the largest polished granite
monoliths ever known to have been
constructed. Two Of these huge col
umns are to be "A feet long BY six feet
in diameter. AS they first come from
the ledge. in the rough, the weight of
each stone will be about 115 tons. At
Hurricane Island the stone for some Of
the reconstruction at the Military
Academy of Annapolis. Md. will be
quarried. contracts amounting to about
100000 having already been made
Half million dollars worth of granite
for the government dock at Charleston.
5. c.. will probably come from Clark :
island. and stone for the United States
mint at Philadelphia will employ about
$50 men on Mt. Desert. The Congress
also authorized many public buildings.
last winter, and the work on these
ought TO bring much work TO Maine in
the course of time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

Aroostook reports more snow than
ever before at this season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11
Thursday, the 27th Day of April,

In the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-nine. as a day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

The river drivers are anxious to get
at it. s,-'.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-04-11

It ought to be a boom for womens
clubs, that statement about the Mon
day club of Pennington. which has
been in existence nine years with an
average membership of 40 ladies and
not death among it's members since
1t was organized.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-14
GREAT FALLS NOTES.

F. w. Thayer, the wool buyer, left
on the eastbound train for his home in
Boston.
Miss Theodore Maclay and Miss Mary
Conrad have returned from their visit
in Helena.
A divorce was granted on Saturday
to the plaintiff in Adelaide Sommers VS..
Frederick Sommers.
w. r. Pigott. justice of the supreme
court, left this morning for Helena after
a weeks vacation.
Mrs. II. o. Chowen is expected to re-
turn from her trip to Minneapolis to-
morrow or Monday.
The Bank of Fergus county on Sat
urday paid its regular semi-annual
dividend of per cent.
w. G. Conrad and his family will re-
turn from their summer residence at
Whitepost, Va, in about two weeks.
An item to the effect that gold has
been found in the bottom of a well dug
at Shelby is going the rounds. Strange
ly enough, there is no excitement over
the find nor Is there any material in
crease in the number of wells dug in
that neighborhoOd.
The fire department was called out on
Saturday evening by an alarm from the
Benton. The insulation on the electric
light was defective and the current had
set fire to the woodwork. The small
blaze was speedily put out with a
stream from a garden hose before the
fire wagon reached the spot.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-14
WHITECAP OUTRAGE,
An Undesired Witness Dragged at the
Ropes End.

ropes Emu
Great Falls, Aug. 13.-A story comes
from Choteau county of a whitecap
outrage. None of the weekly papers of
that county have printed anything
about it, but it is said to be true.
Some time ago Wallace Cook and
Mosts Anderson entered into a part
nership on an irrigating ditch on what
is known as Paradise valley, several
miles below Chinook They built the
ditch, but after it was constructed
they disagreed as to the mutual use
of the water conveyed through it. The
disagreement ended in a quarrel, in
which Anderson pulled a gun on Cook
and threatened to use it on him. Then
COOK had Anderson arrested on a
charge of assault in the second degree.
This affair occurred this week, and one
George Hensen was the only outside
witness. His testimony, it was believ
ed, would be against Anderson. 1t
seems that the sentiment of the COM
munity, or of a part of the community,
was with Anderson, and accordingly
Hensen did not appear at the prelim-
mary examination before Justice Frey
of Chinook.
Later it developed on investigation
by County Attorney Pray that on the
preceding night seven men disguised
in the cowardly attire of whitecaps,
visited the Hensen home, dragged him
out, beat him severely and then tied
a rope around his waist and amused
themselves with throwing him into the
river and dragging him out again, un-
til he promised not to appear at the
trial on the following day. The crowd
threatened that if he did not keep his
promise they would certainly kill him.
Hensen not only did not show up at
the trial, but has apparently disap-
peared from the country. The county
attorney asked for a continuance of the
case, whereupon Anderson waived ex-
animation.
1t is not known what will be done
toward the discovery of the whitecaps.
but it is said that the sentiment Of
the community is so strongly with
Anderson that the towards will be al
lowed to escape. This is the first in
stance of the kind known in North
ern Montana, as the regulators appear
ed openly, without attempt at conceal
ment
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-14
Permission Granted,

Great Falls, Aug. 13.-Permission has
been granted in the district court to
F. A. Preston to make an upraise from
the upper tunnel of the concentrated
claim on which the Florence Mining
company has been working to the apex
of the vein or until he shall have To-
Gated such apex. 1t Is likely that an
upraise at least 275 feet will have to be
made and the work will occupy six
months. Preston is to pay for the work
and the ore extracted is to be held by
him subject to disposition by the court.
Preston is suing the Florence Mining
company for $4,000 damages, the value
f the ore which the company is alleged
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-14
ACTIVITY AT NElHART.
Work Is Rapidly Progressing on the Con
ceDtratOr

Great Falls. Aug. 13.-Work Is pro-
crossing rapidly on the building of the
Diamond r. concentration at Neihart
A. Depew of Fort Benton. who has the
contract for the carpenter work, has
two carloads of lumber on the ground
and tomorrow will begin upon the
work of framing, his force of men hav-
ing gone up on Friday.
The stone masons are almost through
with the foundation of the big Diamond
r. mill. Seven or eight immense walls
containing altogether between 500 and
900 pieces OF stone. have been raised
on the terraced hill side. From the
sight of these walls one can begin to
gain some conception of the size Of the
building soon to be raised
The ditch and flume bed are finished
and a part of the lumber is on the
ground for the building of the f1ume
This will begin in a few days, and Pat
Donlan of Great Falls will have charge
of the work.