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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11
The Visit Of the Boer Emissaries.

1t is difficult to see just what great
things are expected Of the visit OF the
Boer emissaries to this country, ana
yet the send off given them in Holland
and the preparations of the Boer sym
pathizers in New York to receive
them, indicate that high hopes are
built upon this visit. Some time ago
President Mckinley offered his friend
lv services as mediator and they were
courteously declined by England, as II
was well known they would be. There
ie nothing more that can be done I'M
less both parties to the quarrel ask for
arbitration. This is the attitude of the
administration and it is the only
sound and just position. The Senate
has voted down with emphasis a pro-
Boer resolution, and the frantic efforts
of those who sympathize with the
Beers or those who hate England I'M
der all circumstances. which is the
same thing, have not shaken the gov
eminent at Washington from it's posi-
ton of strict neutrality.
Still the pro-Boer class keeps up the
historical clamor and evidently expects
the visit of the South African ennis
saries will bring about Intervention.
Do they realize that there can be no
effective intervention unless it is an
armed one? How many sane Ameri-
cans agree with Webster Davis that
it is our duty to raise an army of
100, 900 men and send this army, backed
up by our whole navy to protect it en-
route, to South Africa to aid the
most vOciferous clamor for intereven-
ton in South Africa comes from those
who oppose a standing army sufficient
for our own needs at home and who
urge the withdrawal of our army from
the Philippines. They oppose Ameri-
can expansion in the Pacific and in the
West Indies, but urge American ex-
pansion in South Africa, for that is
what armed intervention would Of
necessity mean. The pro-Boer cry
that is raised by the England hating
class in this country, is discreditable
ard unpatriotic outbreak al the best,
but it reaches the height of the ridicu
lous when it calls for the intervention
Of an American army and navy to save
Paul Kruger and his throne. We have
problems enough IF our own to meet
without going to South Africa for one
of greater magnitude than all the
others combined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11
ARepublican County Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Augusta,
Wednesday, June 9Th, 1900,

For the purpose of nominating three
candidates for senators, one candidate for
sheriff, one candidate for clerk of courts.
one candidate for judge Of probate, one
candidate for register of probate, one
candidate for county attorney, one can
didate for county treasurer. one candi-
date Tor cOunty Jl.--.-.. aIol4cr, an 10 De
voted for at the September elections; and
transacting any business that may prop
erly come before 1t.
The basis of representation will be as
follows: Each city and town and planta-
ton will be entitled to one delegate. and
for each 70 votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1896, an addi-
tional delegate. and for fraction of 10
votes in excess of % votes, further adj
ditional delegate-as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

wet feet and neglected cold. Then
comes the hacking, lingering cough, and
the doctor looks serious and talks of pine
woods or mountain air.
That is the time when DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery proves its
value. 1t has cured hundreds of cases of
uweak lungs" obstinate, lingering cough,
bronchitis, splitting of blood, and other
forms of disease, which if neglected or
unskillfully treated lead to consumption.
uAbout eight years ago had a dreadful cough
and hoarseness, !" writes Mrs. Ida +. Edwards of
Sterling, Sanpete Co, Utah. II tried several
kinds Of medicine but without any effect; at
last tried Dr. Piercc's Golden Medical Discov-
erv. of which have taken four bottles, and my
cough is entirely cured
Sick people are invited to consult DR..
Pierce, by letter, free. All correspond
ence private. Address DR.. r. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Yesterday. there was celebrated all
over the Christian world the 50th ami
versary of the organization Of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
This great body has had a marvellous
growth and its history is an inspira-
ton. Its semi-centennial was 'cele-
brated by millions Of members all
over Christiandom who pledged them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

No. it is not Edward Atkinson who
is going to the Philippines as superin-
tendent Of public instruction. 1t is F.
W. Atkinson of Springfield, Mass, and
ne Is different sort of American than
Edward the Tagal. The Springfield
man redeems the family name. The
instruction which the Boston Atkinson
mas given the Philippines has not beer
Oh kind to help the islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

1t is well to understand the monetary
vocabularies of several languages to
transact business in some parts of
Maine, especially in Aroostook- The
first man who comes into store. per
haps, wants the trader to give him the
prices of goods in francs. The next
customer yet does his reckoning in
shllings and ninepences, notwith-
standing the fact that Congress fixed
upon dollars and cents as the standard
of value. more than 100 years ago, and
not over 800 new Frenchmen have
come over to Canada since Quebec
was captured by Wolfe's troops in 1853
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Vacancies in any delegation can only be
filed by such delegation.
Delegates in order to participate in the
convention, must he elected subsequent
to the date Of the call for this convention.
The County Committee will be in SEES
sion in the anteroom Of the hall at lC
O'Clock on the morning of the convention,
for the purpose Of believing the crcden-
tials of the delegates.
Per order of the Republican County
Committee.
WILLARD NJ. DUNN. Chairman.
l.. c. STEVENS, Secretary.
May 3. 1900.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

An eastern Maine stOrekeeper, who
calls man named Hall, who died over
in Milford more than a year ago. who
was Yankee born and Yankee bred.
but who not only talked English
money, but actually thought English
money. and east his interest in pounds.
shillings and pence. He was terribly
down on what he called the York
shilling" too, which made it more
puzzling. As many will remember when
the states fixed the exchange value OF
an English shilling New York counted
eight shillings to a dollar while all
the New England states made six shil-
lings equal to dollar. Right away
after this the trouble began and CON
tinued red hot for many years. All
over New England shilling
was worth IS % cents. while
its value in New York was only 12l@
cents or a ninepence in New England
money. Years ago when this old man
Hall was skipper of a lumber schooner
he had taken cargo to New York and
sold it for SO many shillings a thou
sand feet. meaning of course New
England shillings. Wen. when he was
paid off they gave him York shillings;
causing a loss of % per cent. on the
cargo which ate up the profits and left
the captain badly in debt. He never
got over it. Whenever anybody said
York shilling to him he flew in a rage
and fairly frothed at the mouth. He
had shock during one of these fits
and died the next day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

President Hyde of Bowdoin college,
has printed in pamphlet form very
inspiring address, called THE Art OF
Optimism as Taught by Robert
Browning" an address so very cheery,
sanguine and virile in ring as TO make
even the most hag-ridden victim OF
constitutional depression feel Tor a 1ull
half hour after reading it that he
needs only to will to be as polly as
Mark Tapley or as radiantly eXpectaht
as Col. Sellers, and he may soon nope
to clap either of these worthless on the
back and cry to him, Hail fellow, well
nett" 1t is all a matter OF stout
swimming. Life is like the ocean. IL
browns one man because he yields to
it passively and blindly. 1t buoys
up the other because he strikes 1t
skilfully and buffets it with lusty
sinews. There is enough that is bad
in every life to make one miserable
who is so inclined" SO insists Presi-
dent Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

y prominent difference between the
Spanish and American administration
Of Cuban postal affairs is that under
the latter the thieves are fewer and
they are caught and punished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

river three or four. days, ana TOW lne
logs to the Kcnnebec river at a proh''
while no one at Damariscotta seems
to think that they might be prontap'y
sawed right there. Half a miiiion
feet of lumber have been cut arouhu
there this season, and our kennebec
lumbermen are promoting business
over here in rafting it to the Kennebec
saw mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

II had a running, itching sore on my
leg Suffer ed torturcs. Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching in
stantly, and quickly effected permanent
cure" c. w. Lenhart. Bowling Green. o.
mon wed. fri&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

1t seems to be more trouble to select
the judges for the Hall Of Fame than
SnrihnI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

The Populists, though they didn't
mean it just that way, have left moth
ing undone that will ensure the re-
election of President Mckinley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Dewey's visit to the South empha
sizes the change of feeling toward
Vermont Yankees which that section
has undergone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

In the meantime the Sultan hasn't
paid up and the other nations are
wondering what we are going to do
about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

But in general there seems to be a
lull in the Old Home week movement
Portland seems to be the only city that
is putting any real hustle and spirit
into the cause. Its city government
and board of trade are setting other
cities a good example. The rest Of US
cannot afford to delay too long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

The joint debate between Professor
Jeffries and Corbett is the cOuntry's
most interesting and important event,
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Some towns are sensibly planning to
brations and put the money and energy
and enthusiasm into Augustus Old
Home week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

They tsgin to soothe and absorb the
pain and soreness the moment you apply
one. Hop Plasters. The cure Is perma-
nent and pleasing. Your medicine dealer
will supply you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

The worst thing about the ice trust
is that it gives New York yellow jour
nalism a grand chance to advertise it
self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

\ Lewiston mother writes letter to
the sun urging the city marshal to let
the boys play baseball Sundays if they
want to. Evidently she isn't a mother
of the good old New England type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Good for the ladies of the Pine street
church. Bangor. No bonnets We're
worn during Sundays service, and the
custom thus inaugurated is to be con-
tinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

selves to advance more zealously in
ests of this mighty organization. 1t
is one of the greatest forces for good
that ever existed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Sometimes the college boy gets into
horses in the classroom, but two
Bates students who We're before the
police court for bicycle riding on the
sidewalk are convinced that horsehesh
is safer than the wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Wo DOtSee whatever Will b taken Of
unsigned communicai IONS.
me Journal cannot he held FespOn-
sible for the preservation or return of
rejected communications.
Address ali CONN unicatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Extensive repairs have been made on
the BoW1oin golf links and an expert
goltist has been engaged to give the
town ana college enthusiasts some
points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

The Damarscotta Herald wonders
why it is that Bath people can charter
a tug, hang around the Damariscotta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

Rockland is well pleased at the
promise of night Pullman train this
summer, Il luxury which was sorely
missed, last season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

HalloWell proposes to have a noun
tain Of fun, tonight, at that mock trial
when its popular mayor is defendant in
4 breach Of promise case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

At this rate it will take the June sun
to melt the last of the snow in the
up-river woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

The colarless CANNES are wearing
q worried look, these days, for life is a
very uncertain thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

They are digging over the old diaries
and newspaper files for records of
other cold Mays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11

rest rer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-11
Madaae Gossip

Ana after April. when May follows.
And the whte-throat builds ana all the
swallows,
Hank! where my blossomcd pear tree in
the ledge
Leans to the field and scatters on the
clover
blossoms ana dewdropS-at the bent
sprays edge
That's the wise thrush, he sings each
song twice over
Lest you should think he never could re-
capture
The first fine careless rapture,
-RrnIu ming
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-05-17
CUBAN POSTAL FRAUDS.
Arrest Of Charles F. W. Nicely,
Charged With ENLIGHTENMENT.
ANALLEGED SHORTAGE OF $4,000

The Cabinet Decides That This Country
is Responsible For Any Deficit in the
Cuban Postal DepartInent-The Ac-
cused is to Go to Havana For Trial
He Says the Charge is a Mistake.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-The case
OF Charles F. W. Nicely, formerly treasurer
of the Cuban Postofflce Department, ar
rested charged with defalcations amount
ing to $50 900, has been considered by the
Cabinet. 1t seemed to be the opinion Of
all the members present that rs Nicely was
appointed by the United States and that
in administering the affairs of the island
this Government is acting, in a sense,
as q trustee, it is therefore responsible for
the shortage and can proceed against Nee
ly's bondsmen for the amount involved. 1t
was practically settled, too, TINT Nicely will
be taken back to Hayana for trial before
civil tribunal.
The Postof1lce Department has a report
from Agents Seybolt and Neal as to the
amount OF revenues in the possession OF
Nicely on April %. At that time, accord
ing to these reports, he apparently &C.
counted for all sums due the Government,
and 1t is said by Postofice officials that
If Nicely .embezzled postal funds he either
jugged the figures and made false entries
in his books or took the money Immediately
after the balance was struck. According
to the figures at command here, however,
there is an apparent discrepancy Of ISL, 765
between the amount Of postal money order
funds, as given by Nicely, and the amount
due the Postoffice Department. The re-
port states that he had on April 90 514,-
997, while the books of the PostoiIice De-
partment here indicate that he should have
had S206 G72.
Director OF Posts Rathbone on April 10
directed that a statement be prepared of
the money order and postal accounts of
the Bureau OF Finance up to April l6. On
April % he directed that further examin-
alton be made and, rs announced, the re-
sultiDg report indicated that Neely's ac-
counts were correct and were so certified
by the agents, who, in closing their state
ment, say:
1.-The manner in which these accounts,
stamps, supplies and funds ara handled
rejects credit upon the Chief of the Bureau
OF Finance, Charles T. W. Nicely, and his
assistants"
Messages received by PostmasterG
Smith indicated that definite information
was still long way off and that nothing
specific would be known until the report of
the agents from the Auditors Office, who
left the city a few days ago. These two
men are subordnates to the Auditor for
the Postofflce Department and are sent at
the solicitation OF the Postmaster G eneral.
On their report the Department will base
its first estimate OF the defalcation, If any
il TO pyist
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-05-17

Martin Arrow and his wife, Sophia, an
aged couple Of Brooklyn, after settling all
their earthly affairs, sat facing each other
and inhaled Illuminating gas until both
were dead.
Mayor James G. Woodward, Of Atlanta,
Ga, who was asked to resign by the City
Council, has decided to hold on to his Of
fee.
DR.. Edwin NJ. Heath, noted veterinary
surgeon OF Connecticut, died of tubercu-
losis and distemper. diseases which he is
thought to have contracted from animals
he treated.
George Wright was put IN jail at Chilli
cothe, Ohio, on the charge OF having COM
mitted triple murder at Provo City, Utah,
four years ago. The victims were three
children named Elias.
dinner was given for Governor Brady,
OF Alaska, at the Waldorf-Astoria, in New
York City, when marble burst of William
Il. SeYard was presented to the people Of
"Tallow Dick" Coombs, Henry Youtsey,
John Davis, Caleb Powers and Harlan
WHITAKER. accused Of completely in the
murder OF Goebel, were transferred from
the Franklin County Jail to Georgetown,
Scott County, Ky. ~
The entire village OF Ellis Junction,
Marinette County, Wis, has been pur-
chased by the Polska Industrial Colony,
and cooperative community will be es-
tablished.
for the Schfeld Nine Sufferers, and S25, 900
has been raised.
Marshall Jones, colored, i'm plcated in
the murder of Allen Crosby, was lynched
and riddled with bullets at Douglas, Ga.
Porch climbers stole Jewels worth SIS, 900
from the home OF NJ. N. Munster, at
Chicago.
A regular traffic in Chinese immigrants
Is declared to exist in San Francisco the
market price now being $3.50.
Congressman Champ Clark was renomi-
mated for Congress in the Eleventh Dis
trict of Missouri. He is now serving his
third term in Congress.
A 1000 pound bale of burlap fell on Jacob
Kerns and Henry Hill, in the hold of the
steamer Mohawk, at Buffalo, n. Y, killing
them instantly.
Admiral Dewey was greeted on his arrival
in St. Louis, Mo-, by an immense throng.
Great enthusiasm was shown all along the
route from Chicago.
Under the auspices ofthe Illinois Medical
Association, about 800 doctors and their
families from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri
WIZ Nlelt tue atlS La position III pOuy.
Henry VI. Flagler. Standard OIL mag
nate In New York City, asked to be relieved
OF the care of the person and estate OF his
wife, who is insane.
Sheriff W. H. Hood was killed by light
ming while riding through his cotton field
near the town OF Chester, S. C.
Fire swept the village of Grantsburg,
Ill. Every business house In the town was
destroyed except the postofice and one
saloon.
Two antique Chinese vases, valued at
$4,000, were seized at the French line
pier in New York City fer alleged evasion
Of the customs laws.
Twenty-Five thousand men employed by
the STANDARD Oil Company all over the
country have had their wages raised ten
per cent. This means an additional outlay
Of 81 900 900 year.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-05-17
THE NEWS EPITOMlZED
Washington Items.

The Committee on Library OF the Senate
has commissioned Frank Edwin Elwell, OF
New York City, TO make bust Of the late
Vice-President Hobart for the Senate
Chamber.
A bill giving the widow OF she late Major
General Henry w. Lawton pension Of $50
per month was favoraDly reported to the
Senate.
A resolution calling on the Secretary of
the Treasury for information in regard to
the manufacture of oleomargarine was
adopted.
Two treaties were signed Mt the State
Department, one extending the time for
ratification OF the Hay -Pauncefote Treaty,
and the other extending the time for de-
limitation Of the Mexican boundary.
The system OF registering letters by mail
carriers has been extended to 1853 postof-
fees.
Senior Eduardo Wilde, the newly ap.
pointed Argentine Minister, presented his
credentials to the President at the White
House. The usual felicitous speeches were
exchanged.
Secretary Gage favors the establishment
OF a national standard bureau forthe fixing
OF standard for coinage, weights and
measures.
Pensions for Mrs. Henry, Mrs. GridleY.
and General Longstreet were voted by the
Senate.
The Senate passed the Army Appropria-
ton bill without division.
The Free Homes" bill. passed by the
House will take millions out OF the Treas
ury in repayment Of money paid the Gov
eminent for homestead lands.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1900-05-17
TROUBLE FEARED IN MANILA
Rumors of an Outbreak Seriously
Discussed by Native Papers.
SEVERAL TOWNS OCCUPIED BY AMERICANS
bako.-Filipinos Said to Have Re-
ceived Three Shiploads of
Arms From Germany.

A Manila dispatch says: The lat
est rumor of an outbreak in Manila
among the natives, which was in cir
culation last week, was seriously dis
cussed by some of the local papers
and attracted more general attention
than has usually been the case with
this sort of thing. AS matter Of
fact, many Filipinos did leave their
American employers with the appar-
ent intention of joining such move
ment. Their action taken in con-
nection with the arrest of several
natives for carrying concealed weap-
ons and the dispersion of several sus-
picious gatherings gave color to the
reports.
The officials have been active in
the matter, but are not inclined to
think an uprising will be attempted.
They believe the Filipinos, lacking in
the necessary courage, especially in
view of the fact that the natives fear
to attempt the demonstration at the
time of General Lawton's funeral,
although they had made careful prep
arations, and many insurgents had
come to Manila for this express pur-
pose,
A paper found among the captured
effects of General PANTHEON Garcia
asserts that the United States con-
gress has done nothing for the Fill
ipinos, and that therefore all Fill
ipinos who are working for Americans
must leave their employers immedi-
ately or suffer the penalty OF treason.
One report is that the Filipino
iunta is endeavoring to incite an out
break in order to show the civil COM
mission that the Instruction is still
alive.