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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

The New York Press thinks that
cratic nomination for the Presidency and
then turn il over to Whitney not daring
TO risk \ second defeat. Grover would
probably be fully coutented IL he could
secure the Office OF Pension Commission
er under his former Naval Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12
WHAT WE HAVE TO SELL.

UVub01 VI JUUU6 ~ O6A6.
Parlof Suits, $500
Chamber Sets, 1900
The best Plush Parlor Suit ever offered for
AS, SIX pieces, al coofs, fine crushed
plush. Asplendid Silk Plush Suit for $500.
Paflof Suits are not dVayc wanted.
Some people prefer the Old time sitting room,
50 We always keep the cosy Easy Chairs and
Rockers. The comfortable Lounge and The
Cane Seat Chairs.
In Chamber Sets, too, tastes differ. Many
prefer Painted Sets, others dislike them, 50
We keep al kinds from The painted At $l0 10
The finest al two Or three Hundred dollars.
b carpets We have Brussels and Velvets.
fapestrJs and Woods, Unions and nenps,
from IS 70 $ls0 aJafd, and plenty dViJs
to select from.
Rugs At al prices. Baby Carriages nd
RetigHators ife seaalihl goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12
By THE GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION.

II s>sasdasas with = ysnsrs'sd custom. bal
lsvs1 BY the people Of s-s Enxiand from early
Asys. DO hereby, Nth the advice ~ the Exsca-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

To-day comes the tug Of war in the
Rhode Island by-election AT Providence.
The complexion OF the Legislature, and
through it, OF the state officers all hinge
upon the results attained in them. Both
sides will make desperate Efforts to win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

Georgia people are much exercised
over the frank truths told them By
Chsuncy N Depew as to their convict
labor system. They have not been ac-
sustomed to having the facts Of their
social system exposed to the sunlight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

The election Of editor Manning OF the
Albany Argus ~ Mayor OF that city
must make David Il Hin decidedly
weary. Mr. Manning ia n son OF the
late Daniel Manning He il "a man Of
even more ability than his accomplished
father aud ia pretty certain to make his
mark In the polltieal world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12
Soco' "a, r,..

What elegant Mrch morning, g, .
having.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12
4silg Sssashst sss,l
SATURDAY. april u. 1904,

casds Of thank' and resolutions o, -,
win % ,bsrgsd 1t the rate Of ten c.n..
An advertising announcement. Of ~. ~
nsats whoss ee'ec; is the raisiu, -.
viii b charged It lie rate of sf,e.n
~. es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

A notable instance OF successful de-
tective work IL the recent capture Of
Crawford. the ASCENDING bank messen-
ger OF New York, who stole $40 900
about two wear. ago Mr.. Pinkerton
followed him 5000 miles aud captured
him Ia Honduras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

1t is to be hoped that the report that
Congressman ihelau OF Memphis, has
sent a challenge to Col. John NJ Flem-
Ing Of Knoxville, may prove unfounded'
A mar in his position could III afford to
make such foolish exhibition OF him
self.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

Tram9s are beginning 10 come forth
from winter quarters add shake the kinks
out Of their lsgs preparatory for their sum
| mer pilgrimases. There are fever Of
them in the Pine Tree State, however.
than there has been for years. Maine jail
life vas not a. congsnisi to the IN ss it hal
formerly been. The taxpayers have had q
| lighter burden - Q consequence and the
Inhabitants Of our country districts will
en- 10y . greater security than ever before
from the depredstions Of these worthless
yagnbonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

A Auburn grocery firm disposed Of 1000
pounds Of chesse in . sssis month this
sprns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

People vbo venture upon the ice ss this
s<asoe Of the yess take vesy foolish risks
The snmber Of drowning accidents from
this csuse. has already been quite issss the
present. spring Mr.. Herbert Norris vho
attempted 10 eross the AndroseogEin Lake
% Easier Sunday had . very close call.
His team vent through the ice and il VS.
oriy by the greatest sEsruons that he sue
essaSd in getting out. A valuable horss
yas Drowned Let the ice roads 90. The
niIis may Be harder 10 climb out they are
lndai,eiy safes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-04-12

Summer cottages are nov being bought
and sold 81 various points along the Maine
coas.. Wonder II this 10 precursor To
q coming summer land BOOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
A Boot Broken at Roanoke and a
Man Killed.
DETAILS OF SITTING BULLS DEATH.
Senator Germans Country Resi-
denCe Burned.
VANCOUVER ISLAND FLOODED
BROKEN BY THE SNOW.
The Roof of the Roanoke Machine Works
Falls In and Kill Workman.


ROANOKE, VA, Dec. 1.-THE roof of the
Roanoke machine works fell in under heavy
weight of snow ut O'Clock this morning One
man of the night force WAS killed and eight
seriously injured. The damage to the building
and machinery Is estimated ut 100000; unir-
sured. Work will be resumed at early day.
The heaviest snow storm for years came yes
tertay and last night. Two feet of snow is on
the ground and the storm still continues.
HEAVY FALL IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
PTrTsBURG. Pa, Dee. I've are having the
heaviest snow fall i'll several years. Wires are
down all over the two cities Three horses
were killed and several men badly injured this
morning by contact with electric wires. The situ-
alton is so desperate that the department of pub
lie safety has ordered all electric street car
lines to stop running for the present. Trains
from the west on time, but those from the
east are already delayed three and half hours
and the time of their arrival Is indefinite
There has been "a tremendous snow fall in the
Allegheny mountains at Bedford. IL ia one
and "A half feet deep on a level. Railroad wires
are down ami there Is much anxiety for fear of
accidents. The Pittsburg and Western is showed
up completely. The Western Union Telegraph
Company has not single wire out of Pitts
burg.
IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-The storm TODAY has
seriously interfered with river and harbor
business. Several canal and smaller boats have
been sunk at piers in both the North
AMI East rivers. and the high
tide and the gale have combined
to make it difficul: for the many ferry boats to
run into their slips safely. The Liberty Island
boat is not running to-day. Many of the out
going passenger steamers which we're to have
sailed today are At anchor iii the lower harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
The House judiciary Committee Considering
Old Claims for Labor and Material.

The House judiciary Committee Considering
Old Claims for Labor and Material.
The Judiciary subcommittee of the House
District committee. consisting Of Messrs.
Grout, Hemphin and Burton, gave hearing
this morning on the bill referring to the Court
of Claims the claims Of James w.
Walsh and others. The bill provides
that the claims Of James w. Walsh,
and Andrew Gleeson, Peter p. Little, admins
traitor of the estate of Michael Sinner, deceased;
Andrew Gieeson, Owen o Hare, Frank H. Fin
Icy, VIM. Dickson, assignee Of Frank H. Finley;
VIM. Schooler. Patrick Boeman, John
]. Shipman and Andrew A. Lipscomb,
administrators OF the estate of Geo. w. q.
Eslin, for work done and materials furnished in
the improvements OF the streets in Washing
ton, be referred to the Court of Claims.
Mr. v. b. Edwards and Gen. e. p Hunton
appeared for the claimants and explained to
the committee the reasons for the needed legis-
lation.
THE NEW MARRIAGE Law.
Mr.. John Moore has written the District COM
mittee complaining that in the new marriage
law introduced by Mr.. Grout
there is no proyision for marriages
rs recognized by the society. OF
Friends and asking that action be delayed until
an amendment could be suggested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17


STANDING Rock Agency (via courier to Bis
marckl. Dec. 1.-THE following are the actual
details os the fight in which Sitting Bull
was killed: The police under Bull Head a
lieutenant of police. and Shave Head first
sergeant. went into camp near Sitting Buli i
village the night of the 18th and
the next morning went into Bulls camp
and made the arrest. Sitting Bull
expressed his Willingness to go with
them. but wanted TO make some preparations
for the ride and ordered his horse to be gotten
ready. While Bull Head and Shave Head were
Ia the shack where tine old chief was getting
ready two bucks enveloped III blankets. en-
tered the shack and. throwing off their blank
cts. opened fire OF the police. Sitting Bull s
wife had gone out and set up a howl, which
seems to have been the signal for the assault.
In the fight which followed He'd Tomahawk
killed Sitting Bull Ten or more of Sitting
Bulls followers were killed. Seven police were
killed and Bull Head and Shave
Head were desperately wounded. The
police were now surrounded. but ut
this junctUrc Capt FeChet with his Gatling
gun and Hotchkiss reached the scene and at
tackled the Indians. who after an hour and a
half of hot diminishing took 10 flight and dis
appeared into the timber. The camp with the
dead and Won ,ded was TAKEN ut once. Occa-
sioral shots were exchanged between the
troops and ambushed hostiies during the day.
TIE SOLDIERS ACTED WITH COURAGE.
Inc oncerS anu lneH under the gallant
Fechet. who IL man of experience and I'M
questioned bravery. acted with courage and
good Judgment. The hOstiies have gone mp the
Grand river and will undoubtedly make their
way TO the camps AZ Pine Ridge.
IL is considered thai the trouble is now ended
so far Standing Rock Agency is concerned
and that there is no cause for fear that settlers
will be disturbed in this section. The CASUAL
ties were as follows: Police killed-Iittle Eagle
Afraid-of-Soldiers. Hawk Man, Broken Arm
Bull Head was mortally wounded. Shave Head
badly wounded. Alex Middle wounded in the
leg. Hostiles killed-Sitting Bull, Crow Foot
Sitting Bulls son. Brave Thunder and his son.
Catch-the-Bear. Black Bear. Little Asiniboine
Spotted Horn Bull. No casualties among Capt
Fechet's men,
Col. w. F. Drum, accompanied by Capt. ID. j.
Craigie. with two companies of infantry, has
gone to reinforce Capt. Fechet.
INVASION OF THE BAD LANDS DEFERRED.
OMAHA, Dee. IA Bee special from Pine
Ridge agency, SD. saws the Indians are nom
communicative on the subject of the death of
Sitting Bull They show no excitement, but
they are closely watched and no one permitted
to talk to them on the subject A council Of
leading chiefs among the ffiendliest. including
Red Cloud, is being held "a to the best action
10 take in regard to the Indians still in the Bad
Lands. Gen. Brooke has received orders from
Gen. Miles To- defer the march to the Bad Lands
for the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
SENATOR GORMAN's HOME BURNED.
His Wife and Daughter Have a Narrow Is
cape From Death.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 1.-THE elegant house of
Senator Arthur P. German in Howard county,
on the line Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
about two miles from Laurel, was completely
destroyed by IRE at an early hour this
morning. Mrs. German and one Of the
daughters. Miss Daisy. with several servants,
were in the house. and barely had time to es-
cape with their lives. dressed only in their
night dresses. The house has been unOccu-
pied since last October, the family hav-
ing been in Washington Yesterday, however,
Mrs. German and servants returned to make
some improvements. The flames were discov-
cred at 2 clock by n colorcd servant. lie
rushed through the house awakening the in
mates. They were met at the doors by the
most severe storm that has visited this
section for years Mrs and Miss German
walked through it to a house half "A mile away.
They are In prostrated condition Nothing
was saved from the house, which was burned 10
the ground in an hour. The loss will exceed
100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
NEWS OF THE BATTLE.
The Report Of the Fight With Indians Dis
credited In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE report Of a conflict
between Indians and regulars near Days
ranch, in South Dakota, in which fifty soldiers
are claimed to have been killed. ia discredited
at army headquarters Asst. Adjt. Gen.
Carbin, who is in charge during
the absence Of Gen. Miles. said
at 1890 this morning. Have not received word
tending to confirm the report. 1t sounds like
ranch story. and should be taken with great
deal of allowance. 1t NAV be true. but / do
not think that it il. IL there had been any
such battle il seems to- me that i would
have received adviees long before this, If not
IN advance of the sources. who are said to have
brought the news into Rapid City. Beyond
this have had no dispatches from any source
whatever since YESTERDAY noon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17

The bone protruded through the skin at the
left shoulder blade. 81.
He said after examining the injury and then
examining the organs for any other cause of
death. and finding none he gave his certificate
that death was due to the gunshot wound. That
was his present opinion.
DIR. Schaeffer produced section Of Adler's
spine, to which the bullet was still attached,
and was examined at considerable length as to
various details of the injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
GREAT DAMAGE By FLOOD.
a Large Portion of Vancouver Island Under
Water.

q VICTORIA. p. c.. Dec. 1.-The Cowichan dis
trict Of Vancouver Island is being devastated
by disastrous food There was phenome-
nslly heavy rain for some days, accompanied
by snow. which rapidly melted, and on top of all
was q cloudburst The whole country is under
water. The Esquimault and Nanaimo
railway for two miles is covered
by two feet of water. Houses, barns.
bridges and everything movable in the
track of the flood have been washed away. Up
TO the present no lives are reported lost.
Damage is fully 100000. The waters are
receding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
DEPUTYsCORoNER sCHAEFrER.

DIR. Edward NJ. Schaef-
fer, the deputy coroner
who made the autopsy,
was next called to the
stand and examined by
the district attorney.
He said he was e physi-
clan. but devoted him.
self to analytical work
\ microscopy rather than
to general practice. He
described the autopsy
Lmade in Adler's case.
NIhe body, he said, was
more emaciated than he
had ever seen a corpse,
and the back was COW
cred with bed sores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
Auction sale OF Real Es,a,e,

Duncan-on Bros, auctioneers. have sold n
public sale the two-story brick store and dwell
ing No. 1924 7th street. lot being Is.ssx6 feet
to an alley. 20 Julius Pach for sI2.I50. Also
the adjoining property OF same chsrso-
ter. No. l226. 10 Andrew Kelly for sI2.soo
Also the adjoining property of same
character. No. l22s. 20 Andrew Kelly for
slS.90o; also q lot on 2lst street between and
. streets, 20 by 100 feet, 90 Frank 4. d Brien
for slSs per square foot; also tho new three
story and basement brick dwelling 2l5 c street
for &C 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
ALLEGED BANK wRECKERs.
0eorxs y. Work and His Friends Committed
To Prison.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec l7.-George L. Work,
Louis L Ffeiffer and James s. DUNCAN wer
given hearing this morning at the Central
police station on the charge of wrecking the
Bank OF America and the American Life In
suranee Company and at its conclusion were
neid IN 1000 bail each to answer at court.
Being unable to obtain this amount of Lail
they were remanded TO prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
Death nj q Trained Nurse.

Death nj Trained Nurre.
Miss Jennie L. Giles died at the Nurses'
Home, l226 street northwest, Yesterday az
typhoid fever. which she contracted from at
tendance ON patient who had recovered. She
was graduate Of Mary Fletcher Hospital
Training School for Nurses OF Burlington, VI.
and came 10 this city in September. lsss She
was n member Of the Nurses DIRECTORY of
Washington and stood high in her profession.
She had but lately returned from a visit a. her
widowed mother at Schuyler Falls. NY She
was thirty-four years of age. Her death is the
first that has occurred at the Nurses Home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
THE EYRAUD MURDER TRIAL.
Contradictory Assertions Made BY the Two
Prisoners.

Prisoners.
PARIS. Dec. 1.-THE trial of Michael Eyraud
and his former mistress, Nile. Bompard. for the
murder of Notary Gouffe was continued in
the assize court today. Eyraud persisted
in his statement that Mile. Bompard conceived
the details of the plan and that she passed the
moose around the victims neck while the latter
was nndling her at her home. Mile. Bonn
pard denies all of Eyraud's statements, and
claims that the part she took in the crime was
due to the influence exerted over her by
Eyraud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17

istent herewith are hereby repealed, as also all
aws allowing any deduction Of taxes assessed
against any person because Of payment thereof
within q period of thirty days after receiving
notice that the collector Of taxes is ready to re-
ceive the taxes assessed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17

At the Raum Investigation today the Wit
nesses were Robt. H. Coker Jno NJ. weltx,
3: G. Wright, N. A. Watson and Peter Blazer.
The first named gave evidence as to converse
tions with NcGilly and the others said they had
been dismissed by Gen. Black, had been in
Lemons ONCE for short periods and then had
been restored to the pension ofses By Com
missioner Tanner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
P.rn~ii'. Retiremen, Demanded.

DUBLIN. Dec. 1.-THE branch of the Ma
tioual League at Castle weilan, County Down,
has adopted resolution demanding that Mr.
ParneL retire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
TO MURDER THE CAR.
4 Conspiracy Composed OF Russian Noble
men Discovered.

Paris, Dec. 1.-The Figaro today publishes
Russian advices stating that another plot to
murder the car has been discovered. The con-
spiraiors are members of n nOblemcn's club.
several Poles have been arrested for completely
N the plot and the club house has been closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Postmaster General Wanamaker Gives q
Practical Talk to the Pupils.

Practical Talk to the Pupils.
By the invitation of the school board Post
master General Wanamaker addressed the stu
dents Of the High School this afternoon. There
we're number Of other prominent men
present on the platform. including Hon. Mr..
Hemphill Of the House District committee,
Superintendent of Schools Powell. Bishop
Hurst, MIR. b. II. Warner, Rev. DIR. Baldwin.
Mr. Fiske Of Brooklyn. Mr.. Deb. r. Keim and
DR.. Lane. principal of the High School
Mr. Powell. in pleasant little speech Of well
come. introduced Mr.. Wanamaker to the young
men and women Of the school, who filled the
great exhibition. Mr.. Wanamaker said that he
bad no formal speech ready, but that he was
always willing TO speak to boys This brought
q vigorous protest from the feminine half OF
the audience.
GEN. wANAMAKERs TALK.
He said: II have always taken the greatest
interest in high schools, for behind every en-
CINE. every machine. every business and insti-
tuition there is Il man, and the better the man
the better viii be his work. In this country we
build not forts but schools not powder maya
zines but POST Offices.
The whole drift Of things is toward educa-
ton and enlightenment and all the work you
do here, even on rainy days like this, is in the
Ht-' VI INC iuluic prosperity VI tuis Sfc4t
nation.
Get the very most you can out of every book.
every lesson and every opportunity you have
aud Use your eyes and Your ears in all the prac-
teal affairs of every day life. What you want
to do is TO make the best Of your lives.
WHAT YOU DO, DO WITH YOUR MIGHT.
Find what you can do best of all and do that
one thing. The men who are always looking
for job are the men who have tried their la nds
Mt little bit of everything. The market is full
of pretty goods. BE the best at whatever YOU
do. You MAJ not sing song that will bring
You 81 600 but you may sing a song that will
sweeten anothers life OF do work the
memory of which will remaiA long
after You have passed from sight.
get the right plan for your life and great will
be the structure if you build upon :. foundation
of truth, integrity and honesty of purpose"
OTHER ADDRESSES.
This address was received with tremendous
applause. 1t was one in o series of practical
talks that are to be delivered before the high
schools OF the city by various prominent men
MIR. Wanamaker was followed by Mr.. Hemp
hill, representatives of the school trustees and
others of the gentlemen who were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17

DIED AT ST. PAuL-Col. and Assistant Sur
geon General Glover Perrin, U. q. A., died in
st. Paul, Mimi, Monday. He served forty
years and was retired in 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17

Euroclydon,
The east wind!
And rose early this morning,
And continued TO keep mp most
All day! ....
l came
In gobs
And wads
And slugs,
And what wanted took with mel
Where did come from?
The door opened and blew in!
Didn't 1 thought
Well should
Cyclone TO blizzard!
There are no whiskers ON mel
Nor flies!
I am the great and only
Elemental Boomer,
And always blow about .-
Ny business.
That's what am here fori
am also the
National Wind,
The Red, White and Blewi
And II you don't think %
Jump into me once!
In the meantime,
Whizz!
Slappety bangi
BIZ.
Whoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-
Snap!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
Assignment of Ward q Robinson.

An assignment for the benefit Of creditors
by W. A. Ward and W. IL. Robinson firm Of
Ward & Robinson. contractors and builders at
2lI 18th street ~ }. was recorded today. The
assignment is to +. l.. Harvey and preferences
are made of c. W. simpson, S6,173; Joseph
Thomas 4 Sons. S40220: NJ. F. Hobson. $50;
George Freeman, s140; w. II. Dyer, 200; W.
L. Galliher 4 Bro, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
Run MAD.

Run Mad.
Some Of competitors get mad and say usiy shins
about me because ! sell Rubbers for Lie. Iadssx'
Welt Shoes for 81. when they -; e., 20 Shoe
as they get sr,; Edwin Clapp's Mems % Shoe fa ~
Now. am just trying 10 run my business suit
purchasers and dealers. don't caro- how mad ron
get or what you say, my customers tell helrs
me every time.
Come early and get the bargains at
WILLIS SHOE STORE,
9lS 9TH 1t. NV
a4-&65 Domestic Sewing Machine TO be given sway
ct Willis Shoe Store. dfs-ln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock M

New NOrk STOCK market.
The following the openinc and closing prices OF
the New York stock Markets reported by special
wire to Corson and Mccartney. ii 10 street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.

What grand. gloomy and peculiar United
States Senator Sitting Bull would have been.