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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

and those in the duplicates. Mr.. Cot
ter objected to Il question of the district
attorney. Judge Webb said he supposed
tn" queries of the government indicated
that Bram's duplicates were in the
nature of manufactured testimony"
Mr.. Cotter was on his feet in an in
slant. He objected TO the suggestion
that anything TO which Bran had testi-
fled in regard to the matter had been
manufactured
'All that | have said on the subject
may be stricken out as improper said
Judge Webb. and the jury will not pay
any attention to it.
We supposed your houor would have 1t
stricken out said Mr.. Cotter as he re-
sumed his seat.
When one contrasts Bram's demeanor
and self-control upon the witness stand
with the part which he has been accused
of playing on board the Herbert Fuller.
after the discovery of the murders. one
is forced to wonder If he is the same
man.
Saturday. in reply to Mr.. Hoar he
stated in a sort of aside. that perhaps
he had not been as brave as some others
would have been on the night of the muir
ders. when Monks appraised him of what
had happened. or as perhaps he ought to
have been, but it was difficult to imagine
Bran losing his head under any conceiv-
able circumstances judging by his de-
meanor on the stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
MINES ON FIRE.
Another Great Disaster in
Spring Hill Coal Mines.
East Slope a Total Loss and Fire Has
Reached the West Slope.
Flames Shoot 100 Feet In the Air-1he
miners All Saved.

Halifax, Dec. 27-Another great d.
aster has overtaken the Spring Hill coal
mines. Just five years ago the mines
were wrecked by a great explosion and
10 lives were lost. 1t took the best part
of a year to get the colliery in working
order again. II vas splendidly equipped,
gave employment to 1000 men in the pits
and had an output Of $4,000 tons year.
From meager dispatches received 1t APP
pears that fire has complete possession Of
the underground working of two or three
slopes.
About O'Clock Thursday evening the
coal mines at Spring Hill were discovered
to be on fire. The fire originated In the
pipe-way of the east slope in the 800 foot
level. 1t soon gained its way into the
1900 foot level which it converted into
raging furnace. Rovery Cowans, the
president. being in Montreal, Govern
ment Inspector Gilpin was wired for and
was soon on hand.
Fire was issuing from every opening
of the mine Two cupolas We're burned
down and the bankhead had to be torn
away The miners worked hard to save
their source Of livelihood. but all efforts
in that direction were frutless. They
tried to prevent the air going into the
mine by stopping up every airway. Mr..
Gilpin had to call the men away from
this work. as il was mourning great risk
to their lives should an explosion occur,
which might be expected at any moment.
The flames shot about 100 feet into the
air the reflection being visable at Am
herst.
The extent Of the fire Is not known. but
the most disastrous consequences are
feared. The loss of the east slope is be-
lieved to be complete; the machinery
will be ruined. At p. m. Friday the
west slope was reached all right. but the
men will have hard work To save II.
The fire caught from an overheated
steampipe commented with the driving
machinery. The men worked up to the
time the fire caught and all got out
safely. The mine has three slopes north,
east and west.
The loss will be enormous. and the fire
will cause great restitution among the
miners. as even If the fire does not de-
vastate the entire mine, IL is considered
doubtful if work can be resumed under
any circumstances during the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
GEN. ]. M. READ DEAD.
The Noted American Diplomat
Passes Away at Paris.
Had Occupied Manv Positions Of
Honor for Native Country
And Had Received Unusual honors from For.
eign Governments.

Paris. Dec. 27.-Gen. John Meredith
Read. the well-known American diplo-
mat. died. this morning. from pneu-
monia.
Gen. Read was born at Philadelphia.
Feb. q, 1887. being the son of former
solicitor general of the United States.
He received his education at n military
school and Brown university, where he
received the degree of A. NJ. in 1866.
He graduated at the Albany Law
School in 1859. studied international law
in Europe. was admitted to the bar in
Philadelphia, and afterward removed to
Albany. n. y. He was adjutant general
of New York, 1s60-G6. and was one of the
originators of the Wideawake political
clubs in 1860.
He was chairman in April of the same
year or the committee Of three to draft
a bill in behalf of New York state, APP
propriating $3000n for the purchase of
arms and equipments. and he suisse
quently received the thanks of the war
department for his ability and zeal in
organizing. equippins and forwarding
troops.
He was the first United States consul
general for France and Algeria in 1897
ana was acting consul for Germany dur
ing the f'ranco-German war. After the
war he was appointed by Gen. De Cissey.
French minister of war. to form aud pre-
side oyer. a commission to examine into
the advisahiiity OF teaching the English
language to the French troops.
In November. 1873. he was appointed
United States minister resident in
Greece. one of his first acts was to
cure the release of the American ship
Armenia. and obtain from the Greek gov
eminent a revocation of the order prohb-
iting the sale of the Bible in Greece.
During the Russo-Turkish war he dis
covered that one port in Russia was
open. and he pointed out to Secretary
Evarts the advantages that would ac-
crue to the commerce of the United
States were Il grain fleet dispatched from
New York to that port. The events JUS
titled his Judgment since the exports of
cereals from the United States showed an
increase within a year of 5000, 000.
While minister to Greece. he received
the thanks of his government for the
effectual protection of American persons
afterward. Congress. from motives of
economy. refused an appropriation for
the legation. and Gen. Read. believing
the time too critical to withdraw the
mission. carried it on at his individual
expense until his resignation. Sept. %,
1879.
In 1881. when. owing in part to his ef-
forts. after his resignation. the territory
adjudged to Greece had been finally
transferred King George created him !.
of the Redeemer. the highest dignity in
the gift of the Greek government Gen.
Read was president of the Social Science
congress at Albany. y. Y. in lSGS. and
vice president OF one at Plymouth, Eng
land. in 1872.
Besides contributing TO current litera-
ture, he was the author of the "Histori-
cal Enquiry Concerning Henry Hudson"
which first threw light upon his origin
and sources of ideas that guided that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
MURDER At MN HAVEN.
Thomas Fitzgerald Found Dead from kails
Stab--Ssyssaf Italians Arrested.


New Haven. CT, Dec. 27.-Between
IL and /. this morning, the police found
Thos. II, Fitzgerald lying on the side
walk on meadow near the corner of
Whiting street. 1t was thought that
he was stupidity drunk. At police
headquarters, more than an hour later,
it was found that Fitzgerald was dead
and there was blood on his clothing.
A closer examination revealed a stab
wound on the left side of the body
near the ribs. The wound was made
with weapon with wide blade.
This afternoon, the police arrested
Mickey Keenan,, Hugh Brown, Antonio
Sperano, Giuseppe Moswitz and James
Moran.
Detective McGrath learned that just
before the murder fight occurred in
Minahan's saloon, near the scene of
the murder. and Brown and keenan,
claim that they were cut by the
Italians arrested. 1t is believed that
the Italians were waiting in the alley
for either Brown or Keenan,, and
stabbed Fitzgerald. as he came past on
his way to the Union station. A knife
blade found near the scene of the muir
der and handle in the possession of
che Of the Italians, strengthens their
suspicion.
Fitzgerald was aged As. and was
once prominent in musical circles of
the city, having been organist in St.
Johns and st. Mary's churches. He
came into possession of considera BILE
property some time ago, by lagacy.
Keenan, and Brown are not thought
to have actively participated in the
murder, but are held to await the re-
suit Of the hearing. The murdered
man leaves widow and several grown
children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
PEACE AND BUSINESS REVIVAL
Is What the Country Needs Says United States
Senator lanes Smith.

Newark. n. j., Dec. 27.-"What this
country needs" said United States Sen
ator James Smith. today. lis peace and
business revival. l would not de-
mand more revenue. but l would urge
greater economy. l think the Cuban
question has spent its force. The peo-
pie who wanted war with Spain
thought it would help the Cubans. and
the jingoists are. l think. convinced
that the right to act in an emergency
of this kind is alone reserved to the
President and must of necessity be so.
There is little doubt that we are to
have an extra session soon after NC
Kinley's inauguration. for the purpose
of securing tariff legislation. 1t IS
hardly likely that action can be secured
under five or six months.
1T is evidently the intention or the
incoming administration to re-enact the
Mckinley law. The cry is all the time
for more revenue: but not word IS
heard about economy. Eighty millions
were appropriated for rivers and mar
bors. when enough could been saved
out of the appropriation to have maze
good the deficiency. There is no as
putting the fact that the Wilson bill IL
a deficiency bill. and it became so pe-
cause they wiped out the income tax
section.
l think the incoming President VIII
re assemble Congress as early as March
Is There will be a long drawn OUT
discussion of the tariff. Business men
will hesitate. They will not know what
to do Things will be at a standstii.
Then we will have the Mckinley law
again. Duties will be higher-taxes
will be higher-prices will be higher.
The man who depends on his weekly
wages will have to pay more for every
thing he needs. Perhaps prosperity
will follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Maine Roller Polo League Schedule.

Following is the revised schedule for
the Maine Roller Polo League up to
Feb. 1.
Dec. 2S-Portland at Rockland, Bath
at Augusta.
Dec. 29-Portland at Bath, Augusta
at Lewiston.
Dec. 30-Lewiston at Portland.
Dec. 31-Lewiston at Augusta.
Jan. 1-Augusta at Portland, Bath at
Lewiston.
Jan. 2-Portland at Lewiston. Augusta
at Bath. Gardiner at Rockland.
Jan. bath at Rockland; Augusta at
Gardiner.
Jan. 5-Gardiner at Lewiston: Rockland
at Bath.
Jan. 6-Gardiner at Augusta; Rockland
at Portland.
Jan. 7-Lew1ston at Bath.
Jan. S-Lewiston at Gardiner; Bath at
Portland; Augusta at Rocklanc.
Jan. 9-POrtland at Augusta; Bath at
Lewiston.
Jan. u-Augusta at lewiston: Portland
at Rockland: Bath at Gardiner.
Jan. 12-Lewiston at Portland; Gardiner
Jan. 13-Bath at Augusta; Gardiner at
Portland.
Jan. 14-Lewiston at Rockland.
Jan. 15-Rockland at Augusta.
Jan. 16-Rockland at Lewiston: Port
land at Bath; Augusta at Gardiner.
Jan. 1S-Portland at Gardiner; Bath at
Rockland.
Jan. 19-Rockland at Bath; Gardiner at
Lewiston; Augusta at Portland.
Jan. 20-Rockland at Gardiner.
Jan. 21-Portland at Lewiston: Augusta
at Bath.
Jan. 22-Gardiner at Augusta; Bath at
Portland.
Jan. 23-Lewiston at Augusta; Gardiner
at Rockland.
Jan. 25-Lewiston at Gardiner; Augusta
at Rockland.
Jan. 26-ROckland at Portland; Augusta
at Lewiston.
Jan. H-Rockland at Bath; Portland at
Augusta.
Jan. 2S-Bath at Lewiston; Gardiner at
Portland.
Jan. @-Bath at Augusta
Jan. 30-POrtland at Rockland; Lewis
ton at Bath; Augusta at Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

disease bafiled the best doctors.
AZ was nervous, hysterical; my head
ached with such terrible burning
sensation on the top, and felt as If
band was drawn tightly above my
brow; Inflammation of the stomach, no
appetite. nausea at the sight OF food,
indigestion, constipation, bladder and
kidney troubles, palpitation of the
heart, attacks Of melancholia would
occur without any provocation what
ever, numbness of the limbs, threaten
ing paralysis, and loss Of memory to
such an extent that feared alteration
of the mind.
IA friend advised Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and spoke in
glowing terms OF what 1t had done for
her.
II began its use and gained rapidly.
Now am living advertisement OF its
merits. had not used it a year when
l was the envy of the whole town,
for my rosy, dimpled. girlish looks and
perfect health.
~ recommend it to all W. omen. find
great advantage in being able to say,
it is by q woman's hands this great
boon is given TO women. All honor to
the name of Lydia T.. Pinkham; wide
success to the Vegetable Compound.
a Yours in Health, Mrs. /. E. BHEs.
sE. Herculaneum, Jefferson Co.. Mo-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
FORFEITED GAME.
RockIand Fails to Appear on
Floor, Saturday Night.
And Referee Saul Declares the Game
forfeited to Augusta.
Cause Of Difficulty Was Trouble Between nan
aser o'connor and Owners.

Rockland, Dec. 27.-(SpeciaD,-Tn
Augusta Rockland game scheduieo
here for last night, was not played pu'
was forfeited to Augusta, the ROCK
lands not appearing on the floor Inc
Augustas were in uniform ana put III
nearly half an hours practice, ana when
the time arrived for starting the game
paferee Saul blew his whistle, and
after a lew minutes. declared the
game forfeited to Augusta, to D.
There has been more or less friction
batween Manager O'Connor and the
.luh hackers. He claims that nc
owned the franchise and the mems con-
tracts were all held by him. He has
been paid lump sum for the team
and trouble over finances has been
brewing for some time.
1t is said that the league at recent
meeting, voted to recognize MeSSrs.
Rird and French as the owners or the
Rockland franchise, and that no othef
manager should negotiate with the
present Rockland players. This seems
to give Messrs. Bird and French the IN
side track.
The following special dispatch was
sent out and published in the Boston
Sunday Globe:
THE Rockland polo team did not
aDpear on the floor in uniform, Satur-
day night, and after due time nao
elapsed Referee Saul blew the whistle
and announced that the game was for
900 npnnlp
were present. They were refunded
their admission money and left Elm
wood hall with dim ideas as to what
the real trouble was, but in highly
dissatisfied mood.
Manager O'Connor told the Globe
correspondent that he had not received
the money due him, and that he and his
team positively refused to go on ana
play unless the salaries were forthcom-
ing. Manager O'Connor also claimed
that he had been given short allow
ances on the teams trips away from
home. and that twice he had gone over
nav-day without receiving the money
from which the teams salary had to be
paid.
He brought the team from Massa-
cnuSeItS WITH Tic uIlNNi stunning eAA-N
if it proved a winner and the game a
financial success he and his players
were to receive a corresponding IN
crease in pay. The Rockland team
won IA straight games, and the attend
ance at all had been such as to war
rant him in the belief that affairs We're
prosperous in the treasury.
The stockholders and hackers OF the
Rockland polo team are H. G. BIRD
and William C. French. Mr.. Bird
stated that there were two very good
reasons why he had not advanced the
amount Manager O'Connor expected.
The first was that the wages had been
trusted just before the game to the
amount of $40, and that he had ad-
vanced enough more money on the
several players accounts to increase
this sum very materially.
Portland was to have played mere
next Monday night, but pending
arrangements it will be postponed.
The Rockland players announce their
determination to hang by Manager
O'Connor and the entire team may go
to Bangor or some other Maine cty-
Rockland will have a team in any event
and play the season out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
A B0Ou IN GER MANY.
MckinIey's Election Has Starred Nearly -Four
Hundred Idle Factories.

Berlin. Dec. 27.-Der Confektioner as
serts that $50 German factories have
resumed work since Mckinley was
elected President of the United States,
and that about 300 factories have in
creased their hands.
The factories resuming include %
wooden goods mills, Is cotton goods
works. % gentlemen's Quitting works
and IS carpet factories. All have been
closed for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
TURKISH REFORMS.
Powers Have Agreed Upon Everything But
Methods and Date Of Action.

Berlin, Dec. 27.-Rellable advices
from Constantinople say that the
agreement of the Powers for the en-
forcement of reforms in Turkey is
complete with the exception Of matters,
and methods to be pursued and the
time of putting the measures of CO.
ercion agreed upon into operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Cuban sympathiZerS of Ell Reno. l.
T., have formed an oath-bound organ
ization, which contemplates fighting
for the insurgents without violating
the United States neutrality laws. The
members. composed of ablebodied men.
are to go to Cuba as colonists. and to
purchase or lease land for the cultiva-
ton, manufacture and sale of tobacco.
After Cuba is reached" say the by
laws which have been adopted. other
civic enterprises to be decided upon
later, may be entered into" The min
imum membership of the colony shall
not be less than 100 nor more than 200.
and the membership fee, to be paid
after arriving in Cuba. is set at 800.
The colonists are to provide them
selves with firearms at their own ex-
pense for personal protection, and are
to pay their own expenses to the sea-
coast, from which they shall embark
going as individuals.
WyZeman Marshall tor many years
well known to the Boston public as actor,
manager. and instructor of elocution.
died at his home. 43 Pinckney street. BOs-
ton. Friday He was in his S1st year and
his death was caused by advanced age.
FASTENED by bronchial affection. His
wife and one son survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Fire Under Control.

the east slope of Ithe Spring Hill coal
mine. which has tieen burning for sev
elal days. is practically under control.
tonight. 1t is expected that mining
operations Will be resumed in a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The number of dead as the result of
Saturdays explosion at the Maule
mine at Princeton, Ind. was, Sunday.
definitely ascertained to be six. One
man is still underground and all hope
Of his being rescued alive has been
given up. Eight miners were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Mr.. Chas. Carman from Petersburg.
ILL.,, writes: Il know Salvation Oil to
be q very good remedy for neuralgia.
rheumatism, burns, toothache and
cuts We are never without it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
BATH, S; LEWISTON. 2.
Much Wrangling Al Bath, Saturday Night
Home Team Wins.

Bath, Dec. T.-In a scrappy game. last
night, in which there was much wrang-
ling, Bath defeated Lewiston, 6 to 2. In
the first period Bath did not score, Lew
iston scoring two. In the second Bath
got the only score. In the final period
Bath got five to the visitors one. Lew
iston lost one goal on fouls. The sum-
mary:
kATH-J. Mooney, l r.: Tarrant, 2 r.;
n. Mooney. c.; Murtaugh. h. b.; Sean
lon, &.
2 r.; Conley. c.; Fitzgerald, h. b.: w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
Twenty Below at St Johnsbury, VI.

mometer here registered 90 below this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

VIM. waldorf Aston has severed ms
connection with America by signing aiie-
glance to Queen Victoria. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
SUGAR BEET lroUsrRY.
4 Consul in Germany Says United States
Should watch that industry.

Washington. Dec. 21.-The extent of
the German Beet Sugar industry is
shown by Consul Monaghan at Chem
nitz, who in report to the state de-
partment, says that 95S,l2 tons were
exported in the past fiscal year, and
that home consumption is estimated
at 66S, $50 tons. the latter being an in
crease over the previous year of 49,
1865 tons. The consul says the industry
has made huge strides in dozen years
with intelligent governmental aid, and
it's manufacturers were energetic as
well.
He thinks that particularly in Ohio
and Nebraska beet planting should
take the place in part of the raising
of meat and grain. where competition
is sharper, and the United States ought
to supply it's own sugar. This he thinks
can be accomplished with govern
mental and popular encouragement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28
MAINE POLO LEAGUE.
Other Polo Games.

( At Providence-Prov1de Z; Sa-
lem, 2.
At ucket-Pawtucket, 6; FAN
River. 3.
At -Woburn, s: Maiden, 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

Score-Bath, s.; Lewiston, q Fouls
Lewiston. 3: Bath. Stops Scanlon Is;
w. Broadbent, 20. Referee. Charles Lock
Grey Timer, Charles Fields. Attend
anee, 1N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-28

The reunited tribunal which judged
the proceedings against Julio San
gully, a naturalied American. charged
with conspiracy against the Spanish
government, met at Havana, Satur-
day, for the first time after an adj
journment for the Christmas holidays.
The judges decided that Sanguilly was
guilty of modified qualification of the
crime of which he was accused. and
sentenced him to eight years and one
day imprisonment. The sentence will
be published, next Monday. Sanguilly.
on his first trial, a year ago. was
sentenced to life imprisonment at hard
labor in the mines of Centa, Africa.
The United States government inter-
vened with the result given above.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-21

A Phoenix m n yesterday say the Gazette eanvsssee the justice and police courts to get Out an injunction to curb the growing tendences of . rooster that each morning fops it. wings and rejoices at the prospect of electing. Bryan, No redress could be secured and the fssthered disturber che property of one of our fairesf yonng ladies. s.ill hcids the for. and will continue te do co until the win some owner of the naughty bird can secure other quarters for the fowl. The man is evidently not in favor oi freedom of speech even for the birG that rebuked Peter when he thrice denied his sayior. ---.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-21

The dogs of San Francisco have be- came 90 vicious that notice hAs bsen given to their owners tkat unless these trutes are muzzled CT tied up the aforesaid owners will have to pro- cure their mail as the general delivery ct the postofiice. Several letters cal riers have been severely bitten by snarling curs recently, hence the notice.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-21
The a,i.eovery s.ved hi. s.ife.

Mir. G. .Caillouette, Druggist, Beaver svilie, H., says: "To Dr. Kings New Discovery owe my life, Was taken with Aa Grippe snd trieu ali the phy- ,.cisns, but of no avail and wss given up and told could not live. Having Dr. Kings New Discovery in my store 1 gent for bottle and began its nse and from the fret dose began to get bet ter, and after using three bottle was up and about again. It is worth !ts weight in gold. We won't keep store or house without it." Get a free iall t the Tombstone Drug Store.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-21
MILL FOR SALE.

A sen-ssamp minccoxrLErr. 6 pans.ss set tI~rx an agiratos. two rs-foos revolving oonosn- rutors. I6x36 Cosiis engine. two boilers all h rood working order. Building nearly new Can be moved e is cioss e railroad Mus. be snad, and cas be besghs far }o.oos c.sh. AAdEsR PBoGsscsos oAas Tenhaess Asi.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-21
FREE- ga FRTK

AS compliment to our many patrons and the public generally. for short time going to give to every purchaser of Ten Dollars worth of goods fine