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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-23

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sell or exchange fancy articles, novelty
goods, periodicals, etc.
WOMEN's INFORMATION BUREAU,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
CREATES HAVOC.
Cyclone in Georgia Leaves a
Trail of Great Disaster.
Many Are Dead While Several Are
Very Seriously Injured.
School Building Wrecked = Property Loss Will
Be Something Enormous.

Atlanta. Ga. March GA special to
the Evening Constitution from Arling-
ton, Ga. says: A cyclone struck this
town, yesterday. and has left behind 1t n
school building was piown to pieces and
from the wreck nearly 100 dead dying
and injured people have been taken. The
dead number eight. all pupils. At least
reports of the corps of emergency physi-
clans now caring for the injured Not a
single soul in the big building escaped
injury.
About 1.so there was lull In the high
winds which had prevailed giving some
promise of a clear day. Prof. Coving-
ton going out to look around beheld q
lark cloud. well fringed with electricity.
school. His trained eye at once told him
there was danger. He hurried the chill
dren into the building for safety. but the
roaring of the coming cyclone was upon
storm increased in strength and VELOCITY.
and the building began to shake and
careen, to~the great alarm of its occu-
pants. Soon .-.e building was wrenched
into fragments so the pieces fell inward.
The wrecked building was soon sur
rounded by the parents of the children.
The sight of eight little ones already
dead and 10 Oilers crushed and bruised
and bleeding, in all the phases OF torture,
was enough to wiring the stoutest heart.
1t Is more than ELY that the list of
dead will be doubled before morning.
This is tn most shoe ng disaster which
las ever occurred in this section
Blakeley was struck by a severe storm
his morning, that did enormous damage
md cost several lives. The chaos caused
~ the storm still exists, and during the
confusion nothing can be definitely
earned as to the amount of harm done
)r the number of lives lost. 1t Is known
NAT several are kiheu and many so Sc
yverely injured that they will probably
die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Congressional Noies.

The immigration bill of the last ses-
sion, vetoed by President Cleveland,
was, Monday, reported from the CON-
mittee on immigration and placed on
the calendar of the Senate
Speaker Reed is not disposed to regard
the Populists in the House as separate
organization. About 10 days ago. the
P0pulist representatives presented petit
ton to Speaker Reed reciting the fact
that at the last election they cast about
100000 votes, elected Governors in five
states and elected n members of the
present House. and requesting therefore
that they have representation on the
committee on ways and means, judiciary
tions and others. Mr.. Reed has Just re-
piled that he preferred to recognize the
Populists as part of the Democratic
organization, and that decision Will
stand for this Congress at least.
The ways and means committee made
public. Monday. detailed statement
showing the estimated revenue under the
new tarif measure for each schedule
with the average ad valorm rates under
the Mckinley law. the present law and
the pending bill. The dutiable value OF
merchandise for the year 1898 was 800, :
O69. 658; for 1896. $3.50, 796561: estimated by
the proposed law. $479. $40. lO6 The rev.
enues collected in 1893 were $19S. 373. 452;
In 1895. 1885, 104.598: estimated by the pro-
posed law. $2735 III. The equivalent
ad valOrem under the law of 1893 was
495S per cent: under the law of 1896. G., "a
per cent; and under the proposed law,
57.03 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Whose City Building 7

NJ. C. Foster & Son were awarded the
contract to build the new city building
that is or is not to be. That question is
settled. Whether or not the citizens now
desire a city building. is a very muc-I
unsettled question. Foster & Son pro-
pose to carry out their part of the con-
tract by building a city building. whether
the city wants 1t or not The Messrs.
Foster have given a bond and the con-
ditions of the contract call for the COM
pletion of the building by Jan. l, 1898,
and so. there being no time to waste in
idle scorning," the Messrs. Foster set
their teams at work hauling brick to the
foundation. Well, what are you going to
do about it, anyway? The Fosters must
forfeit large sum of money If they
don't complete the building in the time
specified; the city will have to ante the
price of the building whether the citizens
want it or not. with a remote. possibility
of winning a case in the courts; the city
council can tie up or assist the building
commission. but Foster &, Son cannot be
stopped from building. 1t looks very
much as though some one was between
the devil and the deep sea, and the
rather springish zephyr that comes to
us from up the valley of the Kennebec.
laden with the perfume of nnillion pine
boughs, tempered by the snow of thou
sand mountains, as it is waited over and
under and through the iron braces of
Ticonic bridge, seems to ask "Who?'
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Dil!0n's Advice to United States.


London, March 23.-The house of com.
mons sat in committee several hours
yesterday on the military works bill.
When the clause referring to fortifica-
tions in the Eermudas was under con-
sideration, John Dillon, leader Of the
Irish Nationalists. said that in view of
the fact that a treaty of peace and arbi.
tration had virtually been concluded be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States he must protest against a pro-
posal of large expenditures upon fortifi-
cations at the very doors of the United
States. He would not say that they
were to be erected with hostile inten-
tons, but they were at any rate intended
as defenses, and he would advise the
United States to watch very carefully
the erection of Notifications in the Ber-
mudas under the circumstances. Sir
Charles Dixie replied that fortified coal
ing stations would be an absolute neces-
sity to Great Britain on the American
side Of the Atlantic in the event of a
great war. Most of England's food sup
plies came from America It was very
improbable that the United States would
ever be opposed in war to England, and
the use of the Bermudas as a basis of
British naval operations on the Ameri-
can side of the Atlantic was in no sense
whatever directed against the United
States. The bill was finally reported to
the house without amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Advices BY Way of London.

London, March 23.-The Daily Chron.
icle's Athens correspondent says 1t is
reported there that Mr. Balfour is respon-
sible for the proposal Of a European
occupation of Crete.
King George still personally SUPER
vises all the war preparations. There
has been a heavy mortality among ths
Turkish reservists in Epirus, owing to
defective hospital sanitary arrange
ments.
Roughly speaking, the following is the
relative strength of the two great camps
ut Elassona and Larissa, though it is
difficult to obtain anything like the ex-
act figures: The Turks have 20, 0O0
troops and $50 guns. The Greeks al
most 10000 troops but less guns than
the Turks. The Greeks are sadly de-
ficient in cavalry, while the Turks have
10000 well mounted troopers, who are
likely to be fully a match for the supe-
rior infantry of the Greeks. April is
the best month in which to begin hos
tilities, and it is the feeling on the from
tier that something will happen about
April 6. the anniversary of the raising
of the standard of the cross against the
crescent, and the beginning of the war
Of independence of Greece in 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
WAS NORWAY RESIDENT.
Funeral Of Frank e. Thompson, shst il wssl
Virginia, HELD, me6day.

Norway. March 23.-Frank E.
Thompson, who was buried at his for
mer homein this village. yesterday, was
the victim of a sensational shooting
affair on crowded passenger car at
Parson, w. Va. Thursday. Col.
Robert Eastman, with whom he had a
previous trouble, entered the car.
espied Thompson, walked up to where
he was sitting, called him names too
forcible, for publication, and struck him
in the face. Thompson jumped into an
aisle and drew his revolver. Both men
fired three times so fast that eye witt
nesses cannot tell who fired first. Both
were wounded in three places. Thomp-
son died, Saturday. He was widely
known in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
rake 4 ia Time.

Decay is natural, but 1T Is Otter
fastened by overtaxing the powers BY
excuses and by various violations OF
natures laws. The blood and nerves
become affected and body and mind
suffer extreme aff1iction. 1t has been.
and is, by curing such cases as these
that DIR. Greene, "a Temple Place, Bos-
ton, Mass, the eminent specialist has
won his fame, which is world wide. DR..
Greene's treatment and remedies never
fail. You can consult DR.. Greene per-
sonally or by letter, free. If you heed
a physician, see DR.. Greene or write
him today. 1t will cost you nothing.
He has developed the most perfect and
wonderfully successful treatment
through correspondence. He can cure
you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
FITZ IN A SCRAP.
Knocks Out EngIishman Named Camp
bell in San fransi:eo Baroom.
Campbell Said Fight Was Not Square, which
Words Bob Resented.

San Francisco, March 23ARobert
Fitzsimmons knocked out an English
traveller named Campbell, in the Bald
win Hotel barroom, early yesterday
morning After his exhibition at To-
cal resort, last night, the champion,
Martin Julian and w. A. Brady. Cor
belts manager. returnd to the hotel
and spent the night discussing return
match. Along towards morning. Camp
bell drifted up to the bar and address,
ing the Cornishman, said the Carson
affair was not a true fought battle, and
the best man did not win. Fitzsimmons
jumped towards the stranger and
swung his left with terrific force,
knocking the intruder down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Mayor and Aldermen.

There was held. last evening, special
meeting of the mayor and ALDERMEN. The
bring before the board the matter of the
petition presented to His Honor last
Sunday night. at the City hall mass
meeting. Clerk Brown read the petition,
which was followed by the Introduction
of an order by Alderman Lunt of Ward
l. requesting the mayor to notify the
police that there must be rigid enforce
ment of the liquor law. After a some
what lengthy discussion. in which it was
apparent that several of the board be-
iieved the matter was one with which
with the mayor alone, the order was
passed. The matter of changing the 10
cation of the liquor agency was deferred
until AN adjourned meeting, next Tues
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

The members of the Skowhegan fire
department were treated to another
spread" Monday evening, at the
engine hall. the donor being William
H. Norton of the department. Tho
caterer was f. K. Delano. Among the
visitors present were the assessors, l.
c. Emery, G. S. Webb and ]. S. Gage
At the close of the evening. the
steamer company presented the en-
gineers, Chief Smith Nutting, L. D.
Murphy and Chas. F. Rochester, as
sistants, each with a silver badge
bearing the respective ranks. These
gentlemen responded in a happy man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
W. S. R. C. Fair.

A. fair audience attended the SECOND
night of the w. s. R. G: fair. Mrs. NJ: D.:
johnson drew the table in the contest
for that article and the lady at once
made the Relief Corps a present of it.
The programme for Tuesday evening was
made of literary and musical numbers
all of which were highly enjoyed.
Prof. Maxinis piano solos were ap-
preciated by those who have an ear for
fine art in piano music. Miss Genieve
Freese Was obliged to answer several re
and it was in good form last evening. The
poem by Mrs. Fossett of Riverside. THE
Soldiers Dream, was very excellent and
appropriate. Following are the first and
last verses:
"All night in the trenches his vigil he
No sleep came to rest him, no slumber
But buoyed by the hope of some respite
He kept from the demon and doom of
.dispair.'
But his vision was ended. He had
aroused from his slumber
And hastily starting, he rose from the
He wistfully looked moment about him
Then back to the trenches he silently
trod.'
The soldier had fallen asleep and
dreamed that all national and interna-
tional questions were settled by arbitra-
ton. The Misses Fannie and Katie Lowe
of Vassalboro. in piano and violin Duets
won rounds of applause and responded to
encores. Both young misses are excel
lent in their performances upon their
favorite Instruments. Miss Lottie Roder-
icque was heartily recalled after her read
ing of ''Almiry Ann" Miss RoGericque
shows careful study in her readings and
catches her audience at once with her
composure and grace. The fair has not
been as successful as it was hoped it
would be but unfavorable weather and
travelling has had much to do with the
attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
NOT REAssuRIme
Is Outlook At Cameo Situalion Of Turkish
Garrison Critical.

Canea. March 2S.-The outlook in this
city and vicinity is not very reassuring.
The situation of the Turkish garrison In
the fort at Malaxa is very critical. The
Turkish troops have not enough provi-
sions to last them more than two days.
Attempts have been made to revict1al
the fort, but the insurgents have rendered
the forts Melaxa and Keratide. which 1t
now apears highly probable they will do.
Canea will be virtually blockaded land
ward.
Malaxa is within the limits of the Tur-
kish Gordon and drawn by the adm!rals
of the foreign fleets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Suing Father For support.

bridgeport, Conn.,. March pa peti.
ton was presented yesterday to the
superior court asking that John Pech
wheeler OF Stratford be compelled to
provide Tor the support Of his daughters
hattie ana Sadie, Is and Is years OLD
respectively. Wheeler is worth about
*lOooOO, but his second wife and the
daughters cannot agree. He sided with
the stepmother, and q short time ago
required the daughters to leave the
house. They have now no means Of
support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Bad Fire at Lawrence.

Lawrence. Mass, March 23.-The fs,es.
son building. one of the newest and hand,
soonest on Essex street, was totally de-
stroyeo py nre early yesterday morn
ing. Ine property loss is set at $780,
wv on which there Is about $50, 900 in
surance. Eight people were asleep on
the upper floors of the building. and
escaped by Jumping. It was feared i'm
niediately after the fire that three young
ladies' had lost their lives, but they have
all been accounted for, having spent the
Sabbath elsewhere with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

A small gathering of relatives and
friends were present. Saturday even
ing, at the pleasant home in Madison
of David G. Rowell. to witness the
marriage of his daughter, Mabel E.. to
Cecil H. Gardner of Canaan. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. H
w. Kimball of this town. At the close
of the service, refreshments were
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner will re-
side in Canaan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Steamer Armenia Disabled.

Boston. March 2s.-The Hamburg
American steamer Armenia, which ar
rived, yesterday morning, was serious
" damaged. The forepeak was full
of water, and the ballast tank forward
were badly leaking. 1t is thought that
several plates on her bottom are
cracked,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

sportsmen and the commercial man when
but short diatbucN Sl1m tae best nsh
ponds and hunting grounds e the gtat I.
ar..pt- ind the very best. The cuisine
speaks for itself and the terms are nest
reasonable. When making plans tor
essct hotel. Geo. Il. Clarke, proprietor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

City Marshal Call had fine time
running down young man named
Balduc, yesterday. Balduc had been
wanted for fighting, and he got into a
scrape again, yesterday. He was seen
by the marshal, who started for him.
Balduc ran down to the Head of the
Falls and sought refuge in the cellar
of a house. He was found, however,
and landed in the cooler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
OLD TOWN ELECTION.
senator Weeks Elected Mayor Over Demo
cratic Candidate by Is Plurality.

Bangor, March 23.-An Old Town
special to the Wing says that at the an
lualmunicipal election. yesterday, F.B.
Weeks, Republican, was elected mayor
over Mayor Hartwell, Democrat, by Is
plurality. The board of aldermen con-
,ists of six Democrats and four Repub-
leans. No change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

A man who had been imbibing lit
tie too freely, attempted to land him.
self on the smoking car just as the
train was pulling out, but succeeded In
landing himself several feet from the
track in the muddy street. He had
narrow escape from what might have
been a serious accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

The seal fishery season on the New
koundland coast has opened splendidly.
The steamers Harlaw and Iceland which
were fishing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
are returning to St. Johns. The former
has 1900 seals and the latter 1900. 1t Is
the best beginning of the fishery for 20
years and II the section of the fleet fish
Ing on the eastern coast does correspond
ingly as well the fishery will be the best
for a generation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
Bram's Mother Writes to Him,

Boston, March 23.-Thomas Bran re-
ceived a message from home yesterday.
1t was the first he had received since he
was arrested, charged with murder. It
was from his mother, whom he had
not heard from for years. The man
convicted Of murder wept. Mrs, Bran
Is an old woman now, and lives alone.
She heard of the troubles which sur
rounded her son some time ago. but only
recently had an opportunity to COM
municate with him. His mother had
had dreams about him, the letter said,
and they were good dreams. She could
not believe that he would be guilty of
the crimes with which he was charged,
and urged him to keep up good heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24
TURKS SHORT OF FOOD.
Beseiged Garrison Of MaIaxa Said 10 Be in /;
Critical Condition.

Canea, March 23.-The outlook In this
city and vicinity is not very reassuring.
The situation of the Turkish garrison in
the fort at Malaxa is very critical. The
place is besieged by insurgents. and the
Turkish troops have not enough provis-
ions to last them more than two days.
Attempts have been made to revictual
the fort, but the insurgents have rem
dtred the efforts fruitless.
II the Christians capture the fort at
Malaxa and Keratide. which 1t now APP
pears highly probable they will do. Canea
will be virtually blockaded landward.
Malaxa is within the limits of the
Turkish Gordon drawn by the admirals
Of the foreign fleets.
A body of Turkish troops, who were
trying to convey provisions to the fort
at Malaxa. were held in check through
out the day by the Christian insur-
gents.
The troops. finding, that they could not
reach the fort. signalled to the gunboats
in Suda bay. requesting aid. The gun
boats opened fire upon the insurgents.
but could not drive them from the posi-
tons they occupied. So far as known
the fire from the warships did no dam
age.
The insurgent leaders reiterate their
refusal to accept autonomy from the
powers, and declare that if the island is
not annexed to Greece they desire war.
If 1t were not for the support afforded
the Turks by the powers they would
soon be driven from the island 1t is be-
lieved here that the leaders of the in
SurRentS WOlld not heSifa TO IN acv,,,,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

A. F. Gerald's pair of Russian
poodle dogs, attracted much attention
wherever they go. They seem to De q
cross between a rat terrier and a bear.
for they are large, Jet black, woody and
tailleSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

The machinery for the new mill Is
arriving rapidly. The elevator ana
two rag picking machines, weighing
1000 and 300. respectively. are on
the ground waiting to be put in posi-
ton. The huge boiler which extends
from the basement nearly to the Sec
ond floor, Is in position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

rheumatism knocked higher than a
kite. Mr.. ]. N. Butcher, Mineral Point,
Ohio, deposes and says: Il have used
Salvation Oil for rheumatism, and in
one or two applications knocked it
higher than a kite"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

Apply one now; you'll feel stronger
and happier tomorrow. Hop Plasters
for Aching Muscles, Backs, Kldneys
and Lungs, Rheumatism, Crick and al
bodily ailments. All reliable drug
stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

1t has been decided to extend the
Ministers Association to include the
ministers of Somerset county. At the
next meeting. May 10, officers will be
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Purinton, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Purinton, went
to Bowdoinham, yesterday, to attend
the funeral of the father of the gentle
men, Mr.. Amos Purinton, who died,
Saturday night, at the age of SO years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

| Fred Allen. who has been laid up
with sprained ankle for about
month. went to work again, MONDAY
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

A young man slipped and fell against
the large plate glass window of the
Street Railway waiting room, last
evening. One of the largest plates was
shattered, but the young man escaped
injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

r. +. Averill. for more than a year
associate editor and assistant business
manager of the Waterville Sentinel.
VIII shortly sever his connection with
that paper to enter the business de-
partment Of the Evening Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

Mabel Judkins. clerk for D. F. Jud
kins. is at her home in Athens, wher
she will pass several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

sfRs wMsLow's SOOTHING srRur has hsea seea u
their CHILDREN while TEETHIN0s with PEkkxS
SUCCESS. It sOOTHES the CHILD, e0k1klNSSs, ~ "a
and Is the best remedy for DIARRH0A. uoa ~
DrusEists In every part q The World e ms - -
'thes kind. Twsny-nvs cents 6ostls. dAwaH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

| The Republican city convention at De-
troit. Monday nominated Captain e. A.
Stewart for mayor on the first ballot
Gov. Pingree made the nominating
speech and It was through his personal
efforts that Stewart received the nomina-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

: There will a special meeting of Dor
cas- Rebekah Lodge, No. Al, l. o. o. F..
this evening, at the armory of Canton
Halifax. at O'Clock sharp. There will
be business offimportance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-24

Remember that the High school fair
will open at City hall, tonight. The
young ladies and gentlemen have
worked hard to get UP an entertain
ment that will surely please.