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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
the TARIFF BILL.
Hork Not Finished. Saturday, But Vote Ex.
pected This Weck.

Washington, July 1.-THE tariff bill
has gone over until Monday, and all
effort To fix the time for a final vote
in the Senate has proved futile When
the Senate met, Saturday. there was
some hope that the final vote would be
reached that night. but this was
speedily dispelled by the storm occa-
stoned when Mr. Allison reported a
new amendment from the finance com
mttee giving a bounty of u cent a
pound on beet sugar made from beots
grown in the United States.
Mr.. Jones. Arkansas, speaking for
the minority, took occasion to say that
no vote could be reached on the hill in
the near future in view of this bounty
amendment. He intimated also that
the debate would be very protracted
from this time forth. Mr.. Teller OF
Colorado supplemented this view, say
ing that the offering of such an amend
ment at the last moment looked as
though the Republicans were trying to
delay the passage of their own bill.
bounty provision might cause serious de-
lays. Thurston of Nebraska, one of it's
prime movers. withdrew the amendment,
HIS colleague, Allen. immediately re-
complications was the same as before.
Late in the day Mr.. Allison sought To
have time fixed for the vote but the
bounty movement stood in the way, and
al appeals to Mr.. Jones were in vain.
Allison finally to pass the bill on Monday
or Tuesday.
During the day the bill was brought To
a state of practical complexion The, only
remaining items being the new PROPOSE
tons submitted by the committee aniltfri-
diviGual senators. Besides the botnty
amendment, Allison proposed late in, the
Day an amendment for stamping b0Evls.
debentures. shares of stock. etc., which
went over until Monday.
Among the features disposed of, today.
We're the antitrust sections, the proyi-
sions of the Wilson act being enacted.
Mr.. Mills. Dem, OF Texas. brought for
ward new amendment for a tax OF 20
cents pack on playing cards, which was
agreed to by unanimous vote. amid much
amusement and surprise, as Mi Mills had
not expected this result. All of the adj
ministratiOn sections of the bill and thar
repeating the Wilson act were disposed Of
during the day. and the paragraph pro-
posing tax on beer was withdrawn by
the committee.
The Senate adjourned to Monday, no
EFFORT being made to observe the national
holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
MINUS A FOOT.
William Kelley Run Over By
the Cars at PittsfieId.
Body Of Mrs. Davis, Bowdoinham, TO
Be Exhumed for Examination.
Bangor Boy Probably Fatally injured BY an
Exploding Dynamite Cartridge.

Pittsfield, July 4.-(SpeciaD.-W
Heilev. aged about 30 years, home
Brooklyn, N. r, was stealing ride on
Pullman train No. 2, last night AS the
tts.Ilr approached this station, Kelley,
who was riding on the forward end of
the baggage car. and hanging frcm the
STEPS in order TO jump off before the
train stopped and he caught by the
officers, was struck by the platform Of
the freight depot and knocked from his
position. In dropping to the ground he
rolled under the train and two cars
passed over his left leg below the knee.
The injured man was taken into the
baggage room and Dr. r. ]. Taylor
summoned. 1t was found necessary to
amputate the foot above the ankle
Kelley was badly bruised about the
body and head, but will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
NORTH ANs0N CELEBRATION.
Exciting Racing and Bali Games Enioycd BY
Crowd Of 1000 People.

North Arson, July 4.-(SpeciaD.-The
celebration here. Saturday, was a grand
success. In the 3-minute class it was
necessary to trot six heats to decide the
race. Cylex. Jr., got first money: Suzell.
second; Hazel Queen, third; Croix
Wilkes, fourth; best time. 236is. The 2. 40
class was won by Harry P. a WaterviIle
horse, in three straight heats: Robin
Bird, second. Emma Wilkes. third; and
Daisy c.. fourth; best time 2351 In the
2.oo class 1t was necessary to trot five
heats to decide, and Pauline. a North An
son horse, got first money. and Kenelm
and Black Ledo divided second and third
2.29l2.
Two good ball games were played, the
llrst game, between the Oaklands and
Skowhegans, being won by the Oaklands
by a score of Il to II. The second game
was between the Oaklands and Madisons.
the Oaklands winning by score of to
!, ana taking the purse of $40. The races
and ball games were holly contested and
he crowd of 2o0o people were excited
from start to finish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Celebrations on Saturday and
How Sunday Was Observed.
Fort Fairfield Has the Grandest Time
in History Of the Place.
Reports from Other Celebrations q Hsms and
in Foreign Lands.

Fort Fairfield, July 4.-The mott
elaborate celebration of Independence
day ever witnessed in Aroostook county
occurred at Fort Fairfield, Saturday.
and the circumstances rendered 1t one
of the most unique events Of recent
years in Maine AS Fort Fairfield Is n
border town. many thousands of the
celebrators came from across the line,
and from the Acadian settlements
along the st. Johns
The whole asscmblage Of $4,000 peo-
pie formed a curious combination OF
pastoral simplicity and provincial Curl
oshy. mingling with smarter folk from
the prosperous Aroostook community.
Governor Powers appeared with his
staff in the forenoon parade, and de-
liverei the Grafton at the trotting park
to an open-air audience. The street
pageant was the most ambitious at
tempt of the sort Aroostook has ever
recorded. The Hon. L. L. Houghton
was chief marshal and Lieut.. Loyden,
u. S. A, parade commander.
The pageant was over one mile in
ithSth- ht ltituTt WAS Il U0dt
drawn by IL white horses conveying a
pyramid formed by l2l young ladies' with
the goodies of liberty at the apex repre-
scented by Miss T.. Fern Collins of this
town. In the parade was one of the old
cannon of the Aroostook War. a piece
captured from Fort Kent citizens by a
crowd of Fort Fairfield men some years
ago.
The afternoon was given UP to races
ana other sports at the trotting park. In
the evening there were fireworks. ancing
followed until midnight in half dozen
open pavilions erected for the occasion
There were some remarkably good
races and the attendance was all that
could be desired. The summarizes:
go class. trot or pace-Erewood, b. e.
first: kittie Clyde, second; Rosalind
Wilkes. third. Best time 235la
$50 class. trot or pace-Mattie c.. CHI.
M. first; Mary Mac. CHI. M second .
DANDY Jumps. b. g., third. Best time.
Free for all--Paul T., CHI e., first: Win
ME L.sach. M, second; Lee w Coy. &. e.
third. Rfst tiraA 2.23A.
80 CLASH tr1 y pace-Is So. b. $. first;
Fauntler2y, cheG secQnd; John A., b. e..
third. Besesti1be, go
Running races one-half mile-Mollie T..
hrst; knobbee, second; Kit. third Best
time, sos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
55th CONGRESS.
Probable that Tariff Bill win
Be Passed, This Week.
The House Will Have Daily Sessions
to Be Ready for the Bill.
viii ct Once Be Sent 10 csaisrsacs, Dsme.
Gratis Agreeing 10 eiaa.

Washington, July 4-The outlook for
the week in the Senate Is quite uncer-
tain. There is every probability that
the tariff bill will be passed, but
whether early or late in the week is by
no means ceg.ain. The various provis-
ions for stamp tax, fer a beet sugar
bounty and for the suppression OF
trusts threaten to develop considerable
debate, and there is prospect Of gem
eral speeches by Senators Bate, Mills,
Chiffon, Allen and others.
Senator Allison has given notice of an
effort to secure night sessions, Monday
or Tuesday. The present indications
are that there will be a determined
effort TO force the committee on finance
to restore the sugar bounty provision
and upon the success or failure Of this
effort will probably depend the length
Of time yet to be consumed in the Sem
ate.
When the tariff bill comes over to the
House, this week, the programme is 10
send it Immediately to conference. The
minority will make no opposition to this
il the Republicans will assure them
reasonable" time for debate when the
matter is reported back by the con-
ferees. To this the Republican lead
ers express their assent, though no de-
termination has yet been made of how
long reasonable" time is.
Ms. Bailey thinks three or four days
Will be sufficient. In view of the fact.
that the bill may return to the House
at any day, the order for sessions only
on Mondays and Thursdays will prob
ably be revoked, tomorrow. or a recess
will be taken from day to day until the
bill passes the Senate
The Republican members of the Senate
committee on finance held a session. to-
day, and decided to offer no more amend
ments to the tariff bill. and also not to
re-introduce the beet sugar amendment.
1T is understood, however. that the COM
mittee will make no united or determined
EFFORT to prevent the acceptance of the
amendment as offered by Mr. Allen. but
that Republican senator's will be left to
support 1t or not, as they may see fit
me indications now are that a majority
of theu will support the amendment, not
withstaEding the committees action in
withdrawing it.
1t APPEARS that the bounty provision
was authorized by one of the Republican
caucuses and that many Republican sem
ators feel bound on this account to stand
by the provision even though 1t be offered
by the opposition. The Democrats. how
ever. VIII oppose the amendment deter
minedly. The situation is full of many
possibilities and the end cannot be pre-
dicted until this question Is settled.
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WILL EXAMINE THE BODY.
8owdoinham People Uncertain as to Cause
OF Mrs. Davis Death.

Bowdoinham July 4.-The neighbors
OF Mrs. Henry Williams of this town
have decided to have the body of Mrs.
Mabel Davis, who was found dead with
a revolver by her side on June II. ex-
she died from a pistol shot or from
other causes. Mrs. Davis was the wife
of Mrs. Williams hired man. Mrs. VIII
liams being a widow. The neighbors
viii bearthe expense of the post morten
examination. There have been some
rumors to the effect that Mrs. Davis
was jealous of Mrs. Williams, but the
latter says there was never any founda-
ton for such rumor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
GREAT FREE-FOR-ALL PACE.
Star Pointer, Joe Patchen and Frank Agan-
Special Purse for Gentry and Robert J. :

Chicago, July 4.-The following entries
have been received for the $1,000 freefor-
all pacing race to take place at Washing
ton park, Saturday, July "a: Star Pointer,
l02l2: Joe Patchen. 2.03: and Frank Agan,
203a4. In addition to the free-for-all and
I'll pacing race. the club has arranged a
special for John K. Gentry, 2.0ola. and
Robert j., 20l12. each to pace a mile ac-
companicd by a running mate the CON
sideration being purse of $1,000 and an
extra $1,000 to another or both of them If
they beat two minutes.
1t was hoped that all of these noted
flyers would enter the freefor-a1l, but it
was found that Lewis G. TeWksbury. the
owner of John X. Gentry and Robert j.,
had the choice of accepting any one of
three engagements for an exhibition by
his horses upon the same date, therefore
in order that their presence here might
be assured, the special was arranged for
them. The I'll pacing class will close.
Saturday. July 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
THE aEw FOURTH.
National Christian Citizenship League Pleased
At Success Of Its labors.

Chicago, July 4-The officers of the Ma
tfonal Christian Citizenship League are
very much pleased at the result of their
efforts to secure a Fourth of July cele-
bration along the lines of their platform
of principles. Their correspondence for
the past month has been very heavy let
tiers coming from all sections of the coun-
try endorsing their plans and telling Of
efforts to carry them out. Mr.. Edwin
Wheelock, the president said. today:
THE league began its work for a new
Fourth. three years ago. The interest
has increased each year but the result
this year is beyond all others. The South
has joined the North and the East the
West in the plea for higher citizenship
and the application of Christian patriot
CONTINUED on page a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
PORILaND'S CELEBRATION.
The Programme for the Greatest Of all Times
There. Today.

Portland. July 4.-Following is the pro-
gramme for Mondays celebration:
Sunrise, Econ and sunset, saiutes and
bells.
6 A. NJ. Antiques and horribles Line
will form on Lincoln street and will
march over the following streets: Myrtle,
Cumberland. Grove. Carleton Pirc, Con-
greSs Merrill. Cumberland and Pearl to
starting point where dismissed
8 A. M. Rowing race. junior singles,
novice singles. four cared.
10 A. NJ. Grand paradc-,rooute given
Parade will end about | O'Clock.
1.3o p. NJ. Yacht races. four yacht
classes ard two classes OF Hampton
boats.
40 z. M.-Band concert, Fort Allen
park.
$50 p. NJ. Balloon ascension. Eastern
promenade.
500 f. NJ Ball game, Deering grounds.
400 F. M.--Driii by naval battalion,
Western promenade.
800 i. M.-Lantcrn parade
9 +. M.-Balloon ascension with ure-
works, Eastern promenade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

ssssghi y Ne Wires irsa Mssih, East
Se9ih and Nest.

The Hamburgische Correspondent Is In
formed the Baron Marschall Won Bicber-
stein did not ask Emperor William to re-
lieve him Immediately of his portfolio,
but requested that he be allowed to re-
tire next autumn.
While in midstream. Sunday afternoon.
a rowboat containing Jos. Reagan and
Cornelius and Timothy Donovan, was up
set by the 18th street ferry boat Noonach,
In charge of Capt. Cospine. at New York.
The DOnovans were rescued, but Reagan
was drowned
Special DISPATCHES to the Spanish gcv-
eminent announce the complete paciflca-
ton Of the Philippine islands, and on the
strength of those Marshal Primo Riversa,
the captain-general at Manila. has been
ing the property of rebels
Hardin Parrish of New York city, COM
mitted suicide at his boarding house at
Saratoga. N. Y. during Saturday night.
The body, a revolver in the hand. was
found on the floor in his room, Sunday
morning. He arrived there. Thursday.
Insomnia is believed to have affected his
mind. His son, Hamilton Parrish of
Brooklyn. has been telegraphed for.
An unknown man, supposed to be a
laborer from Marlboro. was struck by
the passenger train from Milford at SIS
A. M Sunday, at point opposite the
signal tower near Mansons crossing, at
Franklin. Mass. Death came instantly,
as the man was deeapitated. Medical
Examiner Gallison viewed the body and
the police sent word to the Marlboro au-
thorites.
James ]. Hogan, former employee
Of the Boston & Maine. was killed by
northbound train on the southern
division near Winn street crossing,
Woburns Mass, about midnight, Sat
urday. The mangled remains of the
unfortunate man We're found early
Sunday, by a milkman.
John, n. b.. died suddenly, having gone
to bed, Saturday evening and when a
member of the family went to call him,
sunday morning, he wtiS dead. He was
appointed postmaster. Feb. IL. 1880. and
SIN years latter. was promoted to the pO-
sition of inspector. To Mr.. King is due
much of the credit for the excellent mail
United States. His wife and daughter are
at present visiting in Boston. Judge
king of the supreme court of Canada, is
brother of the deceased.
A fierce glove fight was decided near
New Market Junction, N. H., on the
turf, Sunday morning, the principals
being Tom Carpenter and Sam Karri-
gan, both of Woburn, Mass. Carpenter,
who was much the larger of the pair,
won the middle of the second round on
knockout. Kerrigan fought gamely
but the extra weight and height of his
opponent was too much for him. There
was considerable money bet 81 the
event.
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The Races at Old Town.

Old Town, July Am the races al
the Old Town trotting park, this after
pocn. the attendance was very large
ard good time was made. The 2.23 class
one mile, won by Mechanic, owned by
]. Y. Davis, Old Town: Whalebone
Chief. owned by Alden f. Perkins OF
Old Town, second; Hopeful. owned b,
Chris Toole, Bangor. third best time
23,3 The $50 class, one-hal mile, Wor
by Charley Reeves, owned by b. Per
kins of Orono: Sally Wilkes, owned by
r. w. Bean. second: Nickel Whist
owned by j. II. Thayer OF Winterport
third; best time, 243.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
PECULIAR DROWNING ACCIDENT.
Schooner's Anchor Sinks Boat and One
Girl Loses Her Life.

West Sullivan, July 4.-Maud Moon, 10
years old, was drowned in the river here,
today, while her brother and sister were
saved. The accident was a peculiar one
The three children were crossing the
river in a rowboat. When near the Sulli-
van Granite Cos. wharf, the rudder broke
and the boat drifted against Il schooner
lying at the wharf. The boy took hold
of the bow anchor of the schooner to
push off the boat, but the anchor slipped
and sank the boat. The older sister went
under the schooner and was rescued on
the other side. The boy was quickly got
ten out. but Maud went out of reach The
children's home is in Hancock Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
CITY OF AUGUSTA.
Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates of the
city Of Augusta for the year 1897 were
committed to ]. r. Townsend. collector
Oh OF, said city, on the 18th day of June. 1897
mat by a vote Of the city council of
sad city, said taxes are due and pay
ADJ, anie to said collector, on or before the
,ath day Of September, 1897, and that an
ne allowed on all taxes assessed for the
year 1897 which shall be voluntarily paid
10 said collector on or before the 18th
uay Of August, 1897. and interest ct 6 per
remaining unpaid, Sept. Is, iss7, from
that date.
J. r. TOWNSEND. Collector.
augusta, June Is, 1897. june16dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
AT DEXTER.
Rain Spells the Celebration, Though Part OIL
II Is Carried Out.

Dexter, July A rainy morning
spoiled Dexter's Fourth of July celebra-
ton. Saturday. Taylor's band of Dover
and the Corinna band through the fore
noon occupied the two ends of the chief
business street and gave choice selections
but nothing more was attempted. In the
afternoon the hOrsemen insisted on the
advertised races at the trotting park and
the procession intended for the forenoon
also paraded the principal streets. An
with good weather Dexter would have
had an immense crowd. The streets were
filled as 1t was.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 4.-The pressure is
high off the Atlantic coast and north
Pacific coast ard in the central Gulf.
The storm has remained stationary in
Alberta. Rain has fallen in the Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi valleys ami
in the south Atlantic states except
Florida. The temperature has risen IN
the lower Lake regions, the interior OF
New England, on the middle Slope and
middle and northern Plateau, and has
generally fallen elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

George 0. Gosse Of this city. now a
resident of Togus who arrived here,
Wednesday,, on his furlcugh, suffered a
slight shock, Thursday, at his boarding
place and was conveyed to the Eye and
Ear Infirmary. At a late hour, Thurs
day night. he was reported as being
very comfortable with a favorable out
look for his recovery.-Portland Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
DYNAMITE CARTRIDGE EXPLODED.
Young Boy at Bangor Seriously and Perhap.
Fatally Injured.

Bangor. July 4.-Hestor Sears aged
Il. living on Date street, this city, while
playing near the sewer excavation.
Saturday, found a dynamite cartridge.
it exploded. The boy was terribly in
jured about the head, and ii is thought
he cannot recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
CYRUS S. SPAUlD NC DEAD.
Was Prominent Buckfeld Man and Great
Grandson Of the First Settler.

Portland July 4.-Cyrus S. Spaulding, Il
widely known business man OF BuckHeld,
Me. died in that town, Saturday, aged %.
The deceased was the great grandson OF
BENJAMIN Spaulding, the first settler of
BuckfieId. After receiving mercantile
training at Boston, Mr.. Spaulding re-
turned to his native town ana engaged IN
trade He was a Grand Army veteran. a
Mason and a member of the Episcopal
church He is survived by a wife and
four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
RAIN At PIIIsFiELD.
The Celebration. With Exception Of Grafton
Goes Over Tor One Week.

Pittstield, July 4.-Pittstield was to have
celebrated the Fourth, Saturday. with
fantasies, races. ball game and horse
races. At 10 O'Clock. Rev. c. S. Cum
minSs of Augusta, gave a very eloquent
and able Grafton in Union hall to a large
audience his subject being american
citizenship but all the other exercises
including the trot. fireworks, etc. are
postponed for one week, on account of the
rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

Joe Lacross, Kineo guide. was ar
rested at Kineo. Friday, by Warden c.
G. Nichols of Foxcroft, charged with
violating a State law of 1897, by guild
ing party without license. Lacross.
who is unable to read or write, claims
that he was uninformed about the law,
which went into effect July /. He has
been a guide there for Is years.
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A.OTHER MEN YORK MYSTERY.
Bodies Of Unknown Man and Woman Found
in Liberty Street Ferry Slip.

New York. July 4.-The bodies of Il
man and woman were found at {
O'Clock this morning, floating in the
ferry slip at the foot of Liberty street
The man was apparently 80 years Old
wore black suit, a blue shirt and was
bald. The woman was about % years
old, had brown eyes and wore a black
skirt and waist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

Put an end to misery. Doan's Ointmen.
will cure the worst case Of Itching Piles
there ever was and do 1t almost Instant
~. Years of suffering relieved in Gin
gle night. Get Doan's Ointment from
your dealer.
mon. wed. fri&WkY
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SPARKS raom MAINE WIRES.

The residence cf Erastus p. Abbott in
Pennington, was destroyed by fire,
Saturday morning. The fire caught
around the chimney. The buildings
We're insured for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

Washington, July 4.-For New Eng
land an eastern New York: Fair:
slightly warmer in the interior; south
erly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston. July 4.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Monday: Fair: warmer
weather; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

A large freight house is to be built
by ;he Maine Central Railroad a Nor
riIrs new siding is also to be built
from the junction along toward Forest
avenue for distance of 80 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

Signor Amlearc Ciprian, the Italian
socialist. has been elected member of
The Chaber of Deputies for Forli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-05

This water is endorsed by the phys-
clans of Augusta. 1t will be delivered In
nice clean carboys every day at 70 cents
per gallon per month";
Visitors are cordially welcomed to the
spring and bottlng houses. Address all
orders. HERBERT w. NORCROSS,
230 State Street. Augusta, Maine.
mon, wed&fri,tf