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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
55th CONGRESS.
Senate Soon Adjourns After
the Hour of Converting.
Out Of Respect to Memory Of the
Lac Ex-senator Voorhees,.
LARGE Attendance al Funeral President ard
Party Return Home.

Washington, April 12.-The Senate
met at noon, for the first time since the
death of Elk Senator Voorhees,. Tho
opening prayer of Rev. DR.. Milburn,
the blind chaplain, made eloquent
reference to Mr.. Voorhees, brilliant
talents. imprisoned ardor, kindlins
eloquence genuine patriotism and the
unselfish dedication of his great powers
to every cause, human and Divine,
which enlisted his care Divine con
ISOLATION was invoked for the family OF
the man who had inscribed his name
on the tablets which perpetuate the
great orators and statesmen Of his
generation.
Immediately following the prayer
Mr. German of Maryland, moved that
as a mark of respect to their late asso-
ciate, the Senate adjourn, adding that
many senator's desired TO attend thu
funeral. The motion prevailed, and al
1905 T. NJ. the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
THE PENSION OFFICES.
Pres. Mckinley Will Revoke EXPIRES. CIsye-
lands Order for Consolidation.

Washington. April 12.-The sweeping
order of ex-President Cleveland, effect
ling consolidation of pension agencies
win be revoked by President Mckinley
if present plans are carried out
Though it is stated that no conclusion
had been reached on the matter. the
President has had time to inquire into
it and to hear protests on congressional
delegations, and it is learned that he
has become practically convinced thai
it should never be allowed to become
operative.
The order is to go into effect. Sep
TENDER /, but doubtless Will be re-
scinded long before then. Commits
soner of Pensions Evans shares this
opinion ard he, today. forwarded for
the consideration of the President and
Secretary Bliss statements setting out
that instead of making a saving of
considerable over sl00000 in the way Of
clerk hire, etc. it would increase the
expenses by 100000,
This is accounted for by the charac-
ter of the business of the agencies, the
report claiming that the agencies We're
rentals. clerk hire and similar expenses
are not comparatively high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
HON. ]. l. H. C0BB DEAD
Was Prominent Lewiston Ctizen-cobb Di-
yinity School Named fer Him.

Lewiston, April 12.-Hon. Jonathan
L. II. cobb, a prominent citizen OF
Lewiston. died. this morning. after ar
illness from nervous prostration Of sew
eral months He was born in, Poland
Me. in 1924, teaching school in his
earlier days. Later ne went into th'
cotton mill business. working in Gray
Saco and Lewiston. In Lewiston h1
became interested in the Cumberland
mill in which he made the bulk Of his
fortune. He was much interested ir
Bates college and the Cobo DIVINITY
school was named after nm as an &C
acknowledgements of a gift Of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
A COOL ROBBERY.
Two Men Relieve the Yonkers,
N. Y, Bank of $4,000.
Cashier at Point Of Revolver Watches
Them Seize the Cash.
Made Good Their Escape Before He Could
Ring Burglar Alarm.

New York. April 12.-What appears
TO have been carefully planned rob
berry was. today. successfully carried
out by two men who entered the
Yonkers; Savings Bank, at Yonkers. at
time when most OF the employees We're
out at lunch, held up Cashier Cobb. at
the point of a revolver, seized $1,000
from the counter and escaped before
the cashier recovered from his aston
ishment. The robbery occurred at
midday when there was no depositors
in the bank.
A young man. clearly shaver,
dressed in a light suit of clothing,
called ON Cashier Cobb He said that
his name was Williams and that ne ex-
pected friend at the bank. He said
the latter and himself intended doing
seine business with the bank He
waited for few minutes and then de-
parted. telling Cashier Cobb that he
would return at p. NJ.
Mr. Cobb turned to go to his desk II
pat down the name Of the visitor. ~ he
did so he noticed something in black un-
der the desk. The next thing he ~ds
locking into the nu22le Of "a revolver. He
was tho only enc iii the bank proper The
treasurer was In MS inner office.
Tho man sprang up and told Cobb = he
uttered n word he would Kill him. The
man was above medium height. and was
dressed in dark clothing. He had several
bundles of bills In his hand ana with one
hand held them up to his mouth. 1t Is
Believed TO hide his mustache
Cashier Cobb was held in sucn post
ton that he was unable to get 20 his
desk. where there was q burglar alarm
which connected with police headquar-
tors The man backed out of thu Inner
office and vert through the iron gate and
the bank hail and down the steps to the
street When Cashier Comb recovered the
man was fleeing down Hudson street lu
the direction of the Hudson river.
An alarm was Immediately sounded.
but 10y this time t1e men were our OF
sight. They were evidently professional
thieves TIE amour. Of HE money taken
was $1,000. The amount included one Sl@v
bill and two checks amounting 10 500.
The man in his haste 10 get ont Of jhc
building left a package OF bills amounting
10 $500 on the floor.
Near where the cashiers desk stands
the bank is Il" shaped. There was q
door on the south side, which was KEPT
open, and it Is thought this Is where the
men got in. II is believed that ore rob
beT sneaked through this door while has
companion was talking to the cashier on
the side of the desk about his supposed
friend WHO intended making deposit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
ACCIDENT OR SUICIDE 7
Wm. Dunbar Of Union. Shoots Hmseii-Cause
and Manner unknown.

Union, April i2.-William Dunbar, Z
farm hand in the employ Of MI. Alonzo
Butler of Union, shot himself, Saturday
noon. at the house of a neighbor,
Charles Bachelor. lie was examining
a revolver belonging to Mr.. Bachelor
ard either accidentally or Intentionally
shot himself in the temple. He is'stiil
living. The ball has not been located
as yet.
MIR Dunbar has been somewhat de-
pressed of late and it is thought suicide
was his intention. One eye is entirely
gone and he lies in a critical condition.
The brother of Mr.. Dunbar arrived in
town, today. from SkowheSan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13

4. +. Gerald and /. C. Libby togethe.
with r. Q. Peal OF the l enooscot Central
Trolley Co, Monday. went over the loc,l
portion of that projected route ana iaii
out plans Tor an early opening of opera
lions. The situation was looked over with
particular reference to the utility of Val
ley avenue as an entrance into the city
proper. 1t was finally decided TO leave the
selection of the route entirely to Mr..
Beai. That gentleman says that work i.
about to begin on the preliminary opera
tions for the laylls of rails partIcu-
lar feature about the new liue vii. D. The
laying OF a nine-inch girder rail. such az
IS used in all large cI;ies: this win be
laid in all places where there is paving;
on the streets. and will make it possible
TO so put the granite blocks close up to
the iron that no gap for the catching of
wagon wheels can possibly be made The
ran IS said to work to particular advan-
fage IN business StreetS.-R1ngor Com
mereial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
IT WAS STUBBORN.
The Fighting at Ba|tino Of a
Very War|ike Nature.
After Four Attempts Turkish Garrison
Cuts Through Greek Line.
insurgents Capture Towns and Advance Is Un-
checked by Turks.

London. April IA special dispatch
from Trikhala says that the Turkish
garrison at Baltino, numbering about
500 men. which was besieSed by the
Greek insurgents. has cut its way
through the Greeks. with loss of 80
men killed. II is added that the fight
ing was stubborn. 1t was only at the
fourth attempt that the Turks were
able to issue from their barracks.
The insurgents, the special dispatch
further states. continued their march in
to Macedonia and have captured ,nc town
of Krania. Further. they pursued the
Turks close TO Cipria. which is only two
hours distance from Crevena.
Throughout the operations, which have
hitherto been so successful for the insui-
gents the latter lost emily three chiefs
Killed and had four men wounded, accord
ing 10 the special dispatch.
X H. reported that Turkish frontier de-
tachmen's, yesterday. fired on and killed
Greek private and a peasant who Were
carrying dispatches to Calcolivri.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
NO WksHEE FOR SIX MONTHS.
Three Bath Cinnamon Who Assaulted Sheriff
Ba!ou Get Ja!I Sentence.

Bath, April Flee, Fon and Yin,
the three Cinnamon who assaulted
Sheriff Ballcu, when he served writ
of replevfn. some weeks ago, were
sentenced to six months in Jail by
Judge Haskell. today. The Cinnamon
had had trouble with n customer, and
the latter appealed to the sheriff for
assistance in recovering laundry left in
the place. When the sheriff went into
the shop, the door was locked ON nm
and the Cinnamon not knowing Of his
authority, handled Mr.. Ballou roughly
while a large crowd outside were look
ing on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
THE FUNERAL SERVICES
Over the Remains Of Late Ex-senator Voorhees,
at Washington.

Washington. April l2.-TEe funeral scr
vices over the remains of ex-senator
Daniel W. Voorhees, Of Indiana. were
held at st. Johns Episcopal church.
shortly after noon, today, The church
could rot accommodate those who desired
to pay their last tribute Of respect -
the Indiana statesman. The members o.
the Senate were present in a BODY.
Honorary pall bearers were Senators
Morrill, OF Vermont, Turpic or indiana.
Jones Of Arkansas. and Wilson OF Wash
nEton; ex-senator Butler Of South Caro-
lima j. g. Lawrence Weldon, Hon. Rich
ard J. Bright of Indiana. and Senator
Cullom OF Illinois.
The flowers were profuse, one OF the
most prominent floral pieces having been
sent by his old associates in the Senate
The simple service Of the Episcopal
church was read. REV. Mackcy-Snith off
ciating.
After the ceremony at the church. tha
funeral cortege moved To the Sixth stree,
station. where the family of the late sen
ator. accompanied BY Senator Wilson Of
Washington. left with the remains 1t 80
O'Clock over the Chesapeake x Ohio
road They viii arrive at indianapolis.
At noon tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
A FOOLISH THREAT
Alleged to Have Been Made
by Certain Maine Guides.
Paper Signedby 10 Promising Not
to Take Out Licenses
And 'hreatsnirg 10 Hang 10 Tree FRS.
Guide that Does.

Foxcroft, April 12.-(SpeciaD. Great
opposition to the recent license law is
being manifested by Moosehead guides.
If 10 days had not been taken off from
the open time on moose, probably no
opposition would have been shown to
the license, but the two are causing
considera bic disturbance.
One guide at Greenville. in the
presence of game warden said that he
had paper With 10 guides names on
il, promising not to take out licenses,
and that they would hang to a tree the
first guide that did.
BY July it is hoped, that the trouble
viii die out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
LATEST FROM CUBA.
Wey!er Arrives at Placctas Skirmish-
es In Which Spanish Claim Victories.

Havana April 12.-Captain General
Weyler arrived a Placctas, Saturday.
morning. accompanied by his staff. lie
came from Sancti Sprtus by way of
Cienfuegos and Cruces. The civil and
military authorities of the town immed
ately called upon him. and Captain Gem
erai weylor in the course of CONVERSE
ton expressed himself as well satisfied
with the operations of the campaign.
Division General Gasco has Also arrived
at Placetas.
While COL Feijoo and column were re-
connCiteTing, they encountered the in
surgcntS occupying strong position mt
the MOralito plantation on the heights of
Porroto and Cullen. in Havana province.
According to the official accounts they
Immediately dislodged the Insurgents,
whom they pursued till night shut them
from view The official report of the en-
gagement says that the insurgents left
Is killed. The Spaniards had IL wounded.
There have been several skirmishes in
the village Of Matanzas. and according
to tho Official report the insurgents have
lost % killed 1t is said also that three
officers of the Insurgents surrendered.
During these engagements the Spaniards
lost five killed and u wounded.
Deer Isle is enc of the severest suffer-
ers from the grip. which has proven
fatal in many cases there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
TO START ON FULL TIME.
Sanford Mills Printing Department Will Star
with Full Crew. Today.

sanford April 12.-The printing de-
partment Of the Sanford mills, when
has been running at half time for the
greater part of the past year. VIII start
Ill, on full time with full force OF EN-
nloyes. Tomorrow mcrnlng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY RETURNS.
Both lie and Mrs. Mckinley Derive Great
Benefit from Outing.

Washington, April 12.-President Me
Kiniey and party returned to Washing
ton. today. On board the dispatch boat
Dolphin, which at noon passed up the
river on the way to the navy yard.
where carriages will be taken for the
White House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley derived great
benefit from the outing. Hereafter the
President will not receive personal
calls after ] o'clock, but will devote his
time after that hour each Office day to
the consideration of public business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
THE PHILIPPINE REBELLION.
Surrender Of Io.So3 Rebels Means End OF
Revolt. Thinks Minister De Lone.

Washington. April 12.-Spanish Min
lister De LONE, Sunday, received ad-
vice that 10S0S rebels in the Philippine
islands have surrendered Aside from
q few marauders in the province OF
Neuva Raiia, the remainder Of the
ISLAND is quiet This surrender the
minister regards as practically settling
lhc rcbellion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
THEIR ADVANCE UNCHECKED.
insurgents Said TO Proceed in Macedonia
Arousing People 10 Revolt.

Trikhalu Thessaly. April 12.-Thc plan
Of the insurgents was to occupy Baltino.
on the frontier of Macedonia. in order to
prevent the Turks from taking up more
advanced position. Directly the Greeks
crossed the frontier. their leaders issued
a proclamation calling upon the Macedo-
mans and Ep!rotes to rise to freedom.
There is an uncorfrmed rumor mere
that tho Insurgents are continuing their
advance unchecked by the Turks. Twen-
turned. being unable TO stand the cold
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
FOR A MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Commissioners Appointed: E.O. Wolcott. C. J..
Paine and Ex-vice Pres. Stevenson.

Washington. April 12.-The President
tonight. announced the following APP
pointment OF commissioners for the pro-
motion of an internal agreement for BIZ
metallism: Senator Edward Q. Wolcott.
Hon. Charles J. Paine, eX-Vive President
Adlai Stevenson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
FAIR. TUESDAY-BECOMlNG CLOUDY.

Boston, April 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity for Tuesday; Fair weather;
increasing cloudiness, Tuesday after
noon winds generally southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
Committee OH Pensions,

s Inc Committee on Pensions will be in
o.a sao,l every Wednesday afternoon at 4
o'clock in the alderynan's room CITY
building. ''''''' iooin' '
d. w. WEBER.
+. Il. PARKMAN.
,oa,,ao Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Deputy Sheriff Addison T.. True Of
Mechanic Falls, died, Monday morning,
after a Ions Illness.
An officer of the State reform school
returned from Biddeford, Monday. haV-
ing in custody Dana F'ortier, Bidda-
ford, and Edward Bedeau, Gardiner,
who escaped from the school, Sunday.
They were sent out milking and leav-
ing their pals, started afoot toward
Biddeford The police at Biddefori
were notified and the boys interrupted
before they reached Fortier's home.
The Gardiner boy got away from the
officer but two hours afterward gave
himself up.
There was a lively blaze on board the
tug Knickerbocker OF Bath, Saturday
night, while the boat was lying at
Randall & McAllister's wharf, Port
land. The fireman was awakened
about midnight by the cracking OF
flames and found the engine room all
abla2e He Immediately called the en-
gineer, who without stopping to put on
his clothes made his way into the en-
CINE room and started the pumps. A
few moments later a powerful stream
was directed upon the flames and they
were subdued after a hard fight but not
until the engine room had been badly
damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13

The Progressive Democratic League
of New York city perfected its organ
ization at New York, Sunday r. NJ.
Saunders. the temporary chairman,
was chosen president of the league. A
committee was appointed TO go before
the Legislature and ask to have the
Populist ticket put onto the ballot this
year. John J. Joyce made a speech in
which he said that the purpose of the
leagues organization was to keep Tam
many in line for the Chicago platform.
A resolution was passed to send con-
eratulations to the Democrats of Chi
cago on their victory. and promising
that the Democrats of New York Will
follow their example at the next cleo
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13

cured, SO that l have not haa poii
or pimple on any part of my body
for the last twelve years. | can
cordially recommend Ayers Sarsa-
paril!a as the very best blood-puriiier
in existence. &c. T. REINHART,
Mversville, Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-13
SPECIFIC
FOR SCR0FULA.
"Since childhood, l have been
afflicted with scrofulous boils and
sores, which caused me terrible
suffering. Physicians were unable
fo Lelp me. and ! only grew worse
AYERS

Sarsaparilla, md
very soon grew bet
ter. After using
half u dozen bottles
| was completely
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-13
Personal.

Capt l.. Wiley, of olympia. is registered
at the Northern.
+. Pettibone the Fairhaven banker. is a
guest of the Butler.
Hector McCallum, a road supervisor or
Albin. Is al the Diller.
Thomas Watson. a pioneer Of Port Gam
BILE, arrived at the Diller yesterday.
H. c. Comegys and James Pearl OF Sno-
homish. were in the city yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. Morris b. Sachs. OF Port
Townsend. are quests at the Butler.
Mrs. James =. Hogg. wife of the treas
ureT OF jefferson county. is IN the city.
Mrs. r D. Attridge. wife Of the Port
Ludlow mill man, is at the Hotel Butler.
w G. Campbell. the Vashon island fruit
rancher registered at the Stevens yester-
day.
Miss Anne Turner. daughter OF Lester
Turner. is expected home from the East
today.
Capt. John Barneson; of the firm OF
Barneson & Chilcott. OF Port Townsend. Is
AZ the stevens.
II Ellis the Olympia capitalist. accom-
panied by Mrs. Ellis. arrived at the Hotel
Northern yesterday.
F. a Bartlett the Port Townsend ship
ring broker. accompanied Dy MS VIE. Is
stopping AZ the Butler
Walter Lysons. county auditor OF Cow
ftz county is in the city, the guest OF MS
brother Fred H. Lysons
George a Batty. travelling freight and
passenger agent Of the Wisconsin Central.
Is stopping at the Butter.
Customs Inspector 7. A hennedy. OF
Blaine Is among those who registered at
the Hotel Northern yesterday.
Hon. John y Libby. manager OF the
Puget Sound TNlgboat COMPANY. OF Port
Townsend. Is among yesterdays arrivals
AZ the Butler.
George II. Stevenson, OF vancouver VINO
IS interested In the salmon tsning bnsl-
ness at the Cascades arFiced II Seattle
yesterday and is at the Butler
Thomas Johnston. q mining expert who
owns some promising mines al Ainsworth.
u. G. and also in this state. arrived at
the Dilier from Victoria yesterday.
. n Mcclure. II Portland. goveTnment
lighthouse inspector. cg3F1ls. over IRON Ia
coma Yesterday. Nj Mcclure is on tour
Of inspection and viii be or PuEet SOUND
several days. lie Is AZ The stevens
Mrs. Frank r Atkins i@ft or the ereat
Northern Iast evening for visit 10 her
old home IN ocerlin. o she viii remain
until July ard returning VIII % 1cHoin-
ranied by hsr father. Prof Churchill. y 10
has been connected with t1e Ooeriin COL
lege Tor thiTty-five years.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-13
TO MEET TONIGHT.
Committees for the Fourth OF July
celebration to Gather I'm tho
City Council Chambers

The most encouraging results are at
tending the efforts OF large contingent
Of Seattlc's patriotic citizens tu Bring
about great celebration IL this city os
the Fot..th of July. Many names havo
been sent tn already "a Members Of the
general committee and others arc being
named as fast rs ORGANIZATIONS meet.
Tonight the first meeting Of the general
committee win he held - the council
chambers and fun attendance OF mem
bsrs and delegates Is urged The commit
tee OF the Retail Clerks Association
which was tho organization to propose
the celebration. have sent out circulars
asking FOR the appointment ~ members
10 the general committee which wiii have
th~ affair iu charge. Some Of these cir
culars may have gone astray or have not
been delivered and the committee asks
that officers 90 organizations that have
not received invitations and 81 those from
which committeeman have not been ap-
pointed consider themselves as members
until their regular appointments have
been made. With this idea all arc asked
20 attend touiEht's meeting az which time
the shaping ~ the celebration and the 81
vision 90 the work 20 subordinate com
mltteeS Is expected.
great deal ~ Interest IS being mani
tested ana there IS little doubt that 1897
win witness one Of the most ratriotl-
demonstrations ever seen ia the North.
west
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-13
READY TO FIGHT.
Local Greeks Getting Ready to Fight
for the Country of Their
Nativity.

The Greeks in this city are anxious 10
fight the bloody Turk and they are in
earnest. Several OF them have already
signed an agreement TO leave for Greece
at the first call TO arms OF their king.
There was a preliminary meeting last
night on Third avenue and Madison street.
where Nicholas George conducts fruit
stand. As a result of this meeting call
will be issued Dor general meeting of all
the Greek residents in the city, the date
of which has not been fixed Nicholas
George himself was once soldier in the
Greek army.
The following named men have already
signed the volunteer roll: Chris Peterson.
Frank Tonton, Constantine lingo. George
Nicholas, John Codogloes. Antoine Codo-
gloes, Antoine Emmanuel. Christopher
Christofolis. John Nicholas. Tomaso Mich
oias. Antoine Dupont. Nicholas John. John
Constantinus. Many others are expected
TO volunteer. Nicholas George has col
iected funds and the Seattle contingent
will start for their native home at the
first call of their king.