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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
THE RUIZ CASE.
Commissioner VIM. P. CAL
houn Returns from Cuba.
Will Say But Little, eut That Little
Tells 4 Great Deal.
Mad Much Tfssbls 10 ssesfiso Iajesnaiiss
Absst Dsaih u RsIz.

New York, June 7.-Wm. J. Calhoun,
who was sent to Cuba as q special COM
missioner to investigate the circunn-
stances Of the death in prison Of Dr.
Ruiz, an American citizen, reached this
city on his return. today. He was acf
companied by George w. Fishbaf6 hip
secretary, and Charles NJ. Pepper. q
Washington newspaper Correspondents
who went to Cuba with the commits
sioner. Roman O. Williams, formerly
United States consul-general to Cuba.
came on the same steamer.
Mr. Calhoun said that the commits
ion held three sittings between May
20 and June /. at Havana, Regdlus and
Guanapacos. The papers examined in
the case were chiefly military records.
The final report will be made TO WASH
ington by Gen. Lee. Mr. alhoun de-
clined to give his opinion 81 case.
Mr.. Williams said ne he'd trav-
cling through Mexico and han very
enjoyable trip. When informeds mat
his name had been mentioned for the
Spanish mission he expressed surprise
and said he had not received the offer.
"At the sessions Of the commission"
said Mr.. Calhoun, 1--WE examined sew
eral witnesses. but when you ask me
il they were plentiful can only say
that they did not run after us and we
had to use no force to keep them away.
They were composed of Spaniards and
Cubans.
The Spanish witnesses and, in fact
all Of them who testified, were so sur
rounded with safeguards that 1t was
Impossible to get at the naked truth.
Co. ,,or,o, ,,,,or, vva would have liked
Ohe Pei Soii MN.
to near cOuld not De iouno. Inns was
Ponds Deviela who commanded the
Sna nish in the Guanabacoa territory.
L. a,,a,,,,. ,ad ord a wo. imnosaihIe
ne uisdppeoieu ".u 70" 1880,
to find him. Captain General Weyier
did not put in an appearance at the in
yaetiva+ion
Wu s.r..z ~. al, - rr.rabacoa
we lnspecteu the JAN q ouolloo"oo"
and when We were there IL was sue
piciously clean.
We learned that DR.. Ruiz was ar
We ieoi =. ny '.'o. =.
rested on feps = cnarseu Win haVi"e
some connection In an assault which
took place IN q railroad train between
Cuorohocco ord Havana He was
," ,..-'.e.ss..a.s a.
placed III sontary confinement OF, as IL
is known there, ne was fncOmmunl-
cato. Thirteen days later he was taken
800 - III. 80, On account ~ hta mental
W. "a Ans ~
ana pnysicai conoitioh. II was theH
found that he was suffering from Sc
we're wound on the f,eaxf and he died
nv, ho,,r, q ft.r 10 hoI haf,, released
wv h"
from the cell in which the secret OF his
injury is buried.
The question of the doctors American
citizenship was never denied. The au-
tonsv showed that he died from conges-
ton of the brain. His remains are in
/.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
WHOLESALE oEsEsrioNs
From Uncle Sans Warships at Bsstsn-
Chiefly Foreign 'snobsss /"

Boston. June lit learned, today. that
upward of three score men have recently
deserted from the warships New York
and Massachusetts, together with those
who left the Texas while she was here.
last week. Twenty-eight men took
French leave from the Texas. and 30 men
are missing from the New York. 1t Is
not known how many are missing from
the Massachusetts. In every case the de-
serters are of foreign birth and their
lows:
I'VE have lots of good foreigners in the
navy. consequently no reflection should
be cast on them. but 1t Is the 'hoboes'
VINO manage 10 get into me service ana
months pay, they imagine themselves
rich. and when granted shore leave, are
never seen again."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
A Slx.WEEKS' TRIP
Through America Arranged Tor the Pan.Amer
lean Trade Congress Delegates.

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE delegates
from cities and towns of Mexico and of
the Central and South American states.
40 in number. who came here to the big
Pan-American Trade Congress, which
closed. Friday will leave this city, to-
morrow morning. for their six weeks
sightseeing tour of the United States.
All the commercial and industrial CEN
tiers of the Eastern and Western states
visited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08

The grist mill and building formerly
occupied by the Warren Thread works
near the Boston & Albany depot, West
field, Mass, were destroyed by fire.
Sunday morning, and adjacent build
ings were considerably damaged. The
property was owned by Allen Bros.
who were insured for $500. The loss of
Woodbury. & Smith who occupied the
grist mill, is about $4,000, with $1,000 in
surance. The loss of J. j. Fuller, who
occupied one of the buildings, is $25c0.
with $1100 insurance. The fire started
in shed and the buildings were almost
totally destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
THE BAY BRIDGE VOTE.
Bath Goes Against ebuiIdins-Topsham Votes
in Favor.

Bath. June 7.-(SpeciaD.-Bath voted
against rebuilding Bay bridge Yes, 1856;
no. 49S. lis TJt- flySpe e.s;f lllA
Topsham voted. l57 to z, in favor iofi re-
building. i7"ff.t .afnTN
West Bath went &C to 0 in favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
BORROW MONEY.

Where you can pay 1t back In INSTALL
ments and reduce interest at each pay
ment: we loan large or small sums pri-
vately and at reasonable rates on House,
hold Furniture. Stocks of Goods. Pianos.
Diamonds. Watches, Jewelry Bicycles,
Horses Carriages, Live Stock and Farm
Crops.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
2l9 Water ST.. opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
SPiRITEDiLIlLIAN AWAY.
Witness in South WATERFORD Shooting Affair
Is Very Much Missing.

ALFRED, June Taller Hurd warned
Lillian Pussell, the Lewiston widow
connected with the WATERFORD shooting
affair, to leave this vicinity and she
was spirited away during the night. 1t
is supposed she has gone to her home in
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
Maine Pensions.

Washington, June 1.-THE following
pension changes. resulting from the issue
of May "a. are announced:
Original. George W. Deering deceased,
Portland; John +. Brown, Yarmouth; Ell
bridge G. Robinson. Danville. Increase,
Frederick A. Townsend, Calais. Reissue.
Sydney Il. Brown. Denmark. Original,
widow, Sarah A. Clement, Norway Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
Richmond Votes Against Bay Bridge.

Richmond. June 7.-(SpeciaD.-At the
special town meeting, today, Richmond
gave a majority of 2l2 against accepting
the act authorizing the county to build
Bay bridge. The vote stood as follows:
No 247 yes, 50. Total, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
KILLED AND cRemAreo.
Five Men Killed and Bodies Burned In Rail.
road Smashup IL Wisconsin.

Minneapolis. MIMI. June IA freight
train and work train. tonight, cOllided
on the Omaha road near Hudson, Wis.
Five men were killed. their bodies being
burned in the cars. Several other per-
sons were injured. Both engines were
demolished,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08

In the old days when the first Baptist
church of Lewiston worshipped in
building In Auburn, the first floor of
which was used as a bar room, the par
sons sermons and the deacon's prayers
grew more fervent and eloquent when
the rattle and clink of glasses came up
from below Of Tuesday nights
prayermeeting. -Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08

Do you get what you want when Won
ask for goods advertised In this newspa-
per? The publishers would be clad "a
hear Of any case where substitution hss
been practiced or attempted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
LIGHT RAlHs--cooLER.

Boston, June 7.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday:
Cloudy weather, with occasional light
rains; cool; easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
KennebeC or, SagadahoC
STEAMER GARDINER
EmvHN II n v~A - Mae -, n =.

Leaves Hallowell at us A. M.
Leaves Gardiner at 5 A. M.
every day Sundays excepted, for Bath
and all landings on the river. Freight
forwarded to or from steamers connect
ang with other points
H. f. BOWDlTCH, Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08

Say mo" and stick to It when you are
as the article you asked for. Please no.
tify this office n any storekeeper or
clerks In town try to palm on substl-
.uto ON you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
Earthquake Shock In Iowa.

DEBORAH, Iowa, June Tan earthquake
shock was distinctly felt in this vicinity.
shortly after daylight Sunday morning.
No damage is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-08
Washington Forecast.

Washington, June New England
and Eastern New York: Light showers
are probable; easterly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

,-.---------- a, ,,- -0o, NJ, -
WFt 'h ol N',"NWp 20 ecite NC phaiNH
o. lhr b'lh'tS Whioh iheY rltW ts due
't"W ,"tlcr iRg ari ~ sei "a tn" ihsl StN-
9in't p' ih' fiiN .ilHid congress
'lAIlFAN Ais soalfig steamer Ntmtod
a. siHl in tho ,Ce on Inc Newfoundland
coast searching for traces Of the missing
S'tl' a. corn T. tmi The last meNAiEe
lu not lNNi 't" hli any ll1cr oi tie
III 'it tN' nave b'eh lound
WEBE CITY Kan a Il. Cooper. q ne.
snpnsihle citizen who has usi rCturnrl
| from the Indian Territory. dccNtrc4 that
laVl mo nHsicror of IN Meel>s family,
| IN hldiug m tNe Wouutauus nnnr 1lIlsa,
sVif"Ni''d uN ifand OF outlaws.
| ST. iDi lS.-N SPECIAL To the Republic
nom Washington saws; Secretary Car
use hJa removed from ofncc Wilhm
kNln. clcuk ia lhn oiSeo OF the auditor
| OF tho paajoftc". al1 / &. g colby u
| clerk 80 the iuj crAal roNeuue bureau
| WASHtN,pfON- ON account of Tho re-
ruall of roul-~rsa go ,.r,nt thnir ,,.tiuot. u
r,,. fh. ~ n,',,,... ,,f ,.,.,,,. ',,,1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Washington, February S-The senate
committee on naval affairs viii meet to-
morrow with the hope OF reaching con
cluson upon the armor plate investigation.
The committee has before II the draft Of a
report prepared by Senator Chandler aud
also the report made by Secretary Herbert.
IT. is undersiood thai Mr. Herbert viii
make some additional ;statements in a sup
PIGMENT which he VIZ present ON fpselop-
me nts made ny the investigation
Among other propositions which the com
mittee will consider is one made by SUPER
intcndcnt Schwab Of the Carnegie works to
submit all The questions involved in the
controversy between his works and the
government to arbitration, MIR. Schwaf
says the company will he willing not only
TO loayp the matter Of price of armor plate
TO arhitrators, but to sell their plant to ihe
government al price TO be fixed by a
board of arbitrators.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

to call tho yeas and noes and MIR. Swan
sons title To his seat was confirmed by an
overwhelming vote.
During the debate MIR. Gibson tRepO OF
Tennessee Indignantly resented an alleged
statement of MIR. Mccall tRcpl OF Massa-
chusetts made in a speech on the Yost-
Tucker case. that the republicans ~ the
North were expected to "coddle' the South
orn republicans He paid "A glowing tribute
to the battles the republicans OF his see
ton had fought In the name of their party
He declared that II was by means of
infamous" democratic election laws that
the negroes OF the South were turned from
the party Of their choice and predicted once
honest elections were established In the
South the democrats who came to eonsress
year after year with their contests would
he left so far In tho rear that they could
not b. discovered with the most improved
telescope.
Mr. Mccall (RepO OF Massachusetts, re-
piled that he did not propose to be placed
III n false position by the noisy vaporings'
of the gentleman from Tennessee lie said
the meaning of his words had been distort =
ed. All he had meant WAS that the senti-
! mentality with which the Southern re-
puhlicans had been surrounded should
cease They should not he nurtured on hot
house principles Let their innate strcnrti
assert itself. This Attempted guardianship
/ was insulting to them.
Al 4 10 The, housS nd in,rned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
THE SOUTHERN STATES,

DANVIL.LE. Va.-John i. Cosby, prom
mont and wealthy tobaccouist, died Of
pneumonia.
HflLSBORO. Ky.--John Brown In IN
OF jealousy shot and killed his sweetheart
Ellen Totworth. Brown then shot him
self.
NlcKSBURG Miss-Iiea Camp OF
Woodmen Of the World adjourned after
naming Little Rock as the next place 81
meeting two years hence.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Rev. j. a. Brooks, q
prominent divine Of the Christian church
Of this city and in 1850 a candidate fol
vice president on tho prohibition ticket
WAS stricken with paralysis this morning
and is In critical condition.
JACKSONVILLE Fla. Captain Fozzard
and the mate Of the schooner Bscayne
which was wrecked Tuesday night near ga
bastian, has arrived In the city. The three
scamcn constituting the remainder of tn,
crow were drowned, refusing to get In the
yswIboat because they thought II was nm
seaworthy. Several passengers were repor.
cd drowned. but this the captain denies
saying that he had refused TO take then
aboard on leaving this port. the weather
hpinP 80 gtormy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
Against Mnb Ruic.

Washington, February "a bin to pro-
toct the lives and property of persons
against mobs was introduced in the house
today by Representative Stewart Of Wis
consin 1t provides that the city or county
in which mob violence results in destruc-
ton of property or loss of life shall be
liable for damages and action may be
brought against officers OF the law for
neglect Of duty. In case of death sum
not exceeding $4,000 shall be awarded the
relatives of the deceased. When the gem
eral government in the case OF foreigner
paws an indemnify it. can bring action for
recovery agains, the State in which the
person was Killed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Washington. February 3.-The senate
committee on interstate commerce today
agreed TO support Senator Tillmans bill
giving States the same control over liquor
imported from other States that they hayd
over liquors manufactured within their own
borders Some amendments are recon-
mended One OF these makes the bill apply
TO other than original packages. as well
as original packages Another in words ex
tends the control Of all liquors without
regard TO the manner of sale provided by
The State or territory"
Another amendment exempts liquors in
transit through the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
.M'KENNA IS CHOSEN.
Fifth Place In MckinIey's Cabinet
Is Filled.
10 BE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
Warner Of Kansas City May BE
First Assistant.
NEWS GIVEN OUT BY M'KINLEY
sketch of the Life Of Mr.. Mcl<cnnn.
MS Service In Congress and
ON the Hcnch.

So Louis Mo- February "a special to
the Globe Democrat from Canton, Ohio,
says Judge Joseph Mckenna OF San Fran
cisco has accepted the portfolio OF the Sec
ro,aryship OF tho interior department in
President Mcl<ulcy's cabinet. Judge Me-
kcnns's frat assistant will probably ha
Major Warner of Kansas city, This IN
formation was given by tho presidents
elect to delegation OF Mssourians who
called upon him to urge the appointment
Of Judge William Warner
The Missouri decoration included Garii-
ncr La,hrop of Kansas city, }. l.. Bit-
finger OF ST. Joseph =. ". liasl,in OK
sodalia, Mayor c. +. Walbriisc and 4. d.
Dyer of St Louis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
sKnron OF MS LIFE.

Fan Francisco. Cal, February a..-Judgs
Joseph MoKcnna, who it Ia announced will
bo secretary OF the interior In the cabinet
OF President Mckinley, was born in Phiia-
dclphia in 1894, Whom IL years Of age he
was drought by his parents to California.
thV family settling at nenrcia. He studied
law at 81. Augustine college, being admit
ted TO the bar in 1866, In the same year,
when 22 years OF age he was elected dis,
trlct attorney OF Solona county. holding
the position for four years. In 1876 he
was elected n member Of tho State lcgia-
lnturc and in tho following year he was u
candidnto for congress from the Thirty
first district. being defeated by John X.
Lutrcll. Three years later, however, he was
elected to congress, holding tho position
for four successive terms, his majority at
tho polls increasing with each succeeding
year,
While serving HIS fourth congressional
term ho was appointed by President Har-
rison In 1899 Judge of the United States
circuit court, succeeding Judge Sawyer lilo
has rendered many important decisions,
notably in connection with the railroad
legislation in California during his tlve
years Of service on the bench.
Judge Mckonnn has wife and two
daughters, who are prominent In society.
All tho members OF the family arc deyout
Roman Catholics.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Washington. February 3.-The house
committee on patents today ordered a re-
port on the bill introduced by Mr.. Fairchild
of New York to prevent fraudulent use OF
the word Copyright The bill was asked
uncopyrighted works are brought into the
United States labeled Copyrighted" and
sold as such. although they are not copy
righted and do not pay duty as copyrighted
works. Representatives of the publishing
and importing interests were before the
committee and the bill was amended 10
meet their views Heavy penalties are, at
tached In IFS violation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Washington, February 3.-The senate
bill for an international monetary confer
ence which is being pushed by republican
SCI ators. will be considered tomorrow by
the house committee on coinage. TO which
1t was referred and members OF the
committee. expect that 1t will be reported
to the house without much opposition.
Representative W. A. Stone of Pennsyl.
vania, the chairman Of the committee,
talked with Speaker Reed about the bill
today He was confident that the commit
tee on rules VIII give day for debate
soon II the bill is reported.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
THE HOUSE.
Election Contest
Decided in Favor of swanson.


Washington, February 3-The contested
election case of Cornett VS.. Swanson from
tho First Virginia district occupied the at
tention of the house today, Three repub-
leans and three democrats on the election
Committee had reported In favor OF the
democratic contestee, Mr.. Swanson, and
three republicans offered minority report
recommending that the seat be declared
vacant on the ground that fair election
could not be held under the virginia eiec-
tion laws.
Tie majority report was sustained by MT
Mccall (Rep) of Massachusetts, MI Jones
neml Of Virginia Mr.. jenkins tkep) OF
wisconsin, and the contentious OF the NIL
rority by Mr. Thomas tRep.l OF tennessee
When the vote came to be TAKEN the
minority could not muster enough votes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Guthrie. o. n, February 3.-Crime has
bcroms so prevalent In washha county
that three hundreds farmers have met
az Cloud chief ana 0rfaniZcd law and
order league. Every member has agreed
rot to go on the bond OF amy person
charged with rslony. to help the officers
aud hunt down all criminals. to protect all
witnesses for the State and 80 prosecute
anv person who attempts TO iniimdato
Witnesses II iH also tacitly understood
that they Will promptly hang the hrst ca
lie thief or murderer caught.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

The Cunningham paper mill at Sugar
land nearly completed.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows ad-
jeurn. Fort Worth selected as the ncy.
place of meeting.
Woodmen of the World of New Mexico
Arizona and Texas in session at Austin
state Chairman Green issues a circular
to the faithful announcing thai he is
going to Washington and that he con-
trolls the Texas patronage.
Isig demand from Northern markets for
coast country cabbage.
Hon. w. j. Bryan and party return from
their duck hunt having enjoyed great
sport. Mr.. Bryan will visit his sister ait
Honey Grove speak at Sherman and on
Saturday leave for home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Nebraska City. Neb.. February 3.-Fiye
children, ranging In age from to II, broke
through the ice while skating on a pond
near the Missouri river on the Iowa side
across from this city last night. and were
drowned Three boys belonged to the fam
lily Of II. g. Gusson. one boy to the family
OF Phoenix Gibson and one girl to ], Nc
llyane.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Washington. February 3.-The hill pro-
v,ding for the creation Of the cabinet posi-.
lion of secretary Of labor was discussed to-
day by the house committee on labor. The
committee considered the suggestion tina,
the department should include commerce
labor and manufactures but no action was
,1tF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

washlngon. February 3.-'The president
today sent the senate the following nomi-
nations:
Postmasters--Miss AIDE L. Dewes, Pilot
Point, Texas. Susie C. Lyman. stephenviiie,
Texas: Jesse l.. Reese. Velasco. Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
IODAY'S FORECAST.

ItIRKSVILIsE. Mo--A State convention
opposed TO secret societies VIII be held
here today. 1t e. said the convention may
try to call a National meeting for next
summer.
ALBANY. N. Y.--The senate committee
on miosellaneous corpora tons will give ~
hearing lolay on Senator Cantor's b. for
dollar gas IN New York city. and pro-
viding for a municipal commission 10 reg
ulate the qlalty Of gas furnished con-
runners. This IS oniy one stcp II IL said
in the progress toaaIls municipal owner
ship OF gas plants
GENEVA, N. VA conference OF gem
cral secretaries of this State Will be held
in conjunction with the Young liens
orn New York here beginning today.
FRANKLIN, Tenn Tho annual State
convention of the Young Mems Christian
associations OF Tennessee VIII he held here
commencing Today and lasting four lays.
NEW YORK-Citlzens favoring Henry
u. Furroy's new movement of T'ammany
Hall democrats who are opposed 70 tie
leadership Of j. G. Sheehan WA hold
primary meetings today further TO boom
the cause.
MoNTREAL-The Canadian figure skat-
ing CHAMPIONSHIPS wail be held here to-
day. Mchnelsoh. who skated third nj
the recent contests AZ New York. Will
probably be a leading conpetitor, Tins
WIDTH ~ tnhiHIibnffiIp "hfN'inE ihtN " iaf ifc
leid tomorrow and next day under th0
auspices OF tho Canadian Amateur Skat-
ing association.
NEW YORK-The annual German char
4ty ball will take place doday an tho Met
ropolitan opera house. The COMMITTEES
than will have charge OF the bali Will Re
formed from tho three bachelor societieo
OF the Arioh. German LIederkranz ana
Beethoven MaenDerchor. The special
| rolonaise, which will be danced by tho
members OF the committee with their ~.
| dies