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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
LONG AND BITTER FIGHT
Between havemeyer and Arbucklc Promised
Unless Settled in Few Days.

Chicago, Jan. 1S.-''Unless a compro-
mise is effected between the Have
Meyer interest and Mr.. Arbuckle with
in the next four or five days." said Mr..
Mclaughlin, Sunday, 1.-The fight be-
tween them win be long and bitter and
will prove expensive to both. l am be-
ginning to hope that some of my ar
guments with each are beginning to
have some effect and the whole mat
ter will be settled
Mr.. Mclaughlin bases his hopes of a
compromise on the fact that a con-
tinuance of the hearing of arguments
for a receiver for Woolson Co. of Tole-
do Thursday. was taken until Jan. %,
at the request of the plaintiff and with
the full consent of the defendant.
The sales of coffee being made at cut
prices in Chicago are enormous and
the principal dealers are away behind
in orders.
Mr.. Mclaughlin would neither deny
nor affirm that the Havemeyer inter-
est had been negotiating with him for
the purchase of his plant, but reiter-
ated his former statement that he had
not sold and did not want to sell.
1.-THE lowest price 1 would consider"
said he. would be at least three times
the value of the business, and of course
not anybody would be foolish enough
to pay me that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
HE'S BETTER DEAD.
Murder and Attempted Sui.
eide at Springfield, Mass.
Ugly Austrian Pole After Trying to
Assault Young Stepdaughter,
Shoots Her, Killing Her Instantly Then Shoots
Himself In Head.

Springfield, Mass. Jan. 1S.--On Sharon
street. early Sunday morning, Domi-
nick Kratafoski, an Austrian Pole. shot
his stepdaughter twice. killing her al
most instantly, and then turning the
revolver against himself, put bullet
into his own brain. He tried twice to
shoot himself but only one of the bull
let's took effect, the other merely brus-
ing against his side and did not pene-
trate into the body. He is lying at the
Springfield hospital with the prospects
against his recovery.
The people concerned in the crime are
of the worst element of the population
and an investigation into the affairs of
the family brings to light a peculiar
vicious state of things. 1t seems that
Kratafoski has been criminally init
mate with his stepdaughter for nearly
year. Whenever he is drunk, which
has been quite often, he has tried to as
sault her and she had often complained
to the police. About year ago the
police were called to the house to af-
ford her protection against her step
father.
Sunday morning. kratafoski tried to
assault her again with one or two peo-
pie in the room. She resisted and in d
fit of rage he shot her. He had
threatened to do this on similar occa-
sion and seems to have bought a re-
volver for the purpose. The first shot
was fired while the girl was sitting
upon cot bed In the kitchen where
she slept with her mother.
The wound was not fatal and she
strated to run into one of the other
rooms when the second shot took effect
near the heart and killed her almost
instantly. Kratafoski then retreated
into his own bedroom and fired two
shots at himself. one of them entering
the brain through the ear. He has
figured in other affairs. and not long
ago. was on trial for highway robbery
but could not be convicted.
1t is thought that he committed some
crime in Europe before coming to this
country. He is %. and came to this
city from Chicopee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Man ufacturers' Convention.

Philadelphia. Jan. 1S-Returns thus
far received at the offices of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers in
Cicate that very large proportion OF
the entire membership of the associa
ton will be in attendance at the sec
ord annual convention of the assoc.a-
ton. which is tof,e held in Philadelphia
On Jan. 26. q and IS. Over $50 members
have already sisnified their intention of
being present at the convention, and this
number of delegates will be largely in
creased. Invitations have been sent
to over 1000 leading manufacturers out
side the membership of the association.
for the purpose Of making this conven-
ton a general gathering of manufac-
turers from all sections of the coun-
try and representing all branches of in
dustry. The attendance of non-mem-
kers will be unusually large. as shown
by the replies already received from
those who have definitely decided to be
present. The convention will be essen
TALLY a business affair, and the pro-
gram has been made up with this in
view. Many matters of Importance to
the manufacturing interests of the
country will be discussed in the conven-
ton, and a large share of attention will
he devoted to the foreign trade of the
United States. One feature of particu-
lar interest in this connection will be
a symposium on Methods of Promoting
Foreign Trade which will embrace a
number of brief addresses of an emil
nently practical character by members
of the association, who have recently
visited various foreign countries upon
business affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
CALIFORNIA REJ0ICES.
Mass Meetings All Over State Celebrating De.
feat Of Pacific Funding Bill.

San Francisco. Jan. 1S.-Mass meet
ings were held in nearly all the cities
and towns of California. Saturday, in
honor of the defeat of the Pacific Rail-
road funding bill in the House of Rep
resentatives. the day having been set
aside as holiday by Gov. Budd. In
San Francisco bonfires were lighted on
the principal streets and fireworks in
profusion were exploded from the
housetops.
At mass meeting here. presided over
by Mayor Phelan. resolutions were
adopted thanking the House for its ac-
ton in throwing out the bill. requiring
the government to maintain the Cen
trail Pacific as an independent through.
competing line, whether in private
hands or under receivers appointed by
the federal courts, protesting against
passage of the Gear bill in the Senate
and rendering thanks to those who as
sisted in the fight against the funding
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
PNEUMONIA AND W0RRIMeNT
Causes Death Of W. S. Moore. Ne Of the
SceIey Dinner Fame.

New York. Jan. lS.-Mm. S. Moore, a
theatrical agent. who was the cause oi
Captain Chapman's raiding the Seeley
dinner at Sherrys' by reporting tina,
his step-daughter. Anna Pelle.a dancer
had been asked to dance in the
altogether" died here, Sunday OF
pneumonia.
Moore was So years old. He was a;
one time manager of the Little Ty-
coon" Opera Co. and acted as manager
of many of III. X. Jacobs theatres and
Harry Miners Sth Avenue theatre. this
city. He was manager of the Imperial
Opera Co.
Moore had been greatly worried over
the publicity that came to him and his
family because of the Seeley dinner
Mrs. Moore thinks her husbands death
was FASTENED by this worry. She says
that Moore received many threatening
letters from some of the guests at the
dinner. who threatened to knock him
out for what he testified to at the
hearings before Commissioner Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
MEN NOT wANTED.
16nsral Rivera Says Cuba Only Needs Rinss
and CARTRIDGES.

New York, Jan. 1S.-The World this
morning publishes an interview WITH
General Ruis Rivera. The despatch -
dated "In the field near San Caystano'
province of Pinar del Rio" In this In
terview General Rivera says:
Il do not wish to criticise our frienos
In the United States, for believe them
referring to the junta) patriotic men anu
striving to do their best for Cuba. but we
here in Pinar del Rio have been some-
| what neglected.
Great reliance was placed upon Gen.
| eral Maceo. our beloved commander, and
| II was thought that he could not only
defeat the enemy in the province. nut
1 finally make a junction with Gomez.
But he knew, and our friends should
| have known also, that four or five or ten
thousand men, poorly armed and most
of the time with but scanty ammuni-
! ton. could not prevail against $4,000
we'll armed and well fed troops. One or
two small expeditions landed-One at
Corientes bay-but otherwise for nine
| months We have been depending upon
our strategy and knowledge Of the prov
ince to keep us out of a pitched battle.
Speaking with reference to cannon.
] wish it could be communicated to our
friends in the United States that cannon
are more in the way of ourselves than Of
the enemy in this province. In the first
place, they are announcement to take
about over the hills, through the low
| land manigua and among the woods.
The cannon we now have represents an
outlay of $4,000 or $4,000. and yet almost
.s0@ IL n fS,, 4 l..,\
! sum.
"Of course when we are in a position
to assault Havana heavy guns will be
a necessity. Do we expect to soon? No:
not very soon-about the end of the
winter, l hope.
1--WE do not need men, and, above all,
we do not want foreigners to come. un-
less they are men of military science. 1t
is not. you know, because of any lack
of appreciation for the sympathy or as
sistance of the foreigners. We pray
and we thank God that the American ma
ton exists. and we know ans appre-
ciate the great help it has been to us.
y. But we do not want young Americans
to come to Cuba as fighters. Not one in
10 knows word of the language Of our
country. a language we would change. II
we could, since we dislike everything
Spanish
But. as Il matter of fact, we are not in
need of men at all. The whole native
population is with us and I am conf
dent an army of $4,000 could be placed
in Havana province before the winter is
over if we had but the arms and ammu-
milton. Our Cubans are brave and pa
triotic and willing to die for our repub-
lie. but they are not crazy enough to
face an enemy's bullets with empty
hands. Tell the American people to
give us 10000 rifles and a supply of cart
ridges and we will whip HI out of
Weyler and his trocha before the win
ter ends"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
CABINET STRAWS.
President-elect Passes a Quiet
Sunday at Canton.
Congressman McCIeary Of Minnesota
Becomes Cabinet Possibility.
This Week Will Probably Settle Chances Of
New yVrk and Pacific Coast.

Canton. Ohio. Jan. 1S.-This was q
quiet Sunday at the Mckinley home.
The President-elect rested and went to
church.
Now that Senator Sherman has ac-
cepted the portfolio Of state. the rest
of the cabinet seems ito center on a
secretary of the treasury. Charles
Emory Smith has been mentioned fire.
quently in connection with this posi-
ton, but another name has been sug-
gested. which win receive due con-
sideration at the hands of the Presi-
dentelcct This treasury possibility
is Congressman j. NJ. McCleary of Min
nesota. He attracted the attention of
the President-elect by his forciable
speeches in Congress on the silver
Ques tion.
Representative McCleary is a Cana
dian by birth. and was an educator be-
fore he went into politics. The Presi-
dent-elect would be glad to find a
suitable man for secretary of the treas
ury outside of New York, in order that
no suspicion of complications with Wall
street may attach to him. If the best
man for the place is clearly shown to
be in New York, the appointment will
be made from that state.
The friends of Gen. Alger who have
come here from time to time. are feel
ing very hopeful.
1t is likely that the present week will
see the President-ese reach definite
conclusion respecting the appointment
Of cabinet officer from the Pacific
slope. Judge McKenna is thought by
these much given to cabinet specula-
ton to be in the lead.
An effort of great persistercy and
vigor is being made to secure the APP
pointment of a man from this state to
the position of secretary of agriculture.
The other name most frequently heard
in connection with this place is ex-
Congressman James Wilson ofIowa. Mr..
Wilson was strongly endorsed by Sena-
tor Allison. The President-elect is in
no haste about making this appoint
merit and it may be one of the last
agreed upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

There has been considerable tain re-
Gently about reorganizing the band. 1t
will be remembered that a band was
organized about a year ago am had
just begun to make some progress
when it disbanded. The cause of this
was that the band consisted largely of
raw material and because many who
needed practice most could not be in
duced to attend regularly. AS there is
material, Inexperienced and inexperienced,
plenty of support from the town and
an abundance of good leaders. why
then cannot the other requisites be pro-
vided and good band organized and
maintained?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

A special to the Jacksonville. Fla. Citi-
incident occurred at the circuit court.
Saturday. Charles Hall. an aged and
highly respected citizen of Mobile who
was arrested, last summer. for murder
committed in this county % years ago
and released on a bond of $4,000. was in
court to answer to the charge. His case
was set for trial on the Sth of February,
and ne left the court room. In the mean
time the grand jury had come into court
and filed new Indictment against him
for murder it being held by the state
attorney that the old Indictment is de-
fective. Hall was Immediately taken into
custody by the sheriff and committed.
The strangest part of the case is that
nearly every witness to the crime of a
quarter of a century ago is alive and APP
peared before the grand jury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Meeting Of Turf Publishing Co.

The annual meeting of the Turf
Publishing Co. was held at the office
# the Turf, Farm and Home, yester-
lay. The following officers were
elected President. A. r. Cobb. Port
and; vice president. w. w. Stetson,
Auburn: clerk. treasurer and mana
ger, E. p. Mayo, Fairfield; the three
Gentlemen above named and H. G.
Foster, Waterville, and Hon. A. r.
Savage of Auburn constituted the
BOARD of directors. The party was en-
tertained at dinner at the Bay View
~ Manager Mayo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
CUBAN NEWS.
Still Rumored That Maceo Lives Gomez
Ready to Meet Weyler.

Kingston. ia, Jan. lS.-Seven Cubans.
including Senior Sauvannell. have arrived
here, bringing dispatches from Cuba In
accordance with the quarantine regula-
tions. they were detained for observation.
Rumors continue to reach here that
Maceo. the rebel leader. is still alive. 1t
is said that he was desperately wounded
in the engagement i'm which he was re-
ported to have been killed. but he is now
improving. Little credence is placed in
these rumors.
Advices have reached here to the effect
that Maxine Gomez. the insurgent COM
mander-in-chief. has his forces COM
pietely equipped and is prepared to open
a vigorous campaign against Captain
General Weyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Corpus Christi, Tex, Jan. 1S-It is a
well known fact among certain parties
here that while Dan Stuart was in Cor
pus Christi last May he held several con-
situations with leading Brownsville
attorney, the result of which was the
lease of an island in the Rio Grande
river from the Mexican government
Several knowing ones have asserted tina t
the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight will be
pulled off on the island, which is about
ten miles from Brownsville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Summer School For Moody

New York, Jan. 1S.-The Advertiser
this morning says: a determined eff
fort is being made to secure fund OF
$25, 200 to build chapel for the summer
school at Northfield. to be presented to
Dwight l.. Moody on his Goth birthday.
Feb. 5. The idea is to have half the
money given in this country and half in
England. and there is every indication
of success. The chapel, when. built,
will practically complete the chain of
Mortified school buildings, which has
been evolved during the past Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Sunday afternoon there was no meet
ng at Mission hall. those who usually
attend there having Joined forces with
he Advents. Evangelist Wood, who
will & to Waterville. this week. con-
1ucted the meeting. The hall was so
Tiled that one lady, although sitting
near the door, came very near fainting.
At o'clock the crowd took up their
chairs and settees and descended to the
Y. NJ. C. A. rooms, where the meeting
was led by Mr.. Hunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Wednesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
F. Gerald will open the doors of their
home for a musical to be held under
the auspices of the Methodist choir.
This choir has gained anexcellent repu-
tation for its fine music during the past
year and great treat is promised
those who attend this musical. The
following programme has been pre-
pared: Selection, Utopian Quartet;
piano duet, Misses Towne: song, Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Relief I'm SIX Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account Of its exceeding promptness IN
relieving pain in the bladder. Kidneys
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re.
tention of water and pain in passing =
almost Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this Is your remedy. 500
by Bowditch, Webster 4 Co.. Druggists'
Augusta, Me. decldsmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

urday evening, Jan. IS, 1897, with the
following programme:
Selection,
Utopian Male Quartet of Waterville
organ Solo. Miss Mabel Hodges Hodges
Recitation Ned Simpson
Margaret and Agnes Reed
Dialogue. Taking Photo"-Eddie
son. Belle Pollard.
Singing. Scholars
Recitation, Eva Meader
Flute Solo, Mr.. Sidney Fuller
Reading. Winnie Simpson
Selection Utopian Quartet
Recitation. Mary Spencer
Recitation, Gertrude Shannon
Song, Mrs. Maud Simpson
Organ Solo, Miss Mabel Hodges
Reading, Miss Alice Wheeler
Song. Mrs. Susie Fuller
Dialogue. Gypsy Fortune Teller
Scholars
Song. "Gwine Back to Dixie Scholars
Selection, Utopian Quartz:
The object of the entertainment was
FOR the purpose of purchasing a set
If the Encyclopedia Dictionary for the
Use of the school. and the large attend
lnce showed the interest taken in the
school by the scholars, teachers and
parents.
The proceeds of the evening was
.bout $4,000, which will be expended in
,uying the dictionary and other school
furniture.
The selections by the Utopian Male
Quartet of Waterville were fine and
veil rendered. and were much appre-
lated by the audience.
The scholars all rendered their parts
inely and showed the excellent train
ng they are receiving from the teach
rs. The songs by Mrs. Maud Simp-
on and Mrs. Susie Fuller were very
appropriate and finely rendered. The
lutte solo by Mr.. Sidney Fuller and the
rgan solo by Miss Mabel Hodges were
veil executed.
Much credit is due Mr.. j. w. Mari
If the Winslow school board, who
planned and managed the entertain
nent. and shows the interest he is TAX
ng in the schools of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
los. c. WILLARD DEAD.
One Of The. Brothers Owning Famous Willard s
Hotel At washington.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-Jos c. Willard,
owner of the well-knOwn Wizards hotel.
died here. Sunday afternoon, aged 80 Mr.,
Willard was native of Vermont. He
and two brothers came here from Albany
many years ago. and became owners of
Wizards hotel. Some years ago. Joseph
Although he was very wealthy and
owned much valuable real estate in
Washington, he lived as recluse for
many years. and was little known, except
by name, to the present generation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

A party of young men We're skating
and playing polo near SaVage'S ice
house. Saturday afternoon, when a
young fellow. George Brown by name.
while much absorbed in the game. ac-
cidentally skated into an open place in
the ice. The water was deep. but with
great presence of mind, he caught hold
Of the ice near and pulled himself to a
safer position. 1t was narrow
pScane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Indian Famine Conditions.

London, Jan. 1S.-The Daily Nails
Bombay correspondent says: I'm the
Banda district the famine conditions are
narrowing. The, whole population is
without food, and the people are dying
in the road rather than accept the gov
eminent relief"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Sunday evening. a union temperance
meeting was held in the Methodist
church, which although the evening was
quite stormy, was well attended. The
meeting opened with Scripture reading
by Rev. E. V. Stevens and prayer by
Rev. NJ. F.. Reed, after which a most
interesting discourse was delivered by
Rev. w. F. Berry of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Now Opera House Burned,

Winnipeg, Man., Jan. 1S.-The Grand
Opera house here was burned yesterday.
The theatre was opened only two
laonths ago. 1t adjoined the Hotel Man
itoba, which had a narrow escape. the
interior being flooded with water Loss,
S4O.O OO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

A dispatch to Lloyds. London. from
steamer Albany went ashore. Saturday.
at Blankenese. on the river Elbe. and
was full of water. was an error. The dis
patch states that the steamer Dartmoor
(Bro from Hamburg for Norfolk collided
with and sank the steamer ALBANIA tBro
from Hamburg for Boston. at Blanken-
csc. Saturday. The Dartmoor was not
damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

The death of Mrs. Charles Barbeau
occurred, Saturday afternoon. at her
residence on East Front street. The
funeral services took place, Monday
afternoon. from the house, with the
services conducted by Rev. Fl. w. Kim
ball. pastor of the Congregational
church. The interment will be at the
South Side cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Beginning. next Monday evening.
there will be delivered in the Bethany
Baptist church, by DR.. Pepper of
Waterville. a University Extension
course of five lectures on the Bible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

John F. Blake held his 1S-months- old
child on red hot stove. Saturday
in his tenement in Slade Mill block.
Fall River. end has been arrested on
charge of attempted murder. Blake
was drunk. The child will recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Five-Year-Old Bow Drovned.

Pawtucket' r. l., Janos.-Patrick Ellis
worth, S years old, was drowned in
SCOTS pond Saturday evening while
skating. He was with companion Of
about his own age at the time, and the
boy was SO frightened that he did not
tell what had become of young Ellis
worth until yesterday. The body has
not been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
Blood Is Life.

It. is the medium which carries to
every nerve, muscle, organ and fibre its
nourishment and strength. If the
blood is pure, rich and healthy you Will
be well; if impure, disease will soon
overtake you. Hoods Sarsaparilla mas
power to keep you in health by max
ing kour blood rich and pure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Thorough preparations have been
made by the several committees and
Ill who attend the convention, Friday,
Will he sure of a profitable meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS f os
their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with rEMr I ~
SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD, S0Enl M r. rs
and is the best remedy for DIARRhEA. oo VA ~
Druggists every part Of the world BE sur ..Ss m
for Mrs. Winslows Soothing syrup, anu S~i,r
,ther kind. Twenty-Five cents q bottle. o""Hs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Brown of Bur-
lington, VT, are in town few days,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Brown.