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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
55th CONGRESS-.
Senate Talks About Armor
Plate and Government Plant.
Finally Adopts Amendment Limiting
Cost Of Armor to $500 Per Ton.
PopuIist Simpson Entertains the House in
Its Three Minutes Session.

Washington, July 13.-The price to be
paid for armor plate for the three new
battleships now in course of constrUc-
ton, was the theme of extended, and at
times, lively debate in the Senate, to-
day. Late in the day an amendment to
the deficiency appropriation bill was
agreed to, restricting the price Of
armor plate to 5000 per ton. or $125 less
than the amendment reported by the
committee and recommended by the
navy department as the minimum rate
acceptable to the armor contractors.
Another amendment inserted in the
bill directs the secretary of the navy to
Investigate as to the establishment OF
a government armor factory and to re-
port to the next session of Congress
During the debate Mr.. Hale urged
that the failure to equip the battleships
with arnor would humiliatc the United
States in the eyes of the world and
would lessen our naval power at a time
of possible foreign complications.
After inserting the armor amend
ments. the deficiency appropriation bill.
the last Of the great supply measures,
was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
BE CAREFUL, JAPAN !!
Uncle Sam Is Closely Watch
ing Your Course in Hawaii.
Any Aggressive Act Will Be Followed
by Hosting Old Glory.
And Flag Will Be Protected BY Blue Jackets
and Warships.

New York, July ia special to the
Herald from Washington says: Any
aggressive interference on the part Of
Japan will result in the landing of blue
jackets and marines and the hosting of
the American flag over the Hawaiian
islands. with or without the ratifica-
ton of the pending annexation treaty
The administration realizing that
some crisis might arise while the treaty
still hangs fire in the Senate, has taken
steps to be prepared for any emergency.
Rear Admiral Beardslee will have,
when the next steamer arrives in
Honolulu. instructions giving him
power to act in the manner indi-s
Gated above at the first sign Of.
aggression on the part of Japan, orr
trouble of any kind with which the
local authorities are not able to cope. :
1t was not until after the receipt OF
the last mail advices from Hawaii that
the officials considered it necessary. to
issue any specific instructions to the
American minister and the naval CONF
mander at Hawaii regarding the course
to be pursued in the event of trouble.
These advices were of such a nature
as to cause a conference between the
state and navy department officials
which has resulted in the Instructions,
which contemplate the landing of mar
ines and the hosting of the American
flag over the government buildings in
Honolulu on the first sign of interfen-
ence by any foreign nation.
While believing the reports concern
| ing the possible aggression by Japan
We're unnecessarily alarming, the au-
thorities have considered it prudent to
have the American representatives in
Hawaii clothed with all necessary au-
thority to act promptly and forcibly il
the occasion should arise. They do not
now believe that Japan, knowing the
positive purpose of the United States
to annex the island. will go beyond q
| little diplomacy to prevent the consum-
| nation of that policy.
Rear Admiral Beardslec will be
given sufficient force to carry out any
programme that events may force up
on him. j is definitely settled that the
battleship oregon. now en- route to San
Francisco from Seattle will be dis
patched to Hawaii as soon as she can
| be prepared for the voyage. This will
give Admiral Beardslee three vessels
the Oregon, Philadelphia and Marion
Japan has at present only one vessel
| in the harbor at Honolulu. the cruiser
Naniwa. She has another cruiser at San
Francisco awaiting orders which may
take her to the Hawaiian islands.
Members of the Senate committee on
foreign relations having been informed
of the purpose of the administration
to assume control of affairs in Hawaii
in the event of Japanese interference.
do not consider that the annexation
treaty is endangered by delay.
The treaty will be reported to the
Senate, but unless some unexpected
emergency arises it is not the present
intention of the committee to press ii
to a final vote. They are seemingly
not at all worried by the protests and
threatening manner of Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
SAC0 RIVER ROAD.
Commissioners Approve the
Articles Of Incorporation.
Breezy Items from That Handsome
Summer Resort, Ocean Point.
Death Of Hon. Cakes Howard Of Winthrop
Aged SO Years.

Portland. July 13.-The railroad COM
missioners We're in session at the West
End hotel. today and approved the ar
ticlos Of association of the Saco River
Railroad, which is to extend from Saco
to Bonney Eagle, passing through the
village of Buxton, a distance of about
20 miles.
The incorporators are Messrs. Charles
s. Hamilton and William A. Roberts OF
Biddeford; j. O. Bradbury of Saco;
Francis A. Hobart of Braintree, Mass
and Oliver Downing and e. b. Lorine
of Boston.
The promoters of the new road say
that ii would be Il feeder to both the
Boston 81 Maine and the Portland &
Rochester. They say that the greater
part of the funds is already secured
The capital stock Of the company is
$3.50, 000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
WITH DEATHlY WHITE FACE
Howard Benham Hears Mother in Law Swear
He Killed His Wife.

Batavia, n. Y, July 12.-SenSational
evidence was given. Monday, in tht
trial of Howard Benham. the banker
accused of the murder of his young
wife Florence. Mrs. Farrant. tho
mother of Mrs. Benham, testified that
on the night of her daughters dealt
Bcnham persuaded her to leave the
sick room, saying he would take care
of Florence. At / o'clock in lie morn
ing the patient was all right.
Later in the night did you hear any
thing more?' she was asked.
Yes, | heard loud talking and heard
Flossie say: Howard, | don't want to
take that: | don't want to, Howard |
think you're just as mean as you can
can be
What ncxt?"
Il went into the room and there lay
my poor daughter, dying"
Mrs. Farrant trembled and she broke
down crying i'll low sobs.
What was Benham doing?"
He was walking about the room
swearing because Klein did not hurry
up and go after the DOCTOR
During all this testimony. Benham
sat back in his chair, with his email,
dark eyes riveted upon the witness
and his face almost as white as the
rose in his buttonhole.
In her direct examination Mrs. Far
rant said it was nearly an hour after
she heard her daughter protest against
the medicine before Benham called her.
On ss-examination she said it was
about five minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
AT ODEAN POINT.
This Bcautifu! Resort Escapes the Hot Wave
Several New Cottages.

Ocean Point, July 13.-(Special Tho
week has hurried many who yearly
come to Ocean Point, to this delightful.
cool resort At this writing nearly all
of the cottages are occupied t35 in mum
ber) by very happy and contcnted peo-
pie, who own or have rented cottages
for the season.
Four nice and beautiful cottages nave
been built this summer, one owned by
Dr. Giddings of Gardiner, and another
by Capt. n. w. Cole of Augusta, are
near the wharf. and along with Dr..
Crooker's hotel and other new buildings
constitute a great addition to this part
Of he Point
The Atlantic House. Mrs. c. Il. Hoxie.
is filling up fast, and applications are
daily received from persons ami
families who desire rooms and meals
for from three to six weeks in advance.
The same is also true at the Harlow
House, and more applications have been
received than ever before, and none
have been rejected. although rooms
for some must he furnished by these
entcrprising houses in other cottages,
which they rent for the benefit of their
numerous hoarders.
NO better set tables can lie found IN
any of the hotels on the coast, a many
affirm who have visited them all ana
your correspondent can vouch for this
50 far as the Atlantic House is CON
cerned.
Last evening the sky was made lurid
| by the fireworks displayed in front of
he Nickery cottage, in honor of the ar
rival of DIR. Hill and his beautiful wife.
who are stopping with his honor, Z. O.
Vickery.
Notwithstanding the quietness of this
lovely cool retreat there is continual fun
in store for all who love it, and occa-
sionally an episode which causes one
| hair to stand on end, and fingers t.
Jingle by the quick flow of blood coca
stoned by the startling affirmation of
man overheard, or lost upon the rocks,
on a moonlight night,
| Two of Augustus well known young
| ladies, the Misses Marion Hoxie and
| Clara Folsom. taking advantage of the
| low tide of water, one afternoon lately,
at Ocean Point, ventured out upon a
| point Of the shore ledge fronting the
fiOXie cottage to enjoy a closer view OF
| t he reCeding ocean. They had provided
themselves with numerous cushions
| from the cottage. ana lying down upon
the point of rock high up from the
water, they soon fell asleep. When
they aWoke they found the tide had
come in and left them upon Il rocky
ISLAND, separated from the main land
by an intervening space of seething
water more than ten feet i'll width, and
very deep. For a moment distraction
completely filed their minds. Soon.
however, "A spirit of bravery and tru"
courage came to their relief, as did
their voices In this way they at
tractcd the attention of Earnest Well
man, who flow to their relief, and by
the aid of a long ladder and many
boards of lumber. eXtricated them from
fhr laws of death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
IN WEST VIRGINIA.
DilIonvalc Men Still Out = Railroads will
Handle No West Virginia Coal.

Massilon. Ohio, July 13.-The miners at
DiilonVaie have not yet resumed work.
but they are being closely watched by
the union men to prevent their making
break. for it is believed an attempt may
be made at any time to operate the
mines. If that is done, there is certain
to be trouble.
No West Virginia coal has yet been
moved by either the Wheeling q Lake
Erie or Cleveland. Lorraine q Wheeling
Railways. and ii was rumored that nei-
Their these roads nor the Baltimore &
Ohio would haul West Virginia coal be-
cause of the injurious effect upon the
Ohio operators There is no truth in that
report. 1t is denied 10y the general mana
gers of both the Wheeling roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
PROSPERITY At MADISON.
The Pulp and Wooden Mills All Running and
Everyone Doing Good Business.

Madison, July -(SpcciaD. The
season of prosperity has finally come to
this town if the degree of industry is
any indication. AS MAS announced,
ing Investment Co. started up with a
fun compliment of help. last week. and
will now be kept at work might and day
for an indefinite period. The company
has stock enough to keep the mill run
ming for more than a year and then
there will be the new cut to draw from.
All the wooden mills are running full
time with full crews. The other
smaller industries of the town are do
ing good business and it seems like
old times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
HURRICANE FORCE
In the Gale that Swept Over
New England, Tuesday.
The Breeze" Kicks Up a Decidedly
Nasty Sea Along the Coast.
Numerous Vessels Reported Ashore But 70
Lives Are So Far Lost.

Boston, July ia 40 miles an hour
breeze caused quite rough sea in the
harbor, last night and today, and the
crew of the new life saving station nj
City Point were kept busy among the
scores of yachts which are anchored
there. trying to prevent them from GO
ing ashore or running up against the
iron pier.
In spite of their vigilance. however
about Il dozen of the pleasure Graf;
dragged anchor and broke away, striil-
ing bottom and sustaining more or les;
serious damage.
The British schooner Nugget, 70
Briigewater, N. s., was blown ashort
on the south side of Governor Islane
during The heavy southeast gale, thi:
morning. The Nugget has a large ear
so consisting principally of flour. Sh,
lies in an easy position and viii prob.
ably be pulled off at high tide. tomor
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
MEDICAL REGISTRATION.
Thirty. seven Applicants for Certificates Be-
lore Board at Portland, Tuesday.

Portland, July 13.-Thirty- APP
plicants for medical registration APP
peared for examination in the City
building, today. They came from all
parts of the State and there were sew
cral from other states. Those who
came from states outside of Maine are
spending the summer at the different
resorts and by the law. before they can
practice they must pass the examina-
ton before the registration board.
The examination. today was con-
Quoted by DIR. Laughton of Bangor. DR.
Lord of Biddeford. DIR. Harvey of New
port, DIR. Vose and DR.. Meserve OF
Portland and DR.. Martin of Augusta
Most of the applicants passed the eN-
animation. but there usually is u few
who fail to get through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
SUMMER SCHOOL At ORORO.
Third Annual Session. In Charge Of Superin
tendent Stctson and Pres. Harris.

Orono. July 13.-The third annual
session of the University of Maine
summer school opened at Orono, Mon
day, under the direction of State Su-
perintendent of Schools W. w, Stetsou
and President Harris.
The different departments were con-
Quoted by the following: Physics,
Prof Stevens: natural history. Prof
Harvey: mathematics, President Har-
ris; chemistry. Prof. Colby; common
school branches. j. K. P0ttle. only a
few teachers registered, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
RE CEIVE BETTER PAY.
Schacks Mines Men in Ohio Arc Reluctant
10 Leave Their Work.

Bellaire, Ohio, July l3.-The miners at
Schacks mines have been called upon
by committee of two from each of the
mines along the Baltimore * Ohio, who
asked them to quit work. They gave
the committee no satisfaction beyond
the indication THAT they were receiving
better pay than the others were strik-
ing for. This word was passed along
the lines, and the miners called an
other mass meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
CITY OF AUGUSTA


Notice is hereby given that the taxes
assessed on the polls and estates of the
Guy OF Augusta for the year 1897 were
committed to j. r. Townsend, collector
OF o., SAID city, on the 18th day of June. 1897.
mat ny a vote of the city council of
said city. said taxes are due and pay
ape ape TO said collector. on or before the
abatement or discount of per cent. will
oe allowed on all taxes assessed for the
year iSs1 which shall be voluntarily paid
10 SAID collector on or before the 18th
uay OF August, 1897, and interest at per
Ill. . VIII be added to all of said taxes
remaining unpaid. Sept. Is, 1897. from
that date
]. r. TOWNSEND, Collector.
augusta, June Is, 1897. tune16dtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
DAMAGE At HULL.
Yachts and Houses Along the Beach Suffer
ircm the Heavy Gale.

Hun, Mass, July lathe gale raised
a heavy sea in Hull bay, today, ana
caused considerable damage among
yachts at anchor and to the buildings
near the shore. The high wind drove
the water well up over the beaches ana
sea walls. and the streets were Hooded
y number of cottages along he shore
were seriously undermined and large
amount Of damage done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
THE PEARY EXPEDITION.
Steam Whaer Hope Bound for Boston to Take
on the Party.

St Johns, n. F.. July 12.-Thc steam
whaler Hope. Capt. John Bartlett. sailed
hence, at midnight Saturday night. for
Boston where she Will take on board
the Peary polar expedition.
The American fishing schooner Proyson
arrived here. Sunday, with the dead body
of Edward Carrigan, one of her crew,
who died from heart disease while at
tending his travis on the banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
SURF WORTH SEEING.
Narragansctt Pier Visitors Sees the Heavics
Surf for Many Years.

Narraganset Pier, X. L., July 13-Thc
fierce wind which has prevailed in this
section, today. has created the highest
surf that has been here in July for
many years. The steamer Maniesees
was unable to make her regular trip
between the pier and Newport up TO Il
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, July 13.-The pressure
is high off the north Pacific and south
Florida coasts and over Newfoundland.
trough of low pressure extends from
the south Atlantic states to the st.
Lawrence valley. The pressure is low
in Assiniboia. Showers have occurred
in the Atlantic staes.
The temperature has fallen in the
Ohio and lower mississippi valleys and
the middle Atlantic states; it has risen
over the middle slope and has remained
nearly stationary elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
CYCLONE At BROCkTON.
The Gale Blows in Plate Glass Windows al
BrUckton. Mass.

Brocl>ton, Mass, July ia wind
storm that almost reached the proper
tons of a cyclone visited Brockton. this
morning. The two plate glass windows
in front of the Times office were blown
in with a crash. and Solomon Boyd a
bother, was badly cut on the face,
Signs were blown down from in front
of several stores and trees were fellcd
but no serious results ar. reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
SITUATION IS GRAVE.
Prominent Operator Thinks West Virginia Men
Will Join the Strikers.

Chicago. July 13.-A prominent coal
operator whose knowledge of the strike
makes him an authority hut who refused
to permit the use of his name said to-
Gay:
The situation Is very grave. and an
Gcipate some very startling developments
within the next Is hours. | believe the
West Virginia miners Will come out and
that Will make the tie-up practically com
plete, for the strikers will then concern
trate all their efforts on the De Armitts
,uAn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
ARBITRATION COMMISSIONERS
Doing Their Best TO Settle Trouble Between
Miners and Operators.

Pittsburg, Pa. July l3.-Thc arbitra
ton commissioners, representing five
states in which the miners are now
striking, are making a strong effort,
today, to bring the operators and min
crs to an understanding that will result
in the arbitration or conciliating their
differences. The Ohio, Indiana and
Pennsylvania commissioners were re-
inforced today by those from Illinois
and West Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
Hon. Cakes Howard OF winthrop. Dead.

Winthrop, July 13-Hon. Cakes
Howard, highly respected and prom
inent citizen of Winthrop. is dead, at
tained a fracture of the thigh and he
never rallied after the accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
ANTHONY ". PERRY IN TROUBLE.
Arrested on Charge OF Fraud and Obtaining
Nor Under False Pretences at Belfast

Belfast. July ia prisoner came back
with City Marshal Norton, this after
noon, after the latter's visit to Bangor
Anthony w. Perry was the man and he
is wanted on charges of fraud and OBJ
tanning money by false pretences. four
years ago. The arrest was made by the
Bangor officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14

Miss Edith Hear has resigned the
position as assistant of the Machias
high school and Miss Harriet NJ.
Rhoadcs, a graduate Of Bucksport
Seminary, has been assigned the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14

An unfailing specific for cholera NOR
bus cholera infantum. diarrhoea and all
those other dangerous diseases inciden.
10 the summer season. is found in DR..
Fowler's Ext. of Wild Strawberry,
mon, wed, fri&wky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
Very Heavy Rainfall al New Haven.

New Haven, CT. July l3.-From mid
night last night until 3.45 this after
noon. 56i inches of rain had fallen in
this city. 1t is still raining heavily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14

The bill of expenses of the Pennsylvania
legislative committee which investigated
the burning OF the state capitol con-
tanned an item of sl15 for cigars. but it
was stricken out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14

The body of James Robinson. drowned
at Rumford Falls last week, was found
at Peru. Sunday. Bruises on the face
gave rise to suspicion of foul play. His
home was at Prince Edward Island. The
remains were inferred by the Peru selscr-
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
Cant
This is the complaint of -
thousands at this season. -
They have no appetite; food - - y

does not relish. They need the toning up OF
the stomach and digestive organs, which
a course of Hoods Sarsaparilla will give
them. 1t also purifies and enriches the
blood, cures that distress after eating and
internal misery only dyspeptic can
know, creates an appetite, overcomes that
tired feeling and builds up and sustains
the whole physical system. 1t SO prompt
ly and efficiently relieves dyspeptic symp-
toms and cures nervous headaches, that it
seems to have almost "a magic touch"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-14
CLOUDY OCCASIONAL SHOWERS.

Boston, July 13-Forecast; Cloudy
weather with occasional showers;
southerly winds.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
LYNCHED IN LOUISIANA.
Three Murderers Dragged Out by Mob
and Made to Confess.

Three Murderers Dragged Out by a Mob
and Made to Confess.
New Orleans, Jan. 2l.-Gus Williams,
John johnson and Archie Joiner were
lynched early Wednesday morning by
a mob in Tangipahoa parish, this state.
ltwas riginally intended to burn John
son and Joiner at the stake, but this idea
was abandoned at the latest moment
ON the ground that it would injure the
reputation of the parish, and the ne-
groes were merely scorched enough 10
make them confess. Johnson, who was
only 20 years old, was charged with
being the principal in the murder of the
Cotton household some months ago, at
which time Mr.. and Mrs. John Cotton,
Mervin Stevens and Lizzie and Agnes
Miller were murdered, and Joiner was
accused of being an accomplish in the
crime. The murder was SO brutal and
revolving that it aroused intense popu-
lar excitement throughout Tangipah oa.
and it was felt that if the murderers
ever fell into the hands of mob they
would be promptly dealt with under
lynch law. They were accordingly
taken to New Orleans as soon as ar
rested and had been confined in the
parish prison here ever since to protect
them from the mob.
Tuesday they were taken to Amite
City to stand trial. Tuesday night was
rainy and gloomy one in Amite City.
At ten o'clock a party of 200 mounted
men, all armed with rifles and I'M
masked, very quietly demanded the
keys to the Jail and the release of the
prisoners. The deputy in charge re-
fused, but when violence was threat
ened he quietly went to the different
cells, unlocking the doors and turned
over the three murderers confined in
the prison-Johnson, Joiner and Will
liamS.