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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
MERELY A COINCIDENCE
That New Steamer Line Will Bid for Portland's
West and Southern Freight.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 1.-TWO gentlemen
have been in this city, since last Friday,
trying to secure sufficient encouragement
to warrant them in extending the opera
tions of well-known steamship line now
running out of Boston to the South to
this city.
The Associated Press representative
tried TO secure some facts from one of
them, this evening, but he refused to say
much. He admitted that he was in the
employ of the company in question and
was here on business. He also admitted
that he had had some talk with promi-
nent business men as to the feasibility OF
putting on a propeller line between this
city. Boston and Southern cities.
He did not admit that it was to be a
direct opposition to the Portland Steam
ship Co. saying that the scheme had
been in the minds of the projectors for
some months. 1t is merely Il coincidence
that it comes just now. 1t was stated
that the persons interested thought they
saw a. good opening for business and pro-
posed to bid for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
RED.IR0N-PlLLS
Make RED-CHEEKS

caused by severe blow. The face was
badly disfigured by fishes and sand
fleas. the whole upper lip and NOUS
tache. as well as other portions of the
face having been eaten away.
The face had the appearance of that
of a man of SO or 60 years of age. while
in fact Mr.. Metcalf was only about %.
His remains will be shipped to Auburn
Me.
The remains Of Charles A. Tinkhanl
We're identified by his father. Alfred w
Tinkham. When the box containing
the remains OF his son was opened, Mr.
Tinkham exclaimed: That's Char
ley" The face of the young man was
in almost perfect condition and seemed
more like that of a man asleep than
one who had died under such terribls
circumstances.
Tinkham's remains will be shipped
tomorrow. TO Hartford, Conn, for
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
SEVEN MORE BODIES
Continued from page ~

would be sent down If her hull was
found, he said positively:
THAT is all l am waiting for. AL
that want is straw; just straw to
give me something to work upon. You
may be sure that the company will
take definite action if the Portland Is
located. l don't believe that / would
stop to find out what the company
would do. l would go ahead and make
arrangements to locate the vessel II
there was anything to work upon and
then notify the company of the fact
What the company would do towards
replacing the Portland Mr.. Williams
was unable to say. He stated that no
steps had been taken in that direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
DAILY KENNEBEC WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER S 1876

Nicaraguan and friendly relations with
Great Britain sentences of the message
together and draws the inference there
from that President Mckinley recog-
nizes the binding character of the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty.
1T would be strange" the article
continues. 'if the opportunities just
pow afforded by the Canadian negotia-
lions do not result in the near future in
comprehensive understanding be-
tween the great branches of the Eng
lish speaking race, not merely ON the
broad, general lines Of common COM
mercial interests, but on such closely
related details as the creation and
guarantee of the oceanic waterway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
ARMY REORGANIZATION.
The Recommendations Of Gen. Miles for In.
crease Of the Army.

Washington, Dec. 6-The measure
which will serve as basis for the leg
islation of Congress during this session.
looking to the increase and remodelling
of the regular army, has been complet-
ed by the commanding general of the
army, and, today, it was handed by
him to Secretary Alger, who will trans
NIT it to Congress.
The explanation of the broad general
principles of the bill Zone feature of
which provides for the creation of three
new offices, general and two lieuten-
ant generals of the army, in accord
ance with the practice of modern mill
tary nations) is disclosed in the fol-
lowing letter from Gen. Miles to the
secretary of war:
"Sir-I have the honor to submit
herewith the draft of the bill rehablli-
tation of the United States army. based
on a strength of one soldier to 1000 OF
the population of the United States and
two soldiers to 1000 1000 of the popula-
ton in the dependent colonies-Ap-
proximately 100000.
my recommendations are for what l
believe to be the best interests of the
government, not only at present. put as
far as we are dDle TO see loI liie lutui Z.
The recommendations nave been regard
less of any personal consideration OF any
officer or soldier now connected with the
military service
and infantry is in accordance with the
immediate necessities of the United
States We have 1000 miles of coast with
q principal harbors.. where are located
millions of people and property of almost
inestima BILE value. That they should be
properly defended is demanded by every
consideration of prudence and good adj
| ministration. In addition to this we have
the important harbors in Porto Rico
| Cuba and the Philippines to defend. re-
| curing large force of artillery.
1.-The organization is such as to give
| rank in proportion to the important anc
| great responsibilities required OF the Off
| GERS in the United States service and i:
| similar to the organizations which have
| peen found most effective in the armie:
| of all other civilized nations and also t.
that which was found to be most effec
! tive in the Confederate army between thu
| years 1916. A similar organization ha:
| been recommended by Gen. Sherman ant
| Lieut.. Gen. Schofield.
81 earnestly recommend favorable con
sideration of the organization as pre-
| Septa1'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
He WAS MASQUERADiNG.
Fred Stone. Dorchester. Not on the Portland.
But in Greenvilie.

Bangor, Me-, Dec. Erred Stone of
Dorchester. Mass, who was reported as
having been lost with the steamer
Portland. is alive and well. He was
found by his mother, Mrs. E. A. Stone,
and his sister. at Greenville, Me, so a
special to the Wing says. He left home
a week ago. Saturday, with a young
Swede mustered out of the navy. and
came to Greenville. His family has
since been searching for him. He rep
resented himself at Greenville. as son
of Mr.. Stone. of Austin & Stone of Bos-
ton; his money was about gone and he
was glad to see his family. He return
ed to Boston with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
presidential NOMINATIONS.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The President,
today. sent to Congress the nomination
of Powell Clayton of Arkansas, to be
ambassador to Mexico.
Senior Romero, the former Mexican
minister, having been raised to the
rank of ambassador, Minister Claytons
promotion followed under an act of
Congress.
The President also sent to the SEN
ate a number of appointments made
during the recess. They include those
of Secretary Hay, Assistant Secretary
of State Hill, the Hawaiian commits
sion, the Paris commissioners and 4
number of consuls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07


Dngley presented from the ways and
means a resolution for the distribution
of the various topics treated in the
Presidents message to the several COM
rittees, having jurisdiction. 1t was
adopted without opposition.
Hay. Dem. Va, member of the
committee on military affairs, asked
unanimous consent to consideration of
a resolution requesting the secretary of
war to inform the House what towns in
the islands of Porto Rico. Cuba and the
Philippines will require to be garrison
ed by soldiers of the United States and
how many soldiers will be necessary for
each town and how many soldiers will
be required for the United States.
Hopkins. Rep. Ill.,, objected and the
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on military affairs.
Mr.. Cannon. chairman of the appro-
priations committee, reported the def
cheney appropriation bill covering the
extraordinary expenditures of the army
and navy for the six months beginning
Jan. l. 1898.
The report of the Hawaiian commits
sion transmitted by the President was
laid before the House and referred to
the committee on territories, together
with bill offered by HIT to carry out
the recommendations of the committee.
Grosvenor. Rep, Ohio, announced the
death Of his late colleague, Mr.. North
way, during the recess, and Henry,
Dem, Miss. announced the demise,
during the recess. of his colleague, Mr..
Love.
Appropriate resolutions We're adopted
and the House, as a further mark of
respect to their memory, adjourned I'M
til tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
MASSACHUSETTS, ELECTIONS.
Numerous Surprises, the Greatest Be-
ing at Brockton and Haverhill.

Boston. Dec. 6.-There We're a num-
Der of surprises in the municipal eelc-
lions held in 16 of the 81 cities OF the
state, today. and the greatest We're at
Rrockton and Haverhill.
In Brockton. which last year, voted
for license by over 600 the temperance
advocates rolled up a majority agains,
liquor selling of POO.
In Haverhill, the Socialists Demo-
Gratis, defeated a large field of candi-
dates for mayor including the present
incumbent, and gained seats in both
legislative branches. In other cities
there was little change in the license
vote.
One of the features of the election
was the victory for the shoe labor men
over the Republican, who was supposed
to have been supported by the manu-
facturers.
License.
Fall Rivera. NJ Jackson. Rep.
License.
Fitchburg -Samuel Anderson, Citi-
gems Temperance. who also elects of
6 aldermen. No license.
Northampton-Mayo J. l.. Mather,
Rep. NO license.
Pittsfield-Mayor, w. w. Whiting
Dem. reelected. Democrats control
city government. No license.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., J. H. Eaton, Rep,
reelected. Aldermen, two Republican
four Democrats; council. 10 Democrats
Republicans. No license.
Marlboro-The municipal election, to-
day, resulted in victory for the Demo
Gratis and an endorsement of the work
ingmcns side of the present labor con
trovercy in the shoe industry Edward
J. Plunkett. the candidate of the Demo
Gratis, being elected over Walter Il
Morse, the Republican candidate, by &
vote Of 1471 to 1897. The city AGAR
voted for license: Yes 1888; No. 1921.
STANDARDIZATION, D. o. Gilmore
Rep. City clerk. treasurer. school com
mittee and alderman, Republican; al
dermen, II Republicans, Z Democrats
License.
New Observation-Disclosures, c. S. Ashley
Rep. reelected for fifth time. All tn
aldermen and IS of "a councilmen Re
publican. License.
observation-disclosures e. w. Low, Rep
No license. 1892 to 4724: last year
last year, license, 1921 to 324S.
waltham-Mayor. G. L. Maybury
Rep.. reelected for fourth time. N
license, 1921 to 1896
Ouincy-H. A. Keith, DEM, 1886; f
Sears, Rep. 1741. No license.
Observation-Disclosures, N. w. French
Rep. License.
Malden-Mayor. C. l.. Dean, Rep. A
the aldermen and all but two counclimef
Republican No license.
Haverhill--Mayor, j. c. Chase, Socls
Democrat, over five candidates. Lcens'
Somerville-George o. Proctor, tn
Municipal League candidate for mayo
defeated Alderman l.. Herbert Huntle!
the regular Republican candidate by IL
votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
THE CABINET MEETING.
Members Think Peace Treaty Will Be Signed
in Few Days.

Washington. Dec. G.-The cabinet at
it's meeting, today, discussed in a gen.
eral way matters in connection with
the movement of troops to Cuba. but
nothing new was developed. The
Presidents message to Congress was
also talked over as well as the pros
pective early signing of the Paris
treaty.
1t was the opinion of the members
that the commission will probably be
able to leave Paris with the signed
treaty within few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION
OF Remains Of L. J. MetcaIf, Auburn, and
Chas. A. Tinkham. Hartford.

Boston. Dec. 6.-The bodies OF six of
the Portland victims arrived at the
Old Colony station, this evening, from
the cape. and We're taken to the city
morgue at North Grove street. Two
of the bodies were identified, one being
that of Lewis J. Metcalf of Auburn,
Me-, and the other of Charles A Think
ham Of Hartford, Conn.
The remains Of Metcaf were identi-
fed by his uncle, A. p. Neal, of Chel-
sea, Mass. the principal mark of iden-
LITIGATION being the name of the dead
man written on one of his garments.
Metcalf's face was beyond recogni-
ton. There was large swelling on
the forehead, such as might have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07

1t has been reserved for enterprisins
lovers Of chess in Hungary TO evolve the
most novel variant of the game. This
game was played upon a billiard table,
pears that a billiard table was marked of
into GA squares, and that the pieces were
bottles of wine. The game was played by
four young men, two on each side, and
whenever a piece was taken the mover
had to empty the bottle of wine thus re-
moved. The game did not last very long
in fact. by the time that the pawns had
been advanced the players were lying un-
der the table The town of Upper Hun
gary. in which it was played, is proud of
the four PLAYERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
William Somes Is Alive.

Boston, Dec. Civilian Somer, the
barber of the Portland. whose body
was thought to have been identified
among those at Chatham. is alive and
in this city. He thinks the body found
with his cards on the body, is that of
William Lattimer, the head saloon man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
The Pentagoet Given Up.

Boston, Dec. Capt. Otis Ingraham OF
the steamer City of Bangor. which ar
the steamer Pentagoet of which his twin
brother. Oris Ingraham. was commander.
He believes the steamer. which was
heavily laden, broke her machinery dur
ing i'm the gale, and in helpless condi-
ton, she wallowed in the trough of the
sea and went down with all on board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Dec. 6.-The following
pension changes are announced for
Maine:
Increase, Charles H. Ashford, Coopers
Mills. SIT to $24. Original, widows, etc,
Harriet F. Thompson, Bar Harbor, Sc;
Sadie w. Maddox, JonesIboro, &c. An
geline Ross. Biddeford, Sc. Reissue.
Pauline c. Annis, South Gardiner, SIP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
UNIFORM CALlBRE.
The Board to Investigate Small Arms Matter
Meets at New York.

New York, Dec. 6-The board appointed
by the secretary of war to consider the
question of the adoption of a uniform
calibre for small arms and machine guns
and of a standard and uniform small arm
cartridge for use in the army and navy
and marine corps, convened here, today.
The board will forward the report of its
findings to the secretary of war and Is
expected to be in session for two or three
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
A Card.

we guarantee every bottle of Chamber
IAN Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
Guy and will refund the money to any
que VINO Is not satisfied after using it, 1t
lhe most successful medicine in the
nv iof bowel complaints. both for
e'' ana adults.-John Coughlin. Wa
m,w,f,1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
5sth CONGRESS-.
CONTINUED from page ~

Caffery, La. also a member OF the
committee on commerce, opposed the
bill. Finally it was made special or
der for next Monday.
After the passage of some minor bills
the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
Patents for Maine Inventors.

Washington, Dec. 6.-These patents
have been granted: Sanford J. Baker
and J. King, Oakland, scythe; Ever
EFT A. Cummings, Belgrade Mills, snap
hook: Frederick Durham, Deerlng,
bicycle support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The House was
in session less than half an hour, today,
when the deaths of Representatives
Northway of Ohio and Love of Missis-
sippi We're announced and an adjourn
ment was taken till tomorrow, out Of
respect to their memory. The custom
airy resolution for the distribution of
the Presidents message to the several
committees having jurisdiction was
adopted and the deficiency bin carrying
the appropriations for the extraordi-
nary expenses of the army and navy
from Jan. l to July /, 1899, was report
ed and will be taken UP by the House,
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
Another Probable Identification.

Portland, Me-. Dec. 6.-The body found,
today, described as that of girl with
key tag in her pocket, is evidently that of
Miss Florence NJ. Kinyou of Cambridge.
She had desk in the Massachusetts In
vestment Co. building, Room ISL. and the
description, meagre as 1t is, applies fairly
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
HEROES OF THE MAINE.
Senator Hale Introduces Bill for Monu-
ment al Havana.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Senator Hale. to-
day, introduced joint resolution author
zing the secretary of the navy to erect
monument in Havana, to the memory
of the sailors and marines who lost their
lives by the destruction of the Maine.
The bill is recommended by the navy de-
partment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
Harry Sylvester, Amesbuy. Mass. Missing.

Amesbury, Mass, Dec. Cit is
thought that one of the victims of the
Portland disaster was Harry Sylves-
ter, who was formerly employed by the
Briggs Carriage Co., in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07

Aren't you worried about the tax on
sleeping cars?"
Not at ALL" replied the lawyer, affably.
IF this government catches any of our
company's cars asleep 1t is at perfect lib
erty to tax them. "-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07

What are you doing now?' asked the
leading lady.
What am l doing?" echoed the SOU
brette. / wish you to know that the son
OF a millionaire is who and not a
what Town Topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07

Eczema, scald head, hives. itchiness OF
the skin of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
mon wed fritz ky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07

neWeQ, today, Dy action on the part oI
the so-called citizens committee, who
posted placards and promulgated the
following announcement:
$500 REWARD.
We, the undersigned, chosen as a
committee by the citizens of Bucksport,
Maine, at a meeting, held Nov. Z. 1898
for the purpose set forth in resolutions
passed at said meeting, hereby offer
the sum of $500 to any person furnish
ing evidence that will cause the ar
rest and conviction of the person or
persons who caused the death of Mrs.
Sarah Ware at said BuckspOrt on or
about the 18th day of September, 1898,
the reward dependant and payable ac-
cording to decision of the committee or
a majority of same. And in cases no
arrest and trial previous to Novem-
Der 7th. 1899. said offer to be considered
withdrawn on that date and to become
null and void.
Dated this 9Th day of December, 1898.
(SigneD T. H. Smith, s. l.. Hay
wood and George NJ. Ware, Committee.
This action on the part of the citl-
gems or independent movement as 1T IS
called, will no doubt result in renewal
OF Investigations which were dropped,
some 10 days ago, when the town. as a
municipality abandoned the case with
the report Of Detective F. l.. Odlin.
Certain circumstantial evidence was
submitted to the county attorney and
by him to the attorney general. but nc
action is expected here upon the same
The case upon its merits remains
practically the same as at the begin
ming Immediately after the discovery OF
the body of the murdered woman in a
lonely pasture two weeks after she dis
appeared from her home. Neither
time, place. weapon, motive or murder
er has been definitely fixed upon.
The citizens movement was the re-
suit Of mass meeting called and Or
ganized as independent of the authori-
ties. Some $500 has been raised by pri-
vate subscription. 1t is expected thai
the reward will attract detectives tc
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07

The Kansas City Journal tells of a
girl whose first name is "-Analyza,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-07
$500 REWARD
For Murderer of Mrs. Sarah
Ware of Bucksport.
The Citizens Committee Offers Re-
ward, Good for One Year.
Expected that Detectives Will Now Show
What They Can Do.

Bucksport, Me-, Dec. 6.-Interest in
the Sarah Ware murder case was re-
newed, today, by action on the part of
the so-called citizens committee, who
posted placards and promulgated the
following announcement:
The true northerner., 1898-12-14
CERVERA'S DEFEAT.
Due to Plans Prepared by sampson,
So Says an Official Naval
Board.

The official naval board which was
appointed some time ago 10 inquire
into the battle of Santiago in order to
settle the disputed points which arose
out of that event has completed its
labors and forwarded an exhaustive
report to Secretary Long.
The chief issues before the board re-
lated 10 the parts taken in the battle
by the two flagships New York and
Brooklyn. Many other questions came
up incidentally.
In summing up ii appears that:
The battle was fought and won upon
plans prepared by Sampson; any di-
rection of the movements of the ships
done by Schley during the battle was
inconsiderable; the New York had no
active part in the fight; the Brooklyn
was not engaged at so close quarters
as has been represented by the first
report; the brunt of the fighting was
borne by the Oregon, Text S and Iowa;
the New York was over nine miles from
the Colon when thas ship surrendered,
and between four and five miles from
the nearest of her sister ships en-
gagged; the average range Of the ships
most engaged was about mile and a
half; no American ship at any time
during the battle was within a mile
of an unsurrendered Spanish ship.
The true northerner., 1898-12-14

where the owners sprayed their trees
they secured big crop of this variety of
peaches, for which they received fancy
price. Prof. Taft urges all peach growers
having this or other varieties that are
subject to attack To interview persons
who have given the plan recommended a
fair trial.
AS Bordeaux mixture is more expensive
and more difficult of application than is
the copper sulphate solution, Prof. Taft
does not recommend its use while the
trees are dormant, except upon the early
Crawford and others tender in bud and
when grown upon south or southwestern
slopes. Under such conditions its use
might be found advisable, as, even though
a number of years might pass without
any benefit being noted from it, a single
crop thus saved would several times
repay the cost of its application. To be
etiectual in preventing the swelling of
the buds the application should be re-
peated at intervals during the winter.