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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
news "uGGe,s.
Brought BY the Wires from North. East
South and Wes'.

The consolidation of the Lake Shore
With the New York Central Railroad
under the name OF the latter is simply
the initial step in railroad plan that
in scope and extent eclipses anything
hitherto undertaken in the history of
railroading. The truth is however.
that the present scheme. the first step
In which has been taken by the prae-
tically admitted amalgamation of the
Lake Shoresand the New York Central.
IS 10 consolidate into one company the
whole Vanderbilt system, and such
lines as ii may be able to control and
lease, and place the whole enormous
organization under one directorate, ss-@
Advices just received at Panama
from the New York Herald's CORES
pendent with the Nicaragua, Canal
Commission. under date of Manasila,
state that if English plans succeed the
entire commercial control of Nicaragua
will be in English hands According 10
these advces the British Atlas Co. has
offered 100000 FOR the government
railroads and steamers. The govern
ment wants sc, 600 0o0.- An agent OF the
Atlas line has left London for Nicard-
qua To try TO make terms. Germany,
through her consul promises pid
from Il German syndicate, and asks
that the government wait The gov
eminent will not close with England
before receiving the German bid "
would prefer an American bid for Inc
three steamers and 100 miles of railroa1
to he sold. Such purchase would pre-
Vent any other syndicate from operat-
ing in the country. If the Atlas COM
pany gets the road it will have through
lines from the Atlantic to the Pacihc'
The Atlas bid is taken here as an inol-
cation that the canal will be built ana
that England will have a way across
the country practically parallel VII"
the canal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
BUSHES suspExoe,
Lowell. Mass. Firmly In the Grasp Of N
Storm Fiend.

/ Lowell Naee t'ab snoo. ran q;
Lowell from carly Monday no,nin,
| unriI Tuesday noon occor,,oni,1 t,,, :
high wind l., r,a,,It roii,.o,a t,.o,a
| wac e,,4unrae,I in ,pbota ~, 4, ,,, u
"a hours l,,erty,n,,ic co,o,n,,nin,,in,
| ,vos cut err and many naesanaors !,
| cars of tba o,octrlo rail,yav ,yor,
Obliged n sf,ena no MONT IL ~, ,,;a..,
! of the SNOW drifts
! About oG00 mon have bcon e,,n,o,od
by the civ and hv inc streot rai,,yav
today. for the n,,rnosn of ,Iaarin., lie
streets l5,; dcqniin thot foct ,nd tbe
| efforts ar Tho army ,f eboyo,Ior> ~,
gagged Nv private norso,e tho ,ity vos
practically paralvzoa during IN, dav
| some cutcrprisin.r husiness mon c,,,oe
down town on sunv, .hoae which ,.,.
about The only mn,hod ar nakiny e,r4
| of Il succcssful tourney ne tho st,oo,
| cars On ,nust Iipce did ,ot rrctcod 10
~, ,,i,, ,n,, ,o.,,l,,t,,, ,,,,;, o,,n,;
| - '''i' mus
| -'' - - W. w t'h'P'li'urc ~ :.
| above zero, slowly falling; the sky is
| cloudy and II Would moi he safe tc
nradirt maj tia etor,n u ont;roly o,,ar
" :" =. - '''i'
apparently ABOUT /" ihcheS Oh sho"
fell and ii was continually blown about:
Drifts ranged from three eight feet
a, ~ ., ,.;,a;,, .o14 III.
va ny - ny 'p'i 9'ie0'9' ,.a.'
hiGht several streets cars were stated
Tho Canadian Pacific express from
PoSton IN the eoutharn division of the
-, o A1o;,,. o,,;,.o1 -. az III.
o,''ii - i"i' - 49, - 80 lda'
night. 1t was the !ast tfaln from Bos-
ton until O'Clock. this afternoon
No trains have arrived or denartad
~ c.. L. ,.,, 49,. ,t,
~ '7"i'f1 ~ =" i'i' o'A, -"'ii''dS
evening. one tram IRON Lawrence
With several Lowell passengers or.
hoard enant tho night NJ In,veu Jurc.
.,,t., -, -. -,
tiol' an hhihhdpiteu pace HIhf hllies
from here
AT noon today. II trains were ready
Ia toara Tov.all fo,. pucton bu+ III
SNOW BANKS i"l pade thF'f ItoceediHS
At IL - Roadnastcr Stickncy arrived
win a snow ulo.y from Boston clparjn.
~, ,.,,,,,,o,>, to,,,,,, ,ro,l, o,.e,. ,,,rtat
IN 'u' " a. '''"'''' - "'''''
several TRAINS Al once started.
Tn" tracks north Of here have not been
In such bad condition ana the trains have
come in on fairly good time. II is OK
pcctca that the work of the plows, to-
night. will result in all tracks being
cleared. hy noon tomorrow
Tn" mills ana other large establish
mcnt% where women are employed were
crippled by the absence of many Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
ZONES IL HOPEFUL.
ALLEGED Milton N. NJ. Prisoner Confident
That lie viii Be acquitted.

Dover. n. H.. Feb. l.-nlfred ", Jones
of Milton. the accused murderer OF MS
mother. Sally w. Jones, who died in Mil
ton. Dee. 6. 1896 from the alleged elect
OF arsenic poisoning has gained several
puunds in weight since his Incarceration
NJ the Stanford county jail, awaiting
tlial at the February term Of the SG-
prcme court. Sheriff J. +. Hayes. the
TAILOR, says that Jones has behaved HIM
self and is a model priso He IS con-
tinuuIlY praying and advising the other
inmates to turn from cTil ana to follow
the teachings OF the Biblc-his constant
companion.
Mr.. Jones is something Of q Spirualisl
ana claims he can sec the date when his
innocence OF the crime with which he -
charged win be fully established. II" has
been visited by many ladies. church
members and his family. during the ptSl
month.
Ills counsel have only paid one visit to
the iail yet have been working aSSidu-
ously in the meantime. and say they are
confident th0t Jones innocence Will h"
shown.
eyer. when the members Of the family
ana Dr. ". j.. IIllsburY take the stand
Al the hearing given Jones, many were
surprised M the easy handling one "i ""
OF the witnesses received from IN" &c
fence This will be changed at the trial
Every inch of the ground will be con-
tested.
Dr. William T.. pillSbury of Milton. IS
the witness who can tell more concern
INK Mrs. Jones death, so claim the de-
renee, than anyone concerned in the ease.
Tie was tho family physician ana il al
.rged to have held certain conversations
tvlth Mrs Jones. Previous 10 her death
h" called upon the sick woman and she
Inld him in II confidential way. that her
end WAS near. At tho hearing this physi-
clan was questioned rather sharply. but
the conversation had with Mis-. Jones
WAS not admitted as evidence.
The defence has obtained samples oil
the medicine furnished to Mrs. Jones and
has caused the same To be aualyzrd.
II has been learned from Il rcliahl"
source thai Jones health IS not the hest
and that he is suffering mentally. An in
VcStiEation soon 10 be made Will undoubt-
cdly reveal the true state Of his mental
and nh NSinal nnndii ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
OVER 20 LIVES LOST.
Steamer Channel Queen Wrecked on The
Rocks on Island Of Guernsey

Plymouth. Feb. Lit is reported that
thr mail steamer channel Queen has
been totally wrecked off the island OF
Guernsey. The captain has hecn saved
hut over 81 persons are supposed 10 have
been lost.
The Channel Queens engines were re-
Plymouth and the island Of jersey il
now appears. struck on rocks during a
fos this morning. ana sank. SOM ii
the passengers ar" missing. but the *
act number is not known.
III" Channel queens engines wcr, re-
vorScd when the rocks were seen hut il
was then too late. The first boat lola
reached lana ana sought help from thr
fishermen. VIII" made gallant reScu,.s,
although the heavy sea prevented their
boat from approaching IN" wreck The
survivors had I" be dragged nv ropes
through the sea Ia the rcScuinE boats.
The captain was the last 10 leave The
wreck.
The latest report is that - were
drowned. the chief engineer. three stok-
erS ana u passengers. including IL Breton
onion sellers, who were drowned in their
horths when seas Swampod tho vessel
The rescued passengers lost everything
even their cioining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
BELLAiR. FLA. BICYCLE RACES.
HEAVY Northwe ster N axe It TOO Cool for Com.
,crs and fast lime.

Bellair. Fla, Feb. Tho interna-
,ional bicycle races here. today, We're
largely attended Notwithstanding the
heavy Northwestern which prevented
fast time and made ii too cool for COM
fort. The summary:
One mile. profcssionai-First heat
Al Newhouse, Buffalo first; Kari Nase,
Switzerland. second; Lambert Facl,
Paris, third; time al -
Second hcat--Charlcs Wells san
Francisco. first: Al Weni2, Buffalo.
second: Jean Gougnlt2. Paris: time,
25i 80
Third heat--Newhouse, first: kisar, Sec
nnd Lambertfack, third; time, -,
Mile heat. match. between August l-ehr.
champion of Germany, and MAI Batter
OF Boston First heat. Lchr won; time.
259 % Second heat. Lchr won; no time.
one mile handicap, professionally. /.
uulfstettlcr. Florida. lG0 yards, first; Jean
Gougoltz, scratch, second; time. I'll "a.
Two mile lap race, professional-has cl.
/, points. Wenig. IL; Butler. 2.
Earl kiser of Dayton. Ga, exhibition
half mile. paced by the English tandem.
Wheeler and Fuiford. time, - -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
A $500, 900 FIRE.
Old Shoes and Rubbels
Scorched at Naugatuck.
Uoted States Rubber Co.'S. Reclaim
ing Plant Destroyed.
And We Nay or Nay Not Now secure Better
Quality Of Goods.

Naugatuck. Conn, Feb IA fire
broke out in the fourth story of the re-
claiming plant Of The United States
Rubber Co.'S plant, shortly after 10
o'clock. tonight, practically destroyed
the entire plant, cntailing Il less of up
wards of S10o,ooo. partially insured.
The building was OF brick. four stories
in height. about - feet wide and 400
feet long. II was The largest reclaiming
plant in the country and was consider
cd practically fire proof.
The upper floor was used as Il drying
room. and it is thought the lire started
about one OF the drying machines,
which are made of wood The factory
was equipped throughout with auto
matte sprinklcrs. which confined the
fire to the fourth floor for upwards Of
an hour
The flames. however. succeeded in
reaching the floor below. where vast
quantities Of old shoes and rubhcrs
were stored ana made such a fierce fire
that the department was unable to do
anything to check it, The company's
steam pumps were also worked, but
they had but littlc effect. At mid
night the fire vas still iiorccly burn
ing.
The factory was built four years ago
by the Goodyear Metallic Rubbershoe
Co, ard sold to the United States Rub
Der Co. about TWO years ago.
Most Of the rubber mills throughout
the country are dependent upon this
plant for stock and il is possible the
fire may nccessitatc the shutting down
Of some of the factories The building
was located q short distance outside ot
the town ana was entirely removed
from other buildings. 1t was equipped
with 20 grinders and gave employment
to about $50 persons.
The machinery-was on the FIRST fioor,
the second and third floors being used
FOR stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
SHOWED UNDER
The Spindle City Is lust Now In a State oil
lnnocuous Desuetude.

Lewiston. Feb. 1-Every;hlne il
Lewiston is drfted under. The PUN
man train which was due at the low 81
Maine Central station at 1.20 A. NJ, did
not pun ont of Brunswick. Not Il train
has come oyer any road, this morning
one train got through to brunswick
but has not returned.
The 40 train on the upper road
started for Portland on time but is
buried in l. feet of snow somewhere
Vest of Auburn.
Electric car service is suspended and
Decent teams and hacks are hanging Ia
the barns ana there are hardly any
prnpl" on the street All trains arc
cancelled ana streets ana sidewalks
are badly driftc,i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
At BlDDefOR0 AND sAcO.
Hugh Drifts Blockade All the Streets and
Traffic Is al a Pause

Biddeford Feb. 1.-The streets of Bidde-
ford ANA Saco are completely blockadcd,
this morning. as a result of the storm
and high wind which raised huge snow
drifts, last night.
Traffic on the Electric road between
the two cities is suspended. and cars are
stalled in drifts. unable to move even
with the aid of shovellers. on account of
the burning out of armaturcS and other
damage to the electrical equipment.
Train service on the Boston K Maine
is also stopped. no trains having been
through since last evening. \ snow
pillow and two cars are stalled ut Nc
lntyre'S cut, in the outskirts of the city
With the mills shut down on account of
the strike and other business biockadcd
by the storm. Biddeford and Saco are
practically at a standstill this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
A0RlfT ON AN ICE FlOe.
A Large Party Lost in Trinity Bay Steamer
Also In Distress

st. Johns, y. f., Feb. Another bliz-
zard IS raging here, today. x large num-
her of men have been carried off by am
nc" Hoe in Trinity bay. and ii is feared
mat there Will be a repetition of the dis
aSter of seven years ago, when 80 per-
lShed. The thermometer shows - de
trccs below zero and the cold is so ter
rible that some loss OF life must result.
The government is dispatchinG u rescue
steamer to the endangered men
An unidentified steamer, believed 10 ba
the Jamaica. Capt. Petersen. from New
York. Jan. =. for ST Johns. with Il gen
cral cargo. is visible in an ice foe OF
Fcrryland, - miles south of this port
She is lying distress signals and il is,
feared that she has been seriously in
cured and crushed by the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
RESUMiNG THE SERVICE.
Worcester Once More In Communication With
Boston and Outside World.

Worcester. Mass, I'cb. l-Communica-
ZION between this city and Boston WAS
patched up. this afternoon. and the first
train through from Boston since $50 last
evening. arrived n l.. NJ. Other trains
followed and service is now fully re-
%nmed. The other roads have also re-
Sunrd business.
Trafic on the local street RAILWAYS was
abandoned up to noon. when the Con-
Solidate,i opened its main ltc. All the
side lines and the suburban lines are sti,l
tied up.
About two feet of snow fell on level
and il is badly drifted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
NO MAIL AND NO WIRES.
Manchester. n. H.. Cut OH From the World
Everything Tied Up.

Name hester. y. H.. Feb. 1.-The storm
whlch began Monday night was one Of
the worst blizzards expeficnced in MI
section for il years But one train went
through 10 Boston. today. and that with
the greatest difficulty There is moi .
WIRE az present between this city and
Boston.
Bnt one mail was received. at the local
post office. and that from North Vearn
All the trolley lines in this CITY were
forced 70 give mp, last night. after hard
night Over Il inches of snow fell in tbn
y hours and the wind blew gale mali
ing the situation almost unbcarable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
AT R0CKLAN0.
The Worse for rs Years-Fishing Schooner
Lena Young Wrecked Grew Saved.

= Rockland, Me. Feb. 1.-The most Sc
we're storm known in this vicinity for y
years. was that of Monday night. which
has since continued though with lesser
violence. Traffic is entirely stopped and
no train has left or entered the city.
During the storm the fishing schooner
Lena Young of Martincus, parted her
lines from Atlantic wharf and drifted
ashore. striking on the lodges OF the
Cobb-Itutler ship yard. a large hole was
smashed in the bottom Of the vessel and
considerable Other damage done. She is
now in hard position and may b."
washed to pieces, The crew was rescued
without difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
THIRTY INCHES OF SNOW.
Heavy Fail on Upper Xenntbec. Accompanied
by Fierce Wind.

North Arson, Me. Feb. 1.-The heaviest
storm ever known in this section has
been raging. strong wind accompanied
thc snow. al Monday night ami all day
Tuesday. and the snow badly driftcd.
The exact fan is uncertain. but it not less
than q inches, ANA is generally estimated
nj 20 inches. The Somerset Railway
trains are running. and the road is open
from bingham tn Oakland. The Marine
Central is not trying to move trains until
the storm lis OYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
Fifteen Inches Of Snow al Portland.

Portland, Me. Feb. l-Clcar weather
in Portland finds l5.7 inches Of snow on
level and large drifts in and around
the city. Not much damage was done
hcrcabouts, and no marine casualties
OF any consequence have been rcpo, ted
along the Immediate coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
1URLEY NOMINATED.
Tennessee Legislative Democratic Caucus
Nominaies the Memphis Gentleman.

Nashville. Tenn. Feb. The Demo
cratic caucus on the first ballot. tonight.
nominated for senator Thomas Il. Turlcv
of Memphis. Ia III out tho nncxpircd
Term Of Isham G. Harris Mir. TURKEY was
appointed by Gov. Taylor senator after
Senator Harris death. Tho ballot stood:
Hurley, ii; Mcmillan. &. Taylor !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
FIRE At VAUDEVILLE.
house OF Charles Roderick. on the Plains
Damaged 10 Extent Of $1,000.

Waterville, Me, Feb. 1.--(SpeciaD. Fire
was discovered in the house occupied by
Charles Roderick on Water street. on mo
Plains. When the fire department ar
rived on the scene there was but little
Tor the men to do except tear down the
parts of The walls remaining. The loss
will be about $1,000
The Woman's Literary Club will meet
with Miss Fitzpatrick at the Hanson cot.
taGc. this evening. There will be- very
attractive programme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
WORSE IN 25 YEARS.
Richmond Streets Blockaded and Business
suspended Work on Ice at Stands,ilI.

Richmond. Me, Feb. 1.--tSpeciaD.-Th
worst storm in p years began, Monday
morning. The streets are bockaded ana
il - still showing. Many places of bust
ness were closed, all day Work on the
lee tirlds is entirely suspended. The mail
SrrNlc" has been cut of since Monday
evening The streets arc deserted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
EIGHT LIVES LOST
BY The Burning Of the Alyord House al Gloyers
vile. N. T.. Tuesday

GloyorsVillo, \. Y. Feb. 1.-The Alvord
house was destroyed by fire, today. and
it. is believed eight persons lost their lives
They Were:
Henry {. Day of Gloversville.
T., T. kimhal, his wife ana thci,.
daughter. Indianapolis Ind
" m. RUPERT, Il ben boy.
travelling salcmau named Strickland
TWO travelling salesmens. whose names
are unknown.
The total property loss is 500 000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
Lewiston Almost Shut Out.

Lewiston. Me. Feb. e.-At O'Clock
this morning. Lewiston had had no con-
ncction with the outside world except by
on" train over the Grand Trunk from
Portland. No Maine Central trains or
mails have arrived for II hours. Al trar-
tic by Eicctrics is suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
Polo Game al Portland Postpt ned

Portland Me. Feb. There was no
polo game here. this evening, the Bidde-
ford team being unable to reach the city
owing 10 the snow blockade on tho Bos-
ION 4 Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
Two Killed and Eight Injured

Bergamo, Lomhardy. Feb. 1.-The root
OF {; spinning mill at Raazonico collapsed
during the storm and many work.n.u
""r" buried in the ruins. Two persons
We're killed and eight injured by failing
nuiidn:SS AT ceZana ErianZa, in the
Eran2a district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
Mill CoIlapses--Eight Pers ans Killed.

Como. Feb. 1.-lieavy storms have Wis.
itcd this city and vicinity. A spinning
mil at oggiono collapsed. killing eight
ruins, ''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02
SHIPPING NEWS.


pOETLAND--Fch /. ar, sims Monso
ian d;ri. Moore. liverpool via liaii .t
,'ld sims t;rccian tEr,. Nunan: ciis-
GOV; Manhattan Bennett, New VOTE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-02

The .iang"r Nlothi"r,' Association VIII
hold il second annual banquet Feb -.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-03

- - ~Ne v
 "One reason why our army was lack ing in some respects in equippage was that telegram was received from Ad- miral Sampson stating that if the army reached there immediately they could take the city at once, but if there was delay the Notifications of the Spaniards would be so perfected that there might be great difficulty in taking it. On receiving this dispatch from Admiral Sampson the war department directed the army to move at once, and, as all connected with the army will recall the orders were received after dark, and the army was in motion, had travelled nine miles and was on the ships at daylight. When the expedition sailed for Cuba it went there escorted by a large fleet of warships At that time it was regarded as impossible for a merchant ship to sail on the ocean safely from any American port to San- tiago but as soon as the Spanish fleet was destroyed, so that it was possible for uEarmed ships to sail safely to San tiago, the generous people of the United States subscribed money without limit and dispatched ship after ship, loaded with luxuries and delicacies for the Santiago army, and everything that could be accomplished for their comfort was done by the president and secre- tary of war.
 "After the surrender had been con- pleted and arrangements perfected for transportating the Spanish militia to Spain the president and secretary of war sent ships to Santiago and trans ported our army to one of the most healthful localities in the United States. The point selected by the secretary of war was so situated that thorough protection was given the people of the United States from the danger of vel low fever contagion. The soldiers up- on their arrival at this place received every care and bounty which could be procured by money. The president and secretary of war directed that their health and comforts should be cared for without reference to expense and in ad- dition the people within a circuit of the one hundred miles vied with each other in shipping to them carloads and steamboat loads of luxuries of all kinds.
 T have just finished my daily inspec- tion of the hospitals. With rare ex- captions the sick are cheerful and i'm proving. l have nurses and doctors to care for them, and in all my many tours I have not found single patient who made the slightest complaint. It is true there has been suffering, and great suffering. The climate of Cuba was very severe upon all our soldiers, but instead of complaining, the hearts of those brave men are filled with grat- itude to the people for the bounteous generosity which has been extended to them.
 There is no doubt that there have been individual cases of suffering and possibly neglect among the soldiers, not