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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06
Field Events.

Pole vault-Won Ivy Dunlap Bruins
wick; second, Wheeler Brunswick: third,
Davis, Edward Little. Height feet. !.
inch.
Putting lG-pound shot-Won by Thomas.
&. c. l.; second, L. Hamilton. I. a:
thrd Dunlap, Brunswick. Distance. s.
feet. inches.
Running high jump-Won by Dunlap.
Brunswick: second. Davis. Edward Little:
third. j. Hamilton T. y. Height, ) feet.
! inches.
Throwing 12-pound hammer-Won by
Denuing. Edward Little: second, Dunlap,
Brunswick: third, H. Hamilton, T, A. Dis
tancc. 113 feet, ! inches.
Running broad jump-Won ~ Leavitt.
T. A.; second, Davis, Edward Iittlc;
third. Dunlap. Brunswick. Distance, ~
feet | inch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

At the annual meeting of the Re
liSiouS Association held in the Con
sregational church vcstry Thursday
evening. the report of the treasurer
showed a balance III the treasury
Considering the increased expense of
the year and the financial stress OF the
times. such q report is highly pleasing.
Charles Lawrence was chosen prcsi-
dent for the ensuing year and Charles
Capcn, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

J. +. Nelson. Colby; referee j. II. Bates.
Bowdoin; judges of finish DR.. j. W.
Black. Colby. +. A. Robinson. colby. Il.
$. Clcaves, Bowdoin; clerk of course, Il.
". Alden, Colby; timers. -. F. Foster.
Watcrville, Prof. J. II. Hcdman. Colby.
DR. w. S. Bayley, Colby; judge of walk
ing, j. O. Wellman, Colby: starter. w. W.
Bolster of Bates; scorer of track events.
II. l.. Corson, Colby. Fixed events
Brooks. Colby; judges. f. Y. Minott,
Bowdoin. f. p. H. Pike. Colby; scorers,
+. II. Mailing, Colby, a. b. Warren
Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06
FOR BURGLARY.
Three Men Charged With Several Breaks a
Abbott Village.

Guilford, Me. June Estate Detective
Thomas H. Allen of Bangor, assisted 10y
Constable S. b. Drew. arrested Herbert
Ordway. Il man named Priest and Scot,
Pierce for breaking into the station al
Abbott Village ana several stores on the
night of Saturday. May q. The prisoners
were taken to Dover and bound over tC
the September grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06
ON TO PORTO RICO.
That island Now Be Scene OF Most lmpor.
tant Operations.

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't i"""t ON '9''H d"'h'
An officer high in authority said that
Porto Rico WIS now = noirf for almost
he able 10 move part Of its fleet there
from Sautiig1 e. Cuba There is no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The body Of the late Fred Winslow,
accompanied by his father and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Moore of Everett. Mass,
arrived on the evening train, Saturday.
from Everett, where he died. Friday,
after long illness With consumption.
The funeral services will be held, this
afternoon a $50 o'clock, from the
EpiScopal church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The SUNDAY trains were filled with
young people attracted to the garden spot
of the Kennebec valley by its floral dis
play and its grand concert, in the after
noon. The weather was the finest IN any
climate, and the visitors were enthusl-
astic over the Admiral Dewey March,
as well as the entire programme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Twelve hundred stools and 10i tables in
tended for the new dining hall were re-
iected by the Home, careless interpreted
ton of the contract by the manufacturers
being the cause. This means a further
delay in opening this great room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The present roof being constructed
over the tramway on the Oakland s
wharf above the bridge is only one half
The size of the one finally to be built as
the whole pile of lumber is to be GOV
cred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The Christian Endeavor of the Free
Baptist church, will run an excursion
to Pleasant Pond. tonight. leaving the
bridge at 40 O'Clock This will fur
nish a very pretty ride by moonlight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Sunday services were held at 1.3o A. NJ.
Rev T. p Michigan. celebrant. Gospel
Matthew, xvii: 1920; and at 5 z. NJ,
Rav Mr.. Newbert. assisted by the choil
of the Unitarian church, Augusta, dc
liyercd a Scriptural discourse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Letters are now arriving from Car
diner boys in camp at Chickamauga.
and they all report as getting along
finely, liking even better than at Au-
eusta. No sickness at all is in the
camp. They all feel anxious for active
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The junior class G.. II. S. did not
day. as they intended TO on account of
the rainy weather. 1t is not known
now when they will hold it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. +. NJ Lawrence has just put in
an abutment wall of HalloWcll granite
by the driveway in front of Forest
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Motion Russell of Newton Cen
ter and Mrs. y. :. Buswell of Somer-
vile, Mass, who have been the guests
of friends in this vicinity, returned to
their homes, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Frank Stanley and children left
on the Pullman, Saturday morning, for
Charlottesville. P. L., where she will
visit her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The military fever has struck Gar
diner full force and now at most any
time one may observe company of
young cadets drilling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Emma Stephenson, as installing
officer, will act at the installation of
officers of the Heath Relief Corps,
Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The junior class of the G.. II. $, is
now very busy in getting ready the
trimming for the Opera house at the
graduation exercises of the senior class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Willard Jones and son Law
renee have returned from their visit to
her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Jennie Bugbee left for Boston
Saturday, where she will enjoy Il visit
to friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

joying a two weeks visit with Boston
friends, returned on the Kennebec,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

DIS. Sawyer and Strout returned
from the medical meeting at Portland.
Saturday. and report very profitable
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Wight left Sat
urday morning to spend the Sabbath
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Street Commissioner Field is construct
ing new sidewalk on Second street
from Loweli's crossing to Grove street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. G.. NJ Richardson of NepOnset,
Mass, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

William b. Bessy arrived from Bos-
ton. Saturday, on a short visit to his
family on Washington avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

+. r. Studley. A. F. Strout and Z. NJ
Spear of Bowdoin college. spent Sun
day with their parents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mr. and Mrs. 7. J. Trask We're pas
sengers on the kennebec to Boston
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Amasa Harmon. who is running a
commission store at Bath, spent the
Sabbath here with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Lola Martin of Saco, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Bardsiey OF
Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

w. w. Brewer has returned to New
York, after a two weeks visit i'll town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Fred Robinson went to Lewiston,
yesterday, on short visit to 1rlehds
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

cided that the exercises of the laying of
the corner stone shall be held during
commencement and on Tncaday, June q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

John Merrill, Charles Ross. Charles EN-
cry and Thomas Jones are in possession
Of guide licenses for duty at the Outlet
this season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06
SOUTHGARDINER.

Mrs. Nina Albce is visiting her sister
Mrs. Antoinette Larrabee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. j. S. Maxcy has returned from
few weeks visit to friends at ProFl-
dencc, II. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George Smardon of
Portland, are the guests of Miss Ger
trude Dill on Central avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Z. H. Mosley of Boston, spent sun
day with Gardiner friends at Pleasant
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Commencing Monday, June 6, the meet
ings of the il. of T. Sisterhood will be
held Monday evening, instead of Satur-
dav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. II. c. Wilkinson of Lewiston, is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
w. Payson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. j. NJ. l.. Bates returned from a
few days visit with Brunswick TRENDS
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

1t is not probable that the tax books
will be given to Tax Collector Page Tor
two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. Charles Watts of Cumberland. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Clark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

+. D. True was the guest Of Water
willie friends, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Harry Pinkham of Lake View Inn will
soon place a trim gaSolcne launch into
'he lake. The boat is 16 feet long, of ~
morse power, and will hold eight persons.
Harry's addition to the fleet now in Cob
oosseecontee waters is a valuable one as
regards speed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06
NATIONALHOME.

Saturday evenings supper included Co
boxes of strawberries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

A. S. Young is enjoying short trip
to the Hub. -.uU.r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The degree staff of Halowel Comman-
derry, l. Q. G. c., went to Winthrop. Sat
urday evening, and exemplified work be-
fore the Winthrop Commandery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. q. S. Fuller returned home from
poston. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. j. T. Richards returned, Satur-
day from a visit to friends at Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Major a. l.. Smith, treasurer has gon,
TO Boston on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Three acts of incessant comedy and the
last curtain falls on "A New England
Home. The piece is indeed humorous
and witty saying abound. or, indeed, pre-
daminatc. Wilson han was well filed,
Saturday evening, to witness the pres
entation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Hayes Gardiner of Boston, spent the
Sabbath at the Oaklands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Victor Neal left for Boston, Satur-
DAY, where he will enlist in the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

c. p. Austin arrived from a business
trip to the Hub, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. j. Fl. Wight, who has been en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Freeman Spinney of Bath, was a
Gardiner visitor over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

II. NJ Foster returned, Saturday
from a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Mrs. W. w. Kelley returned, Satur-
day. from a visit to Waterville friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

I. W. Richardson, Esq, of Portland. i
visiting his son-in-law. DR.. Elwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

Miss Della Collins returned iron
Boston, on the boat, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06

The monthly meeting of Cutler Post
NO. IN u. A. r.. will be held. Monday
evening June 6. The monthly meeting of
The Veterans Social Club will be held
Wednesday evening. June s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-06
Daily Kcnnebcc Journal.
GARDINER.

GAKDlNEh
A. S. Young is enjoying a short trip
to the Hub. -.uU.r.
f. u. True was the guest Of Water
Vile friends, Saturday,
Mrs. Il. L. Blake spent Sunday with
her husband at Portland. =, -.b
Hayes Gardiner of Boston, spent the
Sabbath at the 0aklands.
C. p. Austin arrived from a business
trip to the Hub, yesterday.
Freeman Spinncy of Bath. was a
Gardiner visitor over Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Newbert left. Saturday, ON
a visit to her mother at Saco.
Miss Della Collins returned from
Boston. on the boat, Saturday.
II. NJ Foster returned, Saturday,
from a business trip to Boston.
Victor Neal left for Boston, Satur-
day, where he will enlist in the navy
Mrs w. w. Kelley returned, Satur-
dav. from a visit to Waterville friends.
Mrs j. T. Richards returned, Satur-
day from a visit to friends at Boston.
r. H. Moslcy of Boston, spent sun
day with Gardiner friends at Pleasant
uon0
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16
Mississippi Indians

a government commission viii visit
this state 20 inquire into the condition
Of the Indian tribes now resident ID
Mississippi, with view to moving them
70 the Indian reservation lands in the
West, There are about 1000 or more
Indians In this State, Choctaws and
Chlclulsags. They are located in the
counties OF Newton Noxubee, Ecmpcr,
Scott and Rankin. Unless the govern
meut undertakes 70 coerce them, 70 is
certain that the Indians of Mississippi
win not move to the Wcst. They love
the soil which holds the ashes OF their
sircs for hundreds Of generations.
They can speak the language Of the
white men and love to tell the tradi-
tious OF their race, revealing in the de-
parted glory Of their ancestors. Many
Of tlc older Indians have formed warm
Friendships among the merchants with
whom they come in contact.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Thctiger tail Sues seTerolg wrenehel
az Meridian last week, and as result
thousands Of dollars wili dow into The
eity and county c0Gera Thomas Wal.
ton q prominent commission merchant
Of Oao.oHa secured tbc evidence aud
r5 q result The places % ~. >. Wood
side Tom Elmer aud Arnors Annex
were decided public nuisances by the
mayor and the police seized everything
ia sight. Tom Elmer failed 70 show up
~ the mayors court and bis bond d
sio0 10 four cases was declared forfeited
and he was fined so ga each case. w.
3. Wo0dside four cases. $50 and costs
ia each r. j. Lavender, four cases.
also GOT the limit. $50 in each r. S
Waddle, two cases, $50 10 each. Jake
Giles two cases, same. S. M Nelson
one case, $50, Justice Klein then
caught Tire tiger keepers aud tackled
on goo aud costs in each case.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16

sPEcnEN 00ry AN0 PR0sPEcTus FaEE
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16

pusisasi Monthly Is c.ss psr Amman, aa
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16

~ would like to see THE ARENA FL every
home. WILLIAM d BRYAN.
September 90, 1897"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16
sUBsCRPn0N 10 REDgeED no 80
THE ARENA.
JOHN CLARK RIDPATH, IL. D., Editor.

The le n Reform review IS now entering
upon us ninth year. lis career has beeu ono
prolonged effort Tor the advancement al true
reform and tne propagation Of measures for ma.
betterment Of tho people. To-day THR AREBA.
Is better, brighter, more yifile Than ever. 10 IA
~ the front Of the hglt AMI at the head Of thu
column,
Il Stands P~fe.emlasat os Champion Of Papu.
lat Llbsrties.
II Is devoted 10 the Interests 81 the people, and
rs voice Is raised IN no uncertain SOUND in their
behalf. Tho recent reduction in tho subscriptions
price should nlaca TIE ARsNA in tha hands OF
every THINNING American MIN and woman
THE ARENA ts newer duli, every iSsue Isl fdAlate
vita bright aud interesting articles ut the llving
issues OF tbe hnur, Our arrangements are sueb
thatwe can With confidence promise that, uudet
che edit0rship Of John CLARK Eldi9iN, assistsG
by Tie most eminent writers and workers.
The Arena for 1903 VIII be tie
Ideal magazine for the Amef-
lean people,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1898-12-16
MIILIlrY AnnnLnLmnnL

Henry p Ramsey has been commits
stoned captain Of Company d, First Mis-
sissippi Regiment, IN place of Captain
Rirdseng, who resigned from the SER
vice.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-28
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
Stock Exchange Stagnant and There
Have Been General Declines
All Around.

London, March 27.-The money market is
firmer, but there is no near prospect Of
ease. The Stock exchange is stagnant, ow-
ing to political uncertainties, and all
around substantial declines are recorded.
There is much anxiety as to the settlement
beginning tomorrow. Spanish As having
fallen Z per cent and Brazilian bonds from
5 to 6.
Since the last settlement there has. been
decline in many Americans. ranging from
s. to S., and Argentines and Chileans have
been sold heavily On the boundary scare.
Chinese have fallen on the poor subscrip-
tions to the loan. Home railways securi-
ties show moderate Declines and all the
American railroad stocks are lower, the
leading decreases being: New York Cen
tral, 5: Louisville & Nashville, As; Nor
folk & Western preferred. Is: Denver &
Rio Grande preferred, As; Erie firs;S, 4; Cn-
ion Pacific, 4; Union Pacific preferred, 4;
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul. s7s: North
3; Southern preferred. "a: Santa Fs
Z: Denver 4 Rio Grande, Cen.
trail Pacific. Erie. Missouri, Kansas &c
Texas. Missouri, Kansas & Texas seconds,
Philadelphia & Reading firsts, Wabash or
binary and Wabash preferred. all from
point to 1is points, Canadian Pacifics have
fallen 3ls points and Grand Trunk railway
shares range from !. point to 31s points
lower.
A petition extensively signed by Indian
bankers and merchants was presented on
Friday to Lord Hamilton, secretary of
state for India, urging the immediate ap-
into the establishment of gold standard
for India.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-28

the sole reason for SenorrLeon Cas1illo's
visit to Madrid. 1t believes that before
many days the result OF these diplomatic
moves will be seen.
Ell impartial Gndependen3 to-day re-
marks that, while thinking these rumors of
diplomatic activity contain much of fancy,
it. is of the opinion that to some extent
they are based on fact. 1t adds:
The expulsion Of Spain from Cuba
would mean victory for the United States
against the countries of the Old World, and
their predominance in the Gulf of Mexico.
which will be the key of the two oceans
when at length they are united by q canal.
These objects have been steadily pursued
by the Washington government since the
last Cuban war. To obtain them the plan
has been to avoid the danger of a war, but
to tire out and drain Spain by stirring up
internal strife.
1T never entered their heads that Spain
would recognize the autonomy of Cuba,
thus removing all pretense for their further
interference. This has led to the altered
attitude on the part of the great republic.
at the very moment when they had the
least justification for their course of ac-
ton
Interviewed on board the Isla De Panay
at Barcelona, General Augusti, the new
governor general of the Philippines, said
he, thought there was some Importance.
events there. IL it be the spark of new
insurrection, he believes there are sufli-
cient resources in the archipelago to sue
cessfuliy quench it. He proposes to be
complacent and tolerant with those who
remain within the law" but he will be
rigid and severe with those who take up
arms or seek to disturb good order" He
trusts TO maintain peace by carrying out
a policy of kindness without showing
either weakness or partiality.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-28
A CONGRESSMAN DEAD.
John Simpkins. of Massachusetts. Ex-
pired Suddenly in Washington
Saturday Night.

Washington. March g.-Representative
John Simpkins. of the Thirteenth district
of Massachusetts,. died last night at his
residence in this city, 1117 X street, of heart
failure. induced by gastric complications.
On last Tuesday he complained of having
caught cold. and later of stomach trouble.
He was quite i'll for time but yesterday
morning was much better. Later in the
day he grew weaker and at five minutes
of ten died of failure. Arrangements as
to the funeral cannot be made until the
arrival Of the members OF his family who
have been notified of his death. Mrs.
Bacon is in New York. Mrs. Thayer in
Boston. Miss Mable Simpkins in Florida
and his brother, Nathaniel, at Aiken, S. c.
They are all expected to be in the city by
Tuesday morning.
Representative SimokinS was man of
independent fortune. He was born in New
Bedford. Mass, June q. 1852: attended the
public schools of Yarmouth and after pre-
pairing for college at st. Marks school,
Southboro. graduated at Harvard univer-
Sity in 1875. He served in the MasSachu-
setts senate in 1880 and 1881; was a presi-
Dental elector for Harrison and Reid in
1892. president of the Republican Club Of
Massachusetts in 1892 and 1893, and mem
ber of the Massachusetts Republican state
committee in 1884. He served in the Fifty
fourth and Fifty-ffth congresses, where
he was known to his colleagues as a man
faithful to the interests of his constituents
although rarely taking part in debate.
Mr.. Simpkins had recently been made Il
member OF the congressional committee.