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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-14

lom appropriating $4,000 to restore
the banks of the Ohio river at Shaw
Deetown, ILL.,, recently swept away by
the floods, was adopted. An amend
ment practically war measure, was
proposed by Mr.. Pettus (Ala.). 1t pro-
Vides for an appropriation of $500, 900
for the Improvement of Mobile bay
that warships and barges might reach
the wharves to obtain coal and sup
plies.
Washington, April 6.-After waiting
patiently in the galleries and cor
ridors of the house for hours, the
thousands who had come to hear the
presidents Cuban message turned
away weary and disguised at the
delay. Never was there such disap-
pointment at the capitol. The mem
bers felt it even more keenly than
did the spectators. For two hours
they stood about the Hobbies, dis
cussing this latest phase of the sit
uation. The proposed armistice
which came on the heels OF the an
nouncement that Lee had cabled for
delay received quite as much at
tention as the request of Lee. Con-
siderable opposition to the army re-
organization bill developed on the
ground that it's provision for an ex-
tension of the regular army IN time
of war to 104, 900 men would be inim-
ical to the national guard and VOL
ioh
heretofore relied in time of dis
tress. There will be a strong eff
fort to recommit the bill.
Representative Jones (Wash.) in
troduced a joint resolution to pro-
tect Americans in Cuba, which directs
the president to Immediately order
all vessels of war of the United States
in the vicinity of Cuba to proceed to
Havana without delay, protect all
American citizens and bring away
all who desire to leave the island.
Notwithstanding the Impotence
and disappointment among the re-
publican members of the house by the
Withholding or the presidents mes
sage the frank statement of the presi-
! dent to he leaders that such a course
was deemed absolutely Necessary by
! Lee to insure the safe departure of
Americans in Cuba has caused them
to accept the situation in good faith
Some of the most radical, after hear
! ing the statements of those who saw
the president, appeared satisfied.
! Washington, April There was
great excitement in the house during
the consideration of the bill for a re-
organization of the army. 1t was
caused by Mr.. Lentz (dem. o., who
made a vicious assault on the admin
istration, charging that its policy of
delay was in the interest of stock job
Der and alleging that Wall street
was in possession of information that
the message would not go in long be-
fore it was known at the capitol and
profted heavily in the advance in the
price of stocks which resulted. He
even charged there was no warrant
for the alarming statements about the
situation in Havana given as justify
ing the delay of the message. Mr..
Lentz's speech created profound SEN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-14

The insane king, Otto of Bavaria,
has suddenly become worse and it is
feared that he is dying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-14

Corinne is a member of the Wilbur.
Opera company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-14

haps Esperance had less cause for
self-reproach, but certainly her re-
Elections were sad enough. as hour by
hour she sat watching and hoping
for Gaspard's return
She listened and waited in vain,
however, for he did not come home
at all that night. Esperance's words
were ringing in his ears, tormenting
him, haunting him, do what ne
would Must he indeed leave France
just at this most exciting moment
Would his father have exacted such
a promise if he had foreseen all that
would happen? NJ. Lemercier had in
doctrinated him, to some extent. in
his communistic principles, and he
| could not fail to wish to be present
during the coming struggle.
| And then to add to his difficulties
poverty began to stare him in the
face He had been too much occu-
pied of late to spare many thoughts
! for money matters, but he was aware
that their income was of the smallest
How could they manage the removal
into another country? How could he
support himself when once they were
there? Was not England already
| swarming with eXiled Frenchmen?
In the midst of his reverie he was
accosted by NJ. Lemercier, who was
walking excitedly in an opposite di
rection
DE Mabillon! the very man
wanted. Our little affair is progress
ing most favorably: tomorrow We
may expect fracas that will MAKE
all Europe ring. Come, then, witt
me, you shall be initiated" Ant
linking his arm in Gaspard's HI
walked off in the direction of tn.
taubourg ST. Antoine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
Congressional Notes.

Senator Butler IF %orth Carolina Tues
day. hlcd charges against II. q. EWart,
who has been nominated 10y thu President
for district judge for the western district
Of North Carolina. Il is understood that
Mr.. Butler alleges that Mr. Ewarl IS un-
fitted for It judgcship because Of a lack
Of legal atttinmcnts and because of his
tempcra ment. Tho committee on judi
ciary win make thorough Investigation
The two outra2es On Republican post
master- in the South discussed ut the
cabinet meeting. Tuesday occurred at
LAX" city. S. g.. and Ada. Ge Freeman,
the postmaster at the latter place. was
assa~Sinated before b" entered on mis- du-
ties as postmaster The President il is
said is very much disturbed by these
acts though ne views with satisfaction
the fact that the whole southern press
has expressed IT'S Indignation. The first
impulse OF thu officials in eases like those
cited. II IL said. Is TO abolish the office
where the outrage nc@urrcs although it
IL pointed oHt that such "a step would de
pritc larg. number of citizens who had
nothing to do with the killing ui their
poStmasttrs. The President therefore.
finds il difficult TO Law down amy rigid
rule that could he applied in an cases.
The Office at Lake City has been abolish
Cd. but SO far nothing has been done re-
2Irding III" case at Ada.
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STILL IN OAR K.
Continued from page ~

tor said he was glad to visit the island
and hoped to see some of the interior
Gen. Blanco referred to a visit he
paid to the United States when he was
Il young man and could speak more
English than he can now. though. as he
said, his greater fluency then was prob
ably due to the opportunity he had IF
conversing with the handsome Amcri-
can women. To a suggestion by Sen
'stor Proctor that he ought to repeat
the visit Gen. Blanco smilinely repli d
that he feared he was now too Old
The captain general thanked the Amer
leans for calling and said he would re-
turn Senator Proctors visit upon the
return of the latter from the interior
Thus ended a pleasant interview.
The Spanish cruiser Nizcaya arrived
off Moro Castle, at o'clock this even
inS, after a good voyage from New
Sclk. She was met by scores of steam
launches and gayly decorated yachts
with bands as she steamed to her
moorinSs. Enthusiastic welcomes We're
shouted from all the quays, which We're
lined with thousands of people Thr
streets ana piaZas Were gay with hunt
ing: rockets were discharged and there
was continuous cheering from all the
boats The mayor Of Havana. Marquis
De Estcban, as director OF the festivi-
ties. was the first to board the vessel
:giong out in Gen. BlancO's launch The
officers of the NiZcaya will call first up
on Admiral Manteiola and then on the
captain general.
The Almirante OQuendo is expected
from the CanarieS at an early daV: and
she also viii be given popular well
come
The divers are much disappointed at
not recovering any bodies, today. bul
hope 10 be more Fortunate tomorrow.
The Spanish divers, who have been fur
niShed by Capt Sigsboe, with plans Of
the Maine, will begin their work. TO-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
Will Abandon the Relic; Expedition.

Washington. March 1.-The war depart
mcnt has decided To abandon its cXprdi-
ton for the relief of the miners in tho
Klondikc country, because the conclusion
has pccn reached that no necessity exists
for il. Secretary Alfer has written 4 bet
ter To Senator fIawley. chairman Of tho
Senate committee on military affairs. *
planning the situation ana asking tina,
Congress take action authorizing tho de-
partmcnt TO dispose of the supplies pur-
chased ior thc expedition. incluuing the
reindeer which have just arrived from
Norway ana tu abandon the project.
The special train over the pennsylvania
Road carrying the reindeer and attend
ants for the government relief expedition
to klnndike left Jersey City Tuesday
night. for Seattle. The train consisted Of
three transit sleeping cars, two cooking
eating cars. ~ boz. ears loaded with pro-
visions ana ~ stock cars. The train was
in two sections. There were li3 persons
in the party. Five hundred ard twenty
nine reindeer in excellent condition after
q hours rest on land comfortably filled
the cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
MARTIN ON THE STAND.
Tells Story Of that Terrible Day Of Carnage
at Latimer. Penn.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
SNIFF PUNISHMENT
Is Awaiting Spain II Found Connected With
Disaster TO the Maine.

Lawrence. Mass. March l.-SecretarN
Wm. NJ Stuart of thc Republican cit
committee. received the following let
t"r. today, from Congressman VIM. :.
Knox, at Washington: Put little can
he said now about poor Cuba. for th@
reason that the time for words has
passed. Congress is waiting with pa
thence fur the result of the official in
puiry With the loss, of the Maine and
with entire confidence that the findings
Of the court viii hc in accordance With
the facts. If it shall he found that oul
sailors were sent to their death by de-
sign while sleeping in the harbor of 4
nation with which we are at peace,
then no indemnity will satisfy the
American people Nothing hut swift
and Cundi2n punishment To the extent
of driving The Spaniards from tn
island Of Cuba can atone for the atrOC-
ity. But they will not bc forgotten.
Their names are written on the bright
est If all pages Of human history. III
page wherein are inscribed the names
of those who died Tor freedom. for Cuha
will soon bc free"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

deem Necessary to the Spanish arms and
to my own honor as a soldier.
From his nigh position, the Executive
of Il foreign power at the solemn moment
of the opening Of its Congress. has ut
tered insults against the army of Spain
ri. 50 gross Il nature that I can hardly
believe they Will b" permitted TO pass
without the energetic protest of The GOV
crnmcnt Of Your Majesty.
THE heroic soldiers who are shedding
their generous blood in the fields OF Cuba
to defend tn" SoHcrciEntN of Spain have
been msuItCd in a coarse and coWardlE
manner before the whole civilized world
and treated on the same level with rebel
lious hordcs OF bandits who do not de
serve an honorable mention.
The military measures. Madame,
adopted in the Cuban war With the full
knowledge. ana consent OF one of Your
Maiesty's governments. Il government Of
Spain. are criticized as infamous and nm
worthy Of a civilized people. The orders
Of the Spanish general who commanded
that army are finally qualified. Madame.
as brutal and calculated to ill the civil
lied world with horror.
M such insults were given only to the
soldier who has The honor to address
Your Majesty, he would not complain of
the weakness of the government in per
hitting them to go unrebuked He would.
in fact. be extremely gratitied to have
called forth such an opinion concerning
himself from people whom he considers
To be the open enemies of Spain, But
when these insults are also directed at
the entire Spanish army. when the oppro-
hriouS words are directed against the
honor Of the inViucible. noble. coura geous
soldiers of Spain. the general who has
fought side by side with those soldiers
ships Of their lives. the general who has
honored himself by commanding the
most heroic and largest army of modern
times. cannot tolerate without protest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
Maine Disaster and War Notes.

The torpedo boat WINSTON came out Of
dry dock at the Norfolk. Va. navy yard
Tuesday and will sail, Wednesday,. pre-
sumably for Key West.
a new 1000 pound steel strut for the
the Hcrreshoff plant at Briston. r. L..
Tuesday by rail for Mobile Ala. where
the boat has been lying for some time dis
ablcd. y similar piece Of steel WAS
shipped on Friday last to Mobile for tor
pcdo boat Porter.
ARTILLERY men from Fort Schuyler are
Ausily cnlaEcd al til" fort at Wilctt's
point. Long island. mounting two new
S-nch disappearing guns which have been
received there. Three nrw disappearing
guns which arrived n tn" fort only
short time ago. have already been mount
ed one is an $-inch while the other two
are lQ-nch and weigh 3 tons each.
Thomas G. Bennett. president Of the
Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Of New
Haven, Thursday, denied the truth OF a
published report that his company had
suspended tn" manufacture of sporting
Mr.. Bennett said: '"rhe Winchester Go.
has not stopped making sporting guns or
ammunition and has no intention of do
ing 50. We have not received any special
inquiries from the government i'll regard
to our facilities. 1t is true We are rum
ming over time in some departments and
"" are filing navy department orders.
but these orders were received prior 10
the sinking of the Maine.
The Mexican. German and Spanish
lodges Of Mexico city have spontaneously
invited their American brethren to a spe
cial lodge of sorrow to be held on March
>. in memory of the MaSonS who persisted
in the Maine disiSter and a. mark of
sympathy for the loss sustained by tn"
order and the United States. 1t is Il note
worthy fact that tn" initiative was taken
/ IN this matter by Grand Orator Carlos
| Roumagul", nativc-born Spaniard of
/ Madrid. who S(iDnOrte ed the movement in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
BASE BAIL MAGNATES
Determined that Vulgar Language on the Field
Shall Be stopped.

s., Louis. March I-Mo4t radical legis-
lation was enacted, today, hy he mag
mates of me National Base Ban League
assembled here in annual session. Al the
afternoons session at which representa-
tiycs Of tn" press We're admitted. meas
urc Tor thu suppression of obscene. indie
cent and vulgar language upon the ball
field l'y players was adopted by the rep
rt~eutulivts 81 The l. clubs present, with
ont dissenting vote. The provisions q.
this measure are most sweeping and pro-
vid" for The trial of guilty persons before
tribunal of three Judges to be known as
thc board Of discipline, which shall pun
iSh ID" Cuiprit either by suspension or CT-
pulson for life.
Thu first tribunal under this provision
Will b. composed nf l.. &. kruuthon Of
Kansas CITY. Mo. Louis Kramer of Gin
cinnati. and Frederick * Stearns of De
troit. Mich These men. who are promi-
n"nt and we'll known to the patrons OF
the national game. will serve respectively
for ;. ANA years. one member of the
board Will r,tir" each year ana his sue
ceSSor Will be elected at the annual SChcd-
ulc meeting Of the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
IN THE SENATE.
Stewart Vigorously Dsnounces Bankruptcy
Bill Passed by House.

Washington, March lin the Senate,
today motion by Mr.. Hoar of Massa-
Chusetts, to nOn-Concur in the House
to the bankruptcy bill.
drew q speech from Mr.. Stewart of
Nebraska, in which he vigorously de-
nounccd the measure passed by the
House. lie declared it was an afro
cIouS measure Of diabolical intent and
could only result in grinding the poor
dehtor the more deeply into the iinan
cia miro. The Alaska homestead and
railway right Of way bin was under
discussion during the greater part of
the session. Mr.. Rawlins Of Utah, con-
Guiding his speech. begun yesterday, in
opposition 10 the measure. The reso-
luton of lIr. Bacon of Georgia. pro-
Viding for bronze tablet to be erected
in the Capitol building in memory Of
tn" officers and sailors who lost their
lives III the Maine disaster was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
RUSSIA BACKS BULGARIA.
And the Turks Are Nearly Frightened Out o
Their Wits

London. March 1.-The Constantno-
pie correspondent OF the Daily Mail
says. "Bulgaria's attitude concerning
the Macedonian troubles is causing
anxiety al the Yi1diz Kiosk. Ii is be-
lieyed at the palace that Russia is
backing Bulgaria; ana rumors Of i'm
pendng war with Russia and Bulgaria
are in circulation An extraordinary
ministerial council was hastily SUM
moned. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

Shortly after the Senate convened
today, Perkins. Of the committee on
naval affairs. represented a favorable
report on Bacon's resolution providing
for the erection in Statuary hall of the
Capitol, OF bronze memorial tablet.
commemorative of the officers and sail
ors who lost their lives in the Maine
disaster in Havana harhor.
In the course OF his report upon the
resolution. Perkins said: 1t is fitting
at all times for a nation to recognize
the heroism of those who have yielded
up their lives in its service In this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

follows: Gold. S2ot. hG335i: silver s5li S,s,-
1884: paper. <D1 .56t.1 is; bonds, daburAiug
officers balances. etc, $,'.oSi 002, making
"A total of $a,t. .6i. against which there
are demand Of liabilities outstanding
amounting to SS3l DUl .5G3, leaving "A net
cash balance Of S225. SCI 2p3.
The montniy treasury statement issued.
Tuesday. shows an excess Of receipts
over expenditures for the month Of Feb
ruary Of 1888 l02.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

Rev. L. Edwards. pastor Of the Eng
lish Baptist church at Minersvine. Pa.
when suffering with rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlain Pain
Balm. He says: A few applications of
this liniment proved of great service
to me. 1t subdued the inflammation
and relieved the pain. Should any SUI
ferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial
il viii please me" For sale by John
Coughlin. druggist, IL Water street.
Augusta, Nc n.W.&f.tf
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Suicide Of A. X. Simpson Of Topsham.

Lisbon Falls. Me, March ASA *
Simpson. a commercial traveller for a
Rockland, Me. firm, committed suicide
by shooting himself in the temple with
a revolver at his home in Topsham,
Tuesday morning. The cause of the
deed is not known. Simpson was 40
wears of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
De LONE Hanged in Eftiey

Troy. y. <. March l.-Spains former
minister to the United States, Scnpr
DupuN De Lone. was hanged in effgN
here, today. and the police had to he
called upon to disperse a small crowd
which had assembled to hurl harsh
epithets at the object of their scorn
\ placard on the ettigy was inscribed:
Hang De LONE, V. II. K" The police
took the efiigy to the police station
amid cries Of derision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
IN THE HOUSE.
The Loud Bill Taken Up--vote will Be Taken.
Thursday.

Washington, March 1.-The House,
today, entered upon the consideration
of the Loud bill relative to second class
matter. The bin is Identical with the
bill passed at the last Congress. but
MI Loud is author. gave notice OF an
amendment permitting the transmits
sion ut pound rates Of sample copies up
to 10 per cent on the bona fidc cilcula-
ton of the newspaper periodical. rms
amendment removes much opposition
to the bill. only three speeches were
delivered. today. Mr.. Loud made an
exhaustive speech in its favor. claiming
that the government practically palu
subsidy Of 100000 600 to the pronric-
tors of publications, which now get
access to the mails at pound rates, as
the cost Of transporting mail and IT'S
handling averaged cents per pound.
Nh Moon, Dem. Tennessee, spoke in
opposition to the bill and Mr.. Perkins,
Rep. Connecticut. in favor of it. The
debate will continue, until Thursday.
when the vote Will be taken, at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02
Municipal Election in Vermont.

Rutland. VI. March THE annual elec-
tion for local officers was held in every
city and town Of the state. today. The
results were Of no general political signi-
tcancc as all We're on purely local issues.
While Democrats and Republicans up-
posed each other in selecting candidates
the Democrats apparently We're more ac-
tiY" and made considerable gains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

\ dispatch to the London Daily Mail
from 8uenos Ayres says it is reported
there that the government has obtained
a loan Of elo,00o0oo in london. secured
by the alcohol ana tobacco revenues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

PACIFIC FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY of New York. y. Y. Incorporated
in lS5D. Amount at risk. $3.50 ~
CASH ASSETS. DECEMBER 81 1897.
Loans on bond and mortgage
0irst liens, $25900OD
Stocks and bonds owned By
the company. market value. 4787S25D
Cash in the companys Tinci-
pal office and in bank. q 0s6 "a
Interest due and accrued. 3G3192
Premiums in due course of
collection, 7i0s22o
LIABILITIES. DECEMBFE q. 1897,
Net amount of unpaid losses
and claims S5O918 30
Reserved for reinsurance, 80, Gj34s
Commissions ana other de-
mands against the company. 1S0311
All liabilities. except capital
stock and net surplus. 3J5.6e4 o.
Capital paid up in cash 200 90 q
Surplus beyond capital. 265 065 q;
feb1G dlaw3t
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Maine Pensions.

Washington March 1.-The following
pension changes resulting from the
issue Of February II. are announced:
Original. Samuel Il. Coleman. Lincoln
Vile S.. Increase. David W. Duancc.
Soldiers Home. kenncbec. 50 to $l2; Alonzo
Brown Paris 50 to -. Reissue ana in
crease. John Hills National Military
Home keunebcc 81 to 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

According 20 a special dispatch from
Bucnos Ayres, the Chilian government
has offered Gl6ooo for the Argentine
steamer Britannia, Captain Arsteg now
lying at Buenos Ayres. with the view of
using her as an armed transport in the
event of trouble with Argentine The
Britannia has recently Undergone repairs
at Buenos Ayres after having been dam
aged by running aground. She was built
at Liverpool in 1873 and IS 252l net ton
mage. with 300 horse power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-02

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSOCIATION
COMPANY of Manchester England, in
corporated in 1894. commenced business in
United States, in 1890. Geo. w. Wenslev
Manager.
CASH ASSETS. DECEMBER 81. 1887.
Loans on bond and mortgage
first liens), $4,000
Stocks and bonds owned by
the COMPANY marke! value 1546,5l7.50
Cash in the cumpanyS princ-
pal office and in bank. 81. Sc
Interest due and accrued 1851
!. remiums in due course Of
collection ls4,7sS4
Other assets. $5,2iSa
LIABILITIES. DECEMBER 81, 1897
Net amount Of unpaid losses
and claims. $203, 23o.s
Reserved for Reinsurance. luJ2, 3l3.J5
Commissions and other de
mands against the company. l92i595
All liabilities. except capital
stock and net surplus, l21+.190l5
Surplus beyond capital 797, 329.i7
fehIc Il a ys.2t