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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17

O'Clock, having been delayed slightly
by the snow on the tracks.
il seemed as if all Boston had turned
out to bid the President and his party
welcome. Great crowds filled the cold
train shed and pushed and jostled each
other in an effort to get a view of the
Presidents smiling face. while the roi,
rafters rang with their cheers. Still
larger was the throng which covered
the streets around the station, where
the carriages which were to bear the
party to their hotels We're stationed.
Secretary Gage and Gov. Woicott.
with Brig. Gen. lockwood Uoar, Brig
Gen. James l.. Carter. Col. William c.
Capelle, Col Roger Morgan. Col j.
Payson Bradley. Col. John ID. Billings
and Col. William -. Sobicr of his per-
sopal staff We're at the station to meet
the President and as soon as the in
PRODUCTION and greetings were con-
cluded. the carriages were entered and
the short parade started.
1t moved under escort of the list Bat
TALON of Cavalry. Major William A.
Perrins commanding. and proceeded To
the Hotel Teuraine. which is to be the
headquarters of the party during their
stay in Boston. AS the procession
passed, cheer upon cheer was given by
the crowd and upon all sides the mani
festations of welcome were without re-
straint
at the Touraine a detail from the
first corps of cadets was stationed to
act as personal guard to the President.
President Mckinley was escorted to
the state suite of apartments on the
first floor of the hotel. The suite is
furnished in the style of of Louis XVI.
and comprises six rooms, all magnifi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
Is The Steam Locomotive Doomed

Men who know say that in the next ter
years steam locomotives will disappear
and electric motors will supplant them
They also say that with the new motive
power trains will rush along at a mini
mum speed of 100 miles an hour. This
will prove blessing to those who WISH
to go quickly from one point to anothef
but no more so than Hostetter's Stomach
Betters has proved a blessing TO those
who wish to go quickly from sickness e
health The Bitters act az ; n,iue qp",
biliousness and liver complaint. They
improve the appetite. quiet the sa nerves YES
and induce sound, refreshing sae rl ,c dne
trial of a bottle will aH otores s'i' ~
proof. Sold at all drug stores'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
Speaks at the Banquet on the War
and New Possessions.
Placed in Our Hands by War We
Must Be True to that Trust.

Boston. Feb. 16-President William
United States, arrived in Boston. to-
day. as the guest of the Home Market
Club at a banquet in his honor at Me-
chants hall. Messrs. Long. Alger
Bliss, Gage and Smith Of his official
cabinet accompanied him. together
with Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio.
The arrival of the Presidential train
at the South Terminal station. at 10
O'Clock, was the occasion of great
outburst of enthusiasm from the thous-
ands of citizens who lined the streets
on the line of the procession from the
station to the Hotel Touraine.
The balance of the day after the ar
rival at the hotel was spent in restful
quietude by the President, until at AS.
when he was escorted to Mechanis
hall to participate in the festivities OF
the Home Market Club. b,
Here he shook the hands of $500 peo-
pie and later delivered a magnificent
address, dwelling entirely upon the
question of the Philippines. He re-
ceived tremendous ovation and Great
ed profound impression by his views
on this eventful question.
The President tomorrow. will break
fast. at O'Clock, in his apartments in
the Touraine, and later meet the dele
cation which is to escort him to the
G. a. X. encampment in fremont Tenn
pie.
Adjutant General Dalton and II dele
CATION of the Governors staff Will
escort the President to the Temple
Lieut.. Neal and his outriders being al
SO on duty. After the President has
addressed his old comrades he will be
driven to the State House to meet the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
w0mAM's RELIEF CORPS.
The National and State Bodies Elect Officers
al Thursdays Sessions.

Bangor, Me-. Feb 16.-At the session Of
the National Woman's Relief Cops. to-
day. reports were read and the following
officers were elected: Department Prest-
dent, Sarah f. Pitman, Dixfield: senior
vice. Hattie C. Sprague. Bangor: junior
vice. Nellie Stockbridge Lewiston; treas
urer. Emma Small Dixfield: chaplain.
Ora E. Shepard. Dexter: secretary, Nan
cy j. oCiby, Rumford Centre: installing
officer. c. Davis. Bar HarbOr: inspector.
Cora Parker. Skowhegan. councillor. Ella
Mason. Biddeford.
lowing officers: President, Mrs. John d.
Standood. VIM: vice presidents. Mrs. A.
Fitzpatrick, Waterville: secretary, Mrs.
Sarah A. Pascal, RockpOrt: treasurer,
Daisy Libby Lincoln; chaplain, Mrs. G,
s. Hatch, North Berwick: conductors,
Mrs. Florence Wallace. China: guard.
Mrs. Charlotte Fuller. Installing officers
MRS. Emma Stevens, Gardiner, Mrs. Ira
Wing, Monsoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17

members of the Senate and House OF
Representatives.
At 12.15 O'Clock, accompanied by the
Governor and members of the staff the
President and members of the cabinet
will go to the Algonquin Club house on
Commonwealth avenue. From 1890 to
1. President Mckinley will receive the
members of the Commercial Club and
about 100 guests.
Breakfast will be served to the guests
of the Commercial Club. at l O'Clock,
and it MS expected that all of the dis
tinguished gentlemen from the capital
will say a few words.
President Mckinley will not return
ito his hotel. but will be driven directly
from the Algonquin Club house to the
South Terminal station. His train is
scheduled to leave at Sic r. NJ.
During the banquet of the Home
Market Club at Mechanics hall, to-
night. F. +. Tafts of Whitinsyille. for
merly of Newburyport. fell forward in
his chair and when carried into an
anteroOm was found to have expired
from heart disease. President Mckin-
ley was not Informed until his arrival
at the hotel when he expressed pro-
found sorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
PETER WEIGH cOMFEsSes
That He Burglarized Store at South Berwick
is Bound Over.

South Berwick, Me-. Feb. 1G.-Petef
WEIGH of South Berwick. who was ut
one time suspected of completely in the
murder of the late tTrin Boothby OF
Saco, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Freeman Z. Ham. Thursday, on the
charge of breaking and entering the
hardware store Of Fred G. Webster OF
South Berwick on the night of Feb. 10
Part of the goods were found at his
house and he confessed. He was held
in $500 for the May court and com
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE
Surround the Death Of A. sssthby aad Sis.
ter q Jachson. m

Belfast. Me-, Feb. le-There is consid-
cradle excitement in the town of jackson
over the death Of Asa A. Bootflby and his
sister under suspicious circumstances.
They were burned to death In their
and 1t is quite generally believed that ali
investigation should be made of the CIR
cumstances leading up to tine fire and the
subsequent death of the aged occupants
of the farm buildings.
One of the selectmen of jackson visited
Belfast, today. and announced that an
inquest will be held. tomorrow, over the
remains of the two bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
Gently appointed. The members of the

Gently appointed. The members of the
cabinet and other guests occupy the
two floors Immediately above.
There was slight manifestation Of
rowdyism when shouts and Kisses d.
rected against Secretary of War Alger
We're cheered. The demonstration was
not general. but it was repeated by
certain persons. who apparently had
followed the carriage for that purpose.
While the procession moved from the
CONTINUED on page -
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nEIskELL ARRESTED.
Captured by Boston Police on Request OIL
Chief Gilman Of Bangor.

Bangor, Me-. Feb 16.-Wm A. Heiskell
wanted for swindling numerous persons
in eastern Maine, and recently a fugitive
from Justice, is under arrest in Boston
this important capture was made, Thurs
day morning, by the police of that city
on the strength of information furnished
by Chief Gilman of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17

from Washington showed the apprecia-
ton of Boston's populace.
AS the train bearing the Presidential
party approached the Southern Union
station, the streets which opened into
the tracks were lined with people anx-
ious to catch a glimpse of the President
as he sped by. The train reached the
new terminal station shortly after 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17

Other Presidents have visited Bos-
ton while in office. The hospitality of
city and state has been extended to
President Cleveland. Harrison, Hayes.
Arthur and Grant as we'll as those of
less recent administrations. They were
escorted through the streets by the
militia, attended public receptions In
their honor and shook hands with
thousands of Boston citizens. but it is
something new for Boston to receive
visit from a President of the united
States who has just carried the coun-
try through successful war, and the
welcome President Mckinley received
as he left the train which had born MIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Feb. 16-Forecast for Fri
day: New England. rain; brisk to high
northeast winds.
Storm signals are displayed on the At
lantic coast from Delaware Brcakwater
to Eastport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
RAiN-cLeARING BY NIGHT.

Boston, Feb. 16.-Local forecast for
Friday: Rain followed by fair
weather, during the afternoon or even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for your
cough, or cold on chest or. lungs. It 10
truly a wonderful medicine. No other
remedy has made so many remarkable
cures Price &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
commasder Gilman, laAssaeAssests 9. 4. Z,

Boston, Feb. 16.-John E. Gilman 0e
Boston, was elected department comman-
der of the G. A. r. of Massachusetts,, a.
the meeting, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17

I.'s the little colds that grow into bik
c3lds: the big colds that end In cenHumD-
si0n and death. Watch the litt1e coJ0a.
Or. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-17
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
slxry-H'sIH SESSION.
SENATE

Thursday, Feb. 16, 1899
The Senate met according to adj
journment and was caiit.l to order by
the President. 80 S@
Prayer by Rev. AIR. Wyman Of Au-
gu;;ta. 3s+
Journal Of yesterday read and ap-
proved.
Papers from the House disposed of
in concurrence.
HOUSE BILLS READ AND ASSIGNED
Resolve in favor of repairing road
leading from Van'Burcn TO Caribou,
Aroostook county, at Il point in Cyr
Plantation leading to Connor planta~
tion.. sq.,
Resolve to pay Howard Whittier of
Mt. Vernon, in the county of Kennebec,
Il pension of 81 a month.
Resolve making appropriations fot
the Passamaquoddy tribe of Indians.
Resolve in favor of the town of Bed
dington.
The following biijs. petitions, etc,
were presented and referred:
JUDICIARY.
BY Mr.. Hanlin of Hancock-Bill an
act relating to the Jurisdiction of the
municipal and police courts and pro-
ceedings therein.
BY Mr.. Reynolds of Cumberland
Bill an act to amend section Is. of
W. " .i'e ~ i'eu 90
a1henueu' feid.ihS " prooa'e oi ioi
aiup ,x-;llc
eish Wits.
10y MI. urlnuie Vi iia'icooh-t e''''oi,
OF Geo. NJ. Fiiispufy ana ~ others OF
the town Oh Biueniii' Tor chahse III 'he
,,,;s.;o,,ars
u,vvn.Ds ru,, rcu.pus Avn
rvpnrssCs
Nv Mr.. King of Oxford-Remon-
strance of 7 IT Jones and others COM
mercial travellers. against bill making
II compulsory for railroads to issue
mileage hooks M \ rate Of two cents a
mile.
Rv Mr.. blanchard of Franklin-Peti-
tion of T. II. Shenherd and g. others
Of pb;l,;ns asking for law 70 comneJ
railroads in the state 70 issue mileage
hooks at two cents A mile.
ny MI. @Auaiis " ienoDs.o- 81, ~
uoh OK fletcher y nulteiiieiu anu ~
work.
Pv Mr.. Head of characterization
of T. g Stevens and 10 others. for
same.
By Mr.. Blanchard Of Franklin-Peu-
w" VI "
ne ~, '' M" =, val. patio, IF
10y WI nv ~
T. fopp anu Id o'''e' . io' '''''e'
PLACED ON FILE
Nv Mr.. Farnald of Androscoggin-
of w. i. Crooker and 80
others of West Minot. Androscoggjn
rounty. against increase of salaries of
iustices of the supreme judicial court
Re,noustrance of T.. III. Libby and 90
,tbors Of Aub,rn AGAINST same
Rv Mr. UarrraVes. uf ,York-Rcmon-
STRANGE of EIliot Fernald and 62 others
If R;ddeford and Saco. against same.
Nv Mr. pike of York-Remonstrau
of n T.. Cuptil of Cornish. against
Same
Nv Mr. Merrill of Somerset-Remop-
r,ranco ofc I. Wilder and % others
~ cambridge. against same.
u~.n Avn axS,s:Nrn
Bill an act 10 aihellu cIiapter les' oi
the Private ana special Laws VI ieo''
relating TO the Mat'awai'ihe"S h"S
DRIVING co.
REPORTS OF Committees.
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''CraCk-A-JaCkS, :"

Our new style fancy worstcd and ALI
WOOL maue-to-order trousers at $500 are
Crack-a-Jacks. We cut pattern for
every pair and keep the same for future
der before the best STYLES are closed.
The Huntington Clothing Co.,
Tailors, Clothiers and Furnishers,
22l Water ST., Augusta. Me.
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RAILROADS. TELEGRAPHS AND
EXPRESSES.

BY Mr.. King of Oxford-Remon-
STRANGE of j. H. Jones and others. COM
mercial travellers. against bill making
it compulsory for railroads to issue
mileage books at rate of two cents a
mile. i'
By Mr.. Blanchard of Franklin-Peti-
ton of E. II. Shepherd and IS others
of Phillips, asking for law to compel
railroads in the State to issue mileage
books at two cents mile.
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PASSED TO BE ENGROssED.

Bill an act entitled IAN act to incor-
porate the Madawaska Agricultural
Society"
Bill an act to establish the Rumford
Falls municipal court.
Bill an act to amend section 2. chap
ter 1876, of the Private land Special
Laws of 1887, entitled IAN act creating
the Fort Fairfield Village Corpora
ton
Bill an act to amend section Is, of
chapter 113, of the Revised Statutes. as
amended by chapter 31s. of the Public
Laws of 1885, relating to disclosures on
mesne process.
Bill an act additional to acts to in
corporate the Lockwood Company.
CONTINUED on page 81 -.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-28

mas several cases against ago drivers
and transportation companies for Injuries
inflicted upon members OF the division and
damages to their wheels. Chairman Of
the Rights and Privileges Committee Uhle
Dis pushing an of the cases vigorously
Among them is the one against the Brook
lyn trolley combine for the death of q
wheelman who was crossing the bridge,
and who was killed by collision with q
trolley car.
the Mantle Wheelmen will hold the an
nual reception at New Imperial Music
Hall. There is every indication that the
affair will be as great a success as that
Of last year. and this will fully satisfy
the committee which is working hard for
the event.
Ladies' friends of the Riverside Wheel
men, will have charge of the fair which
win open next month. The proceeds will
go to the Wheelmen for the purpose Of
furnishing the club house.
Secretary Bassett of the League Of
American Wheelmen received 81 renewals
of expired memberships and q new apple
cations last week.
The Secretary-Treasurer of the Massa-
chusetts Division of the I. A. w reports
that the indebtedness Of the organization
has been reduced from 50, 500 to s.. 400 dur
ing the past year. The Secretary-Treas-
urer of the New York Division reported
a preportionate decrease a short time ago.
These reports show that the divisions Of
the League are in a prosperous condition
even though their memberships nave de-
creased.
A progressive euchre will be held by the
Lyceum WheeImen next month.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-28
SPORTS AND
SP0RTSMEN
New Jersey Bowling Assoc
citation Scores st. Peters
Beat Catholic Club.
WORK ON THE GRIDIR0N
News of the Wheelmen-
Fourth Regiment Athlet-
ics-shooting = Gem
eral Notes.
WORK ON THE GRIDIR0N

Good rolling marked the second night OF
the New Jersey Bowling Association I'VE
men team tournament on Arthur alleys,
Hoboken. The defeat of the Castle Point
Cycler' cracks by a heretofore indifferent
club was one Of the surprises the evening
brought forth.
The Unions rolled in steady form ana
captured two of the series in as many
games with dispatch Their meeting WIN
the Castle Points was one Of the most
exciting ever witnessed in the history OF
the New Jersey Association. The wheel
me rolled we'll and fast In this game,
Keller piling up a score of 2e5. Nine OF
the Unions touched the double century
mark but all rolled above 1850 and their
team score Of ssS took the series handily
on the close margin of three pins.
The Castle Points won the first series
from the Pioneers by as many as IA
pins and the Unions drubbed the same
teams in the second series to the tune OF
79Q 1inc The SMrumary-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-28
NJ. J. o~,DoNNELL.
- n-
gale No. so72.,

STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
~ state-Certihcate of Filing OF Consent by
Stockholders to Dissolution.
70 An 10 whom these presents may come, Greet
ing
AMY authenticated record OF the proceedings
for the voluntary dissolution thereof deposited
IN nv office, that the HYGIENE Inspection
Company, a corporation of this State> whose
rrincipal office is situated at No. So Mohtgom.
erv street. in the City of Jersey City, County
~ Hildson. State Of New Jersey New Jer-
sew little Guarantee and Trust Co. being the
agent therein and in charge thereof, upon
whom process may be served, has complied
with the requirements Of IAN Act concerning
earnorations (Reyision Of 1885, preliminary
"a The issuing of this Certificate that such
Consens has been Filed.
Now therefore, /, George Wurts, Secretary
~ stare Of the State OF New Jersey, Do Hereby
Certify that the said corporation did, on the
6fteenth day Of August, 1899, file in my office
4 duly executed and attested consent In writing
10 the dissolution Of said corporation. exc
c,fed BY more than two-thirds in interest Of
tbe stockholders thereof, which said certificate
and the record of the proceedings aforesaid
are now on file in my said Office as provided
by law.
my hand and affixed my official seal,
TSeaI.1 at Trenton. this fifteenth day OF
August, A. {. eighteen hundred and
O WURTS,
Secretary OF State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-28
NEWS or THE WHEELMEN.
vailsburg Closes With q Good Car
Interesting Notes.

An excellent and varied programme of
events is down for decision at the vails-
burg board track tomorrow. There are
many eatur events. chief of which Is a
tri-cornered match between Arthur ".
Ross, the amateur Jimmy Michael; James
Hunter Of Newark and Harry P. Kusel
of Philadelphia. the amateur who holds
the worlds one-third mile paced record
Harry Fixes win go against the worlds
record, and Archie Mac1achern and
Bobby Thompson win ride IN unlimited
team pursuit race. There will be q three
eoTnered match between three OF tEs fast
est motor machines IN the country, a
novice race and other move features. one
Of which is a race between the employees
Of the vallsburg rae
The New York Division Of the =. A. ~.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-28
FOURTH REGIMENTS ATHLETICS.
Elaborate Programme For the In
door Season It the Arznory.

~ 00OT 09a8OA HI b49 x4EA4DIs
The Fourth Regiment Athletic Associa-
ton is to be very active this season and
tbe soldiers who are inclined toward the
einder path or athletic field will have OPP
p%ortunities to show what they can do.
An elaborate programme of athletic
events has been arranged to extend over
a period of three months. Captain Glea-
son and Colonel Smith have been hard at
work forming plans and have decided
upon a novel idea tina should prove
most successful. Instead d announcing
beforehand what the events are to be it
is the intention to allow the competitors
to name the events each evening. Any
event that a contestant wishes to enter
will be placed on the evenings pro-
gramme. The first nights sport will be
Friday next and a meeting will be held
every Friday night after that for three
months. There will be the usual list of
athletic events In addition to polo, tug of
war, football and indoor baseball. A
large number of prizess are to be warded
at the end Of the season. The member
that scores the greatest number Of firsts
during the season will receive first prize.
which is to be a diamond stud. Second
prize will be awarded to the one scoring
the second largest number Of points, n
So on to the finish OF thirty prizes. This
Is an unusually large number Of awards
to make, and Is due to the fact that all
most every officer in the regiment has
has 100 per cent in attendance at the
meetings will receive a Special prize. Ad-
mission to the Armory during the first
month Of the series Will be free, after
that & nominal Zee will be charged.
CAPTAIN Gleason will actsas ha11dlcapper
and Colonel Smith will be referee.