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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05
WORKING Of NEW BANKRUPTCY LAW
Leading New York Business Men Are Divided
in Their Opinions Concerning the Re-
suits 1t Will Bring About.

In every corner of the business world
keen interest is being taken in the ac-
tua1 workings of the new bankruptcy
law. The courts are just commencing
to act, their machinery is now for the
first time in motion. The new law was
passed on July 1 of last year, but it
was not until November that the SD
district courts, and before the middle of
January hardly decision had been
handed down, nothing, at all events.
of any Importance.
But now 1.-The bankruptcy law is
much talked over subject in commerce
and among lawyers. Cases are ccn.ing
in quick succession into the cCuris, and
there are already long PROFESSIONS If
the bankrupts of the past 20 YEARS petit
tionins for relief" Experts estimate
that America now has 200 600 insolvaat
debtors, all made since th, expiration
of the last national bankruptcy law in
1879. The new law will raise the
Judgments off of all these men on in
plication, and discharge" chem ono
vlded no fraud is proved against them
IN their bankruptcy. and these unfor-
Inmates can do what they hav,. Feen
barred from all these yaa.s-stare in
business again under their own names.
The new law though simple. is being
approached by courts and 'lwyers :;.r-
gerly. All have been waiting fur the
supreme courts rules. The matter has
been regarded as too important A mat
ter to take up lightly.
Meanwhile, until good grist of de-
clslons have made the workings of the
law clear, much curiosity is being fat
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05
Red Causes Insanity.

Red blinds or red light of any sort
are extremely out of place in bed
room, brain specialists reporting a
great many cases of weakening of the
intellect. and even entire loss of reason
have been traced to this cause.
Thick black blinds are the best of all,
and green is next best to induce health
full rest, the darker shade the better.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05

Pneumatic thimbles for typewriters
and pianists are the latest devices for
nerve economy. The incessant and reg
ular pounding Of the sensitive finger
tips renders the owner of them nervous
wrecks in Il majority of cases, to say
nothing of callOuS and cracked finger
ends and broken and split nails The
new thimbles are of rubber, coming in
sets, according to the size of glove
worn. ana are said to not only save the
nerve shock, but also to increase the
speed and strength of the stroke.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05

Leeches, when applied to persistent
cigarette smokers, drop off dead, dis
tinct traces of the dangerous empy-
reumatic oil given off by tobacco being
found in them. Strangely enough, the
same experiment tried upon excessive
pipe smokers resulted in no apparent
injury TO the leeches.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05
Qualified.

From Pick Me-Tp.
II should so dearly like to go on the OPP
cratic stage Mr.. Grey
Would you. Miss Darling? Why don't
you? You'd be in the front rank of the
chorus, I'm sure"
Indeed, do you think my voice SO
good?"
II haven't heard you sing. Miss Darling
but remember I saw you when you were
learning to cycle"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05
A Celebrated Straw,
From Puck.

From Puck
Exhibtor-This, ladies and gents. this;
piece of straw is that celebrated last
straw that broke the camers back.
Mrs. Hardacre-Well, well. Hiram,
that's wonderful, I've heard of that stray
all my life, but little did ever expect to
sec it,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05
lighted former generations. Thi
This is cul-

lfEIltSU ioI IIIeI SFIleI dtIUITS. THIS IS CUT
ture.
We are setting a lively pace these
years. But that 1t what our compatriots
or the long ago thought, Alas, our
great productions of to-day may ap-
pear mean and paltry to the theater-
goer of generation hence. If so, gem
tie reader, the price OF orchestra seats
will have to be raised, or the actor take
less for his hire. 1t is thus that we
descend from the abstract to the com
monplace, from the artistic to a sordid
view of things.
DE, WOLF HOPPER
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-05

A New York man advertses that he
has the addresses of 10000 red headed
women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
THE COLISEUM AND ROGERS BUILDING

80 years Gardiner will be booming
city and those who are left from those
who attend this celebration will hard
" know the city.
The primary object Of holding the
Board of Trade Carnival was the rails
ing of sum to help reduce the debt
of $500 incurred by the building of the
shoe factory when the Commonwealth
Snoe 60. was induced to come here and
locate its plant on the Causeway. The
Board Of Trade has been planning for
some time on holding the fair and the
idea of at the same time celebrating
the semi-Centenial anniversary Of the
city was no sooner advanced than il
spread like wild fire. Everybody seem
ed to take hold Of the idea and elabur-
ate plans We're made. Committees were
appointed. some months ago. and they
have been hard and faithfully a work
ever since preparing for the grand
event.
Invitations to attend were sent all
the prominent men Of the State and
many accented while others were I'M
able to on account Of i'll health ana
business. All are welcome and the
good people Of Gardiner are sorry that
more cannot attend although it would
be hard for many more To be accom-
modated as the hotels are running over,
tonight Still some place will be found
for all who come.
The visitors commenced to pour into
the city on the Sunday trains and they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
OPPOSITION LINE
Being Talked for the Boston and
KennebeC Route.
aSl4 .,aee
Over 800 Grand Trunk Section Men
Demand More Pay.
island Garden Theatre al Lewiston. Burned by
An Incendiay.

Bath, Me, May 22.-The Times
says: The Bath merchants have
received notice that the repre-
sentative of a new steamboat line for
the Kennebec < Boston route will be
in Bath. this week. to solicit business.
Nobody seems to know who the parties
are who contemplate the movement
but the merchants in general express
the opinion that with the present rate
of freight on the railroad and steam
boats a ueW line would receive Iiber-
al patronage. 1t is said that a canvass
III the towns above Bath shows a long
list of the names Of prominent mer-
chants VINO agree to pdtroniZe the pro-
posed line. The name Of the steamer
which viii be placed on the route has
not yet been made public but it is
claimed to be a side wheel iron boat
with excellent accommodations for
passengers ana a large freight capac-
itV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23

many Maine mayors arrived on the af.
greeted by large crowds They
were escorted to the hotel. after a drive
about the city, and served with
lunch. Then the evening exercises in
the Coliseum We're very interesting and
the speeches showing the progress OF
the city and the advantages Of our city
and county made the Gardiner people
Siad they lived here and caused them
70 be proud Of their city.
The crowd is the usual mixed one.
The ever-preSent small boy is there
running about and getting in every
body'S way but still keeping clear from
accidents. Then there are the sharpers
who are always attracted by crowd
The police are onto their little game
and watch them closely when they go
up and try to play the old dodge of
mistaking you for an old friend. 1t
hardly seems creditable for these mems
which is up-tO-date enough 10 run a
CarnivaIof the magnificence Of this there
are people who will be bitten by that
old game. City Marshal Drake has
placed number of extra policemen on
duty besides hiring several of the best
detectives in the State to protect the
people from pickpockets and sharpers
They have their eyes on several who
have started To do a little crooked
work but as soon as the officers got on
their trail they ceased operations. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Gov. Powers, His Council and Other
Distinguished Guests Arrive,
And Are Given an Enthusiastic Wei
come to City in Coliseum.

nave since been coming. The city is
crowded. There is hardly a home in
the city which has not one or more
guests in it and then there are the
many visitors who are staying at the
hotels. The Carnival Of % was looked
upon as a grand success and drew
large crowds from all over the State,
but judging from the attendance at the
opening exercises. today. the attend
anCe. this year, will far surpass that Of
four year ago.
The trains did not alone bring the
visitors To the city. for there were
many Of the suburban residents. who
hocked to the city with teams TO see
thu sights and take part in the cele-
bration. The Electric cars also brought
their share of the visitors from the
sister cities Of Augusta and HallowelI.
The work Of decorating was COM
menced. over a week ago. on the build
ingS along the street and through the
residential portions Of the city until
now the city is one mass of bunting
and flags. 1t presents very beautiful
sight and the decorations alone are
worth going to see. The rain Of Satur-
day and Sunday somewhat interfered
with the work but when the people
aWoKe, this morning. and found the
sun brightly shining they commenced
to complete the decorations ana had
them all done by noon.
The distinguished guests Of the city.
His FXcellency. Governor Powers. and
members Of the Executive Council,
Gen. Chamberlain. the hero Of Little
Round Top, Ex-Gov. Garcelon ana the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
NO. 1922.

suspected men will be kept under sur
violence as long as they remain In the
city, 50 the people have nothing to fear
from them.
The usual crowd Of fakirs are pres
ent. The balloon man and the wind
mill man were early on the scene and
disposed of a number of their wares to
help out in the decorations. The small
boy IS, naturally, their best customer.
me button man is also here and he
IS doing good business selling souve-
mir buttons. Hardly a visitor will leave
without one of these buttons and the
residents Of this city We're among the
first purchasers. The people of Gardi-
ner are out TO spend their share of the
money which VIII have to be spent TO
make the Carnival the success il should
be.
Presi1entA. w. McCausland is every
where present looking after the yari-
Gus departments Of the fair 1t is Won
derful how he keeps such an over
sight over all the various departments
and is ever ready to answer questions.
There are very few men who could car
ny the weight he is carrying and not
become frustrated. He is Just as cool
as cucumber and is showing how
happy choice was made when he was
chosen as the head of the Board of
Trade.
Many Of the small boys have erected
shoe shining stands and are doing a
rushing business. At many Of the
stands il is almost impossible to secure
a shine without waiting for some time.
Then the boys have other ways of
making money by selling peanuts and
candy and numerous articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
FRAMED IN WASHINGTON.
Sec. Hay the Author Of the Proposition Made
to the Filipinos.

Washington, May 22.-The written
proposition submitted to the F'ilipinos.
today. at Manila by the American
commission. was framed in Washing
ton by Secretary Hay. The only error
in the printed reports of its contents
is the omission Of the qualification
principal" in the statement Of the
judges to be appointed by The Presi-
dent.
1t is the intention to give the Fill
pinos just what the President promis-
ed. as large a measure of self-govern-
ment as they seem able TO exercise
with safety TO themselves and due re-
gard for the welfare Of the nations.
Therefore it is proposed to allow them
to choose their own inferior iudiaial
officials to begin with and perhaps the
principle may be extended if it works
well in the lower grades.
President Schurman did not rcporf
70 Secretary Hay. today. Hence Ii Is
assumed that the conference up to this
Continued on page A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. May Pho Well de-
fined storm anucars within the region
Of observation. Showers occurred.
Monday, in the south Atlantic states.
The temperature is unseasonably low
generally over the northern half OF the
country and III the Atlantic coast
states as tar south as South Carolina.
During Tuesday. local rains will oc-
cur along the middle ana south Allan
tic coast bur are not likely to extend
far from the coast line. For all other
districts fair weather is indicated.
Thursday promises To be fair in the
Atlantic coast states.
Along the Atlantic coast the winds
will be variable. Wednesday. preceded
along the middle and south Atlantic
coast by fresh casterly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
FIRE AT LEWISTON.
The Island Garden Theatre Burned-ioss.
$500 Probably !ncendiary.

Lewiston. May 22,-The Island Car
den theater, large wooden structure
on an island in the Androscoggin river.
burned. at noon today. The building
Had not been used for several years.
The loss is estimated at $500. 1t was
owned by the Lewiston, Bath K Bruins
wick Electric Street Railway.
The fire is supposed to have been set
by tramps who have used the building
for 4 lodging house. The wood work
on the Maine Central steel railroad
bridge caught fire but the bridge itself
was not seriously damaged. Trains
are passing over it, this afternoon, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
OVER 800 MEN OUT.
Eoad Officials Say All Will Be Discharged I
Not at Work. Today.

Toronto. Ont, May 22.-The section
rlen on the Grand Trunk Railway Sys-
tenn recently asked for an increase in
wages. which WAS refused. and today,
tn men. about 500 III number. Went on
strike. The men claim that under pres
cnt conditions they could not make
more than " to 90 cents Il day, and
asked that the minimum be Al25. The
Grand Trunk authorities say that I'M
less the men resume work by tomor-
row. they Will be discharged and new
men taken on. IN the latter event the
brotherhood Of Railway Track Men will
take up the matter on behalf Of the
men. The strike affects the system
from Saranica to Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
STRIKE ON GRAND TRUNK.
The Section Men Ask for More Pay Serious
Trouble is Feared.

Portland. Me. May 22-The section
men On the Grand Trunk. outside Of
Portland. went on strike, today. The
strike only includes the men known as
the out" crews. It's purpose is claim
ed 30 be To pay the ordinary section
laHorers from $l.2o day 70 $1.35, the
price paid the Portland men. Some
fear is expressed that the strike is a
part Of plan to tie the ROAD up, as the
moulders who went out about three
weeks ago from the Montreal shoDs
have been unable TO effect settle
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
INCENDlARiSM SUSPECTED
As the Cause OF a $4,000 Fire. Monday
Morning. at ManviIe. r. |.

Woonsocket. II. r., May 22.-Fire. At
10 O'Clock this morning. destroyed the
large teamirg ana livery stables Of Jo-
seph ThOin at Manville, together with
a story and half tenement house oc-
cupied by Samuel Gutman, and badly
Quilted the upper story tenement house
occupied ~ Or. q. +. Guetion Of
Woonsocket. Or. Guetion lost eight
driving ana teaming horses, as many
buggies besides several heavy teams.
The loss will reach $4,000; insured for
10000 The cause of the fire is UNI
known but there is a suspicion Of in
cendiariSm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
FIRE At BROOKLYN.
Twenty Manufactures and Dwellings Burned
60 Families Homeless Loss S35O.OOO.

New York May 22.-Fire Of unknown
origin started. today, in a building in
Freeman street, Brooklyn. used by
Wells Bros. as blaming mill and
spread rapidly until nearly another
block was destroyed. The total loss
was estimated AZ $35o,O0o
The flames extended to Eagle ara
Kent streets. destroying 4 number Of
dwellings,. The property destroyed in
cludcd four factories, planning mill. a
blacksmith shop and II dwellings,.
The houses destroyed were occupied
by 80 families, all of whom are temper
ariIy homeless. One hundred and 30
men are thrown out Of work by tine
destruction Of the factories ana plan
ing mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
DAWSON CITY FIRE LOSSES.
List Of the Principal Buildings With Estimates
of Their Value.

Seattle, Wash. May 22.-Following Is 4
Iist If The princiual buildings destroyed in
The Dawson tire: Opera house, Wilson x
Peterson. about two-thirds destroyed,
cost S35 O00 Dominion Saloon, Levin Y
Cooper destroyed. $50,poo; 1ivoli theatre
ana saloon. Cooper 4 Co, destroyed, $40
400: Northern saloon. Kelly y Marchback,
destroyed $50. 900; Aurora saloon and res
taurant. destroyed, cost Alex McDonaII
5nd Tom Chisholm about $40 000 Bank of
Eritfsh North America building. de
stroved $12. 600; Victoria Hotel building,
with additions, worth $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Yale Cmeua Lambda Chi Celebration.

New Haven, May The he annual !t
VII 7stuI~nfs was held. this evening, in
! u" jTizzling rain, ana fully 1000 students
,oo i, mart in the rough and tumble scrim-
mage mag that closed the event After thr en-
NJ ilJI;ngs 800 or 400 upper class laen
IN tli' Ia'Ii,in line formed gauntlet about 100
III mI"I Inna through which the freshmen
had to run, and his caused used c mTttH GXI
Ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
ANOTHER AGREEMENT MADE
By a Committee Of Buffalo Grain Shoveer:
and Contractor Connors.

Duffalo. \. ". May 23.-2 A. MA sub
committee representing the striking gram
shnvplqrs ana Contractor Connors. have
iiiet stoned an agreement which if APP
,.0yed by the fun committee Of the strik-
~ VIII end the present dock troubles.
The subcommittee is now on It's wa 70
mart 10 the full committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
OFFER TO FIL|P|N0S
Made by Pres. Schurman of
The Philippine Commission.
Provides for Governor General and
Judges Appointed by President,
With a General Advisory Council 10 Be
Chosen by the People.


Manila May lib I. M-Prof.
Hrhufman, heNd 81 the United States
hllpilhe cohin!SSi"h' mas submitted
''ie Inlo"lhS written propositions to
'i'' IN pliioS:
"lie the hhdl 'ieclsloii as 10 the
1T ~ u government y IN me hands OF
oiisress' the Presldeht, under his mil
ltarS powers pending the acton Of
.onSress. STANDS ready TO offer the
i"Iio"ln& form 81 government:
governor &eheral 10 De appointed
W 'he PRESIDENT CABINET TO De APP
pointed by the encouragement: all
~ JUICES - pe appointed py the
i'tS'ueht' the heads ol departments
ailu Judges 70 re either Americans or
Illp'ioS' of poth' ana also general
auN 'Sory couhcli, tS members 70 ne
| CHOSEN pE the people ny form of sur
lIdSe 10 De hereafter carefully deter
ihlneu upon
ne president earnestly desires that
pioodshed cease and that the people Of
the Phlilpplnes, az an early date, enjoy
me largest measure of self-government
cohlpauhie win peace and order
The United States commission pre-
pared the scheme ana the President
capied ms approval OF the form of the
document.
Inc flnplhoS nave made no definite
propositions. except for cessation OF
hnstilities until they can present the
question Of peace 70 the people. Prof,
Schurman told the Filipinos that they
had no means OF gathering the people
together, as the Americans control
most Of the ports. He also reminded
them that liberal form of govern
ment was offered them, and pointed
out that it was far better than the con
ditions existing under Spanish rule,
Gozaaza, president of the Filipino
commission, replied that nothing could
be worse than Spanish rule and ad-
mltted that the form of government
proposed was liberal.
The civilian members of the Filipino
commission have declined 70 cooper
ate with the other members Of that
commission. as the former consider
Aguinaldos latest demand to be pre-
posterous. after Major General otis
refusal of an armisticc. referring to
his wish for time in order To consult
the Filipino congress.
After Il conference. tomorrow, with
the United States commissioners the
Filipino commissioners will lunch with
Prof. Schurman ana will afterwarl
visit the vessels COMPOSING the Ameri-
can fleet
In spite of the presence of the Fill
pino commissioners in Manila the mill
tary plans are carried out with unabot-
"a yigor.
The visitors are apnarentlv nbIivioue
to the true side Of affairs ana are IN
loving their visit here. They we're i'm
mediately inundated with invitations
day and night. and EXPRESS surnrisa
at the state of affairs wirhin ON, lines
They were led To believe that every
thing was chaotic ana ora daliobtal m
the rrcantion accorded tha,,,
Rerorts received from narsons VIVA
have arrived from tha interior shay
that M TRAINS arc lart n, tha northern,
nrovinces They were al drafted eoutb
after the o1tbraak of tho ,va,.
The villages on rho ,vast coast ara
almost deserted and the IIocanoe as
neciaIIv ara daeirous ar ioinino tba
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Shane Finishes Second.

London. Nay 2s-A e., me ,,,h hF Wni a1Ts
racing Of the H ioTaI r Mr., J. ' H. Houlds
M iiGe hhsndicap sloan rode rl Brezak I M
finished Dauglas Baird l-ytar-old
mile mile II, ~ Nprs was third. The betting
Tas" : 70 "A i against Break
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Funeral OF Late John KeaIey. Whitefielt.

Gardiner. Me, May 22.-The funeral
sevices Of John Kealey, the father Of
.ba veu-known priest, Rev. F.. Kealey
IF Belfast. was held. today, at the
~atholic church in Whitefield. There
,.as = very large attendance from diff
rerent parts of the State. Rev. Fr'
IelIigan of Hallowell. Rev. Fl. Nc
Of Portland. Rev. Fir. McCar-
~ If Gardiner. and Rev. Fr. Labarler
n Whitefeld, ofticiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
100000 Fire al Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. May 22-Tire of unknown
origin, early today, destroyed the OXFORD
Hotel building. including oxford hall
once famous for political meetings ned
there. and oxford stables. The loss is es-
timated at Sl0l0Oa: partly insured. Police
man Roban was injured while rescuing
horses from the burning stables. The no.
tel was uuoccupied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
huffman wes.brook Seminary. Resigns

portland. Me, May 22.-Rev- Il. :
...,an president Of Westbrook Sem
mary. has rendered his resignation 70 I.
i'i''' If the institution and ii is
the tr u.s. hot if will he accepted. al
proo""'t; is Greatly hoped that he may
though 80 stav another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
SPARKS from MAINE "'"e''

BY the breaking Of ,h a h 11lsTnat '["es
c '%9ssa mill S5lsns~ rs ss'Ssa'y as
noon, Two 80 Trepania. being badly
injuries. oile III body and legs. and
crushed ABOUT ,iatta crushing his foot
tie , o1nsal passing over IT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Another Strike at Biddeford.

Biddeford, Me. May 22'-Ano'hef
g. ,q,a was inaugurated at the Saco and
pattee machine shop, Monday AFTER
III the union men except the
mollders coming out to enforce the ~
mand of the ware dressers' - 20 - - .
and furnace men Tor an
cents a day in wages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May 22.-Forecast for
Tuesday: New England, partly cloudy
and continued cool. Tuesday; probably
fair. Wednesday; variable winds.
mostly fresh eaSterIy.