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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Trains Stalled in PennsyIyan ia.

Lancaster Pa, Feb. l3.-No train has
arrived here on the PENNSYLVANIA Road
ing. The Philadelphia & Reading started
a train away, this morning. drawn by
two engines. At Dillerville IT struck a
snow bank which dcrailed both engines
and the entire train. The road Is en-
tirely tied up. One section of the fast
line express from the west on the Penn
syIvania Road Is in the snow in fhe tun-
mel near Elizabcthtown and the other
near Columbia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
4 Tough Orc a. Providence.

Providence r. L., Feb. lS-The storm
continued to rage all day and well in
to the right. The wind blew almost q
gale until the snow was lodged in hues
drifts. New York and Boston trains
came in several hours behind time anG
in the early evening but one line Of
electrics were open in the city. About
nine inches of snow has fallen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
WORST FOR SIXTY YEARS.
81. John. n. g., Has 4 Wild Day and Night and
Storm Continues.

81 Jol,u. ~ b.. Feb. -,.--A cold snow
storm prevailed through day ant
evening with the thermometer aboN'
zero, tonight. Street car traffic is pr;ac.
ticaily suspended. The wind is nio"ins
20 to Is miles an hour. tonight. All ocea !;
Steamers arriving today. were badly icea
up. Reports from the country say IN
roads in all directions are blocked VII.
mnre or less DELAYED. st. John has no.
experienced such protracted cold wea the:
for GO years, yet the harbor is Absolutely
free from ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
A RECORD BREAKER.
Snowfall al Belfast Is Expected to Be Heaviest
Ever known.

Belfast. Me- Feb. 13.-The blizzard
is sweeping over this territory with
great fury. Its general direction Is
from the northeast and the fall of snow
will be record breaker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
SEVEN TO 10 FEET DEEP.
Northern Virginia Buried in Snow-Iralns
Tied Up-CoaI Famine Feared.

Falls Church, Va. Feb. 13-lt has
been showing here. since O'Clock yes
terday morning, and the snow in north
ern Virginia in places has drifted until
it is from to 10 feet deep. On the
Washington d Ohio Railroad all traffic
is tied up. At this and neighborins
towns much concern is felt over scar
city of coal Much suffering is eX-
pected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Worst on Record al Birmingham.

10 the intensely cold weather, t.
thermometer being 10 degrees beip't
zero. the Birmingham Carnival Society
has called off the Mardi Gras celebra-
ton which was to have been held to-
day and tomorrow. The town is full
of visitors The present blizzard is ;.;a
UorS. on record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
ENGINE TURNED OVER.
Train DcraiIed Near Fort Ticonderoea. N. Y
Engineer and Son Killed.

Fort Ticonderoga. n. Y. Feb. ID
Delaware e. Hudson train No. 4, which
lef. Montreal. this morning. was deraH-
ed near Cuttings siding. about two
miles south of here, this afternoon.
The engine turned over. and the engi-
neer. W. X. Combs, and his son about
10 years old. We're killed. The rest of
the train hands and the passengers es-
caped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
AT BALTIMORE.
Everything Tied Up and Much Suffering Amo' 9
the Poor Is Reported.

Baltimore. Feb. 13.-Snow has bee ,
falling in this city. since o'clock Sii :
urday night. and during most of thai
time the wind has been blowing almost
Il gale out of the northwest. with the
result that the street car lines and an
the steamboat lines leading into tn
city are almost at a Standstiil. Muc {,
suffering both among the farmers au |
the poor of Baltimore has resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
At BANGOR.
Wind Whistles Along al so Miles Per hou'
All Roads Oriitcd.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 1S.-One of the
worst storms of the season has been
raging in this section since noon, today
the wind blowing so miles an hour, ac-
companied by binding snow from the
northeast. Two below zero has been
the lowest temperature. All roads are
drifted and traffic or all kinds has been
greatly impeded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
OVER THE BRITISH ISLES.
Shipping Suffers Severely and Some Loss o.
Lie Is Reported.

London. Feb. 13-Terrific gales are
again prevailing on the coasts of the
british Isles. Many ports have suffered
serious damages from the waves. Snip
ping has been severely battered and sew
eeral minor wrecks with some loss of life
are reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
ENGLISH SOCIETY EVENTS.


: London. Feb. l:.-Francls 7; diverse
was. TODAY. awarded decree q -
an the ground that his vile m.. s%s -
guilty of adultery with hia c Ttcsss *
brother Of Baron. Brougham =. .o1n 70
parties TO. this suit are wei my
Baron Karl dc Merck his seclr sS.s y n /.
vnrcc pn the ground Of aduftery Srofiiele.
The baroness was formerly Mss Is;s. 81
Yonns ana IL said 10 he an ~" u
woman, 80. E. 1. .sHs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Steamer British Trader in a Hurricane

London. Feb l3.-The British steame,
i'rltish Trader. from New York. Jan
70. Tor Antwerp. passed Prawle Point
today, and signalled she had. SUSTAINED
considerable injury in her upper work.
ard steering gear in a hurricane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
AN EARTHQUAKE
Adds itself 10 Storms Pleasures in tennessee
Ohio and Other Sections.

Knoxville, Tenn. Feb ls.-An Garth
quake shock Of from to 10 seconds du-
ration passed through east Tennessee.
this morning az 80 II was felt mostly
IN the upper end of The state. not reach
Ing AZ far west as this city. People were
aroused from their sleep but no damage
was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
This Steamer Prc'u-s q Good 0ffing.

SwampScOtt. Mass. Feb. l3.-The ocean
liner which has been standing off in the
bay. put To sea about o'clock. She
steamed to the southeast. apparently pre-
ferring to weather the gale in open sea-
Her identity could not be learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
the STORM
CONTINUED from page ~

lied, 10 train having arrived from Bos-
ton since noon.
At about Q O'Clock tonight. the wind
Increased to hurricane force and is now
bowling fiercely ii being the worst blow
known here in years. There were no
arrivals nor departures of shipping at
this port. today. and no vessels are
known to be off the coast. No dam
age of any kind has yet been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
COAL REGIONS sxowsousD.
Snow in Pennsylvania Driited !" Manner
Never Before Equalled.

pottsyille, Pa, Feb. 1S.--Thc coal region
| is snowbound TO the depth of several feet.
The snow has drifted In a manner never
before equalled. Most OF the industrial
TALLY running. Railroad traffic is nearly
Susnended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Loses Her Cargo OF H.rriog.

Boston. Feb 13.-The local board of
marine underwriters. today, received a
cable from st. Thomas, ID. W. l., that
the PASSPORT schooner l.. b. Sargent had
been surveyed. Her cargo of herring
was thrown overheard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
CHICAGO LOSES OLD LANDMARK.
Famous United States Hotel Burned Had
Sheltered Many Not Pecsle.

Chicago. Feb. l3-,'hc United States
Hotel. an old landmark at the corner of
Cottage Grove avenue and 31st stree.
was destroyed by fire. today. During its
palmy days long before the Civil War.
the hotel was a favorite resort of prom :
nent politicaI men. among whom wc.o
Gen. Grant and stephen Douglass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Railway Traffic in Delaware Bio:ked.

Wilmington. Del. Feb. 1.-THE bliz-
zard of last night and this morning
effectually blocked railroad travel in
Delaware,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
The Earthquake Visits North Carolina.

Charlotte, \. G., Feb. ia sharp
earthquake shock was felt here early
this morning. 1t awoke the inhabi-
tants. No particular damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Travel Suspended in Connecticut.

Oanbury. Conn. Feb. l3.--rhe storm *
very severe in this section of the state
ana railroad traffic is practically s,,s.
penueu.- The street cars have been ahan.
doned In the city. Several qrains ~.
stalled on steam roads. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Harrisburg, Pa. Has 20 Inches Of Snow.

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb. l3.-rwcnty inches
of snow have fallen during the past =
hours Traffic on the trolley and railrOs 4
lines Is blocked. Passenger trains on the
railroads are from four TO eight hours
late Business is practically at stand
still.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
Another Train Stalled.

Easton, Pa. Feb i3.--Snow has fall.p
steadily since Sunday evening. The PM
adelphia train is scaled on the Bethlc-
hem division of the Philadelphia Il Read
ing road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14

| chillicothe. Ohio. Feb. H. Fart hauake
| shocks were pcrccptibic here nj 3a1 A.
| NJ The temperature Is IS to 20 below
zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-14
The Onward Narrowly Escapes Founderiuc

fori clyde. Me. Feb l3-Schoone,. On
M maru. from Boston for ST. John \. r.
mas put in here With loss of sails AMI
"iier q narrow escape from foundering
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30

Waycross, Ga, Aug. 29.-In Ware coun-
ty, outside of the city Of Waycross, there
are forty public schools, all of which are
in operation now. The last one was put
to work yesterday by Commissioner Jes-
eph y. Smith. The city public schools
will open in September. under direction
of Prof T. Aldine Pound.
The Waycross Rifles viii donate the
amount received from the state for ser
vices in the "Darien War" to their pro-
posed trip 10 New York 20 attend the
Dewey reception. The amount they re-
ceive will be about SIP.
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Townsend, who
was killed by the negroes in Mcintosh
county last week. was an uncle OF Alien
w Townsend Of this city. Mr.. Townsend
was brave and fearless officer.
Rev. e. NJ. whiting will hold the third
quarterly conference for Trinity Church
Wednesday evening after the prayer ser
vice.
Section Foreman Tom Petty OF the
Brunswick and Western Railroad, has his
men at work filling i'm and raising up the
track The Improvement win extend from
near the Plant System depot almost 10
Hazard hill At some places the track
will be raised nearly seven feet. The Sa-
vannah Florida and Western track along
Plant avenue will also be raised about
three feet.
Col W. VI. Toomer is having hand
some residence built on Gilmore street.
The contract has been given TO Mr.. Thorn
as ]. Darling.
The regular quarterly conference OF the
Duke circuit Will be held at Corinth Sat
urday and Sunday Rev. y. NJ. Whiting
viii preside
Mr.. John Thomas, one OF the old resi-
dents Of this section, Is lying near deaths
door at his home five miles east OF the
city lie is nearly 10 years Of age, and Is
an old Confederate Veteran. His wife pre-
ceded him to the grave about a year ago.
Mr.. Frank Ruhin, mail clerk on the
line from Waycross to Montgomery, has
made an exceptionally fine record. In
eleven years he has not missed a single
day from his work from any cause
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
APPLICATIONS POURING IN.
Secretary Root Finds Many Who
Want to Serve as Officers.

Washington, Aug. 29.-With about 100
commissioned places yet to fill in the ten
new regiments under organization, Score
tary Root finds himself overwhelmed with
applications even greater in number than
the sum total of those received at the
beginning of the Spanish-Ameriean war.
1t is said at the war department that
the large majority of the men who held
commissions in the volunteer army in
that war are again applicants for service
in the Philippine campaign, reinforced by
nearly all of those who held non-eom-
missioned places.
This same willingness to re-enter she
service is saic to be observable among the
enlisted men, and the officials cite as a
case in point Col. Bells regiment, the
Twenty-seventh Volunteer Infantry, made
up of As per cent, of men who served as
volunteers in the Spanish-American war,
and 9 per cent. who We're in the regular
army in that war, or a total percentage of
81 in one regiment.
Secretary Root has resolved to entertain
no personal applications for commissions
and insists upon all being preferred
through the regular channels.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
wedding at WnycroAs.

Waycross, Ga, Aug ga very quiet
marriage was solemnized this morning
about 8 O'Clock the residence Of the
brides father. Co. Simon w Hitch, on
Lee avenue. The contracting parties were
his charming daughter, Miss Mary, and
Mr. e. Prentice Peabody. the chief clerk
la the Plant System relief hospital offices
a this place. Only a few Of the immedi-
ate friends and relatives Of the young peo-
pie were present among the guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Peabody OF Sanford, Fla,
father and mother of the groom: Dr. and
Mrs J. =. Reddng, Judge j. l.. Sweat
and family Henry and Charles Reddng
and Rev n. +. Myers an uncle of the
bride The ceremony was performed by
Rev George N. MacDoneH, pastor Of the
First Methodist Church, In his usual
impressive manner. The bride and groom
are two OF the most active workers among
the young people in Mr. MacDonelis
church. both being prominent leaders in
the Epworth League and Sunday school,
and Mr.. Peabody is recording steward Of
the church
Mr.. and Mrs. Peabody will leave In a
few days on an extended trip, after
which they will make their future home
In the Magic City
Col Hitch, wife and sons left this morn
ing for Warm Springs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30

Waycross. Ca, Aug 29.-Mr. ]. f. Wad-
ley, president OF the Satilla Manufaetur-
ing Company, authorizes the statement
that the company Is negotiating for a new
5OO-horse power Corliss engine, with a
view to increasing the power of their
plant. so that they will be able to operate
all the machinery In their planning mill,
as well as other machinery In the city.
by electricity. They will reconstruct their
present dynamo house or build new
one out and out OF brick. II r. quite like
~ that they will add another Ice ma
chine also
IL is thought by some that street
railroad could be operated successfully in
Waycross, and as soon as the Satilla peo-
Die make their arrangements for the nee
essary additional power they will BE- In
position 20 try the experiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
SOUTHERN DROUGHT RELIEVED
BUT THE NORTHWEST Is STILL IN
NEED OF RAIN.

Corn Is Maturing Rapidly in Almost
All of the Corn StateS-RepOrts OF
Inquiry 10 the Grain Crop Con-
tinuc-CottO StiII Suffering From
Rust and Shedding, Especially in
the Western Districts-AppIe Crop
Is short.
Washington, Aug. 29.-The following Is
the weather bureaus weekly summary of
crop conditions:
While the drought conditions reported
at the close of the previous week have
been relieved locally in the South Atlantic
states, drought continues with increased
severity in Texas, Oklahoma, Southern
Missouri and Michigan, and rain is much
needed in the Ohio valley, the lower lake
region, New England, and generally
throughout the southern and Central
Rocky mountain districts.
Very favorable weather conditions pre-
vailed in Iowa, Northern Missouri, Ne
braska and Kansas, but as in the previous
week, reports of the effects of excessive
moisture are received from the Dakotas
and Minnesota.
Central Mississippi and Ohio valleys is less
satisfactory than at the close of the pre-
vious week, owing to continued absence of
moisture which has conduced to too rapid
maturity. The weather conditions in
Iowa, Northern Missouri. Kansas Ne
braska, Minnesota and in the Middle At
lantc states have been more favorable.
| and generally the crop has made good
progress in these states, although late
corn is somewhat less promising in por-
! tons of Nebraska and Kansas All re-
ports indicate that the crop has made
rapid advancement toward maturity.
Injury to Grain.
Reports of injury to grain in shock and
stack continue from the Dakotas and
Minnesota, principally, however, as a re-
suit of rains of previous weeks. The de-
layed harvesting of spring wheat will be
completed by the end of August
While reports of rust and shedding in
/ cotton are somewhat less numerous in
/ the eastern portion of the cotton belt in
/ the central and western districts the re-
/ ports or rust and shedding continued I'M
| diminished, premature opening being
/ quite generally reported in the last named
districts, where there is a quite general
! deJerloratlon in the condition of the crop.
Favorable progress has been made in
/ cutting and housing tobacco which work
! Is generally well advanced. The late crop
needs rain in Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
The previous reported unfavorable out
/ look for apples continues, although some
varieties, principally the early, are album
dant in portions of Nebraska, Kansas
Illinois, Indiana and in the Middle At
lantic states, and Southern New England.
4 The reports generally indicate that the
! fruit is dropping extensively.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
COTTON OPENING RAPIDLY.
Georgia Crop Conditions Are Rather
Favorable.


Atlanta, Aug. 29.-The weekly crop re-
port of the weather bureau, issued to-day,
gives the following summary of conditions
in this state:
No marked change in the prevalent
weather conditions has occurred during
the past two weeks; the temperature con-
tinues hish and with the exception of scat
tered showers, The drought continues TO
the detriment of all crops.
Cotton continues to open rapidly thong h
there is less complaint of rust and she'd
ding than there was last week. Picking
is in full blast, and a good deal has been
shipped. There is some complaint of its
blooming to the Top. and IN many sections
there viii be a very short late crop
Rec harvest continues and the reports
vary somewhat as to the yield. Upland
corn is suffering seriously, and the fodder
is drying up before the ears ripen. Worms
continue to destroy grasses in number Of
counties
Good soaking rains are needed to enable
farmers to prepare for fan seeding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
NNERICAN CAPITAL WANTED.
A Large Chinese American Company
Contemplated.

Contemplated.
San Francisco, Aug. 29.-The Can to-
morrow VIII say that a Chiuese-Americau
CORPORATION is in progress of organizafion
here with capital of S20.O0O.000. for the
purpose of establishing large enterprises
in China
The prime mover in the formation Of the
company - said to be the Chinese consul
general at San Francisco Ho You. Ii IS
undersi ooG that the Chinese government Is
back OF The undertaking. and Il is sur
missed that the Interior object Of the ori-
email statesman is to induce the invest
mtnt I'm China OF American capital in such
large amounts rs win influence the United
States TO take an active Inter-
esl in Chinese politics and
indirectly resist the aggression
of European Powers ana prevent the dis
memberment of the Chinese empire. while
incidentally protecting the American cap
ital which win be invested
A meeting was called at the Chinese
consulate at which were present mum
her of American and Chinese capitalists.
The plans of the mooted corporation were
presented by the Chinese consul general
and discussed in all their bearings and it
is said that sufficient capital IS guaran-
teed for the proposed company TO secure
its successful operation.
II is understood that the guarantors Of
the stock include several of the wealthiest
members of the Chinese six companies and
that American capital to the eXteut OF
many millions has been pledged to the sue
cess of the enterprise
1t is said that the concessions offered by
the Chinese government are remarkably
liberal. and of almost inestimablc value 20
the promoters who expect TO enter a rich
field for their commercial operations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
FALL OF STEEL ARCHES.
cne More Added to the Death List
in Chicago.

cne More Added to the Death List
in Chicago.
Chicago, Aug. 29-The list of those who
lost their lives yesterday in the falling
of the heavy iron arches which formed
the skeleton of the Coliseum, a huge con-
vention hall in course of construction,
now number ten.
Edward Swanson, reported among the
missing, was to-day added to the death
list.
A companion of Swanson to-day told the
police he had taken his friends body from
the ruins in a horribly mansled condition
and that it had been taken away in an
ambulance. Samuel Smith, Alex Milas,
Joseph King and others reported missing,
have been accounted for, all having es-
capped. The hospital authorities to-day re-
ported that the condition of John Mar
shall was the most serious, and he will
probably die
John Marshman, who was injured in the
wreck yesterday, died tonight, bringing
the total of deaths to ten
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
CONVINCED III Is A DUTY.
why the FiIipinos Are Fighting for
Indepcndcncc.

Montreal, Aug. 29-Dr Mariana Ponce,
private secretary to Emilio Aguinaldo, res
ideut of the Filipino republic, is here
en- route from london to Manila In an
interview he said:
MY country fights and Will fight for
her independence because She is fully
convinced chat 1t is duty imposed by
Providence. The ambition of a powerful
nation is not enough to make her re
nounce her destiny, She is ready to make
every sacrifice for the defense of the
freedom of the land. The last word in
the question has been said by my nation.
The Philippines VIII become an American
possession only when there are no more
Filipinos"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-30
TAKING or CUBAN CENSUS.
Does Not NecessarIIy Mean Early In-
Dependence

dependence.
Washington. Aug. cit Is understood
that the Presidents proclamation relating
TO the taking of the census of cuba will
be made public at Havana very soon.
Although it is well known that the TAX
ing the census is a preliminary step to The
establishment of a republican form of
government in Cuba, il is positively stated
at the war department that there Is
nothing in the census proclamation TO
justify the assertion that the United
States intends to give immediate independ-
ence to Cuba.
The taking of the census viii be follow
ed by municipal elections and the iuaugu-
ration of autonomy in localities where It
is demonstrated that it is practical and eX-
pedient
The taking of the census will require AZ
least two months constant labor and 1t Is
probable that the complete returns will
not be tabulated before the beginning Of
next year. The withdrawal of American
troops and the termination of the eN-
isting military government is not looked
for at the earliest for several months.
The Cubans have been seeking to com
memorate the opening of the first war
for independence, which began oct. 10,
1865 by beginning the taking of the cen
sus on Oct 10 next. as the census Is re-
garded as one of the evidences of Cuba's
progress towards self-rule and indcpend-
ence. 1t was finally decided, however,
not TO give a political aspect to this purely
administrative duty and the date for be
ginning the taking of the census has been
fixed for oct 49, The work viii begin ST.
multaneously in all the provinces, and
the enumeration win be accomplished with
i'm a few weeks.
Only a few days will be required for
the cities and towns, but the rural dis
tricts and the mountainous and inacces-
sible localities will require considerable
time