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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
Mr.. LASH DENIES IT.
Did Not Say He Heard Capt. Blanchard Of
Steamer Portland, Ordered to Sail.

Bangor, Me-, March disqualification
after the loss of the steamer Portland il
was reported in Boston and elsewhere.
that some person heard an alleged con
versation between Capt. Blanchard, com
manding the steamer Portland. and Mr..
Williams. the Boston agent OF the Steam
ship Co. 1t was said that Mr. Williams
distinctly ordered Capt. Blanchard 10 go
to sea, against the protest of the captain.
This story was repeated in many forms.
but all agreed in saying that Capt. Blan-
chard was positively ordered to leave
Boston.
man who heard this conversation, bur
they all failed. apparently for the very
good reason that no such conversation
ever took place. At last il is said thar
some parties were induced to give money
To residents of another state, they benz;
assured that the much sought for witness
has been found in the person of Henry
w. Lash of Bangor and that his evidence
would turn the scale against the COM
pany.
1t was stated on the authority of a COM
got the story from Mr.. Lash himself tina t
MIR. Lash was in Boston, the night the
Portland sailed, and was down at the
wharf TO see a friend. one of the officers
of the boat. This seemed probable. be-
cause Mr.. Lash formerly resided in Por;-
land and knew many of the Portland $
officers And it was said that while there
Mr.. Lash heard the talk between Agent
Williams and Capt. Blanchard
AS the story was told, they were both
very much excited and Mr. Williams told
the captain that he must sail. or else lose
his job; that General Manager Liscomb
had ordered him to sail and would take
no more nonsense from him. THAI Capt
Blanchard protested but was forced to
sail.
An investigation proves that MIR. Lash
was not in Boston that day and had not
been there for some time before, and
therefore could not and did not hear the
alleged talk between Capt. Blanchard ami
Mr.. Williams He further says that he
did hear man say that in the West End
Hotel in Portland. he heard another man
say there was such a report, and Mr.
Lash thinks that there was a commercial
traveller present at the time,
The story would be rather amusing
than otherwise but for the fact that
Maine people base been induced by the
telling Of it.. to invest money they could
poorly afford to part with. The CONNER
cial traveller very likely told the story a..
he heard i. and then other parties told it
with sundry additions of their own, in
order to induce others to bring suits
against the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The Coburn students entertained their
friends and the new students in a most
delightful manner a t the Coburn Classical
Institute building, last evening. The COM
mittee having the affair in charge was
composed of Misses Fitzpatrick. Lewis and
Cram, Perkins and Daggett. who did
everything in their power to make the
evening enjoyable to the guests. The
committee was assisted in receiving and
entertaining by Principal and Mrs John
son. The first part of the evening was
spent in listening to a musical and liter
airy programme, given by Misses Lewis
and Estes and Smith, Sargent, Sawyer
and Perkins. The remainder of the even
ing was devoted to general sociability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
SOMEBODY MUST SUFFER.
So Admiral Montoio and caviie Commander
Are Lodged in Prison.

Madrid. March admiral Montojo.
who was in command of the Spanish
squadron destroyed by Admiral Dewey
in the battle of Manila bay, and the
commander of the Cavite arsenal. were.
this evening. incarcerated in the mill
tary prison, pending trial for their
conduct at Manila.
The government has also ordered the
prosecution of Gen. Linares, who was
in supreme command of the Spanish
forces at Santiago at the time of the
capitulation to Gen. Shaf;er.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
DARING ABDUCTION.
Little Bessie Sullivan Stolen by Drunken
Brute-Abductor Soon Captured.

North Adams. Mass. March "A
daring abduction of Bessie Sullivan.
aged s years. tonight. created excite
ment in police circles and this was in
creased later by message announcing
the capture of the abductor. who gives
the name of Charles Evans. The lit
tie Sullivan girl is an orphan and lived
with her uncle. David Welsh. on East
Main street.
Neighbors of Mr.. Welsh said a SEEM
ingly intoxicated man drove Up in A
sleigh and seized the little girl who was
standing in front of the Welsh house.
Without delay these neighbors notified
the police and gave a description of the
man and the sleigh. Officers departed
in sleighs in all directions. Officer
Koran got the trail first and followed
the abductor over the mountains into
Florida.
Late tonight. message came from
that officer stating that he had caught
Evans in an old deserted house near
the Hoosac Tunnel. Mr.. Welsh also
followed Officer Koran and was on
hand at the capture. The horse and
sleigh used by Evans was probably
stolen. as the authorities at Stamford,
VT, telephoned that a rig had been
stolen from there.
Mr. Welsh and his niece who is in a
serious condition, started to return in
the outfit used by Evans. but the sleigh
tipped over and the horse ran away.
officer Koran made his prisoner walk.
giving up his own sleigh to Mr. Welsh
and the girl.
At Rice's Inn. the officers sent word
for aid and Capt. Farrow and CITY
Physician Putnam started. The party
IS not likely to reach here before day
Light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The funeral services of Mrs. Martha
White who died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Longfellow
Thursday afternoon. will be held at her
late home on Pine street, Sunday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. A. A. Lewis will
officiate. Mrs. White was SO years OF
age. She is survived by three sons in
California and one daughter, Mrs. Long
fellow, with whom she had lived for a
number of years past. The interment
will be made at the Maple Grove ceme-
terry in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

At the recent meeting of Parmenas En-
campment. No IS. the following officers
were elected and Installed: William Dom
aldson. c. p; William A. Clough, II. p;
r. X. French. s. W.: Thomas Tant!sh.
scribe; II. c.. Taggart, treasurer: W. A.
Wood, J. W.; Hugh Hurley. o. s.: Joe
Sayward, I. s.. George Head. LIST W.:
George N. Nash. "a W.; Thomas Lawley.
81 W.; DR.. Frank Thompson, lst @. Of T.:
a. Sedgley, ID G. Of T.; John Waugh, I'd
G. Of T. District Deputy Grand Patriarch
II. Lowering Of Waterville. and Grand
Representative +. l.. Pond, assisted by
Past Chancellor Patriarchs w. A. Cl0ugh.
Hugh Hurley and James Lamsden, were
the Installing officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
THE FUNDS GIVE UUT
And Between 1000 and 5000 Are Out Of
Work Al Santiago.

santiago de Cuba. March 3.-Between
2090 and 5000 men have been suddenly
thrown out of work in the province of
Santiago--over 700 in the immediate
neighborhood of this city. Although
Gov. Gen. Brooke has wired $4,000 re-
quested for the February payrolls there
is still a deficit of nearly $4,000; and
the orders from Havana still held good
limiting the expenditures during the
month of March for the entire pro-
vince to $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
Saved By a Postal Card.

+ Thousands who have written Tor one
of the free trial bottles OF DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy have
literally had their lives saved by a
postal card. They got the trial bottle.
and it proved to them that DR.. David
Kennedys Favorite Remedy was the
only real cure for diseases of the Kid
neys, Liver. Bladder and Blood. Rhe'i-
matism. Dyspepsia and Chronic Con-
stipation. They bought a large sized
bottle Of their druggists and 1t bene-
fitted or cured them (the above Is not
an idle statement, but the result OF
careful investigatiOn).
You can do the same thing. If you
are in doubt as to whether you have
trouble with your Kidneys or Bladder.
nut some of your urine In a glass tum-
bier and let it stand "a hours. IL It has
a sediment. or milky, cloudy appear
ance. if it is ropy or stringy, pale or
discolored. you should lose no time IN
taking DR.. David Kennedy's FavOrits
Remedy, it can be had OF all druggists
at 81. 90 a large bottle, or six bottles for
$500. 1t is without question the surest
medicine of the age to put a stop 10
such dangerous symptoms as PAIN in
the back, a frequent desire to urinate
especially at night, scalding burning
pain in passing water, inability 10
hold urine and all the unpleasant anu
dangerous effects produced on the sya-
tenn by the use of whiskey and beer.
Send your full name ana address 10
the DIR DAVID KENNEDY CORPO-
RATION. Rondout, N. y, and he sure
to mention the Kennebec Journal when
a trial bottle, with pamphlet OF valu-
able medical advice. will be mailed 10
YOU absolutely free. The publishers OF
this paper guarantee the gcnuineness
of this liberal offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
THEY DESERT QUAY.
Three Of His Men Cast Their Votes Tor Othe,
Candidates.

Harrisburg. Pa. March s-The long ex-
P tedi break from Senator Quay came on
M sGaay H Joint ballot IT,, Three members
personal---very. deserted his ranks ana voted
for other Republican candidates. ''e'
fr Hefseh 81 and I'd. Yates are philadelphia
went into the Republican caucus early
IN January and voted against Senator
quay, but who have since abided by the
ueclSion OF that meeting and have voted
aWanna county.
Representative Hersch started the
PRE- crsaS ca by jumping from Senator Quay 10
announcement of his vote was greeted
with great applause from the Democrats
and anti-Qnay Republicans When the
name name OF OF Representative Mackie was
called, he voted for Judge Chas. T.. Rice
ana the House broke into tumultuous aD-
plause. -
Representative Yates was the next to
B. Widener; the Philadelphia traction
magnate. Neither Mr.. Hersch nor Mr..
Mackie gave any reson for their change.
AR. Yates said after the ballot: THE
events of the past As hours are sufficient
eXpiaration as to why changed my
Speaker Farr- returned to the House,
today, to attend the ioi session, but as
soon as the result Of the senatorial bailoE
was announced he left without the for
mality of calling upon the members of the
rouse TO receive the announcement of the
result of the ballot
Mr. Bliss thereupon took the chair and
James Israel. Pittsburg newspaper cor
respondent, was elected acting clerk. Mr..
Fow said he had the names Of 1903 men,
bers who would participate in the pro-.
ceedings, but ON roll call only 1O1 an
swered. two less than quorum.
Acting Speaker Bliss said there were
present more than enough members to
properly constitute a quorum and advised
that time be fixed for adjournment. On
motion of Mr.. Stewart of Philadelphia, il
was decided that the House meet at III
o clock Tuesday evening. The House then
adjourned until tomorrow at lisa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
sOLAce AND mARBLeHEA0.
One Sails 10 join DeAey and the Oiher 10
Join Sampson.

New York, March 1.-The United
States hospital Relief. which left her
dock. late yesterday. and anchored off
Tomkinsville, passed Quarantine. early
this morning, on her long voyage to
Manila by the way of SueZ canal. with
the expectation OF arriving at her des-
tination about April 20
The Relief is loaded with medical
supplies enough for an army of $1,000
men for year. IS water filters and
cots and equipment for a 500-beh hos
p,tal.
The United States cruiser Marblehead
sailed. today, for Havana 10 join Adj
miral SIMPSONS squadron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Hannah Clark of Randolph. died at
the home of her nephew George Black
man, Friday forenoon. The deceased
was 81 years old and had been sick for
quite long time. The funeral services
will be held at her late home on Kinder
hooke street. Randolph. today at p
NJ, Rev. A. Il. Ringold will officiate
The burial will take place in the Maple
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
Per CAPITA Landing Tax Abolished.

Washington, March 3.-The assistant
secretary of war. today, abolished the
capitation tax OF ST per head on passen-
gers which has been in force at Cuban
ports Of entry under the American occu-
patton of the island. 1t was found that
the revenue received from this head tax
was quite limited in amount and the mil
itary authorities in the island considered
this abolition desirable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The simple fact that 20 Hallowell
young men walked up Second street at
supper time. Friday night, offered no
food for especial thought, but when
these people halted at the brilliantly
Illuminated hotel and the spokesman
discovered the latch string of the outer
gate dangling in the wind. matters as
sumed deeper significance. Up into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The regular meeting of Canton Somer-
set, No. NJ, was held Thursday evening. at
which time the following officers were
nominated; Captain, Fred A. Wood:
lieutenant, l.. &. Woodbury.: ensign.
Hugh Hurley: clerk, Thomas Tantish:
accountant. G. Il. Fogg. 1t was voted by
the order that a ladies' night should b.
held in the near future at which time
concert and hop would be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
THE C0KC0RD's CRUISE.
Burns SchaoI e. Loaded With SuppIis ieI
the Insurgents.

Manila. March $50 p. M-The United
States gunboat Concord has arrived here.
after weeks cruise along the west
coast of the island of Luzon..
The only incident of her trip was the
burning of a schooner loaded with sup
plies for rebels at Dagupan. the terminus
of the railroad. The natives fed and
abandoned III" town when the gunboar
anchored in the hay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

AT the entertainment given by the
Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church at
the vestry. Thursday evening. the fol-
lowing took part: Mrs. Croker gave Il
solo. Florence Cobb read to selections
and Rev. A. a. Lewis sang a solo, after
which the ladies told how they earned
their dollars, a unique feature of the
evenings programme. There was also
piano duet by the Misses Merrill and
Wakefield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
NATIONAL HOME.

The Graham Genuine Southern Special
~ Co. specialists, is not misnomer
as applied to these people, who have a
place of their own in variety business.
They are the best all-round performers
we've had here this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Professor Morrison f.. Merriam. who for
three years past has been engaged In mis-
sionary work In North Carolina. will de-
liver lecture, Sunday morning. in the
Island Avenue church upon The Noun
tain Work of the American Missionary
Association" In the evening MIR. MOrri-
son will give a lecture on the subject,
''The Highlanders of the South" Illus
trated by stereopticOn views which Mr..
Morrison secured himself in that region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
WATERVILLE.

Colby Horne was before the nolice
court yesterday morning, and SEN
fenced to Augusta. for 80 days He ap-
pealed from the decision. Horne was
placed under arrest last Saturday on
the charge Of being intoxicated in a
team. When placed on the stand for
trial he had several witnesses. The
court found him guilty. He has given
bonds for his appearance at the next
term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

4. r. Allen. Prof. w. II. Harrington.
Jones Cox. December 3. 1898.
The superintendent has forwarded
the script to the department here. An
other bottle was found, Feb. %. with a
sealed envelope. in il. stamped with a
two cent United States stamp and adj
dressed to M. -. Steinman, u de la
Pipinierc. Antwerp. Belgium, S. s.
British Kings"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
The Date Tells the Story.

Boston. March 3.-The steamer Port
land was lost in the storm of Nov. p
and rs last. and as wreckage from her
came ashore on Cape cod soon after,
the message in the bottle found at
Cape Sable island is worthless. being
dated almost a week after the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our earnest thanks
to the many friends who so kindly and
lovingly rendered their help and SYM
pathy in our recent bereavement
MRS. ALVIN NJ. JOHNSON,
BERTRAND NJ. JOHNSON.
MAIZE II. JOHNSON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

On Sunday evening there will be a
union temperance rally in the Island Az
enue Methodist church, at 5.i5 o'clock.
The meeting will be addressed by Rev. a.
J. Wheeler of Auburn and Grant Rogers.
grand chief templar of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Moses Reynolds. while walking down
Spring street, Friday morning. slipped
and fell, but fortunately no bones were
broken. He received thorough shak-
ing up and was badly bruised, but it
is thought that the injuries will not
result seriously. Mr.. Reynolds is a
man "a years old, and lives in Thomas
Hickey's house on Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The ladies of the w. c. 7. L. met at the
North Grammar school room, Friday
afternoon, and organized Loyal Tenn
perance Legion. with the choice of the
following officers: President, Miss Louise
Maddox: secretary, Miss Bloom Howard:
treasurer. Harry Shea. About IS young
people were present at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Mr.. Melvin w. Reynolds and Miss
Bessie M. Neal. both of PittstOn. were
married at the parsonage in Randolph.
Friday evening" by Rev. A. H. Hans
com. The newly welded couple will re-
side in PittstOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Rev. W. II. Spencer, d. ID. of Water
vile, will preach at the Bethany Baptist
church, sunday. Mr.. Spencer has accept
ed a call to become pastor of this church
and will remove here with his family in Il
few days. .xAh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
No Such Names on the List.

Portland Me, March 3.-The names
in the Halifax dispatch regarding "A
bottle found. are not on the list of those
known to have been on the i'll fated
steamer Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
Omnibus Claim. Bill Bother. pr..i1est,

Washington. March 3.-The President Is
earnestly considering the course he shall
adopt with reference to the omnibus
claims bill. and its fate is a matter of
considerable doubt. \ veto message or q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The New York Bargain store will sell
you strong shell dressing comb said to
be sold at SOC. formerly, tneir price only
l5c. Lovely japanese screens only SC.
each and hand-painted glass vases for
only l2c. These are real and very desir-
able bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
The wheeling Is Bound Tor Manila.

Vancouver. b. G., March 1.-The United
States gunooat Wheeling will sail. today.
for Manila via Honolulu. On arriving at
the Philippines her commander will re-
port TO Admiral Dewey for duty. She is
armed with 10 guns. carries 100 men and
is a speedy boat of her class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
The Sheridan Arrives at Gibraltar.

Gibraltar March 3.-The Uniteu States
transport Sheridan. which sailed from
New York, Feb. 10, having ON board the
18th Regiment of Infantry and a battalion
Of the 18th Regiment. has arrived here.
Owing to sickness on the vessel she has
been Quarantined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Rev. G. w. Hinckley of the Good VIII
homes, East Fairfield. will preach at the
First Baptist church, Sunday morning.
Special music has been prepared by the
chorus choir under the direction of Mrs.
philo Steward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

me annual sale of fancy articles, ice
cream and candy in connection with the
entertainment 1.-The District School Al
Blueberry Corners" was largely patron
lied and proved a financial success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Mrs. George Sweetser Of Wellesley.
HIS. Mass. is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rogers on High
iahd avenue. Mrs. Sweetser was call
cd to this city by the illness of her sis
Ter, Miss Hester Rogers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
A seNsEless JOKE.
Bottle Found With Names Of Parties Lost
on :he Steamer Portland

Halifax, N. S., March 3.-The super
intendent of Sable Island life saving
station reports bottle coming ashore
on the island, March l. containing a
pencilled note as follows:
Lost on the Portland. F. G. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Page Of
South Gardiner. died, Thursday night.
after several weeks illness. The fun
eral will occur at the residence. Sun
day afternoon att o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Miss Bean of Augusta, will preside at
the organ at the Congregational church
Sunday, owing to the absence of Miss
McClench, the regular orsanist, who is on
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

T The High school closed. Thursday.
for a vacation Of three or four weeks.
Miss Jennison. assistant. has gone to
her home In Foxcroft, to pass the VA
cation. The new school building Ia
practically completed and will be occu-
pied. next term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

since Feb. 4 and hold the majority as
prisoners of war. Detrimental reports
which reach the United States manu-
featured mostly in Hong Kong. Troops
here in splendid condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

The board of registration closed its ses-
sions Friday afternoon. Five more names
were added, Friday, making the total
number added during the session 80; total
number stricken off ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

About 20 Gardiner young people came
down and attended the entertainments
given by the Kings Daughters a, Forest
hall, Thursday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

March with it's winds is here, as is
also Lunt Il Brann's stock of veilings
of which they carry very desirable
assortment. They are still Offering
extra bargains in hosiery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Mrs. Freeman Spinney of Bath. who
has been spending several days with
his mother, Mrs. Buker in this city, re-
turned. yesterday. She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Buker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04

Frank s. Gage. l.. J. Addition and Lew
cllyn Goodwin, have been chosen as ira
verse jurors from this town. for the
March term of court. The docket for this
term contains AZ civil and 80 equity cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-04
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washington, March 3.-The President.
today. nominated Col. Fred c. Aims
worth to be chief of the record and
pension Office in the war department
with the rank 81 brigadier general.