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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
CAPT. {. S. TRASK OF BANGOR.
Found in Few York Hotel. Wednesday Morn
ing. Suffering from ApopexY.

New York, May l0.-Capt. f. S. Trask,
wealthy sea captain Of Bangor, Me-,
was found unconscious in his room at the
South Ferry Hotel. this morning. lie was
removed to the Hudson Street hospital
where it was said, tonight, that he was in
q serious condition.
capt Trask went 70 the hotel, Tuesday
evening and after registering, said thai
he, would go for a walk. He soon re
turned and went to bed. At O'Clock this
morning the cham bermaid of the hotel.
thinking that the captain had gone out.
unlocked the door Of his room and found
him in bed. breathing heavily. She sum
nnnaI he proprietor. who sent for
doctor and summoned an ambulance. Or.
Tmrnrr said the man was affected with
apoplexy. as did also Hospital Surgeon
BAILEY, who took him away.
Cant Trask has a family in Bangor and
his son Walter was notified BY telegraph.
Tho cautain VINO is 81 years old, viii be
Ionked after by friends. pending the ar
rival of relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
MoIineux's Fight for Liberty.

New York, May 10.-There was a long
argument in the Moineux case before
Justice Jerome in the court Of special
sessions, today. Barlow s Weeks. coun-
sci for MolineuX. contended that as the
grand jury had passed upon the identical
points at issue. Justice Jerome had no
jurisdiction. Then Mir. Weeks announced
that he was ready for trial and the dis
trict attorney stated that he also was
ready. After further delberaton Mr..
Weeks stated that he would waive ex-
ton and asked Justice jerome to
fix bail. The justice said that in waving
examination the case was taken out of
his hands and was in the hands of the
grand jury, and he refused to accept or
fix any bail Mr., Weeks stated that he
would offer no bail but that he would al
once take the matter before the grand
jury. II is expected that the grand
jury refused to find an indictment against
MolineuX in the first instance it will
again do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
President Taking Hot Springs Treatment.

Hot Springs Va. May 10.-President
Mckinley began the treatment Incl
dent to the medical baths of this re-
sort, today. He arose later than usual
and breakfasted with Mrs. Mckinley.
His thorough rest of yesterday and a
night of good sleep evidently benefited
him. He did not leave his apartments
until 11.30. This afternoon. drive over
the mountain roads was enjoyed.
The reassuring news forwarded from
Apia by Admiral kautz was a source
Of relief to the President. He express
er pleasure over the renewed assur-
ances that the S0moan situation was
peaceful.
During the day. Mr.. Mckinley gave
some attention To the forthcoming civil
service order. He has a number Of pa
pers before him relating to the matter.
but is handicapped by being absent
from touch with the officials upon
whose judgment he must depend to
some extent for the effect Of the order
in the various department. The for
mai final order need not be expected
for some days. A number Of commits
sions We're signed by the President, to-
day. most Of them bsing army promo
tions.
The President, tonight. assisted his
wife and See. and Mrs. Gage receive
the guests Of the Homestead in the
parlors. The orchestra played the ma
tional airs.
President Mckinley was given The
Associated Press news from Manila
reporting the failure of the Filipino
Congress TO act on the cessation of war
through a lack of quorum, but show
ing a strong peace tendency, just as
he was retiring for the night. The in
formation was pleasing TO him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11

After a confinement Of about years
in a political prison in the Republic of
Columbia Archie McCarter, a civil en-
gineer and contractor, prominent in
Fort Scott, Kan, until 1891. when he
left for Yucatan. has just been liber-
ated and has returned to Fort Scott.
He has made a demand upon the Co
lumbia government for s150000 indem-
nifty and has gone to Washington to
enlist the aid Of the government in col
lecting il. McCarter was confined in
Columbia on suspicion of being a fill
buster and was not allowed to COM
municate with his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
3. r. BRIGGS DEAD.
D am \ nj Citizen Of Auburn and Widely Known
in New England.

Lewiston. May 1O.-Hon. i. L, Briggs
NJ, Auburn. died. early this morning,
He was taken suddenly ILL., Monday
noon caused by the bursting of blood
vessel in his brain and remaining IN
oonscious to the end. He was the son
- IT G Briggs. Esq, and father Of
~ "a Briggs. with whom he was
/ ailn I'd in the ownership of the Ma
'sso $50 stock Farm in Auburn He
Pc IiJ ya ,.arious state and city offices,
hau n.y. that of president of the
,hciuu'I poard of Agriculture. treasurer
Main AN. Maine State fair. He was q
Z tne If the executive committee IF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May 1O.-The temporal
turc changes have been slight Dur
ing the next u hours the rain area will
be carried eastward over the Atlantic
coast states in the form Of thunder
storms and rain will be followed by
clearing weather in the Ohio valley ana
the western Lake region. Friday
promises 70 be fair in the middle and
south Atlantic states, the Central val
leys ana the Lake regions. In New
England showers viii be followed.
Friday, by fair weather. Brisk t. high
westerly winds are Indicated for the
Lake regions and strong southwesterly
winds Will prevail along. the Atlantic
coast.
the Maine State Grange. In 1894 and
1896 he was a member OF the Maine
Legislature. He was a vice president
Of the First National Bank of Auburn.
and a director in this and the National
Shoe and Leather Bank in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
DESIRE FOR PEACE
Expressed at Recent Session
Of Filipino Congress.
Rebels Make an Intellectual Attempt to
Recapture San Fernando.
Bacolor Nearly Surrounded by 5000 NATIVES
Americans Can Hold City.

Manila, May 1910 =. M.-Reports
received from the insurgent line,
which however, have not been con-
firmed. say that a meeting of the Fill
pino Congress has been held at San
Fernando. There was no quorum pre-
sent but in spite of this fact some
business was transacted. The reports
add that although those who attended
We're mostly partisans of Aguinaldo as
strong desire for peace was ex-
pressed.
Major Gen. Macarthur will probably
remain at San Fernando until fresh
troops can be forwarded to him from
this city to replace some of the volun-
teers who have become exhausted from
the long campaign.
Filipino riflemen to the number of
5000 are entrenched on three sides of
Bacolor. The Americans. however, are
fully able to hold the city, if Mondays
attack was a specimen of the enemys
fighting ability.
The United States Philippine COM
mission has been considering a pro-
vincial constitution for the island of
NeSros which was framed by Col.
Smith and leading natives. 1t is large
~ modelled after the constitution of
California. While it has many good
points the commission will probably
recommend a uniform government for
all the provinces. This constitution, it
is intended will give the natives self
government. cooperating with the
military regime
Work upon the constitution has been
apportioned to the several members of
the Philippine commission. The re-
port of President Schurman will give
special attention to national, provin-
cial and municipal government; Col.
Charles DENLY will consider the or
ganiZation of courts and Prof. d. G.
Worcester will investigate tribal ply
steal and commercial features of the
island. All the members of the com
mission are consulting with resident
experts.
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Capital lettings.

Hon. George Earle. first assistant post
paStcr general under President Grant
d.ed at Washington, Wednesday night
The Interstate commerce commission
held a conference at Washington.
Wednesday, with number Of railway
men on the question Of rates. Many COM
plants have reached the commission 10
the effect that some Of the roads are fail
ing to observe their published rates and
the conference was for the purpose Of Sc
curing compliance with the law in this re
speCt.
The May returns to the statistician of
the department of agriculture show the
acreage in winter wheat in cultivation on
May / to have been about q. 800, 900 acres.
This is about 1000, O00 acres less than the
area estimated to have been SDWn. last
fan, but it still slightly exceeds the area
of winter wheat harvested last year The
average condition of W inter- rye is $50. as
compared with ai5 May l. ISIS, and POS.
the mean Of the May average for the last
10 years. Spring blowing is unusually
late in almost every part Of the country.
The work already done is estimated at
5L2 per cent. Of the total contemplated.
The Brtish-Venezuelan arbitration
which was 70 begin at Paris on the 9th
of this month, has been postponed until
June Is. An inference has been drawn
from this postponement that the Cars
peace congress Will be brief as Mr.. Maer-
tens the eminent Russian jurst, is one OF
the Russian delegates to the Cars con
gress and also one Of the arbitrators on
the British-NeneZuelan commission. X
was important for him to be present at
both events. \ postpOnement of the
meeting in Paris was thereupon ar
ranged. until June IS. with the under
standing that Mr. Maertens' services al
The Hague would not be required beyond
that date. Being one Of the Cars per
sonal representatives, it is hardly expect
ed that Mr. Maertens will leave the con
gress while it is in session. so the ar
just concluded is taken to in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
NEARING A SETTLEMENT.
Buffalo Grain Shovelers Trouble will Prob
ably Soon Be Adjusted.

Buffalo. y. Y, May 10.-The trouble
between Contractor Connors and the
grain shOveliers is nearer a settlement
tonight, than at any time since the
shipping season opened. The prospects
now are that before the end of the
week the whole matter will be
Strengthened out. the grain blockade
viii be raised and the men Will be at
work.
At the office of the Western Eleva-
ting Association, today. it was said
that the total grain receipts this sea-
son. up to this morning, amounted to
12,600000 bushels. OF that amount
$50 900 had been elevated, leaving
4.S50,000 afioat. Since the opening of
navigation. H. boats carrying grain
have arrived at this port. This after
noon, there We're upwards of so grain
laden vessels in the harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11

Manila. May 10.-41D F. M.-The
army 'tin-clad' gunboats Laguna de
Bay and Cavedonga. under compand
of Capt. Grant steamed up the Rio
Grande to Calumpit, today, clearing
the entire country Of rebels from the
hay upward. When the vessels reached
Macabebe, about 1000 of the inhabi-
tants of the place assembled on the
banks of the river Justify cheering the
expedition. Captain Grant was given
an ovation when he went ashore Many
of the Macabebes expressed themselves
as being anxious to enter the American
service in the campaign against the
.Tagalogs.
The Filipino General Mascardo'S
army inspired by wine taken from the
storehouses of Bacorior and by the
generals oratory, Monday evening, at
tackled San Fernando There was ire
mendous yelling and a great expendi-
ture of cartridges by the rebels but
very little resulted. General Mascardo
holds the outskirts of Bacolor, west
of the railroad. In front of his posi-
ton are the Kansas and Montana Regi-
ments, which occupy trenches that the
Filipinos built in anticipation of an at
ing the afternoon of Monday, General
Mascardo, with large retinue of Off
GERS rode along the lines. frequently
stopping to harangue his warriors. At
dusk detachment of rebels rushed
towards the outposts Of the Montana
Regiment. but We're met by hot fire
from the Montana Regiments line. The
insurgents from trenches nearly miles
long responded After an hours fir
ing. during which a soldier of the Mon
tana Regiment was wounded, the in
surgents subsidized. although they kept
up scattering fire throughout the
night.
Prisoners who We're brought into the
American lines said that General Mas
cardo distributed baskets of wine
among his soldiers, telling them that
he expected to capture the city of San
Fernando. The trenches undoubtedly
save the Americans from heavy loss,
the bullets falling thick about them
during the engagement.
Gen. Luna is massing his army east
of the railway, bringing up troops by
train loads in sight of the American
lines. The country between San Fer
nando and Calumpit is filling up with
natives who profess great friendship
towards the Americans. but who are
by many of sympathy with
the instruction. A Filipino connect
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
10000 MEN WILL STRIKE.
Conference Between Coal Operators and
Miners at Piitsburg Proves Futile.

Pittsburg Kan. May 10-The confer
encc between the coal operators of south-
mittees of districts Nos. 4 and q. L.. NJ
w. A., held in this city adjourned, today.
after session lasting all day, without ar
irving al settlement of the mining
troubles.
President Mitchell of the National Or
sanitation L. NJ. w. A., has been wired
the result and the executive committee is
now awaiting his next order which. IL Is
stated, will undoubtedly direct a suspen-
sion of work in all the mines in this dis
trict whose operators have mines in the
Indian territory and Arkansas district.
The suspension, il is estimated, will in
volVe $4,000 men 1t viii include the en-
tire Missouri Pacific system of mines me
Kansas 4 Texas the Central Coal AID
Coke Co. and the Southwestern Improve
ment co. in this district, leaving SIX com
panes in operation.
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Our Peace Commissioners at London.

London, May 10.-Captain Alfred T.
Mahan. L. :. n, retired. and Mr.. Seth
Low, president Of Columbia University,
New York. delegates of the United
States to the disarmament congress-
which will meet in The Hague, May u.s.
reached this city, today. with their as
sistants. They will start for The
Hague. Tuesday next week. United
States Ambassador Choate will give a
luncheon in their honor, Friday. at
which the ambassador of Great Britain
to the United States Sir Julian
Pauncefote, and other distinguished
members of the diplomatic corps and
members Of the government will be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
A Suspicious Find at Bath.

Bath, Me-, May 1O.-(SpeciaD.-A
queer find was made by a young man
named Robert Small in the water at
Sabins pond near Bath, today. 1t was
a travelling case, in which a woman's
night-dress, underclothes, pillow and
quilts. also two stones weighing at
least 10 pounds each. The property
has the appearance of belonging to a
woman pack peddler, and the police
fear that the woman has been muir
dered and the effects thrown overheard
with rocks to sink them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. May 10.-Thc following
star schedule changes in Maine are an
nourced:
Route 1853 West Gray to Gray.
Leave West Gray daily except Sunday
6.l5 A. NJ. Arrive at Gray by I A. NJ.
Leave Gray daily except Sunday at 3
p. NJ. Arrive at West Gray by 3.45
z. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
Insurance Men Meet at New York.

New York, May 0.-RepreSentatves
of the more important insurance inter.
ests from all sections of the country
We're present al meeting held here,
today. under the auspices of the New
York board of fire underwriters. The
meeting was called to consider the
present condition of the business and
particularly the legislation which is
being enacted in some states. f. c.
Irwin Of Philadelphia, president Of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters,
presided. At the morning session re-
ports were read from agents in various
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
PEPPEReLL AND TACOMA cos.
At Biddeiord Vote, Wednesday. TO Consolidate
Their Business Interests.

Biddeford, Me, May l0.-At meet
ings Of the stockholders Of the Pep
pcrau Manufacturing Co. and the La
COMA Co. Wednesday afternoon, in
Biddcford it was voted to form a
union Of two companies, transferring
the stock to the Consolidated Manu-
featuring 60. The new company has a
capital stock of 2.556000. \ large per-
centaSe of the stock of the Pcppercll
and Lacnnia Cos. was represented at
the meetings ana the action toward
consolidating was practically unani
NOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
Meetico Of Liberal Christian Ministers.

Portland. Me, May 1o-The Maine AS
snci,tion of Liberal Christian Ministers
met today. at the Congress Square Hotel.
There were present Rev. Z. \. Hayden Of
,,,o,,sta Rev. A. L. Hervey, Phi. D.. Of
rain Rev. J. d. o. Powers of kennc-
1,,,,,,, pev p. G.. Davis, Rev. IL. S. Whit
mnn. Rev. NJ. B. Townsend, Rev. ". ".
IIaanar ~ Deering, Rev. VIM. J. Taylor
Ho9per o. II. ANTHONY OF Lewisto.
Rev Dr Ban SaTarn Rev Rev R n " aen KIN,
Key leM o. / W Perkins of Portland.
mel mel R anH NJ n townsend Of Brooklyn. n j..
Ra nS Gl work II eIIis5 and al f0T y 5b VA I'll
cusSed III ",nfhonv read a paper on so
noon, ~ Gov The Pastor. Its Scope and
rio!osE l, i"' q discussion Of the topic fol-
lowing.
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HegIeman Leads in Hour Race.

New York, May 1l.-Only Il men re-
manned in the 72-hour go-as-you-pleasC
race at Grand Central Palace. Hegel-
man was still in the lead, with Cox
about miles behind and Guerrero over
80 miles IN the rear of Cox.
One O'Clock store: Hegelman, 211I;
Cox. 203.4: Click, 1886; Guerrero, 1907 /;
Tracey, 1883; Igo, 1919; Barnes, 1870;
Day. 1861; Hansen, 1929; Noremac,
1902: Craig. 1395: Geary. 1851.
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Rebels Loot Justice Chambers House.

New York, May 1O.-Dr. p. F. Cham
bers Of this city, today, received a let
ter from his brother, Chief Justice
Chambers at Samoa, dated at Apia,
April 20, which states that the rebels
under Chief Mataafa looted Justice
Chambers house, April 6, during the
height of the present troubles. The
chief justice lost about $1,000 worth of
nroportN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. May 10.-Thc following
pension changes in Maine are an
nounced:
Increase, Freeman Colson, Orland, s.
to IS; Milan Leonard, Lowell. $li to
$17: Chas. W. Miller, Soldiers Home
Kennebec, IS to sl2; Eugene Emer-
son. Indian River SIC to 81: Especial
April pa Otis Sprague. Waldoboro. ST.
to 81. Original. widows. etc. Thomas
Shields, father, Oakneld $12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
Have Your FuRS
'tu ahu carefully cared Tor at
III. G. BARINER'S
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston. May 10.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity. Thursday: Fair
weather. probably followed by showers
in the afternoon or night; southwest
to west winds
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, May 10.-Forecast for
Thursday: New England. showers,
late Thursday and Thursday night; I'M
settled weather, Friday; brisk to high
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11

The trlennial meeting Of the Society If
the Cincinnati was held al New York
Wednesday. There will be another meet
ing. Thursday. Delegates from Pennsyi-
yania Massachusetts. Rhode Island Con-
necticut, New Jersey. Maryland. Viz
.inia. South Carolina ana New York We
present. Gen. VIM. Greene Ward on be-
half Of the general society. welcomed the
New York society. COL. Asa Bird Card
ner responded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11
NOTICE..

committee on pensions will be in session
=. aIdermen's rooms on each Wednesday
O'Clock p. NJ, until otherwise or
SseEe9, Tor the purpose of receiving claims
Tor State pensions.
L. d. CARVER, Chairman.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

We loan IS to $500 on Household Furni-
lure. Pianos, Bicycles, Live Stock,
Watches and Jewelry
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
The COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
OPP. Cony House, Augusta.
dec21, eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-11

The 18th annual meeting of the Amari-
can Tract Society was held at New YoTj,
Wednesday. Gen. .. o. Howard pre-
sided. The society has had to rctrencn
expenses during the past year The "a
tai disbursements wer" $}S2.1I. leaving
cash on hand of only S6i;. Gen. Howard
was reelected pres dent.
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FIST'ULA

Scurcd without tn" i5niI" or dctcntion
rom business by DR. &. r. FISK Of Lew
caSc treated or ~ ray.
" N. WILLIAMS. blacksmith At Far
NMci Mills, Lisbon, Me. cured of bad
nnluia attended to his work while under
Join +. TIRBETTs. q Pleasant s..
A,iuourn, Me-, cured Of bad fistula Of six
years standing
D. w. BROWN. Rumford FANS, Nc,
treated and cured of two bad nStuas.
At Evans House. Gardiner. Thursdays
from y. NJ. 10 p. NJ.
CONSULTATION FREE.
maylO&l1lstp
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-07

Tried with Success BY Two Smooth
Colored Gentlemen,
BUT THE HANDS OF THE Law
were Soon Laid Heavily UpOn the
Crooks, and They NOW RspOSe Be-
hind the Bars at the County jail.
The Victim, an Eighth Ward Nan,
Is out $50 on the Deal-Ths Ar
reSt Was Made In bridgeport

Two .colored men figured in bold
highway robbery at the public wharf,
ON the river front, yesterday afternoon
about o'clock. Their victim was VIII
liam schafer, an aged resident Of Thir-
ty-third street, who lost so. The men
were Alfred MCGEE and Ed Booker,
and their hearing will occur this after
noon before Squire Rogers. They are
In jan in default Of $500 bond. The
charge 10 highway robbery.
According TO schafer's recital, he was
approached by the colored fellows, who
succeeded In interesting him In the
clock game, !" and he pulled SEQ from his
pocket with which to back his 5udg-
ment, whereupon the money was i'm
stantly snatched from his hands. There
Mas a small crowd Of people about and
schafers alarm created excitement.
The colored men escaped across the
river to Bridgeport, on a street car, but
a telephone message from Captain
clemans to the Bridgeport police, eff
fected their arrest by Officer Meister,
as soon as they got of the car.
They were brought to Wheeling by
omcer Walker, Of the Wheeling police,
and oflcer Meister, and were identified
by schafer. The robbery was singular
ly bold and the capture was effected in
a most credltable manner.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-07

An interesting ciyil action for dam
ages was placed on trial before Squire
Rogers yesterday. Misses Grace Ben
der ana AIDA poWling each entered
suit for $500 against August Hoffman
and wife. for injuries alleged to have
been sustained by falling through a
trap door in the restaurant, until re-
Gently conducted by Hoffman, on
Market street, opposite the postottice.
THE girls were employed in the res
taurant. Miss Bender's leg was broken
by her fall. Carelesaness Is alleged on
Hottmau's part. His wife is named az
defendant in case certain property is
turned over by her husband.
Squire Rogers continued the suits un-
I'll December Is. The attorneys for the
plaintiff are Messrs. w. p. Robinson
and A. L. sawtell. and for the defend
ants, Messrs. J. e. ". MeCulley and
Charles Schuck.