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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
FIRE AT BIDDEFORD.
Hill Block Quilted With Loss
of About $4,000.
Exceedingly Heavy Freight Coming
East Over Canadian Pacific.
Richmond Man Bound Over Tor Single Sale
and Assault on Officer.

Blddeford, Me, Dec. IA two-story
wooden structure known as the Hill
block, at the corner Of Main and Alfred
streets, was partially burned, this
afternoon, causing 4 loss Of about $4,000
The building is owned by John Berry
and f. G. Luques, and occupied by
Colakewich Bros, and Charles Simard,
dry goods dealers, and John Lubinsky
dealer in boots and shoes. who Were
all considerably damaged by the fire,
smoke and water.
The fire was under great Roadway
when discovered and Chief Leonard.
who feared a disastrous fire would re-
suit on account Of the block being in
proximity to a large number Of old
wooden structures. ordered q second
alarm, summonng the Saco depart
ment. The fire, however. was confined
to the building where it originated.
The loss is partially covered by in
Surance. ColakeWich Bros estiml te
their loss at $1,000. The fire is supposed
to have been caused by defective
chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec 14.-Typical winter
weather prevails. tonight, except in the
Atlantic ana east Gulf states and
ature are general except in the upper
Ohio valley and lower Lake region,
which are covered by q moderate
storm that has moved rapidly north
eastward from the west Gulf coast.
since Thursday morning. There have
in the upper Mississippi valley and
Lake region, and rains south of the
Ohio river and in the west Gulf states.
There We're also light showers in the
extreme Northwest
1t will be colder, Friday on the up
per Ohio valley, middle Atlantic states
and New England. except in Maine.
This high area in connection with
the general high pressure in the inter
ior of the country will cause a con-
tinuance of the cold weather through
out the country for several days. Rain.
Friday, in the middle Atlantic and
south New England states will turn
into snow and be followed by fair
weather. Saturday. In northern New
England it Will snow. Friday. and be
generally fair, Saturday. Snow is also
indicated. Friday. in the extreme
Northwest.
On the Atlantic coast easterly winds
will shift to westerly by Friday night.
becoming fresh to brisk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
NO NEWS FROM LADYsMlTH.
English Press Insists on More Troops-Fiqht.
ing at Modder River. Tuesday.

London, Dec. 15.-4.45 A. M-The war
office is still without news from Lady,
smith other than that already publish
ed. The general belief is that the large
Roer forces Lord Methuen encountered
at Magersfontein We're partly drawn
from Natal and that Gen. Butler will
strike a blow before these have time
to return.
Inc newspapers are calling upon the
government to employ Cunarders as
we'll as the White Star steamers as
transports, seeing the urgent necessity
Tor getting more men to the Cape as
speedily as possible. Forty thousand
men could still be sent from England
without calling upon the militia for
foreign service. The greatest need.
therefore, is speedy transports.
Sir Charles Warren, who arrived at
Cape Town. yesterday. will possibly
join Lord Methuen and take command
Of the combined forces.
The Daily Chronicles Modder river
dispatch. which is ut variance with all
the other reports, represents Lord
Mcthuen's forces as retiring Tuesday,
on the camp at Modder river as the re-
suit Of the renewed artillery firing,
that day. The correspondent SAYS:
Tuesday forenoon the Beers brought
heavy guns into action. The British
artillery replied, but failed to silence
them. Lord Methuen thereupon with
drew his force out Of range"
Orders have been issued at WoolUich
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
THE BRITISH LOSS
lat Magersfontein Figures a
Total of 1872 Men.
The Beers Lose Over 700, the Heaviest
Loss Of the War.
No News at Ladysmith-Firing at coienso-
More Troops 10 ee Sent.

London, Dec. 14.-An official revised
| report gives the total number Of killed,
wounded and missing of all arms in the
engagement of Sunday and Monday,
| north Of MOdder river, as S32.
| Of the officers Is were killed and AZ
wounded, while five are missing and
one is known to have been captured
| The brigade lost 10 officers killed, IS
wounded.
| The war office has received a message
stating that there were $50 casualties
| among the commissioned officers
and men Of the Highland Brigade at
Magersfontein
The war Office has received from Gen
Gatacre the following list of casualties
furnished by q correspondent who was
permitted to visit the Boer camp with
the chaplains, and is believed to be re-
liable:
Second Royal Irish, 10 killed, 80
wounded; First East Lancashires, l
wounded; Second northumberland, II
killed, p wounded.
All the above wounded men are pris-
oners.
The following list Of the officers killed
or wounded at Magersfontein, has been
received:
Highland Brigade-Killed, Gen. Wau-
chope, Col. ]. n. &. Coode, Captain Ell
ton, Lieut.. Edmunds, Capt j. r. Clark,
Lieut.. Cox, Capt. Cowan, Capt Lam
berton, Lieut.. Col. Golf, Major Robin
son, Capt. Wingate and Lieut.. Cowie.
Wounded-Col. Kelham, Major Berke-
ley, Major Duff. Capt Featherston-
haugh. Capt. Noyes, Capt Wolfe Muir
ray. Capt. Richardson, Capt. Campbell,
Capt. Gordon, Capt. McNab, Lieut.,
Hon. w. G. Baltic, Lieut. Scott and
Lieut.. Waterhouse.
Many Of the above mentioned are
dangerously wounded. The other Off
GERS wounded mostly sustained unse-
we're injuries.
Second Royal Highlanders-Wou
ed. Lieut.. Wauchope, Major Cuthbert-
son, Capt. Cameron, Lieut.. ]. Harvey,
Lieut.. Berthon and Lieut.. TAFT, who
was formerly the amateur golf cham
pion. Missing, Captain the Hon. Cum
ming-Bruce, Capt. MacFarlane, and
Lieut.. Ramsay. The Marquis of Win
chester, Of the Coldstream Guards, was
killed. Capt. J. Sterling, Lieut.. Col.
Codrington and Mai. the Hon W.
Lambton. of the same brigade, We're
wounded, and Of the rank and file six
We're killed and As wounded.
Twelfth Lancers-One killed, IS
wounded.
Ninth Lancers-One killed, nine
wounded
Second misunderstanding. Major X.
r. Mackenzie and Captain Brodie.
Field Artillery-TWenty-o wound
ed.
Surgeon Major Burtchaell was taken
prisoner.
Mounted Infantry-Killed, Major Mil
ton and Major Ray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
MASSACHUSETTS SPEAkeKsHiP.
Followers OF Three Candidates Combine
Against Fourth, a Newcomer.

Boston. Dec. 14-Sixty-three mem
bers Of the incoming House Of Repre-
sentatives and supporters Of three Of
the four leading candidates for the
Speakership Of the new House attended
dinner and conference at the Quincy
house. this afternoon. called for the
avowed purpose Of formulating a Joint
4 plan of opposition to the fourth can
didate. James ]. Myers Of Cambridge.
NO attempt was made at the meeting
to form 4 combination on any one Of
the three candidates. in fact. each one
present was loyal to his particular
favorite and confident Of his election
Hon. VIM. Schotield Of Maiden. pre-
sided and all three Of the candidates
Frank +. Bennett of SauguS. SilaS d.
Reed Of Taunton. and Charles f. Saun-
ders of Boston. We're present and spoke
while remarks We're also made by sew
eral Of the leading supporters Of the
three gentlemen.
Nearly all the speeches. either direct
ly or indirectly. criticised the party
record Of Mr.. Myers. and at the con-
cluSion of the meeting resolutions We're
adopted, which. while favoring none Of
the candidates present. protested
against the election Of any candidate
not known to be an answering sup
porter Of the national administrative
and loyal Republican.
1t was stated at the meeting that 81
Of the 100 Republican members Of the
House had responded to the invitation
to attend the dinner. all expressing
sympathy with the meeting. 1t was
taI In
the Republican caucus should be held.
at IL A. NJ. Tuesday. Jan. 2 the day
previous to the opening Of the Legis-
lature.
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LIEUT.. BATS0N,
Organizer Of the Maccabe
Scouts, Seriously Wounded.
BuIacan Free from Observation-Disclosures
tain Stronghold Of Biacnabato Taken.
Spanish Prisoners in Better Condition Than
Thosecapiured al Manila.

Washington, Dec. 14-Gen. Otis has
cabled the war department that Lieut..
Batson, who organized and commanded
the Maccabee scouts, has been serious
~ wounded in the foot. Amputation
is probable. Gen. Otis dispatch fol
lows:
Manila, Dec. 14-Lieut. BatsOn, 4th
Cavalry, organized four large compan-
les Macabebe scouts, had advance of
L1Wton's troops and attended Young S
cavalry north western Luzon. Batson
leading with conspicuous galIGntry in
several hard fought engagements on
Nov 10, seriously wounded in foot
amputation probably necessary. Can
he not receive majority in some staff
corps as reward for efficient service?'
Cen. Otis also, today, cabled the war
department as follows:
Manila. Dec. H--Gen. Lawton reports
Bulacan province freed Of insurgents
yesterday. Troops 18th Cavalry captured
strong mountain position Riacnabato
win food supplies, clothing, cartridge
factory ana barracks Macarthur I
troops occupied Ibaand, town south III
western coast Luzon; slight opposition
ana fe" light casualties. Eighth inst.
Bates reports from Zamboanga that he
h5s 4arrisoncd Ba@.lan ana il sending
troops ~ C,ttobato ana Davao. that con
dition of affairs H. satisfactory. Eighteen
hundred Spanish prisoners received III
Manila. over goo more en route. 1909
shipped to Spain, 18th inst. These pris-
oncrs in much better physical health
than Spanish troops surrendered when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
POLO IN MAINE.
Meeting at Portland Accompishes Nclhing
Five Club League Talked OF.

There was a meeting at the Preble
house. at 80 this afternoon, Of Maine
polo managers for the purpose of decid
ing on the ACCESSIBILITY Of organizing a
Maine league Those present We're Will
liam Mcguire, secretary Of last year )
Maine Polo League, from Bangor; L. J.
Phillips of Augusta, in the interests Of a
Gardiner team. and Walter Burnham for
Portland. Others who We're expected.
through some misunderstanding, did not
show up, consequently no decision regard
ing Maine league was reached.
There seems to be considerable cnthusi-
asm throughout the state ana in all prob
ability q meeting will be called in few
days which will result more salts
factorily. The id"l. AZ talked At the
Prchlc house. today. is to have a five
team league including Portland, Bath;
Roclzland Augusta or WaterVille and
Bangor. 1t is thought that polo could be
made to pay in all Of these towns.
The Connecticut League, il is under
stood. has disbanded, ana this leaves a
number Of fine polo players in the market
ana mon whose faces are new ~ Maine.
Teams made up Of these men might prove
drawing attractiDn.-Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
A SOLDIER AND OBEYs ORDERS.
Gen. Brooke Indignant at Reports CabIed
about Him from Washington.

Havana, Dec. 14.-Gov Gen. Brooke Il
indignant at the reports cabled from
Washington which represent him as hay-
Ing protested against the order Of the
President relieving him Of the military
II am a soldier ana obey orders. /
would direct the arrest Of any officer who
protested against my orders. ana would
always render % superior authority the
subordinate"
His friends. however. express the opin-
ion that n has rot been treated with due
consideration They think that some init
nation should have been given him Of the
contemplated change whereas as 4 mat
ter VI fact the first knowledge he han
that hc Wa to be removed ana To ~ sue
ceeded BY Major General Wood was az
rived from newspaper clippings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
IN The HOUSE.
Thayer. Dem. Supports Currency BiIl-Other
Speeches Against II.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE debate on
the currency bill in the House. today
was tame and prOSaic The attend
ance, both in the galleries and on the
floor was light, and none Of the speech
Is attracted especial attention. Mr.
s'ibley. Dem. Pa. who has publicly
announced his change of views on the
money question and who, it was
thought might vote for the bill. stated
that he would vote against it. Mr..
Thaycr, Massachusetts Democrat.
was the only member Of the opposition
who made a speech for the bill. today.
The speakers. today. We're Messrs.
Crumpacker, Ind; Lowering. Mass. !:
OImstead. pcnna.; McClaary, MINI.
Boutrlle, Ills. and Graft Ills. Republi-
cans, in favor Of the bill. and Messrs.
COX. Tenn; Lewis. Ga; Lanham.
Texas; Sibley, Penna.; Burke. Texas !;
Terry. Arkansas; Ball, Texas; Gilbert.
KY; Smith, Ky; Berry. KY; Atwater,
n. e., and Jett.. Ills. Denis. against it.
by unanimous consent a bill was pre-
sented to extend the time for the ex-
animation of monthly accounts by
bureaus and officers Of the department.
Cox, Tenn. who was ranking minor
ity member Of the banking and curren-
Cy committee in the last Congress,
opened the debate, today, in opposition
to the currency bill.
Lanham. Texas. opposing the bill,
said it was in effect a proposition to
change the character Of the obligation
Of debtors without their consent.
Lowering, Mass, said the pending bill
would put the credit of the country on
a basis which no amount Of clamor
could disturb.
Olmstead. Penna., spoke in favor of
the bill.
When Sibley, Penna, arose to speak
at the conclusion of Olmstead's re-
marks, much interest was manifested,
owing to the report that he had chang
ed his views upon the silver question.
Sibley, however. disappointed his audi
Continued on page 2.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

There was a slight wreck on the
Maine Central. Thursday morning.
about SO. The cause Of the troublt
is believed to have been the slippery
rails. The train was the outward
bound freight. Everything went
smoothly until the overhead bridge at
st. John street was reached. and here
two of the ears jumped the irons, and
planted themselves in such position
as to block both tracks. \ Wrecking
crew was put on. and by o'clock the
road was again clear. and the trains
were running as usual The Bangor
express, due to leave at O'Clock was
about % minutes late in consequence
Portland Express.
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ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

Richard Croker, before sailing for
Europe. offered to pay for a monu-
ment TO be erected in Evergreen Gem
etery to the memory Of Bill" Anthony.
the Maine hero, who recently commit
ted suicide. The order for the monu-
ment has been given to G. NJ. Travis
of Nyack. who will have it ready by
Feb /. The monument will be a rough
granite block. with a scroll on its face
bearing the following inscriptions: The
nations hero. Sergt. William Anthony
died, Nov. "A, 1899. aged As years. Il
have to report, sir, that the ship has
been blown up and is sinking Bill
Anthony's warning to Capt Sigsbee Of
the battleship Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
AS YET UNDECIDED.
Sut Rev Mr.. Goldman IS Expected to Accept
Office OF Bishop Of Maine.

Boston Dee. 1i.-Rcv. Robert Goldman,
Jr. pastor VI st. Inns Episcopal church.
Boston Highlands, who. yesterday. was
elected bishop If Maine, ms not decided
whether w not he VIII accept. When
spoken IN regarding thu matter he said;
N cannot say. because this II 1 time
when man cannot talk. II Is thought
that Rev Mr.. Goldman will accept.
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WEAvERS SILL OUT.
Other Departments Of No. q Pawtucket Cotton
Mill Are Now Running.

Pawtucket, L. l.. Dec. H.-All the
departments Of the No cotton mill
Of the LonSdale 90, We're started up.
this morning, excepting the weave
room, the employees Of which are on
that he has enough orders on hand. to
50 that for the present the other de-
partments will not be affected by the
weavers' strike. The strikers have APP
pealed to the National Federation Of
Textile Operatives Of Aberica 10 sane
ton the strike. There is at present no
prospect Of an amicable settlement Of
the difficulty with the Weavers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
THE RICHMOND RUM WAR.
Levi Long Bound Over for Single Sale and ioI
Resisting An Officer.

Richmond, Me, Dec. 14-(SpeciaD.-
Levi Long who was arrested, Wednesday
night, after a hard tussle. on the charge
Of a single sale Of liquor, was before
Trial Justice Curtis, today. on that charge
and for assaulting Constable c. &. Leigh
ton in the discharge Of his duty He was
held in $500 for the December term OF
court at Bath, next week, and in default
of bonds was committed TO Augusta jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
AGAINST OVER TIME.
Fall River Operatives Oppose and Mill Owners
Say 1t Is Necessary.

Fall River Mass. Dec. IA special
meeting Of the Textile Council will be
held. some evening this week. to consider
the advisability Of calling mass meetings
of union operatives to protest against
night or overtime running on the part Of
the local mills During the past week the
practice has grown 10 such an extent as
to become alarming, ana the Spinners,
Weavers~und Cardcrs Unions have gone
on record officially as being opposed to
the practice Mill men say. this evening,
that the overtime running il made neces-
overtime il stopped new mills Will have
to be built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
HEAVY EASTERN ERElGH1S.
Seveay-!wo Specials Is Recent Days Record
on Canadian Pacific's Atlantic Division.

Mattawamkeag, Ne. Dec 1.-THE
freight traffic eastward is unusually
heavy at the present time. one day
recently z special trains passed over
the Atlantic division Of the Canadian
Pacific Railway
The greater portion Of the cars We're
grain laden and We're bound to st.
John. where ocean steamers are load
ing for Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
SNOW OR RAIN.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Forecast for
Friday ana Saturday: New England
ana eastern New York. snow in north
ern, rain, turning into snow in south
ern portion, Friday; colder in interior;
fair, Saturday; continued cold, Satur-
day ana Sunday; fresh to brisk easter
~ winds. becoming westerly by Friday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
Torpedo Boa. Crayen's Trial. Today.

Bath, NJ, Dee. 14.-(SpeciaD.-Th
sea having gone down sufficiently 70
make the event practicable. the tor
pedo boat Craven will leave the Bath
Iron Works wharf, at $50 o'clock. t.
morrow morning, for the official trial
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Nhen me Senate convened, Aidrich
asked Tor temporary postponement Of
'he usual thursday motion for adjourn
heht over sunday, until it could be as
'ci'dihcu whether the Democrats would
pe ready To-Day, 70 announce their com
hhltt't assignments. lie added that in
caSe lhey were not 50 prepared ne would
AK the Senate 70 st. tomorrow, IN order
that me appointments to committees
couid PC made IN obedience to his r.
quest iial", VINO had moved tn adjourn
meht, Withdrew the motion.
Pcttlgrew's resolution asking for infpr-
nation ~ 70 whether the fae of the Phil
lpplnc republic had ever been saluted by
the American forces in the Philippines
came up il the regular order Chandler
moved y lay the resolution on thu table.
ielt'sf," asked i "llhdFawal m the res-
"lutipn but this w@s declined. There Wa,
however. 10 objection t. VIII exclamation
bv p-rtigr.w .nJ III brf.,t,. .,.i,t,,. sa.,.
n ''iSi ~ "Iii m pfi'HF SPOKE say
ing that his only purpose WA w ascer-
ments concerning It'll r.r,rritt,n giy.r
l.','-'' i'''! ''i''1 'ii' 't1sHi'i'h given
AEulnaldo forces hy oar fleet IN Manila
bay in the summer of ISIS were true.
lie said the statement had been repeat
I'M. ro,,I. tb., ,.o.,...I.. ,.'.,.r+,, Ill r,,,,
.N'S ii!"o tiIdt N'9T'iS p'ar-lS ITS fhll-
ippine nag mad passed IN ana out of the
haip"r ~ that tliii- aln that the nag hai
peeii s"iu'eo oh ''ileftht occasions by
IN -Nl'ie' ie''n IN I'M TIM never aeen
+ -, 'ioii n 'His report IT. had
''l'o F.i 4itfueH' Statements N the
ehect th"t II PTS Ulhe PM FORCES had
turned oNer prisoners taken n battle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

In the United States district court. Jus
tice Webb, AZ Portland. Thursday. Amos
X. Butler Of Skowhegan. was admitted ID
practice in the United States circuit
District Attorney Dyer. The advent or
the Maxwell murder case il somewhat
distant Maxwell, now in the custody Of
the authorities Of St. John. n B. refuses
to come u this country without extradi-
ton papers. ana these District Attorney
Dyer has not yrt applied for II II there
FIRE imnossblr tu say. AZ the present
time, WNen tn trial will come off.
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Boston Forecast.

Boston. Dec 14.-Rain or snow. Fri1
day: fair Saturday; colder. Friday
night and Saturday; variable winds,
shifting TO west and northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
$4,000 Fire a. Bristol. Conn.

Bristol. Conn. Dec. 1.-THE case
works Of the +. y. WEIGH Mfg g.,
clock manufacturers at Forestvilie,
We're destroyed BY fire. tonight. Loss,
81. 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts. bruises. stings
sprains., DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil re-
ieyes the. pain instantly Never safe
without IT,
mon, wed, fri&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15
56th CONGRESS-.
Pettigrew's Philippine Reso-
luton Tabled in the Senate.
Thayer, DEM, Of Massachusetts,
Speaks for the Currency Bill.
The Positions Of Republicans on the New
Senate Committees.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Senate.
today. by decisive vote and PRACTICAL
ly without discussion, laid on the table
the Pettigrew resolution of inquiry as
to whether or not United States forces
had recognized the Filipino insurgents
flag and had turned over Spanish SOL
dlers to the insurgents. 1t agreed 10
the House Christmas recess resolution
and agreed to meet, tomorrow, to re-
ceive reports on the composition Of its
committees for this Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-15

DR.. Bulls CouGh syrup is the peO-
Pies remedy. i will cure tho worst
cough Jr culd wh,H other medicines have
failed.
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