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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
HUNTED AS A SPY.
J. Ferry Flies From St. Pierre,
Miq., for His Life.
Thought 10 Be Spy in the Pay Of the
Ottawa Government.
Hunted by Mob-SeriousIy Wounded Landed
at Sidney Will Go to Quebec.

Halifax. n. S, Sept. ia dispatch
from Sydney, c. B., says: J. Ferry of
Paris. arrived here. today. from st.
Pierre. MID. by steamer Propatria and
tells and exciting tale. Mr.. Ferry held
the position of collector of customs at
the port of ST. Pierre and was held in
the greatest esteem by the highest Of
ficials there. Moving in the very best
society he was always regarded as a
gentleman of the highest integrity.
However suspicious of his probity in
the conduction of affairs coming with
in The administration of his department
he was finally charged with being a
spy in the pay of the Canadian gov
eminent.
on a recent occasion he received the
sum of $500 gold. which he deposited
IN the bank. Upon being requested by
the authorities to account for its pos
session, he explained that it was a re-
mittance from a member of his family.
This, by inquiry. did not coincide with
the opinion of the authorities, who de-
manded a better reason. In the mean
time the mutterings of the mob arose,
Saturday last, and he was openly as
saulted in the streets. He was forced
to fly for his life though not before he
had received several wounds.
The steamer Propatria happened to
be moored to the dock and thither he
fled, seeking refuge. with his enemies
in hot pursuit Bafiled in their ven
Geance and under impression he had
sought security in particular state
room, the crowd rushed onward but
We're met by young Hamilton Smith. a
native of Baddeck, c. B., who occupied
the state room in question. Young
Smith, in his shirt sleeves, stemmed
the rush as best he could and fought
his way through the seething mass to
the upper deck. The mob dashed into
the state room and seeing Mr.. Smiths
coat lying on the bed. mistook it for
their victims, and carved it into
shreds
on Sunday morning. the Propatria
sailed for Sydney, having on board Mr.
Ferry. who will proceed. tomorrow, for
Quebec. TO lay his grievances before
the French consul there. Mr.. Ferry
was three times hanged in effigy in st.
Pierre. between Saturday night and
sunday morning. and the town was
filled with placards hurting upon him
the most offensive abuse.
The hunted man was supposed to be
in the pay of the Ottawa government
to give information that would lead to
the capture of some of the parties en-
gagged in the extensive smuggling car
ried on with the Canadian provinces.
st. Pierre being the headquarters of
the business Recently several seiz-
ures of contra band cargoes have caus-
ed the st. Pierre people, who derive
great profit from the handling OF the
liquors and tobaccos, to believe a spy
was in their midst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
WILL THEY ACCEPT?
England'S Answer to TranSvaaI
Received at Pretoria.
EnphaticaIIy Calls for Corrections of
the UitIanders' Grievances.
Read in Both Raads Opinion That Confer
ence Will Be the Result.

London. Sept. ia special dispatch
from Pretoria says the British note,
which was read III both Raads. yester-
day. Tuesday is regarded there as a
virtual ultimatum. The correspondent
says: 1T proposes 5-year franchise.
a quarterly representation for the gold
fields in the Nolksraad, equality for the
British and Dutch in the Nolksraad.
and equality for the old and new burg
crs III regard to presidential and other
elections.
"If these conditions are accepted, a
conference between representatives of
the two governments shall follow, for
the purpose of drafting the necessary
measures and If avoiding the introduce
ton Of unnecessary conditions by the
Transvaal government or the POSSIBLE
ity Of the passage of any new bills cal
culated to defeat the reforms.
LIN view of tho fact the note goes
on to say. that the present state of af-
fairs in South Africa cannot be pro
lonEed the definite acceptance of this
proposal is demanded without delay.
Otherwise Her Majesty's government
viii Immediately take the whole stu
alton under reconsideration and will
act 50 as to bring about a settlement
The situation is accute."
Pretoria. Sept. 12.-The reading in
the Nolksraad. today, Of the reply Of
The British secretary Of state for the
colonies. Joseph Chamberlain. to the
lat st Transvaal note. was greeted with
silence. except for some Interruptions
from Mr.. TOsen and other ultra-Conser-
vative members. Its terms. however.
have produced considerable excitement
here. There is no indication as yet of
the views held regarding it in official
circles
The NoIksraad has instructed the
government 10 dismiss Mr.. Dejonge.
secretary of education. for writing a
letter to the newspapers accusing the
ministers of the United Dutch church,
of jingoism, because they wanted more
English education in the state schools.
Mr.. 7. q. w. Grobler. the foreign
secretary. has gone to Bloemfontein on
official business.
Johannesburg, Sept. 12.-The Uitland-
ers of Boxburg applied to the burghers
for permission to remain neutral in the
event of war. but were refused on the
2IOuilu lHil dS IlpitS ltlilfliillht7 III
the Transvaal and refusing to fight
they must be regarded as enemies. The
miners are being offered e25 to remain
on duty until ordered 10 leave.
Cape Town. Sept. 12.-Various unof-
fetal reports have been received from
Pretoria predicting the Transvaal' S
acceptance of the terms of the latest
dispatch which was read in the Nolks-
raad. this afternoon. and is understood
to furnish a basis for negotiations
which will possibly lead to a peaceful
settlement.
| Bloemfontein. Orange Free State.
Sept. 12.-The Daily Friend says it has
excellent authority for predicting that
the government of the South African
republic will accept the suggested con-
ference at Cape Town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13

The libels on the liquors seized ut Bid
deford by the deputy sheriff from Leb
anon. assisted by a committee of Bidde
ford citizens. expired. Tuesday. Lawyer
+. w. Hovcy appeared in the municipal
court to claim the liauors-abOut 500 gal
Ions in all-in behalf Of his clients. He
raised the point that one of the warrants
was technically defective, in bearing 4
wrong date. and that in signing the
copies the officer had neglected to write
after his name the words deputy shcr
im.'' Judge CleaNes asked the defending
attorney if he intended TO argue that the
liquors were not intended and kept for
sale. Mr.. Hovey replied that it was not
his intention to discuss that point. The
Court took the cases under advi5cment
and will render his decision in Il few
DAYS.
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Moderatc tenn
peratures prevail generally, except in
the Rocky Mountain region. There has
been no precipitation except from the
eastern upper Lake region to the AT
lantic and in eastern Florida. Gcner-
ally fair weather is indicated. Wednes-
day and Thursday, with moderate tenn
peratures east Of the Mississippi river.
The eastward movement of the high
area in the Northwest will cause lower
temperatures. Wednesday night, from
the Ohio valley and lower Lake region
eastward. ON the Atlantic coast fresh
winds will prevail, mostly westerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
Christian Conference at EiIbridge.

Milbridge. Me, Sept. 12.-The Maine
Christian conference began its three
days annual session here, this after
noon. In the absence Of President j
W Webster Of Newport. Rev. 5. H
McI<ecn Of Bangor, was appointed
president pro TEN. After routine bust
ness. including the appointment Of COM
mittees. the conferences adjuOrned I'M
til Wednesday. The annual sermon
was preached this evening, by Rev. S
II. Mckeen. The attendance is not
large, but is expected to increase dur
ing the two remaining days.
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NO ALLIANCE EXISTS
With Any Power Except Those for Business
and Commerce. Says Sec. Long.

Columbus. Ohio, Sept. Fin letter to
Chairman Dick Of the Republican state
executive committee. Hon John II. Hay.
secretary of state. makes this emphatic
statement regarding the alleged secret
alliance between England and the United
States:
There is no alliance with England, nor
with any other power under heaven. eN
cept those known and published to the
tional friendship for purposes Of business
and commerce. No treaty other than
these exists; none has been suggested on
either side: none is in contemplation. II
has never entered into the mind OF the
President nor of any member Of the GOV
eminent to forsake. under any Undue"
ment. the wise precept and example Of
the fathers. which forbade changing
alliances with European powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
Horesthiei Arrested at Portland.

arrived here, last night, on the Boston
boat with a horse and carriage which
he was trying to sell, today, was ar
rested and confessed that he stole the
rig in Boston, Monday afternoon.
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Mr.. Louis LANCE, IT,. Disguised.

Bremen. Sept. 12-The Weser Zeitung
saws that Mr.. Louis Lange, Jr.. United
States consul in Bremen. has resigned his
post because of his disapproval of what
he characteriZes as the 'i;nperialistie
policy Of the Mckinley administration"
which he has attacked in his Chicago
newspaper. Die Rundschau. Lutheran
weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
Washington Forecast.

Washington. Sept. 12.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land fair, Wednesday and Thursday;
probably cooler, Wednesday night. in
the interior; fresh south to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13

Ex-Gov Samuel Merrill of Iowa who
Died. Thursday. Aug. 81. at Los Angeles
al aged -. was a native Of Turner Me-.
ana was an uncle Of Mrs. +. S. Paul Gf
Auburn. His death was due to paralysis
and he was i'll only a few days. Up 70
year ago Gov Merrill was in excellent
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
f You Don't
Have Time
to go to the s"ashore for a clam chow
der visit
F. NJ. hayes { SONS
LaLNcH Cart
and get u good one for 10 cents. Every
afternoon from to s =. NJ.
iune14. eodtf. 1stp
FAIR WEATHER..

Boston, Sept. 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity, Wednesday: Fair. clear
weather. Wednesday and Thursday;
fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13

Hon. BENZ. F. Tracy, at Tuesdays
session of the Anglo-Venezuelan
boundary arbitration commission at
Paris. devoted the day to a discussion
Of the treaty munster. alleging that the
Dutch rights under the treaty We're in
correctly stated by counsel for Great
Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-13
Tho Cattle Exhibit.

Not for many years if ever before
Continued on page 80
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truce again being on. nothing larrened here.
eXcept we continued to watch and do our hest
to get the men. especially the sick. properlv
fed: and having no TRANSPORTATION and being
channels, We used anything we could find.
cattured SPANISH cavalry horses: abandoned
mules. which had been shot. but which our
men trok and cured him!nntive skinny ponies
purchased f:om the Cubans. Ne.
BY these means and hv the exe:tinns OF
the officers we were able from time to time to
get supplies Of beans. sugar. tomatoes and
even oatmeal. while from the Red Cross peo-
Pile we got an invaluable load Of rice. corn
meal. &c. All OF this was the utmost couse-
nallv well. as the lack Of proper food was tell
ing terribly on the men !. was utterly impos-
slble to get them clothes and shoes: those they
had we're in many cases literally dropping to
pieces. ~
18th we shifted camp TO here. the hest camp
we have had. but the march hither under tho
monday sun told worry heavily on our mel.
weakened by undertaking and Owe and
new morning I23 cases were reported to the
doctors. and I now have bur half Of the 6W
men with which ] landed four weeks ago A.
for duty. and these are not III to do anything
like the work they could do then. As we Lad
but one wagon. the change neressitated leaving
comfort, with scnnty shelter and scanty food
Tor most OF the officers and mHuy Of the men.
Dniv the posse sslon of the imprOvised pack
train alluded TO aiONe saved fhis from being
worse. Yesterday | sent in n detail OF SIX .nfh-
GERS and men 10 see if they could not purchase
or make arrangements for n suprl Of proper
food and proper clOthiu" Tor the men. even "
we hal 20 l,ay' Tor II out OF our own pockets.
our suffering has been due primarily to lack
OF TRANSPORTATION and NJ prorer food and sufl-
should now have wagon sh""ts foe teptage.
Worry respectfully. THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
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The wife OF the distinguished Mckee
Rankin, mother Of tho accomplished and
versatile Phyllis Rankin, herself the fore
most and best known character actress and
stage artist of this ge~neration-sucli is
Mrs. Mckee Rankin. A magnificent speci-
men OF American beauty, n perfect picture
OF health, n paragon Of womanly graces and
accomplishments.
What is the secret Of such success? What
is the explanation of such varied and daz-
zling achievements? No one thing, proba-
bly,, and yet although many things may
nave combined to perfect this remarkable
woman, yet in her own mind one thing de-
letter from her to DR.. Hartman. in which a
clue is furnished to her opinion as to
one element of her success. She says:
of Pe-ru-na in reserve. The inventor de-
serves the thanks Of all to whom a clear
voice is a means Of livelihood. Az a rem
edy for catarrh of tn" head and throat, it is,
! believe, without an equal. Even a slight
cold or cough often absolutely incapacitates
an actress for business. Pe-ru-na is an
effectual preventive against these nearly
inevitable affections. Mrs. Mckee Ran
kin.
A healthy woman is becoming moro and
more rare. But comparatively few women
who are suffering with catarrh know that
this is the case. Their trouble il called
dyspepsia, heart trouble, female weakness.
weak lungs. nervous debility: indeed, al
most, the whole category Of medical terms
has been applied TO catarrh Of some
organ Of the female anatomy. II these
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~. so pleases her. Failing American inter.
Nention the Liberians would welcome a British
protectorate;' This statement T. entirely
RrHtuitous, for | was intristed with 10 such
commission and did not state so. My purpose.tn
goi9g, was to visit OH, missionaries. survey the
i ms : smu o u IN nv ~, mrTrT; ~ rn,u ~ thn ,esui, Of
my observations to the Bishons' Council OF the
African Methodist Episcopal Church. The
Liheriau authorities said nothing to me. about
wishing n protecturate but | said in England as
say here. aud Of my wi motion. that II III
true thai Germany and France, are seeking t2i
establish a prntectnrate over Liberia. 1t would
be fHr better for that country TO come under
the protection ~ the Unitcd, States or Eng
land herausc they are A. EnyIish,sn@nRinG
whether i; would not be better, il Eng.
land established the protectorate rather
pansinn. we have had '.OOO,uuOo Of people among
and Of us whom W.. have shown ourselves un-
able TO protect right at home. and with the new
lions more. it is questionable whether, the cause
OF hnmanity and of civilization would gam as
Ecct from an American protectornte, BESIDES;
England owns the colonies on both sides OF
Liberia; Her flag waves over 4OO,WD.OOO peo-
pie. and sh" has shown her ability to protect
her subjects an ywhere on the face OF the earth y
In regard to the wisdom Of negro emigration
from America to Liberia, thu, Bishop said:
that others DO to help develop the country and
better the condition of the people and acquire
wealth, Tho needs OF Liberia are n good
wealth energeticaliy applied; the sympathy
and co6peration Of stronger nations. and q line
touching at the principal points along the
west coast.
Plenty. OF capable colored men could be
trade agents for American Arms engaging in
this trade. The best products OF our schools
are to he obtained for that purpose. l would
engage to furnish al the reliable men OF that
class that were needed"
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JOHN j. FINIGAN FATALLY BURNED.
His Clothing Took Fire While He Was Try.
ing to E%xtinRuish a Blazing Lamp.

LYONS. n. Y. April John J. Finigan. su-
perintendent Of the Lyons Waterworks Com
pany. died this morning from burns received
while trying to extinguish a blazing lamp. Mr..
and Mrs. Finigan retired last night with their
two children. leaving a glass bracket lamp
burning. At midnight they awoke. finding the
lamp blazisg and the wall and woodwork on
fire. While Mrs. Finigan carried the children
into another room FiniRan tried to extinguish
the Are and threw the lamp out. His nightclothes
caught fire and his wife threw the bedclothes
over him. ex%tineuishing the flames. but Fini-
o'clock this morning. after. suffering untold
agony. He was a shocking sight; being burned
all aor eyer sd fe exe Z ms h ( RvaP Pin ront a ,Srmer Y
New York. He was 30 years old. He is sur
vived by a widow, two young sons. a brother.
and two sisters. Minnie and Bessie. in Flushing.
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sarpBUI1DINe IN THIS COUNTRY.
The Largest Output This Year Since 1891
Vessels Named After War Heroes.

Tho Largest Output This Year Since 1871
Vessels Named After War Heroes.
WASHINGTON. April IA statement has been
prepared by the Chief OF the Treasury bureau
OF Navigation showing that the merchant ves-
sells. excluding barges. built in the United
States and officially numbered by the bureau
during the first three-quarters Of the fiscal
year ended yesterday number 1872. OF 169. 1914
gross tons. compared with 81. OF 10, $50 gross
tons. for the corresponding period for 1893.
and 400. of 125. 035 gross tons. for the corre-
spending period OF 1897. Hall OF the construc-
ton for the March quarter was in steel, The
total construction for the fiscal year will exceed
$50, o tons. and will be the largest annual
output since 1891. BY far the greater part OF
this construction Ia for the coaSting trade.
Five steel steamships for trade with the West
Indies have, however. been built under the
Postal Subsidy act Of 1901. The construction
OF other seagoing steamships for the Hawaiian
and Porto Rican trade has been begun in view
OF anticipated legislation.
Since July / twelve merchant vessels. have
been named by the owncrs after Admiral
Dewey. ak after Admiral Sampson. two after
| one Bob Evans two Gen. Joe Wheeler, and
one Fitzhugh Lee. War memories are also
preserved IN the merchant marine thus far
ihls year by one Maine, three Oregons, two
IOwas. two OlYmpiaS. one Rough. Rider. and
two ManiIas. and the entrance of Spanish
element is shown in the namcSTrcs Hermanos.
Buena Ventura. Aguadita. Maria Dolores. ,Ex-
Ireso de Gibara. Pedro, Engracia. and Ambro-
SiO Bolivar.
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A SAVED BAEV.
Her Mother Knows How to Make C.o"d
Postum.

Upon recommending to others the uss
of Postum Food Coffee, "" have often
received the reply. Oh, We have tried
that and can't bear it. \ number ~
times / hay" como directly To the
Kitchen and mad" n "lr as directed
"a the parkaE", that j.. allowing il to
irpil unit. the favor aud food value can
hc extracted from III" grain, aud when-
ever il j. served tho way i, wits. YOU may
depend upon IL.
my baby, Eva Pearl, was always II very
delicate child until nearly two years of
age, when | l"Eau giving her Postum
Cereal FoOd cone" to drink, and she
began I" gain in health aud flesh right
away. ] know to II certainty that tina
improvement WAS due to the Postum, for
many meals III" would not touch IL
mouthEui except Postum Cereal, Now
sl" H. oxen I"lr years uld. and II "a
roliirkiug surithv li'ti" girl We con.
slider she WIZ NHN"d by Postum, and
you can innGiu" how W rc'i towards
tn" splendid '""l coffee n't tho-" who
mHE"i.
Inst winter my I'M" son. 40 rIerca
HiuIl"y. wa -i,k ana r"Htin"d To his
hnd FOR thHrto"u ~" ~ ~ soon n h."
wiz uh" Ia cat NJ all II" began 4"
drnk Postum. ard lI"I about livet on
II tur several w""i~ hG- stomach being
20, weak To admit ~ any eniid food
Bur IT" Postum gd's him IA" strength 10
Ir"uvt 7.
My father, wh" wa9 lor many wears
a placticlng pNvsIciaU here. has pre-
hope this l"tt.r viii help others
who have te"n, and ar" now, suffering
from tn" unsupported old : fashioned
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ROOsEVELT,S RETAINED REPORT.
Operations of His Regiment from July ! to
the Surrender of santiago.

the Surrender of santiago.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The re mort made by
Col. Roosevelt TO Gen. Wood Of the operations
under his command near Santiago from July
l to July II last. which has been the subject IF
much discussion. but which has hnen hereto
fore retained in the department files. was TO-
day furnished to the army court OF inquiry.
together with the reports Of himself and sew
eral COMPANY commanders regarding tho quail
ity Of supplies furnished in the war with Spain.
" is as follows:
"On the mOrnin: of tho LIST my regiment was
formed at the hnad Of the second brigade. by
the III Poso sugar mill. When the batteries
orened. the Sraniards replied with shrapncl,
which killed aud wounded several Of the men
Of NY regiment We then marched toward the
right. and my regiment crossed the ford before
the balloon came down there and attracted the
fire Of the enemy. so that at that point re lost
no ono. Ny orders had been 10 march for
ward until | joined Gen. Lawton's let wing,
but after going three-a"arters oi a mile ] vas
halted and told to remain in reserve near The
creek. by u deep laEe The bullets drorped
thick among us for the next hour. while we lay
there. and many of my men were killed or
wounded among the former WAS Cant. ONeill.
whose loss was IA very heavy blow 10 he regi-
ment. for he was a Singularlv gallant and ell
ncient officer. Acting Lieutenant Haskell was
also shot at This time. lie showed the utm ust
courage, and had been of great use during the
lighting aud mar,h!nG. II seems, 10 me some
action should he taken ahou' him.
You tnsn sent IN" word 10 move forward IN
support vi the regular cnNuiry and | advanced
the regiment III column "' companies. zach
company d%euloyei us -klTlnlsNo . We n we'd
through several Sklrmlsu lines Oi the regiment
ahead OF us. as il seemed to ne our oniv chance
WAS In rushing the u'reuchmenls ia front in.
stead of firing at them from II distance. Ar-
cordingly We charged the block house and in
trenchments on the hill to our right again ST a
heavy fire,
lit was taken in good style. the men OF nv
regiment thus being the tlrs; to clpTura any
fortified position ard to break through the
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Archbishop Corrigan has sent to the Very
Rev. George Deshon. Superior General Of the
Paulist Fathers. a letter conveying to the
order the Apostolic benediction from Rome.
The document conveying this blessing was re-;
~Rampolla. having been transmitted by the
Cardinal Secretary OF State at the direct in
stance Of the Sovereign PontiH upon the re-
ception by him. Of the communication ad-
dressed by the Fathers to tho Pope upon the
publication OF the latter's recent encyclical on
"Amerlcanism."
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Transport sheridan at Colombo.

W~AsHISGToN. April 1.-The following cable
gram from Col. Smith. Twelfth United States
Infantry. senior officer aboard the transport
Sheridan. which sailed from New York Feb IA
en- route 10 Manila. was received at the War
DrIa rtment this morning:
&C ,LoMBo. April 1.-Depart 1st: Private
Philip +. Mcclure, Company +, Twelfth lntnn-
Try. drowned bathing here, Health troops i'm
THE Sheridan has aboard the Twelfth Infan-
tannth InfnntrY.