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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
CORRYDON RICH'S STORY.
Advanced Nicely by Rathbones Order and Is
Now Without Funds.

Havana, May @a.-SEortly after tho
postal scandal was first exposed, Mr..
Rdthbonc. it is said. requested Gen.
Wood to give him guard. as ne feared
personal violence from CprrYdun kich.
tho postal employee. who confessed to 4
knowledge of many of the fraudulent
Transactions. Gen. Wood suggested To
ways near him. people would take it 10"
granted that he was under arrest. and
the request was Withdrawn,
To-day. the reason for making II became
known. 1t seems that on the day after
G. w. +. Nicely was arrested. Mr.. Ricn
went to Mr.. RathbOne and wanted TO eX-
plain that the stedlings Were heavy He
was refused a hearing when the natur"
Of his communication was known and
then he went to Gen. Wood ana told all
H. knew. Mr.. KdthbOnc denies that Mi.
Rich ever said A word to him on the sub
iect MIR Rich declares that when Nicely
left he tRichl by Eathbonc's order gave
Needy an advance payment on his salary
ia the amount Of about 5000. accepting
Neely's receipt. When the scandal was
exposed. according tn Mr.. Eich'S state
ment Mr. Rathbone told him it would ~
better to Withdraw the receipt immcdi-
atcIy and to replace the cash. promiSiu :
to see him reimbursed by the diSburSing
officer. This Rich says he did, but Mr.
Rathbonc ordered the diSbursiuS officer
not To reimburse him. The result is that.
in consequence Of obcying Mr.. Rathbone,
~ il without funds and he can see no
way of obtaining redress.
Clerks in the post office say II was well
known there at the time that Mr.. Rath-
bone had requested protection from Gen
Wood rs Mr.. Rich had threatened him
Gen. Wood does not deny that
Mi Rathhonc made the reported request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
OAKLAND REPUBLICANS
Nominate Edw. N. Foster for Legislature
Endorse Rutilus Alden Tor Senate.

Oakland. Ne. Nay 29.-(SpeciaD.-
The largest Republican caucus in the
history of the town was held, this
evening, for the nomination of i can
didate for representative To the Legs
lature and delegates to the State ana
county conventions. Great interest
has been manifested ana the caucus
was full of enthusiasm. Everything
passed off tremendously and the party
is united on all questions. The greatest
interest conferred in the selection of L
candidate for representative. Former
Representative Geo. W. Field and Ed
win N. Foster were candidates and the
vote resulted: Foster los; Field, IS.
The following delegates to the State
convention were elected: VIM. NJ.
Aver. C;,p f. johnson, Morrison Libby
John q. Fish ana c. N. Crowen.
The delegates to the county conven-
ton are: 5. T. Hersom. Major \. Il.
Small II. l.. Hunton. a. ". Leonard
and j. II. Morse.
The delegates to the county conven-
ZION We're instructed to support the
candidacy of Hon. RutiIlus Alden Of
Winthrop. for the State Senate.
The following town committee to
serve two years was elected: H. l.
Hunton, G. II. Foster and A. w. Leon
ard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
FIRE AT ROCKLAND.
W. II. Glover & Co.. W. C. Poo!er and the
Opinion Dana aged S55OO-Insurcd.

ROckland. Me, May GA fire which
originated i'll a stable in the lumber
yard of w. III. Glover 4 CO., at $50. this
evening. spread to neighboring build
ings and caused loss Of $55oo. The
flames spread rapidly through the
stable and communicated to large
storchousc filled with finished lumber,
shingles and cement. The prompt act
ION Of the fire department saved a
great loss to property in the vicinity
of the lumber NIrd. The loss to w. IL.
Glover x 60. on buildings and lumber
is $4,000. while w. &. Ponlcr. druggist,
was damaged to the amount of $500,
ana the RuCkland opinion Publishing
90. $500: all Of the losses being cover
ed Iy insurance. 1t is supposed tn"
fire started at tn" result Of some one
entering the stable who was smoking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
LAW COURT DECISIONS.


N" loli5Wlh@ IeSctlPtS WY
day. received from nv Jaw ''"'
AndroScoGS!n s.. W II. 49, man ~
y. l.. Morrow 81 diS' i'rS'I 'P''
Nat'rh'uSe il n" "lilE "u'S I'ni"9-
"a upon tn" court ~ thr report p ths
referee was I" Apply thN laN !. ,hH
facts found ana rtpoflcu pS MN 1t"
respect % the lhtf"ductl"h RI tNl'''l''''
it was III ms discretion !" Ih-l9l "p'n
compliance win the Pf'NISl"H III
Rule ) or TO receive evidence "lti"u'
it. That rule obviously does H't dpFIA
"a hearings before Referees even ""'h
acting under reference rcSrtN IhS 81
cepiuUS in matters OF law. III u COM
petcnt for referee IN conducting
hearings before MN tp ADOPT any Ita-
sonable method which seems TO MIN
hest calculated t. promote the con-
Nrn!arcc NJ the parties ana secure N"
ends of justice. Nor were the defend
ants estopped by the pea III apdteIheHt
from pleading and showing the truth IN
regard t. their membership.
An assignment OF an account maue
without consideration "hd l"r me Soif
purpose OF Collecting IL by SUIT III IN
name Of the assignee lof tEe peHeIll 81
the asSighcf + Getlh'u coioi avg "i'S
and imperative 10 transfer the proper
" in the account Of the assignee anu
the right to maintain an action up'h
it III MS own name Inc result Is tn"'
Judgment IS rendered ~ ldNor = IT.
defendants. habhltt, Douglass Eliar"
and WHITE; nut against al o'h'r ue-
PENDANTS the entry must pe. Juusile"t
for the plaintli f"r Sfol.5 Win interest,"
from the day OF the VIII
AndroscoSgln. IS Joseph Narcotic
vs. city OF Lewiston. heScflpl-
Strout, Tins acti'h was orou9ht To
recover damages 1'r Al INJURY T. III
nlaintih Morse caused py an aileEeu
defect IN a highway IN delenu'nt Guy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
1000 REBELS
Attack Caterman in Vain and
Lose $50 Men.
Captain John Cooke Fights the Enemy
for Six Weary Hours.
Numerous Small Engagements Warren
Reaches Manila with Rec. uits.

Manila, May 29.-Major Henry T. AL
len of the 4Sd Infantry While scouting
from Catbalogam. Island Of Sahara
May 9. drove a party of insurgents
from the valleys. Four Americans lost
their lives, including Lieut. w II. Ev-
ans, John II. EvdnsD who was killed
while CALAMITY leading a charge
against the entertainments. Eleven Of
the enemy were killed and four were
wounded.
The town of Caterman, Island Of Sa-
mar, was attacked at midnight. April
30. by 1900 rebels, who entrenChcd
themselves near the town over night.
Capt. John Cooke of the ADD Regiment
fought the EilipinoS for six hours ana
afterward buried 1870 of the enemy. one
wounded.
The hamlet of PAWN. in the PROV
incr Of LaEuna, Island of LuZun. the
headquarters Of q n. Cables. was sur
rounded. May &c by three dctachmcnts
If the iod Regiment, 37th Regiment
and 18th Cavalry. Only few Of the
enemy were encountered, Cables hay
ing departed the day before. PAWN,
which was manifstly a rebel strong
hull, was burned to the ground.
Captain Nnrdon'S 90 scouts and two
companies Of the 18th Regiment. while
scouting. May l.. in western Panay,
surprised 4 number Of the enemy near
Naldrrama ana killed - Of them. There
were no casualties among the Ameri-
cans. but some OF them suffered from
sunstrokc.
The official reports announce scout
ing ana small engagements in Panay
ana Cebu islands ana Tayabas Lag
una. Zambales. Benguit and Pancas-
imam provinces resulting in IA Of the
enemy being killed and many wounded.
The Americans also captured 60 rifles
a Nordenfclit gun ana supplies ~ am
munition and destroyed a powder fac
tory.
a rebel major who surrendered at
Liscum. last week. has been persuad-
ing others ~ follow his example. To-
day. he offered the surrender NJ Is men
with % rifles, ut Marlac CTarlacD and
hopes to influence more Of his country
mon 10 10 the same.
Washingt n. May 29.-The adiutant
general received a cable message. Tues
day, from Gen. Macarthur at Manila.
announcing the arrival. Monday. Of the
transport Warren, from san Francis
co. with 16 officers ana 400 enlisted men.
mainly recruits for the signal and hos
pItal corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
56th CONGRESS.
House Turns Down Senate Ar
NOR Plate Amendment.
Adopts Modified Form--Refuses Ap-
preparation for Surveys by Navy.
Concurs in Post Office Bill Report, Including
Pneumatic Tube Item.

Washington, May 29.-The House, to-
day, by a vote Of 107 to 124 refused to
accept the Senate amendment to the
naval appropriation bill relating to ar
NOR plate. and adopted modification
reading as follows:
THAT the secretary of the navy is
tract, armor Of the best quality for any
or all vessels above referred to. pro-
vided such contracts can be made at
a price which in his judgment is rea-
sonablc and equitable, but in case ne is
unable to make contracts for armor
under the above conditions, he is here
by authorized in his discretion TO pro-
cure A site ana erect thereon factory
for the manufacture of armor plate
ana the sum Of 81 600 900 is hereby ap-
ptupriatcd toward the erection Of said
factory"
With regard to ocean ana LAKE sur
vcys. the House refused any appropri-
alton for surveys by the navy. and then
ti.d up the cunfcrcrs with instructions.
1t also refused 10 concur in the Senate
amendment to abolish the two years
sea cruise for naval cadets. The naval
bill was then sent back to conference
n" conference report on the other
Items having been agreed t..
The conference report On the post II
fee appropriation bill agreeing on all
items except the Senate amendment
appropriating $2I00o0 for Pneumatic
tube service. was adopted and the
House then cuncurrcd in the excepted
amendment. TIL" opponents Of the ex-
tended service in the House reconciled
their concurrence in this action upon
the ground that the $4,000 appropriate
"a ~ the Senate simply carried out the
existing contract. The bill now goes tn
the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
Poison in Potatoes.

The public il becoming excited over the
statement recently made that potatoes
contain 4 poison called solanin. X is an
nuunced that new potatoes contain much
less than old ones, but those which have
commenced to sprout are quite danger
Gus. This may he true. but il seems odd
that people have lived ana thrived for
centuries upon them ana that their dan
ger has Just been discovered. 1t is safe
to assert that any one with whom pota-
toes do not agree has stomach trouble.
ana any one who has Indigestion. dys-
pepsia, constipation. biliousness. or liver
and kidney weakness needs Hostetter' :
stomach Biiters at once. This medicine
does more than promise. it cures. Avoid
substitute and insist upon having the
genuine. Try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
An Epidemic Of Whooping Cough.

Last winter during an epidemic OF
whooping cough my children con
tracted the disease, having severe
coughing spells. We had used Cham
berlains Cough Remedy very success
fully for Group and naturally turned to
it at that time and found it relieved
the cough and effected a complete cure.
John Z. Clifford, Proprietor Norwood
House, Norwood, n. Y. This remedy
is for sale by Jno. Coughlin, III Water
ST., Druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30

The creamery at Lincoln. owned by
the Lincoln creamery CO.. was de
stroyed by fire. Monday night. The
loss is between $1,000 and $4,000 and
there is a large insurance. The cause
Of the fire is not known. The COM
panv had about a ton Of butter in the
building. which was ready for ship
ment. There was also a carload IF
grain stored in the building. which was
owned by r. II. Everett & 60. and
in which the Waterville Creamery GO.
was also interested. The company's
ice house was also burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
Attaching NeeIy's Property.

indianapolis, IND, May 29.-l'nitcd
States District Attorney NiShard on be-
half of the governments today. brought
Suit against Charles f. w. Nicely TO at
tach All the property belonging to the lat
ter that may be found in this state. The
suit was brought under orders from ~
tnrnev General Grggs. 1t is the intcn-
ton Of the government to levy upon the
Nicely Printing cos. plant at Muncic;
ana Deputy Marshal John Foley Will
leave for Muncie. tomorrow morning, u
serve the writ Of attachment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
LOCOMOTIVE SPARK
Causes $4,000 Damage 10
Woodland at Milford.
Dedication of Handsome Soldiers Nor
ument, Tuesday, at Monmouth.
Lar Jest Republican Caucus In History Of Oak
land Held Last Evening.

Old Town, Me. May 29.-The dry
condition of woodland III this section
was shown TO an unfortunate degree.
this afternoon, when fire swept over
several thousands of acres, belonging
to the Union Land Co, at Milford. The
financial loss is placed at $4,000. A 10
connective spark is thought to have
caused the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
lanes Murchie oil Calais Dead.

Calais. Me. May 29-Jamcs Murchic,
senior member of the firm Of james Muir
chic * Sons. lumheTmen ana general
traders. and one Of the most prominent
men i'll the 81. CrpiX valley. died at his
residence IN Midtown. n. b. at noon to-
day. He was . years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
SETTLEMENT SOON EXPECTED.
Sullivan and West franklin Granite Cutters
Conferrng with Contractors.

Ellsworth. Me- May ga committee
from the local granite cutters union mas
held A conference with the contractors
operating the sullivan ana Franklin quar-
ries. looking to a settlement Of the strike
which has been on since Nay /. The com
mfttec expresses satisfaction with the
situation ana it is expected that a settle
mcnt will be reached before Juno j. Thc
basis of the proposition under c1nSiderd-
ton is not made known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30

London. May $3.50 a. M.-Lord
Roberts is bivouacing in the suburbs
Of Johannesburg ana intends to make
victorious entry at noon, today.
Judging from his dispatch he must
have private information regarding the
disposition Of the garrison in the fort,
as he does not seem to expect opposi-
ton.
Lord Roberts cavalry have flowed on
beyond johannesburg. A portion is
understood to be at Seuerfontein. seven
miles north of Johannesburg and with
in 20 miles of Pretoria Lord Roberts,
although with broken bridge at
Vereeniging and a wrecked railway be-
hind him. has somehow managed to get
forward sufficient supplies for his large
force. AS he has been able to do so
much. it is considered possible that he
will be outside of Pretoria. Friday.
The rapidIty of his advance is thought
an extraordinary achievement, even by
grudging continental critics.
The Beers. who were expected to
fight along the line of hills known as
Kip rivcrsberg, abandoned the east
ern end IF the range. near Lord Rob
crts advance line; but they stood their
ground on the extreme right near Van
Wycks rust, where they met Gen
French'S turning movement. The fight
continued all day. and the result is as
YET mere conjecture. Probably the
Boer rear guard succeeded in keeping
Gen. French off and is now in the hills
northwest Of Johannesburg.
The Standard has the following adj
vices from Pretoria. under Mondays
date: THE Transvaal government has
opened. or is about TO open peace ne
gotiations. 1t has cabled a final inquiry
to its agents abroad asking whether
any hope exists of aid
Without doubt the presence of Lord
Roberts with 10000 men ut Johannes
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AT THE DOOR.
/,
Roberts Will Enter Johannes
burg at Noon Today.
Cavalry Already Beyond, at Seuerfon-
TEN, 20 Miles from Pretoria.
Orange Free State Formally ANNEXED As q
Orl,ge River ST; tie.

London. May 29-The following dis
patch has been received from Lord
Roberts:
"Germ1ston, May 29.-630 p. M.-we
arrived here, this afternoon, without
being seriously opposed. No casualties
50 far as | am aware in the main col
umn. and not many, trust, in the
cavalry and mounted infantry.
The enemy did not expect US till
tomorrow and had not, therefore, car
ried off all their rolling stock. We have
possession Of the junction connecting
johannesburg with Natal, Pretoria and
Klerksd orp by railroad.
Johannesburg is reported quiet and
no mines ! understand, have been in
jured. | shall summon the command
ant in the morning and if, as | expect.
there is no opposition. | propose to en-
ter the town with all the troops at
noon"
Lord Roberts dispatch is regarded as
announcing the virtual occupation of
Johannesburg, and apparently the Bo
crs have again effected a retreat. az
there is no mention of any prisoners
or captures. except Of rolling stock.
There will be some little anxiety
pending the actual occupation of Jo-
hannesburg. as there are rumors that
the town has been mined with the in
tention Of blowing up Lord Roberts and
his staff On their entry into the place.
GernistOn is a suburb to the south
east Of the Johannesburg railway
junction. and Gen. Roberts mentions it
in his message to the war office Prob
ably Elandsfontein station is further
eastward.
Additional evidence that the mines
are intact comes in a message receiv-
ed by mining company here. today.
from its Johannesburg representatives.
dated May Is. via Delagoa Bay. saying:
"AH right"
The effectiveness of the British inva-
sion Of the Transvaal is further en-
phasize1 ny the news from Pretoria
of the occupation of Zeerust and the
advance on Lichtenberg. Apparently
the British drag-net viii be drawn
through the Transvaal. and it was in a
similar manner hauled through the
Free State.
The fighting at the Kip river Sun
day. reported from Pretoria. was pre-
sumably Generals French and Haml-
tn. fighting their way around to the
northward ~ Johannesburg
The Orange Free State was annexed
to the British empire May IS. according
- Cape Town advices; but Lord Rob-
,rts seems to have given his army the
first intimation of this on the previous
day.
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WashingtOn Forecast.

Washington. May -9.-Forecast for New
England: Fair, Wednesday; warmer in
the interior Of Tho southern portion;
Thursday. fair; fresh southerly winds
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Old
Stand
FAIR, TODAY AND THURSDAY.

Boston May 29.-LoCal Forecast .
Wednesday. fair weather; Thursday. gen
orally fair: south to southwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30

Accidents come with distressing fire.
ouency on the farm. Cuts. bruises. stings,
sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric Oil re
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
mon, wed, fri&wkytf ..- ia
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Ex.Oueen Lii Going Home to Die.

san Francisco. May 29.-Ex-Queen
Liluokalani sailed for Honolulu. today.
IN the steamer city Of Pekin. ana is
said to be hopelcssly i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS.
Cabinet Meeting General Deficiency Bill
Decisions Under Bankruptcy Law.

Washington May 24.-The cobinet meet
ms. today. lasted only an hour and de
veloped nothing Of Importance 1t was
stated that the appointment Of members
Of the Puerto kican council probably
would h" made. next Thursday. The
Pre- sident and several members Of the
cabinet will leave here, tomorrow. for An
tietam battlefield. whore they will wit
ness the ceremonies incident to the dedi-
cation Of the Maryland monument
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30

It was said at London, Tuesday. that
Mrs Gladstone is gradually growing
weaker Her right side is paralyzed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30

Washington. May 2i.-The supreme
court has decided several cases involving
the question of jurisdiction 81 the United
States district courts under the present
bankruptcy law The decisions in all the
cases were handed down ~ Justice Gray
III one case that Of Barnes VS. the la
warden. Iowa. First National Bank. the
court held in reply to questions certified
to bv the United States district judge for
that district:
THE provisions Of the second clause
of Section % Of the bankrupt act of 1885.
control ana limit the jurisdiction Of all
courts, including the several district
Continued on page p
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Tjen Tsin. May ga hundred Amer
lean marines from the United States
cruiser Newark are expected here at
II o'clock tonight.
An armed rescue party of Frcnchmcn
AMI Germans started, this afternoon. to
try to relieve the bcsiegcd Belgians.
The viceroy, under the pressure Of the
French consul. has permitted the res
cuers to travel by railroad to Feng-
Tai. where Chinese protection ends.
The Relgians are besieged at Chang
Tsin Tcin, near Fang-Tai.
London, MAY 30-The Daily Express
has the following from Shanghai. dated
Tuesday: THE rebellion continues to
grow in intensity and the gravest fears
are entertained of its ultimate extent
The foreign ENJOYS at Pekin. fearing
a massacre within the capital. have
decided to bring up the guards Of the
legations. The rebels are now massing
outside of Pekin and their numbers are
reported tn b. constantly augmenting
Fresh contingents Of armed malcon-
tents are coming up almost hourly
from the north.
The imperial troops who We're sent
to dispersc the rebels found them
selves h0pelessly outnumbercd. Sew
eral hundreds We're killed and two guns
and many rifles We're captured. after
which most Of the remaining troops
Went over to the rebels They are now
side by side
1T is believed that the "Poxers" have
the sympathy Of the entire Manchu
army in the anti-foreign crusade. and
there is no doubt that they have the
of the Empress Dowager
and Of Prince Ching
THE Belgian minister. escorted by
strong bodyguard. has gone to obtain
an audience Of the Taung Ii Yamen. a
number Of his countrymen with their
Continued on page 81
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Washington. My 29.-The Senate COM
mittce on appropriations. today. finished
appropriation bill, the last OF the appro-
priation bills To leave that committee
The amendments made by the committee
increase the appropriations to the extent
Of $3t3,A13. making total Of 81. 059. 535 The
principal item of increase is 100000 for
collecting revenue from customs.
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Washington May 29-Aftcr an exciting
contest lasting many months, the advo-
Gates of the Grout bill placing an almost
prOhibitiVc tax on OeOmarGarinc and
like imitation buffers, succeeded. today
in having that measure favorable report
ed from the House committee on dgri-
culture. The vote was 10 70 ! in favor Of
the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-30

Washington. May 29.-The Senate com
mittcc on finance. today. authorized a
favorable report on the House bill
amending the law concerning the taxa
ton Of beer 50 as to eliminate packages
of less than a quarter of i barrel.
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Continued on page %