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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
Standard Oil Raises $4,000 Mems Wages.

New york. May 3.-The World. to-
morrow. viii say: Twenty-Five thou
sand men employed by the Standard
oil co. all over the country have had
their wages raised 10 per cent. 1t is
officially stated that the increase af-
fects labcrcrs, firemen, lightermen,
watchmen. stillmen. packers, tin box
makers, coopcrs ana pipe men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

The general conference Of a NJ +.
Zion church is in session at Washington.
there being 200 delegates, representing cv-
cry state in the Union Bermuda Africa
and ST. Christopher Islands Bishop
IN Puerto Rico cuba ana the Hnwaii.tu
Islands, also l. present. The conference
represents It membership 81 over 5vy.U1p.
y letter from Ir, sidtnt Mckinley was
read in which I'D regretted Ills inability
10 be present at the opening exercises
and expressing the hope that hc might be-
able to attend some future session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. May 3.-The following
pension changes in Maine arc an
nounced:
Increase, Benjamin T. Neddo, Bel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

fast, $751; John f. Stoddard, Machias,
$24. Original, widows, Especial, April
2O) Carrie Nj. Stuart, Saco. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

It's the little colds that grow into Big
colds; the big Gods that end in cOnsump-
ton and death. Watch the little coda
Or. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Eaoa. ~ed. frti@Ly II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
New York Cotton Market.

Now York May g.
SPOT cotton closed qui-t: middling I-p-
lands 1916; middlHs Gult III I-lG. Sales.
none.
Cotton futures closed steady. May. 95N:
june. gf7. July. ".lN: August. H.I: Srp-
t,mIcr >.-1: prt"hrr. $50: November SIN:
December. $40. january. SD; February.
Sd 3. March. SIG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

LourenZo Marquee, May 1.-The
French steamer Coratellas picked up at
sea, off Table bay, l. Boer prisoners.
escaped from Simonstuwn. They We're
in an open boat. with but few provis-
ions. The Coratellas landed them here
and they have gone to Pretoria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

Washington. May 3.-The President
today, sent the following nominations
to the Senate: To be commissioner on
the part of the United States on the
CHILEAN claims commission, William
Glover Gage of Michigan: VIM. H.
Hunt Of Montana. to be agent of the
United States on the above commits
sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

Pretoria, Wednesday. Nav An
official bulletin issued here reports
that, April 2Sth. the federals captured
nine prisoners and 10 horses east Of
Thaba N'Chu and that. April goth. a
British mounted corps appeared near
Brandfort. The fcderals attacked them
on two sides and the British retired
Two federals We're wounded ana II
prisoners taken.
Another account, scmi-oniciaI. Of
this affair, says that tn Walkers
troom and Ermelo commands had
skirmish with the British near Brand
fort. After a sharp fight II prisoners
We're taken and - British were left
dead On the field. including Captain
Liddy. A few fedcrlls were wounded
The heavy bumbardmcnt by the
British has been resumed Al Fourteen
Streams.
The correspondent Of Reuters tcIe-
gram agency in tho Bucr camp
at frankfort, wires that when
the British appeared. ~ miles
east Of Frankfort Gyn. DE-
larcy ordered 4 charge ana -oo I;oers
drove them back To their ontrench-
mcnts. The frderals found four dead
on the field ana took II prisoners.
mostly wounded, Including Lieut..
Crane.
Later in the afternoon. Gen. D,larcy
learned that the F~itiSh had forced
their way ~ miles east uf Brandrurt
ana seven miles north of the Mndder
river. With 80 men. Del1rcy set out
in pursuit Of the British, vho numbcr-
t4l 1Ftu TN. tr b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

Washington, May 3.-Representatlves
of the American Publishers Associa
ton presented a memorial to the Sen
ate finance committee, today asking
that some relief be afforded on account
of the increased price of paper. The
delegation said the association repre-
scntcd $4,000 papers. No particular
legislation was advocated.
The delegation was received by Sena-
tor Allison, acting chairman, in the
absence of Senator Aldrich. The me-
mortal recited that the price of print
ing paper used by newspapers had in
crease from 60 to 100 per cent. without
reason or warrant to be found in the
condition of the industry, which was
believed to be the working of a trust.
The association appealed to Congress
to inquire into the conditions COM
planned of, to the end that suitable leg
iSlation might be provided to remedy
these conditions. AS newspapers are
sold at Il fixed price. the memorial de-
clares, the publishers could not put the
increased cost Of paper on the CUSTOM
or, and in many instances this increas-
cd cost meant the confiscltion Of pro-
fits ana in others it created actual loss.
\ copy of the memorial was presented
by the delegation to the House ways
and means committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

Boston. May "a special to the
Globe from Chicago is to the effect that
the New England committees on epis-
CopaCy of the general Methodist
church are in favor of Rev. DR.. J. w
Hamilton of Boston. for the bishopric
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

Washington. May 3.-In Il letter TO
the state department Consul Hughes
at Coburg. records the practical ter
mination of the strike among the coal
miners in the provinces Of Bohemia.
Silisia and Moravia. northern Austria
and in Saxony. although it is said that
5000 Of the 1000 men who originally
went out on strike are still holding out
for greater concessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

Washington. May 3.-Ambassador
Cambon called at the White House.
today. and presented to President Nc
Kinlcy from President Loubet of
France. a letter of coincidence on the
recent mining disaster in Utah.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
Pos.offiee Moved to New Quarters.

The postoffice was opened yesterday
forenoon In its new quarters on Center
street, the fixtures and effects having
been moved during the night. The Office
Is conveniently arranged, plenty Of room
being provided for handling the mails ex.
peditious!y and advantageously. The
box area Is materially increased, SO that
the demand can now be supplied, a con.
dition not heretofore existing all winter.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
Reflections Of Jay Nat Hudson.

A little over two years ago when the
writer was publishing the Sumpter News,
there came a time in the early summer
when business in all lines was distress.
ingly dull. Wetalked with old experienced
mining men from Montana, Colorado,
Nevada and other mining states and
several OF them gave number Of ap.
parently good reasons why the mining de.
velopment Of the Sumpter district would
probably await the dim distant future and
why Sumpter in consequence had seen its
best days and would probably retrograde.
We listened, not wisely, but too well, and
temporarily left the town to engage in
business elsewhere. Our listening, as
aforesaid cost US several thousand dollars,
which we might have made as easily as It
was made by others who stayed with
Sumpter. We have recently heard the
same song sung over again by several
diffrent persons, but such music, In the
light Of our former experience, has lost
its charms for US. We came back
to this district to stay and take
our chances, and If in twenty
years hence, some other sexto.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16

genarian may point US out to the stranger
on the streets Of Granite, as with Silvered
hair and feeble steps we pass along, and
say, That's old Nat Of the Boulder. He
has been waiting twenty years for this
country to boom," then all right, SO let
It be. But we draw brighter picture.
In three short years Sumpter grew from
nothing to 4,soo resident population, with
paved streets and electric light and water
works systems, the equal Of the best in
the Northwest. Best Of all, the real es.
tate boom has passed by and left Sumpter
still enthroned as the Queen City Of east.
ern Oregon; and on a business foundation
apparently as firm as the Rock Of Ages.
Her present growth Is steady and her
brilliant future certain. The same that
has happened with Sumpter, we confident.
~ look for on this side Of the mountains.
The rock ribbed hills are thitkly set with
seams Of quartz containing gold In count.
less millions and we hope and believe that
they will soon attract sufficient attention
to give us the music Of the stamp mills
from every gulch and mountain side and
number the population Of our town by the
thousands.-Granite Boulder.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
Everything Has lts Use.

The Portland Telegram Of MAY Q in.
dulges in this fling at one Of the Hanna.
Mckinley empires most illustrious
statesmen" so.called:
"South Dakota druggists now give
away copy Of one Of Pettigrew's speeches
with each box Of insect powder sold.
This Is taking an unfair advantage Of the
insects, II not Of the purchasers.
Colonel Donan kindly suggests that
the only appropriate method Of utilizing
the Telegram would be to give a copy Of
It with every box Of cathartic pills sold.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
Smelaer More Benefit Than Railroads.

Speaking Of the Sumpter Smelter, the
Granite Boulder says: The success Of
this plant means more to this district than
the building Of all the railroads now talked
Of. II means that the prospector can sell
his ore here at home and save shipping
expenses that are prohbitory. In many
cases he can make his prospects pay from
the grass roots, where he would otherwise
he compelled to work out for grub stake.
There will be great stimulus to prospect.
ing in this district when the miner can sell
tor money the ore as he digs II out. Ore
running as low as $I7 can be mined near
Granite and smelted at Sumpter at a
profit, but It would have to run almost
twice that amount to stand shipment to
Tacoma. The smelter will put new life
into the Granite and Sumpter districts.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Discusses Drills, Apparatus and
Alarm System.

The fire department held an interesting
meeting Tuesday evening, the object Of
which was announced to be to discuss fire
drills, apparatus and the care Of the same
and the installation Of fire alarm system.
On roll call It was found that twenty-five
members were present, out Of a total mem.
bership Of ninety.
II was decided to have fire drill every
Sunday forenoon and Tuesday evening.
This week the drill will be Thursday even
ing, to avoid conflict with other events.
Much was said regarding new apparatus,
but nothing definite was done. A mum.
her Of members Of the department were
ordered to clean off Granite street, clean
and dry the hose. Charles Liebstein, G.
G. Basche and Harley Wood were az.
pointed committee to solicit subscrip-
tons for a fire bell.
And then something was SAID about
asking the directors Of the hospital to turn
ever the funds now in their hands belong
ing to that institution to the fire depart
ment. It was announced that the Red
Cross society will donate $50 towards the
purchase Of rubber boots and coats. }.
n. Robbins and J. W. Scriber presented
the department with $50. Formal thanks
were rendered for these donations and also
to the ladies' who served hot coffee and
lunch after the fire Friday evening.
A. A. Hammond was offered an official
position in the department., which he re.
fused, saying that he preferred to serve as
a working fireman.
Several members Of the council were
present, who manifested much interest In
the proceedings.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
Captain Wood Back From Chicago.

Captain Wood returned Sunday from
Chicago, where he went some weeks
since to submit mining proposition to
his principals. When he left, II was
stated that the deal would have to sc
closed before May I. II is now under.
stood that the bond was extended until
June !. The Captain declines to talk
about the matter at present, though it is
believed that the bond will be taken up.
He and Mr.. Campbell are now out In the
hills, where the unnamed property is
situated.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-05-16
Return Pockesbook, Keep Money.

A pocketbook was "lost" during the
fire excitement Friday night. The find.
er" can keep the few dollars It contained
II he will return the book and the papers
to this office.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
TRANSPORT LAYTON SAILS.
Takes n Cargo of 1000 Tons COM
mfsssry supplies-Wfn Return
with Destitute Miners.

The United States transport Lawton
Capt Mcguire. sailed for Nome and st.
N-ehael last night with 1000 tons OF COM
rnissary supplies for the military forces
in that section OF Alaska. On her return
the Lavton win carry destitute Nom
miners. Only such persons as are wiling
to take an oath that they are destitute
and unable 60 obtain means with which
to purchase their transportation will be
accepted as passengers.
Capt. W. NJ. Pinkston, L. S. A.. went
north on the Lawton as quartermaster's
agent; also a soldier detachment OF
twenty men. whose duty will be to act
az guards and preserve order among tbs
passengers on the return voyage.
The transport Port Albert. which was
to have departed for the Philippines last
night. did not get away. She Will prob
ably sail today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
NEW BOILERS FOR PUEBI A.
oNerhauiins and Repairs. Involving
mn Expense of stoo.o0o--Moran
Hros. 10 DO the Work

new set OF boilers OF the nest mod
ern Npe t. 20 be placed In the Pacific
Coast CompanN's steamship City OF Pu-
ehla by the Moran Bros Company. The
work, including minor repairs 10 the YES
eel, involves the expenditure % about
XiWl#a Heretofore nearly an 81 the ex-
ptuslNc repairs TO the Pacific Coast
Cotupany's vessels have been made IN
san Francisco.
The pfegeat voyage OF the paebla will
probably be her last until after the In
staiiatlon % tho rev boilers Meanwhils
her SeaitlesA Francisco run Is 20 he
takru by The steafnshlp Queen. nos ply
ms between Seattle and Lynn canal In
the place ~ the steamer Cottage city,
which was Recently given a thorough
9yerhaulinE The latter vessel resumes
her Lyun canal yun September ~ The
Queen. which IL scheduled 20 arrive Mon
0ay from SkaNWaF, sails October 8 on
her nrst voyage IN the place q the City
" ruetia
Il Is estimated THAI B Will take two
months or r3nre ~ make The additions
and necessary repairs 60 thc Pnehia. As
ssi ne time has been set for Tho begin-
ming ~ the WORK but a wifi probably BE-
about the middle OF oetobeg
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
PROSECUTION Is DISMISSED.
Alleged Wire Thieves Are Released
From Custody-Witnesses
Prove Worthless.

The preliminary hearing of c. A. Bal
iey William Corey and c. NJ. Riglin, who
were last week arrested on q charge of
stealing large quantity of copper wire
from the Seattle Electric Company, was
yesterday transformed into trial in Po-
lice Judge Cams court for simple petty
larceny the charge having been modified
from grand larceny upon motion OF the
prosecution, which considered that IL
would be unable to prove the value of the
stolen wire.
Before the close OF the states case It
fall for the reason that the witnesses
whom Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Keith had summoned to identity the al
legged thieves positively refused TO do 40.
c. N. Maxwell. an employee OF the Sc
attic Electric Company. testified that the
wire for nine months past. but that until
the arrest OF the defendants II had not
secured evidence sufficient to warrant nny
arrest. Maxwell while he was inclined
to believe that the recovered wire was a
portion OF that stolen from the company,
refused positively TO identify IL.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Keith
stated that he would Introduce testimony
10 prove that the defendants had sold
the wire to Junk dealers while In the
employ of the Seattle Electric Comnany
but this he failed to do. junk dealer
named Schwartz. whom the prosecution
claims positively identified the men when
they were arrested, refused yesterday 10
swear that they were the persons who
had sold him the wiro. The prosecution
then summoned Chinese laborer 10 Tho
stand in an effort to supplement their tes-
timouy. but the Monaghan blandiy de-
clined to identify the defendants
OF tho case. which was granted by the
court
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
NEW TRAIN MAIL ORDERS.
RAILROADS RESTRICTED As TO
CARRYING UNsTAMPED LETTERS.
General order Has Been Issued by
All WESTERN Lines, Calling the
Attention of Employees TO the
Postmaster Generate Orders.

In accordance with circular issued
by the postmaster general regarding the
handling of train mail, general circu-
lar has been issued by all Western lines
for the guidance of employees and others
Interested. In the past II has been the
custom on many OF the Western lines
TO carry, between stations. unstamped
mail not appertaining TO tho business
of the road. Hereafter this practice Will
not be permitted by the department
The railroad companies circular calls
attention 20 the postmaster generals or
der and says that under the United states
postal laws and regulations train mail
must not be carried over the lines except
In the following instances:
Mall matter from one officer or EN-
ploye on line addressed TO another Of
ficer or employee OF and upon the same
line. pertaining 70 railroad business.
Mail matter from an officer or EN-
ploye addressed 10 another officer or EN-
ploye of and upon a connecting line Of
railway and pertaining TO business In
which the sending company Is Interested.
Every such package must be marked
Joint business"
Mail matter from a connecting line of
railway pertaining strictly 20 business
IN which the receiving line ~ interested
Every such packase must be plainly
Correspondence and reports passing be-
tween agents Of line and agents of the
car service associations. demurrage
bureaus. union depot companies or term
inai associations, Joint car inspectors,
Western railway weighing associations
located at any local or terminal station
en- the sending line OF railroad and per-
talning only 20 business OF the sending
company.
Printed matter such as circulars. tariff
sheets etc, also tissue copies Of way
bills. not accompanied by letter. when tn
closed IN unzealed ENVELOPES or other
cover permiftin inspection.
Mail matter from an effcer or empl0ye
OF line pertaining strictly TO company
business. Addressed 20 any person or per-
Sons on fhe line. Every s4ch letter or
package must hear the imprint or the Of
a1lai stamp 81 the forwarding pflce.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
HEARINGS ARE POSTPONED.
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS
HOLD UNTIL OCTOBER.
Petition From Property Owners,
Asking Postponement, Is Allowed
By Commissioner Brfdges-Own-
ers Unable to Institute Injunction

The temporary restraining orders Is
sued Thursday afternoon by Judge Moore
In the numerous cases fled against Rob-
ert Bridges. state commissioner of pub
lie lands and r. III. Evenson, auditor OF
King county. were all made returnable for
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. At that
hour the attorneys representing the vari-
Gus plaintiffs appeared in court, but Mr..
Bridges was not present nor was he
represented by counsel. As Mr. Evenson
Is IN the East on a business trip his inter
ests were not represented.
After some discussion, the hearing was
adjourned until October s, at which time
the attorneys will present arguments in
favor of making the temporary injunction
be represented by some representative of
the attorney generals office.
Cases filed yesterday. in addition to
those already mentioned, were: Oregon
Mortgage Company. limited, John s.
Blake, NJ. ID. Ballard ct ux. Ire Bron-
son. Hattie r Spittle and the Bryant
Lumber & Single Mil Company ct al
A petition asking the postponement OF
the offer for lease. was also presented to
Commissioner Bridges. by r. r. Blaine.
on behalf OF number OF persons about
Lake Union. whose lands would be affect
ed by the proposed lease. but who are
unable TO meet the expense OF litigation
Mr.. Bridges granted the continuance as
asked. The petition. which was signed
BY ten property owners. reads as fol-
lows:
We. the undersigned. property owners
OF the shores of Lake Union and Green
lake, In the city of Seattle, King county,
Wash, respectfully request that you ad-
tourn the leasing OF said lands for a rea-
sonable time and give the said owners an
opportunity to determine upon the rights
and the proper proceedings II any, TO be
taken by them at the lease OF said lands
ITO Hon. Robert Bridges, Land Com
missioner OF the state OF Washington,
Seattle. Sept. %, 1900"
The copy OF this petition in the county
auditors office bears the following in
dorsement:
Request granted. Robert Bridges,
Sept. ~. 90. For lands not Included in
temporary restraining order. Request
granted upon showing of the petitioners,
who. claimed that they were too poor to
employ counsel"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
SEAMAN DROWNED IN BAY.
>. y. Webss~r. Third Mate OF steamer
kvtehak. snd Horace Brown. reu
from the Gangway.

James Webster third mate on the
kvichak. lest his life IN the hay ~ fstl.
Ing from 2 gangplapk leading from the
wharf 90 the vessel early Yesterday morn
Ing Horace Brown. second engineer ~
the vessel. narrowly ESCAPED meeting the
Same fate Both men had been anhof.
during the evening, and nre said to have
been Intoxicated.
The hyIchak Is lying si gehwahsehet'n
wharf shortly before 6'ciaek yeatcrls !,
morning TIE mate and the Waterman ~
the vessel. Nho were standing raar fhe
rahgplank saw Webster ana Brawn ~fart
up the plank 90 come aboard When thgs.
had reached point midway hrtwaen ~.
wharf and boat the plank Hpnea anh
webster plunged head fcremnss into IN.
water followed ty Brown Both men sis.
appeared lh the dark water
Ropes were immediately thrown over.
hoard. and Brown VAS shortly afserwar1
resrueds being found ciiRglng ta a Nile
under the wharf Wehsterts haY vyex
essr Heating In the water. bat he ma not
come 20 the sarfaes. Rowhoats were low.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-23
YUKON INDIANS ARE DYING.
Epidemic of Pneumonia Threatens
to Reduce Their Number by
Onc-Thtrd.

Special Correspondence Post-Intelligencer.
DAWSON. Sept. l3.--John Hillard. pur-
ser OF the steamer Campbell, which ar
rived today from St Michael brings
the news from Holy Cross mission. on
the lower Yukon, that n great many OF
the Indians in that vicinity are dying
from an epidemic OF lung disease. Mr.,
Hillard was given the news by the Cath
Ollie priests in charge OF the mission,
who said that probably third of the In
dams would die.
The epidemic is raging from st. Michael
TO Holy Cross mission, and Is felt most
severely at Andreafski The trouble
seems 10 be pneumonia, brought on by la
grippe. The Indians, II IL said, cannot
understand why they should not go out
Of doors when attacked. and failing to
heed the warnings of the whites sue
cumh.
Great suffering II Is said, will be felt
BY the Indians at St. Michael next winter.