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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

London. Dec. 16-Gcn. kftchcncr's sup
Elementary dispatch referring to the dis
astcr at Magaliesburg. confirms Friday :
most pessimistic fears. and demonstrates
that the catastrophe is among the worst
of the war.
The newspapers see Encouragement In
the recrudescencc Of Boer activity every
where. the object being To strengthen MIR.
kruger's hands.
The fact that the news Of the fresh dis
aster comes on the anniversary Of the
battle of Colcnsu furnishes the editors
with an excuse to demand the official
head of Gen. Butler. The 81. James Ga
zette declares 1t has reason 10 credit the
National Review recent statement that
Butler. after his first failure to drive the
Beers from the Tugelu. counseicd Gen.
White to surrtn dcr Lddvsmith
The st. james Gazette holds Butler
alone blamahc for the disasters OF the
Tugcla campaign. and says:
When comparable FLANDERS occurred in
the navy. cour'maruai Immediately
meted out justice. Why. therefore.
should not the same rule hold good IN the
army"
The public apparently. II little affected
~ ihe fresh troubles. Soldiers are stlII
eager ID pn IA south Africa TIE news
from tho MagIi!cAherE having resulted I'M
offers from volunteer regiments a. pro
apparent iusuGci.ucy Of thu troops 90
master the situation in South Africa
comes Il revelation of the military r.
sources at nome. sun az the disposition
Of the government. i'm Fridays announce
mrut that tuuh troops VIII be sent from
Aldtr@hut 10 London ~ participate Iu
Lord Roberts triumphal entry, Jan. z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
JOHN ADDISON PORTER DEAD.
Pres. Mckinieys Former Private Secretary
Passes hssy a! Putnam. CT.

Putnam. Conn, Dec. l6.-John AdG--
son Porter, formerly private secretary
to President Mckinley, died at his
former home here shortly before .
O'Clock, Saturday afternoon. He had
been sick for many weeks with u ma
lgnant Intestinal disease. An opera
ton which was performed nearly two
months ago served ID stay the progress
Of his malady, but could not entirely
arrest it, and it has been evident for
long time to his family and near
friends that he was slowly growing
weaker.
His condition, however. was such
that he was able 10 sit about the house
ana only last Wednesday he went for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampeheu -
Chamberlain Pain Balm ana poun.
to the affected parts is superior 70 ans
plaster. When troubled Win iano
back or pains in the side or chest' sss
il a trial and you are certain u
more than pleased with the proiip.
lief which it affords. Pain BalHi a'oS
c,,ras rheumatism. One application"
gives relief. For sale by John Cough
I ~, =, nrugrists M,W.F, !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
To Postpone OLD kge.

The latest theory is TO apply eIcctrici r.
to the base of the brain. The hardening
of the arteres-the first symptoms fol-
lowed by a crumbling away Of the brain
cells. This process produces the mental
characteristics of old age. Not alone
does this treatment restore the feelings
OF youth, but produces the appea rance of
it. While hundreds of experiments have
been presented. there IS but one way of
proionging youth, and that is by the
preserva ton of health. Fer this PURPOSE
and for the cure of constipation. ind;ges-
ton. dyspepsia. liver and kidney disor-
ders liostetter,,s Stomach Bitters was
ago. Money cannot buv Z hettar ss.,r M
Try il, anG :ou W. Je c~ny-:.cc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
BEAT one. SHOT ANOTHER.
Charles Smith. Coorad. Nearly Kills Two Mer
1t jamaica Plain.

Boston, Dec. l6.-CharleS Smith. a
colored man, Al years old, Of al Reyes
street. Jamaica Plain, is under arrest
charged with shooting Carmeno ROsio,
aged 40. and assault and battery upon
Eugene Smith. IS years old. early, this
morning. Both the injured men are at
the city hospital and Eugene Smiths
condition is said to be very critical.
The affair took place on South street
near BuzZy Woods, Jamaica Plain,
about 4.30 \. NJ, at point where a
new sewer is being constructed. Eu-
gene Smith was employed there as a
Waterman. and Kosio as a laborer.
Charles Smith it is said, went to the
place, this morning. and assaulted the
Waterman, probably from motives of
robbery. as the latter was known to
have some money about him, having
been paid off, Saturday night Smiths
assailant was getting the better of him
in the struggle, when Rosio went to
his assistance. Drawing a revolver,
Charles Smith fired three shots at the
Italian. but only one took effect, that
one striking him in the cheek inflicting
a bad. though not especially dangerous
wound. Smith then took hurried
departure. He was taken into custody
an hour later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
ENGLAND'S TURN.
She Now Delays the Peace Pro-
ceedings at Pekin.
Demands a Modification of a Point in
the Joint Note.
Details Unknown but Demand Will Involve
More Worry and Bother.

Pekin, Dec. 16.-Dcfinite instructions
experimenting yesterdays communica-
ton from London have been received
by Sir Ernest Mason Satow. the Brit
ish minister, and he now demands q
modficat ton of point in the joint note
which the foreign ENJOYS generally re-
gard as important. This means fur
Their delay. as all the ministers must
communicate With their respective
governments.
Just what the nature of the objection
raised by Great Britain, the ministers
decline to say. but they admit that the
new demand will involve good deal
more diplomatic procedure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

TIE Society Of Friends of the Uniteu
KINGDOM are about to memoriaiiAo
Lord Salisbury protesting against the
turning of homesteads. causing great
suffering to women and children, as
means OF checking the destruction U.
railways Or effecting the submission =,
,ombatants. This, the memorial VIII
say. i a reversion Of the lnhuiiia"
methods Of ancient and medieval wal
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
Kruger Undecided Abou: Visiting States.

The Hague. Dec. ls.-In reply 20 .
dispatch from Grand Rapids Mich.
inviting him To the United States. Mr..
Kruger has wired that ne has not ar
rived al amy decision with regard 10
visiting America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

en- by Queen Wilhelmena at the pal
ace. yesterday evening. Otherwise
only the ladies and gentlemen in wait
ing were at the table.
Afterward Mr.. Kruger and DIR. Leyds
conversed for half an hour with the
Queen in the drawing room, mainly on
the agricultural and chronological con-
ditions of South Africa.
When Mr.. Kruger was apprised OF
the contents of Gen. Kitchener's latest
dispatch chronicling so great a disas-
ter to the British arms he expressed
the liveliest satisfaction and said he
thought the fact that the news coin
cided with the anniversary of the bat
tie of Colenso was an excellent augury
for the Beers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

London. nee 1t y. M.-Lord Sal
iebury and his colleagues must. today.
feel greatly relieved that Parliament
was prorogued, Saturday. \ grim irony
now attaches to Lord Roberts dcscrip-
tiUn OF THE war is over. Yesterday,
tic war office. for the first time in
many months, remained open through
out Sunday in response to a demand
of public anxiety to learn the latest
news.
Lord Kitchener is reported to have
sent q fresh and urgent request to the
government to send out every availa :
BE mounted man. With Gen. Dew ct
again escaped through the British cor
don in the neighborhood Of Thaba
N'Chu. the serious affairs at Nryheid
and Zastron and the Nagaliesburg dis
aster confronting the British people,
they may well begin to ask. as they do,
why Lord Roberts is allowed to come
home.
Tie colonial Office announces its de-
cision to enlist 5000 men instead Of 1899
previously asked TO be recruited in
loco previously asked to he recruited
in Great 81 itain FOR Gen. Baden Pow
els CoHStabulaTy, which shows that re
cruiting in South Africa is less active
than had been anticipated.
Dispatches from Lourenzo Marques
assert that all the Boer forces are plen-
tifUlly supplied with ammunition but
terribly in want of food and clothing.
Mr.. Kruger at The Hague received
William 7. Stead. Yesterday Mr.. Stead
urged him to continue his tour of Flu
rope and go to America. The Boer
statesman listened attentively but de-
olined to commit himself by any def
mite statement. 1t is reported that he
is about to remove from his hotel to a
private residence, as he is contemplate
ing Ions stay at The Hague.
Lcrd Roberts. now returning TO Eng
land on board the Canada, did not so
ashore at st. Helena, though the
steamer touched there.
Ninety troopers. members OF the 11th
Lanocrs. stationed ct DaIlircoll;g,
we're arrested, yesterday. for insu5or-
dination. They Wn.c about 20 start for
South Africa and We're annoyed ct not
heinz NoWcd license to Carousc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Germany has prompted petition from
German boot and shoe manufacturers 70
the national Legisla ture for an increase
in the import tariff on articles Of this de
scription Vice Consul General Hanauer
at Frankfort says these manufacturers
claim the tariff as necessity To protect
their industry against foreign encroach-
mCntS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Berlin. Dec. ia portion of the Ger
from China was publicly received here.
today, in accordance to the express de
sire of Emperor William. great cnthuS-
iasm being displayed by the crowds
that lined the route from the Lehrtcr
railway station, which was beautifully
decorated. The troops bore the shot
riddled German flags which were taken
into action ut the storming of the Tal,u
forts, together with several capture .!
Chinese flags and guns. The proce@-
sion went to the arsenal where the
Chinese colors were deposited.
The men We're everywhere greeted
with tumultuous cheering. In front Of
the arsenal were Emperor William. tie
Empress. Prince Henry of Prussia.
Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, Count
Won BueloW. imperial chancellor, mem
bers of the general staff and other per
sons OF high rank. After saiuting tho
troops the Kaiser inspected them,
speaking to those who hal been
wounded on had received decoration
ana then addressing all formally.
London. Dec. 1G.-The Berlin CORE
spopGent Of the Daily Express asserts
that Emperor William. when compli-
mentin.c the troops, said: After toda V
the army and navy are one. The world
shall know (here the Emperor SHOOK
his marshal's baton vigorously THAI
where | put my blue boys nobody shah
remove them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Pckin. Dec. 16.-Yestcrday. while 4 pr-
Vate of the Sth L. 5. Inf. was searching
for two stray mules near Ho 81 WI. he
arrived at town where he found 4
rapd-tire machine gun with 5000 rounds
of ammunition of which he tiok charge.
He went back To The mail station for the
night. but on returning in the morning he
found Two loaded WinchCsters, two other
magazine rifles and ITO rounds of ANNA
milton. When leaving the town he was
fired upon. but he did not return the fire
y village seven miles southeast of fIu
81 WI has been fired upon by Chinese
twice within half a mile of the military
station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

Berlin, Dec. 15.-Count Won BueIow is
still bitterly attacked by a ma jority of
the press on account of the non rcccp-
ton Of Mr.. Kruger here. Evidently the
anti British sentiment is much strong
er in the nation than the Emperor and
Count Won Buclow suspected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17
.'HHOMO" not the same ~ 'RRO-


In buying Laxative Bromo-Quinine TAn-
lets the old standard remedy whicn
cures q cold in one dRy. he sure that
il is labeled Er0niss and not Bromide. At
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

The Durificatio Of Paris by the police
continues. During the last two nights 81.
arrests We're made. y few q. tie prison
erS were released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

George IT, Murphy has been appointed
United States vice consul general az
Frankfort on thc-A-2in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

London. Dec. f7.-Dr. Morrison, wiz
ing to the Times from Pekiu. yester-
day. says: Lii Hung Chang at the in
stance Of Prince Tkhtomsky has wired
"a Emperor Nicholas an expression Of
Chinese gratitude for permission to
rule Manchuria under Russian protec-
ton. This permission purports to have
come from the Car who is. of course
quite ignorant of the matter. Prince
Ukhtomsky is leaving Pekin within a
few days his mission having been ac-
complished."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

st. Petersburg. Dec. 16.-The official
Messenger publishes an inspired state-
ment AS to the views of the Russian
government concerning the Yang
Tsun Shan Hal Kwan Railroad repu-
dating the charge that the Russians
have acted Illegally in holding the line,
contending that Eussia's action was
nccessitatcd BY military consdcra tons
declining to recognize the British a.;
owners of the line but admitting thu t
they have the preponderating financial
interest and finally promising To re
store it to the former administration
after the foreign troops have evacuated
the province of Chi Ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-17

London, Dec. 17.-Wiriug from Pre-
toria. Sunday Lord Kitchener. after
announcing that the released Magales-
berg prisoners have arrived at Rusten-
burg, says that the Boer force divided
into two portions. one moving south
ana the other west.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
THE DENVER ROAD.

Our passengers to California and back take advantage of the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
EDlSON,S NEW LAMP.
HIlament Is Covered with n White Csae
 ing Of Rare Earth.


 In recently patented lamp devised by Thomas A. Edison the filament con- sists of highly refractory, porous. non-conducting material of rare earth oxide; incorporated in the body there of are isolated particles of carbon. be- tween which are spark gaps, whereby high tension currents, either alternat- ing, continuous, or intermittent, will be conducted from particle to particle of the carbon and thus raise the fila- ment to incandescence. As the fila- ment is Of a highly refractory, non- conducting, porous material, the in- terior will be subjected to the effect of the vacuum in the globe, which will assist in the conduction of the current through the carbon particles. The highly refractory material consists Of an oxide or oxides of the rare earths, such as oxide of zirconium or thorium. In order to provide an exterior surface for the filament which will radiate light it is momentarily dipped in the salt of the oxide, such as the acetate. which will leave no carbon upon car- bonization, and provide white rad1at- ing surface In making the filament, . compound, such as solution Of sugar, asphalt, or tartrate of the oxide It. self, is mixed with the refractory ma- terial, a residue of carbon thus result ing upon authorization. The mixture is forced by heavy pressure through small opening and guided to form filament of the desired cross-section, which is then bent into proper shape, carefully dried and carbonized. Owing to it's high resistance, a voltage of sev- eral hundred is necessary in operation. The filament may also be formed by soaking threads of cotton in the sail of the oxide, such as acetate, and car~ bonized to form deposit of the oxide thereon; then resoaked and relocated successively until the desired quantity of oxide has been deposited, after which the filament may be soaked h the carbonizing substance; after being dried, it is dipped in solution of salt of the oxide of a rare earth, such as zirconia or thorium, preferably an acetate of such oxide, to form the white radiating coating desired.-Elec- trical World.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
NATURAL WOODS IN BuoorEs.
They May Largely supplant the old
 Style Painted Vehicle.

Tho conventional black-Dainted buggy will have sharp competition next season by the revival of the de- mand for natural woods. Already many of the buggy manufacturers have laid in large stocks of fine woods and are making them up in a large number of light pleasure vehicles foi single horses. Many samples are shown in windows around the city and the boulevards give promise ot having light-colored rigs galore for ne1t year. The woods are highly pol. ished and in beauty will compare with the handsomest pianos. Birch, bird & eye maple and oak will be the woods most generally used. because, while they finish beautifully, they are the cheapest. The oak will be stained in some instances, giving 1t the rich gold and darker shades. Mahogany and beech are the kinds selected by those who prefer the dsep rich red shades. Mahogany also gives considerable va riation in color, that portion near the heart being darker than the part close to the bark of the tree. Careful match. Ing of the shades produces a charming effect. Ash and poplar augment the yellow shades. Hard maple has a good even dark color, and walnut ranges from dark to light. One order has been placed for red cedar, and 1t is said to be coming out of the prepara- tory courses remarkably handsome production. By far the handsomest wood that can be used, in my opinion, ]" said an experienced Wabash avenue buggy-maker yesterday, lis the syea- more, and there will be number of buggies made of it. I made one in Wisconsin years ago, and I believe it was the prettiest piece of wood I ever saw, and the coloring and shading Is most brilliant. It is of light red color, and good piece. we'll finished. gives the idea of flames, or sometimes like the sunshine on dancing water. Such piece of wood, passing rapidly before the eyes in good bright light, will make any one admire 1t, while the more sentimental will be in raptures. " PA Soo Ao A1hSh AAhC tlC 0yld1AOA Cs fanny and reddish, but not quite so brilliant. Rosewood and Cireassian and French walnuts are magnificent and will be used in many. In these buggies the dash as well as the body will be of the finest pieces that we can get, and we expect to have the most beautiful buggies in Chicago next year that can be found anywhere. There Is no reason why the buggy should always be blaek-no more than there Is reason person should always wear black clothes, and a natural wood buggy, in addition to its fine appear ance, is cheaper to keep and requires little work to keep it clean. Eyaa when dirty 1t is presentable. ."--Chi- cago Chronicle.
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MORE ENGLISH IRON.
Timely Discovery at Kent in the Dover
 CoaIfield.

When the coal boring was put down at Dover about six or eight years ago. by MT. F. Brady. on the site of the old Channel tunnel works, there were indi- cations in the cores of the presence of iron ore in the strata between 500 and 600 feet from the surface. The indica- tions have now proved correct, says the London Chronicle In the course of sinking the No. shaft a bed of valu- able oolitic iron ore has just been struck at depth of rather less than 600 feet. The seam proves to be no less than twelve feet thick and probably ex- tends over great area, the quantity being practically unlimited. The diam ater of the shaft is twenty feet and the quantity brought to the surface in passing through the twelve feet amounted to about $50 tons. Samples of the ore have been submitted to anal ysis, with highly satisfactory results, washed sample of the ore yielding 45.8 per cent of iron. On visiting the col- fiery works today inspected consid- Ci dOlC bulh O1 lllc OI0 dAQ LAE ludAd- ger informed me that washed sample tested at the works yielded between 50 and 60 per cent os iron. The analysis shows that the ore is free from sul- phur and phosphorus. The ore is stat ed to be of much richer quality thar the Wealden ironstone, worked in Kent and Sussex century ago. Prof. Boyd Dawkins, in a paper read before the British association in 1894, described sample obtained from the original boring. From this it appears that this bed of iron ore is identical with that described by Blake and Hudleston at Abbotsbury. in Dorset, where it occurs between the Kimmeridge clay above and the Corallian rocks below. It is also practically identical with the val uable iron ore worked for many years in Westbury, Wiltshire. The ironstone presents very singular physical char acteristics. It is composed of dark brown. shining grains of hydrated OK, idle of iron, like millet seed, imbedded In a crystalline base, partly of eal- c;rn aud partly of iron carbonate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
WHERE rnEnE 4rn NO laxS9.
Inhabitants of Loud's Island on the
 Maine Coast Pay None.

Inhabitants of Louds Island on the
 Maine Coast Pay None.
 Louds island, on the coaat of Mains, near historic Pemaquid, in the Lincoln county town of Bristol, is one of the very few places on earth where there Rre no taxes. This island, otherwise known as Muscongus. was overlooked when Maine became a state, and was put into no town or county. It is said their votes for time in the town of Bristol until some election officer dis" covered the illegality of the vote. The island was first settled by John Loud, deserter from a British man-of-wars and his reat-grandchildren are now prominent inhabitants. By voluntary contributions school is maintained, the parents paying s4 for each child. The school term averages eight months in each year, and there is an average attendance of eighteen scholars. Catch. ing bait for the fishermen of Boston. Gloucester and Portlar is the most profitable business of the people, but when bait is slack in running they turn their attention to lobstering, maekerel fishing and catching porgies for the big oil and fertilizing factory opposite the island in Bristol. After a successful haul of bait large white flag is hoisted on the high ground in the center of the island. With a glass 1t may be discovered far out at sea, uyhenco oonaa fha Grand RanIxprs and others like buzzards attracted by ths casualties of battle. The people have comfortable homes, and are prosper ous and contented. Like the fisher. men of -s--. isle. they are famous for their skill as sailors.-Portland Prass-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
Owner of Cannon Ball House Dead.

Patrick eannor is dead at Winches. ter, Va. He achieved fame as the owner Of the celebrated and historic Cannon Ball house. This house was shot entirely through by q twenty-four pound ball from Milroy Ferry fort, oR the western heights of the city. Mr. Connor and his children had just left their beds at the time, and the ball splintered the beds into fragments. Afterward the shot was recovered and placed in the aperture in the outside wall, where 1t has remained since.
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Sentiment and Reality.

Maud-There's something so touch ing about the attraction of the flame for the moth. Edith-It isn't half so sorrowful as the attraction for the moth for your best furs.-Indianapolis Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
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