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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Michael Walsh Was fined SO and costs
in the Bangor police court. Monday morn
ing, for assaultinE Charles w. Hayes,
who lives in a room in the building AZ
Main and Middle streets. The affair oc-
Cured Sunday evening, and Walsh IN
dignantlY protested his entire innocence
He was also found guilty " the crime
Of intoxication. but the sentence was COZ
tinued on this charge.
Tho wife Of 81 Mclaughlin, who lives
on the junction road. Milo. attempteu
suicide Saturday. by taking carbonc
acid 1t is thought she did this in ~ ~,
of temporary insanity, as she had been III
for time. Mr.. Mclaughlin happened 70
take the poison and hit her arm, hoplh5
thereby to prevent her swallowing any
She. however, got quite little INTO Hi
mouth. Some too. went into heT Istcl'
burning il considerably. She was In
proving. Monday.
The little house on Harnswell street;
Brunswick. occupied by family naineu
THOMPSON. was burned. Saturday altsL-
noon. AS the building was outside or .nc
FIRE limits no alarm was rung in. lne
Thompson family is Very poor ana Wy
Gre has left them utterly destitute. N,
Thompson was in the woods cho,plne
wood and Mrs. Thompson was at holiic
with the two children. There were onIs
All in one room. Mrs. Thompson startsst'
10 90 into the other room but when sllt
opened the door she was met by puIse
Of flames and she saw that the whoie
room was ablaze. She had just time "
ret the children outdoors before me GU
tire building was burning ana evafVth,u7
they owned in the world was destroyeu..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
THE McDONOUGH LAUNCHED.
The New Torpedo Boat Christened by Mrs. L
C. N. Rcade o! Philadelphia.

East Braintree, Mass, Dec. 2f.-The
torpedo boat destroyer McDonough was
successfully launched at the works of
the Fore River Engine Co., at 11.56 to-
day, amid the ringing of bells and the
blowing of whistles. Mrs Lucy Char
lotte McDonough Reade Of Philadel-
phia, christened the vessel with the
proverbial bottle OF champagne and az
the new boat slided down the ways
she was taken in tow by the tug Arctic
and carried down the river to the
Quincy works of the company.
Very few of the long list of invited
guests remained over from Saturday to
witness the launching. Lieut.. Gustave
Kaenmerling, engineer OF the Olympia
during Dewey's great battle, was the
only prominent person present.
Charles b. Edwards OF the Fore
River CO., who designed and superin-
tended the construction of the Melon
ough, had charge Of the launching, to-
lay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
THE TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.
Mrs. L. N. n. Stevens Speaks a. Specia!
Services a. Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. PA special program
was carried ont at the Emmanuel Mctho-
dist church at Evanston. sunday night.
in Cummemor2tion of the goth annivcr-
sjry ri tho commencement Of q general
temperance crusade throughout tho
United States. Thv.spcakers Of the even
in- were Mrs. q. NJ. y. Stevens. rrcsi-
don't ana Miss Anna Gordon. vice prcsi-
dent III the National Women's Christian
Temperance Union. Mrs. Stevens said in
part:
There may be some who do not agree
with us in our ideas of prohibition; but
believe that there are but very few that
are not with us. The W. c. I. I. has
now become one of the greatest societies
both at home ana abroad that exists. to-
day. When Miss Willard left ms we tried
to ~ On with the work and At the next
convention ana the one following that
tho gain in membership was SHOWN Ia lie
larger than had ever been made before
i'm similar period of time.
This showed the force of Frances Will
lari's leadership and the cause for which
she worked. The fundamental principles
uf our work are purity, prohibition and
love Of abstinence. I believe that Fran
eos Willard raised TO q higher level than
over before the morals Of both men and
women throughout the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
GOV. P.NGREE SUMMONED
into Cour. 20 Show Why He Should Not 81
Punished for Contempt.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 24.-On petition
OF members of the Ingham county bar
Judge West of the Ingham county cir
cult court, today, ordered Gov. Pingree
to appear in court, next Saturday, and
show cause why ne should not be pun
ishcd for contempt
The action is based on an interview
which was published in the Detroit
Tribune, Dec. :. in which the governor
bitterly attacked Judge West and
Prosecutor Little, OF Ingham county.
Attached 10 the petition for an order
IN an affidavit by the Tribune reporter
who secured the interview which af-
firms that the item was given for pub
Iication and that the following day the
governor informed him that the inter
view as printed was all right and com
lrended its fairness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
THE VOLUNTEERS
Continued from page ~

that no official notice was ever taken
by the department Of q statement af-
fecting in some measure Oscar II. VIII
liams, who has been consul to Manila
before the Spanish American war.
Capt. Burritt was the author of this
statement, and being in charge Of the
mining bureau in the Philippines, In
the course Of his annual report to Gen.
Macarthur, commenting upon the fill
ing in an irregular fashion of an enor-
nous number of mining claims. said:
The record discloses an underlined
but apparently close relation of Hon.
Oscar +. Williams, as United tSates
consul and the inspectorate of mines,
that is of such nature as to seem
to require a statement of the facts
appearing in the records of this bur
eau"
Capt Burritt then rccitcs some cases
where the consul had certified TO GER
tain claims some time after the claims
already had been allowed by the Span
ish mining officials. The general state
mcnt of the report is that certain de-
signing men, foreseeing the overthrow
Of the Spanish sovereignty in the Phil
ippincs, had filed claims upon every
thing in sight in n mining way. But
Consul Williams is no longer United
States consul, nor is he an official of
the United States government, so that
it has no longer any authority to call
upon him in connection with this mat
ter.
The mining claims fled in the irrcE
ular fashion referred TO are, however.
vet within reach. and il is said at the
war department that the Philippine
commission is about To take them up
with a view of passing upon their val
idty.
Mr.. Williams is now at his home near
Rochester ~ Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
UNITED STATES MONEY
Is the Best ioT The Philippines, Says President
TAI. OF Inc Commission.

Washington. Dec. 2f.-Prcsident Taft
of the Philippine commission. has
come forward with another suggestion
for the settlement az the Philippine
currency question which ~ now press
ing urgently for adjustment He dis
cards the t;ro former plans OF coin
Ing something like a trade dollar and
maintaining by the credit Of the Unit
"a States ? fixed ratio between the
Mexican dollar ana American gold ana
proposes to adopt United States money.
pure and simple. as the money Of the
Philippines. He points out that radical
as is this move ii must be made soou-
eT or later IL the islands are 10 remain
under the control Of the United States
and that delay only serves to aggra-
waite the evils ~ the present confusion
Of system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
THE HOLY DOOR
Continued from page ~

transformed into magnificently deco
rated hall. On the left of the holy
door was erected the pontifical throne,
covered with red and gold. on the
right hand of the door stood tribunes
for royal personages, princes, knights
of Malta, prelates, representatives of
the Roman nobility and other distin-
guished persons.
Inside the church every inch of space
was occupied by the throng, which
gathered early in the morning. a
strong detachment of troops, stationed
in the square in front of the cathedral,
controlled the incoming crowds, who
literally raced to secure the best posi-
tons.
The Pope left his apartments at 11.45
borne in the sacred chair and preceded
by clergy with lighted candles bishops,
archbishops and cardinals and escorted
by the pontifical noble guards. ON his
arrival at the portal of St. Peters he
alighted and entered the church through
the holy door. AS he appeared on the
threshold. the solemn and silvery tones
of trumpet echoed throughout the
edifice. The chapter of the Vatican
met him and presented to him holy wa
ter which he sprinkled upon the con-
gregation. Applause being forbidden,
a religious silence was observed which
heightened the grandeur and impress
siveness of the moment.
Borne now on the sedia gestatoria TO
the high altar. he stepped to the
ground ana knelt before the most pre-
cious relics of the Catholic church,
I; 10 altar
Then the procession reformed and
proceeded to the chapel of the sacra-
mcnt. where the Pontif again knelt for
some time, while the choir of the SIS
tine chapel chanted psalms.
The Pope was then borne 10 the holy
door. where he alighted from the sedia
cestatoria and waited until the entire
procession had passed out through the
door. he leaving the church last ana
walking to the throne. where he seat
ed himself. A number of sacred songs
we're sung by the Papal choir, after
which Leo rose and blessed all the ma
terial employed in closing the door.
Then he descended from the throne.
kneIt before the door and laid with the
golden trowcl layer of cement. on
which he placed three gilt bricks bear
ing commemorative inscriptions. Be
side the bricks he placed a casket CON
tanning gold, silver and bronze medal
sand bearing the head Of Leo and in
scriptions recording the opening ana
closing Of the holy door
The Pope having re-asCcnded the
throne. Cardinal Bishop Secafino Yer
mutelli. great pcnitcntiary. and four
other cardinals. performed similar
ceremony OF laying cement and three
bricks. after which the masons en-
ploycd by the Vatican closed the door
way with canvas screen, painted To
represent marble with cross in the
centre.
The candles borne by the clergy were
oxtinguished the TIE Dcum" was sung
and the Pontiff, having given solemn
benediction. was Immediately carried
back to his apartments.
1t is estimated that 60,oGo persons
persons We're spectators Of the cere-
mpnN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
NO OPPOSITION
Mas Been Shown by Nicaragua or Costa RIGA
to the Canal.

washington, Dec. 24.-The state de-
partment has decided to send the
amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty to the British government
through two channels, one copy being
transmitted to Lord Pauncefote, the
British ambassador, and the other
through Ambassador Choatc at Lon
don, who will present it to the foreign
office. 1t is the understanding that the
state department has made no repre-
sensations whatever as to the changes
made in the treaty: the Senate amend
ments will be allowed to speak for
themselves and the action of the de-
partment in notifying the British gov
eminent of them will be purely formal
AS the papers leave New York on to-
morrow's mail steamer, they should
reach London about New Years day.
so that the negotiations will lapse over
into the next century at the very ear
lest.
1t can be authoritatively stated hat
there has been no exchange whatever
in the shape of written notes or oral
communications between the state de-
partment and the governments of Mic
aragua and Costa Rica that has devel
opcd threat on the part of those
governments to refuse assent to the
construction of Il canal, in view of the
action of the United States Senate up
on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. All that
is officially known of the attitude of the
two governments mentioned is that
their representatives here, Senior Car
Iea and Calvo thoroughly approved
of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty as the
basis for the canal construction.
Whether or not the changes made in
that will affect their attitude is I'M
known.
The impression prevails that not be
ing called upon to come to a decision
on this point until the British govern
mont shall have passed upon the SEN
ate amendments. the governments of
Nicaragua and Costa RiCa Will not an
ticipate that action by any declara-
ton at this stage.
The British government has not up
to this time given the slightest indica-
ton as to its purpose to the amended
Hay-Paunccfote treaty. ana it is I'M
derstood that the subject will not be
taken up by the British cabinet until
the draft of the amended instrument
Washington are received. The general
results have been briefly summarized
in cables to the London authorities.
but in a matter Of this magnitude they
would not act until they We're in pos
session of all data by mail.
The Nicaraguan minister, Mr.. Cor
Iea, was asked. today, as to the re-
port that he had protected in behalf
of Nicaragua against the amended
form of the treaty. He did not care 10
discuss the matter in it's present stage.
But he pointed out the unlikelihood
that Nicaragua or Costa Rica would
protest while the matter was one of
domestic policy. Later on if ii assumed
the correct form of Il proposition to be
submitted to Nicaragua and Costa Rica
it would be for them to say whether
it was acceptable or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
BASE BALL NOTES.

Bangor Commercial: RGmors concern
iug tile base BAH outlook IN this vicinity
fur the coming season arc already begin
ming to circulate, and according to the
present outlook IL seems probable that
Bangor will bc represented in league
which will be composed of teams from
pittSield. Belfast ami other eastern
Maine towns Nothing has been det-
ultcly settled yet. said Billy Long, who
is widely known among base BAN and
roIo maenates. to a Commercial reporter.
hut the prospects Tor such league
seem bright. Ii seems as though the
thing should pay If managed right. There
seems to br considerable interest In tn"
plan ana 1t is probable that meeting
will lie held carly in the spring when
some definite steps will be taken toward
nrya MIN ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
IMPERIAL APPROVAL.
The Kaiser Is Evidently lIs! Now Pleased
With Won Buelow.

Berlin Dec A.-.mperor Williams be
stowll upon Count Won Eucuw, imperial
chancellor. Of the highest decoration: the
order of the BLACK Eagle, is interpreted
20 signify imperial approval of his recent
uttcrances in the Rcichstdg, particularly
of his successful management of the
China debate. as wcli as the Kruger in
cident, as against the Pau-German agi-
taticn.
1t is understood that Ills Majesty re-
CARDS the chancellors present tour in
South Germany rs q great success i'll ce-
mentinG the adherence Of other German
cabinets to the Emperor's foreign policy.
The ChamDer Of Commerce of Berlin
has presented 4 petition to Count Won
Buelow asking for the maintenance of the
present tariff policy OF the German en-
pire. protesting particularly the maximal
and mnimal duties. The abandonment of
the most favored nation clause and the
extension of the al valorem system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
The BASE BALL MAR.
B2a Johnson Says He Cannot Accept Presidency
OF New League.

CHICAGO. Dee. "a cannot act MS pres
idcrt uf American League No. 2. said
Ban johnson. tonight when discussing
tile policy to ~ pursued toward the new
orgauization II viii assist in the organ
izatjon in every way possible. for | think
the new league will be success. as il
has good cities to draw from. The com
piivatiuHs likely to spring Up at any time
are like " to make this busy winter.
But / have tho kindlicst feelings for the
new promoters ana will extend any as
sion. Thursday"
PRESIDENT johnson does not expect any
agreement To be reached with the Ma
tinnal League. citing the ease OF McGraw
ahle barrier. but he thinks there will be
only individual attempts % steal players.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
PAIlBIN SUCCEEDS GARDINER.
The Old Dis.ric! Attorney Leaves and The New
Takes Charge.

New York. Dec. 2i.-Thc official order
of Gov Roosevelt removing Col. Asa
Bird Gardiner from the Office of district
attorney of the county of New York was
received and placed on file, this after
Tahrbach.
At 3,45 o'clock. Gel. Gardiner left the
office Of district attorney for the last
Roosevelt's special messenger Knapp,
went away and ii is supposed that Col.
Gardiner was served with the notice of
removal after he had left the court house
Mr. Phlbin. his successor. arrived at
the court house. at O'Clock this after
noon. and was at once taken to the cnam-
bcrs Of Justice Morgan J. O'Brien, who
administered the oath of office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
WEST COAST UNEASY.
Natives in that Par. Of Lcte Sill Causing
Some Trouble.

Manila. Dec. 2i-AdViccs to Tho As
sociated Press. from the island Of
Leyte show that there is still consd-
cradle turmoil on the west coast, but
that the east coast is quiet, the lead
ers having retired to the mountains.
Lieut.. Frank f. Lynch ana three men
OF the 4ith Volunteer Infantry were
wounded near Ilongas, on the west
cost. Two mon Of Co. l.. iSd Vol. Inf.
were killed and three Of Cos. l. and X,
together with Lieut.. Louis II. Leaf.
were wounded. Dec. 13. near San Mi
guel, northwestern Leyte. no decided
results have Yet been secured by the
2O00 United States troops distributed
among The coast towns of Samar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
WHOLLY UNAUTHORIZED.
London Times Article on the Treaty MOI
Upheld by England.

London. Dec PA representative of
The Associated Press has been inform
ed at the British foreign Office that all
the editorial comment in the London
Times. today. and other English papers
on the Nicaraguan canal treaty is en-
tircly unauthorized and not inspired
by the foreign Office. To use official
language. England has too many irons
in the fire to take up the NicaraSUan
canal matter at present. She has re-
ocivcd 10 official communication on the
subject, nor has she given it as yet
any official consideration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
a DANGEROUS DILEMMA.
London Chronicle Cannot See How Salisbur,
Can Refuse the Treaty.

London. Dec. 25-The Standard. refer
ring to the canal difficulty. expresses a
hope that President Mckinley will show
himself wiser than the inconsideratc Sen
ate"
The Daily Chronicle b!untly admits that
THE Nicaragua CI0Gd has become very
serious" 1t sees 10 compromise course
between allowing things To slide. thus
causing another miserable loss 10 our
tional refusal OF the new amendment,
Assuming the latter alternative to be
adopted the Daily Chronicle asks:
What force has Lord Salisbury to
back IN q rcfusal2 our army is shut NJ
in South Africa ana China. ana our navy
is needed to protect communications with
both Seldom in its stormy career has
the Conservative government been placed
in a moro dangerous; dilemma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
BRYAN TO CLEVELAND.
viii Answer the Recent Criticism Of The
Democratic Party.

Chicago, Dec. 2..-Thc Chronicle
says: William Jennings Bryan Will
answer eX-President Cleveland'3 crit
icism of the Democratic party at the
annual banquet of the w. J. Bryan
League of Chicago on the anniversary
Of the battle Of New Orleans. Jan. s.
The affair viii take place at the Sher-
man House. 1t will be Mr.. Bryan'a
first public speech since his second de-
feat for the Presidency.
Besides Mr. Bryan, the other speak
ers who have accepted Invitations to
address the W. j. Bryan League are
ex-Gov. VIM. Stone of Missouri. and
Congressman Carmack Of Tennessee.
and it is probable that Gov. BacEham
of Kentucky, will also speak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
MAIEE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. Dec. 2i.-The following
star service has been established in
Maine:
Route 1919. Hcrricl5s to Sargentville
80 miles ANA back, six times a week. BY
a schedule Of not to exceed ~ minutes
running time each way. From Jan. T.
1851. to June 80. 1854.
The following special service has been
discontinued:
Herrick. Hancock county. from Sar-
gentViile. Route 1853.
Route 1257. West Cumberland to West
Falmouth From Dec. %. 1890. West
Cumberland and North Falmouth to DC
Supplied ~ r. i. u.
The following fourth-class postmastcrs
We're appointed, today: Maine-Hope. l..
Z. True; Howes Corner, l.. J. Mason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

duplicates both in number and value of
the clothing purchased abroad for the ne
ccssities of her journey. and to replace
that which she lost or charitably donated
during the siege.
AS she was guest of the minister
and a member of his household during the
siege. the privilege of free entry of per
Sonal effects accorded to the immediate
members of the family of q United States
minister is accorded to her"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Father J. p. Chadwick. who was
chaplain of the battlcship Maine when
she was blown up i'll the harbor Of Ha-
vana. and who for two years has been
chaplain in the receiving ship Vermont
at the Brooklyn navy yard. has been
assigned to the cruiser New York.
which is to go into commission about
Feb. l. 1t is understood that Rear Adj
miral Rogers. whose flagship the New
York is to be. made special request
that Father Chadwick be assigned to
his ship.
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FORE RIVER ENGINE CO.
Formally Notified tina. II Is to Build Two
Firs.-cIass Ba.t!eships.

Quincy. Mass. Dec, 2i-The Fore River
Engine Co. tonight, received a substan-
tial Christmas gift in the shape of a let
ter from secretary of the Navy Long to
Manager +. O. Wellington of the com
pany. formally notifying him that the
latter had been awarded the contract for
building two first-c!ass bGttlcships Tor the
gONernm ant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
WHEAT TRANSPORTATION.
Cargo 10 Be Sent 10 Liverpool via the Sucz
Canal.

Tacoma. Wash. Dec. 24.-The British
ship Glcnochy. now in the harbor, is TO
establish a precedent In the eXporta-
ton Of Pacific coast wheat. She is to
load with --l130 bushels in sacks and
Will sail for Liverpool via the Suez
canal. being the first steam vessel TO
20 fr0m Tacoma TO Europe over that
route with wheat.
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MUNYON'S
Dyspepsia
CURE

When Prof. Munyon says his Dyspepsia
Cure will cure Indigestion and all forms
Of stomach trouble he simply tells the
been abused by over-eating and over
drinking. 1t viii cure a stomach that
has been weakened by old-style drugs
and facilitating cathartics. II will do
much toward making an odd stomach act
like sound one. At all druggists q
cents. Fifty-six other cures. Write to
broadway and 18th St, New York. for
free medical advice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
A German View OF the treaty.

Ecrin. Doe 2i-Thc National ZeitunE.
a journal usually friendly to the United
States. discussing the rejection of the
treaty in its original
form by the Senate. SAYS: The incident
means such a slap at tho Executive a.
can scarcely he found not only in the his
tory of the United States. but in the par
Iiamentary history Of the world. Pre-
sumably the treaty is not now acceptable
to Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
Murderer Mcdonald Is Better.

Washington. Dec. 2f.-Samuel McDon-
aid. the treasury clerk. who, Saturday,
shot and killed Frank II. Morris. auditor
of the war department. ana then attempt
ed suicide was reported TO be better,
Monday morning Last night. he had a
sinking spell ana it was thought at the
hospital that IL could not survive until
l1lnl.llilr