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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
RUMORS OF RELIEF
Of Mafeking Are Current But
Are Not Official.
Feeling Very Bitter Between Free
State and the TransvaaI.
Pretoria Women Frantic over Reyerses-Want
10 Shoot Captive Officers.

London, March 23.-4 A. M-Again
king has been relieved. 1t is even as
serted that the war office has received
q dispatch positively announcing the
relief, but that publication of it is
withheld because the form of the mes
sage admits the possibility of mistake.
The war office, however declares that
there is no confirmation Of the rumor
and that no further news on the sub
ject is at hand.
No attention is paid in any quarter
to the wild Boer rumors Of Comman-
dant Olivier's victory over Gen. Cat
acre, which are only designed 10 revive
the dropping spirits of the burghers.
1t seems certain that Mafeking's only
chances lie in relief by the column sup
posed to be advancing from the south
or in the possibility that Col. Baden
Powell is strong enough to attempt a
sortie with a view of capturing the
Boer guns, at the time when Comman-
dant Snynan has withdrawn his men
TO oppose Col. Plumer's advance. All
the reports regarding the British oper-
ations in the Free State continue most
satisfactory.
Nothing has developed regarding
Gen. Buffers intentions, but it seems
hard to believe that he is again en-
barking Gen. Warren's division.
1t is reported from LourenZo Mar
quez that Pretoria is preparing TO stand
a siege Of two years and that Boer Wo-
men, frantic at the reverses to the
Boer arms, are entreating to be allowed
to shoot the British officers imprisoned
at Pretoria.
1t is also announced from the Trans
vaal capital that the Italian govern
ment has declined TO intervene.
A dispatch to the Morning Post, from
Bloemfontein, dated Wednesday, says:
"a deserter reports that the enemy,
after repeated dissensions. has with
drawn from Brandfort northwards.
He thinks il unlikely that the Beers
will make stand anywhere south of
the Naal. | cannot personally share
such optimism"
The Capt Town correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle telegraphing, Thurs
day. says that Sir Charles Warrens
division is embarking at Durham for
East London, Cape Colony.
The Daily News has the following
from Bloemfontein, dated Wednesday:
lit is rumored that Mr.. Kruger and
Mr. Steyn will meet at Kroostadt in
the Orange Free State. April 4, to dis
cuss the future program. The feeling
between the Transvaal and the Free
State is very bitter"
A special correspondent Of the Times
at Bloemfontein. telegraphing Thurs
day: Yesterday, Mr.. Kruger issued
a proclamation anexing the Free State
to the Transvaal. Mr.. Steyn immedi-
ately issued a counter proclamation
declaring the Free State intact"
A dispatch to the Times from Kim
berley, dated Thursday. says: The
date Of the departure of the Mafeking
column from here has not yet been
fixed. The head of the railway has
reached Content. about SO miles north
of Kimberley. The pOnta at Fourteen
Streams is guarded by our troops.
Skirmshing continues around War
renton. The Beers are reported to
have four guns but this is doubted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
THEY WANT BACK PAY.
Scarboro Man and Wife Sue His Father
Result Of a Quarrel.

a case of considerable interest to peo-
pie who are acquainted in ScarborO was
brought to trial in the superior court.
Thursday. Rachel NJ. Newcomb of Scar
boro. brings suit against William r. New
comb, and Freedom Newcomb also brings
suit against William T. Newcomb Free
dom is the husband of Rachel and the
son of William.
Freedom ana his wife went to live with
Freedoms father William on his farm.
and Iney understood that they We're to
have the farm when he was done with il.
Recently he has stated, so they say. that
they should never have any of his prop
erty. For this reason the son brings suit
for $l525 against his father. for labor ana
services in carrying ~ the farm for 4
period of II years and months. The
sons wife also brings suit for $l9I5
against her husbands father for wages
for the same period in caring for the
house, at 81 a week, there being a credit
Of 5000
ID. a. Meaher Is counsel for the plain
tiffs ana 4. f. Moulton for the defendant.
The case is still on trial-Portland Ad-
VprtiSpr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
BIG STRIKE OPENED.
1900 Machinists at Cleveland
Leave Their Work.
Threatened That 100000 Men Will
Go Gut by April |
Unless the Mems Demand Tor an 9.Hour Day
Is GRAINED.

Cleveland Ohio. March 22-After
voting for four hours in secret SEES
sion. last night, 1900 machinists OF
Cleveland unanimously declared a
strike to go into effect, at s o'clock this
morning. The strike affects about 50
machine shops and manufactures. The
result of the decisive ballot was re-
ceived with cheers.
In accordance with the decision
reached at the meeting, which lasted
practically throughout the night. the
machinists employed in more than 80
establishments laid down their tools,
at S O'Clock.
At four establishments machinists
We're notified early in the day that their
demands had been granted. In these
shops the men continued at work.
President O'COnnell of the Internal
tional Machinsts Union has issued the
following statement:
If the 9-hour day is not granted by
the employers Of machinists through
out the country by April /. there will
be 4 general strike involving 100000
machinists. and not a wheel will BE-
turned until that concession is made.
The strike now in operation in Chi
cago, Cleveland. Columbus and other
cities have !" far encouraged IN" ma
chnisjs Of the United States to make 4
general demand for 4 9-hour day, ana
uni, - the present strikes are speed
ily adjusted. il viii b. very hard t.
prevent a general movement"
President pConncll left here. today,
for Erie. Pa. where he expects to con-
fer with President Seldom of the Ma
tional Metal Trades Association. with
view Of bringing about d settlement
II pending machinists strikes at vari-
Gus points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
HAPPY OLD AGE.
Belfast Old Folks Have Third
Annual Ball.
All Present Under so Years Old Re-
garded as Children.
A Delightful Occasion. the Social Event ol
Eeliasfs Winter.

Belfast, Me, March 22.-(Spe ciaD.-
The third annual Old Folks dane and
concert at the Opera house, this even
ing, was complete and picturesque
affair Rarely DO people of advanced
age care for late evening entertain
ment, preferring a soft chair beside
their own nreside. But to participate
in ana give zcst to fun nedged ball
Of the first magnitude at that, very few
grandparents would think faVorably of
it for n moment. But many, very
many Of the good old substantial citi-
zcns If Belfast scorn at the efforts of
Father Time to retard their youthful
spirits. Now. this evening, for in
stance there We're many men and Wo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
DIED FROM INJURIES.
George Hughes Struck by Train Near Dexter
and Soon Dies.

Dexter. Me. March 23-Ceorgr
Hughes was struck by the afternoon
freight train from Newport to Fox
croft ana 50 severely injured that
death resulted. The accident occurred
about half Of mile south Of
Muody's and about > miles from DeX-
ter. Hughes was walking on the
track. facing the train ANA since at
that point there is a long stretch Of
track, with no curve. he could easily
have seen the train at least mile be
fore he met it. AS the man made no
sign Of stepping aside, the enginee'
sounded the whistle several times,
whereupon Hughes stepped from the
track, but almost Immediately return
ed between the rails. Great effort was
exerted to stop the train, but they
We're fruitless. The pilot Of the loco
motive struck the man. rolling him to
one side Of the track.
The train hands placed the injured
man in the caboose and he was taken
to Dexter, where he died. about 10
o'clock in spite of all DR. Thatcher
could do for him. Some of the train
men assert that the injured man smell
ed of liquor. but no such odor could
be detected as Hughes lay on the bed
in the hotel.
Up to the present time it is not
known where the mans home was. al
though it is thought to be in MaSSa
chusettS. He had been working for the
Penobscot Wooden Company at the
stone mill for two months. After his
removal to the hotel he recovered
sufficiently to spell out his name.
Hughes appeared to be about 40 years
old. 1t is said that he was never
known to be addicted to drink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

men present who have long since pass
"a three ore years and ten. AS an
illustration Of the uniqucness Of the af-
fair, there was two instances during
the evening when quadrillc sets Were
composed Of three generations OF the
same families. Certainly the elders
had no cause to blush for lack Of
-pritcncss. 1t was 4 goodly sight to
see them. They We're as kinky as their
grandchildren ana took infinitely mor@
pains to step correctly.
The Opera house was filled to over
flowing by our toWnspeOplc ana out
Of town people. several excursion par
ties coming from neiShb,rins places.
Numerous strangers from abroad who
We're present We're completely amazed
at the scene Never had they before
seen 50 many aged ptuule on a ball
room floor But it was no miracle Of
lost youth suddenly restored. We in
Belfast are well used to such scenes.
There are no iniirmitics with old age
here. People just live until they get
tired ana then calmly pass asleep.
Any fountain of youth or something
like that? No. Just healthy, peaceful
surroundings adorned with natures
most artistic cOlorings, clans ana the
prospect Of a new bridge in the near
future What more do people want 10
keep them youthful?
But to the dance and concert. 1t was
a grand occasion ana brilliantly set
forth. The hall decorations We're cX-
ceptionally pleasing and brightly dis
played hy very many cOlJrcd light eff
fects At the main entrance to the
han two large flags dropped in graceful
folds portiere fashion. In place Of the
stage curtains We're large flags taste
fully arranged and crowned with
a canopy top also Of flags. In the cen
ter Of the flags curtain Were he words
formed by electric lights:
"OLD FOLKS
1900
DANCE"
Circling the han high M on the walls
were stringcrs Of Japanese lanterns as
big as balloons. Extending from al di-
rcctipns above. red. white, blue and
yellow streamers came t. the center
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
SHOT FROM IN FRONT.
Or. Mccormack. Who Attended Got bel. Is Firm
in that Opinion.

Louisville, Ky. March 22.-The depo-
sition of DR.. j. II. Mccormick. of the
state board of health. was taken con-
corning points raised in the pending
case before the court Of appeals in the
contest for the governorship.
DIR. Mccormack was in close atten-
dance upon the late Gov. Goebel from
the time he was shot. on Jan. 81. until
his death on Feb. 3. He said he was
present both times when the dying
man was sworn in as governor.
Stories that have been printed in this
connection give interest to statement
by DR.. Mccormack that he had eX-
amined Gov. Goebels wound, and be
lieved the fatal shot came from the
front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Hon. C. A. Boutelle Improving.

Edward p. Boutelle has returned
from Boston. where he has been for
some days on business and to call up
on his brother, Hon. Charles y. Bou-
tclle.
Mr.. Eoutelle says that the congress
man is improving steadily and that his
condition is daily Seen Is be more near
to normal than before. He conducts
personal correspondence and in many
other ways, in 50 far as allowed hy his
physicians. is getting to be himself
again. This good news VIII be receiv-
ed with pleasure throughout New Eng
land ana particularly in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

chandelier. which held as many color
"a lights. The facing Of the stage wa
relieved Nv flags. Culrrod bunlng
dropped along The facing Of the gal
leries ana entWined the supports. on
the facing of the gallery above the en-
france was a large golden tinted coat
Of arms of the United States. In al
coves about The hall were potted plants,
ferns. mats and rugs. In harmony
with the decorations were the reu'
white blue and yellow lights.
AS the guests-all holding tickets
arrived they were received by SIX ush-
ers attired after the fashion of the
gentry 100 years ago, who pre- scented eV-
Continued on page 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
BOND-MORRIS MINISTRY.
Reid Railway Contract Causing Mich Feelir 9
Between the Two Sections.

st. Johns. n. f., March 22-The Bond
Morris ministry is finding considerable
difficulty in placltng the various fac
tions To which it looks for support. Mr.
Bonds immediate supporters mad voted
against the Reid railway contract and
they now want ii cancelled. ON the other
hand. the immediate followers Of Mr.
Morris voted for the contract ana they
threaten To Scc@de if any attempt is MAD,
to cancel it. Bitter feeling is growing NJ
between the two sections and the lcadcrs
are at their wits ends to devise some way
M unwilling cnmn.icAliuns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
A $3.50 SHORTAGE
Discovered in Bucksport's Accounts and Will
Be Investigated.

Bangor, Me. March pa shortage
Of about $3.50 in the accounts Of the
by the newly elected board of select
men The matter has been placed in
the hands Of the town attorney for in
yactio1tion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Witnesses Against Powers.

Corhin, KY, March 22-Sheriff Rees
Of COX county has summoned as Wit
ncsses in the Goehel murder case Ella
Smith. Jan" Catron and Lizzie Mat
thcWs IF Earbrursville. who are alleg-
"a To have heard j I'M Powers say that
if some onr did not kill Goebcl. he
would DO so. They will testify at
Powers hearing. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Jamaica's Yearly Budget.

Kingston. Jam. March 22.-The leg
slative council. composed of govern
ment nominees. yesterday passed
law through the council appropriating
over SIS, 800. 600 to cover the expenses al
the government during the current
wear. The press and people are bitter
" dissatisfied with the action taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Washington Forecast.

Washington, March 22-ForecaSt for
Friday ana Saturday: Maine, rain or
snow, Friday, except in southeast por-
ton: fair, colder. Saturday: fresh
south to west winds For Massachu-
sets: Fair, Friday ana Saturday;
fresh south to west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Californian Still on Rocks.

Portland, Me. March 22-All prepara-
lions were made, this afternoon, for an
attempt t. pun the Californian, the
stranded Allen liner. off the rocks at Ram
Island The tide. however, was 50 low
that il WAS decided not to make the at
tcmpt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
To Stamp Out the Plague.

sydney. n. s. w, March 22.-Prc-
mier I,vne is making extraordinary ef-
forts to eradicate the plague. BARKING
Uarbor has been quarantined and at
PENDANTS at the exhibition have been
innoculated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
FAIR AND WARM.

Boston. March 22-Local Forecast:
Fair, continued warm. Friday; prob
ably fair and colder, Saturday; wester-
~ winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Continued on page %

Accidents come with distressing fire.
nuency on the farm. Cuts. bruises, stings
snrains. Or. Thomas Eclectric OIL re
lieves the pain instantly. Never SAT-.
without 1t.
mon, wsd, fri&wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Kethersole Ell ais. Indicted.

New York. March 22.-The grand jury
this afternoon. reported 70 Recorder Con
cling IN indictment against olga Neither
sole Theodore Moss Marcus Mayer ant
Hamilton Revelle, charging them wiz
violation of section 3S5 of the penal code
There is but one indictment, known as
"A blanket indictment. The charge l.
offending public decencY in connection
with the production Of "Sapho.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

Merchandise exports from France IN
January Increased $5.@0.VpJ over 1893
merchan diae imports increased sI,O00,0OO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
DANCE

Circline the han high M on the walls
were etringcrs Of japanese lanterns as
big as balloons. Extending from al di-
rcctipns above, red. white, blue and
yellow strcamcrS came to the center
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

washington, Jan. 23.-Enormous crowds
were present in the house to-day to wit
ness the opening of debate in the Rob-
erts' case. Fully three-fourths of the
spectators were women. Roberts occu-
ped seat on the extreme right of the
hall. Nearly every member was in his
seat when Immediately after the invoca.
tion. Taylor, chairman of the Roberts in
vestigating committee, called UP the case.
He asked that an agreement between the
majority and minority Of the committee
for vote on the case at 4:3O Thursday
be ratified by the house.
objection was made and without any
agreement as to the time for vote, Tay.
lor commenced his argument in support
OF the majority of the resolutions. He
spoke clearly and with great earnest
ness When he began Roberts changed
his position to one nearer the center OF
the aisle on the democratic side where he
could hear with more ease.
In concluding his address Taylor was
emphatic in his assertions that exclusion
was in harmony with precedent, expul-
sion in violation of it. He amplified
three grounds for Roberts expulsion.
First, because of his violation of the Ed
munds act; second, because he was liv-
ing in open, fragrant and notorious vio1a>
tdon of the statutes of the congress he
seeks to enter: because his election was
a violation of the compact by which Utah
was admitted into the union.
There were no demonstrations through
out Taylor's speech but at the conclusion
he was vigorously applauded.
Littlefield, on behalf Of the minority Of
the committee, then arose in support Of
the rninority's plan of seating and then
expeliing Roberts.
1t was Littlefields first appearance in
the house as a speaker, and the vigor of
his remarks attracted close attention.
He declared there was no division over
keeping Roberts out Of congress. The
only question was as to keeping him out
in an orderly and regular manner If
the laws and constitution We're over
ridden then the way would be open to
override them next year by excluding
member because he was an adulterer or
representative Of trust.
Roberts followed with intense interest
the points brought out by Littlefield.
After reviewing the famous Wilkes case
before the British house of commons, Lit
tlefield declared that the majority in
the Roberts case were resorting to the
same Infamous instrument Of outrage
and oppression"
1T was a course then denounced as
damrable and subversive of the rights
of the people, ant1~a majority of this
cofnnaittee has the honor, If such it could
be called, Of following such prece-
dent"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Charged With Insanity.

Kankakee. ILL.,, Jan. 23.-One of the
most remarkable insanity trials ever
held in Illinois was started this morning
before Judge Cover upon the complaint
Of Julius DUDE, a prominent resident of
st. Anne, station on the Big Four road.
in this county. Three sisters. Mrs. Emily
Areeneau, aged 60 years; Mrs. Cimire
aged g., and Miss Sarah Dumont, aged 55.
all residents of the French Canadian viii
lage founded by Rev. Father Chiniuuy.
were charged by their neighbors with be.
ing insane.
The women have been respected resi-.
dents of the village for over 40 years. but
recently, it Is alleged, have shown signs
of insanity. They resided in their own
home, but became recluses and morose.
They armed themselves with revolvers
and refused admission to their neighbors
and relatives. Very recently, it is said,
they have been in the habit of parading
around their yard and indulging in pro-
family A brother from Cincinnati re-
Gently called to visit them and, it is as.
serted. was ordered from the premises
under threats of death.
On several occasions recently they
have fired their revolvers at friends who
have been their neighbors for over 20
years. Mrs. Arseneau has been a widow
Is years and Mrs. Cimire for over 10
years. The case is attracting great at
tention in this district. DR.. w. f. SEQ
bey. brother-in-law of ex-Attorney
General Harmon, is the specialist in
charge of the ca sc for the court. A YER
dict is expected tomorrow.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
ECt0r'S Letters.
Special to the Inter Mountain,

Special to the Inter Mountain.
Washington, Jan. 23.-The cross exam
ination of Ector was resumed. He was
forced to acknowledge letters he had sent
to Clark asking for money to handle
Woods Of Missoula county. In them he
spoke abusively of the Anaconda people
and said he had been offered $4,000 to
abandon the Clark side. The letters
created a considerable amount of amuse-
ment. Later, when asked who had offered
him the $4,000 in behalf of the Daily side
he replied nobody, that it was all "a
bluff"
Two of Ector's letters are still missing
and Edmunds intimated that they would
continue missing Ector was excused
temporarily.
Harry Collins of Missoula refused to
testify and was excused.
"Swede" Murphy is being sought after
and it is hoped will be brought back.
Governor Smith and Ex-Governor Toole
are here.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
WORK OF THE SENATE.

Washington. jan. 23.-At the opening
of today's session Senator Turley (Tenn.),
reported from the committee on privil-
eges and elections the resolution on the
case Of Quay. The resolution followed:
THAT Hon. Matthew S. Quay is not
entitled to take his seat in this body as
senator from the state of Pennsylvania :"
That resolution was a judgment of a
majority of the committee. Turley called
attention to the resolution of the minority
of the committee, which was to the effect
that Quay was entitled to seat in the
senate. Both resolutions were accom-
panied by report in their support
Pettigrew offered a resolution calling
on the president to send the senate a
report of General Bate, relating to the
treaty with the sultan of Sulu. Among
other things the resolution asks whether
the sultan and his officials are under civil
service.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Comb Exploded.

Dayton, Ohio, JAM 23-The other night
while Miss Maud Smith was sitting near
a redhot stove a celluloid comb in her
hair caught fire and snapped like a pistol
In moments time flame shot up and
Miss Smiths head was enveloped in
flames. The scalp was badly burned and
severe nervous shock was suffered,
Since the accident Miss Smith has been in
q critical condition and has been under
the constant care of a physician. Miss
Smiths mother died last week Several
months ago the young lady's fiance be-
came seriously i'll and preparations were
made for wedding on mis- death bed, but
the patient became too weak to repeat
the VOWS.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Is a Total Wreck.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. pa special to
the Times from Port Townsend says:
The steamer Cottage City arrived today
from Alaskan ports and reports the total
loss of the steamer Townsend near
Haines Mission on Tuesday night and
also reports having found the overdue
steamer City of Seattle anchored be-
tween Point st. Mary, and Point Bridget.
with her propeller missing, on Sunday
morning in very dangerous position.
She towed the City of Seattle to Juneau.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-23
Shirt Waists

OF fine French flannel, fancy stripes and
checks in the newest tints. All we'll
made, some handsomely trimmed -. :.
Values So. so and $3.50