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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-13

1t is yet too early for the publication
OF full accounts Of Buffers defeat at
Colenzo. The Times correspondent at
Modder river has written graphic ac-
count Of the long. fierce battle that
takes Its name from that stream. ''For
the whole of the day." he writes, "the
Guards Brigade lay ON the open veldt
IN heat that was actually ITO degrees
IN the shade at midday. Meanwhile
the left flank had not been idle. and
after the General had personally led
them to the summit of n slight rise
That commanded the only possible
means of crossing the river-the dam
that had been built to turn the NIodder
river into an ornamental water for the
picnics of Kimberley eXcursionists-
they moved in echclon towards the edge
OF the river bank OH the enemy's eX-
trcme left
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-13
NICARAGUA CANAL.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE House
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce to-day ordered a. favorable
report upon the Hepburn bill for the
construction of the Nicaragua canal.
The bill is practically the same one
reported by this committee in the last
Congress.
There was some discussion about the
advisabilty of delaying action on the
bill until the 1sthmian Canal Commits
sion reported, but this was finally re-
garded as unnecessary. and all the
members except Mr.. Fletcher Of Min
nesota, voted to, report the bill favor
ably. The latter said his silence should
not be construed as opposition to the
measure, but merely as n reservation
OF his right to support or oppose 1t
after further consideration. The COM
mittee made some changes in the orig;-
nal bill, inserting new section and
making verbal alterations.
THE BILL
AS finally agreed to the bill is as
follows:
TO provide for the construction Of a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-13
INFECTED VESSELS.

Assumption. Paraguay. Jan. l2.-Thc
health authorities have declared plague
infected all vessels which have left
suspected ports within ten days prior
to January II.
PLAGUE HONOLULU.
Washington. Jan. 1.-THE State De-
Dartment has been informed by Mr..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-13
special committee of nine members to

special committee of nine members 10
investigate the relations OF the Score
tary of the Treasury with certain New
York national banks, and the transac
tons relative TO the sale OF the New
York Customhouse.
Mr.. DalZell (Rep). of Pennsylvania,
interrupted with an objection that the
resolution should go through the box
in the regular way.
"Then / ask unanimous consent"
said Mr.. Sulzer. "for its consideration.
II object" shouted Mr.. Hopkins
Rep) of Illinois. and several other
Republicans.
Mr. Grosvenor, of Ohio, moved that
the resolution be laid on the table.
1T Is not before the House," OBJ
served Mr.. Hopkins. 1.-THE able report
of the Secretary Of the Treasury has
met all the charges it contains
The House then adjourned till Mon
day
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-13
BEsIEGED MISERY.

From the L,adysmith correspondent
OF the Daily Chronicle comes a grim
touch of besiegcd misery:
"Dishcvelled women are peering out
of their dens in the rocks and holes in
the sand. They crawl in in the evening
N4-s;,.l -
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Continued on Page II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Ianit,r Iones' Tro ply Collection.

The private room Of j. A. Jones. janitor
OF the City building. might easily be
taken for the room of 4 college boy. 50
many are the trophies left on the wall.
Hardly any kind of an event is cele-
brated in City hall that does not result
in some trophy being left to adorn Mr..
Jones place.
The fairs prove to be the most prolific
as far as turning out what he wants for
decoration purposes Fl Jch brings forth
something, although it lay not be more
than a piece Of twisted Tissue. a Japanese
fan or even sign.
Ii is the manner in which the decora-
lions are arranged that. would first at
tract attention. over 1e door is A sign
bearing in part the in scrip ton. "Estab-
lishcd i'll 1873. In anot her place is How
can | Bear to Leave You" Then follow
refreshments and refreshing nj tickets,
while over 4 pair of Isorticrcs is the sign
Keep Out" Ladies' seldom if ever go
into that part Of the city b1lilding. and
that man has the same curiosity AS wo-
man is shown by the fact that nearly eN-
cry person who goes into the room
pushes aside the Iortieres and looks
around TO see why people want him to
keep out
The signs and odd bits We're picked IN
at OLA moments ana one has no connec-
ton with the other. but for ALI that there
is an effect that is rather striking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Mrs. +. n. Beale.

As the people of our city We're, yes
terday morning, taking their way To
their respective churches, the message
was passed from one to another that
the life about which has centered 50
much interest for the past six week had
gone out. and that after period OF eX-
trcme prostration and suffering, Mrs.
F. II. Beale had passed
"Bevond the parting and the meeting,
Beyond the farewell and the greeting,
Beyond the pulses fever beating,
into the unspeakable happiness which
is theirs who are in the immediate
presence of the King.
Seldom has there been an case which
has called out such universal interest
and sympathy, not only because the
sick one was so wellbeloved by large
circle of friends. but because of the
peculiarly aggravated nature of her i'll
ness.
Mrs. Beale was born in Machias, Me.
February /, 1916, and came to Augusta
y wears ago. She was a faithful mem
Der of the Methodist Episcopal church
and identified with the various re-
ligious and philanthropic enterprises of
the church and Of the city.
Mrs. Reale was for many years ac-
lively connected whit the Howard
Benevolent Union and many destitute
ones have felt the influence of her
helpful acts and ready sympathy. she
was a valuable member of the Current
Events Club and during the past year
a member of the executive committee
The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton also found in her a loyal
member.
While mentioning Mrs. Beale's work
as related to the activities Of our city
we have not touched upon the sphere
where her presence was most felt, ana
where she will be most missed. from
the pleasant home on Green street radl-
ated the quiet and healthful influence
which alone can spring from the place
where the charm of the true woman
is best known.
The sympathies of the entire COM
munity go out to the husband ana
relatives in this hour of their great be
reavement.
The funeral services will be held al
the home, at 100 o'clock Tuesday after
noon. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
The Passion Play"

Meonian hall was Well filled. Satur-
day evening, when Prof. Timothy
Drake lectured on The Passion Play
OF Ober Ammergau." The same thing
was given, in the afternoon. for the
benefit Of the City hospital and was
greeted by a good sized audience. The
views used We're remarkably good. In
fact it is seldom that such excellent
views. both for clearness and from an
artistic standpoint are seen, the light
ing. too. was especially good, and
when, after the lecture was over and
Views Of Rock Of Ages" We're shown
the mechanical effects We're excellent.
The speaker labored at a disadvantage
from the fact that he stood by his
stereopticon and handled his views
himself, but as a whole the lecture
gave good satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
An Interesting Birthday Party.

An event of growing interest and
Importance to the ladies of the Con-
gregational churches throughout the
western part of the State, is the an
nual observance Of Miss Mary ;. Nor
rills birthday, held in Second Parish
church. Portland, March oath. 1t will
be remembered that Miss Morrill, IS
one Of the missionaries supported by
the Maine branch OF the Woman $
Board Of Missions. and that her field of
labor is in Paotingfu. North China,
where for the past eleven years, with
the exception of the eighteen months
spent in this country for recuperation.
she has been laboring. This birthday
has become red letter day, and has
been made an occasion of a missionary
rally,-a kind of a birthday party.
where all Miss Morrills friends are
gladly. yes. urgently hidden to do
honor to one who has proven herself
worthy Of high distinction. This year
the birthday falls upon the house
keepers busiest day, Saturday. and the
observance will be held on the proceed
ing day, Friday, March 23d. The ser
vice will be an all day one, and COM
mence in the forenoon at 10 o'clock by
a devotional meeting OF a half hour.
At 1890. begin the discussions of prac-
teal themes that confront the home
workers At 1870, a collation. will be
served in the vestry. At o'clock, the
opening afternoon service commences.
The closing hour of the meeting Will
comprise The Story of Miss Morrills
and Miss Gould's Daily Life by Mrs.
j. W. ID. Carter, and Miss SouthWorth:
a paper upon What Young People
May Do for These Missionaries by
Miss Marshal State Juvenile secre-
tary: Delightful Glimpses Of Some OF
our Mission Stations" by DR. Hersom,
who has recently returned from an eX-
tended journey in Europe and Asia.
and "A Trip to All Our Important
Mission Stations" by Mrs w. H
Fem.
No doubt there will be reduced rates
upon all railroads, and it is hoped that
many ladies will avail themselves of
this privilege and be present to OBJ
| serve Miss Morrilrs birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
CITY OFFICIALS.
Nominations Made by FepubIic.
Joint Committee Caucus, Saturday
4 st 'ong List Selected, and Their IIccii, n
viii Occur. This Morning.

a few changes in the list of the eli y,
officers were, made at the Republican
joint . caucus, Saturday afternoon.
when the Slate was made up, to be
voted upon when the new city govern
ment is organized. this morning.
Naturally there had been a great deal
of talk as to the proba BILE outcome of
the caucus. What the result would be
in several cases was a matter that the
people on the street had been figuring
on for some time and no one seemed
to be sure of the result .-
The contests We're over the offices of
city marshal, city solicitor. city physi-
clan, janitor of the city hall and the
two street commissioners.
The caucus was held in the city
council rooms, and was called to order
by City Clerk Lewis A. Burleigh. AL
derman Sewall was made chairman,
with City Clerk Burleigh as secretary
The next city government will be solid
y Republican. and all the members elect.
"A in all were present. The vote re
suited in the following nominations
being made:
City clerk, Lewis A. Burleigh.
City treasurer ana tax collector, James
r. Townsend.
Assessor Of taxes, three years, G. y.
Burleigh.
city marshal. Henry NJ Green.
City solicitor, +. NJ. Thompson.
City physician, Burt Andrews.
Auditor, Elmer +. Parkman.
Chief engineer Of the fire department.
G. W. Kicker
First assistant engineer, Elbridge Ped
der.
Second assistant engineer. Edwin II.
FAY.
Experimenting school committee three
years. Melvin :. H0lwaY.
Street engineer. w. Il. Getchcll.
Street commissioner, western division.
l.. l.. Wellman.
Street commissioner. eastern division,
+. q. HansCome.
city bell ringer. Baker Weston.
Keeper Of city clocks. Guy .. Nickery.
Janitor OF city building, James a.
Jones.
city team driver, Alexander MeCAus-
land.
Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Mayor Lanes Inaugural. Today.

The Inauguration of the newly elect
ed members of the city government
will be held, this morning, at the city
council rooms. Previous to the lnaug-
uration exercises the members OF the
old government will hold meeting
when there may be quite little SEES
sion. as it is the wish to finish up what
ever matters there are on hand. Inc
old city government will meet, at y
O'Clock. and when the business IS I'M
ished will make the final adjournment
The Inauguration exercises Will com
mence at 10 o'clock. Then Mayor Lane
will deliver his inaugural after the
members have been sworn in, and the
organization will be completed and the
officers nominated as the result OF tn
caucus held, Saturday afternoon. VIII
be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
The Plumbers Want a 9 Hour Day.

A move has been made by the plumb
org toward securing full days pay
for nine hours work. The move was
started through the effort OF the car
nenters, which resulted successfully for
their shorter days work. The request
Of the plumbers is that the change in
the length of the day take effect at the
end of the present month. The request
was made by the union which was
lately formed. Several of the contract
ing plumbers who have been seen by
the members of the union have eX-
messed themselves in favor of the
idea of giving their employees day of
fawer hours and there seems to be but
Iittla reason for believing that the re-
ouest will not be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
March Term. 190O-Hon. William p. White
house Presiding.

Augusta. March Il.
FRANCHISE ]. Babcock. ". Fred j. Mer-
rill. Heath * Andrews FOR plaintiff
VIM. II. Hilton for the defendant The
plaintiff lives in the town OF Fayette, but
at the time Of the transaction out OF
which this suit grew resided in New
castle. Lincoln county. and the deicn-
dant in Ddmariscuttd- He SAYS that in
1897 h sold his farm in Newcastle to the
defendant for 1900 taking in payment
about one third in cash and the balance
in notes which the defendant held
against "A third party. the defendant. as
the plaintiff now claims, representing
that they were perfectly good and col
lectablc when they should become due.
The plaintiff claims that the notes were
absolutely worthless, and had been 50
from the time they were given, and that
The defendant was well aware Of this
fact. This suit is brought to recover the
contract price Of the farm less the cash
already paid
The defendant denies that he represent
ed that the notes We're good. He says he
endorsed them To plaintiff without re-
course and claims that he then told
him they We're not then worth much. but
that he maker had some expectations
through the will Of A relative and that
then they could then be collected. He
claims that the farm was not worth more
than six hundred dollars and that plain
tiff took the notes in the trade more as
a speculation than with the idea that
they were really worth anything.
The testimony was concluded at $3.50 and
court adjourned until Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
St. Patrick's Day.

The observation of st. Patrick's day
in this city, was after the usual order.
In many of the stores there We're dis
plays of green ribbon, although this.
perhaps, was shown more to induce
trade and as reminder of the time
for celebration, than on account of the
devotion to the patron saint Of those
making the display. The only public
observance was the lecture in Meonian
hall. given for the benefit of St. Mary's
church. The knots OF green ribbon in
the button holes of the greater part of
the people in certain sections of the
city showed that the day had not
passed wholly unnoticed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Work OF Augustus Gospel mission.

The Gospel Mission on Water street.
will celebrate its third anniversary, the
last of April. Meetings are held reSu-
larly every night. excepting Mondays
and good average attendance is report
ed. The Bible class meets on Thursday
afternoons. Tho ckass is taking 4 sys-
tematic study Of the Bible ,ind have
been through ii FROM Genesis to Revela-
tions. The following report Of the su-
perintendent. Matilda w. Atkinson. eX-
tends over the quarter. from oct. 2. 1872
to Jan. =. 1900. 1t shows the good work
that the mission is accomplishing in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Ice Boating at Cobbossee.

Those who were fortunate enough
to be at the Cobbossee, yesterday. re-
port that the conditions for ice boating
were simply perfect. There is not
sign of snow on the ice and the wind
was of just the right strength for this
celebrating and fascinating sport.
But few boats We're out, but If the
favorab BILE conditions continue doubtless
all the owners will improve the oppor-
tunity, which may be the last of the
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
STATE HOUSE.
Supt. Stetson Speaks a Good
Word for Maine.
Or. Young's Project Of Sanitarium
for Consumptives.
Three New Corporations News from
Names Capitol.

State Superintendent of Schools Stet-
son, Saturday morning, at his office took
occasion to enlarge on his pet theme
The State Of Maine" and said
The critics of Maine would do well tn
bear in mind that our State has furnished
a large proportion of the men and women
who are occupying leading positions as
superintendent, principals and teachers
in the MaSsa chusetts schools.
mo one who has Il personal knowledge
of affairs. questions for a moment that
we are suffering from many evils of
which we must rid ourselves if the flu
ture of our State is to be what all good
citizens want it to become, but we can
comfort ourselves with the thought that
while we send men into public life who
stand head and shoulders above their as
sociates, we have left in the State a hun
1rcd men who could confer equal distinc-
lion upon the nation if an equal OppOrtu-
nifty We're furnished them. In Washing
ton they are leaders, in Maine they are
among their peers.
While in the professions and bust
ness life in other states Maine men cas-
lily fill the first places We still have left
among Us the majority of those who are
possessed of equal capacity Judicious
people do not indulge in wholesale de-
nj.r in ION Of person or a community
without definite knowledge as to the
facts. No person should indulge in such
criticism unless he has desire TO cor
rect existing evils and substitute viz
tues for them. Maine occupies that rare
position OF pre-eminence which permits
her to be criticised and still stand at the
head of the list. She asks no faVOrs be-
cause she needs none. She stands in that
safe position where she can safely say,
Let the whole truth be told and even
then. unwelcome as the record may be in
some particulars, the truth will do her
credit. OF some people it may be said, it
is astonishing how much they have
learned and it is astounding how little
they know. This embarrassing condition
comes from talking about things of which
they have no personal knowledge.
Facts are excellent things but their
settings are quite as important as the
facts themselves. If | We're to put in one
word the reason for Names record. |
should say. our people can not only go it
alone but they can go afoot when neces-
sary.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
A Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree to
refund the money on a 50 cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
Bowditch < Webster, Kinsman & Go.
+. Y. Courtemanche, z. X. Partridge,
Arthur Tet,ault, Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
A. B. Hutchinson, Halloween.
Robinson K Co Chas. Ward & Co.
c. H. Beane, Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob life
Of JOY. Bucklens Arnica Salve cures
them. also Old, Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers. BOils. Felons Corns. Warts, cuts,
Bruises Burns. Scalds, Chapped Hands.
Chilbains. Best Pile cure on earth
box Cure guaranteed. Sold BY Bow
ditch * Webster, Augusta; &. II. Became,
Gardiner; 5. 5. Lightbody, Watervill@.
druggists. marlS,2l,2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

This question arises in the family ev-
~, lay. Let us answer it today. Try
ITO a delicious and healthful dessert,
PtTr,n .ra in two minutes; No boiling! no
haking, simply add boiling water and
set 70 cool Fayors hrry 2s, or n,ek
,a,a at your grocers today. III cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

The members Of the fire department
returned. Saturday morning, from
Bath and have the highest words of
praise for the manner in which they
were entertained by the department.
in that place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

The funeral of the late Ma..tin COL
man was held. at II a. NJ. f 1day, at
the home of his daughter. Mrs. w. *
Stone. on Bangor street. INTERVIEWS
was at Mt. Pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

The funeral of the late Mrs. Rufus
Clough of Chelsea. was held at the
residence, at f. Nj. Saturday. Inter-
ment was in the family lot in that
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19

q special meeting of the n. z. Q. p.
win be held, at 7.30 sharp. this evening
whom two candidates will be worked
IN the initiatory degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Mothers! Mothers.! Mothers!!!

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN while TEETHING, with PER
Feet SUCCESS. II SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFT
EMS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND
COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHEA.
Sold by Druggists in every part of the world Be sure
ana ask for Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup" and
o.s no othsr kind Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-19
Second Time on Earth
No BolIs Nor carbuncIes Now "A
Good Blood Medicine.

81 became convinced Of the merit
Of Hoods Sarsaparilla when took it
myself as blood purifier. So, when
my husband had boils and carbuncles |
urged him to take Hoods and the re-
suit was that when he had used but
one bottle the boils had nearly all dis
appeared. He continued the use of
the medicine and after taking two
bottles he was completely cured, and,
as he expressed it, felt as if he was on
earth for the second time. He has
never had any boils since. We take
Hoods as q spring medicine and gladly
recommend it." Mrs. A. f. SrArsA,
Yonkers, N. Y.