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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
MAXWELL TESTIF|ES.
Believed that He Was Fight
ing for His Life.
No Developments in the Sprague Muir
der Case at South Berwick,
The Victim Buried. Thursday-Police Locking
ior Mysterious Stranger.

Portland Me, May 3.-In the Max
well trial in the United States circuit
court at Portland, the evidence for the
government was finished, Wednesday
afternoon. and the defence began,
at $50 o'clock Thursday morning.
Mr.. Antoine at once began the open
ing statement to the jury of the pris-
oners side Of the case. He said he
would show that Maxwell had follow
ed the sea from the time he was a boy
and had never been arrested for serious
trouble before this. Maxwell. before
he went on board. NOV. 18th, had sew
eral drunks being like many sailors in
this respect. He met two men and
drank with them and remembers moth
ing fnr some time after that. He re
members that Captain Baisley wanted
him to sign shipping articles, but not
| being fully himself he declined. Max
well was then ordered into the fore
| castle. He declined To 90 ana then tho
captain took him out on the deck and
| knocked him down, afterwards drag
| Ginc him to the forecaStlc and throw
| ing him in. He broke out and follow
| cd the captain to tn" d"Ckload. The
captain said: You arel oking for more
| trouble. are YOU" The captain then
knocked him down again ana when he
got up seiZ d him ana threw him down.
| There was then n hard fight and a
great many threats We're made. Max
Well in his wrath put his hand in his
! pocket ana took ont his jack knife ana
struck the captain with it in the breast
ana then let him have it in the back.
| Then the mate intcrfcrcd ana held
| Maxwell. Maxwell broke away ana
| followed the captain, who jumped down
on the rail. Then the cry was raised
that the captain was overheard.
Elmer Maxwell. the prisoner. was
| then called to the stand to testify in
| his own behalf. He said: Il have fol-
| lowed the sea from boy up to the
| present time. except two years on
| shore. The captain wanted me to sign
articles. l refused. He then went
away and came back again. saying II
me 10 get into the fprccletle where |
belonged. He knocked me down. strik-
| ing mo several times on the head.
| Then he threw me into the foYccastle
! The door stuck and I kicked it open.
went out On deck ana tried to 20 III
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

London, May 3.-The war office has
received the following report from
Lord Roberts under date of Bloemfon-
tein. May 2:
General Hamilton met with consid
cradle success, yesterday. and drove
the enemy out Of the strong position
they had taken up al Houtnek, with
comparatively small loss to us. The
Beers dispersed in several directions.
mainly to the east and north. leaving
&c prisoners in our hands. including
one commandment and Is other wound
I'd men. Gen. Hamilton is now in
camp at Jacobsrust. as the men needed
rest after fighting seven out Of the
last 10 days. / ordered them to halt
for today. Gen. BroadwOod's brigade
IF cavalry arrived upon the scene in
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04

and asked for ticket - South Ber-
wick Junction.
He seemed II re very much disturbed
when he was told that no other train
for that point would pass that night.
After q few minutes discussion with
the station agent thu man purchased
a ticket for Salmon Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
Washington Forecast.

Washington. May 3.-Forecast for Fri
day and saturday: For Maine, fair and
cooler. Friday; fair. diminishing westerly
winds. Saturday. For Massachusetts ::
Fair. Friday, cooler in eastern portion;
Saturday. fair and warmer in western
portions; fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
IN The SENATE.

Washington. May 3.-Thc Senate. to-
day. adopted the motion Of NJ. Huar to
take IN the resolution NJ the commit
tee on elections declaring that Clark Of
Montana was not duly elected to the
Senate and then postpone nsideration
Of the question for 4 week. The army
appropriation bill, after some rather
spirited debate. was passed without
division. The day closed with the pas
sage Of 137 private pension bills. among
them being bills granting a pension OF
500 per month to MS. Julia NJ. Henry,
widow Of the late Gen. Guy V. Henry
and $50 a month each to Gen. James
LUngstreet. to Mrs Margaret NJ. Bad
ger. widow Of the late Commodore
Eadg"c. and ,o Mrs. Harriet Gridley,
widow @. the late Capt Gridley Of the
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
FAIR, TODAY AND SATURDAY.

Boston, May 3.-Local Forecast for
Friday: Fair weather; west to south
west winds; fair ana warmer, Satur-
day; winds generally southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
AUGUSTA SAYINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED 1913.
Banking Rooms 2SS Wate'
Sffeaf

TRUSTEES-J. II. Manley L. g. Cor
nnisl! LcndaIl TitcUmb. E. +. PARROT.
Trrhv Johnson
Deposits are placed on interest the first
Of February. May. August and Novem-
ter
Interest paid or credited on account on
first wednesday, Of February and Au-
gust.
Deposits are exempt by law from all
taxes, and accounts are strictly contiden-
tal
Especiai ':;,silcgcs afforded to Execu-
tors. Administrators, Guardians. TruS-
tees. married women and minors.
EDWIN C.. DUDLEY. Treas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-04
FRESH and
PALATARLE
PASTRY at
Hayes Bakery,
opp. Journal Office, Augusta, Me
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. Stephen Wilkins has been con
fined to his home for some weeks by
sickness. At present he is improving
slowly, and his friends hope for his
speedy recovery.
The Eastern Star Chapter will hold
its regular meeting Wednesday even
ing, March 2l, 1900.
On Monday of last week, in the
basement of the Auditorium block, OF
Warren, there was an explosion OF
acetyline gas, which seriously burned
A. +. Grabner and George +. Stick
ney, and did considerable damage to
Mr.. Grabner's stock of drugs in the
room above.
When Editor Joseph Conley estab-
lished a newspaper in Belmont few
years ago he gave it very appropri-
ate name The Bee. John L. Cham
bers is now editor, and the paper con-
tinues TO be very active gatherer oil
news.
The Southwest Wisconsin, Linden,
says: The heirs of John Heathcock
Sr., and Bert and Il. Smith have a
good lead yielding diggings in the
Treloar shaft on the Heathcock forty.
1t is above the jack sheet worked
by the Anaconda company.
Charles McCabc and John w. Me-
Cabe, from Chicago, Mrs. Bride, OF
Platteville, Mrs. Ellen Vandegrift, oi
Huron, 5. OAK. were called here last
week by the death of their mother,
Mrs. Felix MeCabe. Mr.. Bride of
Plattevillc, a son-in-law of Mrs, Me-
Cabe was also here.
Richland Republican Observer
Richland county has two young lad
les. the combined weight of whom i.
657 pounds. one of the young ladies
in question is u years of age and
weighs 3S2 pounds, the other Is J.
years old and weighs 21j pounds
How is that as an evidence Of pros
perity:
The publisher Of The Southwestern
Local, Shullsburg) says: After tht
first of April The Southwestern Loca
will be one price to everybody, and
advance subscribers will be charged
Sl.50 per year. The price of prin
paper has advanced nearly 10 pet
cent, and dollar papers will soon be I
thing of the past.
Mr.. Joseph Hadfeld, a pioneer resi-
dent of Wisconsin. died at his HON,
in Waukesha last Friday afternoon
aged - years. He was born Ii
Derbyshire, Eng. n ISIS. and cam,
to Waukesha in H.. Mr. Hadfeld wa
the chief owner o. he Hadfeld quar-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15

\ mass meeting Of the citizens of
Mineral Point will be held ut Opera
House Friday evening, March 10th,
1900, for the purpose Of discussing
the subject OF Il new city hall, All
voters are requested to attend and
express their views and offer sugges-
tons along this line. Signed:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point,
Wis as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
Phone o.

Eugene J. Hall, the poet and pub.
Usher, says that one dose Of
FOLEYiS HONEY AND TAR re-
stored his voice when hoarsencss
threatened to prevent his lecture at
Central Music Hall. Chicago. East
man & Mcserole. 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fnnd the money on fifty cent bottle
Of Greenc's Syrup Of Tar II IL fails TO
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle to prove satis-
factory or no pay. ". II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
An Entirely New Stock

OF fine Writing Paper and Envcl-
opcs has just been placed ON display
nj Nivian's Pharmacy. Best brands
and latest STYLES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
To stock buyers and Feeders.

For Sale, 81 head Of 3 year old
steers. on the +. =. Leayitt farm. In
the town OF Waldwick.
r. j. PESHALLEGoN, Admir-.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
White NNandottc

eggs; Slo0 per setting, These are
from Chicago prize winners.
Mrs. j. t. OATES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
For the CrN Latest

In fine Writing Paper and Envel-
opcs call at Niviau's Pharmacy.
The very choicest brands and all of
the latest styles.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-03-15
For Sale.

4 ten horse power steam engine
and boiler, new. Also two shops for
rent. Inquire OF Simon 5. Lanyon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
MUNYON'S
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E
able to Judge at present there was no
lack of cooperation and no aVoidabie
delay.
In giving the daily record of steps the
government had taken with view TO
rescuing the legations. Mr.. Frederick
stated that, July g. the government
proffered financial assistance TO Japan
with the special object of relieving tne
legations. The government, ne said.
would press forward by every means IN
its power to the relief of the legations,
In the Yant Use sphere British ships ana
forces would assist the viceroys but must
limit their undertakings TO the delehce o.
Shanghai The government mad Thought
il wise to order third brigade from IN
lia. in readiness for possible emefSeh-
cies.
The cabinet Mr.. Broderick said. was
completely unanimous against partition
of China. which would be fraught with
infinite danger. and the government hdd
no reason to believe they were at Nafl-
ance with any of the European powers In
that respect. Further. the government
would do nothing to set up anything nut
a Chinese administration in emma. Inc
government had not in contemplation the
idea of organizing the Chinese army I'M
der foreign officers. What form the IN
demnity should take must be ieit Tor III
ture consideration.
Mr.. Frederick thought il was time
when the less said the better. Great
changes might result from the recent
calamitous events, but he hopea the cu-
ropean powers would discover some
foundation upon which to build up Chi-
nese government which would ensure
civilizing rule 10 a population forming
one-third of the human race
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
BELuIGERENT Or. TANNER
Creates 4 Big Scene Tor Even the DisorderIy
English Commons.

London. Aug. 2.-Once more DIR.
Charles Tanner. Nationalist member
for the middle division of Cork. has
been suspended. and. although in this
instance the suspension was only for
one night il was accompanied by
scenes that would have marked the
most disorderly legislature in the
world.
After opposing a vote in supply. DIT.
Tanner was appointed a teller. Subse-
quent to the division the chairman an
nounced that DR.. Tanner had grossly
insuIted him on account of the APP
pointment and that he would suspend
him for the remainder OF the sitting.
Gestulatlng wildly, DR.. Tanner deted
the chairman. the House and the whole
English nation. Amid a deafening up
roar he declared that the chairman was
merely one OF the premier's minions
ana then he exclaimed: Il defy the
whole lot of you. | throw that in your
teeth AS an Irishman | leave the pub
lie with greater pleasure than ! ever
entered H."
Then. while said members rose in
their seats and tried to drown these
utterances. DIR. Tanner. still yelling de-
tiance, went out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
scHREINER DEFENDS HIMSELF.
Denies Being Responsible Tor losu'''c'e"' Ssp'
Colony Miiiiary Deisncss.

Cape Town, Aug. Nv. +. ochreinei
late premier of Cape Colony, speaklhs
in the House Assembly, To-Day an
nOunced his intention to support an
amendment to the governments treas
on bill which, without disapproVihs
martial law, declares its continuance
in certain districts contrary 10 the
rights of British subjects. he TOOK
the ground that the amendment would
not hamper imperial action. The occa-
sion was seized by Mr.. Schreiner TO
make a long and eloquent explanation
Of his attitude throughout the war IN
South Africa.
IF have been guilty" he exclaimed,
Regarding the insufficient colonial de-
fences. the military authorities have
been 10 times more guilty. | delayed
calling out the volunteers until the IN
vasion of the colony compelled II. l
was not aware at that time OF the
weakness of the imperial force"
He vigorously denied the existence
of an Afrikander conspiracy, declaring
that sympathy with the Beers did not
mean disloyalty, provided true ale
glance was maintained. Mr. Schreiner
paid an enthusiastic tribute to the hu-
name methods Of Lord Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
THE CONQUER0Rs CONQUER.
Win First Prize from l6 Competitors. 8 81
Whom Play Over 200 Feet.

Boston. Aug 1.-The Conquer0rs Of
South Weymouth fully justified their
name at the firemen's tournament at
Combination park. in the Elk's carni-
val. this afternoon. by outplaying 10
other contestants in Il trial remarkable
for the fact that Il of the Il compan-
les made a record % over 200 feet.
Conquerors distance was 229 feet. IL
inches. winning first prize of $500: Cen
eral Taylor of Eeverett. Won second
prize. playing 223 feet. rs inches: Red
Jacket of Cambridge. third, 2I feet.
Az inches: Roxbury Veterans OF Bos-
ton. fourth, PA feet. 3ia inches: and
Hancock. No. l, of Brockton, fifth. 2l2
feet. pa inches.
But five prizes We're awarded. Among
the other contestants We're the Gen.
Butler of Lowell. 204 feet inches;
Washington. No. ,. of Brooktield. POI
feet. inches: and the Uncle Sam of
Manchester. n. H.. 1I6 feet. SIS inches.
These companies stood 10th, 18th, and
10th respectively on the list.
Among the judges was Chief +. l..
Hosmer 90 Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
THE cHAUTAUQUAN ASSEMBLY.
The Various CLASSES Orgaaized-Leciure on
BE a martinique Evening Program.

Ocean Park Old Orchard, Me-, Aug.
AT the Chautauqua Assembly. to-
day, the morning devotional service was
conducted by Rev. w. p. Curtis of
Rhode Island. Following this was the
opening session of the school of ora
tory and physical culture. in charge of
Miss Sadai p. Porter of Peabody, Mass.
Miss Martin of Whitfield, Mass. met
a large number of children at Curtis
Home and organized her class in Bible
study. In the afternoon, following a
musical prelude by the Assembly
Quartet. Rev Kerr Boyce Upper, ID.
D.. lectured to a large audience on the
topic BE a Man" At the close of the
lecture Prof. AbOrn organized the As
sembly chorus and conducted the open
| ing chorus drill.
The evening entertainment was a
| unique program of readings and dra-
matte selections presented by Mr.. and
| Mrs. Francis Labadie under the title
| An Original Idea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
China War Notes.

Admiral AleXieff has gone to New
Chwang where the position of the Rus
SLAMS is regarded as serious.
The Cologne Gazette asserts that the
powers will organize special protection
| for their troopships in Chinese waters
against possible attacks by the Chin
| csc fleet.
The battleship Redoubtable. bearing
Admiral Pottire. who will command the
French fleet in Chinese waters. and the
cruiser Chasseloup Laubat. sailed from
| Cherbourgh. Thursday.
The second battalion of the 5th In
fantry left Baracoa. Thursday. for New
York on board the transport McPher-
son. Major Borden is in command.
Major Aleshire, former chief quarter
master of the department, is aboard.
| en- route to China.
The Cologne Gazette. Thursday.
stated that the government has char
tered the North German Lloyd Co.'S.
steamers Barbarossa. koningen Lust
and Friedrich Der Crosse Ia convey
troops to China. Each of the steamers
named has a capacity of 5000 men.
The war department at Washington
| has been Informed that three companies
| of the lst Infantry have left Havana
| on the transport Rawlins. This shows
| that the yellow fever outbreak in that
regiment has not been serious enough
to prevent sending the troops home.
| The German transports Rhein and
| Adria sailed from Bremerhaven for
| China with the staff of the expedition
airy corps. Emperor William and the
| Empress visited both vessels on the
eve Of their departures and bade the
officers adieu. They We're enthusiastic
| cally received. --...
captain Stones battery of light in
| fantry, which has fer the past three
days been giving exhibitions at Med
ford passing through Boston, Thurs
day. on its way to Fort Adams.
in New Port. Il. L.. where. after being
supplied with new clothing, 1t will go
overland to the Pacific coast and
| thence to China.
| Orders have been received at the
Charlestown navy yard to put the gun
boat Bancroft into commission as soon
as possible. She has been lying in or
binary for more than a year. 1t is
thought likely that she can be ready
to sail, about Aug. IS. The inference
is that the Bancroft will be sent to
China. as she is just fitted for the
river Strand for general work.
A Tokeo correspondent of the Japan
Herald. in a lengthy article. says: In
spite of eXultant articles in the foreign
press. exhorting Japan to heroic en-
deavors, she does not enter the China
campaign with pride. The nation at
large condemns it. Japan. it is alleged.
has been dragged into it" The cores
pendent prophesies war with Russia
over settling up accounts in China and
says China would throw in its lot with
Japan against Russia.
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Continued from page IL

sluggish while they are engaged in
their dimcuit and bloody work, and if,
from our place OF security. we only
curiously look on while they wrestle
in battle.
mot only should we mobilize battalions
of troops. but we should also and shall
set In motion an army of trained people
to beg and entreat for our brethren that
they may strike into the wild chaos with
sword in hand. May they strike for our
most sacred possessions We would pray
that God the Lord may make heroes of
our men and lead those heroes to victory
and that then with laurels on their he'll
NETS and orders on their breast He may
lead them home to the land of their
fathers.
Our fight will not be finished in one
day: but let not our hands grow weary
or sink until victory Is secured. Let our
prayers be as wall of fire around the
camp of our brethren. Eternity will re-
veal the fulfillment of an old promise.
Call upon me in trouble and | will de-
liver thee. There. pray continuously"
The Vienna correspondent of the Times
says: The Neue Freie Presse greets the
decision of the British and American gov
ernments TO advance to Pekn independ-
entity with the greatest satisfaction. 1t
believes that the reason of these two
powers will put an end to the paralysis
occasioned by the unsolved question of
the chief commander and will inspire the
combined forces with fresh life and vigor.
1t says that when once the Anglican
lean troops assume the offensive, the
others will follow suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-03
CHINESE FORTRESS TAKEN.
Gen. AjgustoH Takes Fort at Hung Hun -Rsb.
els DEFY Imperial Authority.

St Petersburg, Aug. 2.-General
Grodekoff. under date of Wednesday,
Aug. l. telegraphs as follows:
1.-THE Chinese fortress at Hung Hun
was stormed by General Ajgustoff,
July 50, thus relieving the posts of
Neutrality-suspicious. and Postja. threaten
ed by the Hung Hun garrison. Many
guns were taken. The Russians loss
was two officers and six men killed and
four men wounded
A communique in the Official Messen-
ger says: Information concerning the
march Of events in China shows the
absolute powerlessness of the Pekin
government against the rebels.
1.-THE Chinese Emperor's message to
the Gar, dated July 3. substantially in
the same terms as those to President
Mckinley, President Loubet and Queen
Victoria recited the Cars reply to his
previous message and expressed grief
over the disorders in China.
THE absence of news from Pekin as
to the fate of Russian and other min
listers renders mediation difficult. Rus
sion efforts will be directed to restore
order in China. in which Russia is will
! ing to aid the Emperor"
The Chinese minister, Yang Lu. on be-
| half of the other Chinese ministers al
| European capitals. has cabled the gov
ernor of Shan Tung a demand that the
| members of the legations be permitted
free Geographic communication with their
| governments and be sent to Tien Tsin
| under a Chinese escort.
Advices received by the Russian cen
eral staff from Tien Tsin estimate tina,
there are $1,000 trained Chinese troops in
| Pekin in addition to a large force OF
| Boxers whose strength is not yet broken
In the opinion of the general staff tho
| march on Pekin before the end of tn.
rainy season will be risky. the climate
| being changeable. -.