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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
100000 LOSS.
Utica. N. Y. Block Burned Valuable Town
and Masonic Records Burned.

Utica. n. " March 16-The Mohawk
Valley hotel block at Mohawk was
burned, early today. 1t was erected
in 1876. at a cost Of $4,000 and con-
tanned besides the hotel. five stores,
the post office, the offices of the town
clerk, justice of the peace. an insur-
ance office and the Masonic hall and
Opera house.
All the town records were burned az
We're also the records and charts of
the Masonic lodge. There We're 40
hoarders at the hotel. all of whom es-
capped without injury. One fireman
was slightly injured by the falling OF
the wall.
The total losses are estimated at
$lo0.0o0. The insurance will not ex-
coed SIS. 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Lewis A. Anderson of Skowhegan,
was in the city, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
NEW FINANCIAL BILL
Keeps Treasury Officials Busy With Bonds
and Applications Tor New Banks

Washington. March 1.-THE officials Of
the treasury are OVerrun with work a
result of the passage Of the new financial
bill. which involved the funding Of the
old long term bonds into new gold bonds
bearing per cent. interest. The appica-
tions for the exchange Of old bonds for
the new, up to the time Of closing the
department. today. amounted to about
27.00o.ooo. all but about S5,c0o,oo1 coming
from national banks.
The clerical force in the Office Of the
comptroller of the currency is busy eX-
amining applications for authority to es-
tabliSh national banks under the new
been received, and today, favorable ac-
ton was taken on Il number of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
THE TIME EXTENDED
For Rati'ying Reciprocity Treaties With the
British West Indies.

Washington. March 16.-Secretary Hay
and Lord Pauncefote. today. signed proto-
coils extending the time allowed for the
ratification Of the reciprocity treaties be
tween the United States and the British
West Indian islands of Jamaica Turks
and Cainos. Bermuda and the British
colony of Guiana.
The protocol provides that the ratifca-
tious shall take place as soon as possible,
or within Y months at the utmost. These
treaties are now pending before the Sen
ate behind the French reciprocity treaty
and the period allowed for their ratifca-
ton would expire in the ordinary course
about the end of the present month.
The extension does not mean that tine
state department has abandoned the idea
of securing action upon the treaties at
the present session of Congress but sim
ply marks a precautiOn taken to guard
against unexpected obstacles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
PUERTO RICO'S CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
Bill Nearly Completed by The House Committee
on lnsular Affairs.

Washington. March l6-Thc bill for cs
tablishinS civil government in Puerto
Rico has been practically completed by
the substitute committee of the House
committee on insular affairs.
The committee has incorporated provi-
sions relating to corporations. The bill
prohibits the issue of stock OF bonds cX-
cept for cash. or the issue of stock for
bond dividends.
1t prohibits the granting Of public
franchise by private bills but provides
for general franchise law. reserving To
the Legislature the power To amend al
ter or repeal franchises at Will and also
the right to purchase such franchises.
1t prohibits the organization of banks
of issue and the organization of agriCul-
tural corporations. The latter provision
is to prevent the agricultural lands OF the
island falling in;o the hands of big cor
poration.
1t also provides that banks procuring
title to lands in pay ment Of debts, must
dispose of such land within 1--WE years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
TRUTH GIVES BAIL.
Boston's Devine HeaIer's Case
Continued One Week.
Bail Fixed at $4,000 and the Prisoner
Furnishes Securities.
Attachment Placed on His Bowdoin Street
Property by His Landlady.

Boston, March 16.-Francis Truth,
the divine healer, who was arrested,
yesterday, was taken before the United
States court, today, to answer to
the charge Of fraudulently using the
mails. On request of his counsel the
hearing was continued, until next FRI
day.
Bail was fixed at $4,000, and upon the
presentation of surety, Truth was re-
leased.
This afternoon, Constable George w.
Green attached the property of Mr.
Truth at 6 and Bowdoin street, and
keeper was placed in charge.
This action was taken in a suit by
Mrs. G. w. Ellison, Mr.. Truths land
lady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
RUHuIN'S CHALLENGE
Ignored by All the Big Fellows Except Shar.
key. who Will Fight.

New York, March 16-Gus Ruhlin
today. issued a challenge to all the
crack big fellows, including Champion
Jeffries. and posted $500 with the
World as evidence of good faith. He
names Sharley first, and then extends
the offer to Mccoy. Fitzsimmons and
Jeffries in the order named Jeffries
Fitzsimmons and Mccoy disposed of
Ruhlin's challenge by saying they
would not fight him. Sharkey said he
would cover Ruhlin's money and would
sign whenever Rubin was ready.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
EXAMINATION. NEXT MONDAY.
Mn Charged With GoebeI's Murder Are TAX.
en- TO Frankfort, Ky.

Frankfort. Ky, March 16.-Secretary Of
State Powers. Captain Davis, w. B. Gull
ton and Harland Whitaker were brought
here from Louisville, today, in charge of
Sheriff Suffer and deputies. \ special de
tail of police and deputy sheriffs met
them at the train and they were marched
to the Jail through the streets, which
were lined with people who anticipated
their coming. There was no disorder and
the prisoners pleasantly greeted their
friends as they went to Jail
The prisoners were arraiSncd before
County Judge Moore at IL O'Clock. and
after some argument between the attor-
neys, Hasip. who was arrested several
days ago was released on $4,000 bail
Judge Moore set the examining trial for
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
GERMANY ADMITS RIGHT
OF United States to Send Warship to China 10
Protect Missionaries.

Berlin. March 16.-Referring to the
attacks ON American missionaries in
China and to the orders issued by the
United States government to Admiral
Watson to send warship to Taku, to
look after the interest of missionaries
high official of the German foreign
office said, this evening:
Germany does not claim authority
over the entire Shantung peninsula.
and the United States government has
perfect right to send ship there for
the protection of American citizens"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
Twin Sullivan Whips Joe Robinson.

Boston, March 16-Twin Sullivan
was given the decision over Prof. Joe
Robinson at the end Of l. rounds at
the Esotcric Club, tonight. Robinson
took the defensive all the way through
and the bout lacked snap, much clinch-
ing resulting. Previous to this bout
siX-round draw between Smoke"
Connors and Young Kelly and in an
other George LAWYER only lasted two
rounds before the colored fighter Poca-
hontaS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
NO USE FOR FAITH HEALING.
Lansrs Mcthotists Expci Pastor-Hc Taught
Faith Healing.

Wichita, Kan, March 1.-THE COM
mittee Of church conduct Of western
Kansas by Kansas Methodist confer
cnce has taken decided action against
faith healing and upon recommended
ton of Bishop Vincent. expelled Rev
:. u. osborne of the First Methodist
church at Pcaryville, Kansas who, last
fall. went to Chicago and studied faith
healing, receiving a diploma and took
up faith healing in connection with his
preaching
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
new notes to be known as UNITED States

new notes to be known as United States
post cheek notes"
Fifty million of United States notes of
denominations above so shall be replaced
with a like amount of fractional post
check notes from 5 to so cents The face
and back of the notes are to make them
payable to payee named hereon." in
place of the present inscription, payable
to bearer on demand and the face of
the notes shall have blank space to in
sert the name of payee, with space for
receipt and stamp.
The holder of any such post check, by
inserting the name of a payee and affix-
ing a postage stamp may forward the
same by mail to the designated payee
and il is redeemable at the post office
named The checks are then to be can
celled and new checks issued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
MILITIA APPROPRIATION.
Favorable Report on Bill 10 Increase from
$4,000 to S2.OOO.OOO.

Washington, March 16.-The House
committee on militia, today, drafted a
favorable report on the bill of Repre-
sentative Marsh of Illinois, increasing
the appropriation for the National
Guard and militia of the country from
s40O, 900 to s.. 600 900 annually. The bill
has attracted widespread attention in
militia circles, committee represent
ing the officers of all the states having
been here recently to carry the move
ment begun at their national conven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
IGNORED The KAISER.
Unpleasantness Arises Over Incidents at
Launching OF a Russian Warship.

Berlin. March 16-An unpleasant i'm
pression has been caused here by the
speech of Chaplain Maltchen Of the Rus
sian embassy. at the LAUGHING of the Rus
sian warship Askold, yesterday Ills re
William, who was present beyond rel
erence to the fact that His Majesty Is u
Russian admiral.
II is reported that Russian grand
duke found an excuse not to attend the
launching upon learning that Emperor
William would attend and would follow
his speech with Russophlle remarks,
which Russia does not desire. For these
reasons the Berlin morning papers give
verv meagre accounts of the launching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
UNABLE TO SECURE BONDS.
Or. Taller Held Tor Malpractice at Maiden :
Pleaded Not Guilty.

Maiden. Mass. March l6.-Dr. Henry
Taller who was arrested, last evening.
on A charge of malpractice. the victim be
ing Mrs Ethel \. Pike, wife of Robert
NJ. Pike of this city. was arraiGncd be
fore Judge Bruce. at the Maiden police
court, today. Through counsel. DR.. Taller
pleaded not guilty. He was held in $500
bonds until March y, to await the result
of the autopsy and inquest. He was I'M
able to secure bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Washington, March 16-Chairman
Ray of the House judiciary commit
tee, today. appointed the following
special subcommittee on trusts:
Messrs. Ray. Rep. n. Y; Jenkins. Rep,
Wis; Overstreet. Rep, Ind; Little
field. Rep. Me; Terry, Dem, Texas;
and Elliott. Dem, 5. c.
This special committee will consider
all bills and resolutions relating to
trusts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
Counsel for the Accused Men.

Louisville Ky. March 16.-As a result
of meetings held by IA number of citizens
of Louisville, it is announced that cx-
Governor John Young Brown has accept
ed the position of chief counsel for the
men arrested for the murder Of the late
VIM. Goebel, With him will be associ-
ated George Denny. w. c. p. Brccken-
ridge and several others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
$4,000 Fire at Brooklyn.

New York. March ia four-story
granite structure on the west pier OF the
Atlantic dock in Brooklyn was destroyed
by fire. tonight 1t was owned by the
brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Co. and
occupied by the Ellsworth Mfg. Co, man
ufaCturers of a patent coffee. The build
ing was stored with coffee. rice and
spices. The loss to the building was $685.
COO and the loss on the contents $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
ANOTHER APPEAL
To Be Made to President
by Governor Taylor.
Committee Will Visit Washington In
Charge Of the Message.
The Alleged Murderers Of Gocbel Taken to
Frankfort. KY, Friday.

Frankfort, Ky, March 16.-Gov. Tay-
lor is said to have prepared a state
ment making a second appeal to Presi-
dent Mckinley. John Yerkes of Dan
vile. and other Republican leaders
were called in conference at the exec
utive mansion and the paper submit
ted to them. a committee is to be
headed by Mr.. Yerkes and sent to
Washington to lay before the Presi-
dent whatever message is agreed upon
by the conference, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
Fell Through Elevator Well TO Death.

Boston. March 16.-Henry Copeland. an
express messenger in the employ of the
Boston & Springfield Dispatch Co. fell
three stories through an open elevator
well, this afternoon, in the building at
i6 Summer street. and was almost in
stantiy killed: He was about p years old
and lived in Medford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
POST CHECK NOTES.
New Scheme Tor Safely Sending Money
Through the Mails.

Washington. March Ex-senator McMil-
len in the Senate and Representative
Lentz in the House. today. introduced a
bill designed to afford an easy and mex
pensivp means of transmitting money ny
mail They provide that all United
States ana national bank notes, silver
certificates and treasury notes OF 81,
and s. denomination, shall be replaced by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
THE STEERING COMMITTEE
On Puerto Rican Tariff Legislation Announced
by Senator Allison.

Washington. March Ex-senator
Allison, chairman of the Republican
caucus of the Senate, today. announced
the steering committee on Puerto Ri
can legislation. 1t is composed of Sen
ators Foraker. Hale, Davis. Mcmillan,
Spooner, Warren and Kean
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
The NOblest Mind

The best contentment has" Yet. how
ever noble in mind. no man or woman
can have perfect contentment without
physical health. The blood must ba
kept pure and the stomach and diges-
tive organs in good order. The best
means for this purpose is Hoods Sar-
saparila. 1t promptly cures all blood
humors and eruptions and tones up the
system.
The favorite cathartic is Hoods Pills.
Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
DECLARES HIMSELF DICTATOR.
Pres. Ineclias Ct Costa RIGA, Heading on
MorA's Instruction.

New Orleans. March 1.-THE steamer
AnseIin brought passengers from Port
Limon and Greytown. today, who report
that President Ingelias OF Costa RlGa
has issued a proclamation SuSpendinS the
constitution of the republic and declaring
himself dictator until after the threat
ened invasion on tho part Of Mora occurs
or has been abandoned. The constitution
has now been suspended for two weeks
War is not seriously apprchcndcd.
Costa Ricl and Nicaragua. the paSSen-
gers say. are quiet but the troops in both
countries are kept thoroughly drilled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

In the House, Saturday, March Il. was
set aside for paying tribute to the mem
Dry of the late Representative Sidney p.
Epcs of Virginia. After agreeing to the
Senate amendments To a number of PEN
sion bills. the House in pursuance Of the
recently adopted rules setting aside alter
nate Fridays for the consideration of
claims. went into committee of the whole
and took up the consideration of private
claims.
The first bill called up was bill to pay
Representative Claude A. Swanson. Va.
sll69 the amount of expenses incurred by
him in connection with his contest in ex-
cess of the 5000 allowed by law.
SwanSon's seat was contested in the
last Congress hut the House twice re-
fused to consider the case.
Otcy. Va. is support of the claim, cited
instances in the past where claims in eN-
cess of the legal allowances had been
granted.
Crumpackcr Ind. opposed the bill. He
could see no reason why an exception
the law allowance of $1,000 ample
Some of the Democrats. he said, had
favored the abolition Of any allowance
on the ground that the allowance to con-
testants fOstered contests, but he thought
the law should stand until there Were
fair elections in the South. But bad
precedent had not been made by paying
this claim in excess of $1,000.
Burke. Tex, supported the claim. He
thought in all justice the expense to
which Swanson had been put should be
refunded to him. After some further de-
bate. the advocates of the bill agreed to
its withdrawal.
Half IA dozen private bills were passed.
The House then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

L. E. Hanson is back from Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
To Make April 10 a Legal Holiday.

Washington, March 16.-Representa-
tive Fitzgerald Of ssachusetts, to-
day. in PRODUCED a joint resolution to
make April 10 the anniversary of the
battle Of Concord and Lexington, a
legal holiday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
ON A COAL REEF.
Steamer Arthur Head Ashore Near Bermuda
Crew Being Taken OF.

New York, March ia cablcGram to
the marine underwriters here announces
the stranding on coral reef outside Ber-
muda of the British steamer Arthur
Head, from Alexandria, Egypt, Feb. $,
for Delaware Breakwater for orders The
cablegram adds that the steamer lies in
an exposed position. is in bad shape, and
that tugs We're reScuing the crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
IN THE HOUSE.
Swanson's Request for SI769 for Expenses
in Contest Case Is Turned Down.

Washington, March 16.-This was the
private bill day in the House under the
new rule. About two hours were spent
in the discussion of the bill to pay
Representative Swanson $l769 for extra
expenses incurred by him in his con
test in the last Congress. but the bill
was ultimately abandoned. Six bills
Of minor Importance We're passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
Hotel Burned q. Wayne. Pa.

Philadelphia. March 16.-The Bellevue
Hotel at Wayne, a suburb of this city.
was destroyed by fire. today. the result
Of defective heating apparatus The loss
is estimated at $4,000; partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Many umbrellas were turned inside out
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
TO PROTECT MISSIONARIES.
Sec. Long Orders Admiral Watson to Send
Warship to Ticho River. China.

Washington. March I6.-Secretary Long
has cabled instructions to Admiral Wat
son at Cavite to send warship to Taku
China. at the mouth of the Ticho river
to look after American missionary inter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
Dave Sullivan Whips Kid Broad.

a New York, March 1C.-At liz Rroadw,,
defeated TiILs ia', Dave Sullivan of Boston.
S-round h Miu Broad of Cleveland. i'm a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
Webster Davis Sails for Home.

Naples. March 16.-Webster Davis.
United States assistant secretary Of the
interior; sailed for New York; today. on
board the North German Lloyd steamship
Aller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
House Sub Committee on Trusts.

ests that are threatened He has left the
selection Of the ship to Admiral Watson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

DR.. ]. F. Hill is back from Rock
land, where he has been testifying as
an expert in a case at court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Sidewalk signs were called in yester-
day. There was no one to read them,
anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
$1,000 Fire al Fairhaven. VI.

FairhaVen, Vt. March 16.-Fire, today.
destroyed the large slate finishing shops
owned and occupied by Coulman a. West
colt The loss will reach about $1,000.
The citizens of Lagrange. Ind. have
BOARD that is out of the ordinary. A
skunk farm was started within the cor
pordtc limits of that city and the scent
was more than the neighbors could stand.
The remonstrance is drawn up in legal
form and is signed by 20 residents.
Wesleyan University. at Middletown.
Conn., may found an annex for women
students on the plan now in vogue at
Harvard and Brown Universities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

The one session alarm sounded at a
quarter Of twelve. much to the relief of
pupils ana parents. 1t has Tung many
times this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

There was a costume supper at the
congregational vestry, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

An article of merit Is sure to win. So
with the Hop Plasters which are used In
thousands of homes with confidence ard
success. Active the moment applied. All
medicine dcnle-a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Hall Of Vas
salboro, were in the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Frank l.. Thayer is confined to his
home with a severe attack of grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

The Dekes will give a reception, to-
night, at their clubrooms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17

Will II. Savage was in Skowhcgan
on business trip, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-17
WATERVILLE.

l.. l.. Hanson is back from Bangor.
Many umbrellas were turned inside out.
yesterday.
Lewis A. Anderson of Skowhegan,
was in the city, yesterday.
The Dekes will give reception, to-
night, at their clubrooms.
Will III. Savage was in Skowhcgan
on business trip, yesterday.
Frank l.. Thayer is confined to his
home with a severe attack of grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Hall Of Vas
were in the city, yesterday.
There was a costume supper at the
Congregational vestry, last evening.
Sidewalk signs were called in yester-
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THE PASSING THRoNG.
All the Worlds a Stage and Each
one Plays Part.

6. L. Tyson of Chagris was in
the city today.
Judge G. c. Potter is in the city
today from Gainesville.
N. R. Tisdal has returned from q
visit to Southern Texas.
Miss Fannie McGlassock has re-
turned from a visit to relatives in
Paris, Texas.
Velie Suggs and John Olive
have returned from a weeks visit
to Sugden.
Col. A. V. Doak returned to-
day from a visit to points in Texas
Mrs. o. T. Tyler has returned
from a visit to relatives in Denton
Texas.
Mrs. r. S. W. Parker and Mis-:
Hattie Donovan Bohanon returned
last night from a Christmas yisi
to Sherman.