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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
THE SAFE OPENED.
Burglar Loots the Post Office
at Mechanic Falls.
Opens Safe and Secures About $500
in Money and Stamps.
Mysterious Stranger Who Bought Candles Sus
pected and Wanted by Police.

Mechanic Falls. Me. May 31.-The
glars. during tho night ana the safe
was opened ana 500 in money and
stamps were taken. The thief took
prccaution Of cutting the telephone line
ana the tools he used in his operation
were stolen from Dooley's blacksmith
shop. The post office is kept by ]. II.
Decosta. When Mr.. Decosta went to
the office, this morning. he discovered
that the place had been entered.
The safe was open. The door had
been bored. but it had not been forced
open with explosives, the thief appar-
entity having discovered the combina-
ton. II was seen that the telephone
line To the store had been cut ana the
tools used and some candles Were
scattered about the floor.
The safe which had contained money
ana stamps amounting to about $500.
had been cleaned cut. The authorities
were rltiiicd as soon Us the burglary
became known and an investigation
showed that the tools had come from
Doclcy's shop.
1t was also learned that Fred L.
Merritt. a st2rekeeper here. sold some
candles to a stranger. yesterday. Mer-
rift describes the man, giving his
height as about ; feet. inches. weight
40 pounds ana saying that he had
broad shoulders, smooth face ana hands
like mechanic. Apparently ne was
about 80 years Of age.
The police are acting on the theory
that this was the man who robbed tn.
p st office and they are trying to trace
II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
THE DRAG NET
Gathers in Fugitive Gov. Ban
q guet, AguinaIdo's Ally.
Detachments Pursuing Natives Who
Rushed San Miguel de Mayumo.
Gen. Otis Detained al Frisco by Smallpox on
the Transport.

Washington, May 3l.-The following
dispatch was received at the war de-
partmcnt, today, from Gen. MlCAr-
thur at Manila:
Small surreuders continue in the de
partmcnt Of northern Luzln. Corino
fugitive governor. Benguct. rich. &C
tive friend of Aguinaldo, captured
yesterday, near Kagayan, important
While scouting near san Miguel Dc
Mayumo Nuzom. May %, capt
Charles u. Roberts. Privates John a
Mcintyre and Lyon ". Aiken wer,
captured: Sergeant john Gallen: Pri-
Yates Joseph McCourt ana John y
Green. killed; George Ringer. wound
cd. thigh. All of Company !, 35th Reg
imcnt. L. s. y"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
MCGOWAN FOUND GUILTY.
Sentenced 10 Suspension Tor Two Years on
Hall Pay for Killing Filipino

Washington. May 3l.-The naval
courtmartial which has been trying
Capt John McGowln on charges of
scandal us conduct and neglect of duty
in connection with the killing by him
IF Il Filipino, while in command of the
Monadnock in the Philippines, today
submitted its conclusions to the secre-
tary Of the navy for consideration.
The Hurt found the captain guilty Of
the charges ana specifications ana scn-
fenced him to be suspended from duty
On half sea pay for Two wears ana tn
he reprimanded by the secretary.
There was. however a unanimous rec
ommendation for ciemoncy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
SMALL P0X ABOARD
Iransp0r, Meade al San Francisco. Nay De
tain Gen. Otis Indefinitely.

san Francisco May 3l-The transport
Meade, with Gen. +. :. Otis. arrived la ST
night y days from Manila. The Meade
had three cases of smallpox aboard. She
WAS placed in quarantine. where she viii
re main an Indefinite time.
General Otis stated II the quarantine
officials that he vas in excellent health
ana wished TO land to take a train for the
East a. sDon as possible. A quartermaS-
ter. a stowaway ana a soldier are infect
ed with smallpox.
The Meade had on board the bodies Of
IL soldiers who died in the Philippines
There was one death On the way over.
The transports passenger list numbers
~ cabin and 1Ji storage PASS gerS.
Thu presence of smallpox an tn" vessel
m4kes the time OF Gen. otis landing very
indefinite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
KANSAS ClTYS GREED.
exor5itant Hotel Rates May Cause Loss OF
Democratic Convention.

Nashville. Tenn. May 3I.-Hon. Jas VI.
icau. Democratic national committeeman
from Tennessee. has written Chairman
Jones requesting a called meeting If the
committee. His avowed purpose is tho
selection ~ some place other than Kan
sas City for the national convention NJ
1900. ami the reason il the eXorbitant
rates charged TN the hotels NJ Kansas
City. The best offer the Tennessee dele
cation has been able to secure IS s. per
day each for lodging. with the under
standing that four days at least be paid
for. and $50 per day for parlor Or re-
ception room under the same conditions
Mr. Head declares that these rates are
out of all reason and that he will use his
utmost endeavor towards making a
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
Ra,h Democratic Caucus.

Path. Me. May 31.-(SpeciaD.-The
Path Democrats. tonight. chose tines"
delegates to the district convention:
Augustus Percy. George Hughes James
- uuIioan Edwin NJ. Fuller. Fred w.
Hartnctt, Edward G. Piutnfher, Ed-
ward ]. Murphy, John scout HERBERT
ID. Maxwell. Joseph Torrey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
SEMI IN PURSUIT.
Detachmcnts Alter the Band OF FiIipinos Who
Captured Capt. Roberts.

Manila. May 3l-A number uf rifles
have been surrendered AT Cuyapo ana
more are expected.
The fugitive governor If Bcneuct prov
nvc. j rich. influential ana devoted
friend ~ AGuinaldo. WAS captured at
AIiit. yesterday.
Grant ana Funston have sent dctdch-
mruts i'm pursuit OF tn" Insurgents who
iuShcd the town Of san Miguel De May
umo near hero. Tuesday. killed five Amer
leans wounded seven ana captured capt
Roberts Of the 18th Infantry ana two en-
listed mon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
A WARRANT FOR TAYLOR
Issued Tor Completely 10 the murcer OF CIV
Goebel.

Frankfort. Ky. May 1.-Judge Can
trill. today. directed Circuit Court
Clerk Ford to issue a bench warrant
for the arrest Of Former Governor
Taylor. The warrant is based on an
indictment secured. several weeks ago,
charging Taylor with being an access
sorry t. the assassination Of William
Goebel A warrant was issued and
placed in the hands Of Deputy Sheriff
John Suter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
Old
Stand
Old
Stand
Fresh Goods.
New Telephone, 2O2.3.
Works fine, try il.
F. N. Hayes & Son,
aR1kcIs,
Opp. JOnrnsl Office.
mar, eodtf .lstp
FAIR. TODAY AND SATURDAY.

Washington May M.-Forccast for Fri
day ana Saturday in Maine: Generally
fair. Friday ana Saturday; fresh south
crly winds Massachusetts,. partly cloudy
Friday probably showers and cooler; Sat
urday, partly cloudy, fresh westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01

II was said. Thursday, in authentic
quarters At New York. that the Aliens
nf Scotland and Canada are behind the
propnsed new Royal Ulster Steamship
90. Limited, which was recently incor-
narrated under the laws of New Jersey.
II is said the Allans propose to merge
the AlIan-State Line and all of their
other transatlantic services under the
single head Of the Royal Ulster Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
NEW AR RIVALS

Of fine goods are Il common occurrence
at our grocery. Inferior food products
are never cheap, no matter how low
priced. All our lines have the true
cheapness Of prime quality. STAPLE and
fancy: green, dry ana liquid; domestic
and imported. its all thc same; our
store is headquarters for Cruit ana con
fectionory Strawberries ana All green
stuff fresh every day. Baked beans
and brown bread every Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
56TH CONGRESS-.
Antitrust Matter Stirs Up
Great Feeling in House.
Both Sides Charge the Other with
Playing to Political Galleries.
Vote Will Be Taken Today on Constitutional
Amendment Resolution.

Washington. May 31.-The House. to-
day. under a special order adopted
after an exceedingly hot debate in
which the leaders on both sides charE-
cd each other with playing to political
galleries. entered upon the cOnsidcra-
tion If the resolution reported from the
judiciary committee proposing consti-
tutiunal amendment to lodge III Con-
gress the power to define regulate,
control, prohibit or dissolve trusts, mo-
nopolies or combinations.
Under the terms of the order, today.
with a night session was devoted To
debate and. tomorrow. at O'Clock. the
vote is to be taken without opportunity
to amend. Saturday is to be devoted
to HE bill to amend the Sherman anti
trust law. The Democrats charged that
NE proposed constitutional amendment
Was objectionable in every way: that
ii Was mere political prrtcXt: mat ID
the rnd III the session for election pur-
poses il the coming campaign. The
Republicans repudiatod the charge Of
bad faith.
y constitutional amendment requires
two-thirds vote to adopt, or 236 v0tca
with the present membership of the
House. The Republicans have only lS6
votes. 80 less than the requisite two
thirds Today. the only speakers Wer"
Messrs Ray. n. y, Terry. Ark, and
Lanham, Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
Boston Forecast.

Boston. May 31.-Forecast for Friday
Partly cloudy weather. possibly luca
showers and thunder storms; Saturday
generally fair, variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01

The special agent of the United States
at Honolulu reports to the department of
state that the Hawaiian authorities have
declared the Hawaiian islands tree from
infection by the hubonic plague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
CONTINUED on page p

Half the ills that man is heir to come
from Indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens and tones the stomach,
/ makes indigestion impossible.
mon, wed, fri6Swky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01
BOUND FOR PEKiN.
Allied Foreign Forces Start
from Ten Tsin
10 Protect Their Several Legations at
the Chinese Capital.
Isung Ii Yamen Wisely Decides Not TO 0p-
pose Moving the Troops.

lien ism, May 3l.-A special tram
started for Pekin, this afternoon. with
| nc + Loving fore $: Americans, seven
| officers ana IS men: British. three Of
iicers and Y men; Italians, three off
| GERS and - men; French, three Off
GERS ana Y men; Russian four officers
| ana Il men; japanese, two officers
ana "a mon
The foreign contingent ais, took
with them five quick-nring guns Ii is
rumorei mere that foreign troops will
be opp sed at the first gate Of the
| Chinese capital, outside the wall
Pekin, May 2l.-At go A n. today,
| the foreign ENJOYS received the reply
Of the Tsung Ii Yamen to their UIti-
| matum Of yesterday, calling upon the
Chinese auth pritics t1 consent To the
landing ~ 4 force If marines tl come
M Pckin tY guard the legations. The
ultimatum fixed ; "A. MI, today. ls the
hour at pr before which tn" reply must
| BE- forthcoming. The Tsung Ii Yamen
| agreed u Withdraw opposition to the
| coming ot The guards.
Ten TsiE, June 1-Coldbeck & Nc
GreSor's warehouse and the Equitable
Insurance Office have been destroyed
by fire. believed to be of incendiary
! origin.
London May 1.-The London CORE
| Sppnd- Mt Of the Times, taIegra phing,
| Wednesday. says: The damage To the
railroad ~ estimated at COO. 9oU The
government supports rather than con-
| dennis the Boxers" NJ one has vet
| been arrested. No foreigners has been
| seriously injured. though murders Of
native Christians are daily reported
from the country
Washington. May 31-The following
cablegraIn has been received at the
navy department from Admiral
Kempff:
Tong ku ITaku), May 80.
| 10 Secretary Navy. Washington:
| One hundred men landed and sent
lien Tsin, Yesterday. Fifty Of these 70
to Pekin. this day. Other nations land
81 men. tSigned) kempff"
The Chinese minister, Mr. WI Ting
Fang, called al the state department.
at an carly hour, today. to talk with
secretary Hay. He had no informa ton
from his own government as to thu
critical situation in China and was
anxious for news.
Resident representatives, of nearly all
of the other nations interested in the
chinese situation are among See.
| Hays callers. today. But as in the
ease If thu Chinese minister none Of
them had received any information
| from lis own government bearing upon
thu situation.
Count Cassini. the Russian ambus
sador. who il leaving the United
States for Il visit to Europe ana called
to say good bye to Sec. Hay. is dccid-
eddy Of the opinion that much unwar-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01

House. The kcpubllCdnS nave only lND
votes. 80 less than the requisite two
thirds. Today. the only speakers Wer"
Messrs. Ray. n. y, Terry. Ark, and
Lanham, Texas.
When the House met. Dalzcll, from
the committee Oh rules, presented IN"
special order for the reconsideration n
th- antitrust resolution and bill which
he Withdrew. vest rday - allow the
House to dispose % private pension
bills
The rule was the same as that here
tof.re prepared. except that it provid-
cd for vote on the amendment. on
Friday. and the bill. on Saturday.
DaIzeII explained that the rule pre-
scented was for the consideration of the
two measures reported by the judiciary
committee the resolution for Constl-
tutional amendment empowering Con
gress to enact Legislation dealing with
trusts and the bill Of the amendment
Of the sherman antitrust law.
Richardson. the minority leader,
criticIsing the rule. declared that it
was framed 10 bring the House to a
vote on the resolution without oppor-
tunity t. amend if. The whole mat
ter. he said. is for political effect.
The Democratic party continued
Richardson. believes the evils of trusts
| should h. checked. and We on this side
are ready ANA willing to vote for any
measure for their suppression and con
trol WE would even vote for cunstitu-
tionaI amendment If On" were necessary,
hut thc proposed consul u'i'''i di'ic'',,
ih'hl "iii I"' ScrNr NJ. h"' it,
hiV" tAatlE thc IpP'S''' I'LL tit III
take away from thc S'itrH lHe i''Nc' M
l"Elsla'' against 'iu@'9' 'oi ''''
cry D'hio''"t on VT
ili'"'"' '"' ii'- ~ ''' In
''aI u'9' "Io ,.,.a ,,,,.n
S'''' WIN ...t,. ,,.,.,,.,,,.,,
'A'S ''.H'' ,.,
Ff"SH nor 'i''"' i'''"' 'U
SON II thtF" were i ~"
although u lhN''N'S = "'''' a. ~ ~
IN nt - organic ia"' n Sdlu' i'V'
debate might WIN PI'Pil'tH r. MT
manl"d Hnt II IT Hyl HMM Hu'7' III
ana time enough haS pe'h ailo"eu I"'
gentlemen to PHI themselves oh Irc-
nrd why do Wt not allow ah'iiH-
ments " y" offered: cur JustliirItloh
is perfect one. ThlS Is 4 proposition
Of the majority. we VIII pe h'Id r.
spoAs!hl'. me opposition VIII n"t
snare the buFd'h b"iI'H IL w.
Ihereupa n We come |" you say HiN
rms Is our proposition. lou can lake
1t or array yourself aaS!hS' IL We
VIII place II before the people ana De
fore the next session al congress con
Nenes they VIII VIII nave ample tllhe
I" discuss ana pass upon y. rms Is
radical acton. was inclined 70 crltl-
clse II When the Democratic leader,
Mr.. Bryan. suggested it at Chicago. |
criticised it az undcmocratic. Since
that time Mr. Bryan has remained Sill
ent. but we are now here submitting
it, You can either approve it or go on
record against it," Ecpublican aD-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01

London. May 1.-The London CORE
Spondr nj q the Times, telegraphing,
Wednesday, says: The damage 10 the
railroad ~ estimated at GOO eoU. tn
government supports rather than con
demns the Boxers" M one has yet
been arrested. NJ foreigners has been
seriously injured. though murders Of
native Christians are daily reported
from the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01

Washington. May 31-The following
cablegram has been received at the
navy department from Admiral
kempff:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-01

! Ten TsiE, June 1.-Coldbeck & Nc
GreSor's warehouse and the Equitable
Insurance Office have been destroyed
by fire, believed TO be of incendiary
! origin.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-18
OFFICIAL CANVASS.
Iowa Legislature Counts the Vote
Cast for Governor at the Elec-
ton Last N0ycmbcr

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 1O.-The state
legislature canvassed the votes cast
TOR governor and lieutenant governor
at the general election in Novembe.
with the following result for COVER
nor: Total vote, 434, O3G; Shaw, $780,
1914: White, 1s4,003; Atwood, 1881 :;
Lloyd. 1897: kremer. 761; Heacock.
asa. This gives Gov. Shaw a plurality
OF 55,461. and a majority over all of
44,ss2- shaw's plurality two years ago
was 10000, and his majority about H.
co.,
The figures on lieutenant governor
are: Total number of votes cast. 42S.-
C2G; Nilliman. 23S.91O: Bevis us. $780,
Pugsley, 1875: Harvey. LIT; Brom.
ner, 796; Leonard, 42s. Milliman's
plurality is 60,3G0: his majority, 1904
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-18

sold. He did not believe Senator Beveridse
wouia advise the American people to do
ms ming or to do anything so base as to
strike down the infant Filipino republic
Not Due to Talk in This Country.
senator Hoar referred to Senator Bev-
eiluge statement that the present condi-
uoh OF warfare was due to utterances in
inns country. This he denied and pointed
OUT That in December. 1898, the president
had sent a proclamation to Gen. Otis for
publication to the Filipinos. Gen Otis re-
turned the proclamation with the state
ment that after full consideration of the
terms sovereignty right of cession,"
etc, ne was convinced they were calculated
10 cause a.: :;-:nediate outbreak of HOSTILE
les. Cen Otis amended the proclamation
oy making the statement: II am con-
WINGED that it is the intention of the gov
eminent of the United States to seek the
establishment of the most liberal govern
ment in the Philippines"
After reading some passages from official
reports Senator Hoar concluded, promising
to discuss the question fully in the near fu-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-18
VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN.
American Soldiers Are Driving the
Insurgents in All Directions
South of Manila

Washington. Jan. 13.-Gen. Otis has
made report to the war department in
regard to the military operations in
Luzon, south of Manila, showing the
capture of several towns and a large
number of prisoners with arms and
ammunition. The message is as fol-
lows:
Manila, Jan. 12.-continued operations
Bates command South Manila; Thirty
seventh and Thirt y-ninth regiments Ca
lamba; commanded by Rul'ard. On Janu-
airy Bu!lard, with two battalions Thirty
ninth. attacked force insurgents in V
ity driving enemy, capturing tow.
Cabayuo, following day Binan, enem.
loss 80 killed. large number wounded. 90
prisoners and rifles captured, casualties
three men slightly wounded
January g. Boyd. three companies Thir-
ty-seventh. captured Gen. Rial. Official
papers and property three miles east of
Los Banos: January 4. Long, detachment
Thirty-ninth attacked insurgents at Car
mona, 20 killed, no casualties: January g..
Billiard, with portions Thrty-seventh
and Thirty-nnth regiments, attacked enc
my South Calamba. whom he drove be-
You'd santo Tomas, killing a. capturing
artillery, casualties one private killed :
capt. Baker and Lie1s. .'sl!ta Thirty-ninth.
slightly wounded: January II, Cheatham,
niflS-SeNehth, lV6 men. supported by ar
tillery attacked insurgents two miles west
santo Tomas driving them from that sec
ton. no casualties: Schwan's column con-
sisting squadron Fourth. one of Eleventh
cavalry, Thirtieth, Forty-sixth infantry,
and six Nordenfeldt guns, under Capt
Van Dusen, seized Binan Slang, Jndang
Naic, scattering enemy, who were severe
ly punished. Wheaton's column three
troops Eleventh cavalry. Fourth. Twen-
ty -eighth, Thirtyeighth and Forthwith
regiments. Aston and kenley's batteries,
have driven enemy from all important
points north of Siland line; had heavy
lighting, captured considerable public
property inflicting heavy loss upon and
scattering enemy; Schwans column now
moving in northern Batangas in southerly
direction. All Cavite province occupied
by Wheaton's command, heavy loss to
enemy during week in men. ordnance and
other property; all operations very success
full. OTJSn
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-18
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
For the Week Ending Jan. 49,

OF tHe w eek fnO1nE Jan. III.
The influenza is becoming epidemic
in Great Britain.
Fire destroyed the business section
of Dassel, Mimi.
The Union county bank of Railway
\. j., has suspended.
John Walter Smith (dem.) has been
inaugurated governor of Maryland.
\ Hebrew charity ball Melted S27,-
500 for various Chicago institutions.
An earthquake in the Caucasus de-
stroyed ten villages, killing 1000 per-
sons.
Michigan triumphed over Chicago
in the intercollegiate debate in Ann
Arbor.
w. w. Ogilvie. the millionaire mil
Ter of Canada, fell dead on the street
in Montreal.
The report of the death of Pres
ident Manuel San Clemente of Colon
bia was false.
Julia McNair Henry, widow of Gen.
Guy V. Henry, has been granted a
pension of $50 a month.
DR.. Theophilus Fravel and his wife
an aged couple. died nearly at the
same time in Westville, Ind.
The ear barns and all of the cars of
the Holland & Lake Michigan railway
We're burned at Holland, Mich.
Mrs. Martha Elvira Stone, postmis
tress at North Oxford, Mass. since
1857, died at the age of So years.
eph Gates. town treasurer of Glen
Haven, Wis, and secured $4,000
Many thousands of head of stock
We're frozen stiff and two men per-
ished in blizzard at White Oaks. \. NJ.
The National Bank of Commerce and
consolidated with capital of SlO,0OO,-
600.
Governor General Wood has ordered
military authorities not to interfere N
Cuban civil affairs except in santa
ton.
The National Building Trades Coun-
ell in session in Milwaukee reflect
ed Edward Carroll, of Chicago, pres
ident.
Miss Cecilia Miles, only daughter of
Gen. Nelson a. Miles, was married in
Washington TO Capt Samuel Heber.
U. S. A.
The control of the Lake Erie & West
ern railroad has passed to the Lake
Shore &; Michigan Southern Railway
company.
Mrs. Elizabeth j. French. NJ d.. aged
20 years, renowned as a physician and
temperance lecturer. died at her HON
in Boston.
Federico Mora, prosecutor of the
Cuban supreme court, has been re-
moved by Gov. Wood for attempts 10
defeat Justice.
The supreme court of Illinois de-
cided that the five per cent. tax rate
limit of the new revenue law was UNI
constitutional.
Martin Durham and w. d. Turne~.
officers of peace, We're shot to death by
two negroes at Ripley, Tenn, and
mob lynched the murderers.
Frank Careber was killed and
George Carpenter fatally injured in
collision While racing horses at But
Ter, Ind, and both animals were killed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-18
GAME TO THE LAST.
Dixon Accepts Severe Punishment
But Is Whipped by McGovern
in Eight Rounds.

New York, Jan. 1o.-Terry McGovern
Tuesday night wrested the feather
weight championship of the world from
George Dixon, who had defended it for
nearly nine years. To save Dixon from
knockout Tom O'Rourke. his man
ager. threw up the sponge in the eighth
round, when the negro was staggering
helplessly, bleeding and weak. but as
game as a dying gladiator. The fight
ook place before crowd that packed
he Broadway Athletic club. and the
ictory decided the ownership of a
10000 purse.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-18
inau.urated for second Term.

Des Moines. Ia, Jan. 12.-For the
second time, Gov. Shaw was inaugu-
rted as chief executive of the state.
9th of office was pronounced by Chief
Justice Granger, Of the supreme court.
il the presence of 5000 people. Services
consisted of parade from the state
!ouse. headed by a troop of the ma
tonal guard, and exercises at the
auditorium concluded with an ad-
d'ess by Lieut.. Gov. Milliman.