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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Is IT HALL?
Edwin F. BIaney, Who Is
Under Arrest in Boston.
Thought to Be Edwin {. Hall Wanted
in Maine for Murder.
His Vile Accuses Him But Identity Is Not
Yet Established.

Boston, Oct. 29.-The arrest. last Fri
day. of a man giving his name as Ed
win +. Blaney for threatening his wife
developed, today. in a more serious
charge against him brought by his wife
and Blarey is now being held to await
the arrival of Maine officers who de-
sire him in that State to answer to a
charge of murder. committed some IL
years ago. Blaney was taken into GUS
tody. last Friday. on the complaint OF
his wife, who claimed that he had
threatened her life.
The man when arrested was in a
very nervous state, SO much 50 in fact
that it was thought best to send him
TO the hospital to regain his normal
condition. While there, his wife sought
the officers and stated TO them that
Blaney was a murderer. having killed
man in a logging camp in Maine. al
most dozen years ago.
When the officers learned Of this.
Blaney was taken from the hospital
where he had practically recovered and
locked up in station 10 at Roxbury. the
Maine authorities being notified in the
meantime.
Blaney refused to say anything about
the murder charge except that he knew
nothing of the case and that he might
have killed a dozen men during his life.
The Maine officers are expected in the
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
IMPORTANT RAILROAD HEARING.
Franklin. Somerset & kennebec Railroad PetI.
ton 10 Cross N. C. R. X. ceried.

Watervine. Me. Oct. CA ! hearing
before the STATE Board Of Railroad Com
missioners in ;his city. today. on a petit
ton Of the management Of the Franklin
Somerset & Kennebec Railroad ~, tor
right to cross the tracks Of The Maine
Central Railroad at Oakland. the petition
was denied and the commissioner ruled
that the petitioners had n stan I,s.l II
fllIfilnent. according to the evidence. Fl
a section OF the Acts q Isee THIS condI-
lion specifie,i that if The Franklin. SomeT-
st 4 kennebec Railroad GO. should paE
an notes and debts prior e Pc c5 / lss+
granted in 1897. should be extended Two
years. 4,
- - Naira Central Railroad Co. and
contested The authority Of he i,ra1klln'
Somerset & Kennebec Railroad Co. claim
Philbrpok OF this city. appeared for the
petitioners and asked for further consld-
s-ariou by the commissioners Al meet
ing 70 be held. Nov l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
no RECORD OF CRIME.
Attorney General Hanes Will no. Try for
EYsratition.

Waterville. Ne. Oct. .e.-Attorney
General Haines. when asked, this even
ing. if an effort would be made to ex-
tradite Edwin L. Hall. now held in
Boston and said to be wanted in this
State fer the alleged murder OF man
named Mckinney in Shirley. gave the
statement TO the press that he did not
think it advisable at this time to send
for Hall He said there was no record
in his office of any such a crime as
the one referred to and that it might
be impossible at this time to obtain
sufficient evidence to convict Hall. Mr.
Haines stated that if an investigation
warranted it and that would take some
time. in his opinion. the man would be
sem for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
EARTHQUAKE At ciRAcAS.
Pres. Castro Has Leg Bioken-i5 Persons
Killed a.d Many Injured.

Caracas. Venezuela. oct. 29.-At i.i6
A. NJ. today, Caracas was visited by a
severe earthquake. Fifteen persons
were killed and many others injured.
Great damage was done to buildings
including the Pantheon and the church
e.. The United States legation was
badly damaged. but all the occupants
escaped unhurt. President Castro. who
leaped from balcony on the second
floor or the government house, had one
Of his legs broken. William Heniy
Devotion Haggard. the British minister.
had a miraculous escape. the ceiling Of
the first story Of the British legation
having fallen upon him and buried him
in the debris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Prince Christian Victor Dead.

London. oct ga dispatch received
here from Pretoria announces the
death from enteric fever IF Prince
Christian Victor ~ Schleswig- Hol-
stein. eldest son Of Princess Helene Of
England and a grandson Of Queen VIC
toria He vas born in 1867 and was a
major in the Kings Royal Rifles.
The announcement Of Prince Chris
tan Vict0r's death was withheld from
the public by special desire If the
Queen and Prince Of Wales to avoid
casting a gloom on the city imperial
volunteer festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Weather Conditions and General Forecas.

Washington. oct. 29.-The barometer
is still low over southern Florida. and
Cuba. Rain has fallen along the Mass
achusetts and southern Florida coasts
1t is showing in Utah and rain has
fallen in the middle Plateau. Rain is
indicated in New England for Tuesday.
The weather will clear. Wednesday
with lower temperature in the Lake
region, New England and the South
west. On the New England coast light
TO fresh southwesterly winds will shift
To fresh northerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Washington, oct. 99.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday,: For Maine.
rain. Tuesday, with cooler in northern
portions: Wednesday. fair. with cooler
in southern portions. fresh southwest
erly winds, becoming northerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Frank E. lobby Of Auburn Dead.

Auburn. Me. oct. 2s.-Frank L.
Tobev Of this city. died. this Afternoon
H was a member Of the Oscar Hol-
way co. and was ~ years Of age A
WIDOW and two daughters survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Miss Alice Blanchard Dead.

Lewiston. Me. Oct. 2s.-Miss Alice
blanchard died. this evening. She had
hezu missionary in Utah and New
York City and was we'll and favorably
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Burglars entered The store Of ! :.
Smith at spTague's Mills: Las. Ft e5a,;,
- ~. none drawer Entrance was
~, ~. .. h.. arriving open the front door.
With 50, sSrne tools which they secured at he
blacksmith shop Of Mesi-y M bri1 e.. coz r
7, IN. - = "a untouched. i i thought
III ha ne work Of tramps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

TAO cars on the Salem line Of the
Lynn & Boston Street Railway. collid-
ed in a dark lonely stretch Of track in
Peabody. about 1l.30 p NJ. Monday.
and three persons We're seriously and
q number Of others slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
MAINE GENERAL HOSPITAL.

ne annual meeting OF the Maine Cen
20! Hospital for the choice of officers for
me ensuing year and the transaction OF
suca other business as may legally be
presented. will be held in the office of
me treasurer in Portland. at o'clock
N me afternoon OF the first Tuesday, the
SKIN day OF November. 1870
+. r. BARRETT, Secretary.
Portland. Oct Is. 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

London. Oct 3t.-The court circular. an
nouncing the death Of Prince Christian
Victor. SAYS: The Queen deeply ,nourns
the loss of SO deer A grandson and OF
brilliant officer Of great promise. She
suffers douply in the grief % his afflicted
parents and their family who were 50 de-
voted 20 him. He was universally loved
Z nd raspected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
Boston Forecast.

Boston, oct. 29.-Forecast: Rain,
Tuesday and probably Wednesday;
varia bic winds. becoming northerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

The people OF Bethel. East Bethel. New
~ ana other rlaces were awakened az ll5
4 NJ. Sunday. by What j supposed Z"
have been an earthquake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Binghamton. y. y. oct 39.-Gov.
Roosevelt started his second week NJ
state campaigning. this morning. the
special train leaving here at 10 o'clock
The governor is i'll excellent health.
having enjoyed the quiet Of yesterday
and the relief from speaking. and his
throat is in good condition. The trip
for the day was arranged to include
but three stops. one at Cortland, for an
hour, one at Ithaca. for three hours,
and the stop Of the night at Elmira
When Gov. Roosevelt finishes his trip.
on Saturday next. he will have made
$50 speeches and have travelled over
20. 900 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qutnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t fail,
10 cure. z. w Groves signature 10 q
each box, &c. tuth 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
TIE CHAMPION TRIAL
Will 6egin. Today. at Champion Az.
pears Lille Concerned.

Alfred. Me. oct. 29.-Alfred is busy
preparing for the Champion trial.
which is scheduled TO begin. tomorrow
morning. The trial will undoubtedly
be one of great interest and a large at
tendance from county towns is expect
ed
But little difficulty in anticipated
in securing jury, as -
special venires have been dis
tributed throughout the county and
10 jurors who served through the civil
term VIII report for duty when court
convcnes, Tuesday morning.
Il is believed that the defence will
allow County Attorney Matthews and
Attorney General Haines. who are CON
Quoting the case for the State, to prove
that the four members Of the Goodwin
household really came to their death by
murder. This. j is claimed. Will be
q somewhat difficult matter. Lawyers
Haley and Cleaves Of Biddeford will
act for the defence.
Champion still maintains his conf
dent attitude and seems 70 borrow lit
tie trouble over the result Of the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
HURLED INTO AIR.
Terrible Fire and Explosion
in New York City.
Loss Of Life Unknown--Search ofRuins
Will Only Reveal It.
Many Missing Scores Injured City Shaken
Like an Earthquake.

New York, Oct. Gas the result of
a small fire several consecutive explo-
sions of chemicals occurred in the Tar
| rant & Co. drug store at Warren and
Greenwich streets. today, and blew
down a dozen buildings and badly
damaged a score of others. The loss
of life is not known, but from all
sources of Information it is gathered
that there are perhaps the bodies of 80
persons in the ruins, though because
of hot debris and the difficulty OF
moving it, no body had been removed
up to midnight. The disaster was one
Of the most terrible that has ever oc-
CURED in this city and rivals the Wind
sor hotel fire in it's appalling results,
though in loss of property it will be
worse. Chief Croker. Of the fire de-
partment, said tonight. that the loss
TO property is fully $1,000. 900.
The extent Of the tremendous catas-
trophe was more widespread than the
city has known for a long time. Build
ings fell in on themselves or toppled
over on others: iron girders were
thrown yards away. smashing through
great walls, whole structures fell into
the streets in piles. People walking
through the streets We're knocked
down and dangerously injured by the
heavy timbcrs. glass and steel: horses
were thrown down, wagons. windows
store fronts and all sorts Of property
for blocks in every direction were
wrecked and damaged.
ThiFty-five persons are reported
missing and 100 men. women and chill
a on no iSt nf no mi
Search for bodies is going on and will
be continued all night. Chief Croker
said, tonight. that no iiremen had per-
ished in the flames. all his men hav-
ing been accounted for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Boston. oct. 29.-Chief Inspector
Watts. accompanied by Inspector Nc
Causland, went to Alfred, Ne. today
TO be present at the trial OF George II.
Champion. the man charged with the
murder of four persons at New6eId
Ne. last June. Champion is the man
who is also wanted here for murderous
assault on Harold Poole. a small boy
in the Back Bay district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

New York. Oct. 29-Alvord arrived
at the Grand Central depot. at II
o'clock tonight. from Boston. He was
taken to headquarters. He refused to
talk.
Aiv0rd will be arraigned before a
United States commissioner. tomorrow.
for an examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Ithaca, y. Y. Oct. 29-The Roose-
welt train arrived here just a little be-
hind time and the greatest enthusia SIN
of the entire trip was manifested in the
city and at the train. This was due
partly to the presence of Cornell stu
dents. \ trolley car, was in waiting at
the depot and as it passed down the
main streets towards the meeting place
it had to 60 through lines Of students
exhibiting the widest enthusiasm. One
squad OF students had dinner pals in
their hands and wore blue jumpers iii
imitation Of workingmen. The govern
or enjoyed th1 thing immensely. A
parade was formed with three bands
and a crowd of students and citizens
The governor dwelt. as he had at
Cortla nd upon the features OF the Nc
kinney administration. lie said to one
Of the committee: Il shall answer all
questions in a good natured manner"
In the crowd. circulars had been dis
tributed asking him his record as to
assertions he Was alleged 10 have made
regarding farmers and laborers and
containing piece OF verse called Puff
fan Rider Roosevelt"
1t was about an hour before the
governor got well into MS speech. the
boys insisting upon singing college airs
TO campaign words and giving their
yells.
The governor began with a phase
calculated 10 put all the students in
good humor. either Democrats or Re
publicans. He said: 81 am glad TO
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Chenango Forks. y. Y. Oct 29-In
his address at Cortland, y. Y. Gov.
Roosevelt said he had no objection -
the publication Of the answer of Mayo
Van WyCk in the Ice Trust investiga-
ton if the mayor himself desired al
this time to have il made public. so
far as | am concerned. l believe the
proper thing for me to do is 10 give
out the answer. together with a sum
mary Of the charges at the same time
give out my decision
The governor then took UP the admin
istration Of President Mckinley. He
alluded 70 the increase in the value Of
farm products. in the number Of people
employed in manufacturing establish
ments. the betterment Of conditions Of
labor generally. the upholding Of the
national honor, in the maintenance Of
the gold standard and the upholding Of
the flag al home and abroad. He paid
some attention to the Bryan state
ment that he would help the trust BY
taking off the tariff and asked his audi
tors if they considered admitting goods
manufactured abroad by cheap labor
would in any way innure TO the bet
terment of those in this country en-
gagged iii the production of the articles
now made more valuable by a protec-
tiv tariff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30

Elmira. y. r., oct. 29.-G0v. Roose-
welt finished the first day of his sec
end weeks campaign in this state bv
an invasion of the home Of the Demo-
cratic candidate for governor. Hon.
John Il. Stanchtield. At Ithaca. the
governors reception was Of a most
friendly nature and he paid IA pretty
compliment to one of the college men.
a son OF Richard Croker. by refusing
TO do as he has generally done at other
stops. make personal attack upon the
Tammany leader. In his hours speech
he did not mention the name Of Mr.
Croker. At Van Netten he made a
short address. His welcome in Elmira
was the greatest political demonstra-
tion the city has witnessed in years
Fully 10000 people were In town.
The governor. today. at all three of
his stops and especially in Elmira. to-
night devoted himself principally 10 a
defence Of the national administration
in addition to brief exposition Of the
reasons why Mr. Odell should be elect.
ed governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-10-30
NASTY CONDUCT
Shown by Democratic Hood
Iums at Elmira, N. Y.
Gov. Roosevelt Grossly Insu|ted and
Assailed on the Streets.
Such Methods Will Never Help Bryan to the
Presidential Chair.

Elmira, N. Y, Oct. 29.-For the first
time in New York state and in the
home of the Democratic candidate for
governor Theodore Roosevelt was as
saulted on the streets on his way to
the places of meeting He was in a
carriage with Former Senator Fassett
ana at several points along the route
he was pelted with eggs and vegeta-
bles and greeted with the vilest epi-
thets. He sat in dignifed silence while
the police looked on quiescently. The
campaign club from Corning was also
assaulted personally and a bittle fight
ensued. In the places Of meeting the
governor had no Interruptions. After
1t was over he said: 1T was nasty
conduct, the conduct Of hoodlums."
SIX men from Corning We're badly
hurt, being severely cut and. bruised.
The fight at Victor" said Secretary
Lord Of the governors staff. was not
half 50 bad as that here, last night
At Victor no blood was shed, but here
blood flowed quite freely"
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-05-10
!. mayor ll.a'aaIu'.
del mundo.

e M
Dentro de.poco saldra de los ta
Heres de constr uccion de la Sociedad
Alsaciana de Belfort, una locomoto,
ra gigantesca, considerable como la
mas grande del mundo.
Mide unos 20 metros de exten
sion La Compa1fa de los ferroca-
rifles del No1te la rha hecho cons
truir con motive de la Exposition.
Esta colossal locomotora tiene
cinco ejes de rueda; dos llevan el
carricoche de delante, otros dos son
ejes motores y el quinto sirve de
portador Independence. La af1adi
dura de este nuevo eje es ell que ha
permitido engrandecer la locomoto-
ra y obtener, por consiguiente, una
velocidad mayor con cargas mas pc
sadas,
Ell movimiento de bielas perma-
nece 10 mismo que en- las locomoto
ras en- servicio, la maquina va segui
da de un tender de cuatro ruedas,
pudiendo Hevar 900 kilos de carbon
mineral y 20 metros cdbicos de
aqua.
Han sido construidas dos ma
quinas de este tipo. La una tigurara
en- la EXPOSITION; la otra hara, con
una velocidad desconocida hasta ell
presente, ell servicio entire Paris y
Calais
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-05-10
Una CariCat ura.

Por correo, ignorando la proce.
dencia, hemos recibido una caricatu
ra que representa- el escudo de Puer-
El diseno es muy cur rioso, la
intenci6n es la de un endiablado.
Lease la description que de
aqu6lla hemos podido hacer: Un pc
non, sobre 81, en- el centric, un carne-
70 abundante de carne; debajo las
iniciales F.. I; a la cola, un soldado
con espuelas, pola1nas, revolver,
camisa estrellada, &, portando una
macana, estrellada tambien, levan-
tada a la altura de su cabeza, Y en-
actitud de arriarsela al cuadrdpe.
do.
En- Ia pata derecha delantera de
este Sc enreda un asta, que sobresa-
liendo a gran altura, termina con un
pend6n, en- ell cual Sc halla una es-
trella de cinco puntas, un aguila, y
las franjas de la bandera.
Del cuello del animal pende una
gruesa cadena que llega hasta ell
punto en- que Sc apoya ell madero que
sostiene el pend6n; de esa cadena
tira fuertemente ell Tio Sam, quien
sostiene con la punta del pie dere
cho en- Puerto Rico, el indicado pen.
don, teniendo la otra pierna en- Was
hington. De modo, que e. Tio Sam
sirve como de puente entire la metro
poll y Puerto Rico. A 10 lejos, en- 81
horizonte, un vapor que Sc acerca,
como a traernos algO.
Abajo, en- los extremes del pc.
non, encontramos dos inscripciones:
una que dice: este es-el verdadero
escudo>-Y la otra: Nj Coll nj Brau.
iYo!
Ahora los lectores podran CO.
mentar como les parezca, porque
nosotros no somos fuertes en- heral To-
dica y nos tiene completamente sin
cuidado la Interpretation de la F. y
de la [. que muy bien pudieran sig
nifcar <foete intermitente.,
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-05-10
''lriS.. IS
De Ella Chispa>, de Manat1.

Afrman, algunos desocupados,
que LA CORRESPONDENCE no es un
peri6dico serio, porque var1a de pa
recer y muda de pcstura segdn las
circunstancias.
No estamos de acuerdo. LA Co.
RREsPONDENCIA fue y sigue siendo
consecuente su historic.
Veamos. En- tiempos dc Espa-
fla, cuando conservadores eran triun-
fos, ell diario de don Ramon Sc des-
hac1a en- elogios al Conde de Lavia-
ma y demas prohombres del incondi-
cionalismo, mas tarde subi6 al poder
el sef1or Muf1oz Rivera y LA Co.
RREsPONDENCIA Sc convirti6 en- por-
ta estandarte de las ideas iberales;
hoy ocupa un alto puesto ell sef1or
Coll y Toste y POGO falta al co1ega
para declararse 6rgano de don Ca
yetano.
Manana, cuando ell sef1or Muf1oz
Rivera, electo por la voluntad popu-
lar, desempef1e un cargo importante,
LA CORRESPONDENCE vOlvera So
bre sus pasos, y pasara sus ocios,
largando chinitas al senior de las
maScOtaS.
No nos causa maravilla
Esa tactica tan pilla
7 juegO tan mercenariO:
No estarfa NAL que ell <Diarios
Pusiese una .banderilla.
Al toro con firme mano
Para que este con fortuna
Elevese q don Cayetano
POr los cuernos de la luna.>
Very we'll my dear friend!
Very we'll!
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-05-10
4.LITOT'RICINA.'

Medication dsover las arenlas desnr los
pork krandes antiques
mdltpss ha ao precise
nedos
preparation vegetal
aescubrldpr
curacion
honorarios al euede compea
mi curado
garanta Hjamarson Doctr Cur
hayan de tratarse por Ia <Itoricina, .1t L
Consutas Gale del Rosario, No g.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1900-05-10

Djcese que en- New York Sc
ha recibido un telegrama de Manila.
fechada ell 2 del actual, en- ell que Sc
expresa que ell generalfsimo Agui-
naldo habia sido asesinado por los
igorrotes, gente barbara que habita
al Norte de la Isla de Luz6n.