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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
WOMAN IN THE CASE.
Suicide OF Indian Scout Frank P. B'nn It al
Honolulu.

Honolulu. Dec. il, via San Francisco
Dec. 24-Frank p. Bennett, the we'll
known American scout, committed SUI
eide here by shooting himself in the
head. last Thursday. His suicide foi-
lowed the death by poisoning OF MISS
Clara Schneider. an intimate friend.
Rennett was an Indian fighter OF ma
tional reputation, having been one OF
three survivors of the famous COM
marty of which Buffalo Bill is best
known. and having taken prominent
mart in running the Apache Geronimo
to earth.
most norton examination showed
that Miss Schneiders death had been
1ue TO morphine poisoning. ON the
night before her death she left her
home. it is said. for the purpose OF
n,eating Bennett. She did not come
home till early the next morning, and
vas not seen alive again except for a
few unconscious moments at the last,
The post norton indicated that the
,oorphine had been taken with some
FOOD bennett shot himself the day af-
ter the girls death. but his body was
not found until three days later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
NOTE IS TOO LONG.
Russian Paper Criticizcs it-Eianchurian Rail-
road disqualification OF Russian Troops.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 2-The Novoye
Nremya sharply criticizes the joint note
of the powers to China as being too long
to produce effect. 1t says the accusations
against the Emperor and Dowaser En-
press are unfounded and that the accuSa-
ton that Prince Tuan is alone responsible
for the trcachery is ridiculous. The paper
adds: Rulers sometimes betray their
country, but treason toward foreign pow
erS is a new conception. The statement
in the ultimatum that the troops Will not
be withdrawn before the conditions are
accepted cannot mean Russia whose
troops have already vacated Pc chi Lii.
whereas Manchurian affairs do not con-
Germ the powers. The note will not bring
peace. The powers, possibly. repent not
having initiated Russia'S example.
\ special dispatch to the Novoye
Nremya from Viadivostock says the eX-
ploitatiOn of the principal Manchurian
railroad line and the construction OF a
branch line to Port Arthur will be turned
over to the government. Russia has al
WAYS carefully insisted that the Manchu-
rian railroad enterprise was purely the
aaffir OF Russian private corporation.
politically.
The same correspondent wires that the
Generalization is ending everywhere i'll
Nanchuria Baron kaUlbars is distribut-
ing the railroad protective guard along
the route. The Chinese population along
the railroad is suffering from famine;
The Russians up to the present nave nad
plenty of supplies.
The minister of the interior has started
from St Petersburg and the minister OF
war has left Yalta 20 meet the returning
troops at Theodosia. NJ. DeNitte, the
minister of finance. is expected there,
Jan. lG. according to the Rossiya.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
EPIDEMIC OF SMALLPOX
In Sections Of New Brunswick Stringent
Measures to Check Its Spread.

ST. John, n. b., Dec. PA month ago
half Il dozen cases of smallpox were
discovered and quarantined among the
French of Gloucester county, N. H.. but
effective health measures prevented il
becoming epidemic in the locality. A
woman however, carried the disease to
Port ElGin. 1t spread rapidly and the
district being out of touch with the rest
of the province attention was only
called to it by the death of woman,
on the 22d. Health authorities have
found 300 cases of the disease along the
West Morland county shore from Cape
Tormentine to Grand Auce. Extreme
measures are being taken by the au-
thoritieS. Wholesale vaccination is in
progress and the operation of the cape
Tormentine Railroad has been stopped
to prevent the disease being spread by
travellers.
Today, a woman, Mrs. Carpenter.
who had been in an infected house.
started with her child for Boston. She
was stopped at McAdam Junction and
ouarantined in the car from which the
other passengers We're removed. She
will be returned in this car to SackVil!e
The railway officials are uniting with
the health authorities to check the cpl
demic. The type is fortunately mild
and so far only one death has occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
HAVE HAD THEIR DAY.
Local Treatments for Catarrh ReIee ate ! to The
Rear.

The surest and safest treatment for
any form of Catarrh is an internal
remedy which acts specifically upon
the blood and mucous membranes
Such remedy is the new preparation
sold everywhere by druggists as Stu
arts Catarrh Tablets, a medicine in
pleasant tablet form.
These tablets contain in highly con-
centrated form, well known germ anti
septics like sarguinaria. guaiacol. Red
Gum and similar curative elements.
and no one who suffers from any form
of catarrh, and has experienced the in
efficiency and Inconvenience of pow
ders, sprays and inhalers will ever go
back to such Anticipated remedies after
once trying so pleasant a treatment as
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and one
which gives SO much relief in SO short
a time.
Druggists sell Stuart's Catarrh Tab
let's at fifty cents for full sized pack
age and their daily use will effectual-
ly cure this troublesome and danger
Gus disease.
The danger from catarrh is that it is
a short road to consumption. to
chronic stomach catarrh and to catarrh
Of liver and kidneys.
Most cases Of deafness are caused
from stoppage of the Eustachian tube
as Il result of catarrh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
CLINGlNG FOR LIFE.
Terrible Experience ofthe Mar
Gus Edwards Crew..
Vessel Capsizes and They Cling to
fottcm for Is Hours.
Schooner Belongs in Joncspor.. Me.:She
Possibly Can Be Saved.

u
New London, Conn, Dec 14.-Tbe
crew of the three masted schooner
Marcus Edwards brought into this mort
at 10 o'clock tonight by the United
States lighthouse tender Cactus. tell of
the fearful experience of clinging to the
sides of their capsized vessel in the lev
waters of Long Island sound from the.
early morning until O'Clock tonight
when they were discovered and their.
rescue effected.
The Marcus Edwards, of 1876 tons bur
then, sailed four weeks ago from Port
Grenville, n. s, for New York with a
cargo of tile. In wca thering a recent
storm leak was sprung which in
creased in size until at l o'clock this
morning, the pumps We're worked at
the rate of GOO strokes a minute in or
der to keep the vessel afloat
No danger was anticipated, however.
until 1.30 when the Edwards began to
fill at the same time listing to star
board. All hands rushed to the deck
and superhuman efforts We're made to
cut away the rigging but of no avail
and in a few minutes the schooner went
over. settling on her side in the water.
clear when the Edwards capsized and
with some difficulty succeeded in work
ing their way back to their vessel. to
cling there until daylight should bring
them assistance. But at daybreak, the
fog was so dense that all sight of land
and even of the sky was shut out and
not sound penetrated the deadened
atmosphere
For 16 hours the men chung there.
soaked by the waves and by the no less
drenching mist, until at $50 tonight,
they were sighted by the Cactus.
Capt. V. c. Bagley of the Marcus Ed
wards explains the disaster on the
theory that the constant leaking had so
weakened the centerboard that it fin
ally gave way, causing the schooner to
fill Immediately.
The Edwards was owned at Jones'
port. Me, and, tomorrow, an attempt
will be made to tow her into port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
PROBABLY CVERDRAWN.
Suffering by Porto Rican Sugar Planters MOI so
Bad as Stated.

washington. Dec. 2i.-Gcn. Davis Wncn
soon at the war department conceriilis
the report made public, today, p By d Hi.
", ,tnsant If Porto Rico, setting forth an
p pppaIiing state Of affairs among the cof f.
zee planters of the island, said tna n,,o 70
his knowledge of affairs IN ma .ta,iIe DR.
" WiIliams statement as much overdra"'
~ That there was suffering in the e., co gans
,Iant;no section of the country the ger
pld pa, ia he had no doubt. The heavy
erai si incu hT by the big hurricane he
said, could have had no result ot h n, tmai
to greatly reduce, the means Re qr ' of coee
.,,.,,,t away by the big storm .,,i.
S~ CaTneral Davis left WASHINGTON ms hs
afternoon FOR San Pran N5Ga wn on the
VII WI, ,s ,,t, Hancock, sailing, Jan J. ne
ffani b@en ordered to duty as nspGctor
i.a9 of the division of the Philippines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
SAMOANS ARE THANKFUL.
Appreciate Protection OF United States -Sug-
gcs! Passage Of Certain Laws.

Tutuila, Samoa. Dec. Gov. Tilley
has gone to New Zealand with the
Abarenda to get supplies of coal and to
have the ship repaired. Lieut.. Com
mander z. J. Dorm of the Abarenda, is
now in charge of the station. Previous
to leaving for New Zealand, Gov. Til
ley made official visits to all the dis
tricts. District meetings We're held at
the leading centers. At these meetings
all the native officials, native chiefs
and talking men were present. Highest
tributes Of praise and thanks were
unanimously given by the people to
Coy. Tilley and to the United States
government for the protection now af-
forded them. At each district meeting
the Samoans passed resolutions recon-
mending to the government the pas
sage of the following laws:
1.-The raising of revenues by tax
ing the Samoans for native affairs.
2.-The adjustment Of the customs
of preventing large numbers of fine
materials and property at marriages
and deaths for distribution among the
friends attending the marriage or a
funeral rite.
J--Ihc promotion OF the custom of
a whole village or district from TAX
ing a malaga Journey and bllctting
themselves on other towns and dis
tricts for an indefinite period.
Some trouble has been caused by the
differences and disputes between the
local missionary societies. one of which
is Mormon. It seems necessary TO enact
q law enabling 2 settlement Of dis
putcs, and a Sunday ordinance is now
in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
A FOOLISH PROCEEDING.
French Railway Attaches Our Government Ex-
hbii 10 Settle Claim.

Paris, Dec 2i.-Thirty cars, forming
mart of the United States government eN-
hibit at the recent Paris Exposition, were
suddenly laid under embargo, TO-DAY. az
Havre the railroad company declining 70
surrender them, pending payment q
claim OF $40 francs; This extra ofdlnary
of the United States auxiliary cruiser
Prairie from Havre with the government
exhibits was made the subject OF a Tor
NAL protest to the French government pH
United States Ambassador Porter.
The company bases its claim on demur-
rage charges on freight IN the cars When
the goods We're brought to tne EN- M
for installation. Some time ago tnc
claim was submitted ana Major Brackett
secretary of the American commission,
investigated it and concluded that II lldu
charged against the American govern
mont never contained official eHhlplis.
while the others We're cars utlilzeo py
private exhibitors and not therefore
chargeabIe to the United States
Major Bracket thercupon endeaNoreH
to secure a settlement, but without aNaL
summer, the secretary OF the AmeFlG ~ !,
commission repeatedly expressing .I9
Willingness to settle, any ,t JaS co,r E13mit
against the United States: me coilipauI;N
left the case in an unsatisfactory coilu1-
ton and finally enlarged the cars.
When Major Bracket was informed p>
the United States agent at fiaNre y
wired him instructions to pay 10 the COM
pany 500 francs in the presence q inc
legal authorities and at the same uhle ~
enter a claim against the coiiipamS ~,
1nW0 francs as damages for obstruction
and delay. ;,1 -,
Tomorrow being holiday, there Will DC
no loading of the Prairie
The cars will be released by the pay
mcnt of 500 francs. Should WedneSday
not bring = satisfactory solution MaJ"r
rlairn under nrotnet in order not to de
law further the sailing of the Prairie. AZ
tho same time he will enter an add
1lnirn rnr ia ma -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
C0NGER HAS SIGNED.
Aods a written Explanation OF The Exact Pc
si.io1 Of the United States.

washington, Dec. 2i-Secretarv Hav
mas received a cablegram from Minis
Ter Conger, at Pekin, announcing that
he had signed the agreement reached
ny the foreign ministers, but has done
SO with n written explanatory state
ment setting forth the exact position
vi ms government. The text of the
statement is not forwarded by Mr.. Con-
ger out 1t is understood to be based
upon the last instruction he received
from the department which, while dis
approving the inclusion in the agree
meht OF some of the severe language.
accepted it as the best advancement
that could be made at this time.
1t Is believed that the United States.
also While sanctioning the provisions of
the agreement relative to the mainte-
nance of permanent lines of communi-
cation legation guards and prohibition
of the importation Of arms into China.
indicates clearly that constitutional
reasons prevent the Executive from
making any pledges to take part in
the execution OF these plans.
The signature of the agreement by
the ministers closes what is regarded
here as the first, the most important
and the most difficult phase Of the ne
gOtiations as to China, for it is not
doubted that the Chinese ENJOYS Will
subscribe to the agreement without
amendment. Its conclusion has been
marked by one of the most curious mis-
takes in the history of international
exchange, for by cipher error, the
majority of the siSnatorics found to
their 1maZpment that tbcy had CON
tracted to do exactly what they did
not intend and, moreover, the error was
irretrevable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
The Greatest Show on Earth.

Now York. Dec. 24.-The Herald To-
,,,o,rov will publish the following MI
Iaas A Bailey. the famous Snowman
800 80, an announcement, yesterday thai
he is going TO organize an en-, ,,ns 20
show for America TO De ct',ie raatas+
mum and Bailey's ne" anu - = -
Show on Earth. oo ana ire
"Work will begin at one ~ o,nr
now enterprise will be READY - 60 co.
March Is. 1902. at Madison Squai. r,'i,,
5an r in this city. Altogether 1t "'''
49, more than 100000"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
HE HAD MUCH GOLD.
An Armenian Arrested at For. Dodge on Ac'
count OF Being Flush"

Omaha, Ncb. Dec. 2i.-Reports were III
circulation here. Sunday night, that one
c GG be a definitely learned, this report had
its origin in the fact that an Armenia a, 4. T.
named Albio. who had conslueIdi .n,
from an Illinois Central train at fqIt
Dodge. Wednesday night. 1t Is sai 10
however that the man had met WIN ~ a..
injury on the train ana thaI ne W. W.
taken ia n hospital in Fort Dodge. he
attracted attention in the hospital from
the fact that he carried so mucn Soiu.
is stated. however, that he lGIt ciil'i,t,
some hours before Mr.. CuGahy turned
OVCr the ransom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
ONE on DEyERy.
Tammany Says He Can Rid New Ytrk Of Vice in
Two Hours

New York, Dec. 24.-At meeting of
the Tammany committee of five, today,
the committee, in q statement declar-
ed that Chief of Police Devery could
rid the city of vice in two hours if he
chose They further say that they VIII
present facts to the grand jury in
event of no immediate action being
taken by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
THE MONEY DISAPPEARED.
E. L. Meyer. Cashier OF New York and Eastern
News Co., Under Arrest.

Bridgeport. Conn, Dec. 2i.-Ernest l..
Mayer, the cashier of the New York a.
eastern News Co., concern owned by
the Adams Express Co., was arrested,
this afternoon. on the charge of embez-
cling $500 of the companys funds, and
has been committed in default of $4,000
bail. The charge against him is the re-
suit of the periodical disappearance of
sums Of money for some time past and
until lately the officials of the company
have entertained no suspicious against
Mayors honesty. Mayer belongs to sew
eraf well-known organizations in this city
and was at one time the assistant super
intendent of the Boys Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
EARL Ii VERY FEEBLE.
Prince Ching None VIII Be Able 10 Receive the
Joint Mole. Today.

London. Dec. 25.-Dr. Morrison, in 4
disratch to the Times from Pckin
dated Sunday, says: prince ChnS
alone will be able to receive the joint
note. tomorrow Ii Hung Chang is III
Il condition of great prostration, Whlch
causes grave anxiety for. even Il ne Re-
covers. it is doubtful that nc WIZ pe
BILE to undertake negotiations after me
of the note.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
Further Proof OF the Abduction.

Omaha. Neb.. Dec. 24.-The lantern
with ribbons attached used by t'ic
bandits to flag" Mr.. Cudahy On IL
drive to the country, together with ."o
trousers legs and Il shirtslccVe, useu %
money bags. have been found, one di'u
Il half miles west of Omaha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The common council of Grand h rep-
;ds Mich. unanimously adopted NJ
o lJ monday night. rendering RIM ~, the
,Ir,,rer an official welcome anu ,,.;4r r
f y au Of the city. In accordance WIN w,
iree' an,;on the city clerk sent the fol-
.i,s = cohlegrar: President Kruger,
OWLS cue we extend greetings ana
the men ,'rsently request you 10 visit our
n mos and meet more than 10000 81 your
cl.S AVN trTmen. common Council fTahc'
RAPIDS, Mich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
Bicyciisis Leave for Boston.

cycle riders left New York. tonight, for
Boston, where they will engage III a To-
hour Il day race. McE1chcrn. GouGoltz,
Pierce, Muller. Kaiser, Walthour and
other good ones will start in the contest,
next Monday. Caesar Simar, the French
rider is rapidly recovering from his i'll
ness but will not be in the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

After hearing and denying renew
of the motion for the discharge OF liie
prisoner. Judge Phillips of the count!
court at Poughkeeepsie, n. y, Mondas'
passed sentence on Peter Austin, VINO
was convicted 10 days ago of man
slaughter in the seconod cesIee
killing his farm hand. Charles bro" +,
and throwing the body into an oi''
well, IA years ago. Austin was Sen
fenced to IS years in Sing Sing pflso'i'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
SCRANTON STREET CAR STRIKE.
Eight Crs Run but Not Single case Vi
intimidation

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 24.-The second second d az
of the street car mems STRIKE pass s7,, i'm M
ported from Syracuse joined with I1 the
company's superintendents, loa lTn1ins.
clerks and three old employees IN n.ibtn,gi,
eight cars. and although they ran VIZ az
they ran through all parts of the ;' cliS
from daybreak till nightfall, no .;,I q ION
instance of violence or even lhliih'o'''
is renOrtnl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

At the Island Avenue Congregational
church. this evening, there will be
Christmas entertainment and tree. There
will also be q program of literary and
musical numbers, also an illustrated
sterCopticon lecture on The First
Christmas. The Christmas concert,
Sunday evening, was a success and was
very largely attended, standing room be-
ing at a premium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The post Office was the busiest place in
town, Monday. and the post office bust
ness is a very good indication of the mag
nitude Of the general trade. There has
not been a buster Christmas at this Office
in,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Floyd Wilson of Scion, one of the pio-
neer miners of the klondike, who is pass
ing a few days with relatives in town,
exhibited Il nugget of almost pure gold,
Monday, in c. +. Wards clothing store.
The lump had been assayed and is valued
At $50 Mr. Wilson has been very sue
cessful in the gold fields and will return
al an carly date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

titled The New Santa Claus" this even
ing. at the First Baptist church. The af-
fair is in charge of Mrs Philo Steward,
which fact assures its success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

| Judge Strout excused both juries, Mon
day morning. until Wednesday morning.
y few divorce hearings constituted the
| bulk OF Mondays proceedings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The new Indian lands that are to be
opened for settlement are said to com
pose one of the richest tracts in the
world. The Apache, Commarche. Kiowa
and Wichita Reservations, which are to
be opened, contain about three million
five hundred thousand acres Of land. of
which two-thirds is available to white
settlers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The American Axe Cos. shops shut
down. Saturday, for week. This is to
give time for the annual stock taking.
Several OF the employees who live in the
state of New York will visit their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Misses Flora ana May Murphy left.
Monday, for New York City from
whence they win sail to the Bermudas.
where they Will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The Ladies' Afternoon Whist Club met,
Saturday afternoon, with Mrs. John Phil
brick at her home. y pleasant meeting
is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Miss Dora Goodwin has returned from
Portland. where she passed two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The members of Skowhegan Grange
will have Christmas tree. with appro-
pirate exercises, this evening, al their
hn1l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Miss Flora Blanchard OF Watcrville is
the guest Of Skowhegan friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

The Misses Tozicr went To Boston, Mon
day, to spend the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Miss L. 3. Dunton of Boston, is pass
ing a few days at her former home in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Miss Edith Savage returned to Fairfield.
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25
SKOWHEGAN.

Frank Walker is visiting Portland rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

THE White Stcr Line steamer Cymric,
haInd from Liverpool for New YORK. Will
80 anong her passengers the Countess
~ intriy1 and her son. Fiscount Dun
luce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

There was a Christmas tree at Murray
vestry. from 4 till Monday afternoon
for the members OF the kindergarten de-
partment Of the Tniversalist Sunday
School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Miss Susie Greeley and niece, Miss Har-
riet Fairbrother of Pawtucket. r. l., are
al the home Of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Greeley, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-25

Harry Folsom of Manchester. Conn. is
spending 10-days vacation at the home
of his mother. Mrs. Laura Folsom.