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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
1.-THE BLOOD Of A NATION, .
Pres. Jordan Of Leland Stanford Uni
versity, Lectures at Chicago.
Predicts Downfall Of England Before the Erd
Of the 20th Century.

Chicago. March 4.-President David
Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford Uni
Versity of California, lectured at All
Souls church here. today, speaking to
a large audience on The Blood of a
Nation"
He said that the 10Th century would
witness the downfall of Great Britain.
He declared that ultimately the peo-
pie of South Africa would have their
freedom.
The speaker in emphatic terms as
serted that the present inhabitants OF
Great Britain were a mere shadow o.
their forefathers in point of brains and
health. Mr.. Jordan thinks that ma
ton that POUNDS its destiny on war
must reach a speedy decay. He said
great war saps the vitality of the
best blood of the nation.
Mr.. Jordan deprecated the fact that
so many of the best youths of q nation
are killed during times of war. He
remarked that this accounted for the
existence of q weaker nation, both
mentally and physically. The speaker
declared that France, more than any
other gre at nation had deteriorated He
said war more than any other thing
had contributed TO this sorrowful con-
dition. Among other things he said:
Il think war more than any other
agency destroys the vitality of ma
ton. Take for instance the present
British Boer war. The best represen-
tatives of both coutiies are now on the
field of battle War not only makes
widows. but it prevents many mar
riagcs. | certainly am Of the opinion
that war is a curse on any nation, I'M
less it is the result Of fight for free
dom. Such thing as carrying on war
for the sake of encouraging imperial
istic ideas will wreck sooner or later
n nation that tries such scheme"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
IN NICK OF lime.
Steamer King Edgar Reaches Port With But
Four Hours Coal in Bunkers

Provincetown. Mass. March 4.-Witi
only four hours supply Of coal left il
her bunkers. the British steamer King
Edgar. Capt. Hughes arrived. yester-
day. from Girgenti, Sicily. via Algiers
for Portland, Me. with a cargo Of sui
phur. She experienced tcmpestuous
weather throughout the voyage, AM
burned wood to help out the coal sup
ply.
Thursday, when half way between
the Georges and Nantucket. the steam
er ran into an casterly gale and was
obliged to buck right into it. it being
deemed unsafe to put about and run
before the gale. Repeatedly the decks
We're swept by huge seas. doing dam
age to ports and bulWarks.
The gale subsidized, Friday. and The
steamer was put on her course. pick
ing UP Highland Light at midnight.
She put in here to recoal ana viii pro
coed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
HARDSHIPs AND SUFFERING.
No Signs OF Pleasure Trip ia Capt. craw.
lords Last voyage.

Gloucester, March At is a terrible
tale of hardship and suffering that is
told by the thoroughly exhausted cap
tain and crew of the schooner w. S.
Aver, Capt Frederick Crawford. which
lmped into port, Friday night
Sleepless, frostbitton, hungry and
careworn, after terrible struggle
against the elements for five days. the
men were yet thankful to escape with
their lives.
A week ago the Aver sailed for
Georges bank on a hand-line trip. All
went well until she arrived at the
banks, when a terrific gale was encoun-
tered. On last Sunday, the worst day
of the blow, an immense sea struck her
No apparent damage was noticed until
some time later, when the cook came
hurrying up from the forecastle, giving
the alarm that the vessel was fast
filling.
Then began a battle for life, the crew
manning the pumps and bailing with
buckets and barrels, most Of them ex-
posed to the terrible cold prevailing.
The water gained on them, however,
and in a short time it was evident
that unless the leaks We're discovered
and stopped the vessel would founder.
Capt Crawford finally located the
leaks by chopping up the cabin floor,
under which he found several seams
open and the oakum out. Unsuccessful
attempts We're made to stop the seams
with bed clothing, the water forcing it
out as fast as it was showed in. The
leaks We're partially closed by driving
in wooden wedges and battening them
down with canvas.
All this time the men had worked in
FIRE eZing water up to their waists. caus-
ing severe suffering. The vessel was
now headed for home, but continual
stopping and bailing was necessary I'M
til she reached here
To make matters worse, Capt. CraW-
ford reports having encountered four
terrible gales while headed for home.
He also reports sighting other vessels
on the banks which had lost anchors
ana cables and We're lying about adrift
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Steamship Ribslon Of the Thomson Line
sailed from Portland. Saturday evening
for London. She took out a big cargo, in
Guiding 179 cattle.
The Lincoln Club of Portland. Saturday
night rendered a reception to Mayor
Robinson and the Republican nominees
After lunch. speeches were made by sew
eral prominent members of the club and
guests.
Howard Bennett Of Yarmouth. who was
injured Saturday night, by the premature
discharge OF a gun in an amateur stage
nIav. was taken to the Maine Eye and
i,1r Infirmary at Portland 1t is believed
his sight will be preserved.
About s. Bowdoin College men were
present Al the monthly dinner of the
Eowdoin Club of Boston, given at the
Coplev Square Hotel. Boston, Saturday
evening. George NJ. Whitaker. "A, presid-
ed The guest of the evening was Sydney
NJ, Dickinson, Amherst. "A, who talked
INTERESTINGLY on "English Imperialism
ana England's Concessions in the South
Snas illustrating his remarks with anec-
dates from his own experiences in travel
linz through the British South Sea
islands. \ committee on athletics report
ed relative to increasing the interest and
enIgrging the opportunities for athletic
sport at the college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
REMAINS OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS.
The Work OF Removing Them from Cuba Has
Been Completed.

Washington. March I-Thc transport
Mcclellan, which arrived At New York,
Saturday. brought the remains of 80 sol
diers who died in Cuba since its occupa-
ton by the American forces. These bodics;
We're collected At Guantanamo. Santiago,
Manzanillo ana other points. Included in
the number are the bodies of Capt ID. H.
NJ PeiXotto. Sd United States Volunteers
Joshda W. Johnson Of the Sd United
States Volunteers, which is to be taken
10 Atlanta for interment: Walter T..
Spicer, formerly postmaster at Guanta-
namo. which is to be sent to Boston and
Mrs. Annie Campos. hospital nurse.
cemetery. SiXty-siX of the bodies will be
brought 70 this city. next week, for inter-
ment at Arlington. This movement com
pletes the work Of bringing home the sol
dier dead from cuba and Puerto Rico in
Guiding all those who lost their lives dur
ing the spanish american war ana those
who since died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
REID AND SCHUR MAN
Speak Before the Massachusetts Club on the
Philippine Question.

Boston, March 4-Hon. Whitelaw
Reld and Pres. Schurman of Cornell,
poth prominent in the settlement of
the Philippine question, were guests of
me Massachusetts Club. yesterday, at
l's dlnner at Young's hotel.
MI. Reid was member of the Paris
peace commission, while Mr.. SChurman
was the chairman of the Philippine
.oii'lnission, which spent some time in
.ne orient examining the needs Of our
newest Americans.
~ IN the absence of Hon. William Olaf
son p ", OF the club, Hon. Alan
oOh w. Beard presided. Mr.. Reid sat
laf. ms right and Mr.. schurman on his
ans MI Beard eulogized Mr.. Reid
s sau, ms paper, the New York Tribune
YOUNG r 'nat he began reading it as a
SS ne,,, man and had continued 70 do
Nh me present time.
e'd read his speech from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
STATE OF MAINE.

In Board Of Railroad Commissioners
Upon petition Of Lewiston. BrunS wiCb
ana Bath Street Railway to extend the
line of lis road from Brunswick to and
into ana through Freepnrt upon which
petition hearing was had at Frceport
on the 10Th day of February. a. -. 1900
and which was continued to the 18th day
Of March, 1900, ut the railroad commits
sioncrs oiiicc at Augusta. at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon. the said pctitiOning com
pany is hereby ordered q give a new no.
ticc Of said hearing on the 18th day M
March. by publishing a copy of this order
three days successfully in the Kennebec
journal. the first publication to be five
days before said 7th day Of March, A. ID.
1900
Said retitioning company shall also
send copy Of this said order by nail 70
the general manager Of the Maine Cen
trail Railroad Company. and To Mr..
Enoch Foster Of Portland, attorney for
citizens Of the town Of FreepOrt, five
days before said hearing.
Dated this 9th day of February, \. D
JOSEPH i. PEAKS. Chairman
For the Board of Railroad Commission
MARI, d3t+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
SIGNS OF A WRECK
Seen Since Feb. 26 Around Famous Lurcher
Shoals. of Nova Scotia.

Halifax, n. s.. March 4.-Mr. Sand
ford, who arrived. tonight. from Bar
rington, the scene IF the supposed
wreck, reports that. Monday. Feb. &c
steamers whistle was heard in the
thick fog near the famous Lurcher
shoal. which was thought at the time
to be the 'coastwise steamer which plies
between Halifax and Yarmouth, but
which was found afterward to be some
other ship. This was dangerous
place for strange ships to be. Next
day. carcasses of cattle. buckets of
lard. and other stuff came ashore.
There We're no traces of ships hull
or other evidence of a disaster, but the
water is very bold and deep in this
locality
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
NO CHANGE IN CUBA.
War Department Not Planning Any Changes in
Military Commands.

Washington. March 1T is said al
the war department that there is No
immediate intention of making any
changes in the military commands in
Cuba a special denial was made of
the story that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is
to succeed Gen. Ludlow as the military
governor of the city of Havana.
Gen. Ludlow's assignment as presi-
dent of the Military War College is not
intended to interfere with his duties in
Havana and he is likely to continue to
act as governor until the war depart
ment has formulated its plans for the
withdrawal of a large portion of the
military forces in Cuba. in anticipation
of the transfer of governmental affairs
to civil control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
How to Save Doctor Bills.

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy in our home. We keen
a bottle open all the time and when
ever any of my family or
myself begin to catch cold we
begin to use the Cough Rene
dy, and as a result we never have to
send away for a doctor and incur a
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy never fails to cure. It
is certainly a medicine of great merit
Merchant and Farmer, Matte, Bedford
county. Pa. For sale by Jno. Coughlin
III Water st. Druggist.
MWFtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
FOR TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Auxiliary Cruisers Badger and ResoIute &C.
ing Into that Business.

Washington, March 4.-Arrangements
were made. Saturday, for the transfer
of auxiliary cruisers Badger and Reso-
lutte from the navy to the war depart
ment These vessels We're purchased
during the Spanish war and are no
longer needed by the navy.
The Badger is now at San Francisco
and will be fitted out for a cruise to
Alaska. after which she will be sent to
the Philippines for the interisland
transport service.
The Resoluta is undergoing repairs at
Philadelphia. She will be temporarily
placed in the service between New
York ana the West Indies. When she
can be spared it is intended to send
her also to the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
GEN. JOE WHEELER
will Resign His Commission in The Army to
Re.enter Politics.

Washington, March 4-Gen. Joseph
Wheeler, in Il letter to Il friend, which
has been received here. announces that
he will resign his brigadiership as soon
as he arrives in Washington and can
formal report to the secretary of war
Gen. Wheeler is coming to san Fran
cisco on the transport Warren. Gen.
Wheeler also states in his letter that
he proposes To go back into politics
and will stand for reelection to Con-
grcSS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
NOW UNDER AMUSEMENT.
Judge Fields Consider Status OF Kentucky S
Governors and Lieutenant Governors.

Louisville Ky. March AFTER hearing
a a by former Coy bradley fer n
Democrats, Judge Fields in the circuit
court, yesterday, took under advisemenl
the cases to determine the rights Of the
rival claimants to the offices Of Governor
and Lieutenant Governor.
An opinion is not expected for several
days. When it is announced. an appeal
Will be taken to the state court Of APP
pealS. which the Democrats claim has
linal jurisdiction. The Republicans. how
ever, will try 70 get the case before the
United States supreme court ii the de-
ciSiOn is against them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

Machinists, capitalists and men Of a
scientific turn of mind are greatly in
terested in a discovery which ID. l..
Andrews Of Nashua. n. H., who until
recently was a Western man. claims
to have made. His discovery. after
more than 80 years of application to
the one idea. is the method of temper
ing copper to the firmness Of steel. a
secret which was possessed by the an
been q lost art
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
Coniesses 10 Stealing jewelry.

North Adams, Mass, March 4.-Ho'
mer Schcrman a bell boy at the Hotel
Wellington in this city, was arrested
yesterday. charged with stealing a
number of precious tones, jewclry, etc,
the property of n drummer who is a
guest at the house. For some time
there had been frequent losses OF
money, jewelry. etc, from the rooms
of the guests. Scherman confessed to
the last robbery and the jewelry was
recovered from a store where it had
been sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

Peurto Rico, the committee states that
it is considered that the most fitting
testimonial to his widow would be a
fund to provide her with a modest in
come which would place her beyond
need or want during her life.
The officers of the committee besides
Mr.. Bliss are Maj. a. w. Conover, vice
chairman. f. $. Frissell, treasurer, and
William II. Corwine, secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
CONGRESSMAN BOUTeLLE
So Far Recovered That He Will Be Candidate
for Re- election.

New York, March "a special to the
Press from Bangor, Me. says: Con
gresham c. A. Boutelle has so far
recovered from his recent illness. which
made it necessary to send him to Bos-
ton for treatment. that he has decided
to seek recollection.
Today. his brother announced the
candidacy Of the congressman for re
nomination and election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
Republicans Take No Part.

Frankfort. Ky. March 4-The Demo-
cratic Senate. yesterday. passed a bill for
the appointment Of a committee to hunt
down the person or persons who aSsaSS-
mated Gov. Goebcl. and appropratng
$1,000 70 carry on the work. The bin had
previously passed the House ana now
goes to Gov. Beckham for approval.
The Republican Senate. sitting in the
same hall, took no part in the proceed
ingS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
BURIED BY SNOW SLIDE.
Miraculous Escape from Death Of 10 Bangor
Sunday School Children.

Pangor. Me. March ten children.
members of the Universalist church Sun
day School. were struck and almost all Of
them were completely buried by a snow
slide which came off the roof of the
church. at noon today. Their escape from
death was miraculous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
Accepts lob But Is Loyal 10 Cuba.

Havana. March 4.-Quintin Pandora has
written to the Patria saying that 4 post
has been offered him by the Intervening
government and been accepted by him
after consultation with Gems. Padre Rabi
ana Lara. who have themselves accepted
positions. He says: although have ac-
cepted the position | nevertheless belong
heart ana soul TO Cuba"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
MUST BE A MISTAKE.
RockIand Brig N. C. Haskell Could Not Be
Wrecked as Reported.

Rockland. Me. March 1.-The report of
the loss of the brig NJ. G. Haskell off
Point Judith. r. l., cannot be true. as the
brig. according to the owners. Messrs. |.
L. Snow & Co.. is on her way from Trini-
dad to Punta Gorda, Fla, to load for this
port.
The Haskell had her stern cut off. last
summer. in collision off Fishers Island
Conn, about ~ miles west of Point Ju-
dith. which probably accounts for the
wreckage on the beach between Watch
Hill and Point Judith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
ASSISTANCE FOR MRS. HENRY.
Committee Asks for a Fund for the Widow Of
Late Gen. Henry.

New York. March 4.-The Henry
committee, of which Hon. Cornelius y.
Bliss is chairman. has promulgated an
address to the American public in
which. after speaking of the services
of Gen. Henry in the army and in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05

The increase in the tobacco output
for January. according to the Western
Tobacco Journal. was 6.6i1 $50 pounds,
or 81 per cent. over December, 1899, and
2949. 196 pounds, or IA per cent. over
January 1899
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-05
Admiral Dewey Files an Appeal.

Admiral Dewey and his men from the
award Of the court Of claims in the mat
ter of the bounty due for the destruction
of the Spanish fleet at Manila. has been
filed in the United States supreme court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-07

the front. These robust African Dutch
men mature early and retain their
physical prowess and hardihood TO
ripe old age. They DO not learn "the
goose step" i'm any regimental awkward
squad when they enlist in the service
of their country. nor are they supplied
with arms and ammunition by their
government. for every Boer in a way,
Is his own general.
In fact. the Boer army and it's or
ganiZation are unique In the history OF
the world According 10 the Beers
own statistics. which have always been
doctored up for the benefit of Europe,
the men i'm the Transvaal liable 10 mil
itary service are only 10000. The war
now going on has shown how easy IL Is
To more than double this misleading
estimate.
Strictly speaking. the only official and
recognized standing army I'm the Boer
republic Is made up Of Kruger's state
Artillery" which, as a matter Of fact,
contains only 800 men. These men are
in the regular pay Of the state, and
outside OF the special police who are
detailed 10 preserve peace and order
during extraordinary occasions are the
only men paid by the Transvaal gov
ernment for military service. These
special policemen number almost 1000
men.
The artilIerists, being the only reg
ulars, are drilled with a view Go fur
nish officers and instructors for the
general citizens army. n sort OF military
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-07
QUAINT ENGLISH CUSTOMS.

Among interesting suryiyaIs from the
middle ages are certain quaint old Gus
toms yet lingering i'm England concern
ing public buildings and personages.
For instance. each 9th OF November
sees queer civil ceremonies; each open
ing 90 parliament likewise. And every
night at III o'clock at the Tower there
takes place an odd little bit of duty
called the locking OF the Tower
As the clock strikes the yeoman por-
ter. clothed in long red cloak. bearing
a bunch Of gigantic keys, goes 10 ,the
front Of the main guardhouse and.
standing there, calls out i'm stentorian
tones. Escort keys" The sergeant OF
the guard and five on six men then
turn out and gravely escort him to the
outer gate, each sentry challenging as
the little procession steps by. who.
goes there2" Keys answers the yeo
man porter.
The gates being carefully locked and
barred. the procession re1nIns-- the sen
tries again challenging and being an
swered as before Arrived before the
main guardhouse. there is a pause. The
sentry stationed there stamps his foot
imperiously and demands, staring
meanwhile at the sergeant. his com
rades the red cloaked porter and ut the
warders wholly unnecessary and RI
diculous lantern. who goes there?"
Keys" Whose keys2' Queen Vic
toria's keys" advance. Queen Vic.
toria's keys, and all's we'll" The yeo-
man porter uncovers and says solemn
ly God bless Queen Victorian to-
which the guard respond. "AmenlH
The officer on duty gives the words
Present arms," and kisses the hilt OF
his sword. He and his men keep their
stations until the yeomaH porter has
marched alone across the parade and
deposited the keys in the lieutenants
lodgings. Then it is all over. No one
can go out OF or into the Tower after
that Even within the walls any one
stirring must be furnished with the
countersign.
There is need of all reasonable eau
ton. although. happily, there are now
no state prisoners to guard and keep
| in those grim old cells and lodgings.
yet the Tower contains portable wealth
| sufficient 10 make up the proverbiai
| kings ransom''- namely. the regalia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-02-07
HE RODE IN A STREET CAR.

A good story Of the cars love OF SIM
plicity is now going the rounds OF ST.
Petersburg. A certain lieutenant, as
popular as he was hard up, was one
day noticed by a brother officer who
had n grudge against him riding In
street car in uniform. In hot haste he
hailed a cab and, driving TO the bar
racks, informed his superiors. The OIL
GERS were furious at what they called
an insult 10 the uniform. when the un-
suspecting lieutenant stroled I'm q few
minutes later.
In brief terms he was informed that
an officer who could degrade his uni
form by riding In common car was
disgrace To his regiment. and they gave
him the option Of sending I'm his papers
or being cashiered, and the hapless sub
altern chose the former alternative. Be
fore nc had time 10 do so, however
Nicholas got wind of the affair, and,
without delaying a moment. donned his
colonels uniform of the regiment IN
question and, sauntering out OF his pail
ace. hailed a car. and, entering II, sat
calmly down till IL stopped in front OF
the barracks.
II so happened that major OF the
regiment was entering the building as
Inc tZdE utSftuufu liVih AhR '''t
going up To the astonished officer, he
said calmly, "Call the officers" This
was done in few moments. Then the
car exclaimed: Gentlemen, l have
lust heard that you have ordered Lieu
tenant ID. 10 send in his papers because
he was seen riding In street car. Now,
gentlemen. I am your colonel, and, as
YOU see. i'm full regimontals. / have rid
den from the palace here i'm one ana /
do not intend 90 send In my papers but
want 60 know IL YOU intend 20 cashier
me"
sire replied the major nervously,
acting as spokesman for the abashed
officers your majesty could never
commit an indiscretion. inasmuch as
tho czar of all the Russias cannot err.
Your majesty could never disgrace your
uniform
Then, gentlemen" answered the
car. with an amused smile, "as ! have
not degraded the uniform. Lieutenant
u. cannot have done so, and viii thus
retain his commission IN this regiment
even n ne, like me. does ride In street
| cars"