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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
TINE TEXTILE WORKERS
Discuss Whether or Not 10 Consolidate With
the Other Textile Organization.

Holyoke, Mass. May S.-The third
days session of the International Tn
ion OF Textile Workers opened, this
morning. with more interest manifest
ed than at any single sitting of the
convention this week. The port of the
committee ON amalgamation and con-
..quen1 discussion of the different
points occupied the attention of the
delegates all the forenoon, no cOnclu-
sion being reached at the noon ad-
jOuinment.
The general purport of the commit
te-e's report favored consolidation with
the other organizations Of textile
workers. which has headquarters in
Fall River. condtionally upon its
agreement 10 become affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor as one
textile organization and not as a num-
Der of subordinate units.
A communication was received from
the FAN River organization asking for
a conference in Boston. Saturday, to
effect an agreement if possible and the
convention viii name a conference
committee before final adjournment.
The delegates are warming up ana
the discussion. this morning, was most
lively. and kind and unkind remarks
were frequent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
AT REDLANDS.
President Warmly Received al Ms First Stop
in California.

Reilands. Cal. May S.-PreSident
Mckinley and his party entered the
Land of Fruit ana Flowers" shortly
after midnight The Colorado river was
pas sed at Yuma. The train was mount
in. a gorgeous pass between snow
sEow capped mountain peaks when the
President first looked from his car
window. Soon after the train entered
san Bernardino county.
AT every station We're groups of smil-
ing. happy people. The women and
children held roses in their aims and
pelted the Presidents ear with them
as the train rushed by. 1t was a
charming welcome to the state OF cal
iforna.
Redlands. the first stop i'm the state.
WAS reached at 9 o'clock. Here great
preparations had been made TO wei
come the President and his party
COY. Gage and the senators and rep
r.sentatives in Congress had gathered
to welcome the Chief Executive To Cal-
ifornia The city was beautifuiiy acc
GRATED. The party drove to the CaSa
Iona Hotel. where the exercises TOOK
place The broad street was hterahy
esrpeted with flowers.
The mayor OF keoIahus htiouo' GU
Gov. Gage, who welcomed the Presi-
dent and extended TO him the freedom
nf the state the Presidents response,
delivered in graceful style. drew re-
naaI.d cheers The exercises were iol-
lowed by q drive of an hour and hai1
through the orange growing section.
Leaving the hotel. the President ana
his party drove under an arch or
Continued on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
A WAITING GAME.
Striking lnssmsn Claim Addition to Number
and Ars Sure Of winning.

Boston, May s.-Both sides in the
lnemen's controversy seem to be play
ing a waiting game. The strikers held
a meeting. this forenoon. and every
man answered his name on the roll
call. A letter from Organizer Brad
ford of the union. was received. today.
in which he states that two new unions
will be formed in New Hampshire, to-
day and tomorrow The strike leaders
declare that the result of the fight Will
be victory for the men. The various
companies declare that they have not
been inconvenienced by the strike.
Two electric wires of the Brooklne
Gaslight Co. We're cut, tonight. in the
brighton and Brookline district. THROWN :;
some - or 10 lights out of commission.
Although the act has not been definitely
fixed upon the strikers. the manner IN
which tho work was done plainly shows
that il was done by an expert at the
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
GIVE US WORK
Is the Cry Of Hundreds Of lack
SOnville's Sufferers.
Clerks and Professional Men Who
Have Lost All Among Them.
Relief Stores Arrive by Every Tain and More
Is Promised.

Jacksonville, Fla. May S.-The full
meaning Of the widespread suffering
IN jacksonville was realized, today,
When IL was announced in one Of the
meetings that great number of men
who never had been used to manual
labor were clamoiing for work. Among
them We're clerks and professional men,
Three young physicians are said 10
have lost everything in the fire.
The department of labor has under
taken 10 give clerical employment TO
all such applicants. The city is still
under martial law.
over $500, 900 worth Of insurance has
been paid by the adjuster& and the peo-
pie are commencing the erection of
temporary places of business and
dwellings,.
Relief is coming in generously on
every train and the subscription list
To date amounts to about SS5, 900, with
promises of aid from many places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
SUICIDE At MADISON.
Louis C. Paine. Somewhat Mentally unDa'
anced. Cuts Mis- Throat.

Madison. Me, May S.-Louis [. faihe
c,,t his throat with a razor. today al
ter going into thick growth OF p'rci
,,,osi,a the residence of q. S. Witham
of the Great Northei !"
paner co. He had been in poor heai'"
and was somewhat unbalanced men
tally. He left his home during INC
forenoon. and when he did not re'ui !"
Atre Paine asked for searching par
~ Tbere was no trace of Paine OUTSIDE
the village. but the body was
lust before dark by Mrs. wilma" 10
widow and one son survive MIN
was 70 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
WILL SUE FOR LIBEL.
Samuel Locke Objects TO Comments in Connec
ton With the Sprague Murder.

Harrington. n. H.. May S.-Samuel
Locke, who was brought into publlc
notice at the Sprague murder case al
South Berwick Junction. Me. in May.
1900. has recently come into possession
of consideIabl property through the
death of brother.
Mr.. Locke has taken exceptions L"
number of newspaper comments
made at the time at or just Subse-
uuent to- the acquittal of Edward j.
knights for the alleged murder of Fan
ny Sprague and has engaged Former
County Solicitor Kivel of Dover. ana
George f. Cochrane of Rochester. as
counsel with the intention of bringing
libel suits against several newspapers
i'm which reference to him was made
His attorneys are confident that their
client will be able to recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
ROWLAND is DEAD.
Dexter Man Succeeds in Suicidal
Attempt at Lewiston.
Deputy Niles Thinks He Will Locate
Ivory boothby's Murderer.
Little Opposition al Hearing 10 Portland q
Brunswick Electric Road.

Lewiston. Me. May S-Edward J.
iiuwla III Dexter. who shct himself
in tie Exchange Hotel here. last
Wednesday night ana who was found
in a semi conscious condition, Thurs
day, died al the Central Maine Cen
eral Hospital, Tuesday evening.
Mr. Howland had not fully reglincd
consciousness since the tragedy and
lost the power of speech several days
ato. y physician had told his How-
land's) wife that his mind was not
ris III and Mrs. Rowland had been in
correspondence with DR.. SAM n at
the State Insane Hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
NO STRONG OPPOSITION.
Made to the Proposed Portland s Brunswick
Electric Road Al Hearing.

Brunswick Me, May S.-Thc board
OF railroad commissioners gave hear
ing here. this afternoon, On the pro-
posed route for the new Portland q
Brunswick Street Hallway which Will
connect the lines of the Portland
Street Railway and the Lewiston.
Brunswick < Bath Street Railway.
There was a large attendance Of citi-
zens Of this place, Portland and the
towns and villages along the line of
the proposed road and much interest
was manifested in the proceedings.
After hearing the various sides OF the
question the commissioners took the
case under Amusement. The result OF
the hearing will be announced later.
The interested parties represented by
counsel were the Portland & Bruins
wick Street Railway Co, the inhabi-
tants OF South Freeport. and the Maine
Central Railway. No strong opposi-
ton developed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
iottinqs fro n The Philippines.

Manila, May S.-COl. Astilla, the in
surgent governor of lnfanta province
has surrendered with 10 officers. ano
$50 men, 40 rifles and 10 cannon
The United States Philippine com
mission has decided to establish an in
sular government printing plant.
Provost General Davis is preparing
recommendations 10 submit 10 the com
mission for separate scheme OF city
government IN Mania. The commits
sion favors a plan of federation simi-
lar TO that of Washington and the city
of Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
FIRE At AUGUSTA, GA.
Compress, Warehouses and Cotton 10 Amount
Of SI59, 400 Burned.

Augusta. Ga. May S.-What looked
to be a fire that would stop only when
il had wiped out the cotton storage
district of Augusta, broke out in one of
the storage compartments of the Union
Compress Cos. building. at ! o'clock.
today. An alley way about six feet
wide separates the compress and Phin-
Ivy & cos. warehouse. The high wind
swept the flames to this building. in
which was stored 1900 bales of cotton.
From here it was blown to Whitney Il
Cos warehouse and seemed beyond
the control of the department. In the
Whitney warehouse there were 300
bales of cotton stored ard soon the
whole was roaring mass of flames
The losses are as follows: ON the cot
ton. Whitney & 60, Slo5.oO0: PhiniZy
& Co. $50. 400; Compress Co. $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
PORTO RiCAN AFFAIRS.
8Orda Should Keep Away from San Juan
Emigfants Tor Hawaii.

San Juan de Porto Rico. May S.
H1ndbillS that are being circulated
here reproduce an interview with Wen
cealao Rorda. Jr., published III the
New York Times, April -. in which he
was quoted as saying so hopeless is
the state Of affairs that fathers sell
their daughters to keep them from dy-
ing of hunger" The people are in
dignant and should Mr.. Rorda arrive
in Porto Rico now he would he liable
To attack.
The West Indies Express 60. is in
process of liquidation. having sustain
81 heavy loss as a result of its mail
contract.
Hawaiian immigrant agents are
again working here and an expedition
is probable. May -.
The steamer Caracas. which has ar
rived here from Venezuela. reports that
an unimportant revolt broke out. May
4, at Coro. capital Of the state of Fall
con. and was quelled by gunboat and
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
IN HONOR OF THE DEAD.
Massac husetis to Erect Tablet at Anderson
Vile in Memory Of Dead Soldiers.

Boston. May Sat the meeting of
the executive council. today, plans
were approved for the magnificent
monumental tablet to be erected at An
Jacksonville, next fall. to mark the spot
where 1G1 sons of Massachusetts
brcathed their last in the Union cause.
This memorial tablet was authorized
nv resolve of the Legislature. last
wear. when an appropriation of SSOOO
was provided. The memorial VIII be
constructed entirely of Quincy granite
and will be IA feet high.
The council also accepted the magni-
fcept portrait in oil of the late Captain
Iohn G.. g. Adams. late sergeant-at-
arms 1t is from the sergeant at
arms department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

c.mnel Todd of Hodgdon. died sudden
II, Tnssday morning, while working on
~, farm of Melvin jenkins. He had been
in good health up to that time He was
ON homr He was aged AZ years. DIR.
mnvd Of Linneus. was summoned but
d",,,J not arrive before death claimed the
man.
Neal E. McPeck OF Boston: has filed lied, a
pai, ~ az Portland asking for the appoint
s"u ,t ar \ temporary receiver for the
es and Ss
M MN sSrdered hearing to be held at 2
gay n r riday. at which time the COMPANY
osgd mot an9 Be- ss s1snss why
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
POLITICS IN UTAH.
Senator kearns Says Citizens Are Now All
Working for the State.

New York. May S.-Senator Thomas
keaIns of Utah. who has been abroad
since March ~ returned this evening.
on the steamship Majestic. When ask
ed as to the report that the Mormons
were. going to secure control of the
state, he said:
That kind of talk has been going on
ever since | went out there. | was
ele cted by the Legislature and ! am a
Gentle The Mormons are liberal.
especially the young generation. The
time has come when there should be
no lines, Mormon or Gentle. but all
should work for the development OF
the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
THE BOOTHBY MURDER.
Deputy Sheriff Niles Says Ne Will Name
Murderer in Six Months.

Saco. Me. May S.-Interest in the ia
been renewed by n statement credited
to Deputy Sheriff James II. Niles Of
Saco. 1t is reported that Deputy Miles
in speaking of the unsolved North Saco
crime, said: II viii name the murderer
of Ivory Boothby in six months" Fur
Their than this, however. h. would
make no statement regarding the case,
and there Is great speculation as TO
future developments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
Assist Nature.

You have been told to hitch your
wagon to a star"--that Nature will as
sist YOU. That's all right. There are
times, however. when you should as
sist Nature. and the spring Is one OF
these times.
Nature is now undertaking to cleanse
YOUR system-if you take Hoods Sar-
saparilla the undertaking Will be sue
cessful. and your complexion bright
and cle1s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. May S.-The area of
cloud and rain that has hung over the
Mississippi and ohio valleys for the
last four days is slowly drifting east
ward. Unsettled weather and rain is
indicated for the middl. Atlantic states
ana New England. Important tempera-
turc changes are not anticipated. ON
the New England coast fresh souther-
/" winds will shift to southeasterly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
The [ ate Charlotte S. Bucks Will.

New York, May S.-By the will of
tho late Charlotte S. Buck. coupled
with a decision of Supreme Court Jus
flee Dickey, charitable institutions of
brooklyn will receive upwards of $780,
Ooo The testator died in 1898. The
largest sum given 10 any Of the socie-
,;as referred 10 is $4,000 The TheOlo-
oical Seminary of Bangor. Me, gets
IN, s90I0 bY the Will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
BREAD AND WATER
For Six Days in Jail as Punishment Tor Work
ina on Sunday.

,;son was committed to the county jail
here last night. for six days. to be fed
,Ipon bread and water, because he refuse
~ M q fine OF 81 for working in his
-, ~ -tasn an sunday last COLLISION is a
mrmber OF The seventh Day Adven,ists
.'hhrch and he claims he is being perse-
c,,ted for his religious belief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09

w II. Brinton, president of the Peru
M, and Wheel Works, of Peru. ILL.,,
"wednesday. said THE plow combine
i likely to be merged into great
..,,st Of all the implement makers of
the United States. The capital of the
~ company will be as much as $50
coo COO and may amount to $15,OO0,00o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
The Huntington Clothing Co.
229 Water Street. Aupus.a Msins
dec22 -od tutnsat
RAIN. TO-DAY AND friday.

Wa hinGtcn. May S.--i'orecast for
Maine: Showers. Thursday. with h;,.h
temperature, Friday y. rain: fresh south
ecsierly winds. For Massachusetts:
Rain, Thursday. and probably FL iday;
lower temperature in eastern Ma3ra-
,hnsett" Thursday. fl, sn to blisk
soCIhcastelly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
TORPEDO BOAT BARNEY
will Be Given Official Trial. Today Board
Arrives al Bath.

Bath. Me, May S-The members of the
naval trial board, which will conduct the
trial of the torpedo boat Barney, arrived,
this afternoon, with Surgeon &. n. Dev-
ain. t. S. n. The members ar. Rear Ad-
miral Evans. Constructor }. j. Wood
ward, Capt j. N. Hemphill. Commander
q r Rocker and Lieut.. Charles Il.
Vreeland. II the weather permits. the
Barney. will leave the Bath Iron Works
early in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
Ros,oo 4 Maine 500. Mile Miiaqe.

BOSTON. May S-Beginning at noon. to-
,nrrow the Boston & Maine Railroad
NH issue so mileage books equivalent to
s"6 mileage The Legislature has repeat
~" Uv been asked to pass law to compel
uiirnads 10 Issue 800 mileage hooks but
H. order as often failed of assage. The
pnston 4 Maine book will be good Only
within the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington May S-The io,nmced
nension CHANGES in Maine are annoessIn IN.
Original. Peter Stuart Portian";s ,f: Mi
c chael Thornton Soldiers Home: nos 81
g.. Isaac II. James. North An s4;m,o OF
Original. widows, Supplemental, ~ Sneeia
aecrIIed' April 25, Celia A. Lowell
land, s..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
Enulish Miners Are Sensible.

London, May S-(5.l5 =. MD.-The
miners have decided against a stop
page Of work If the owners should
attempt to reduce wages in any DIS
trict another conference will be called
to reconsider the question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
Dick O'Brien Whips Billy Paine.

Bangor. Me, May Sat the emu
on eieht round bout at Wmterpoi'
this afternoon, Dick O'Brien OF
ron was given the decision over D'"'
paine of Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
NOTICE..

building IN, having been made that the
Court streat io ;d Al on the north side OF
Gus t to HAL nal is diiapidated and danger
Given for ,h safety notice is hereby
orally t tba me information of citizens gen
viii give a = me me board of municipal officers
s%9om in the l.efa arms on the matter at their
time 1891 at 80 ociock ~ n which
b he ana place all persons interested viii
t.hey have aaa may shoW cause, if any
Be proeeedeS% hy said buA ding should not
Sof Chan u against as provided by Sec
Attest: III me Revised Statutes.
LEWIS A. BURLEIGH.
sA4e7Ao City Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09

A consolidation of all the natural gas
companies, numbering about ~. In
Washington and Green counties, Penn-
sylvania. with a capitalization CT ABOUT
SI2, Ccc, GOO, is now in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
Boston Forecast.

Boston. May S.-l.ocal forecast:
Thursday, fair Weather. probably fol
loved by light showers during the
night: light and variable. winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09

oui SPECIAL ARRANGE nts with mil
:,'e.''' manufacturers, and wholesale
,"'iorS enable us To offer at retail mems
BOY ana childrens ready -to-wear and
made to-order garments at about one
thlrd less than regular prices. Sol cit
AoGr patronage, We most respectfully 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-09
THE GRAND LODGE ARE you READY
Also Clothing SpsciaIiiss Of Our Own Mats

ior yoar new Spring Suit overcoat or
iou''e,~ we are reacy to show YOU si--
iSrSe lines Of manufacturers samnIaS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-08
GOSSIP.
Gathered Here and There About Hotel
Lobbies BY Tribune
Scribes.

When the episode in the legislature
yesterday is analysed it will be found
that no bill was stolen-just a little
sharp practice-that's all.
Miss Scofield of the senate force does
some tirst-rate sketching from life, and a
pen sketch of Finn Leech executed by
her is worthy of praise. 1t is a ringer
for Finn-in one of his sylph-like poses.
The nomination of Eb Young as trustee
of the state asylum has been confirmed
by the senate. The committee on char
liable institutions, to whom it was re-
ferred, reported unanimously in favor of
confirmation.
Members and attaches of the legisla-
ture are preparing for the exodus tonight.
The house and senate hold morning SEES
sions and will probably be in session the
greater part of the day and into the
night.
1t will be impossible to complete the
Blue Book for distribution before ad-
journment. 1t will. be the most valuable
reference book ever issued, however,
when issued. The secretary of state
will forward to each member his quota
to his home address.
Chief Engrossing Clerk McGahan of
the senate expects to leave tonight for
Ohio, where he has a colony of immi-
grants to bring to the state. Under his
efficient direction the work of the senate
engrossing force has been we'll done
There have been nc complaints on the
the good management of the department
is a credit to the chief and his capable
assistants.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-08

or the vote by which senate bill l76 was
not received, which motion prevailed,
and the senate sent back the bills
On motion of Young the following
resolution was adopted:
That the chair appoint a committee of
three to explain tt the senate the cir
cumstances under which senate bill 1866
was removed from this house, particu-
larly as to the fact that the same was
never messaged from this house, but was
taken away by an officer of the senate
by mistake and without authority.
The motion prevailed and Young,
Pollock and Hare were appointed such
committee.
H HOUSE is HOSTILE.
The committee waited upon the senate
but that body had taken a recess till
the morning. 1t is said a big row is
promised at the session this morning in
case the senate refuses to return senate
bill ISL, some members of the house
going SO far as to declare no more senate
bills will be passed by the house in such
an event.
FIRST AND N READING OF SENATE BILLS.
227, Wolbert, semi-annual examination
of state banks.
217, Lewis, state auditor to pay to
agricultural college and deaf school
funds belonging to such institutions.
l67, Laidlaw, government county mu-
tual insurance companies.
l76, special committee, authorizing
governor to appoint special examiner as
occasion arises.
BILLS LIE
Senate bill 221, Lavayea, prevention of
prize fights.
Senate bill 1855, Wolbert, repeal of the
Twichell law.
Senate bill 234. Hegge, publication list
of commission men doing business in the
state.
Senate bill 1914, LaMoure, leasing of
ferry franchise, "a to "a.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
$50, Laidlaw, amends law for manner
of making abstracts of election returns.
200, defines the. system of free public
schools of state.
AZ. Ames, special school district.
50, Hale, promote efficiency national
guard.
POS, assessment of damages under law
of eminent domain.
lis, Talcott, four years term for county
commissioners
Senate bill IS, Little, appropriation for
additional clerk hire in the treasurer's
office coming up for. passage, Rose
moved that the bill be made a special
order for the afternoon. Thomas raised
the point of order that it would require
a suspension of the order of business,
which was sustained. Rose then moved
a suspension of the order OF business and
the adoption of his motion, which was
lost.
Senate bill IS was then passed without
the emergency clause.
22O, Lavayea, collection of delinqu ent
personal taxes by action.
"a, Little, inclusion of unknown de-
PENDANTS in summons.
ZIG, Simpson, sheep inspection.
30, Swenson, settlement of estates of
decedents.
l49, Murphy, power of attorney for
foreclosure of mortgages.
The house then took a recess till 10
o'clock this morning.