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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
1900 K. OF p'S.
Attend the Grand Pythian Tour
nament at Portland.
Large Party from Lynn and New
Hampshire in Attendance.
Grand Officers Present and Iniere Slim proor,r,
Is Carried Out.

Portland, Me, April l&.-The Enirhta
Of Pythias tournament in City han,
this evening, was attended by ahont
1900 members of the order. Including
big delegation from Peter Woodland
Lodge of Lynn, and some 200
New Hampshire knights. The
grand officers were present
The program opened with Il
concert by the Pythian Band of Pitts
field. Lodge was opened by pennessea-
wasscc Lodge of Norway. Grand Chan
cellor +. }. Whiting of Old Town, spoke
on the "Older in Maine"
Following the address. Constitution
Lodge of kittcry. exenplified the first
rank. Supreme Representative Hon
George NJ. Hanson of Calais. followed
with an address on The International
Lodge"
Ravard Lodge Of South Portland. ex-
empliiicd the rank OF Page. followed by
a supreme inner guard. Hon. Fred
Emery Heane of Hall0wcil. who spoke
on The Supreme Lodge" After music
by the orchestra. Hon. Edward {. Rcy-
nolds of South Portland. spoke on
The Grand Lodge
The rank team of Rocky Hill Lodge
of Woodford, conferred the rank of
Knight, long form, which was followed
by an address by Hon. W. G. Philbrook
of Waterville, on Our State Tourna-
ment of the New Century" which he
characterized as the greatest event in
the history of the Pythians of Maine.
Rev. G. Everett Bean of Wells. spoke
on Our Cardinal Principles. Friend
ship. Charity and BencVolence," after
which Trinity Lodge. No. Gi. exempt
fled the rank of Knight
Col. Edward G. Mllikcn spoke on
Uniformed Rank" after which an ex-
hibition drill was given by the Port
land and Belfast companies. A recess
was taken at o'clock. after which
Hon. George W. Hoseltun spoke ON
our Visitors" The rank staff of
Peter Woodland Lodge excmpIif..d the
ranks of Page and Knight with drama
tic effect, commencing AZ > O'Clock and
il was expected that this work ana the
tournament would come to Il success
full close at 6 A. NJ.
The prizes were awarded t. Bayard
Lodge of South Portland for the first
rank; Rocky Hill Lodge Wnodfords,
for the third rank ana Belfast Uni
formed Rank Company for cumpeti-
ton drill.
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TARIFF WAR WITH GERMANY.
Russia Seems Determined 10 Have Misup With
kaiser's People.

Berlin, April 1S.-The Vossische lei
tung and the Neuste Nachrichten. pub
fish special dispatches from Russia APP
parently showing that the Russian
government is already preparing FOR a
tariff war with Germany. As confirm
ing this theory it is pointed ont that
Russia has forbidden Russion distiilerS
to sell Germans raw spirits for fectiii-
cation at Hamburg and has made an
agreement with the Swiss government
to take the whole surplus Of Russian
spirits not wanted for the i.usSian
government monopoly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
SUICIDE At HODGDON.
m atthew Johnson a Hermit. Pennies anu
Eriendless. Ends His Life.

Uoulton, Me, April 1S.-Matthe"
Johnson. hermit residing at Hods-
don committed suicide, Wednesday
morning, by blowing the top OF ms
head off with a Winchester rife. he
was about G5 years Old and had always
lived alone. lie once had some money
but had used it all. He had not peeh
in his right mind for n year. ana lor
the last few months had been troupied
with rheumatism and it is thought th's
drove him to commit the rash deco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
CHANGES
Said to Be Coming in the
American Ice Co.
Charles W. Morse Is Alleged to Have
Resigned as President.
Affairs Discussed al New York Morse Declines
10 Be Interviewed.

Kew York, April 1S.-The Tribune
viii say, tomorrow:
1T was reported yesterday (Thurs-
day). that Charles w. Morse had re-
signed as president of the American
Ice Co. and that sweeping changes
in the management Of that corporation
were 70 be effected. An important
meeting was held at the Office Of tho.
company. yesterday afternoon. ut
which the proposed changes are said
10 have been discussed. When the
meeting was adjourned an effort was
made to see Mr.. Morse and he excused
himself. Mr.. Scott, secretary of the
company. also refused to talk and 9TH
., officers We're equally reticent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

Skowhegan. Me, April lS.-(SpeciaD.
A telegram was received here, at l.
o'clock. by Judge O. K. Bachelor from
Sheriff F. +. Penneil and dated from
Greenvilie, requesting for warrant
for one Alexander Terrio, who was held
in that place and charged with the
murder of Matthew Pare, VINO was
found dead at ASquith, Friday last
The warrant was issued and sent by
Judge Bachelor on the l.35 train ard
reached Sheriff Pencil at night. He
will return to Skowhegan al 1890 TO-
day. and place Te,rio in the county
Jail.
The particulars Of the APPREHENSION
and arrest are unknown. Sheriff Pen
nell and Deputy Sheriff c. Il. Haskell
of Pittsfield, have been on Turro 8
track for three days.
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Far Violating internal Revenue Law.

Bangor. Me, April iS.-Frederick
I go and Albert Nye of Greenville. W"r"
brought to Bangor. Thursday, by I'm
ed States Deputy Marshal Norton a'i'-
lodged in Jail. charged with se"'ns'
liquor without paying the goverh''''
tax. They will be arraisned pei''
United States Commissioner Choa'e O.
5 o'clock Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
THE SOUTHERN STORM.
Buildings Unrooied- Train Wrecked. Steamer
Sunk. Few Lives Lost.

Chattanooga. Tenn, April lS.-'rhis
section was swept by terrific gale
today. Much damage was done 10 prop
erty but no lives We're lost. Two
churches in the suburbs were com
pletely wrecked. The Richmond spin
ming mill was unroofed the Vance cot
ton mills We're damaged. Congressman
Moons house was unroofed. Lookout
Inn partly unroofed and much damage
done to railroad and telegraph wires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
TERRI ARRESTED.
Charge With Murder in AS
9th of Matthias Pare.
Cersin Incidents Attach Suspicion
Very Strongly to Him.
. Canadian Now at kineO- Will Eca,h
Skowhegan. Today.

i.in'o. Me. April lS.-GhcriT Frank
+. f'hheil arrived. today. having in
custody Alexander Terrio, who is
charged with the murder Of Nathi,.
Pare on the Misery tote road, March
II.
y peculiar chain of circumstances
led to the arrest of Terrio. He is known
20 have worked but little durine. thr
past winter. ana on several occasions
requested loans Of different nconla
About the time that Pare is suppos4a
10 have been murdered Torrio was s,.a,
t. have considerable money and u,if
several small bills and an installmert
on debt ON his house arnountin., 10
so.
This Information came to TIE notice
IF sheriff Pcnncll ana a further in
pu.'& showed that Terrio pun released a
il!c 81 @o-Ju calibrc at the store in
kiueo Il few days before tn. date Of
the murder.
Sheriff Icnncll found Tcrrio At work
on the drive for Mr.. Gerry on the
S"ratean. eight miles northwest of this
place. Wednesday. The officer had 4
hard trip over ice and through the
forest to the camp where Terrio vas
employed. When told that he was a
Phi Soner Terrio offered no resistance.
The prisoner is 4 native of Canada
nut has resided in this State for
number Of years. his home being IN
The Canada road q few miles from
Jackman. re is So years Old. square
l,1lflt with ha and ic r.
lid.
owing to the treacherous condition
If the ice on the lake the sheriff and
his prisoner remained here. tonight.
and will attempt to reach GreenNille
i'm the cool of the morning, when the
crust will make travelling safe. The
prisoner will be taken directly TO
SkoWhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

union of marine divers was formed
a, D"troit. Mich, Thursday might. by II.
g Barter. secretary of the !ongshore-.
mems Union. This is the first union Of
ni,,nrs formed in America and an effort
" In no made to include all divers of the
nrmitrI states and Canada John Quinn is
'u,rns;.ient: Thomas Grady, vice president;
lanes Quinn, secretary; and II. W. Ba-
Ier. treasurer. A scale OF wages was
adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
Orc Aqain the Pool Champion.

yaebjneton, April 1S.-Thc three DAYS
,ooI tournament between Alfred De orc,
he Cnban. anu Frank Sherman. the
American for the worlds championship
ended. tonight, in . victory for De orc
,,,h1 made a total of coo points against ~,
S,r hir opDonent The championship med
al won by Sherman in B"s on last Febru-
~ vas then presented to De orc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

1t was officially stated in. Wall street.
New York Thursday. after the close Of
business. tina. the proposed control o.
Burlington by the Great Northern and
Nor thern Pacific interests would be eff
fected by an issue Of s22o.@1.~0 in bond !
on the basis Of & in bonds for each 81
Of Burlington STOCK. The is
sue will be underwritten bv syndicate
at mar with commissions on.
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Boston Forecast.

Boston. April lS.-Forecast: Friday.
cloudy To partly cloudy weather; east
to southeast winds: Saturday. fair.
probably followed by rain in the after
noon or night; winds generally east
criy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
THREATENING WEATHER.

Washington, April lS-Forecast COR
New England: Threatening, Friday
and Satm day. probably rain, fresh Ia
brisk eaaterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

Selma. Ala, April lS.-A terrific wind
and rain storm here. early today, darn
aged the electric light plant and sew
eral other buildings and uprootcd Sew
eral great oaks in the heart Of the
city. n freight train on the Mobile e
birmingham road was caught in the
storm near jackson and wrecked. En-
gincer E1lwood was killed and brake
man badly hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. April 13.-The foiio"i"s
fourth-claSs postmaSterS were
pointed, today: Acknowledgement" "
w. Hamilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

bridgeport. Ala. April 1S.-Every
factory here was compelled to close for
repairs on account of the storm. Three
We're completely unroofed. The steam
boat City of Charleston was sunk ut
its dock but no lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

John Iaviene. to exhibit his ~ I'm
struck a stick Of dynamite with nh He
mer. Thursday. at Norwich. COM, COM. an
had his left hand blown Off. LOST W. ',ad a
gers from his right hand and recsiVe ,,.;ii
compound fracture of the leg. he WIZ
die
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19
The First Essential

OF a good dresser is Immaculate Enen.
Just because your shirts. collars and
cuifs have been to q laundry is no
proof that they are spotless and clean
-Gepends on the laundry. You can
absolutely rely on the work done here
for all our energies. skill and facilities
are devoted to the washing, starcEins
and ironing of all washable clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-19

Syracuse. n. ". April 1S.-A special
to the Post Standard from Oswego
across the river from Fulton says:
THE big mills of the American. Wooden
Co here. employing 1900 hands were
closed, this afternoon. The weavers
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
SAVINGS BANKS ASSOCIATION
M:e!s al Portland A.. TIE Prncipa! Banks Ct
State Being Represented.

Portland, Ne, Jan. IL meeting Of
Jhe Maine Savings Bank Association
W. held in TIE rooms Or the Portland
Savings Bank here, today. The al
tendance WAS unusually large. MI the
principal savings banks in the state
o.ng represented. The business Of the
mae,ias related entirely tO matters Of
interest to the members but was not
of public nature. Tee questions dis
cuseed were Of Importance to tie -vn-
tenen of the association. being along
the line of uniform practice in bank
In" regulations. Twenty eight banks
were represented at ,the meeting.
The executive council was elected as
follows. President. Edward a. Noycs
Portland: vice president, Alpheus O.
Rogers. Portland; Leslie G. Cornish.
'I-ustu: Edwin Stone. Biddcford: $.
m. C..ter. Lewiston; Weston Thomp
son. Brunswick: treasurer, y. y. Mont
gcnrry. Portland secretary. W. G.
BCothhv. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02

ceremonies always accompanying such
an important occasion. After the
reading Of his address. the election of
the state officers nominated tonight,
and the announcement of the COM
mittccs, there viii probably be the
usual adjournment. early Wednesday
afternoon. until early next week. Then
the big crowd Will melt away and COM
parative quiet VIII reign at the Capitol
until the lawmakers reassemble next
week to settle down to the work of the
session. So much for tn program Of
he week.
The advance guard Of the crowd
came. Monday. but yesterday brought
the rush. ana in the afternoon the
hotels and the State House presented
IN animated scene. Everybody wanted
to be here in time for last evening :
caucuSeS and To meet old friends and
to greet new ones. With the legis-
ldtors-elect We're Il great part Of the
members OF the G9th Legislature who
cannot resist the temptation to come
ana watch the opening scenes. And
the candidates for the various offices
over which contests We're being made
We're mach in evidence. Everybody
seemed To have important business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02

with somebody. Gossip concerning the
committees, minor Offices, prospective
legislation and even the probable
length of the session was heard on all
sides, in the streets, hotel lobbes and
a the State House. mingled with COM
ment on the Stain and Cromwell
pardon.
It was 4 perfect mid-winter day,
clear and mild, in contrast to the open
ing days of two years ago when the
coldeSt weather of the winter wei
coined the lawmakers here, and also a
contrast to those of four years ago
when there was a heavy rain storm.
At the State House everything was in
Ship shape order about the whole build
ing. Every new arrival mad words of
praise for the energy of Col Stevens
which has made picture galleries of
great value and historical interest out
of the big rOtunda and the House
lobby The many other Improvements
We're also much admired. In the center
of the rotunda the silent fountain was
buried in mass Of ferns and flowers.
In the various departments the work
is going steadily on regardless of the
confusion around them, but as most of
them have their annual reports out of
the way they will take matters little
more easily during the session Most
Continued on page 80
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
BEHEADED.
Murderer of Baron KetteIer
Pays the Penalty at Pekin.
Earl Ii Thinks Powers Should Cease
Annoying Military Operations.
Dr.. Morrison Charges Germans With Breach OF
Faith and Cruelty.
BEHEADED.

Peliin. Dee. 31.-The man who killed
Baron Won Ketteler the German min
lister to China, i'll June last was be
headed, Monday, in the presence of a
large number OF spectators.
meeting of the foreign ministers
VIII be held as soon as Sir Ernest Ma
son Satow, the British minister who is
suffering from chills and fever. shall
have recovered sufficiently to be pres
ent and when a date and place for
meeting the Chinese commissioners
shall have been agreed upon.
A representative of The Associated
Press, Monday, had 4 personal inter-
view with Ii Hung Chang, who shows
plainly physical evidence of his recent
illness. but whose mind has not been
affected by his sickness and is as Wig
orous as ever. In the course of his con
Versation with the correspondent Earl
Ii said he should prefer to meet the
ministers and commissioners at his
house, if such an arrangement were
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
VERDICT FOR MAINE CENTRAL.
Ora C. Reed Loses $4,000 Suit Lu: |. is
Ta,en 20 Law Court.

Bath, Me, Jan. 1.-The case of Ora
f. Reed, adnIinistratrix. daughter Of
Mrs. Parmelia II. Reed of Richmond
who was thrown from Il railroad train
and killed Il year last October vs..
Maine Central Railroad for $4,000 dam
ages ana which has been before the
court since Friday was finished. this
afternoon with verdict for the defend
ant.
This morning when the court came il
at $50 Q. ID. Baker. counsel for the de-
tendant. the Maine Central. asked The
judge 70 direct a verdict for the defend
ant on the ground that the plaintiff had
SHOWN no evidence Of negligence. Pend
ing the discussion ana the decision of
Judge Whitehouse the jury withdrew
TO their anteroom.
Mr.. Bake: addressed the court for
over an hour on the points OF law in
VOWED in the case. He was followed
by eX-Judge Foster. Both sustained
their regulations as the leading attor-
neys of Maine and nobly fought for
with Bath ara Richmond people. in
Guiding many ladies'.
1t 11.50 both lawyers finished their
plea to the court. Judge Whitehcuse
then announced that ne could not see
any fact to submit to the jury and
therefore sustained the motion Of Mr.
Baker and having the jury called in.
INSTRUCTED them to decide the verdict
in favor Of The defendant. The fore
man Of the jury then went through
the fornality of signing the verdict as
above.
Ex-Judge Foster in behalf Of the
plaintiff Immediately took exceptions
to the ruling and will carry the case
| ID the law court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02

body and faculty. Upon leaving college
| ne continued teaching for some months
and otticiatei II this capacity in he
| B1nEor high school.
| In 1S5S hc entered u law office in Esr
| sor ana was admitted 10 the Pcno6s
| bar IN lSt". just as the Troublesome per.nd
| of the Civil War was thrcateuing I'M.
Stead OF operng an Office us was his i'll
tentioH ne at once devoted his time to the
organization of the 18th Maine Regimen.
and was elected adjutant with the rank
II lieutenant iiis regiment was Soon
| ordCrc! 10 the front ana Wa assigned to
| the Second Army Corps. under Genera
| Hancock and later under General
| lIumphrles. During the next four years
ms regiment was Cnga gCd in some Of the
most bloody and severe battles Of the
| Civil War. among which were the en-
gagementS at SpOttSN court house
| Cold Harbor rtollopalmc Greek Weld
| ham Railroad. tiatchs Run Sailors
I Creek and fctcrSborouGh. ~ one tim.
| his regiment was continuously engaged
| with the enemy Tor ten consecutive, davs
! Adjutant Major SHEPPARD was prnmot-d
| to the rank Of major in 1862 for gailaatr,-
| in action. lie WIS present at the surrgn-
der of IL" n AppomattoS court house "A
| the end Of the Rebellion. For gdlian-
| try i'll action at the enga cement at VII
| ton Railroad in September. 1864. he was
promoted ~ the rank " lieutenant cul-
onel and in October Of the same year
was gain promoted, receiving the rank
of colonel. ON account OF tho trouble on
the Mexican frontier his regiment WIS
retained several months beyond its term
Inf enlistment ana was not DISCHARGED mn
| til September. 1850 It this time Mr.
SHEPPARD hcid the rank Of breyct brig
ON Jure .. 1865. ho was married Ia HeI-
len n. ROW"Il of SkoWhccan ana after Re
ing released from In" scr.icc remained
| in tniG town StVcrai months. bur in l-ss
than wear returned tp the south Oh .c-
!count Of lis WifeS health and purchased
Ia cotton plantation i'm Georgia, which he
carried IN until 1N73. wien III returned 10
tSkowEcgan sim re ,ufniug his plantation
lumr'ii1tclE u9"n locating in town he
won't int" nartnershi' Wit Lewis An
dtf9ol! al" bulli lA' 'opIrn Wooith ih.IS.
one "i WIT i,hSS' FE,,"S Tor jl'. .iit'ituIAD-
tgre "l "o'I'iS III Aalh'. ms partner
S!ip was confirmed adEant1SeouSly 70
both parties until lN93, when Mr.. Sbep-
hard retired from the business. In 1876,
when the Somerset Traction Go. WIS or
CANNED and built Tho oiectri" road -
Madison, NJ Shtphard WI large own,
ana icauinG 1ict'f III the project. I-t
was fh''de pfesc"ht oi IN" concern aug
iatcr purchased h'aFIE tEe eHtlrS stoc"
~ the f''ii-
For many years ne was me president y
me Second National l3ahN. Il trustee 81
Colby College and the university Oi
Maine, also member Of the Maine eN-
ecutivc board and formerly member q
4 trustee of the hospitals for the insane
at Augusta and Bangor He served two
terms IN the lower House Of the STATE
LEGISLATURE ana the same length of time
in the uuper House When he was in tie
lower House he was chairman on the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
WILL OPEN, TODAY.
Maine's 10th Legislature Will
Then Effect Organization
And Elect Republican Nominees ci
Last Evening.
The Crowd Here I0ii. caIcas !oRiqi,i Capi-
ioi Gossip.

Nov for the Organization Of Maine's
Ioth Legislature. Thc crowd is here.
the @ome old crowd in which everybody
is so Slad to see everybody else and
which is always 50 welcome in Au-
Busta. The preliniaaries are over, ana
ut 10 o'clock, this morning. or little
later, after the drawing of seats. the
%avcl will fall, the various officers
nominated for the TWO bodies by the
Republican caucascs, last evening, will
b" elected and the formal organization
Will be effected. This evening, thu.
general Legislative caucus Will br held
for the nomination Of n United stat IS
9enator ana state officers. AT noon.
tomorrow, comes the inaugur9 tion of
Governor iiili with tie impressive
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
GEN. R. B. SHE4ARD
Passes Away, Tuesd Night,
at Skowhegan HE.
WeII-Known Citizen and Plinently
Identified With Maine Inests.
Had Gallant Civil War Record .Dt Will Be
Widely Fell.

SkoWhegan. Nc. Jan. E-tsiaD =
Gen. Russell 2. shcpherl $ied Z few
minutes after 10 o'clock eonig.at his
residence in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
CAPITAL CHAT.
Maine Man Fighting for State
hood for Arizona.
Enough Votes Pledged to Defeat
Hopkins Apportionment Bill.
Friends oi Buregh Bill Have Strong Hopes ol
Carrying It.

Washington. d. C., Jan. 1.-(SpeciaD.
A Maine man from the far South
west is fighting 4 strenuous battle be-
! fore Congress. this winter, ana now
that the session is to be resumed. he
is returning to renew the fray. He is
man of medium height, strongly
built. with n sandy moustache. and a
pleasant manner in conversation. A
score or more years of hard life as q
business man in the frontier regions
near the Mexican border have plough
ed no burrows in his genial face. and
as he saunters in the lobby of the Ar
lington Hotel or tramps about the COR
ridors of the Capitol. he looks as sleek
and successful as any of our New
Workers.
The name of this Maine native. who
comes from Lincoln county, is ex-Goy.
Nathan G. Murphy of Phoenix. Ariz.
The territory once elected him as Il
delegate TO Congress. but in recent
years it has persisted in going out af-
ter the Democratic fieshpots. all of
which under present circumstances
makes the task of securing statehood
for it all the more difficult At the
last election Gov. Murphy himself was
turned down for recollection as a dele
gate and Democrat was elected in
MS stead. But in the face of such ad-
verse circumstances Mr.. Murphy is
working in season and out OF season
here to add another star to the flag
and if he should succeed it ought to
make him United States senator. 1t
Pbably would. for the Arizona people
r the population and the resources
fully warrant them in becoming
te.
Murphy has been remarkably
ksful in business and has wide
ce with Republican politicians.
pulling the wires constantly to
he passage OF a statehood bill
ter, although it must be ad-
nat the odds are against him
not appear to be discouraged
Fps pegging away before the
ttees of Senate and House. 1t
easy to get new states admitksua,
Union bech1n&
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-01-02
LAW COURT DECISION.

a rcscript has been received from tie
law court in the action of washington
Foss, in assumpsit. vs.. Ira Whitehoue'
the opinion drawn by Justice Emery, 81
ing judgment for Sl5.9} with interest sim
July !. 1897, to the plaintiff
In the suit OF Washington F0ss, in trts-
pass; Us. Ira Whitehouse, Judgment D-
the defendant is rendered