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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Dr. Henry a. Lamb died at his homo
in Portland. Tuesday. aged 81 years. He
was a graduate of Hebron. Colby and
Vanderbilt University Medical school in
Tennessee. "A mother and sister survive
him.
Monday evening at o'clock in one OF
the private parlors Of the Copiey Square
Hotel in Boston. Mckenzie Murray OF
Bath, and Miss NJ. Littlefield of Winter
port were united in marriage by Rev.
David l.. Yale of the Central church of
Bath. assisted by Rev. w. S. Kelsey OF
Berkeley Temple of Boston.
Hon. William II. Clifford lies seriously
ill at his summer home on the Cape
shore. He has been confined TO his bed
since last Saturday. and his condition is
said to have improved since then Mr..
Clifford is afflicted with uremic poison
which has assumed an alarming form.
Tuesday morning he was slightly better
and his friends are hoping that there may
he some change In his favor.-Portland
Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
SUMNER GARMENTS

when handsomely Numbered. look very
attractive. even though they may he In
expensive. Our Speciality is ladies' an'
gentiemen's shirt waists and shirts, duel
suits. wash dresses, and outing good:
general =. We compare with other laun
dries as 4 dollar does with a quarter al
though our rates are low. Comments OF
What we do are our unanimous chorus o
aISe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
ON WAY TO CANTON.

Washington, sept. IL MI that i5
mortal OF William Mckinley is Si'r, l.
| ing To- its last earthly resting place t
Canton Officially ana with =,.t. c.rc-
| muuy the nation has paid its tribute
| to the memory ot IL stricken chief
Magistrate.
1t was almost thc closing act in the
awful trag dy when beneath the DOM
of the Capitol funeral services NJ stat"
| were held. today. AS bctttcd tn" &C.
casion and character of the man, the
services were simple. They We're cen
Quoted in accordance with the rites 'i
the NJ. T.. church of which President
Mckinley was a lifelong member.
Consisting only OF two hymns. 4 song.
Il prayer. an address and a bcnediction,
they were beautiful and solemI.ly i'm
prcssve.
Gathered around the bier We're rep
rcsentatives Of every phase Of Ameil-
can national life. including the Isesi-
dent and the only surviving cX-tresi-
dent of the United States, together
with representatives at the tapitol ~
almost every nation on earth.
Despite the fact that no attempt hao
the rotunda beyond the arrangements
made about the catafalque. the as
ycnblage presented a memorable sight.
The sombre black Of the attire Of HUN
dreds of civilians present was splashed
brilliantly with the blue and gold oi
the representatives, of the army ana
the navy and the court dress of the
diplomatic corps.
AZ the notes Of Mr. Ncl\inley'a
favoritc hymn, Lead. Kindly Light.
fioatcd through the great rotunda, Inc
assemblage rose to lis feet. ut inc
conclusion of the hymn. rs Rev. Dr.
Naylor presiding elder of the Wash
incton district, rose to offer prayer.
the hush that fell upon the people was
profound. when in conclusion he re-
peated the Lords Prayer. the great
audience joined solemnly with him.
The Sometime Wen Understand
was sung BY Mrs Thomas g. Noycs q
this city, and the beautiful refrain wa"
echoed and rc-echocd by the double
quartet CHOIR.
The venerable Bishop Edward g.
Andrews Of Ohio, the oldest bishop o1
TIE Nj. e. church. then took his posi-
ton at the head Of lie bier and hogan
his culogy. Upon the conclusion OF
the sermon the audience joined the
choir in singing Nearer. My God, TO
Thee" In conclusion the Divine bless
ing was asked by the Rev. W. II.
Chapman. acting pastor of the Metro
rolitar NJ f. church.
Mrs. Mckinley did not attend the
services at the Capitol.
Arrangements for the movement OF
the funeral cortege from the White
House to the Capitol We're completed,
last night after the body of the Pres
ident had been deposited in the East
room of the mansion. The morning
dawned gray and dreary. The sky was
overcast with low flying clouds. AS
the hours passed. dashes of rain fell
at intervals: but despite this discom-
fort. tens of thousands of sorrowing
people appeared early upon the streets
Both sides of Pennsylvania avenue
from the White House to the Capitol
were passed and as the funeral cor
tege passed down the broad thorough
Confined on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
FREIGHT WRECKS.
Trains DeraiIed Near Newpor. and Benton
No One Injured.

Waterville. Me. Sept. Nv recNiiit s
trains were called to the vicinity Of
Newport and Benton. this afternoon
hv wrecks occurring 10 freight trains
Al and 40. Afternoon passenger tralns
were slightly delayed. No one WAS an
;urea In one ease an engine and ~.
cars ana in another cigit ears lett the
track
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
CLOSE AND STAY CLOSED
Is the Imperative Order to the Liquor Dealers
at Bucksport.

Bucksport. Me. Sept. lin response
to monster petition signed pS d ia' *
ma joritv of the voters of the town, the
local deputy sheriff and chairman OF
the board of selcctmen, today, ordered
all liquor dealers in town TO close w
and stay closed under re"llty OF pros
ecution This will make Bucksport z
dry town for the first time in It's hiS-
tory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
FIRST HUNTING ACCIDENT.
Zebu!on Cu,hman Of kennebunk Receives
Charge OF Sho. in Face.

Ecnachunk. Ma. sept. l7.-Whilc
Gunning for partridge in the woods
near the village. Monday forenoon
Zebelon cushman accidentally received
. charge Of SHOT in the face. Tho gun
was fired ~ Alec Marsh. Somc If TIE
shot passed through one of CuShman'#
eyes. the rest lodged around the other
eve. He was taken to Portland to the
Mainc Gcncral HoSnitaI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
FELL 200 FEET TO DEATH.
Nelson Johnson Killed. tuesday al the Monso'
Pond State Quarry.

Monsoon, Nc. Sept. l7.-Nc!son John
son. = Swcdo. aged -. fell a distance
Of 200 feet into the hole at the Mon
son Pond slate quarry here. today. and
vas killed. johnson was struck by 4
bucket while standing On the brink Of
the quarry hole and lost his balance
He struck several projections IN TIL:
fail and probably was dead before nc
reached the bottom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
ClOUDf-.RA THURSDAY.

"Wednesday. Sept. l..-Forecaat for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land. partly cloudy. Wednesday. fresh
west to north winds; Thursday.
cloudy, probably rain in southern po.-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
6oston Forecast.

Boston. sept. 1..-I.ocal forecast for
Ncdnesday: Fair and cooler weather:
west to northwest winds: Thursday
cool unsettled weather. possibly with
occasional rain. nprtEcrly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-18
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, Sept i1.-Thc following
are the pension changes in Maine, re-
sulting from the issue Of Aug. y. 1901:
Original. widows, Susan \. Crosby
Benton Falls. S.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
NOTICE.

Noti is hereby given that the petition
published below will be pre- sented To the
Board Of Public Instruction of Brevard
county at a special session of the boa ri 10 be
held at Titusville on the llth day of May,
A ID. 1901.
To the Board of Public Instruction of Bre-
ward county:
The uude ersigned qualified electors that pay
a tax on real or personal property. and are
residents IN the subdivision of BreVard
county below described, petition your honor
able body 10 order All election 10 be held in
the territory herein described. 70 determine
whether such sub division Of the county shall
become special tax school district for the
purpose of levying and collecting district
school tax. f.. the exclusive use of public
free schools within the said district. aud 10
elect three persons 10 be school trustees of
said district and % authorize the sum of
three mills, maximum tax. 10 be levied upon
the property within said district for the next
two Yeas after the forming of said special
tax district. for the exclusive use of public
free schools therein.
The Boundaries of the proposed special tax
school strict 10 be as follows, subject 10
amendment Uy the Board of Public Instruc-
tiun before ordering the election. As is per-
mitted by law:
All that part OF Brcvard county that i,
bounded on the north by line running west
t,Um north line of w. +. DixOns grove 10 81
johns river, AMI from same line running
east Ia Indian river thence sOutheasterly in
SAID river I" the south boundary Of township
"a thence east To Atlantic ocean; and bounded
Oh the sodth by Il line beginning at northwest
cu-ner of south half of township 81. south
range 30. east. running east To Indian river.
thence sOutheasterly III river 10 the south
boundary Of township 81, range 80 thence
east 10 Atlantic ocean.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
LOTUS.

Beans will soon be going forward, but
the crop will be short if We do not have
some ram soon.
DIR. Capron is having his grove put i'm
fine shape and cutting a ditch between
the grove and margin To keep out the oak
roots
Mr.. ID. l.. Hancock has sold his fast
launch to Mr.. X. b. Stewart, of Brant-
ley. Now that our neighbor has such an
easy way of getting around We hope To
see him often.
Mr.. &. ID. Provost was mp from Fort
Pierce last week. While here he bought
out the stock of goods belonging TO the
firm of }. VI. Ennis, so We have only one
store in town now.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Field aud T. q. Ronald
went to Georgiana Monday night to ut
tend school entertainment given al the
house of Mr.. F. w. Munson. They re-
port most enjoyable time.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
BANYAN.

j. ID. Sans IS in Banyan for a day or
two.
The bean crop is SUFFERING from want
of rain.
An egg hunt for the children was held
on Monday evening.
Messrs. Stewart, Ensey and Mcmillan
are shipping considerable beans.
c. L. Stewart is preparing to set out
100 choice budded orange trees on his
place here.
q. +. Muriel's grove has been put in
good shape recently by being fertilized,
hoed, etc.
Henry Casper is in Banyan putting up
dwelling house for w. J. Raglan. He
will also erect dining room and kitchen
for G. L. Stewart
The school house was nicely decorated
Easter with floral designs and inscrip-
tiOns appropriate to the occasion by Mrs
A. b. and the Misses Gertrude, Annie
and Helen Stewart.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12

The real need and intent OF the
present national bankruptcy law
is not in the discharge of insolvent
debtors, but for the protection OF
honest business men, creditors or
debtors, the establishment of a
system of general and uniform ap-
plication which would secure sound
credit and promote fair and honor
able business. Many have thought
that the law as it was finally shaped
contributed to this end, and that
when in actual operation any
needed amendment could be Sc
cured in the direction of the pur-
poses intended and defined.
An article in the current num-
Der of the North American Review,
by Mr.. w. HI. Hotchkiss, reciting
the operations of the law since its
passage, fully sustains the above
expression. Mr.. Hotchkiss is a
referee in bankruptcy, the chair
man of the executive com mittee of
the National Association of Refer
ees, and the author of a valuable
report on the workings of the law.
His article is an interesting one,
and we heartily recommend it to
the Derusal of business men es-
pecially.
There is a certain amount of agi-
tation favoring the repeal of this
law, but Mr.. Hotchkiss thinks it
comes from those classes who have
had special advantages under the
old insolvency laws of the states.
The opposition to the law on the
ground that it is hard on the debt
or class has pretty generally disap-
peared. Under the new law it is
found that credit is easier obtained
and can be secured on better terms
than before. The creditor is no
longer required to insure himself
against attendant risks in the col
lection of debts under the state
laws.
The law should be perfected for
the solid service it can do in max
ing a rational credit system, in
raising the business standards of
honor, and in rendering easier and
safer the pursuit of business of all
kinds in all parts of the country.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
High Minimum Penalty.

House bill No. 81, by Mr.. Harvell, to
regulate carrying concealed weapons, was
reported adversely this week by the
Judiciary committee, but the committee
has offered two amendments which were
accepted by Mr.. Harvell The bill as
amended provides that the punishment
for carrying concealed weapons shall he
not less than $500 nor more than $500, or
confinement in the state prison for not
less than six months or more than one
year. Mr.. Clark thought the minimum
penalty should he eliminated and left to
the discretion of the court. Mr. Rivers,
of Alachua, said, unfortunately, his coun-
ty was very much interested in this ones
tion, and he was opposed to Mr.. Clark's
suggestion. He wanted u minimum pen
atty. and he dill not think that the pen
atty could be ma le too high, as there was
no absolute necessity for carrying con-
oealed weapons. Mr.. Raney also advo-
Gated high minimum penalty. and
spoke in favor of it. The amendment To
make an alternative penalty was adopted,
and the bill, as amended, was ordered
engrOssed.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
PROPERTY FOX SALE.

The following is Offered for sale by the
owier at very low prices, If taken al
once:
One four-year-Old mare, broken To har-
ness and saddle. SIS; one pair of mnIes
and wagon, $225; one pair of Leayy
mules and wagon, $3.50: one mule S7j
guaranteed for all work and gentle. 300
head of hogs. in coed order. SIOO. 10.
swarms bees, $25.
Also the following real estate. House
and lot located near Titusvllle ten acr.s
81 800; twenty acres pine land. mari or.
ange grove, fifty bearing trees. S3OO. for.
ty acres of hammock and oranO,. grov...
ON same, $500; honse and lot in North
Mimi, $500.
FOR further particulars inquire at or ad-
dress y, care STAR Office, Titusville. Fla.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12

Senator Carson, chairman OF the COM
mittee on education in the senate, has
given a great deal of attention TO educa-
ton in its various phases. Himself q
college man, he has viewed the matter
from every standpoint; from that Of
teacher, chairman of board OF public in
struction and county school superintend-
ent, as well as from the standpoint OF
patron and taxpayer. Therefore his in
terests lie largely in that direction. He
believes in liberal support of schools,
and in their highest possible develop
ment.
When asked what legislation is likely
to be had affecting schools, he replied
that in advance of Supt. Sheat's report
it is impossible to say what his recon-
mendations will be, but he feels sure
that the legislature will give them care
fnl and interested consideration.
The matter of uniformity of school
books will undoubtedly demand consid-
Grafton. When asked if he had given
that matter any thought, the senator re-
piled that he had, adding that while he
did not believe state uniformity the best
solution Of the question, he Was not at
all pleased at the methods used by the
Publishing houses to influence legislation
on the subject, and felt somewhat sus-
plcious of them in view of their great
activity.
"What is the solution of the school
book question, SENATOR"
He replied: Il have decided views on
that question. In my opinion county
uniformity and county free books will
satisfactorily settle that question"
ION what do you base that opinion,
SENATOR"
Il base it on personal observation of
the working of the system for five or six
years in this state"
"Are books now free IN any portion
of the state?"
eyes, in few counties, among them
being fernando and Osceola. Ny OBJ
servatiOns were made in Osceola county.
In that county, books are entirely free
up to the high school department. The
cost to the board is very small-scarcely
8 per cent. of the school fund each year.
Before this system was in vogue the pu-
pills lost a large percentage of possible
sometimes as high as 25
per cent. from a lack of books, either
through carelessness or poverty of their
parents. Besides the taxpayers must
pay for these books either directly or
through the medium of taxation. By
the latter method, the books being used |
year after year, the cost is reduced by 30 |
10 10 per cent. of what it would other
wise be-"
what effect would this have on chill |
dren moving from one county to all
Other?"
That is another good feature of the |
There would be no exp -nse
for books by reason of removal. have |
no doubt that once adopted, free books
would be permanent and externally |
feature of our system"
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
GEORGIANA.

On Monday, the Sth inst, an Easter
egg hunt occurred among the children of
Georgiana. An interesting and pleasant
time, indeed, for the little ones, which
will be long remembered In the even
ing of the same day followed an icecream
and cake sociable in the interest of our
public school, continued by private enter
prise under Miss Hattie Thayer rs
tea cher. Take the afternoon and even
ing together, the occasion brought to-
gether over eighty persons in all, young
and old, and the exercises of the evening
were varied, consisting of many pleas
antriPS and other entertaining features,
which held the company together until
a rather late hour at night Mrs Sim
mons and Mrs. Al. Carter treated the
children To icecream and cake. The re-
ccIpts of the evening amounted 10 about
Sl7. Visitors were here from Bonaven-
turp, Lotus and Indianola- This enter
tainment was held under the auspices of
Mr.. and Mrs f. w. Mumson, at their
home. They seem To know, and have
a capacity for adaptation To make an
occasion of this kind always a Success and
profitable. 1t should be added, also, that
Easter exercises at the church OH Sab.
bath, Nh inst, We're very entertaining.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the petition
published below will be- presented 10 the
Board Of Public Instruction Of Breyard coun-
y NJ special session Of the board 10 be held
at Iltusyille on the lIth DAY Of Nav. A. ID
1901.
The undersigned qualified electors that pay
Tax on real or personal property, and are
residents IN the subdivision Of Brevard
county below described. petition your honor
able body % order an election L. be- held in
the territory herein described 10 determine
whether such subdivision vi the county shall
become special tax schuui district for the
purpose Of ievylng ana collecting a district
school Tax. Tor rhc exclusive I-s Jf public
Tree schoois within the said district aud 10
elect three persons TO De- schuUi trustees Of
,iId district and 10 authorize the SUN of
three mills. maximum TAX. 20 s- levied upon
The property within aaIu district Tor the next
Two years alter the forming Jf said special
Tax district for 1nc exclusive use Of public.
free schools therein
The boundaries yI tie PROPOSED special tax
school district 10 De As follows, subject 10
amendment by the BOari Jf Public Iastruc-
Luu 3cryrr ordering the election. 1s Is per-
mitJej by iaW.
A. tuat part Ot Brevard county wing south
JI l-ur beginning AZ tine Nv corner Of south
hat u township g. >JuJu. range 50 east aud
ruuuIu[ east % Indian river. Juruc,. south
e,lst,rly IA river 10 south boundary OF town
shlp 81, range 50. thence east 10 Atlantic
OCC.tu
The Florida star., 1901-04-12

THIS state will have three men,
bers in the lower house of congress
under the new apportionment act.
Just how to provide for the election
ofthese is a question for the present
legislature to decide. Two meth
Ods are open for consideration: One,
to let the first and second districts
remain as they are now and elect
the third congressman at large; the
other place is to redistrict the state.
The last method seems TO us to be
the proper way. Three bills have
already been prepared for redistrict-
ing. OF these the Broward plan
seems the most equitable and fair
to all parts of the state.
The Florida star., 1901-04-12

Notice is hereby given that the petition
published below will be presented In the
Board of Public Instruction of Brevard ooun-
" at a special session Of the board TO be held
at Titusville on the 11th day Of May, A. ID.
1901.
To the Board of Public Instruction of Ble-
ward County:
The undersigned qualified electors that pay
a tax on real or personal property, and are
residents in the subdivision of Brevard
county below described. petition your honor
able b .dy to order an election TO be held in
the territory herein described, to determine
whether such subdivision of the county shall
become a special tax school district for the
purpose of leVying and collecting district
school tax, for the exclusive use Of public
free schools within the said district, and to
elect three persons 10 be school trustees Of
said district. and 10 authorize the sum Of
three mills maximum tax, u ne levied upon
the property within said district for the next
two years after the forming of said special
tax district, for the exclusive use of public
free schools therein.
The boundaries of the proposed special tax
school district to be as follows. subject TO
amendment by the Board Of Public Instruc-
ton before ordering the election, as is per-
mitted by law:
All that part Of Brevard county lying
north of line running west from north line
of w. f. DixOn's grove TO st. Johns river,
and from same north line 10 Indian river,
thence sOutheasterly in said river 10 the
south boundary of township "a, thence east
The Florida star., 1901-04-12
Special Tax School Districts.

The petitions published in an
other column on this page in favor
of creating special tax school dis
tricts certainly make a very COM
plimentary showing for the meas
ure in the First and Second dis
tricts, each having more than the
requisite number of petitioners to
secure the call for an election. In
the Third the number of petition
erS is not sufficient TO includs The
entire area OF that district, but we
are informed that the board of
public instruction, in ordering an
election, may exercise the right Of
reducing the territory so as To en-
brace only such portion as may
have petitiOned for it. For in
stance, if the petitions have come
from the northern part of the dis
trict and are sufficient 10 include
Fort Pierce and all sections north
of that town. that portion south
may be stricken out, and in that
case the lower part would only get
its share of the general school
fund, while all north would not
only get its share of the general
school fund but all of the special
tax raised in the newly created
special tax district.
In regard tn ii special tax levy
In school districts in this county it
is very essential that the people
should clearly understand how the
special funds shall he expended.
Nnne of this special fund can be
applied on past Indebtedness; it
must he used solely for maintain
ing the school terms in the district
where it is levied. II the board of
public obstruction decides on wip-
ing out the school fund indebted
ness il can be done only by short
ening the school term throughout
the county sufficiently to create a
sinking fund to apply on the
standing Indebtedness. In order
tn reach this it will probably be
necessary to reduce the school
term to four months another year.
Then here will come in the special
levy in school tax districts which
are now being created. The trus-
tees in those districts can extend
the term another four months by
such special levy, thus giving them
an eight months term of school,
and at the same time such districts
will also he paying their share
toward reducing the Indebtedness.
The new law is a good one, and
should have been taken advantage
of two years ago-the time when it
was passed.