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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
Forecast oil the House.

| WASHINGTON, Feb. l0.-The revenue re-
| duction bill will come before the House
tomorrow, with some prospect of an AMI
mated discussion. The ways and means
committee has already determined on a
recommendation for n disagreement TO
tho Senate amendments to the bill and
| mat a conference with the Senate be
asked But this determination as
aroused considerable feeling among the
ma ioritv members of the committee. and
this may find expression when Chairman
PAYNE presents the report and moves Tor
a conference Following this matter the
ldiplomatic and consular appropriation bill
will claim attention, the general discus
sion of foreign questions particularly the
Philippines being still open. The army
appropriation bill and the sundry civil
biu also will receive consideration during
the week.
Among the measures of general legis-
Iation likely to come DIP is the important
bill for government aid and participation
in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to
be held at St Louis. Chairman Lawney,
having the subject in charge. has received
assurances from the Speaker of early
recognition, and expects TO take up the
bill during the first part of the week. The
bills retiring officers of the revenue cut
ter service and establishing standard
izing bureau, continue to be special orders
when appropriation bills do not have the
| right of way. Legislation regarding West
| Point haZng may come np AT any ume
| although it is likely to be dealt with in
conference in connection with the mill
| tary academy appropriation bin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
THE ATTEMPT fOlLED.
Commandant DeWet Trie; 10 Escape But Meets
Body Of Scouts.

London, Feb. 10.-The Weekly Dis
patch states it has good ground for
saying that information is being re
London that Commandant DeWet. late
on Friday, attempted to escape along
the Smithfield- Bethulie road, but was
foiled by a strong body Of scouts. Sub
sequently Knox Intercepted another
movement, Whercupon DeWet retreat
ed and was forced over the BaSutto-
land border.
Gen. French has occupied Ermelo. in
the Transvaal. Six thousand Beers re-
tired. The Beers violently attacked
Smith-Dorrine's outpost ut Boutwell,,
Feb. g. but We're driven back with
heavy loss
GRAF Reinet. and are also in the neigh
borhood Of Rosmead.
A deserter from Gen. DeWet's forces
AYERS that he treats his men cruelty
and frequently jamboks them. The de-
serter was arrested by the Beers after
he had surrendered to the British ana
was given % lashes. Many Beers are
deserving. President Steyn and Gen.
DeWet personally shoulder rifles.
KritZinger's commando of Boer in
vaders has been compelled to make
rapid retreat from point south of
Oatlands station in a northeasterly di-
rection. The Beers We're surprised by
the force under command of Col. Haig
and compelled to abandon theih cart
horses and 4 quantity of rifles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
CASSlUS CLAY POWERS DEAD.
Was a Brother TO Ex-Gov. Powers -Funera' al
Pittsfield.

Boston. Feb. 1O-Cassius Clay Pow
ers. a well known lawyer. died, to-day
of Brights disease at his residence
colbourne Crescent Brookline. wld-
ow and daughter survive him. Prayers
will be said at the house at T. NJ
Tuesday. and the funeral will be at
Pittsfield. Me. on Wednesday.
Mr.. Powers was born in Pltts'leld'
Me-. and graduated from Bowdoin IN
1869 For two years he was principal
of the Gardiner High school and OF the
High and Grammar schools at Bruins
wick Me. fitting for college.
He read law with the late Arte!nus
Libby of Maine. and was admitted 70
the Kennebec county bar in 1871. ana
to the bar in Boston in 1872 He has
since successfully practiced in New
England and New York.
Five of his brothers. who are law
yers. hold positions of public trust. in
Guiding ex-Gov. Powers of Maine. and
Judge Fred Powers. recently attorney
general of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
B0ERS RETREAT.
ErmeIo Occupied by British
With Slight Opposition.
Louis Botha, With 1000 Beers, Re-
pulsed After Severe Fighting.
British Movement 10 East Said 10 Have
Created Panic.

London, Feb. 10.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, the commander-in-
chief in South Africa:
Pretoria, Feb. 9.-The columns
working eastward occupied Ermelo
Feb. 6. with slight opposition. a large
force of Beers, estimated at 1000 under
Louis Botha. retired eastward. About
500 wagons with families passed
through Emelo on the way TO Amster-
dam and very large quantities OF stock
are being driven east.
"A peace delegate under sentence Of
death and other Boer prisoners were
taken away by the Beers. All the re-
ports show that the Beers are exceed
ingly bitter Fifty Beers surrendered.
Louis Botha with 1000 men, attacked
Gen. Smith Dorrien at Orange Camp
Boutwell, at 3 a. NJ, Feb. 6. He was
repulsed after severe fighting. Gen.
Spruit was killed. Gen. Randcmeyer
was severely wounded. two field cor
nets We're killed, 20 of the Boer dead
We're left in our hands and many Sc
verely wounded. Our casualties were
"A killed and 50 wounded.
our movements to the east is re-
ported to have thoroughly upset all
the enemy's calculations and created Il
regular panic in the District -
christian DeWet appears to be
crossing the line south OF Jagcrsfon-
TEN road 10 the west, this morning,
having failed to effect crossing by the
drifts east of Bethulie.
In Cape Colony Calvinia has been
occupied by Col. DeLislie, who entered.
Feb. g. the enemy retiring toward Ken
hardt Col. Haig is driving the mid
land commando northward past Aber-
deem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
BLOOD MAY FLOW.
Topeka, Kansas, Citizens Wild
With Enthusiasm.
Will Close the JOINTS" by Armed
Force If Necessary.
Sundays Meeting a Result Of Mrs. Carrie
Ra,ion's Crusade.

topeka. kas., Feb. lo-Three thous-
anu male citizens of Topeka in
mass meeting, here, today. de
'iueu' that the numerous joints of the
Wy must close their places. They is
sueu an ultimatum giving the Joint
ISIS uhtll Friday next at II O'Clock
noon TO quit business. If this shall nor
pe zone warning was given thar q
thousand armed men will immediately
move ON the joints and remove them
by force. Today's action is the result
OF the crusade started in topeka less
IMAM ~ days ago by Mrs. Carrie. M
ton.
Inc netting. this afternoon. was a
remarkable one in many respects. If
was called by a committee Of the Law
Enforcement League and was attended
by nearly all the prominent business
men OF the city. A feeling of intense
eafhestness prevailed the meeting
conservative men who have hitherto
advocated moderation in the dealings
with the lawlesS element insisted in I'M
mlstakeable terms that the time had
come when patience had ceased to be
Il virtue and that the people of Topeka
should take the law in their own hands
The ultimatum issued commanded
the officers of the city and county 10
perform their duty regarding the clos
ing of the joints. The officers were
warned that they had waited long
enough. The property owners in whose
premises the joints are kept were also
warned that they should abate the
nuisance at once or the people of To-
al.u 10
damage that might ensue to the build
| ingS. When the reader of the ultima
tum reached the part pertaining to the
Jointists there was hush of eXpecta-
ton as there had for several days been
| rumors that some important declara-
ton We're TO be made. The words of
condemnation and warnings brought
| forth murmurs Of approval that gained
strength with each minute, finally
sweeping over the entire audience and
eliminating in great enthusiasm. AS
| the reader finished and submitted the
| ultimatum to the approval Of the audi
ence, old men and conservative minis
| tiers jumped to their feet in their en-
| thusiasm and waved handkerchiefS.
gesticulated and cheered to the ecao
The cheering lasted for several min
utes.
Twelve hundred men signed their
names to cards pledging themselves to
be ready ut a moments notice to join
the army which has been recruited to
stamp out the joints by the time the
limit set by the ultimatum expires.
There seems to be- no question that
the next few days in Topeka viii see
| interesting developments. possibly
blood shed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 10.-The storm III
Saturday has passed off to sea east OF
Ne" FOundland. \ fresh disturbance
appears to be developing in the south
west Rain is falling in Arkansas
oklahoma ana northwestern Texas.
Rain has Also fallen in southern cali
fornia and Arizona and the remarkable
rain fall Of ~ inches fell at Yuma.
Arizona during Saturday. This is more
rain than ordinarily falls at that place
in year.
The rain area viii probably over
spread the ohio valley, Lake region
ana south Atlantic states by Tuesday.
The temperature viii fail sharply in
the northwest with Il cold wave in
Montana ANA North Dakota. The tenn
perature changes east Of the MISSISSIPPI
ri viii be unimportaHt. ON the New
England coast fresh northWestcrly
winds will continue. ON the middle and
south Atlantic coast states the winds
will b. fresh north to northeast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Mrs. Mary Bradbury OF Skowhcgan. Drinks
Carboic Acid

Skowhegan. Me, Feb. l0.-(SpeciaD.
Mrs. Mary Bradbury. who is employ
ed as q cook in Hotel Coburn was
found unconscious i'll her room IN 4
tenement back of the telephone Office,
today. having drank an ounce of pure
carbolic acid. and there is no nope OF
her recovery. A two ounce bottle OF
the fluid, half empty was found IN the
room.
Mr.. Annis. to whom Mrs. Bradbury is
engaged to be married. found hef
screaming in agony, upon entering her
room. this afternoon, and summoned
Doctors Wyman, TagSart and Bas-
connie. who did all in their power. but
have no hopes of saving the woman
life. No motive for the deed is known
Mrs. Bradbury has number OF reia-
tiyeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
10Ox GUARANTEED ON
~ 10 THIS
INVESTMENT.

Limited amount preferred stoc;l in
corporation, owning valuable prop
erty, exclusive franchises. government
contracts. controlling extensive mar
Eeta and commanding bis profits. is
offered for sale.
Present owner of stock is acSociated
with controlling interest and Il, sizes To
part with only, relatively, 4 small
portion Of his holdings. Large divi-
G"ndS satisfactorily guaranteed. Coed
reason for selling.
If you have cash in any amount from
$40 to $1,000, are looking for a safe. per
manent Investment, with returns larger
than ordinary interest rates. promptly
address rs below for personal inter
view and full particulars
]. q. ROSS, Hotel North, Augusta.
feb5, div, lstp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11

The most dramatic scene in
the Edwin II. knight murder
trial which has been on for five days
in the supreme court in this city, oc-
cured Saturday, when little trcddle
Sprague. aged 5 years, the son Of ran
ME f., Spraguc, the murdered woman
took the stand to supply the missing
link in the chain of circum2tdntIdI tE-
idehce against the accused man.
The Incidents Of the forenoon We're
the most sensational of the trial ana
thu, coo spectators in attendance listen
eded with breathless interest to IL" lit
tie fellow as he uttered the words. the
value of which as a connecting link IN
the testimony introduced by the state,
the Jurors who are sitting on the case
are to weigh.
Court officials are of the OPINION tha'
Freddie is the youngest witness VINO
has testified in a murder case IN the
history of the country. Further man
that. he is regarded as by lar the
states most important witness
Freddie is a bright-eyed, rosy cheek
"a little fellow. whose head pareis
reached over the witness box. lie was
neatly dressed and when he was called
to the stand came running down the
aisle munching an apple. Freddie now
makes his home with his aunt, Mary
Esther I.ittlefield of South Berwick
According to the outline of what the
defense will show, made by eX-CouiltS
Attorney Higgins in the afternoon
woman in that section will testify tnat
tho little bov came to her house carry
on tho morning of the murder and re-
manned there until after the CRIME "aS
discovered.
The first witness. Saturday forenoon.
was Simon J. Locke. who was recdlleu
At the request of the defense Mu.n
Of his evidence was not lit for pun
cation. and the many women IN the
court room sat with bowed heads All"
| flushed faces.
Mary Esther Littlefield, sister "
Fannie f. Sprague, was called anu Yes yes,
tified that when Fannie's first emu
| was born Edwin II. Knight came a.
| ter her.
After William Morley had given @"i"e
| testimony of no material lnpoi "a"
Attorney General Seiders addresSe" ~
court. saving the last witness loi
| state would be Freddie SpraSue.
| co1rt then excused the jury, WHICH
! tired to its anteroom
| He then asked Mr.. Yeaton IL ne "
sired TO be heard upon the premiums,
questions. Mr.. Yeaton replied tha' ne
did. Attorney General Selders '"
said this is a witness of tender ye'is :.
RE was years on the llth DAY " -
| November. The matter of intelhscN.
and ability to discern between -
and wrong and to understand nc t,a
responsibility rests upon him Weie 80,
only matters. He suggested una 49,
court or some persons whom ne ms -.
select. instruct the child before nc ' ~, 9
he stand. He quoted legal au'io'' =
foi this. tber
Tie intelligence of the boy was 'nn
}os.ed bv County Attorney Mattne '"
who asked the boy many
Among them We're:
Continued on page 3D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
What Our Flag Stands For.

Wherever the American flag is RAISED,
in token of sovereignty. it stands for lib
erty. independence and equality What
our flag is to the nation, Hostetter s
stomach Bi:ters is to the individual, in
osmuch as il not only gives you freedom
from YOUR ailments. but protects your
system in such a manner mat they can
~ rr1lrn. When your stomach gets out
If order. causing you to belch after cat
ing or when you are so nervous that you
,nss about all night unable to sleep, you
ehnuld certainly try il, because ii will
strengthen your stomach. steady you:
,arveS and induce sound healthy sleep,
aUd for indigestion. constipation and BIZ
;ni,sness. there is nothing to equal it.
ph.nrnatism is also counteracted by its
airrct action on the kidneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
SATURDAY IN THE SENATE.

Washington. Feb. 1O.-During almost
the entire session of Saturday, the Sen
ate had under consideration the naval
appropriation bill.
Practically the bill was completed
when it was laid aside for the day, all
of the committee amendments being
CONTINUED on page -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
Bedding Caught Fire.

Portland, Ne, Feb. 1o.-Joseph and
Elizabeth Stanton We're badly burned
,oe+ evening. in their tenement on Fore
street.
In some way they got the bedding
on fire and it was discovered just IN
time to save their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
A CHILD WITNESS.
Fannie Sprague's 5-Year-OId
Son on Stand.
Says Edwin Knight Entered the Barn
With His Mother.
Probably Youngest Witness in Murder Trial in
History Of Country

Saco, Me, Feb. l0.-With consun
mate skill, the prosecuting ATTORNEYS
OF YORK county have sought in the su-
preine court here during the past weel;
TO weave net of evidence about Ed
win II. Knight, charged with the muir
der of Fannie Sprague. which occur
red AZ South Berwick. Forty witnesses
nave been called and closely examined.
both by the prosecution and the de-
fence, and yesterday. after final and
extraordinary proceeding, that of the
testimony of the 5-year-oId child of the
unfortunate woman. the government
with apparent satisfaction rested its
case
That the attorneys for the accused
man will make a most determined ef-
fort to break down every line of tvi-
dence thus far introduced was shown
in the opening of Lawyer Higgins yes
terday, whose address occupied most
of the afternoon session. Mr. Higgins
promised the jury that he would show
that il was physical impossibility for
Knight to have committed the deed
and reach his home at the time he die
He claimed that there was absolutely
no motive that would lead his client
to commit such an revolving act. The
case the defence will set up will be
watched with more than usual inter-
est and it is expected that the greater
part of theNpresent week Will be con-
sumed in completing the evidence.
AS a rule the evidence given by the
State witnesses was largely circum-
stantial. with the important exception
OF Freddie Sprague. the little son of
the murdered woman. He testified, yes
terday, that he saw Edwin II. Knight
in company with his mother enter the
barn where the crime was committed:
bat the defense viii set up the state
ment and maintain ii by weight of evi-
dcnce from at least three persons who
closely questioned the boy after the
commission Of the crime, when he said
he saw absolutely no one about the
house on that morning with the eXcep-
ton of Samuel Locke.
Thus the case Of the defense
VIII be watched with more than usual
| interest and it is expected that the
greater part of the present week Will
| be consumed in completing the cyl
dence which is to come before the jury
| is called upon to decide as to the guilt
or the innocence of the accused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
DON'T FORGET

to leave orders for Flowers
for the Legislative reception,
Thursday evening Of this week,
with CHAS. K. PARTRIDGE,
at the Old Reliable Drug Store
opp. P. 0. Carnations, Roses,
JonquilS, VioletS, &c, &C., in
abundance. Telephone No.
1928.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
RATS AND MICE.
Novel Weapons Of Des Moines Saloon Keepers
Mrs Nation Arrives.

Des Moines, Ia. Feb. l'.-Broad grins
played over the faces of The saloon keep
crs awaiting the arrival, Saturday, Of
Mrs Carrie Nation, the Kansas saloon
smasher.
Since the first announcement that she
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11

Marked Down..

We wish TO close ont the balance Of our
made Up furs ana will make very low
prices on the same.
In the lot are one Seal jacket. one Per
sian jacket, one Krimmer jacket, one AS
trachan Jacket. one Gents Mink lined
coat y few Near Seal jackets. Also 4
lot of Coilarcttcs. Muffs ana Trimmings
The above are Of our own manufacture
and are guaranteed in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
AIphonse Desjardines.

Lewiston. Me. Feb. 1o.-Alphonse Des
iordines a barber on lower Lisbon street
died. Saturday morning. from the effects
of q fall Mr. Desjardines was So years
az age and a wife and three children sur
Niy,a him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
In a Critical State.

Vienna. Feb 10.-The condition of for
mer King Milan of Servia, who has been
seriously i'll for some time, has taken a
tnrn for the worse. Both his lungs ar
canpesfed the heart is very weak and
his malady has entered an extremely
critical stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
Prominent Lewiston Man Dead.

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 1O.-E. Fl. Gerrish.
n prominent business man OF TINS city.
died, tonight. after short illness. Mr..
Gerrish was about 60 years of age ana
n wife and two daughters survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington. Feb. 10.-Forecast for
Monday ana Tuesday, for New Eng
land; Fair, Monday. and probably
Tuesday; fresh noIthWesterly winds.
becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
KRUGER IS WEAK.
Physicians Attending Him Give Warning that
He Cannot Live Long.

New York. Feb. 10.-The London cor
respondent of the Tribune cables the
following dispatch received from The
Hague:
Continued on page p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
n. C.. BARKER.
FURRIER,
Corner Store, Gardiner
feb9. div .1stp
FAIR WEATHER..

Boston. Feb. lo.-Foracast for Monday
fair weather fresh eas;erly winds: Tues
day. probably continued far with light
variable winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-02-11
VISA WASTE OF WORDS

A. argue with our patrons as 10 l3un-
ny "ork-they know full we'll that
,siihg and ironing of everything
nsie in the line of wearing APP
ba is done properly and promptly
r. "hat we want is for you 10
w;, IT. hence this advertisement.
:" "iil You favor us with a trial order:
H.. VIII be happy to call for and to de-
do.' "hything you may want lam
AUGUSTA STEAM LAUNDRY.
andrews Bros, Agents, Iiallowcn.
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Continued on page %
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-05
PASS THH BILL.


We have before us a printed
copy of a bill introduced in the
Cherokee council, entitled: "An
act submitting an agreement or
plan Of allotment TO the govern
ment Of the United States for the
NATURALIZATION of the lands Of
the Cherokee nation, and for other
purposes"
With a few amendments this
bill will be superior to any
agreement yet proposed, and in
the judgment Of the Chieilain
ought to be passed. II affords as
nearly an equitable settlement as
the Cherokees are likely to ever
get. The measure oubgt to be push
ed through, and twenty thousand
copies printed and distributed
amongst every class of Cherokee
citizens that it may be thoroughly
understood and fully analyzed
Every intelligent Cherokee citizen
should welcome any plan that
means an approximately fair set
Element Of present unsettled aud
unbearable conditions. The bill
is framed on the lines Of the last
agreement that was voted down
with the most Objectionable fea.
lures stricken out
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-12-05
NEWS TERRITORIAL.
The Days Happenings In the Twin
Territories.
INDTANoLA SYNOD CLOSES.

INDIANOLA SYNOD CLOSES.
The annual session of the In
dianola synod Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, embracing l50
churches In Oklahoma aud Indiae
territory, closed at Norman, okla
homa yesterday. The attendance
was large and the reports ahowed'
the greatest growth in the history
OF the synod. II was decided to
put another evangelist in the fsld
and to establish a book depository
within the synod. The synod also
proposes to erect a Presbyterian
college in some town which 10
willing to assist most in the cause,
A commission was appointed con-
sisling OF Reverends J. M. Martin,
of Winnewood; j. II. Wohord, Of
Sterrett; J. II. Myers OF South Nc.
Alester, and Elders j. R. Pehning-
ton, Of Ardmore, and w B. Low.
renee, Of BuCkhorn, who will take
up the work Of receiving bids dr
propositions from such towns az
want the institution. The next an
nual session oil the synod will bR
held al Cordell, Okla.