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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
THE BREMEN ASSAULT
Is Being Closely Looked Into. .Great P!o,
Strongly Suspected.

| Berlin, March 31.-There is the high
est authority for the statement that
the investigation into the causes of the
attack upon Emperor William by
Dietrich Weiland in Bremen has not
yet been concluded, but is still being
vigorously pushed. The imperial court
at Leipsic. which alone can try cases
| of high treason. has sent two officials
ton. which is now directed chiefly with
view to clearing up three points not
yet explained, namely:
What company Weilan regularly fire.
quently before the attempt: whether
he received orders from plotters. par
ticularly Anarchists. Socialists or An
glOphObes, to carry out the attempt
having also in view what has become
of the suspicious individuals who were
soon near him just before it was made
and what weapon was used by Weiland
or by some other person.
Evidence tending to throw light upon
these points has been accumulated but
1t is too slight to warrant indictment.
The question whether WeiIand actually
threw a piece of iron, as was at first
alleged, or some one fired shot from
an air rifle is still unanswered to the
satisfaction of the authorities.
Emperor William inclines to the air
rifle theory. His physicians incline to
the belief that piece of iron was
thrown. The Emperor is also convinc-
ed that Weiland was a tool and in this
conviction he is sustained ~ his en-
tOurage.
investigation is closed the evidence
will be sent to the imperial court at
Leipsic. whose president will come to
Berlin at Eastertide to confer with
Herr Won SchOenstedt. Prussian min
lister of justice and with the imperial
judicial department with a view to as
pertaining whether sufficient grounds
exist to begin trial for high treason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
SHE HAD TO DIE.
C,sc at Poughkeepsic Whsre Christian Science
Scores a Failure.

Poughkeepsie. n. Y. March 31.-A
son of Hosa Mann. cashier Of bank
in Torrington. Conn.,. was taken with
the grip while attending Eastman Col
lege here On March 9. the case be-
came serious. but Mann refused TO calf
a physician. saying he was Christian
Scientist. He would take no medicine.
HIS father being sent for. came. March
Is. and summoned DR.. Lane. who found
the student suffering with gastritis ana
his temperature 100.
Mrs. Mann. the mother came. March
10. and took the matter into her own
hands She said she was a Christian
Scientist. dismissed DIR. Lane and call
ed in J. Edward Smith. healer of the
local Science church. who has since
treated the boy, who is convalescing.
Notwithstanding he is said to have had
typhoid fever.
K In nursing her son. Mrs. Mann be-
came i'll. and day before yesterday.
acute pneumonia developed. This after
noon. she died under the Christian
Science treatment, no physician having
seen her. An unsuccessful effort was
made to keep the matter quiet, for the
pupose. it was explained. of not letting
the sick son know of the mothers
death. Coroner Selridge will grant a
burial permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
A GREAT SCANDAL
Over Frauds in Philippine
Commissary Department.
Volunteer Colonel, Seven Sergeants
and Civilians Implicated.
looting Has Been by wholesale and More Ar.
rests viii Follow.

Manila. March 31.-Interest in the
capture and fate of Aguinaldo is well
nigh OvershadOwed in Manila by SEN
satiOnal developments. present and
prospective, Of frauds in the commits
sary department. How widely these
extend has not yet been aScertained,
but enough Is already known to justi-
fy the belief that they are far reach
ing.
Capt. Frederick j. Barrows of the
Goth Vol. Inf, quartcrmaster of the
department Of Southern Luzon, to-
gethcr with seven commissary ser
geants. several civilian clerks, q promi-
nent government contractor. the as
sistant manager of the Hotel Oriente.
the proprietors of three of the largest
bakeries in Manila, a number of store
keepers and other persons, have been
arrested.
The investigation has scarcely begun,
but thousands ~ sacks of flour, a
quantity of bacon and wagon loads of
ether goods. all bearing government
marks. have been found in the posses
sion of unauthorized persons.
1t is alleged that the contractor in
ness proximating 100000 per month,
has spent large sums in entertaining
officers.
A prominent commissary officer is
accused of leading scandalously inn
moral life.
II is asserted that large quantities OF
stores have been lost or stolen in tran
sit and also that there is a shortage
in the commissary depot.
New scandals are developed daily.
Illicit transactions have been traced
back to June. 1860. and it is possible
that there are others of earlier date.
The eXorbitant tariff on provisions
makes the surreptitious sale of COM
missary supplies immensely profitable
1t is understood that other United
States officers may be arrested.
Lieut.. Philip X. Sweet of the 46th
Vol. Inf, is prosecuting the investi-
cation under the direction of Col. Will
der. chief of police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
AFTER 4 GREAT F0RTU jE.
Maine Woman and 10 Others Expect to Divide
Sum Of 81 ZOO. 900.

Boston, March 31.-The relatives of
Charles Landerville of Syracuse, who
died a number of years ago, believe
that they are on the way to inherit a
fortune left by him at his death.
The amount of property which it is
estimated he owned when he died is
said to foot up about $1,200,00O. and
this, it is said, will be divided between
II surviving relatives of the dead man.
whose business was real estate.
Lewis II. Bean of ) Stamford street.
formerly a resident Of Worcester, be-
lieves he will be entitled to his share
of the estate as one of the II people
to whom it is to go. His says his
family learned of the legacy through
an aunt of his, Mrs. Mary Goodwin
Of Livermore, Me-, who was before
marriage a Bean. The old real estate
man of Syracuse was his reat-grand-
uncle. and the first of the relatives
knew of the estate which he left was
when Mrs. Goodwin received letters
from a Syracuse lawyer, inquring as
to the survivors.
Mr.. Bean understands the old man
Landerville died some IS or 20 years
ago, and it is not until quite recently
that any of the relatives knew any
thing about his leaving such a large
amount of property.
Among other relatives who are said
to stand in line for slice of the prop
erty are Moses and Felix Allen of
Worcester and an aunt of Mr.. Bean,
Mrs. Fanny Tanbo, of Hammet ave-
nue., RoXbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
TAKE DESPERATE, CHANCES.
Heroic Rescues Of Sui'ocat;ns Men. Com.
mandsr Roper Gives Up His Lie.

Cavitc. March 3l.-At o'clock. this
morning. a fire was discovered in The san
room of the United States gunbOat Petrol,
Lieut.. Commander Jesse Minis Roper
commanding. The sail room is small
compartment adjoining the magazine.
The heat was intense. the smol>e suffo-
eating and the LANES difficult to extin-
Suish.
Lieut.. Commander Roper was the first
to descend into the hold but he was forced
to return to the deck. Others went down.
Seaman Patrick Toner was Frustrated
and about to perish when Lieut. Com
mander Roper endeavored to rescue him
and was suffOcated in the attempt. Lieut.
Joseph Suits Mexican and Cadet Lewis
suffered severely in bringing the body of
Lieut. Commander Ropert TO the deck.
Twenty-Five of the crew were prostrat-
ed. Toner. Evans. Flaherty. Larsen. I,ess-
Ter. Cahey. Burton. Smith. Sullivan and
FOrshoon seriously, but all will recover.
The contents of the sail room were de-
stroyed, but the damage to the gunboat
was slight. The origin of the fire has no.
been ascertained. possibly it was case
of spontaneous combustion.
The death of Lieut.. Commander Roper
is srea.iy uepiored. His DVuy viii be sent
to the United States, April 3, By the Buff
fa!O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
A HER0'S DEATH.
Lieut.. Commander Roper Of
the -Gunboat Petrol,
Loses Own Life While Trying to Save
Lives Of His Men.
Fire Breaks Out In Sail Room..22 Officer.
and Men Frustrated.

Washington. March S1.-Thc navy do
rartmcnt. early this morning. received :,
cablegram from Admiral Rcmey- com
mander-i in chief of the Asatic station
giving brief account Of a fire in the
sail room of the gunboat Petrol and or
the death of the commanding officer.
Lieut.. Commander Jesse Minis Ropcr. a,
a result of an heroic attempt to rescue
the men below. The dispatch also shows
that % other officers and men were pros
tratcd but all are recovering. Admiral
Remey's dispatch is as follows:
Cavite. March 81. 1901.
Fire discovered sail room Pet,cI Z thi !;
morninf. Roper commanding. After gciny
Attempted recover men below. He s,ffo-
Gated. died at ..45- Twenty-Five her Of
recovt ring. Fire out. Damage inmate
rial. Send Ropers remains by Buffalo.
tSiGned 'Rcmcy.
The department at once sent "A telegram
to II. +. Fay, the brothcr-in-law Of Lieut..
Commander Roper. at - Monmouth
street. Lonswood, Mass, asning that he
inform Mrs. Roper of the news. The fol-
lowing expression of sympathy and APP
probation is also made:
with this sad news the department
also sends to Mrs. Roper deep sympathy
in the great loss she has sustained and
the highest appreciation of the galantry
and selfsacritice with which Lieut.. Com
mander Roper gave his life !o- his fellow
men. II was a hcro's DEATH
The deceased officer was born in Mis-
souri, and entered the naval service, June
%. 1868. He WIS commissioned to the
rank held by him at tire time of his
death. March 5, 1899. and ordered to COM
mand the Petrol, Nov u. 1879 The Pet
rel was one of the vessels unGc- Admiral
Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay when
she was in charge of Lieut. Commander
+. +. Wood. The latter officer came
homo shortly after and Lieut.. Command
err Roper succeeded him.
The Buffalo, on which the remains will
be sent home, is now used for the trans
portation of troops and is about 10 return
to the United States by way OF Mcdter-
ranean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
FIRE IN CHELSEA.
kingsbury Blanchard Loses Home. Early Satur
cay Morning Insurance.

Chelsea. Me-. March 31.-(SpeciaD.-
kingsbury Blanchard. who lives on the
Bach road about one mile from the
River road and the same distance
from the Gardiner bridge, lost his
home by fire, early Saturday morning.
The blaze was discovered about
o'clock and evidently had started from
a defective chimney. The house and
ell were destroyed with almost all
their contents, as none of the neigh
bors could be aroused in time to give
much assistance. The barn was saved,
the wind blowing the flames and
sparks in another direction.
The loss will come very hard to Mr..
Blanchard as he had no insurance. 1t
is estimated at about 5000 to 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
LADIES PUBLISH PAPER.
They Make Very Crcditahie Issue Of B;ddc
lord Journal. Saturday.

Biddcford, Me-, March Gi.-The men,
beis Of the Thursday Club, Biddcford's
eldest literary organization, were en-
| gagged. Saturday. III the experiment of
newspaper making. The Eiddeford
Daily Journal Office was for the day
given over to the club. whose officers
and members filled tie editorial and
rcpo:tOriGl chairs. canvas scd the two
cities fer news and ads" and. after
| the paper went to press. started out
with big bundles. selling copies on the
streets and delivering over their self
can asSed routes.
Ii was great fun" the club women
said, during the first few hours of their
work, but before the day was done
| they had all reached the conclusion
| that there are pastines more pleasing
than running a newspaper.
| The club edition is interesting and
Wei edited. Its columns are given up
largely to club news. and matter of
special interest to women. Signed arti-
cles by Mrs. Booker r. Washington
liams of Minneapolis. Ellis Meredith of
aid Mclean of New York. Mrs. Frank
b. Clark of Portland. and Mrs. w. F.
Fernald of Old Orchard, were among
the features.
Miss Clara l.. Bickford. former pres
ident of the club, was cditorin-chief
and her staff of assistants included
Miss Ella T.. Small, Miss Adde f. +.
Weymouth. and Miss Carrie NJ. Brack-
EFT. The society editor was Miss Mary
r.. Kelley: editor of household depart
ment. Mrs. Ella Jordan Mason: moth
ers column. Mrs. F. w. Hovey: music
department Miss Cora Bracket; re
porters. Misses Florence Walker. Em-
lily Atkinson. Elizabeth MildOn, May
Cove, Lois Hussey, Gertrude Martin
Maude Freeman. Alice Paraday. Eliza
beth Mckenney. Mildred Boynton: bus
mess manager. Mrs. w. f. Youland:
assistant business managers. Mrs.
Charles Walker. Mrs. Ella Jordan Ma
son, Miss Georgia A. Staples. Miss
Margaret NJ. Goodwin, Miss Elizabeth
MildOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
SCHEDULE FOR 1901
For the Maine High School
Base Ball League.
forty-two Games to Be Played b,
the Seven Teams.
Longest and Best Sch du!c Ever Presented bv
high School League.

brunswick, Ne. March 3!.-(SpcciaD
y second meeting of the managers of
tic Maine High School Base Ball
League was called at Memorial hall.
i'owdcin College, at ll.3c. Saturday
morning.
PRESIDENT Lowell of Il. II. l.. s,
called the meeting to order and il
showed present Williams of Cony High
school: wood of Gardiner High;
liodgson OF Lewiston High: Lowell If
Edward 4----.e High; Combs CT Free
port; Davis of Wcstbrook.
y letter was received from Water
vile nigh asking for adniittance.
Hodgsion of Lewiston, moved that
Naterviiic. Westbroo.1 and Freeport he
admitted to the league, and the mo-
tiGn was carried by an unanimous
vote.
The organization then proceeded ia
draw up the following schedule. all
schedules before this being cancelled:
May !. Cony VS.. Gardiner at Gardiner.
May ;: Westbrook vs.. Gardiner at car
diner: Cony vs. Freeport at Augusta
May {. WeSthrook VS.. Cony at Aue:,Isf;,
Frceport VS. Gardiner at Gardiner. An
burn vs.. Watervillc at Wa.ervillc.
May s, Frccport VS.. Lewiston at Lew S.
ton; Cony vs.. Watcrville at Watpryillp,
Auburn VS.. Wcstbrook al Wostbrook,
May 10, Auburn -. Gardiner at Gardi-
ner; Wcstbrook vs.. Lewiston at Lewis
ton; Watorvillc vs.. Freeport al Freeport
w MAY Ill, II; Cony VS.. Aubnrn at Augusta
Lewiston VS. Freeport at F'rccport
May II, Lewiston VS.. Auburn at Lewis
May Is. Watervi,lc KS. Gardiner at Car
diner: Frecport vs.. Auburn at Auburn.
May IL. Cony W. Lewiston at Lewiston
Gardiner vs.. Wes;brook ut Westbrook.
May Is, COny VS.. Auburn at Lewiston
Gardiner VS.. Frecport al Freeport; Lew
iston vs.. Waterville at Waterville.
May y, Auburn VS.. Westbrook at Al
burn; Freeport VS.. Waterville at Water
vile.
May 81, Lewiston VS.. Gardiner at Gar
diner.
Ma %. Lewiston VS.. Cony at Augusta
Gardiner VS.. Waterville at Watervile
Freeport W. Nesthrook at Westbrook.
Nay %, Cony VS.. Waterville at Augusta.
May 80, Westbrook US. Frceport at
June 5. Auburn VS.. Frecport at Free
port; Cony vs. Gardiner at Augusta; Lew
iston VS.. Westbrook at Westbrook.
June I, WaterviAe vs.2Lcwiston at Lew
iston.
June s. Watcrville VS.. Auburn at Lew
istOn.
June II, Lewiston VS.. Auburn at Lewis
ten.
June a. Cony VS.. Westbrook at West
brook; Gardiner VS.. Auburn at Lewiston.
June Is, Cony VS.. Freeport at Freeport
Gardiner vs.. Lewiston at Lewiston; West-
brook VS.. Watervifie at Watervillc.
This is the longest schedule that the
High schools OF Maine have ever been
able to form. and shows that there is
more enthusiasm1 In amateur base ball
than ever before in its history. and the
promoters of this league deserve great
credit for the head work they have put
in4in order to make it a success.
In addition to this schedule, Mana
ger Williams of Cony. has arranged
two games with NJ. c. l. of Pittsfield,
May %. in Augusta. and June s, at
Pittsffcld. He has also arranged a
game with Bowdoin College for Fast
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
A TERRIBLE FALL.
Woman and Two Girls Fall
Over Steep Precipice.
One Lands in Tree--Anothsr Escapes
With Broken Arm and Bruises.
The Woman D1.hed 10 Death on The Rocks
100 Feet Below.

Poughkcepsic. N. ", March 31.-Mrs-
Daniel Patterson, wife of mechanic,
her l2-ycar-old daughter and Nellie
Chase, aged II. all living in Cold Springs.
while out walking. today. stopped on Ia
bic Rock. half way up Brcakncck noun
tain to watch the forest fires burning ON
Crow Nest mountain across the river.
Suddenly the Patterson girl slipped and
fell over the cliff. The mother sprang
forward to save the child and also fell
over the rock. and Nellie Chase became
greatly excited and fell after them.
Table Rock is 200 feet above tide water
and the side of the mountain under 1t is
very steep 4 laborer heard the screams
and ran up the hill. He found Nellie
Chase in the branches of large tree
She was uninjured. The Patterson girl
was found a few feet further down with
a broken arm and cut and bruised
body.
Mrs. Patterson was found down the
mountain dead. Sue had fallen at least
100 feet and was dashed to death on the
rocky side OF the hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
ANOTHER PECULIAR SPEECH


Berlin. March 31.-The Berlin papers
publish n speech said to have been de-
livered by Emperor William. Nav 20
Of last year, at luncheon, following
n parade of the Guards. His Majesty
referred to the occasion Of the parade
Of the Guards May %. 1883. before
Emperor Frederick, who was then
seriously i'll, and continued as follows:
AT that time the position l would
assume with reference to the army was
hidden in the mists of the future To
day. no doubt is possible on that point.
/ may say that. since the command of
| the army has developed upon me
have exercised it and drilled il so that
when l put it to a trial l may feel
secure and certain that it will not fail
me-
His Majesty then proceeded to say
that for a long time and in Difference
to the solicitation of Field Marshals
| Prince Albrecht, Count Won Bluelnen-
thai and Count Won Waldersee. he had
considered the question of assuming
| the grade of field marshal.
According to Prussian tradition
he continued. "only the winning Of n
battle or the capturing of a first-rate
fortress entities one to that honor. This
has not be vOuchSafed me, but in my
vindication. I can say that for II years
/ have worked on the army to the ut
most of my power. and l think l have
, succeeded in keeping it up to the lev
el of its past.
In a few years I hape to be strong
enough at sea to secure respect for the
name of Germany throughout
the world. This new offensive
flank which I am building
onto the army by means of
a powerful fleet will place Germany
in position to defy all danger, no
matter when combination may be
formed against her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
WILL ACCEPT CHALLENGE.
Lipioa Says Ne Will Take Shamrock u to HcN
England Waters.

London, March 31.-In reply to a
question regarding his plans, Sir
Thomas Upton said, today:
LAS soon as possible after the launch
of the Shamrock. l am going to the
Sclent to have the trials. On my way
back to the Clyde l shall probably ac-
cept the invitation of the Royal Irish
Yacht Club of Kingstown to race
there. Thence l shall go to the Clyde
and enter the Glasgow exhibition con-
tests. AS soon as possible after that.
probably about June II. the Erin and
Shamrock H., will sail for America. l
have not yet decided if the Shamrock
1 will accompany them.
after the cup races. unless some
thing unexpected prevents it. 1 will
accept the Boston Board of Trades in
vitation to take the Shamrock ii. to
that city and have a little racing in
New England waters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
KAISER'S BLUNDER
Le1Gs Some Germans, at Least,
to Doubt His Sanity.
Another Peculiar Speech, Last May,
Now Brough. to Light.
Bremen Assault Being Investigated and Sen.
sational Developments Expected.

Berlin. March 31.-The Kaiser's
speech, in which he suggested by COM
parison with the period before 1S4S
revolution was impending in Germany.
and urged his soldiers to be ready to
shoot and bayOnet the revOlutiOnists.
has greatly offended the press Of South
Germany, which has never been more
than tolerant of Prussian predOmi
nance.
The South German newspapers. cs-
pecially those of Bavaria, severely
oriticise the speech and declare that it
was produced by an excited phan-
tasy" due to misconceptions of the
Bremen conference.-the wounding Of
the Kaiser by the imbecile Wciland.
Even semi-official papers say that
the Kaiser is the victim of fatal
misunderstanding. which may have in
calculable consequences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
WASHINGTON NOT NOTIFIED.
As Yet Home Officials Are In Darkness As 10
Alleged Frauds.

Washington. March 21.--It was said at
both the White House and war depart
ment. tonight. that absolutely nothing
had been received by the government re-
garding the alleged unearthing of crook
ed work on the part of army qual termas-
tiers and others in LuZon and the arrest
of number of persons in and ont of the
army for stealing property of the govern
ment or receiving stolen property. Gen.
Corbin said furthermore that the govern
ment had no intimation of any sort that
such developments might be expected. He
was inclined for this reason to think the
frauds against the government could
hardly be so serious as reported, though
admitting this opinion was based wholly
on the lack of advices from the govern
ment.
Capt. Barrows. he said. was not the reg
ular QUartermaster for southern Luzon
and must have been acting quartermaster
there at the time of the arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
Can Cubans Govern Themselves?

One of the best known diplomatists re-
Gently declared that the Cubans are in
capable of governing themselves, and
that the United States must maintain its
present control indefinitely. or else an
mex the island There will be those who
will dispute this. but there are none who
dispute the well established fact that
HoStetter's Stomach Bitters is capable
of controlling the common diseases of
the stomach. 1t is q remedy that is
backed by fifty years of success. 1t is
an ideal medicine for constipa lion: a
strength builder for those who are pre-
disposed TO lung troubles. and for ner-
voIsness it is of wonderful benefit. AS
an appetizer ii is Incompatible. Those
whose stOmachs are out of order should
not fail to try a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-04-01
OXFORD DEFEATS CAMBRIDGE.
Crews Evenly Matched and winners Lead by
Only Half Length.

London. March 31.-OxfOrd's cox
swain snatched victory from Cam
bridge. Saturday. in Il boat steering
race after the light blues Cambridge
had led by length and a half at
Barnes Bridge. an advance which at
that point is supposed to mean a sure
victory.
The crews were so evenly matched
that clever steering meant everything.
In this alone the dark blues (OxfordD
had the advantage. Time. % minutes
and 81 seconds.
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WANTED IN MANY CITIES.
WeM-known Gold Watch SwindIer Taken Into
Camp at Biddeiord.

Biddeford Me-, March 31.-Thc police.
Friday evening. arrested a stranger who
gave his name as u. Frank Common OF
Holyoke, Mass. on the charge of at
tempting to dcfraud. He had been selling
watches and claiming them to be solid
gold with the United States assay war
ranted IA karat mark on them. On test-
ing they were discovered to be cheap
watches with gold plating.
Inspector Watts of Boston police DC
rartmcnt was notified of the arrest by
Chief of Police Harmon and the Boston
officer said that Conner is wanted il,
many cities in New England states.
On being arraigned in court Conner
was found guilty and ordered To recoS-
MIC IN tic sum Of $500 for his appearance
at the Nay term Of court "a Alfred.