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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
SPARKS FROAl MAINE WIRES.

Reports are being circulated to the
effect that pulp and paper mill nearly
as large as the monster plant at MIL
Unocket. is to be built in the near fu-
ture near Winn.
The four -masted barge Cardenas,
built for the Staples Coal Co.. OF Taun-
ton. Mass, by Kefey, Spear & Co, was
launched at Bath. Wednesday. lmme-
diatcly after the launching the barge
LEFT for Philadelphia. in tow CT the new
steel tug Cuba, to load coal for Cuba.
Col. Walter G.. Merrill of Pittsfield.
orc Of the best known horSemen and
managers of races in Maine. has leased
NapIcwood park at Bangor for the
summer seq son and will have a series
of meets there in connection with his
track at Pittsfield. The first races in
Eancor will be held on July and 5.
The Ellsworth Board of Trade will
hold a special meeting this week to ap-
Doint a committee to entertain the BoS-
TON railroad men who are going there
next week to go over the route of the
proposed electric road from Ellsworth
to Castine. The board will also take
some action toward subscribing toward
the fund for Names exhibit at the
American Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
K. OF P. EmcAmpmeNr.
Brigades Of All New England States 10 Encamp
at Portland.

Portland. Me-, May 1.-FollowinC al
most Immediately upon the recen.
state tournament of tie Knights of
Pythias in this city. which was the
largest affair of the kind ever held in
this country. there is to be tented
encampment during the first week in
July in this city of the New England
brigades OF the Uniform Rank Of the
knights Of Pythias
Tonight. Bligadier General Wesley
q. Smith. in command of the Main.
brigades. issued 4 lengthy circular. set
ting forth the details of such an ON
c@mpment in which all the brigades
in the New England states will particf.
pate. The Massachusetts brigade COM
mander has already agreed to be pres
ent with his brigade in a body. New
Hampshire. Vermont, Connecticut and
| Rhode Island commanders have also
siSni!ied their intention of uniting in
making it a grand success.
Gen. Smith says that he has the as
surance Of Major Gen. James II. Car
nahan that he will be here and in al,
PROBABILITY the commandcr-in-c CHIEF
the supreme chancellor, ogden III.
Fethers, will accompany him.
The encampment will continue the
entire week. There will be competition
drills. grand street pageant, fire
works. etc. Tents will be supplied.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
PEARSON AND CHASE
The Guests Of Honor at 8oston's Pine Tree
Clubs Annual Dinner.

Boston, May LIN Samuel F. Pearson
Maine. and Scion Chase. the sage oil
Chase's Mills, the Pine Tree STATE lInp
had two distinguished speakers at its an
nual dinner at the Brunswick. tonight.
III. former showed how Thoroughly pro
ribiiion prohibits in Portland and the iat-
te, told Of the Grcenhack controversy ~
NOR. than a quarter century ago. Pres
idtrt d. &. Heath u.ticia ted ara juincc IN
the hearty welcome given by The mem
bcrs Of the club to the SIeass from theiT
old home.
Sheriff Pearson in opening his address
said: prohibition docs not prohibit. Pro
hibltina is u Legislative enactment, NOT Il
ccutc Itself 10 illustrate he pulled Il
gun from his pocket. saving:
There is i gun. | can wea: II an
sie,,, with it and do anything l pleas
with il and 1t is harmless. But let mo
exert two ounces Of pressure upon Tue
trigger when IL is cooked and murder may
be committed with it. Yes. hNe murot rs.
In the same way prohibition Is hari,iieS :
mans nerve and muscle behind IL. ana
thrn. If ii is assisted by few prayers.
IL will prohibit all right.
.It is easy for man to stand M ana
shnnr of his mouth when there is moth
inr for him to aim at. l:ut have work
I'LL for thr cause Of temperance for II
years. for % years as ci,y niiss'onaiN IA n, "t
Of my life tina: / am explaining TO YOU
,onirht And know what | am sayih&
when / declare that were II NOT Tor IN
toxiroting liaIor there need not be a SIN
gle hone of poverty and distress in Port
land. 49,, a,o
Mr.. Pearson then lauchod into the sta-
,;t,icoi side Of his subject He said thal
iiuuIor was only To he obtained in Tort
innd in the form Of sand peeps. lie
rlutured Il of these TASKS from one man
Searching the house OF one Mary iis
low where liouor was sold, they found
n"t5ing ,"M M" bnt two two pint TASKS of whiskey.
one in each stocking of the propIietreasss-
Does rot all this indicate maj prohinil
tiou nrnhibits?" asked Mr.. Pearson: ~
!. dcrs hot. why 40 they offer me so 90
ID ut four mon sell freely for nine
nionths? ,,,,,
toIk which kept those AZ the tables con
ynlscd with laughter. ~.
The club chose James G. White as lis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
COlD.BIOODED MURDER.
Iohn Cummings Deliberately Shoots Johr
Reynolds at Worcester.

Worcester. Mass, May John +.
Reynolds. a veteran Of the Spanish
american war. vas shot dead. this af-
tcrnoon. by John L. Cummings. Both
men nave been friends for years and.
Tuesday evening. April %. had quar-
rel This morning. Cummings pur-
chased 2 @3-caliDrr revolver and 4 box
of cartridges ard spent several hours
walking about the city. The shooting
occurred in Cromptcn park. where The
men met. As far as the police can
learn Reynolds death was deliberately
planned by Cummings ana the men
had been together but 10 minutes when
Cummings fired the shot which pierced
Reynolds heart.
Reynolds grappled with Cummings
after the shot had been fired and forced
his assailant 10 the ground ana then
fell dead. Cummings. lying on the
ground. fired two more shots before he
was ovtrpowcred by Edward Mara, Z
friend who witness the shooting. The
thid shot Cummings evidently fired At
Mara. but. missing his aim, sent TIE
ball through his own left leg. Mara
had Cummings on the ground until the
arrival OF ttlllCer n;1lcS W. fltilSpil
who placed him under arrest.
Cummings says he was afraid of
Reynolds and knew the latter would
in niurc him in Il fight. He says he
warned him he was aimed and thought
REYNOLDS and Mara and another man
named John NcLoughlin We're going 10
Jump on him. Mara and McLouGhlin
say there Was no fight ana that Cum
mings pulled the revolver as soon as
tne mon reached the park.
Cummings told the police il was not hi
intention ia Kill Reynolds lie purchased
the revolver to protect himself and fclt
that after tie fight Of n week ago il was
likely he would Dc jumped upon at anV
time by Reynolds or his friends. The 20
lice do not place any crcdence IN ms Sto-
~ and have boolcd him for murder, full,
Satisfied he prCmcditated the deed.
cummings lived with his mother and 4
brother on Holmes street and the new )
az her sons deed could not be fully com :
nrehended by the aged woman. Her son
Ead always been good hoy, si" said.
Tho testimony Of witnesses shows una
Reynolds invited Cummings into the PARK
hui made no attempt to engage IN Il
fight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
STRUCK 4 sMAc.
c;e'G m'n Find More Than They saraained
for At Fort Sheridan.

New York. May 1.-The committee Of
clergymen appointed by the Ministors.
Association of Chicago. to inves,ig,to
the effect Of the abolishment oe tho
army canteen at Fort Sheridor -,
a secret visit to the post. TO-DAY nna
ran into hornets nest. The reports of
the people living near the most have
been to the effect that the nun,har 80
intoxicated soldiers in the v;cir;ty ~
the post has been materially iacrea cod
since the abOlishment Of the cantaan
The members of the committee v.oro
headed by Rev. DR.. Parkhurst of ia
League.
Col. Van Horne greeted the visitors
affably and at once summoned the Of
ficers of the fort to the place.
Col. Van Horne took from his nockot
a newspaper clipping in which if was
said that DR.. Parkhurst had accuce1
army officers of receiving chamnopno
and other liquors without any bills.
First of ALL said the colonel. II
mean to ask DR.. Parkhurst whether he
made these charges against the army
officers
II did not" replied Dr.. Parkhurst.
DIR. Parkhurst then made a request
that the reports of cOurtmartial cases
be furnished the committee in order to
show whether the abolition of the can
teen. Feb ., had increased the amount
of drunkenness.
Col. Van Horne agreed to this.
Col. Van Horne said, however, that
these reports We're not n criterion for
various reasons: they would not show
the actual amount of drunkenness as
against corresponding period before
the law went into effect.
This point made by the colonel led
to an argument on temperance and
Captain Ely made a statement regard
ing his experience with the canteen
rr. Parhhurst differed with Capt. Ely,
VINO asked if his word was doubted.
COL. Van Horne said that DR.. Park
hurst was unfair and came to the fort
with his mind made up. ana said that
95 per cent OF army officers believed it
to be the lesser of the two evils.
Lieut. Ross. recently from the Philip
pines. said that before the canteen was
established in the Philippines the SOL
diers drank vino. deadly connection.
After the coming of the cantecn the
drunkenness fell off 90 per cent.
WHY is it. then" said Dr.. Park
hurst. that Gen. Otis told me he was
well satisfied with the abolition of the
canteen?"
Gen. Otis does not know the inside
workings Of the post replied Col. Van
Van Horne.
The committee withdrew. having ac-
cCmnlished little.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

shots must have been fired when the
board on which the target was nailed
was standing upright. and the last
shots when the board was reversed and
the paper target was at the bottom
The test for the pulling power of the
triggers was made today
DR.. Frank W. Draper testified to
making experiments with shirtings
similar to that worn by GroGan. The
experiments We're made with the re-
VolverS which had been shown in court
and with both rim fire and center fire
revolvers. When six feet away there
We're traces of powder marks on
shirt when the revolvers were fired at
il. There was no difference in the pow
der mark from the shots from all three
reVolvers. His testimony was not con-
cluGed when court adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
The TRIAL RACES
Will Take Place in Newport Waters --IndcpcE.
dcace Will Be Admitted.

New York. May 1.-Thc annual circular
issued by the New YORK 1acht oluo
states that no trial races between lhS
Constitution and Columbia will take piac,
off Sandy Hook over the America cup
course. The two big soops will join the
New York Yacht Club squadron at Glen
Cove Monday. June -. and race for cups
on the way to Newport, but these VIII De
the only races that they VIII take part
in on the Sound. The regular races VIII
take place on Newport ana in Newport
waters also the Constitution VIII take on
her tuning up spins. The Independence
will be admitted to the trials.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

q. lie french foreign Office has no fur
oe 4. information regarding the signing
" 'ne protocol between France and
,.eiezuela by which the diplomatic re
.l'hs between the two countries are
70 be resumed. 1t is supposed the
a;d pi' means that Venezuela has de-
IT. IT, 10 accept the terms of France.
CT. venezuelan delegate, Senor De
wi.u .'o recently discussed the matter
70 me foreign Office and was given
han nuerstand that France adhered to
Aef original demands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
lrdcpendencc's Launching Delayed.

Boston, May 1.-Capt Hank IIaff OF
the Independence has become a little
troubled over the delay in completing
his boat and at the Atlantic Works in
East Boston, today. he said the yacht
could not possibly be launched until
MAY 15 Previously it had been under
stood that the launching would be
brought off, May Z.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

Joseph Yokell, about is years OF age
a, emplove at the International Paper
ro.s mill at Chisholm. was caught in
the friction on No. paper machine
about 3 A. NJ. Wednesday, and his left
arm was taken off near the shoulder.
He also received several bad cuts upon
his head. it is feared fracturing his
skull. He was taken to the Central
Maine General Hospital. 1t is thought
now that his injuries will prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

Buffalo Jones. the Arctic explorer,
who spent eight months in that region,
two years ago. started from Topeka.
Kan. Wednesday, for the Arctic. reg
ions to secure some polar bears for the
Federal government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
The Shamrock's First Race. Next Week.

southampton, May 1.-The Shamrock
IT will have n spin under canvass Sat
urday. and her first trial race with the
shamrock l will take place in the
middle of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

Hon. Armine Wodehouse. son of the
Earl of Kimberley, is dead at London.
He was born in 1860. He sat in the
House of Commons in the Liberal in
terest for the sefron Waldon division
of Essex.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

Inc Little Minister which has beer
,l'e attraction at the jefferson theatre
rortland. at popular prices this week.
ana which was advertised for Wedne :
day night, was not presented. An in
junction was issued. Tuesday, by the
iii'eu states court restraining them
-ioh presenting the play after Tues
.'E night, pending hearing on an ac-
'ioh already taken against the manage
,Ieht :, OF the theatre by James +
-rooie or the Portland theatre, who
eiaiihs TO represent the owners Of the
o,is copyrighted version of the play
Mr. calm of Calm & Grant. lessees OF
I've Jefferson theatre, arrived at Port
"nu. wednesday. and new develop
.nent IN the theatre war are ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

WILL Be INDEPENDENT.
A.. .oa,on Guard a. Pckin Will Take Orders
Only from Americans.

u,,sbinrton, May 1.-The legation
vi ~ tine American legation will
s" ho subjected 10 the order of any
rsr,;yn general Official reports of The
,,ost nhases Of the negotiations at Pc
~. os told in press dispatches have
~, reached Washington. and ii is sug-
sstas as 4 possibility that the de-
s5s in This regard Of TIE iaterna-
.:>,,1 generals are not unqualified.
'.," n II is. the American legation
I'D will retain its independence.
p.l;n May l.-Ot1icial adVices re-
.;,.od here from Pekin say the minis
.srs are divided into two parties in the
,,so,csinn to decide how China is to
60 tho indemnity. France, Germany.
pussia and Japan aSree in favor Of
-si,;rr the customs duties. which can
- ral;.d upon 10 produce Il great part
- the reouisite sum. Il tax on intorna-
.ioral navigation and the taking
o,sr of some Of the likin Iprovincial
+ronsir jutieSD ON the other hand, the
r-,i+aJ states and Great Britain de-
,,;,e 10 agree to an increase of the
customs duties but they 40 not appear
"A have presented counter PROPOSE
inn. The fact that the United States
and Great Brit9in have Joined hands
IN this question has caused surprise
bere. Il was hoped the United States
vould stand with France and Russia.
The result will Lc to greatly protract
the negotiations.
The indemnity figure is under what
had been expected in Paris. as il is
,boucht the total would reach one ana
one-half millions Of francs. There is
much disappointment over the fact
that the United States is supporting
England against IN increase in the
customs This is attributed TO the intiu-
ence Of the American trading commu-
nitv in China. II is believed that Eng
land. If alone. would yield: but fears
are entertained that F.ngland's scheme
is to prolong the negotiations until her
hands are free in South Africa. when
she would show stronger policy in
Chinese affairs.
Berlin. May IA dispatch from Field
Marshal Won WalderSee dated Pekin.
Tuesday. april 30. says: .'Lessers col
umn has returned. lie reports that the
Chinese force which he encountered at
the great wall numbered 1900 men.
They retreated in complete disorder
and were pursued eight kilometers.
The French troops have been with
drawn from Ho kien and Hi En-"
Hong Kong. May lit is reported
that the Germans have selected 4 con-
cession at Canton. that the prelimin-
aries have been arranged and that pos
session will be taken soon.
Pekin. May lit is persistently re-
ported here that there has been fresh
fighting between the Russians and the
Chinese in Manchuria. No great Gre
dence is placed in such rumors. howev-
er. as it is believed they are circulated
TO show the necessity for an increase
in the military strength of Russia.
London. May 2-Thc Times publishes
the following from its Hong Kong cor
respondent: "A proclamation signed by
the viceroy and Tartar general of Can
ton abolishcs the privileges of the
Manchurans, who henceforth will bs
traated +tn c1Dop ac the Chinese.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02
cONGsR ON HOME SOIL.
Given Great Ovation On His Arriva! at cOrn
Gil Bluffs. Iowa. i. ss.ssss

Council Bluffs. Ia. Nav 1>ANiaior Ed
win II. Congcr was accorded nero re-
rcDt0n. this morning. bE the peopie o.
his state rs he first set foot on Iowa sol;
at Council Bluffs. where Congressman
Waiter I. Smith. Mayor Jennings and 9th
ors boarded the car TO extend the greet
ings Of the city. When Minister ConSer
appeared on the rear platform tremen-
doIs cheering greeted him and at the
Grand Hotel 4 long line of people was
waiting to shake his hand. y formal re
ception followed. While the reception
was at its height the special party from
Des Moines arrived, headed by band
The general welcome to Major ConSer
was extended by Mayor Jennings. MINIS
ter Conger responded. expressing ms
pleasure at the hearty reception given
him. He referred briefly to the tryIn2
events of the last year and to the glory
with which the Stars and stripes Wcrs
brought through the intricate and de.l-
cate proceedings at Pekin.
With reference to the inception Of the
chinese trouble, Mr.. COnger absolyed tht
B0Xers from all blame.
The princes and high officials" h"
SAID, were responsible for the slaughter
Of the missionaries and the real Offender.
nave been. for the most part. punished
Inc imperial court, believe. reJolcei
tAat the p"tentates involved came to tn
'Nd winch they deserved.
Accompanied by a large Des Moine
delegation, Mr.. Couger left for the stat.
capital at o'clock this afternoon.
Dec Moines, Ia. May 1.-The srecia
train bearing United States Minister l.
-. Conger and party arrived in De
Molnes at II o'clock, tonight. An i'm
mense crowd of people was at the station
WIN his party Major COnger was escort
ed by a drum corps of veterans 10 his
nome. There Were no ceremonies. To
iIent The formal welcome will be hold
friday afternoon. and will he followed bN
Il reception at the state house. At vaIIpu
points on the way from Council Bluffs
MAJOR ConSer appeared and spoke briefly
Malor Congcr would not talk on tht
suNerhorship or other questions. toniSht
melerring to wait until he shall have con
suited his friends and taken a deliberate
aeVlew OF the situation. Tie will probably
~ 10 Washington in about 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

London. May 2.-Thc Times publishes
the following from its Hong Kong cor
respondent: "A proclamation signed by
the vceroy and Tartar general of Cam
ton abolishcs the privileges of the
Manchuriars, who henceforth will be
treated the same as the Chinese"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

Pekin. May lit is persistently re-
ported here that there has been fresh
fighting between the Russians and the
Chinese in Manchuria. No great Gre
dence is placed in such rumors. howev-
er. as it is believed they are circulated
to show the necessity for an increase
in the military strength of Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-05-02

Hong Kong. May lit is reported
that the Germans have selected con-
cession al Canton. that the prelimin-
aries have been arranged and that pos
session will be taken soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

Bert Warner had another bad run
away last Friday evening. He had
started to the home of G. w. Hoffman
and when near the residence of A. M.
Pryor on north Church street the neck
yoke broke, letting the tongue down,
and the team started to run, up
setting the buggy and breaking it up
considerably. Mrs q. w. Hoffman and
little son were in the buggy and all were
thrown into deep ditch. Mrs. Hoffman
sustaining badly sprained wrist and
numerous painful bruises. Bert and the
little boy escaped with few scratches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31
Special Cash Bargains at
the Big Cash Store.

White Loaf Flour per sack $500. 9Oc
Blue Ribbon Flour per sack .75c
Salt per barrel ........ Sl.OO
3 cars of potatoes at store ..,... oOc
Will have car at depot, bushel SOC
Cheaper in larger quantities.
Fancy fresh bacon per pound. .lOc
Breakfast bacon, backs, per
pound ........... ....... ...-..l2 l-2C
Lard per pound. 1OC
Turnips, fancy, per bushel... Csc
Package coffee finest in the
city, per package -, -. -. .....lOC
Special price on cabbage, rs to
SO pound lots per pound, &c
Wait for our ad next week on Can
ned and Dried Fruits.
w. p. CLARK & co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

Twill sell at public sale at my residence
mile south of Decatur CITY, known as
The Covington farm on Thursday, Nov.
Der 9Th, 1901, the following property:
II horses, consisting of six brood mares,
three geldlngs, two coming four year
Odds, four spring colts, Two large mules,
81 cattle, consisting of thirteen mich
COWS, one with young calf, five yearllng
helfers, one yearing steer, five spring
steers calves, five hefer calves, one
thoroughbred Short Horn bull, five
young sows, 1900 bushels of corn in crib,
three cultivators, two stirring plows,
seeder, corn planter, steel harrow, disc,
Mccormick binder, three wagons, two
sets double harness, spring wagon, hay
ladder, etc. Terms II months.
S. y. HARGER III. b. TRIsLEg,
Auctioneer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

John WATSON, Of Morgan township,
left Friday morning with carload of
good cows and heifels which he will
|place on ranch near Douglas, Wyom.
ng, with Marshall Bros, who are
ousins of the Farquhar boys, of this
ity. Mr.. WATSON takes the cattle there
With the intention of starting herd
and has contracted to leave them three
years before dividing the increase. If the
cattle do we'll the coming winter he will
take out another car next year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

Henry Middlebrook, the well known
breeder of Chester White hogs who lives
2 miles east Of Grown, was in Leon last
Thursday and had bills printed an
nouncing that he would sell a few head
of choice pigs at Humeston on Satur-
day, November 2. He has some very
fine stock and has been very successful
with it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

Miss Olive Wilson, of Decatur county,
returned last week from visit to her
sister, Mrs. Yes Greenman, of Oyster
Vile, Washington. She brought Scott
Wright can of salt water CLANS sent bv
MIR. Greenman as souvenir of his ex-
perlence as a fisherman years ago at
stervllle.-Lineyille Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

). Z: Wharton, the we'll known travel.
ing salesman for the McCleIland Cigar
Co., has heard Giffen's orchestra which
appears at the X. =. hall this evening
and says it is one Of the best companies
he eyer heard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

5. y. Harger, the Decatur auctioneer,
was IN Leon last Thursday. MIR. Harger
has done big sale business this year
and has made a great record for getting
high prices. If you are going to have a
sale you can date him at The REPORTER
Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

Jerry Anderso n, a we'll known X. &
w. passenger brakeman living at
Keokuk was instantly killed at Red Oak
Tuesday morning, being caught between
some cars which were moved by
"a switch engine and crushed to death.
He formerly ran through Leon, having
been brakieng for Conductor Crowley
for over fifteen years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

John sergis, Of Persia, will lecture at
the Christian church Wednesday even
ing, November 9th, on can evening in
the Orient" a strictly hrst-class en-
tertainment of extraordinary merit,
with pleasing and delightful impress
sions. Don't miss it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-31

Rev. d. ?. Bartlett, district mission
airy VIII preach at the Baptist church on
tuesday evening, November 5th. A
cordial invitation is extended to the
public.