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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
CRAFT DEWET
Crosses the VaaI and Joins
the TransvaaI Forces.
Believed that He Is Preparing for
Another Big Attack.
G il.sh in Cape Colony Arc Now Wholly on
the Defensive.

London, Jan. 1.-THE important re-
port received from Johannesburg that
Gen. DcWett has crossed the Vaal and
joined forces with TIE Transvall com
mandoes, if true, probably means the
ono entration of 1900 Beers with sev-
cral guns. for another big attack.
There is rumor current in Cape
Town that several Boer leaders are
urging an attack upon the mines. 1t
has long been understood that Cen
DeWet has been anxious to join the
invaders in Cape Colony and this ru-
NOR may be spread to cover an at
tempt to break southwark.
The war office Issued no fresh news.
yesterday.
The response to the governments
can for volunteers is said to be yery
brisk in both London and the provin-
ces. Defensive measures in South At
rica proceed apace..
Seven thousand men have joined the
City Guard at Cape Town and 5000
others have volunteered in the suburbs
An additional big gun has been mount
"a on Table Mountain. A small BoeT
commando entered Sutherland, cut
the telegraph wires. looted the stores
and then proceeded northward.
According to the Cape Town CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail the Beers
occupied Aberdeen. Tuesday.
A unique feature of Kitchener's
fighting scouts is the enrolment Of 900
Matabel camp followers for riding and
leading the spare horses. This is likely
TO renew the color agitation.
Bennett Burleigh. who has returned
to Cape Town. sends to the Daily Tel
egraph an enigmatical dispatch dated
Jan. 16. saying: 'All our soldiers,
whether from the Orange River col
ony or the Transvaal, look the picture
of health, and it is hoped that the end
is steadily coming nearer. The few re-
cent successes Of the Beers are annoy
ing. Twenty thousand reinforcements
have arrived and they are very well
come in Cape Colony. where the Dutch
are inclined to rise. The raiders are 60
miles north of the town and are be-
ing pursued by our troops"
This presumably means that Lord
Kitchener has sent 10000 men into
Cape Colony.
London. Jan. 16-Mr. Kruger is UNI
decided whether to visit America. He
Will do so if assured that President Nc
kinley will receive him officially, as
President of the Transvaal. The
friends of Mr.. Kruger do not desire the
old man, in his present state of health.
to undertake an arduous and fruitless
journey in cold weather John Il. Mil
holland representing a group of
American pro Beers. visited Mr.. Kru-
ger fortnight ago. with w. T. Stead
and invited him to visit America. At
forwards while i'll. Mr.. Kruger wrote
saying his health forbade him to do so.
He has since recovered and has de-
clared he is willing to make the trip if
he could be satisfied that his visit
would tangibly help the Beers. He tells
his friends that he has reason to hope
for the Cars moral support.
The operation on Mr.. Kruger at
Utrecht. last week although slight in
itself will necessitate absolute quiet
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
TRAIN WRECKER LYNCHED.
He Also Implicated Two Others Who Will Be
Lynched il Caught.

Ocala, Fla, Jan. 16.-NoImal McKenney
colored, has been lynched for wrecking
the Plant system fast train near Dunnell
Sunday night. The victim implicated two
others. who may share the same fate if
caught
Monday afternoon. Mckinney was TAX
ing deep interest in the affair and was
arrested by the officers. also on suspicion.
That night ii was decided to carry him
to the county Jail. ON the way n mob of
30 or more overpowere1 the officers and
took the prisoner. He was taken back
to the scene of the wreck and there con
fessed the crime. stating that the train
was wrecked for the purpose of robbery.
lie was then hanged on a tree The cor
oners jury returned the verdict that he
met death at the hands Of parties I'M
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
56TH CONGRESS,
House Passes River and Harbor
Bill Carrying S60,OOO,0OO.
Senators Denounce the Practice Of
Hazing at West Point.
Several OF Them Declare II Evidence oil
Brutality and Cowardicc.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE river and
harbor appropriation bill was passed,
today. by the House. The bill passed
practically as it came from the COM
mittee. 1t carries slightly less than
$Go,oGo0 600, of which $23 100000 is in di-
rect appropriations. The section en-
powerins the President to negotiate
with Great Britain for the maintc-
nance Of suitable levels on the Great
lakes was broadcned so as to provide
for a joint commission to conduct the
negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

The Committee on Governors Mes
sage to which was referred order OF
the Legislature relating to the con-
sideration of the Governors message
as to reference of the subjects therein
contained to appropriate committees,
reported that that portion relating TO
preparation be referred to the Com
mittee on Financial Affairs
Also that that portion relating t"
State Finances be referred to the Com
mittee on Financial Affairs.
Also that that portion relating to
National Guard be referred to Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Also that that portion relating to
Inland Fisheries and Game. be re-
ferred to the Committee on Inland
Fisheries and Game.
The several reports of said COM
mittees were accepted. and the por-
tions of the Governors message above
enumerated We're severally so le-
ferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, Jan. ia final vote
upon the pending army organization
bill Will be taken by the Senate at 4
o'clock Friday. under the terms of an
agreement reached. today. The feature
of the debate on the bill was Il denun-
citation Of the practice of haZing at the
West Point Military Academy Allen.
Money and McCumber declared it to be
an evidence Of brutality and coward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17

MGde-to-order or ready-to-wear
clothes of the Marks Arnheim, or
Hart, Schaffner & Marx kind. Two of
the best in America. We can furnish
you with either at short notice and at
satisfactory prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17

| Rev. Leroy S. Bean of Portland, was
publically installed as pastor of the
! First Parish Congregational church at
| SacO. Wednesday night. in the pres
| ence of a large number of Saco, Bidde-
f, ford and Portland Congregationalists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
Goldsmith S "Haunch Of Eensen

that he lauded must have been the
picture Of our fine legs Of prime lamb
and mutton.
THE haunch was a picture for painters
to study.
The fat was SO white and the lean was SO
ruddy"
Expert judges of prime and juicy
meats are always delighted with the
choice cuts that we send to their order
from our stock Of fine meats. We
handle nothing but the best. We hang
it in our refrigerator for the proper
length of time. and We sell you more
nourishmcnt at the same price than
you can find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17

Major II. f. Beebe is dead at his
home in Kansas City, Mo. aged 81
years. He served in the 9Th, H4th ana
3sth Iowa Volunteers during the Civil
War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
RAILROADS, TELEGRAPHS AND
EXPRESSES

BY Mr. Virgin of Cumberland-Peti-
ton of the selectmen of ScarbOrO and
lSS others, residents of said town. re-
questing that the Portland Railroad
Company be authorized to extend its
street railroad from Cash's Corner to
Saco.
Also petition of William Mayberry
and 103 others of SacO relative to same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
nm CURE A COLD ~ ONE DAT

r.Le Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Al drug xists refund the money u II fails
r. cure r. W. Groves signature II %
each boz. - S2As0s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
VIGOROUS PROTESTS
From Agricultural interests Against Several
Features Of Our Foreign Policy.

Springfield. Mass. Jan. ga series OF
private conferences which have been un-
der way in various parts Of the country
for ~ days. eliminated in this city. to
day when resolutions were adopted by
representatives Of the producing. distri-
buting and manufacturing industries in
agriculture protesting against the ratifi-
cation of the pending treaties of reCipro-
city. against yielding to the growing de
mand from Cuba for lower duties on u
ban products. and against admission of
Russian sugar with duties to offset the
Russian bounty. The League of Domestic
Producers, one Of the organizations push
ing the movement. claims a membership
of 10000 voters.
The eighth conference of foreign mis-
sion boards in the United States and Ca
NADIA WAS begun, Wednesday, at New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
INTERIOR MATTERS

BY Mr.. Macfarlane of Piscataquis-
Bill, an act to amend chapter GA of the
Private and Special Laws of 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17

Portland Me. Jan lG.-'rhc selection Of
Vicar General O'Bricn as bishop Of Port
land. in succession 10 the lamented
Bishop Iealy, comes as a pleasant SUI
prise to Catholics here. as ii had been
generally understood that Father . l.rien
some time ago declined to hr Il candidate.
when requested by his fellow clergy
The new bishop is held in hish nhlNtT
sal esteem i'm Portland the cordial wei
come awaiting him not being confined to
the people Of his religious faith. Besides
the respect entertained for Father
% Hricu owing to his deep piety. he en-
lows eminent rcpute for rare quantities OF
mind.
outside of church work, the newly APP
pointed bishop is perhaps the best known
as an authority on the language and his
tory of the American Indian. to when
subject he has devoted much of his spare
time in study and research. lie IS one OF
but two Maine members Of the HISTORICAL
society which makes the American Inuial
!, sperjaltv. the other member being eN-
Mayor I;axter of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
BISHOP OF PORTLAND.
Rev. Father "a. C. O'Brien Has Been appoinit q
to the Position.

Rome. Jan. 1.-THE Rev. Father NJ. c.
o Bren was appointed bishop of Port
land. Maine. at the last meeting OF the
congregation of the propaganda
Bangor. Me- Jan. 1G.-Nicar General
@ hrien is in Boston and will not return
for several days. At his residence here
the news Of his appointment rs bishop
created no surprise. il having been eN-
pected. Father o. Bricn was horn in toun-
IL Kerry. ireland, 81 years ago and has
been in the priesthood - years. lie is re
eardad as bV all means the beSt-eQuippcd
man among the Maine clergy for the
office of bishop. Nothing concerning the
date of his conservation or other details
can be learned. owing to his absence from
the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17

The Huntington Clothing Co.'S.
Successor S. l.. Huntington.
Maker of Clothing. Specialt'es, ana Man
ufacturorS Agent
Saes Room, 229 Water Street, Augusta, Maine
dcc22 cod tn sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SEVENTEEN SESSION.
SENATE

Augusta, Jan. 16. 1901.
senate met according to adjourn
ment and was called to order by the
President.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hall of Augusta.
Journal read and approved
Papers from the House disposed OF in
concurrence.
The following bills, petitions, etc,
were presented and referred:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
u Dietary.

BY Mr.. Wilson Of Washington-Bill,
an act to amend section II of chapter
80 of the Revised Statutes relating to
shooting and hunting on the islands in
salt water.
Also. Bill, an act to prevent hunting
and shooting on Stanicy's Point in the
town of Steuben.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
LEGAL AFFAIRS.

BY Mr.. Plummer of PenobsCot -Bi.l
| an act to incorporate the ScarspOrt
| Water Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-01-17
EDUCATION.

BY Mr.. Virgin of Cumberland-Re-
solve in favor OF Westbrook Seminary
and statement Of facts accompanying
same.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-10
PEOPLE VINO ARE PASSING

j. II. Huston, advance agent for
Gentry's show Of trained animals, is in
the city making arrangements for It's
visit to this city. He Is staying at
the Kenyon.
Gen. r. w. Pavey of Mt. Vernon ILL.,,
Is In the city on an official visit. He Is
special United States examiner Of the
department of justice.
II. G.. King and wife and W. l.. YOU
mans of st. Anthony are visitors In the
city. They are guests at the Kenyon,
Sheriff Kelly of Beaver county has
finished his work at the Clark grade
and has left for home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Hess OF Los An
geles are in the city. They will remain
here during the summer. visiting their
sons, II. j. and +. n. Hess.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-10
4. B. KOOSER IS
GOING TO DENVER
Commercial Agent Of the Missouri
Pacific Promoted, ess.
c. A. TRIP Is COMING HERE.
Appointments Goes Into Effect July L,
when the Transfer VIII be Made
General Railroad News.

II b. Kooser commercial freight and
passenger agent OF the Missouri Pa
cilc for Salt Lake, has been appointed
general western freight and passenger
agent for the same system with head
quarters at Denver; the appointment Is
effective July !. MIR. kooser will sue.
coed Chrestus A. THpp, who, on that
date, will be transferred to this city In
his place.
The rumor to the effect that there
would be changes in Salt Lake In the
near future have been prevalent upon
Railroad Row for some time past. 1t
now transplres that Mr.. Kooser was to
have gone to Denver a month ago but
owing to the fact that providing that
a Missouri Pacific directorate might be
elected at the meeting of the Rio
Grande Western stockholders he con-
cuded to stay in Salt Lake pending
developments. Had this actually oc-
cured 1t Is asserted Mr. kooser would
have been given an important post I'M
der the new management of the Vest
ern. A Denver a Rio Grande director
ate was elected, however and that had
the effect OF changing the plans of q
number OF those interested. on Thurs
day Vice President G. G.. Warner, OF
the Missouri Pacific, who Is father-in-
law to Mr.. Kooser, wired from Denver
10 Salt Lake with the result that Mr.
KOoser boarded the train for Colorado.
The greatest secrecy regarding the trip
was observed, even to the extent OF
buying a Pullman reservation on the
train At the uptown office II was
given out that he had gone to Price to
attend the wool sale today, This state
ment was also forthcoming this morn
ing when enquiry was made at the Of
fees of the Missouri Pacific, A tracer
sent 10 Denver, however, brings word
that Mr. KOoser is in that city and the
appointment has been made Official
circulars Of the same will be out within
the next few days.
In Mr.. kooser's promotion to Dem
yer local railroad circles will suffer
great loss. He has a number of busi-
ness and social friends here, who while
they win be glad to hear of his adj
Vancement, at the same time VIII be
sorry to see him leave Salt Lake. He
is practical, progressive railroad
man. good fellow and universally
liked and esteemed
Chrestus A. Trip who will come to
Salt Lake at the first Of next month to
take charge of the local office, was
born at Manchester la, He, entered
the railroad service in 1872, since which
he has been consecutlvely 1872 to 1881
operator at Jonesburg, Mo, agent at
ST. Charles, Mo-, special agent, etc.
North Missouri road NOW the Wa
bash) 1881 to 1881, travelling auditor,
Denver & Rio Grande; with manager
of construction OF the same road,
freight and ticket agent at Pueblo, Colo,
and commercial agent Of the same
road; December, 1887 to May, 1890 gem
eral agent Of the Missouri Pacific at
Pueblo. May. 1890, to date general
western freight and passenger agent
of the same road.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-10
AT THE RESORTS.
Observation-Disclosures

The temperature OF the water at
Saltair at noon today was "a degrees.
The Eighteenth ward is "out at the
lake today
The Second ward intended to take an
outing to Lagoon today, but owing 10
the threatening nature of the weather
the date was cancelled until day, yet
TO be named next month
Manager Bateman Of the Salt Lake
& Los Angeles road met with painful
accident at Saltair last night while
running 10 catch the last train. He
struck his foot on protruding nall in
the platform and fell full length on his
face much to the detriment Of his per-
sonal appearance.
The Y. NJ. NJ. |. A. and the Y. l.. NJ.
I. A. will have their outing at Lagoon
June 10. The general committee named
10 tSke charge OF the occasion consists
OF Joseph A. West. chairman: X. L.
Elmer Caldwell. Louis r. Wells, JAS
T. Poulton, Henry Siend, Miss Clarice
Thatcher, Mrs. Joseph Hyde. Mrs.
Laura Hyde Merril, Miss Jennie Smith
and Miss Belle Richards.
The Salt Palace this week presents
an entire change OF program on the
part of the opera company. while the
bicycle races tomorrow night promise
10 be among the best yet offered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-10
EXHIBITION IN NOVEMBER.
Utah AIT Institute Announces The Date Of lis
Next Public Show.
Rules for the Exhibition as Adopted
by the Governing Board Prizes
TO re Awarded.

Those who enjoyed the last exhibit OF
the Utah Art Institute, will learn with
pleasure the announcement, made by
the governing board, that Its third an
nual exhibition of paintings, sculptures
silk fabrics. decorative work, artistic
mechanism, etc, will be held In Salt
Lake City the latter part OF November,
1901, the exact date and place TO be an
nounced later. These rules for the ex-
hibition have been adopted by the gov
erning board:
Original works only viii be accepted.
Paintings will be placed according to
their merit, in the following order: No.
/. the places OF honor, No. 2, second
choice OF location; No. 3, will occupy
the remaining spaces, Sculptures and
other works will be subject to the same
classification and location.
No works Of art shall be removed be-
fore the close OF the exhibition.
on all works admitted the Art Insti-
tute will pay transportation TO and
from all points within the state, at the
owners risk.
All work In oil color, water color. or
other medium must be acceptably
framed.
The prizes are TO be awarded as fol-
lows: A bronze medal OF honor will
be given for the best work OF art In
the exhibition, open 70 resident and
nonresident artists. The state prize,
$500. will be given for the best painting
by a Utah resident artist, the paint
ing TO become part Of the Alice Art
Collection.
Institute prizes, open TO resident art
lists: $50 for the best water color. the
painting with It's frame to become q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-10

part Of the Alice Art collection. Honor.
able mention for the second best water
color. SIS for perspective sketch and
floor plan, combining the most CONVENE
ent and artistic arrangement for city
cottage. TO cost about $4,000 The
sketches to become the property of the
Art institute. $40 for best study In
clay or plaster from life. $40 for the
hest study In color by q student OF the
state; honorable mention second best.
$40 for the best study in black and
white, by 4 resident Of the state; honor
able mention, second best. $40 for the
best design for silk fabric, 81 viii be
given for best design In each Of the fol-
lowing lines Of art: Poster, China dec
grafton, pottery, cabinet work, lace
handkerchief, typography, wood carv-
ing, thing, wrought metal, lace collar,
IS for most artistic collection of photo
graphs. Second SO. Third, mention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-10
SPIKE AND RAIL

| Hays Of the Nickle Plate Is in town
| today.
The excursion business out Of Salt
Lake was very heavy yesterday
General Superintendent h Il. Calvin
Of the Oregon Short Line is stlll ia
Idaho.
The standard Pullmans for the
uvada line have arrived and win be
put into service tomorrow,
Tracey Cummings IL the latest addi-
ton to the staff OF the Illinois Central
at the San Francisco agency
The Oregon Short Line viii shortly
receive consignment OF 1000 tons OF
rails from the Union Pacific for the
uYada extension.
Senator Kearns last evening received
a Wire from Senator Clark 10 the effect
that he would leave for Butte on Fri
day next. He will in all probability be
In salt Lake by the following Friday.
Both uptown ticket Offices have been
crowded with prospective excurslonlsts
East all day, Present indications point
to there being very heavy travel out
OF salt Lake tomorrow and Wednes-
day.
President Newman OF the New York
Central states that no action regarding
the fllling the vacancy In the Lake
Shore caused by his resignation, viii be
taken until the latter part of this
month.
The annual meeting Of stockholders
OF the Central Pacific will undoubtedly
be postponed again tomorrow. In fact
no meeting viii be held until the mat
ter of the Southern Pacific cutoff and
the Hartman deal are contaminated.
The Oregon Short Line special TO
Ogden Yesterday carried $50 passengers,
The Rio Grande Western special from
ogden to Salt Lake brought in 297 peo-
pie on the occasion OF the Woodmen Of
the World memorial services.
The rush to Yellowstone Park has
commenced, A special train of ten
Pullmans left ST. Paul for the Wonder
land of the West on Friday. The party
IL made up Of some 250 people, the ma
Jority Of whom are doctors and their
families.
The annual convention Of the Train
Dlspatchers Association OF America
will meet IN San Francisco tomorrow
and several carloads Of delegates from
all parts of the country are scheduled
to reach there from Los Angeles today,
The delegates came West over the San
Ia Fe and during the last day or two
have been sightseeing In the southern
part Of California.
The new Idaho Midland railroad prop
osition Is again before the people. Her
bert Noble, attorney for the New York
people interested in the road, last week
asked the citizens of Boise that deeds
to the rights of way be given the COM
pany. The company, II this IL done,
agrees to file a $4,000 surety bond to be-
gin construction within ninety days
and to complete fifty miles OF the road
by January, 1903.
Salt Lake division No. 1858 Of the Or
der OF Railroad Conductors held It's
regular meeting yesterday. Among the
other things which came up at the
meeting was the drawing up of resolu-
tons OF thanks for the courtesies ey-
tended during the visit Of the guests
last week by the oregon Short Line,
Rio Grande Western, Salt Lake & Los
Angeles. Salt Lake & ogden, the Salt
Lake City Street Railway company,
Mayor Thompson, the Woman's AuXll-
larry Of the o. r., c., The Herald, Trlb-
une and the Deseret News.