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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

clothing of the doomed man was soon
ignited and as the flames grew hotter
his skin began to parch.
The negro moaned piteously at this
iuncture and the agonized look on his
face told of the torture he was under
going Finally his head fell forward
on his breast and in a few minutes he
was dead. The flames We're fed by the
crowd until the body was burned to a
crisp.
The gathering dispersed in an orderly
manner and the town soon assumed its
normal condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fry and son
Charles of Boston. were walking on the
road near the Green Mountain toll house.
Bar Harbor, Saturday. when Mr.. Fry was
shot in the arm and his son in the cheek
by two boys who were firing at a mark.
The wounds are painful but not danger
Gus.
The price Of anthracite coal took anoth-
err jump in Bangor, Monday morning.
when the price was raised from S12 to
w ton. The last increase from so to
So was made a week ago. The price of
b1tuminous or soft coal remains the same
IS. although there is possibility Of an
increase at any time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

DR.. James c. Wilson of Flint, Mich,
writes: Il have for many years pre-
scribed Johann Hoff's Extract for its
tonic and Strengthening effects, and
find it worthy of the high reputation it
has always had among physicians"
If you are weak and worn out, have
headache, backache. if pale and thin,
your system needs a nutritive tonic
a builder, strength giver.
Johann Hcff's Extract is true tonic,
food, medicine, assisting nature to
do its allotted work through the stom-
ach, liver, kidneys and bowels.
Johann Hoff's Extract is a certad
remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion.
1t brings good appetite and sound re-
freshing sleep. Sufferers from nervous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
Medical Book Free.
PRESIDENT is CHEERFUL,
Stands Confinement Well and Says
Wound Is but Slight One.

Washington, Sept 29.-After the
Presidents physicians had dressed his
wound. this morning, the following
statement was prepared and issued by
See. CorteIyou:
The condition of the wound is salts
factory. The temperature, this morn
ing, is normal. The patient slept we'll
and a present is occupying rolling
chair. He is cheerful and from the be-
ginning has shown neither Impotence
nor restlessness. but has carried out
the directions of the physicians with
scrupulous care. Since the use of the
asperating needle to evacuate the sac
on the 22d inst, which left no wound,
there mas been no operation until yes
terday.
GEORGE Il. CORTELYOt,
Secretary to the President.
III A. M, Sept. %"
Surgeon General RiXey of the navy,
Surgeon General O'Reilly of the army,
DR.. Schaffer, the bone specialist from
New York. and DR.. Lung were present
when the wound was dressed. They
We're at the temporary White House on
Jackson Place about three quarters of
an hour. The slight rise in the tenn
second operation, mad disappeared, this
morning, and this was considered espe-
ciallv favorable by the physicians. The
physicians insist. today. that the condi-
ton of the Presidents wound gives no
occasion for alarm. The President him
self continues cheerful and seemingly
regards the wound as a trivial matter.
The fact that second operation was
~ 1.ta
able apprehension in the public mind,
as the number of callers who stopped
at the temporary White House was
larger than on any previous day since
the President returned to Washington.
A goodIy number of kilograms also
were received. To all reassuring re-
plies We're sent.
Among the callers, today, were Gov.
Crane Of Massachusetts, Secretary
Root. Postmaster General Payne, SUI
perintendent of Census Merriam and
Commissioner of the General Land
Office Hermann. Only Gov. Crane and
the two members of the cabinet were
admitted to the Presidents bedroom.
Gov. Crane was with the President
when the accident occurred at Pitts
field His visit was a personal one, 50
it was said At the White House, and
without political significance.
DR. Schaffer will remain here several
DAVIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
OPERATIONS IN PHILIPPINES.
Second Expedition Against the Moros
by Capt. Pershina.

Manila. Sept. ga second expedition
against the Moro position at MaciG, is
land of Mirdanao. left Camp Wears. to-
day 1t is in command OF Capt John j.
Pershing of the 18th Infantry, and is com
posed Of battalion of infantry, a troop
of cavalry. three sections of artillery and
a detachment of engineers. The engineers
will construct a pontoon bridge and a
corduroy trail across the swamp which
TANKS the land side Of the Maciu forts.
This work will occupy several days
Rats viii probably be used to attack tie
fort from the lake side. The actual date
of the assault on the forts is indefinite
The Sultan of Rutig was made a pris-
oner by the column under Capt. Eli A.
Helmnick of the 10th Infantry. which,
last week. destroyed the Butig forts bur
was subsequently released. He furnished
the Americans with horses to transport
their supplies.
The first expedition which left Camp
Wears to operate against the Maciu Mo-
ros was composed of a battalion Of in
fantry, two troops of cavalry and two
guns. 1t started, Sept II. The position
at Maciu was found to be strong ana the
the methods of approach and receive re-
Inducements
The fort at Maciu is on an elevation
close to the lake and flanked by swamps
which virtually make it an island. .fie
sultans regard their position as impreg-
nable and refused to treat with Capt
Pershing. The captain is confident of
his ability to capture the Moro forts
without serious loss.
Three companies of infantry. COM
manded by Capt. Eli A. Holmnick Of
the 10th Infantry, left Camp Wears, Is
land of Mindanao, Thursday. to recon-
noitre the Moro forts and recover
stolen arms. They encountered only
slight opposition. The column captur-
ed and destroyed the Butig forts. A
few Moros We're killed. The American
troops had no casualties. A fanaticaI
Moro armed with a bolo charged the
column alone.
Brig. Samuel s. Sumner is preparing
TO send a second expedition against the |
Macin Cultans, who still reject the
overtures for peace negotiations. The
Sultafis have a strong force. in position
and stout opposition is expected.
Many friendly Moros arrived at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
Simply Ask For 1t!
CABLE CUTTING


evening. Today, Commander Mclean
said that he had come to an under
standing with Gen. SalaZar, as a result
of which there is no danger of difficulty
or friction in the future. He seems to
be very much satisfied with the result
of the conference, which has produced
good impression in all circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

The British four masted bark Kent
more of the Standard Oil Co. arrived
at New York. Sunday, from Hiogo af-
ter an unusually tedious voyage lasting
1874 days. DR.. Doty made a close ex-
animation of the sick sailors on board
the kentmore. He says almost all Of
the crew are suffering from scurvy and
several are in a pitiable condition
Malnutrition is responsible for illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
Boston Churches Out of Coal.

Boston. Sept 29-Unless some change
be brought about in the coal situation be-
fore cold weather sets in. many of the
churches in Boston eventually will be
of services or suspend entirely during the
winter months. This was the opinion ex-
pressed, Sunday, by a number Of the pas
tors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
HAS FOR FIFTY YEARS.

One person in every fifty has con-
sumption. FIR. Johns Medicine cures it
has for 30 years. No poisonous drugs.
Asthma and all throat and lung trou-
bies are cured by Father Johns Medi-
cine. Not a patent medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

It's folly 70 suffer from that horrible
plague of the night, itching piles. Doan's
Ointment cures, quickly and permanently
At any,drug store 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
Alger Accepts the Senatorship.

Detroit Mich. Sept. 29.-GeneraI r.
A. Alger, former secretary of war. to-
day, formally accepted Governor Bliss
tender of the ad interim appointment
as United States senator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

One of natures remedies; cannot harm
the weakest constitution; never fails to
cure summer complaints of young or
old. DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Wilkesbare, Pa, Sept. 29.-.Jos Gillis
the striker, who was shot at West Nan
ticoke, yesterday afternoon, by James
Sweeney, deputy, died in the hospital
in this city. this morning. Sweeney
was committed to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Takes the burn out; heals the wound
cures the pain. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil, the household remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

When doctors fail. try Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia. constipation
invigorates the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Camp Wears, Friday, to visit Gen.
Sumner. They promised to continue
peaceful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

New York, Sept. 29.-After a stormy
discussion, resolutions calling upon
President Roosevelt TO appoint COM
mission Of mediation to consider the
various questions under dispute and
see if anything can be done to end the
great coal strike, were adopted today
ut the weekly Methodist preachers
meeting. The resolutions set forth
that The suike has reached a stage
which calls for the most serious atten-
ton of all Christian men. and that if
continued much longer will result in
unparalleled suffering among the poor
Of our great cities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Boston, Sept. 29.-The coal strike
situation was discussed, today, at the
regular weekly meeting of Congrega-
tional ministers and the following
resolutions were adopted:
In the name of humanity, resolved
that we Congregational ministers of
Boston protest against the continuance
of this coal strike. We call for the
mining and shipping of the coal, ana
demand that the question in dispute be
submitted to arbitration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Right Rev Joseph ]. Glennon. bishop
of Kansas City. Mo. has been appointed
national chaplain of the Ancient Order of
Iiberni2ns in America
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

There is little excuse for most of the
weakness of mankind. 1t isn't natural
to be weak. If you are weak, if you are
pale and thin or if your blood is poor
it is because you haven't used Johann
Hoff's Extract. Johann Hoff's Extract
is the perfect up-builder of strength.
1t is natures own remedy, giving per-
feet digestion and assimilation Of food
without which no one can be we'll and
vigorous. 1t makes rich, red blood and
healthy flesh, nerves are made strong
by it, catarrhal secretions of the entire
body are removed by it, it makes the
troubles peculiar to women easy to
bear, it keeps the stomach in perfect
condition. There is no better tonic
and nutrient for nursing mothers than
Johann Hoff's Extract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

Detroit. Sept. 29.-Steps We're taken.
tonight. by the special committee of the
common council appointed for the pur-
pose, for he holding of a conference in
MS city, oct 9, of citizens from all
parts OF the country to discuss ways
ana means of securing supplies Of an
thraclte coal. Invitations We're sent out
tonight, to the governors of all states
in the East. middle West and North
west and the mayors of the principal
cities to send delegates to the confer
ence. which it is hoped will have suffi-
Gent effect to bring about some settle
ment of the strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
STONED A TRAIN.
Continued from page ~

"On the contrary their endeavors will
have but one tendency-to proiong the
strike. The well-meant efforts of these
people Will only inspire the miners with
hope and induce them to hold out a
little longer, to their own detriment.
They will only protract the period of
coal scarcity. Mr.. Mitchelrs organiza-
lion Will not be recognized under any
circumstances"
Among those i'm this city interested in
the railroad and other companies af-
fected by the suit brought in Boston TO
put these companies into the hands of
a receiver. owing to the coal strike, the
opinion is general that no result can he
expected from such action. Frederick
ID. Underwood, president of the Erie
Railroad, is quoted as having said:
From my point of view, it is n iega,
question purely-they can, under the
law, but the coal roads into the hands
of receiver or they cannot | assume
that the relief they seek necessarily
will be so slow of accomplishment by
the proposed method that the practical
results will be of little value''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30

ness find immediate help in its use.
DR.. Walter w. Naylor, 755 South 10th
Street, Philadelphia, says: Il have
been treating a nervous woman who
has been in the hands Of several well.
known men and after / had almost
given her up ! put her on Johann Hoff's
Extract and cured her. She is now
well and has gained ten pounds in six
months.
Johann Hoff's Extract has record
of over half century. Ithas been sold
ever since I847. Its great popularity
has attracted hordes Of imitators who
have flooded the market with cheap
worthless substitutes. Avoid disap-
pointment by getting the genuine
Johann Hoff's Extract. Eisner &
Mendelson Co.. Sole Agents. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-30
KING CHRISTIAN
of Germany, wrote (:

"Ihave noticed the bene-
XcjaI action Of Johann
H0n5 Extract on myself as
well as on others of my
household, and am pleased
to acknowledge this.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
MISHAPS ON
WATERFRONT

The fleet ~ fahetmsn's boats that
vere lied near stegnon a prars mill
suffered considerably from yesser-
days storm. Quite number bad
Kunwalen torn OF Of bows or storms
stove ia, one or tive floating houses
lu which tbs fishermen I've were
banged against tho plies aud dam
aged considerably,
A launch waa blow over and sank
tn shallow water. II lies on ita slide
IN aix feet ~ water. Two or three
other launches had their frat upper
works smashed 10 kiudling wood.
Amonw the tuEpoat and pilesdrtver
people q. a. ts~usa min probably Lost
ire ns9hf. TITS tug fAss was struck ~
4 faislHk pile-dflNer and hsF NAese
stern was knocked or. other dam
age Will run his lpAa up 20 about
81 h@1
TIE pile.driver that wrecked the
HsN belonged "a James Jones. and IL
a complete wreck. This disaster ec-
raFrN8 at The Same wharf where THE
Smith went TO pieces.
The Greyhound was iowed 20 West
Seattle today where bhe win he
heAehnd and new wheel put on.
she win b. out ~ service two weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
FOR BUILDING
new SEWER
Nine Bids Opened by the Board OF
Works Other Business

At the regular meeting Of the
Board Of Public Works this morning
a petition OF the Independent Tele.
phone Company To pat up ten poies
on the west side of Maggie place, be-
tween East Pine street aud East
Denny way. was rejected. The same
company was given permission TO
erect five poles on sixteenth avenue
between East Alder and East Jeffef-
son street. The Seattle Electric Com
pany was granted a permit TO erect
five poles on the west side of Rail-
road avenue. and rs poles on Thirty
second avenue between Spruce and
Cherry streets.
The most important bid opened this
morning was for the building OF
Thirteenth avenue sewer. The work
will cost I'm the neighborhood OF
$50. 900 and nine contractors submit
ted bids. For the Improvement of
the alley I'm block II, Maynard's ad-
ditiun. there were five bidders; for
the Twenty-flrst avenue sewer there
were six bidders, and for the Jack
son street sewer. two bidders. The
bids we're referred and win be acted
upon next week.
a protest against the building of a
curve by the Seattle Electric Com
pany at the corner OF Twenty third
avenue and Jackson street, was read
and tabled, and n petition 10 regrade
and replnnk Elliott avenue from Clay
to Bell streets, was referred 20 the
city council
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
ANOTHER OLD
RESIDENT GONE
Henry Leland Passes Away al His
Home This Morning

Henry Leland. an old and highly
respected pioneer resident OF this
city. died at 30 o'clock this morn
Ing ut the family residence. Gil First
avenue north. OF pneumonia. He
had been ~ but a single week
lie leaves widow, n daughter.
Corinue. and a son. Alonzo. all Of
this city and a son Harry. who Is at
Nome.
MIR. Leland was 81 years OF age. a
native Of Providence. r. |. lie came
20 the coast I'm 1864. ana to Seattle
IN 1888. lie belonged TO the indie
pendent order ri Foresters, and was
an honorary member OF the printers
union. lie was a stauuCh member Of
the North Seattle baptist church.
The funeral viii be held Monday
under the auspices of Butterworth
A. Sons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
BIDS WERE
TOO HIGH
Seems impossible to Secure
New Fire Headquarters

For the second time within "a
month the Board of Public Works
rejected the bids for the proposed
new fire headquarters at the corner
OF Third avenue south and Jackson
street one OF them was disqualified
~ being delivered 20 the board
ssven minutes after II o'clock. the
time limit named by the beard. The
two other bids were accordingly
named, one from CRwHey& Carney
put tho cost 90 the building AZ ytf, 4sl.
with u reduction OF S. .esi. The other
bid. that 81 Alex piernon. was FOR
stI $50. with a reduction OF sa,ias
Hhould certain allowances be made.
When the bids were read little
time was Lost tn deciding. SupHfin-
tendent faunga Immediately moved
that the bids be rejected, and IN this
be was supported BY the other meme
bers 81 the board. II IL claimed that
the bids are altogether too high, At
the meeting two weeks ago the bids
were about the same. running from
slT 600 70 SIS. 600. The board rejected
them. charging collision on the part
Of the contractors This the latter
denlsd Indignantly. but this board
concluded 10 readyertiaF for bids
When asked this morning whether
bids would be once more advertised
FOR the members Of the board re-
fused TO say anything,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
WRECK OF
STR. SMITR

The wreck 81 this steamer r. O.
Smith was one Of tbs worst local
accidents that can be charged 90
yesterday storm. Al o'clock In
the afternoon when the gale was az
It's height, tho veeae. get loose from
GAibraith'H dock and WAS blown up
the bay, Al the Coleman dock she
swung IN and collided wish the
Greyhound. which was monrca
there This wind and waves KEPT
ghe two boats pounding together Tor
more than an hour. The Smith fin
ally broke away and aheered of to-
ward the middle 81 the stream. The
firehoat Sno4uaimle. that was fully
manned and had for an hour been
endeavofinN 20 get a line aboard,
finally d.d - and towed her 70 the
south tide flats. where she lies al
mowf a total wreck.
The Greyhound had hnr wheel
broken, and was otherwise damaged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25

rutcAoo Jan, sN.--With tav
- RON thousands Of threats,
n elswsnx 81 whistles and the
= q hands. Admiral schley was
.,rsa 70 Chicago this morning.
- are az the most remarkable
....snssralians IN the history Of the
cay -. -. ..t.
~ streets ln the vicinity 81
ssros wcfe damned with people
- $3.50 3 catch glimpse OF the
- 4 santiago. When the train
n.' - = H. peng up enthusiasm OF
ssre xarShippers broke cut and
~ s~s eenGinuca untii the admiral
s.ssss..a - Aesel. The line OF march
- 49, - asoat 20 the hotel was tined
- - se'sssHHts who were waving
~ ehaertrw like mad, The
s = suilesa and bowed e0ntinu-
an
-. mavu. other city officials ami
.sss=,ss welcomed the admiral az the
- Ana accompanied him 20 the
.s<anylain hotel. Admiral Schley
60 paYgicularly touched by the
,~sssfrw u several thousand school
sssaren with small American f1aws.
ssfnr4 aaylight this morning while
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
Building Interests

The Fehren- Marvin Company yea
terday sold to Captain Prchse. OF the
Puget Sound Tug Company. a lot
near the corner of Belmont avenue
north and Roy street for 81 500 Plans
have been drawn for a III 90 cottage.
20 be built upon the lot for the cap
tain.
The same company sold TO w. r.
Williams. Of Tacoma. another lot In
that vicinity and viii build him a
81 080 residence on n ia the near
future.
Architect Henry DoziHr ~ now
drawing plans for a residence for
Mrs. w. NJ. Efumerson. which is 20
be built on Thirteenth avenue. just
north OF Madison street II VIII be a
ssven-room house. finished In hard
wood. and win cost $1,000. He IL
also remodeiing Mrs Emmerson'R old
residence az a cost Of 81 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25

LICENSED 10 WE'D

The following marriage licenses
have bsen Issued. Noah nayey. aged
S.. ~ White Sulphur SPRING. Mout.
and Ella ~. Cole "a Of Chicago.
g.. X floheH0n and Mamie G. White,
both ~ eeatgie. Joseph Wtlfred La
Mar. Is. and Mabel Hazel Arnold.
81. both ~ Seattle. MAftln KuliaAi.
@g ana Mary Cooper. 81. both IL
Wentans Isaac aulhfann NAkksln. ~,
and fiiida Eflknon. =. 10th ~ Paulh-
30. Dean A. waldo and Emma u.
Kelly. both Of Seattle,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
ADMIRAL SCHLEY IS
GIVEN GREAT OVATION
Chicago Makes His Arrival an important
Public Event

the train was running through In
diana. the admiral was aroused by
cheers OF residents OF cities and
villages along the routs. Even at
country crossroads farmers and
families waited for the train and
chesred as Il few past.
AT stops the admiral appeared on
the platform and shook hands with
the people. -Four receptions and ban
auets are on teday'a program.
TIE Rangust
The feature OF tonight viii be a
banquet. for which elaborate prep
arstions have been completed. The
affair viii be held in the massive
banquet hall Of the Auditorium. The
set program OF speeches aside from
Admiral Sehley. II as follows.
Maryland" III. w. Price, presi-
dent Of the Maryland Society OF Chi
cnsu,
achievements Of the American
Navy" Hon. Clark Z. Carr. OF Gales
burg, IL. former minister 10 Den
mark.
Our Clubs and Its Guest" Fred
A. Bangs. former president of the
Hamilton Club,
The guest VIII leave this city Mon.
day night for Louisville. Ky, where
he viii b. given a reception.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-25
CONGRESS

WAsHlNGTON. - G.. Jan gs.--
The most important measure 10
come ny "a the house next week iH
the Indian appropriation hlll which
win carry y7.0o0.B10 In addition 90
this several territorial bills VIII come
M. First VIII be the Oklahoma bin
In the senate. The Philippine tariff
bill VIII be the most important
measured considered.