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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
PRESIDENT LOUBET
Declares That France Is Now
Unanimously Republican.
Not a RoyaIist or InperiaIist Candi-
date in Recent Elections.
The President Welcomed at Brest, en-
Route to Russia.

Brest, France, May 1i.-President
Loubct, who left Paris. yesterday even
ing, on his way to St. Petersburg, ar
rived here, today, and WAS welcomed
by cheering crowds. He proceeded to
the prefecture and subsequently was
entertained by 1900 civil officials of
the department of Finisterre at
luncheon. Replying TO a toast of sue
cess to his journey NJ. LOubet paid a
warm tribute 10 the cabinet ministers.
The time had arrived to bury all diff
fcrcnces, he declared, and appealed for
the union of all factions, saying he in
tended to concentrate all his own eff
forts to the moral consultations Of the
country.
NJ Loubet referring to the recent
elections, said: France is now unani-
nously Republican. Not a single can
didate solicited the suffrages of the
electors as a Royalist or Imperialist.
l hope they (the dcputies), are sin
cerely Republican and that they will
not allow their electoral promises to
go to protest"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought BY the Wires from the North,
East, South and West.

The NsSSb of Bhawulpur has arriv-
Cd at Bombay, by steamer from Kara
chi, in thSsprovince of Sind, on his way
ward. This is the Nawab's first sell.
voyage and he is trying to cancel his
engagement to proceed to London be-
cause his passage from Karachi was SO
rough that he shrinks from further sea
travel.
Cabling from Hong Kong, the cores
pondent of the London Daily Chronicle
says that France has acquired a tract
of land on the Catas promontory. half
an hours distance by steam from the
port Of Macao, ostensibly for the pur-
pose of establishing a naval hospital
there The place possesses deep-anchor-.
age and exceptional strategic value,
continues the correspondent, and COM
plications are anticipated.
p. r. Davis, wealthy wholesale
merchant of Fort Smith, Ark, was
stabbed five times, Wednesday, in an
encounter in his bedroom with John
Williams, a negro burglar. Davis shot
the burglar in the leg and beat him on
the head with his revolver, but he es-
capped. A posse started Immediately in
search of him. Williams was run
down, with two negro companions. One
of the negroes, Frank Carter, opened
fire on the posse. His aim was poor.
but return shot struck him and he
died an hour later. Williams and his
other companions escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
SCHWAE AND CHARITY.
Buys Great Property and VIII Work
Out an Original Idea.

New York, May 1l.-Charles NJ.
Schwab. president of the United
States Steel Corporation, has purchas-
ed the property OF the Richmond Rail-
way Co. on Staten island and will es-
tablish there great charity on original
lines, which he has had in view for 4
long time. The details of the plan
have not yet been given out, but Oliver
Wren, Mr.. Schwab's private secretary,
said, Tuesday, that the undertaking
will be upon a tremendous scale.
1t will not be a public charity, but
the idea is that MIR. Schwab will give
to such people as he himself will select
the benefits of this beautiful summer
resort. A large sum of money will be
expended at once in improving the
buildings and grounds, and it is ex-
pccted that no great time will clapse
before the institution viii be ready
for use
Mr. Wren said that the sum of money
involved in the charitable scheme will
be of an amount proportionate to Mr..
Schwab's way Of doing things. The re-
sort has now been closed to the pub
lie.
The announcement Of Mt Schwab's
purchase was made public by the fol-
lowing notice:
"35 wall street. New York.
May Is, 1902
The Richmond Beach and Railway
Go. having sold to Mr.. Charles NJ.
Schwab, OF II Broadway, its property
near HuGcnot, s. l., known as Rich
mond Beach. The same will no longer
be conducted as a pleasure resort.
Richmond Beach ana Railway Co"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
WORSE THAN REPORTED.
Governor of British Islands Reports
Terrible Deaths and Suffering.

London. Nav 14.-The governor of the
Windward Islands, Sir Robert Level
lyn. telegraphs to the government I'M
der date Of Tuesday, May IS, as follows:
Il arrived here Monday and found
the state of affairs much worse than
had been stated. The administrator :
reports show that the country on the
east coast between Robin Rock and
Georgetown was apparently struck and
devastated in manner similar to that
which destroyed St. Pierre, and I fear
that practically all living things in that
radius We're killed. Probably 1,6ou
persons lost their lives. The exact
number will never be known. Man
ayers ana owners Of the estates WITH
their families ana several of the better
class IF people have been killed. n
thousand bodies nave been found and
buriad. one hundred ana sixty persons
are in the hospital at Georgetown.
Probably only six of this number VIII
recover.
The details of the disaster are too
narrowing for description. l got to St.
Lucia by cGastiEg steamer which Is
running Up and down the leeward coast
with water ana provisions. twenty-five
hundred persons have received relief.
II have asked for medical! Offices from
Trinidad and Grenada. All the neigh
boring British colonies are assisting
generously. Every effort is being made
to erapple with the awful calamity.
"All the best sugar estates in the
Carib country are devasted and the cat
tie are dead. The eruption continues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
ENGLAND is BACKWARD
In Appropriatind Aid for Her People
on ST. Vincent.

London, May 14.-At a dinner Of the
West Indian Club, held in London, to-
night. the Hon. Arthur Ponsonby de-
clared that in view Of the generosity
shown by President Roosevelt and the
American people toward the Martin
ique sufferers. the people of Great Brit
ain should not be behind hand in en-
Mating President Roosevelt's example
and help their own countrymen on the
island of st. Vincent. Sir Arthur said
he feared, however, that the fashion Of
donating funds for the succor OF the
victims of the disaster on the French
island. set by King Edward, might lead
Englishmen to. overlook their suffer-
ing kinsmen at St. Vincent.
c. r. Cox, the administrator of the
island of st. kits, in the LeewaTd
group, spoke in the same strain as had
Sir Arthur Ponscnby. Mr.,C said:
american philanthropy showers on
Martinique yet none in England has
any idea how severely the inhabitants
Of the island Of St. Vincent must suffer.
not only from the loss of life but from
the loss of their trade, which, in normal
times is carried on on the hand TO
mouth basis
Mr. Cox. who is on leaveDin England.
expressed on behalf O. the British adj
ministrators of the west Indias the
deepest sympathy for both the French
and British sufferers from the volcanic
eruption.
Upon all sides bitter comparisons be-
tween the British governments lack of
action in regard to the sufferers in the
West Indies and the prompt and ma
terial response of the United States to
the emergency. are being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
BEN T. CABLE
vii! Be Chairman of the Democratic
Congressional Committee.

Washington, May 14.-The Demo-
cratic congressional campaign commit
tee, tonight, decided TO make its head
quarters in Washington and to increase
the executive committee from IL to IA
members, of whom eight shall be men,
bers of the congressional campaign
committee and six from the outside. 1t
is understood that Ben r. Gable of I'LL
nois, will accept the craftsmanship OF
the executive committee. The head
quarters of the executive committee
will be in Chicago and this committee
will have charge of the congressional
campaign in the West. while the main
committee will look after the East from
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

government leader in the House OF
commons, VIII announce in Parliament
today, the intentions of the govern
ment respecting the relief of the sur
Vlvors OF the Martinique and st. Vim
cent disasters.
Sir William Houlder of Birming-
man, mas sent Joseph Chamberlain, the
colonial secretary, 500 towards the
relief of the West Indian sufferers.
Messages of sympathy concerning
the West Indian catastrophes are be-
ing voted by the public bodies through
out the United Kingdom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
In the Police Court.

A little unpleasantness that started
up in officer Chamberlain's territory.
Saturday night, was cleaned up in the
police court, yesterday morning. The
officer started to arrest Willis Talleuse.
Saturday night, when Burgess. who
was up before the court, Monday morn
ing, dipped in. Talleuse succeeded in
getting away and has eluded the off,
GERS until, Tuesday afternoon, when he
was located and arrested. Talleuse
was fined So and costs, yesterday.
which he paid.
Dan Kelley was fined So and costs
and in default of payment was COM
mitted. Willie Quincy was up again
and got IS and costs with 80 days at
tached as an extra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
TREASURE ISLAND
Said to Be Found, Rich in Free Gold
and Quartz.

san Francisco. May 1.-THE Treas
ure Island for which an expedition
started from this port, last December
on the schooner w. s. Phelps, has been
reached in safety. according to Il let
ter received in this city from a mem
her of the party. The writer says that
sold was found in the sand on the sea
shore and also that quartz discovered
on The island is supposed to be gold
bearing. The location of the island is
not stated. As the letter was posted in
Ecuador, it is surmiscd the rich island
is off the coast of that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
MAYOR HARRISON
OF Chicago Stops Wholesale Arrests OF
Children on Trivial Charges.

Chicago, May 14.-Wholosale arrests
of children and their imprisonment for
trivial offenSes have been ordered
stopped by Mayor Harrison. Accord
ing to Supt. Bodinc of the department
Of compulsory education. 1900 children
under the age of Is We're arrested i'll
Chicago, last year, Il large proportion
of whom were exposed to the contami
mating Influences of the cell rooms of
police stations. The mayors attention
was called to the law V hich makes X
Illegal to dctaiu y child under Il years
of age in the police station or confino
one under 16 years in the same build
ing with adult prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Hungarian Diet Wants Reforms.

Budapest, Hungary. May lin the
lower House of the Hungarian Diet. to-
day. the premier. Coleman De Sell. an
nounced that the government would
shortly introduce a reform procedure
modelled on that of the British Parlia-
ment by which debates of the Budget
would be curtailed ard obstructionists
would be prevented from using this
means OF retarding for months the
whole OF the legislative machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
CANNOT APPROACH.


covered safes and molten precious metal
in stores and dwellings, of the town. No
one is permitted to penetrate into st.
Pierre beyond the street running along
the sea front and a Gordon of soldiers
has been placed around the town.
The St. Pierre cathedral is all down
with the exception of one tower and the
theatre the walls alone now standing.
The convent. which contained 200 girls
land 36 nuns, has disappeared, as has
the college, where 20 boys and % priests
and professors were dOmiciled.
Many thrilling and hairbreadth es-
Icapes from the eruption Of Mont Pelee
are reported
The volcano on the island of St. Vim
cent is now reported to be quieter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

A Republican caucus will be held in
Memorial hall, at o'clock Thursday
evening" to elect four delegates to the
State convention to be held in Portland,
June IL: to elect four delegates to the
Congressional district convention to be
held in Waterville, June 10; to choose
four delegates to the county conven-
ton to be held in Augusta, June 4; to
choose a town committee to serve two
years, and to transact any other bust
ness that may come before the meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
HELP FROM JAMAICA.
The Legislature Appropriates $4,000 for
St. Vincent Sufferers.

Kingston, Jamaica, May 1.-THE Leg
islature, today, voted $1,000 $4,000 for
the relief of the sufferers of st. Vincent
and Martinique. During the debate
Sec. Oliver said it was not certain that
the imperial government even now
would see the desirability, in the inter
ests of the inhabitants, of evacuating
the island of St. Vincent. He knew
Great Britain years ago considered Q
scheme for distributing the inhabitants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

following cablegram from Consul Aym5
in answer to the secretary's inquiry Us
to whether fresh water and supplies
are needed:
water not needed. but food impera-
tive for $4,000 refugees. have cablej
this 10 the governor Of Porto Rico, an
sWaring his Qucry ~ TO what was
wanted. | shall stay here to distribute
supplies. The Cincinnati is here"
Aijutant General Corbin has received
4 c;,ticgran from san Juan, Porte
Hico, saying that the collier Stcrlina
viii sail, today, With supplies for Mar
Unique.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
WIRELESS STATIONS
OF Both Fessenden and Marconi Sys-
TENS to Be Used by Government.

Washington, May 14.-Gen. sGreely
states that the board of signal officers
has recommended that the installation
of the wireless telegraph stations be-
tween Nome and st. Michael .be-award-
ed to Queen & Co, Philadelphia. the
lowest bidders, who are to put. in the
Fessenden system with which the
weather bureau is experimenting. He
also has decided to establish between
Fort Gibbon and the Tanana river,
near Bates Rapids, the Marconi sys-
TEN, provided that satisfactory ar
engagements can be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
SOMETHING OF A BRIDGE
Connects Black Rock and Portsmouth
and Is 1923 Feet Long.

Hampton, " H, May 1.-THE New
Hampton bridge. connecting Black Rock
at the mouth of the Merrimack at New
buryport, with Portsmouth. was formally
opened here. late this afternoon
The bridge was built BIZ the Lowell
Electric Railroad and is the Longest
bridge in New England. measuring 1873
feet. The bridge is 80 feet wide with rail-
road tracks running along the ocean side
Of the road. The cost of the bridge is es-
timated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Reception to Rev. w. G. Hubbard.

Tuesday evening, in the church yes
try, the members Of the Baptist church
gave very pleasant reception to their
new pastor Rev. w. G. Hubbard and
family. The vestry was prettily deco
rated for the occasion and the event
was a very happy one. After the guests
had been presented a short but pleasing
musical program was given. followed
by remarks by the pastors of the vari-
Gus churches. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
WILL WORK TOGETHER.
Send New York Martinique Contrlbu
ton to Lee, Higginson & Co.

Boston, May 14.-PrcSident Pritchett
of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, on behalf of the national
Martinique relief committee appointed
by President Roosevelt and Gen. c. H.
Taylor, in behalf of the committee APP
pointed by Mayor Collins of this city,
state that the two committees will
work together in collecting and dis
bursting the Martinique and st. Vincent
funds. The firm of Lee, Higginson &,
90. has been requested to receive all
subscriptions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
1000 BARRELS OF FLOUR
Offered by the Christian Herald Ac.
cepted by Sec. Root.

Washington, May 14.-Secretary Root
today, accepted the offer of Louis
Klopsch of the Christian Herald, to
send 1000 barrels Of flour to the Marti-
nique sufferers and directed that the
flour be carried on government trans
port to the stricken islanders. The offer
to send 20 trained nurses will not be
acted on until it is known whether or
not they will be needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
A CHINESE CEMETERY.
Only One of Kind in America to Be
Started in Pennsylvania.

Doylestown, Pa, May IA aPhiladei-
phia attorney has purchased farm Of
IS acres in Bensaleim township for a syn
dictate which purposes to establish~a Chi
nese cemetery. 1t will be the only. GENE
terry of its kind east of the Rocky noun
tains. The principal pagoda Will be nine
stories high and from the balconies from
the different stories will hang bells
which are to be rung at stated hours OF
the day and night, certain ones to keep
the evil spirits away and others to guide
the good spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Sterling Sails for Fort de France.

Washington, May 14.-Secretary
Moody, today, received the following
uspatch from Capt. Yates Stirling, at
San Juan, Porto Rico, dated today:
Sterling 0efD last night for) Fort de
France, Mentz in command" Capt
George W. Mentz is in charge of the
lighthouse establishment in Porto Ri
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

The degree staff of Good Will Re-
bekah lodke has been invited to do the
work at the'aistrict meeting which will
be held in Clinton on the evening of
June s.. A ssfecial train will run from
Waterville. and it is expected that
many will attend from the lodges in
this vicinity. An interesting program
is being arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Fund Started at Mansion House.

London May 14.-At the request of
Joseph Chamberlain, the colonial sec
rotary, Sir Joseph Dimsdale, the lord
mayor of London, has opened a fund
at the Mansion House for the relief of
the victims of the volcanic eruption on
the island of ST. Vincent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
EXPIRES. Kruger Contributes.

Paris, May H.-Former President
Kruger has sent a message of con-
dolence to President Loubet, in which
he says that although handicapped by
circumstances he desires to emphasize
mis- sympathy by contributing 500
francs ($160) towards the Martinique
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Still Danger from Mt. Pelec.

France correspondent of the Times in
u dispatch describing the present con-
dition of Mont Pelee says that volcano
is still rumbling and that three lumi-
nous points on the lower slopes of the
mountain, which are casting incandes-
cent rays, seem to presage a further
calamity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
MRS. IDA |. R0SER
Grand.Niece of Ex-President
James X. Polk, Writes to
Mrs. Pinkham Saying:

g DEAR Mrs. PINKEAM II have been
married for nearly two years, and SO
far have not been blessed with a child.
l have, however, suffered with COM
plication of female troubles and pam
full menstruation, until very recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
VAUDEVILLE. =

Oscar Pelletier has severed his con-
nection with the firm Of l.. III. Soper
e Co. as clerk and his place will be
taken by Charles Poulin, formerly Of
Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

A caucus Of the Republican voters Of
the Republican representative class
composed of the towns of Oakland.
Eeadfield and Mt. Vernon will be held
in Memorial hall, at $50 o'clock this
evening, to nominate a representative
to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
MRS. IDA l.. ROSER,
"The value Of Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was

hams Vegetable Compound was
called to my attention by an intimate
friend, whose life had simply been a
torture with inflammation and ulcer
alton. and q few bottles of your Com
pound cured her; she can hardly
believe it herself to-day, She enjoys
such blessed health. | took four
bottles Of your Compound and consider
myself cured. l am once more in fine
health and spirits; my domestic and
official duties all seem easy now, for l
feel so strong I can do three times
what [ used to do. You have a host of
friends in Denver, and among the best
count, Yours very gratefully Mrs.
IDA L. RosER, 326 18th Ave, Denver,
Col. 5000 forfeit if aboUe testimonial is not
genuine
If you are i'll, don't hesitate to
get bottlecfLydia f. Pinlzham's
Vegetable Compound at once,
and write to Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for special advice
e is free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

A cold meat and salad supper was
given by the ladies Of the Universalist
Society in Murray vestry, Tuesday
evening. Following the supper an en-
tertainment consisting Of charades and
selections by a gTamophOne was given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

Joshua Simpkins and his Posey
county band and Pittsburg Pa. or
chestra and a company composed of
the best. actors and specially artists,
are booked for Fairfield Opera house,
Friday eySnpg, May Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, has
inherited the castle of Rheinstein, at
Bingen on the Rhine, from Prince
George of Fohenzollern, a cousin of
Emperor William, who died May 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

among the other islands and thought
the recent hurricane and present calam-
ity should decide the course of the gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
CONFEDERATION SEEN.
St. Lucia Reports Big Fire in Direc-
ton OF Fort de France.

Castries, May 1.-THE st. Lucia sig
nal station here reports having seen z
conlagra ton, Tuesday night. in the di
rection of Fort de France, Martinique.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
OAKLAND.

Or. ID. L. Parsons was in Portland.
Tuesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Mount Vesuvius Was ,MaIigned.

Naples, May 1.-THE report published
in Paris that Mount Nesuvius is in erup
ton is without foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Bates OF Rum
ford Falls, have been visiting the Tor
mers parents at Oakland Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

When free from ice the Yukon river
is navigable for large steamers 1885
miles, a distance more than twice as
great as that from Chicago to New
Orleans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

Mrs. c. T.. A. Winslow has been In
Portland for a short time, called there
by the illness of her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

Henry Marston returned, this week,
to his home in North Arson, after a
short visit with relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

London, May 15.-A. ]. Balfour, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
Z. W. GROVE.

This name must appear on every box Of
the genuine Laxative mo-Ouinine
Tablets. the remedy that cures a cold in
one Jay. 70 cents. mayS,tu, tn, sal, amos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15

Probably the first sprinkling carts were
those sent before the Kings coach in
England in 1I4S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-15
FAIRFIELD.

G. A. Savage started his new bakery
cart out on the road, Wednesday.