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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21

bility and expediency of educating the
Indians in schools upon the reserva'
tons and I'm communities where sucf
Indians reside and to submit the besl
plan to accomplish this end to Con-
gress at the next session. 1t was
adopted.
Amendments were adopted to increasa
the number Of acres to be held by mem
bers of the Creek nation until allotments
are made. from 100 TO 100. and reduce the
number of acres to be held by each mem
Der of the Cherokee nation from 120 to 100
The appropriation of $4,000 for an In
dian exhibit at the ST. Louis Exposition
was stricken out on a point of ordc!
raised by Cannon Qll.).
Jones (Wash) offered an amendment
which was adopted, to appropriate $l2,0O-
to remove the Wenatchie Indians on tht
Columbia river to the Colville reserva
ton. Another amendment was adopted
appropriating 100000 to remove 200 mis-
sion Indians from their present location
in California to the Mount Serrat ranch
in San Diego county.
In the course of the debate upon a Pre-
forma amendment, Sherman made tEt
statement that the interior department
found difficulty in securing farmers tc
teach Indians. Although these farmers
are paid from $50 to SIS per month there
were at one time this year g vacancies
Several other minor amendments wert
adopted. Smith, the delegate from Ari-
zona, moved to strike out the approprii
ton for the Carlisle Indian school. He
declared that experience showed these
schools. distant from the Indian reser-
vations. had done more harm than good
The Smith amendment was lost.
Bell (Col.) offered an amendment to ap
propriate $4,000 for the Indian school al
Grand Junction, Col. 1t was adopted.
Without action on the amendment, tn
House, at 4.55 r. NJ. adjourned.
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KING VICTOR EMMANUEL
Opens Parliament at Rome-Govern-
ment's Policy Works Well.

Rome, Feb. 2O.-King Victor Emman-
ueI opened Parliament, today. In the
speech from the throne he referred to
the tranquilizing effect on the country
Of the governments liberal policy and
to the excellent relations existing be-
tween Italy and all the powers.
"A policy" said His Majesty, (which
bears in mind all our rights and our
duties has earned us a large share of
good will, and fiattering testimony of
the esteem in which our country is
held by foreign nations. The confidence
which Great Britain and Brazil placed
in me by selecting me as an arbitrator.
is very pleasing to me.
.',rhus. in the concert. of the great
nations. the defence Of our interests
and fidelity to our alliances and ties OF
cordial friendships are fully reconcile
able with Italy's supreme aim. namely
peace" @
Among the bills announced for in
production were measures providing for
divorce and reduction in the price OF
salt.
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A FOOLISH BURGLAR
Kills Bank Cashier and Commits Sui
eide at Mexico City.

Mexico City, Feb. ga daring and foil
hardy attempt was made, today, to rob
the London and Mexico Bank. one of the
strongest financial organizations in the
City of Mexico, by am unknown robber
who, after killing the cashier and seeing
that he would be captured, blew his own
brains out
a. an hour when business was slack
and when no one but employees were IN
the bank the robber entered the buildin :,
and. unobserved. made his way to the
vault. He covered the cashier with a
pistol and demanded that he give up the
money in his custody. Upon the cashier s
refusal the robber fired, the bullet strik-
ing the cashier in the head. killing him
instantly. Other employees made rush
for the robber. who fired three shots at
them without effect; and as the men con
tinued to advance. and seeing that his
capture was inevitable. the robber turned
his pistol upon himself and sent buIle.
through his brain, dying instantly.
The dead robber had no papers or any
article on his body that would serve u
identify, other than that he was an
American. He was well dressed wore Il
full beard well trimmed, and was aboct
As years of age. His general appearance
was that of a well-to-do business man.
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CHARGING TOO MUCH.
Fight on Between Army Officers and
Chicago Railroads.

Chicago. Feb. 2O-A fight is on be-
tween officers of the United States ar
my stationed in Chicago and officials
of the railroads operating in the ter
ritory east of this city. The former
accuse the railroad people of an at
tempt ITO hold up the government by
charging for the assembling of cars
at different points where troops are
to be moved. Col. Bigger, chief of
transportation of the department of the
Lakes, stationed in Chicago, says the
railroad companies having been ham,
mered down to accept business at fair
rates in spite of their pooling arrange
ments, are now trying to even up by
making charges against the govern
ment that are not exacted from the
public.
THE railroads now demand that the
government pay for assembling cars
at points where movements are to be
made" said Col. Bigger. THE charge
Averages not to exceed $40 a car, and
as we are constantly moving soldiers
the exaction will be big item to the
government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21
THE CASE CLOSED.
President So Notifies Sec. Long Re
sardins the SehIey Case.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Secretary
Long referring to the Presidents state.
ment upon the appeal of Admira
Schley, today, said:
Il have no comment to make on the
Presidents ruling upon the appeal OF
Admiral Schley except to express my
appreciation of it's thorough. conscien-
tious, straight forward character. II
is, of course, gratifying that the navy
department is sustained. The decision
will be read as no other document
would be and believe will direct pub
lie opinion and to nd to close the whole
matter"
Secretary Long has received the fol-
lowing personal note from the White
House announcing the Presidents ac-
ton in the case of Admiral Schley:
white House, Washington, Feb. 10,
1902. MY Dear Sir-The President re-
quests me to state that after a full and
most careful consideration of the ap-
peal of Admiral Schley and of the
answer submitted thereto by the navy
department through you, he has made
the enclosed memorandum on the case
which he directs shall be filed there
with and the case treated as closed.
Very truly yours. George F. Cortelyou,
Secretary to the President"
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Base Ball Notes.

A. G. Spalding announced at New Yorl,
Thursday night. that he had. pending a
meeting of the Brooklyn, Philadelphia,
be held. Saturday. in Pittsburg. rendered
his resignation as president of the n.
tional League. Mr.. Spalding In his letter
of resignation says that it was because
of a request from these four clubs that
he took the stand which has brought the
affairs of the National League into the
courts. and that as the playing season is
conditions to be confronted, he does nj
wish to further cmbarrass them. unless
they are willing to abide by his policy
and continue, If necessary. with four
club circuit Therefore he says, it Is fol
the Brooklyn, Philadelphia. Pittsburg AID
Chicago clubs to either meet. Saturday
to assume the responsibility and to stano
before the public, either in favor of con.
tinuing the fight or to surrender to the
opp0sition and accept whatever terms
may be handed to them.
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KILLED HIS SWEETHEART.
Murder and Attempted Suicide, Thurs.
day, at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Feb. N.-Confined to
her bed with a badly injured ankle. the
result Of a fall. last week, Miss Ger
trude Gothic. aged % years. was shot
dead. today. by her lover. George SUIT
ton. aged 10 years, who, with his
mother. had come to the young wo-
mans home in West Philadelphia to
pay a visit. Still standing beside the
bed. Sutton sent a bullet into his own
breast. but his physicians say he will
recover.
The young couple had been friends
for years. Today, Sutton and his
mother visited the girls home and
were shown to her room by her mother.
After short stay, the parents retired
to another room, leaving the lovers
alone. A few minutes later several
shots were heard. The two mothers
FASTENED to Miss Gertrude's room,
where they found the girl lying dead in
bed with a bullet hole over her heart
and another through the right hand.
Sutton left the house Immediately after
the shooting and was found lying on
the sidewalk a block from the girls
home. He is now in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21

Capt John Bennett of the steamer
Manhattan. dropped dead at Portland
Thursday night. on board the steamer
just as she was about to sail to New
York. The cause of the death was
heart disease. Capt. Bennett was sc
years of age and had been connected
with the Maine Steamship Co. for &c
years.
The home of Mrs. w. HI. Girvan
Webster avenue. Bangor. was gutte'l
by fire. Thursday. and the shed and
barn destroyed. LOSS about S700. Thu
Girvan house was quarantined in De-
cember on account Of the Illness and
death of Mr.. Girvan from smallpox
The Giryan family feel that luck has
been against them. this winter.
MIR. and Mrs. George N Stanley. Sr,
celebrated their golden wedding
Wednesday evening, in Holden, at the
home of their son, William. Though
living now in Penobscot county, they
are best known in Hancock county,
where both were born and where most
Of their lives have been passed. They
have lived at different times in Ire
mont. Ellsworth, Castine, Otis, Wal
than. Trenton and Calais. They had
IL children, Of whom four daughters
and three sons are now living. They
have 80 grandchildren and four great.
grandchildren. The four generations
were represented at the folden wed.
ding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21
IN THE HOUSE.
Indian Appropriations and Indian
Schools Are Discussed.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The House
|spent the day working on the Indian
bill. Forty-two of the
|62 pages were disposed of. Several
amendments were adopted, but none of
much importance. The appropriation
for preliminary work on the reservoir
for the ella River valley went out on
"a point Of order.
Smith, Ariz., offered an amendment
to strike out the appropriation for the
Carlisle school and it became the text
for general onslaught on the practice
of educating Indians in Eastern
Schools. His amendment was defeated.
Just before the close of the session,
Fitzgerald. N. Y, made an attack on
the Superintendent of the school at
Mount Pleasant, Mich, who, he said,
was charged with permitting the de-
bauching of Indian girls. Sherman,
chairman of the Indian committee.
promised to make an investigation at
the Indian office. tomorrow.
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VALET JONES
CONTINUED from page ~

n
dead Patrick exclaimed: oh. my God.
that is the worst thing that couid nave
happened to me- He told me beforehan'i
that he intended to say that TO decei'''
DR.. Curry
THE doctor said we would need an un'
dertaker and Patrick said Yes, and a
death certificate DR.. Curry made out
the certificate and the undertaken We
sent for. Patrick visited the room wnere
Mr.. Rice's papers were kept and too,
away with him all the papers ne coulu
find. Patrick talked to me In Dr. CIR
rvs presence and gave no hint OF any
thing wrong"
Jones told of the happenings the day
after Mr.. Rice's death. He said Patrick
called him on the telephone and told him
he had made a mistake in the SwensCn
check.
IF they call you on the telephone
Jones said Patrick told him. tell them
the check is all right. They did call and
did as he directed. Later, Patrick told
me over the wire that If any more IN
quiries were made to say that MT. Rice
was dead"
Court then adjourned until tomorrow.
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57th CONGRESS.
Continued from page ~

pie ben held up to greater contumely
and scorn than had been applied tC
the Filipinos by Judge Taft, who
temporarily, at least, is their ruler"
Gov. Taft declared, he said, that ne
people in the island were fit for jury
duty because the body of the people
was either corrupt or open to cOrrup-
tion." The Colorado senator was of the
opinion that Gov. Taft was not frank
with the committee and he believed
that the American authorities were
afraid to trust jury duty with the Fill
pinos lest the right of Imprisonment
thereby should be taken out of the
hands of the commissions officials. He
felt that the Filipinos had been ma
ligned and slandered and he took issue
with Gov. Taft and other defamers of
the Filipinos upon that point and
quoted documents to substantiate his
position.
Patterson declared that the informa-
ton supplied by the war department
was absolutely in opposition to the
statements made by Gov. Taft. 1t was,
in effect. the war department against
Gov Taft.
In response to an inquiry by Fora
ker. Patterson stated it was his judg
ment that Gov. Taft had motives for
misrepresenting the situation in the
Philippines that the war department
did not have.
1.-The statements of the war depart
ment." he asserted, after reading from
some documents, brand as ISLANDERS
most of those made by Gov. Taft about
the Filipino's character and abilities
brand as SANDER his charges that they
are cruel, idle and shiftless and as I'M
fit for governmental self-control."
In response to another inquiry by
Foraker, who said he wanted clearly
to understand the statement, Patterson
reiterated his statement that Gov. Taft
had motives for misrepresentation and
that he had misrepresented the situa-
ton in the archipelago was his DELHI
crate judgment.
On motion of Lodge the Senate
agreed to meet at II o'clock A. NJ. to-
morrow.
Nelson. Mimi, followed with a legal
argument dealing with various phases
If the Philippine question. 1t had re-
manned for Patterson, too, he said. to
declare that the sending of American
teachers to the Philippines to teach the
Filipino youth the English language
was an act of tyranny and despotism.
The foreign-born people of the North
west. he said. might as well insist that
it was tyranny and despotism to be
afforded the opportunity of sending
their children to the public schools.
In conclusion. Nelson said the argu-
ment of the minority was based on an
entire misapprehension of the physical
and legal situation in the Philippine
islands.
McCumber N. D., presented care
fully prepared address in support OF
the administration policy on the Phil
ippine question.
A bill authorizing the construction OF
bridge over the Missouri river al
Kansas City was passed and the Sen
ate. at 5.15 p. NJ, went into executive
session and soon after adjourned.
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KANSAS PoPULIsTs
Will Unite With Democrats II the
Ticket Suits Them. "a

Topeka. Kan. Feb 20.--The Populis:..
of Kansas will hold a convention in this
city, tomorrow, to consider whether or
not the Populist party of the state will
affiliate with the Democrats In the neal
general election. 1t is understood the
convention, tomorrow. will not put tie.
ct in the field. but will recommend that
the party wait and see what kind O. d
ticket the Democrats nominate The
Populists will demand that the Democrats
nominate A. NJ. Harvey for governor ana
Frank Doster for chief justice of the SUI
prcme court. as well as support Senate r
Harris for Reelection. If the Democrats
shall do this, the Populists will set their
party machinery at work for the tickc.
thus nominated and will go under the
name of Democrats and in this way fu
sion will be practically accomplished.
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STATE NEWS.
SOMERSET.
HAIR MONY.

The remains of the late Mrs. Lincoln,
wife OF the late Rev. Morris Lincoln.
were brought to this town for burial.
last Saturday. Her daughter, Mrs. Jei-
iison, and son accompanied the body.
Hiram Brown has recently received
an increase of pension. lie was RAISED
from sic to $14. DIR. Mclaughlin Oh
this town, was his attorney,
Charles Leighton, man over 40
years old. has recently had two can
GERS taken from his face by DIR. Tag
CART of Skowhegan.
The Grange is fiourishing. In week
from Saturday, six candidates are ex-
pected to take the third and fourth de-
grees, and still others are coming.
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REFUSED VACCINATION.
So c. e. Cate Is Given IS Days Sem
tence at Boston.

Boston, Feb. 20.-Charles Z. Cate
was sent TO Charles Street Jail, this
noon. to serve Is days sentence be-
cause he refused to submit to vaccina :
ton when ordered to do so by the
Board of Health, and because he re-
fused to pay the fine of IS which Chief
Justice Brown imposed in the NUM-
cipal court.
This is the first case of its kind
which the Board of Health. of which
DIR. Durgin Is chairman, has brought
into the Boston municipal court. 1t is
said, however, that the board intends
to enforce the law and unless others
submit to vaccination they will find
themselves in a position SIMILAR to that
of Cate.
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DON'T HURRY.
China Receives a Warning
Message from Washington
Exclusive Rights or Privileges il
Manchuria to Any Party
Will Not Be Considered Friendly Act
by United States.

Chicago. Feb. 20.-The Tribune, to-
day. prints the following special cable
gram from Pekin, China, under date of
Feb. 10:
"A sensation was caused in diplo-
matte circles here, today, when it be-
came known that the United States,
through Secretary of State John Hay.
had sent a note to the Russian and
Chinese governments following closely
along those lines of the Anglo-Japanese
treaty of Jan. 80. The note is inter-
preted as a distinct warning to both
China and Russia that the United
States will not permit the integrity Of
the empire to be molested in favor of
one nation to the detriment of another.
The note. which practically endorses
the English treaty with Japan, says:
Washington, D. c., Feb. IAN
agreement whereby China gives any
corporation or company the exclusive
right or privilege of opening mines. es-
tablishing railroads. or in any other
way industrialIy developing Manchuria
can but be viewed with the gravest
concern by the government Of the
United States.
1T constitutes monopoly which is q
distinct breach Of the stipulatiOns of
the, treaties concluded between China
and foreign powers, and thereby seri-
ously affects the rights of American
citizens.
1T restricts their rightful trade, eX-
posing it to being Disseminated against.
interfered with. or otherwise leopard
lied. and strongly tends to permanently
impairing China's sovereign rights in
this part of the empire. while it seri-
ously interferes with her ability to meet
her International obligations.
Furthermore. such concession on
China's part would be undoubtedly fol-
lowed by demands from other powers
for similar equal extensive advantages
elsewhere in the Chinese empire and
the inevitable result must b the COM
plete wreck of the policy of absolute
equality of treatment to all nations,
respecting trade. navigation and COM
merce within the empires confines.
"On the other hand, the attainment
by one power of such exclusive privi-
leges for the commercial organizations
of it's nationality conflicts with the as
surances repeatedly conveyed to this
government by the imperial Russian
ministry of foreign affairs of the inn
perlal government S intention 10 IolIoW
the policy of the open door. as advo-
Gated by the government of the United
States and accepted by all the treaty
powers having commercial interests in
the empire.
1T is for these reasons that the gov
eminent of the United States. now as
formerly. animated by the sincerest de-
sire of insuring to the whole world the
benefits Of full and fair intercourse be-
tween China and the nations on a foot
ing Of equal rights and advantages to
all. submits the above to the earnest
consideration of the imperial govern
ments of China and Russia, confident
that they will give due weight to its
Importance and that they will adopt
such measures as will relieve the just
and natural anxiety of the United
States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21

General debate on the Indian appro-
priation bill having closed, yesterday,
the bill was read in the House, today,
for amendment under the 5-minute
rule.
Sherman. N. Y, chairman of the In
dian committee, who was in charge of
the measure. explained that the bill
carried $S.441,5O5, being 81, pa more
than the estimates but 1927, 1876 less
than the amount carried by the current
law.
Little. Ark, offered an amendment
to direct the committees of Indian af-
fairs ''to examine and report the FEAST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21
IN THE SUPREME JUDICIAL
COURT,

To the Supreme Judicial Court:
Respectfully represents Edgar Bennett
of Waterville in our County of Eepnebe,
and State of Maine that on the 18th day
of February, A. D. 1899 he sold to Joseph
Perry of Augusta in said County, by deed
OF warranty the following described real
estate. 10 wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land situated
IN said Augusta on the west side of the
kennebec River. being part of the home-
stead of the late Judge Bridge. lot No. Iv,.
and bounded as follows, to wit:
Beginning on the north line OF said lot
on the easterly line of Washington
northerly line to the easterly line of said
lot; thence southerly on the easterly lire
or said lot thirty 600 feet; thence west
eriy parallel with said northerly line 4,
Salu washington street: thence northeriv
on the easterly line of said Washington
street to the bound begun at.
That by the contracts Of that deed -
warranted the title free of all fncurn-
brances, Notwithstanding the fact fhac
there was at the time of giving such decd
an undischarged mortgage on the prem
from Stephen Heating to Charles Currier
Tor a consideration of two. hundred dol
lars on one year dated April r. A. D. 12tt
That he is unable to find the said Charles
Currier or Stephen Heating or the said
mortgage itself. but believes that the
said Charles Currier died about the year
y. u. 1911. That he believes that said
mortgage was paid by said Stephen Keat-
Ing but not discharged by said Charles
Currier through negligence
That he obtained title to said real es-
tate by purchase
That he knows of no claimant under
said mortgage "
wherefore your petitioner prays that
this Honorable Court will, after due no
tfce to all parties interested. enter a de-
cree finding that the declaration herebe-
Iore SCI forth to be true, and that said
mortgage has been fully satisfied and
paid. and that all parties interested IN
SAID mortgage shall be forever barred
from having or maintaining any action
mortgage M
,o Dated this sd day OF January. A. D..
EDGAR BENNETT
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Mr.. Wheeler Got Rid Of His Rheuma
tism.

During the winter Of 1898 was so
lame In my joints, in fact all over my
body, that 1 could hardly hobble
around, when bought a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the
first application 1 began to get well.
and was cured and have worked
steadily all the year. r. Wheeler.
Northwood. N. Y" For sale by john
Coughlin, 1T Water street; J. G.
Houlehan, Gardiner.
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American Polo League Standing.
Tho Weeks Polo Schedule.

Friday, Feb. 21-Salem at Portland.
Saturday. Feb. 22-Afternoon: Lewiston
at Portland. Plymouth at Salem, Law
renee at Lowell.
Evening: Lowell at Lawrence, Salem
at Plymouth. Worcester at Clinton, Port
land at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-21

In the Reichsrath at Vienna, Thurs
day. Herr Wolf, the Pan-German lead
er, gave notice Of an Interpolation In
viting tho Austrian government in con-
junction with the government OF Hun
gary to prohibit the export of Austro-
Hungarian horses to South Africa and
thus maintain neutrality.