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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
TWO LIVES AND $2so,0oo
The Result Of Fire in Car Works at
Horton, Kan.

Horton. Kan. Feb Fire in the big
car works of the Rock Island Railroad,
this afternoon, caused the death Of two
persons and The destruction of $256.000
worth of property The dead:
p. II. Mckeon. president of the
Board of Education: W. III. Davis. the
oldest employee Of the ear works.
The fire broke ont at 4 o'clock In the
hair sorting room Of The cabinet de-
partment. and spread so rapidly that
the employees of the second floor and in
Supt. Studor's Office barely escaped
with their lives, many employees being
slightly injured. The walls of the car
shops fell 20 minutes after the fire was
discovered. The loss on the building
is 10000; machinery. 100000: mate
Yials, 100000.
Fire is still raging in the lumber yard.
which contains 100000 feet of lumber.
Mckcon lost his life in trying to save
Davis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
NEWS NUGGETS.
Br0uyht by the Wires From che
North. Fast. so1th aod West,

Giovanni chilia. who was shot during 4
quarrel osrr a woman at Boston, Thurs
day, Jan y" died ut the. hospital. Friday
.tIitoniu f'r:,sices Is In t.iistoi. charged
with ti, -aiootinE.
Resolutions have been adopted by the
New York Academy OF Medicine. protest.
ing against the decision of the treasury
department classifying tuberculosis with
/ dangerous contagious diseases by
which cmierants afflicted with the disease
are barred from entering the country
The five-story Warehouse at i4s Michi-
gan avenue. Chicago, was destroyed b.
ire. Friday. entailing A loss Of $4,000 An
hour later II WAS believed the ire was
about subriued and a. ntmb.r Of engines
LEFT fp light ~ lire thar meanwhile broke
ont on Randolph street three blocks
Suddenly there Was an explosion. pIestin.-
ably Of gas. and f,ir. ,T,.uie building was
Ia ilamcs.
Harry lcril. a.so known ~ Red Lew
and Harry Lewis. the pIlnxer, arrested
1T New lori. Thursday, at the request
u the police department. OF I;altimvro
for an alleged forgery WIS III police
court, Fri,ls:. and Was renamed ,intii
SUNDAY. He had $1l.Ob on him when ar
the horses in California but his lex
tu;ntd and he lost $1,000.
Emperor William has ii.ttryrnel 10
stem the spread oi the faith healthy cult
III Germany. Ills Ma iesty has hasi long
conferences with the chiefs uf police for
the purpose Of devising measures tn couu-
teract the campaign at Berlin OF the
Christian Scientists who, as previously
announced In these dispatches have fol-
lowers In the higher circles. OF Berlin So
ciety. 1t Is asserted that Christian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

Science should be made Illegal In Ger
many.
Michael j. Pha'on, m aged man. was
iouhi dead. Thursday evening AZ "a wal
nlt street. Brockton. Mass, where he
iiaae ms nome Medical Exa miner Paine
expressed his belief thar there Was no
ionl play but IL might have been suicide.
lie lived alone ana had not been seen
since Tuesday. He had a sister and mar
ried daughter in Boston and a son. Philin
In Milford. 1t is said he had been asked
10 racate ana said he would nor leave thu.
house alive.
The Sanford Quilting at ~ Randolph
street, thlcago, was destroyed by fire.
Friday. The building was occupied by
the George Watson Paint ana Oil 90 ana
Hcorg" =. Roschc x Co. pianos. The
loss H. estimated at 10000. 4 large num-
Der OF pupils Of business college In tn.
trade building adjoining, were almost
panic stricken bnt were marched out In
good order. one woman. almost saffocat-
ed. was carried out and revived. Several
fremen were slightly wounded.
Andrew Teeler. q barber at Akron. %
miles northwest of wabash. Ind. is at
deaths door from "A peculiar cause lie
has followed his trade for years and
some time ago his lungs became affected
y specialist brought from Wisconsii,
made an examination and found the pa
TENTS throat and bronchial tubes fun Of
short hairs imbcdded i'm the membrane,
u is thought the hairs were inhaled while
Teeler clipped hair and the irritation
caused tuberculosis His death is q mat.
ter of only a few days.
Among. tho passengers who arrived At
New York. Friday. per steamer Patricia
from Hamburg. Were: Hauptmann NOi.
Buck Of the konig Wilhelm. Fourth
Grenadier Regiment No. .. Mai I:aron
Won i.oen and baroness Non Linen Mai.
Won Der Lime Of the queens Fusili.r
Regiment. No. Nj. ANA IIauptm;lnn Won
Ioener OF the Kaiser Alexander Grefa-
der Guard Regiment No. l. AL German
army officers. Other passengers were
Consul Beneke of Hamburg. II. NJ Eech-
enhach ana Graf Caesar Won Wertcns.
y man who was arrested in II flat house
in Jersey City. Thursday night and upon
whom was found "a large lai8bcr OF un-
oDeued letters postmarkcd Fall Riyel.
Mass, told the police, Friday that he
was Cornelius }. Sullivan. "A telegraph
operator. formerly ia The employ of the
Fall River Steamship Co. He. said he
had s,nl.n the letters found on him. Four
checks were also found on the man sign
ed by James marshall. nayrnaster of the
naval militia fnnd. They
were drawn on the Fab River National
Bank The largest check was for 81, ana
Was drawn TO the order of j. D., Monroe.
Another was for Se4 and was made out
10 Lieut. Daniel Sushrua. Sullivan will;
be held for the Fall River authorities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

suit was that arrangements were maze
for giving the same piece by local talent
al the Opera house in this city Moh-
dav. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Feb "a, "a and 26. Or. q. T.. Hathorhe
ma Frank &. Haskell were in Wafer
vile 10 witness the performance
Thursday evening. ana it was largely
Through the good report that they mace
that this decision was reached
Prof. Wales. who will have charge al
The rehearsals. has been an instructor
in fancy dancing for the past 80 years
and is an old-time actor. lie claims
10 have rehearsed 1000 different people
In this piece alone. He Carries scenery
ana costumes valued q $4,000 and they
are said by those who have seen the
piece presented 10 be very beautiful
and striking. The pictures showing the
costumes will be on exhibition AT Has
l.ells shoe store, next Monday.
King Jollity" was written by George
Lowell Tracy. especially for The anna
tetr stage. The music Is very catchy
and makes hit wherever il is present.
ed Air. Tracy is the author Of the
pieces which have been given under the
auspices of the Boston Cadets with
such success. This organization is now
presenting The Cap Of Fortune by
A.r Tracy. As given here King Jol-
lity' VIII contain about 10 people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
GRADUALLY FAILING.
Admiral Sampson Evidently Not Elk.
pected 10 Survive Much Longer.

Washington, Feb. Alarming ru-
mcrs were atloat here. today. to the ef-
feet that Admiral Sampson had taken
a serious turn for the worse within the
last a hours. Inquiries at the Samp-
son residence and of the naval physi-
clans developed that there has been no
decided change in Admiral Sampson
condition but that a steady retrogres-
son is in progress which is common 10
his disease.
Il vas auihoritatiyely stated later in
The day that what had been used as q
basis for the reports of a serious change
for the worse in the condition of Ad-
miral Sampson. was n slight attack OF
indigestion. which caused no alarm
among those nearest him, but which
confined him to his room and bed for
several days.
Moreover, it was stated that Admiral
Simpsons condition was much i'm
proved, today. and that he appeared
brighter than for some time past. 1t,
is confidently expected that he will be
able to come downstairs to his meals.
tomorrow and it is said that as soon
as the streets are dry the admiral will
resume his daily walks.
However. ii may be stated that Adj
miral SIMPSONS general condition is
such as to give some basis of fact to
the ever recurring bad reports. yet, at
present, it is said. absolutely no fore
east of the end of the fight his vitality
Is waging can be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
FOUR CHILDREN PERISH.
Burned in Home Parents Escape il
Their Night Clothes.

Cumberland, Md. Feb. At 3
o'clock, this morning. the farm house
OF Vim. r. Robertson. about % miles
east OF here. On the Maryland side Of
the Potomac river. was destroyed by
fire ana four Of the Robertson children,
Pearl. owen. Fife and Joseph. the old
est aged 10. and the youngest 4 years.
were cremated.
The fire, which is thought to have
started from sparks from an open
hearth spread 50 rapidly that Mr.. and
Mrs. Robertson found all means of
escape gone for the children. who were
asleep i'll another room, and We're COM
PEELED to jump from a second-story
window, dressed only in their night
clothes in order TO save their own lives.
The parents made several futile at
tenipts to reach the children, but We're
driven back by the flames and, after
the fire had subsidized somewhat. they
were almost frozen before and came
from neighbors.
Mr.. Robertson claims the hearth fire
was well covered and that the fire.
which started from the lower floor,
must have been incendiary origin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
DEFENDS QUITS.
Harvard Crimson Says Charges Are
Outraeeousiy Unfair.

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. THE Har-
ward Crimson, tomorrow, will take rec
Cghition of the case of .. +. Cults. Har-
wards right tackle in last falls football
team. II says that without retracting
one word from Harvard's apology for
playing Cults, or from the defence of
HarNard's amateur standing, it darcs
to dcfentl the honesty of Cults purpose
ana TO say that the public charges of
thas players dishonesty are made with
out proof and are grossly and outra-
ge0usiy unfair"
The Crimson further says that Cuts
popularity has not suffered. for he has
Just boon appointed on the committee
u five which is To make arrangements
fof the annual dinner of his class in the
laN sChocl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
I,ally nsnnsbs: Journal
An INJUNCTION
Against Raising Pulp Mill Dam
at Fairfield.
Hearing Set ior April to Decide as TO
MAXIM Il Permanent.
Petitioners Al!eoc That Raising Dan,
VIII Do Great Damage.

j. temporary injunction was granted,
FRIDAY, by Judge William T.. White
,.uuse Of tho Maine supreme court 10
RESTRAIN The Fairfield Junction sill ana
Water Power Company from raising
its dam at Fairfield The petitioner. is
the firm OF Lawrence. Newhall x Page
Co.. who allege that the defendant
company within the past week without
right began to build mp Is dam to the
extent OF Is inches and unless restrain
cd intends during this week to raise il
10 inches more. 10 the detriInent of The
property Of tie petitioner. The peri-
toner ON filing Pleadings furnished .
fond for $50 900 hearing on the matter
ly!n be held in April to determine
yrhether or not the injunction win he
PERMANENT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
SPLENDID SKIN GRATING.
Chicago Boy Has 21o Square Inches
OF New Cuticle.

Chicago Feb What is regarded
by physicians as one of the most diff
cult skin grating operations ever per
'oflned has been completed here. ON
the body of l-year-old Marion Weaver.
2l9 square inches Of skin have been
grated The operations haze taken
Eve months. ~ The surgeons could
operate only once Zach fortnight. OWING
ing 70 the low state of the boys vital
ity. The new cuticlc covers injuries
on the patients chest, abdomen. back
and sides caused by burns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

An adjourned business meeting of the
Peoples church took place. last even
ing. Tn meeting was held for the pur
pos OF considering the question Of
uniting with The conference Of some
denomination. This matter has been
talked Of for some time but a decision
has been deferred. awaiting the arrival
of Rev. Il. :. Crosby of Schultzville, y.
Y. 4 former pastor Mr.. Crosby ar
rived about 10 days ago and at the
meeting. last evening. il was voted 10
unite with the Christian denominat ton.
provided satisfactory arrangements
car lie made with the Mission Board.
The church already has assurances
from several members of that board
that it will render every assistance i'll
the supporl Of the work being car
ried on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
king JOlllTY."
King Co., U. r., X. Of p. Has Arrange
for Its Presentation.

For some weeks. King Co. No. 4. L
r.. X. of P. has been planning upon
presenting some sort of an entertain
ment during the present month. a com
mittee consisting of Charles r. Smith
Charles E. Sturtevant and E. II. Gard
ner ives appointed. who have the mat
ter under consideration.
Yesterday. E. E. Wales. who haG
charge of the presentation Of king
Jcllity." the musical comedy given by
the Y. P. c. U. of the Universalist
church at Waterville, the present week.
came down to this city and held a CON
ference with the committee. The re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
KILLED IN DUEL.
Prince Gaiatzin Said to Have Fallen by
Brothcr-in laws Hand.

London, Feb. Sit is reported here
from Paris that Prince Galatzin was
recently wounded in pistol duel with
his brother-in-law. Count Tschernadoff
at Dazel.
The Cologne correspondent of the
Daily Mail reports that the body of
Prince Galatzin has passed through
Cologne on the way to ST. Petersburg.
The correspondent says that this Is
the first intimation that the prince had
been killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
Their Honeymoon Trip.

ThomasvilIe. Ga. Feb. 7.-Payne
Whitney and his bride. formerly Miss
Helen Hay. arrived in Thomasvilfe.
this afternoon, to spend their honey
moon. They Will be the guests OF Col.
Oliver Hazard Payne, at his mansion,
Glenwood. Col. Payne is an uncle Of
the groom. The wedding party went
Immediately to Glenwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
Mr.. Wheeler Got Rid OF His Rheurra

During the winter Of 1898 was 50
lame in my joints. In fact all over my
body. that I could hardly hobb.e
around, when bought bottle et
Chamberiain's Pain Balm From tie
first application l began to get weii.
and was cured md have worket
steadily all the year. r. Wheeler.
Northwood, y. Y" For sale by Joh,i
Coughlin. III Water street: j. e.
Honlehan Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

4 little girl walking with her nurse
on Boylston street. Boston, who in a
fit of 7playfulness started TO run away
from her attendant. was killed by an
clectric car before the eyes Of help
less crowd, Friday. She was the 5.year-
old daughter of Francis NJ. Sargent, n
resident Of the wealthy Back Bay dis
iriet. The motorman went to the near
est police station TO be held until the
accident could be inquired into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
Base Ball Notes.

According 10 the fiOulton Times. tho
cost Of running the baseball team In
that village last season was $2f00. ana
The receipts were within sl5 Of enough
10 balance the books. The team was
one Of the very best in Maine, and was
a credit 10 Houlton. IL was also very
successfully managed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
Worcester. 8; Lawrence. ..

Worcester, Mass. Feb. ..-Worcester
defeated Lawrence. tonight. by 4 score OF
To ? Tihbetts got excited in the third
period al what he considered poor play
inc by the other Lawrence men, repeat
e,iIv leaving the cage and going out on
the floor. IN" lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
American Pole League Standing.
The Weeks Schedule.

Saturday, Feb S-CIinton ut Plymouth,
Worcester at Lowell. Salem at Lawrence,
Portland n Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
ONE NIGHT.
CURES A HEAD COLD

In three hours
inc new germicide Hyomei goes d.
rect 10 the germs causing the disease.
ana destroys them al once.
it IS carried In the air you breathe.
NO spoonful doses Of sweet, sticky
cough mixtures. which disarrange the
stomach and kidneys.
Just breathe it naturally and no
such diseases as coughs. Group. catarrh,
bronchitis. or consumption can exist IN
Your home.
II you donDt this send u the r. T.
Booth Co, Ithaca. y. Y, for {. five DAVIS
treatment free; or for $3.50 they will mai.
YOU complete outfit. postage prepaid,
All druggists keep lfyomel in stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

Charges against County Clerk l.. r.
Crosse of Saratoga county, New York.
were fled Friday. with Gov. Odell The
allegation is made that he mas been gull
~ Of misconduct in Office and asks for
his REM ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

Capt. Barlow of the schooner Martha
I. Small arrived at Portland, Friday
uieht. reports coming over the Shoals
Friday afternoon, with schooner Alice
T.. Clark. bound for Boston, concerning
whose safety there has been some anx-
iety. She viii reach Boston. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

Sir Courtney Perigine iibert pariia-
mentary counsel TO the treasury. ras be en-
appointed clerk of the British House OF
Commons 10 succeed Archibald J. s. Mil
man who has resigned on account of IL
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08

Petitions in bankruptcy have been
filed by:t Frank A. Smith, Fairfield:
John w. Cannon, Gardiner; Edward
D. Church, Shirley; Geo. A. Webber.
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
AMERICAN POLO GAMES.
Lewiston, 4; Portland. 3.

Portland, Ale. Fen. I.-Lewiston defeat.
ed Portland, tonight, in close game,
to g. Lewiston had all the better Of the
argument until about five minutes before
the close of The thir'! period when Port
land cut lous, ana by Scoring two i,oais
flmost tied The score, but before tn,
uerrssary third goal could be secured the
time expired and Lewiston came of VIC
fnriotis summary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
GAS ToE1As
ssan sAs 7Ihs Kind You Have Aixar gsg4
as..'''' NtszZzzsx
KIDNEY DISEASE
cur Ed
AFTER 10 YEARS.
Williamsville, Mass.
March 81. 1871
W II c..x

shEt <"EF'~
March q. 1871
w. r. Smith:
Dear Sir--I have
been troubled viii
my Kidneys for
more than ten
years, been treated
by doctors without
much help. my bach.
ached until I was
almost crazy. With
swelling of the feet
and limbs. ] tried
your Smiths Buciiu
Litiiia Kidney Fails
and the first box
helped me: after
taking the second
box my back is
done aching and
feel like a new
woman. Hoping
this may induce
someone else 10 try
yoii, smiths Buchts
Liihia Kidney pills.
] am. Yours truly.
tSigned)
Mrs. q. AR. Heath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
FLORIDA TOURS
MONDAY, FEB. fo.'
sci Covers all Expenses.

Except hoIeI accommodations at
Jacksonville.
one day stop at Washington on
going trip. Solid Vestibule trains
Washington to Jacksonville. 9th
or date, Feb q. Personally con-
quoted tours leave
Washington Session, Feb. 8 3
April IL and .. May 9. So covers all
expenses except sUppers on Fall River
Line. Five days in Washington. Stop
over privileges. $50 tours 10 Old Point
Comfort aad Richmond. For itin-
eraries ana GuiGe TO Washington. az
ply 10
JOS. p. TAGGART. y. L. p. A.,
I'll washington St, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
lAMRENCE.
WORCESTER

Score Worcester. y: Lawrence. :. Rush
cS-Daly, u: Jason, >. Stops-Hannoii. ~
Tihbetts. ~. Foul-H. Devlin. Referee
Connolly. attendance, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
w. F.sMI TH,
Us SUMMIT 81. Boston.

smiths Pineapple and Bu,fernut Pills
,cs gently on the stomach. Liver and
H5w cts Natures easy ply SIC. good for
only % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
: Ss:s s:'s,,ee.

Al dealers. by mall
or at office. | will
mail my book free
TO any address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-08
S NJ THIS
BUCHU
LlThIA
K1 On EY
PILLS..
SICK KIDNEYS

The Bladder, Rheu-
matism and the
L ! . o d-all these
diseases Yield at
once and are quick
~ and fully cured.
100 Pills only Is
cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-06
4 LESSON FOR TuidLD BACHELORS.

of Of
like
stubbony
refuses be create in behalf o a
HaIders.
O
to
Indianapolis with
his love- Miss Hull on her the home Of her
believe that if Hader of In
likes be his
loneliness
tragedy Of
to be
Time was when poet plentiful mop
autunaI football player
Prosperity
ut one S killing" business
Maybe King
coa is due
chores
possible this will be
Capital City Republic
be enriched
on WELDON rag-tme music
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-06
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY

Senator Lodges speech Republican
arrival Michael Herbert the British
bador public subject of the Alaskan boun
Diary.
Commission,
appointed 1895 questions the United
States and Great Britain refused to proposition made by
concerning boundary the
adjourned February 1899 having agreed
The subject aterTad taken up by Secretary Hay ana AbasSa
agreed which
provided ezpn JOINT occupancy should be applied
territory by pending final
be important subject the
governments consider, which public
opinion ought o be a knowledge
Alaska map of the world the Russian Pos
sessions boundary dyidingi estab
by treaty Britain 1925 When
territory by purchase 1867 the description Of this
boundary line copied verbatim into the treaty by which Russia coded
to the United States
The line begins at the south end Prince of latitude
d degrees minutes between degrees
ude urs north along the Portland channel (the
degree latitude follows Of the mountains
Situated parallel to the coast as far a. the point Of intersection of the l4lst
degree longitude finally this point north the Arctic
Tie treaty provides that whenever the summit of the mountains
prove to be
possessions and the line Of which
belong Russia above mentioned shall be formed by Ene
to vndings which shall exceed the dis
leagues therefroH.7
assumption o ngotaor chain of existed
of boundary upon
maps by navigator
coast and without any knowledge Of the interior Subsequent observations
and surveys
leagues the snu Of the namely, White
and hiikoot Passes,
IN paper published The National Geographic Magazine
November by Foster formerly Secretary
the following The
Russian imperial map 1927; map Canadian map
Of 1881 the French OF 1884, the Scottish Biographical Magazine
nap 1895 United States 1867 The Scotch photographer
1895 conflicting boundary claim
In every maps Mr.. Foster "the boundary line
Alaska is drawn Of Of
dewaer, heads Of all the
degrees Of longitude" following longitude
This me was adhered maps Canadian
1898 except maps published
IN British n after 1884
any different claim
the United concerning boundary 1895.
arbitrary lin which would
strip Alaskan width of miles