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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
CAPITAL CHAT.
The Maine Members Quickly
Settle Down to Work.
A Bill Authorizing More Land for
Augusta Post Office.
kennebec County Favored in Rural
Delivery Work. ''

Washington. d. c., Dec. 7-(SpeciaD
The Maine delegation has started or
busily for the present short session OF
Congress, Notwithstanding the preva-
lent dullness. The two Senators, with
long experience in legislation and both
recognized as leading men at the north
end of the Capitol, both expressed
their views on the Congressional pro-
gram soon after arriving here. The
opposition Of the Maine people to re-
vision Of the tariff is well known.
This was emphasized by Senator Frye
I'm an interview, wherein he also
championed anew the ship subsidy
bill. although the Senator probably
feels that the hope of passing that
measure through the House at the
short session is very small. The day
following Senator Frye's interview.
Senator Hale stated in one of the most
forcible and logical of the scores OF
interviews from public men given
here since the campaign opened his
opinion of the agitation for tariff re-
vision. The interview by the senior
Senator was widely quoted and at
tracted much attention. It did more
to chrystalize the sentiment Of Con-
gress against agitation for revision
and to quiet the local clamor on the
subject than any other utterance.
Senator Hale has made himself felt
in championing the opposition to state
hood for the three territories of the
Southwest The older school Of Sena-
tors. who virtually manage affairs In
the Senate have rallied around his
standard and Washington Is looking
forward to lively times beginning
Dec. 10. when the debate on the state
hood bill will begin. Senator Beveridge.
the chairman of the committee on ter
ritories. will lead off in the fight but
he is a young Senator and less skilled
in the wiles of political management.
One of the most astute Senators on the
floor. Mr.. Quay, is combating his pro-
gram. 1t is by no means certain that
Mr.. Quay will not win, but Mr.. Hale
and the Senators associated with him
will give the statehood following q
good fight. They are willinog for Okla
homa to become state but think that
conditions in Arizona and New Mexico
are far from being fit for giving state
hood to those two territories.
Governor Burleigh has introduced
the following bill for the purchase OF
additional land for the enlargement OF
the postoffice at Augusta. the bill hav-
ing been referred to the committee on
public buildings and grounds OF which
Governor Burleigh is a member:
Resolved by the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States OF
CONTINUED on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The price Of hard coal in Bangor has
been advanced from 50 to 80 per ton and
the situation there is regarded as not
at all hopeful. No more vessels are being
chartered to bring coal to Bangor and all
which arrives there during the remainder
Of the winter will have to go by rail-
from Portland.
Four hundred fifty thousand reply cards
per day are being issued from the postal
printing office in Rumford Falls. At this
rate the special order for five million OF
the reply cards will be filed by Wednes
day 1t is understood that other orders
for similar style of postals will be re-
ceived at once.
Judge Mitchell of the Auburn munich
pal court has rendered a decision of $50
in favor of the plaintiff in the Soucier-
Rreen iase, which was tried before him,
Tuesday. The defendant, ex-Captaiii
John Breen of the Lewiston police de-
partment, appealed and was bound over
10 the next term of the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08

At midnight, after consultation
participated in by Drs. Gardner. Mac
Donald, Bishop and Goodnow, DR..
Gardner announced that a complete
condition of uraemic existed and that
acute Bright's disease had developed as
a complication. DIR. Gardner further
announced that the physicians had
given up all hope of Mr.. Reeds re-
covery. and that he would probably die
during the night.
At the bedside when he died We're
Mrs Reed and Miss Catherine Reed,
Doctors Gardner, Macdonald. Bishop
and GoOdnOw and the nurses. DR..
GOOdnow, who had been i'm consultation
with the local physicians. Thursday.
was again summoned from Philadel-
phia. Saturday afternoon. and arrived
here at $40 Saturday night.
Mr.. Reeds mind was in such state
during the day that he did not realize
the seriousness Of his condition. He
was cheerful and conversed with those
about his bedside. When it became APP
parent that he could not survive his i'll
ness the wife and daughter were noti-
fed, and they remained constantly at
the bedside until the distinguished pa
tient hreathed his last.
With only faint hope of saving his
life oxygen was administered cOntinu-
ously throughout Saturday.
1t was stated Saturday that Mr..
Reed had been suffering from Bright's
disease for some time. which reached
the acute stage. Saturday. and this fur
Co. nlas.
Mr.. Reed passed away peacefully and
without pain.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral.
Two of Mr.. Reeds favorite relatives
were his nephews, the sons Of the late
Rev. e. ID. Barrows of San Francisco.
One Malcolm ID. Barrows. is sub
master Of the Charlestown. Mass, High
school, and the other is Charles d..
Barrows. purchasing agent of the
Maine Central Railroad.
Mr. Reed reached Washington, last
Sunday. having come to attend to some
matters in the United States supreme
court. He was at the Capitol. Monday.
visiting with friends and former assO-
ciates in Congress, and witnessed the
converting of the second session of the
57th Congress. Apparently he was en-
joying good health. but later in the
day he called on DIR. F.. A. Gardner
and complained of gastric distress.
| On the following day his physician
compelled him to remain in bed while
a diagnosis was made Of his condition.
Mr. Reed was strongly averse to stay
ing in bed but rise in temperature
made it imperative that he remain
/ quiet. Symptoms Of appendicitis APP
peared. though his condition was not
considered alarming. trained nurse
remained with him throughout Tues
day night, and the patient showed
signs of Improvement.
/ Mrs Reed and her daughter, Miss
Kittie. arrived here. Wednesday. and
have remained with Mr.. Reed at the
Arlington Hotel since.
1 on Thursday the physicians an
nounced that the appendical symptoms
were abating. but that kidney trouble
had developed. giving more serious
aspect to the case. DR.. w. G. Good
now was summoned from Philadelphia
for consultation. An attack Of nausea
Friday night, distressed the patient
considerably because Of his weakened
condition. Yesterdays bulletins Of.
Continued on page 6)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
Vineyard Haven Marine Notes.

Vim, varl Haven. Mass. Dec -
Schoone~ James w. Elwell. Portland
for Newport News, was anchored OIL
Nauset, cape cod. during a heavy
nor,harI,- gala IN the 5th inst She
brcka chart To windIass and also lost
stock to port anchor. Arrived here TO-
day. for temporary repairs.
Schooner H. r.. Thompson. Boston 10,
Philadelphia. tore her mainSa'i ba"i>
during the northerly gale off cross HI
cn the 9Th. She proceeded to destih't
lion. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The United Fruit Cos. steamer Kittr
is hard ashore on Rancador Reef. 3v
miles from Jamaica. The American
wrecking steamer Premier has gone to
her assistance.
An overheated furnace in the Congre-
cationaI church al Franklin, N. H.. Sun
day caused a fire which destroyed the
structure and ruined the big pipe or
gan, causing "A loss oil $bOD. Inc cnurc.
will be rebuilt.
The large pail shop. together with ad-
Joining buildings owned by the Brown
Lumber Co. in Whitefield, n. H.. was
burned, Saturday night, entailing loss
of $4,000, which is fully covered by in
surance. The fire started from an over
heated stove.
Captain Miller of the schooner Eva a.
Danonhower, from New York. which ar
rived, Sunday. at Wilmington. n C., re
ports having passed off Frying Pan light
ship about noon, today. a dismasted
schooner. name unknown. in tow OF a
steamer of the Savannah line.
While the Cunard Line steamer Etru
ria was ascending the Mersey. Saturday
morning. Col. Lamb a member of the
English rifle team. returning from the in
ternational competition in Canada. COM
mitted suicide. He SHOT the top OF his
head entirely away win his rife.
Tarbelfs block, 81 three-story granite
building at Peterborough. N. H., was
Quilted by fire. Sunday, causing a loss of
$1,000 on the building and $1,000 on per
sonai property. The building, which was
one of the most important in the town,
contained six stores. five of which were
occupied four offices and three tene-
ments The cause of the fire is un-
known.
The annual eastern conference Of the
American and Canadian Young Men
Christian Association closed its session at
Princeton N. J., Sunday night with adj
dresses i'm Miller chapel by John r. Mot.
executive secretary of the Y NJ. c. A. In
America and the Rev. DR.. w. F.. Nc
Dowell Of New York. In the afternoos
speeches were made by Prof. c. II. Ferr
OF China, and Hart Beach. a former mis-
sfouary,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
AN EXCITING RACE.
Portland Liquor Deputies Get Good
Haul, But Lose Offenders.

Portland. Me- Dec. 1.-Saturday even
ing Liquor Deputies Stackpole and
Dnuehty had an exciting race after a
beer team They noticed ii making its
rounds and gave chase. The two men IN
IN, team did their best. but the deputies
,,os.,a In ON them. and to avoid capture
tb.v surang out while their horse Was
ling ~ full speed and escaped.
The deputies followed the team and
captured it on West COMMERCIAL inner street
sa,naone comes and pays so and costs for
iilegai transportation the team will be
confiscated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
THOMAS MAST DEAD.
Consul General at Guayaquil Dies from
Yellow Fever.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dec. 7.-Consul
General Mast died, today at noon, after
three days illness with yellow fever.
The remains were inferred at o'clock.
this afternoon The funeral was at
tended by the governor, the consular
corps, the Elm colony and by many
friends. The coffin was wrapped in the
Stars and Stripes. The British con-
sui recited prayer in the cemetery.
The death of Mr.. Mast is deeply la
mented by the natives, who held him
in high esteem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
A New Years Health Guide.

The edition of 1895 of the famous Hos
letters Illustrated Almanac is now ready
and may be obtained from your druggist
or general dealer free of charge. III con-
tains much Interesting reading mater,
both for young and old. ana IL shottiu
throughout the country. as "A handy REL
erence Their celebrated Stomach BIT
tiers should also be found i'm the medicine
chest a means of countefactihs ser,
ous Illness No other medicine is 80
good in cases of heartburn. loss OF 'pe,
lite. Indigestion. dyspepsia, constipiteo
bowels. liver and kidney disorders. OF
malaria. fever and ague- be sure 10 nj ~
genuine must have our Private STAMP
over the neck Avoid all substitutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
In the House. Saturday.

Washington Dec. THE House. Satur-
day, passed the pension appropriation
carrying $l3900O.0OO. without a word Of
debate. and devoted the remainder of the
day to the passage of bills on the calen-
oar. quite number of which were passed.
To prevent the passage of a bill to pro-
hibit military bands from engaging In:
competition with private bands, w. A.
Smith of Michigan. made the point of no
quorum, and the House thereupon ad
journed. II was agreed that the London
Continued on page g.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
JUDGE JOS. WILLIAMSON.
The Waldo Bar Attends-Sermon by
Rev. Harry lutz.

Belfast, Me, Dec. members of
the Waldo county bar in body at
tended the funeral of Judge Joseph
Williamson this afternoon. The fun
erai was held from the First Parish
Unitarian church, of which the de-
ceased was clerk for many years, and
the impressive funeral services was
conducted by Rev. Harry Lutz, the
pa StOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
TWELVE INDICTMENTS
Reported by Grand Jury OF United
States District Court.

Portland. Me. Dec. The following u
indictments were reported by the grand
Jury of the United States district cour..
Saturday noon. after six days session;
Dennis knights of Bingham. counter
fejting; David IA. Pooler. Palmyra, issu-
ms. a fraudulent pension voucher; Harry
r. Gilman, Waterville. two indictments,
fraudulent use of the mails for adver-
Using obscene literature and pictures
go Carver, Lincolnville. selling Ii
ouor without paying the revenue tax; T.
d Hanelne Ben johnson. Adolph An
dersOn. Peter johnson and William Simp-
AZ ms schooner Helen NJ. Atwood mutiny
on ship board white i'm the kennebec
river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
A $4,000 GIFT
To the Maine Central Institute from
Two Valued Friends.

Fittsheld. Me, Dec. THE trustees
Of me Maine Central Institute have re-
ceiyed an unconditional gift of real
estate valued at $4,000 and located in
the business section of the town, from
r. g. Conner Of this place ana Hon. L.
a. Nilliken OF Augusta.
The building will be put in thorough
repair and become a source of revenue
To the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, Dec. Forecast for
Monday and Tuesday New England,
fair, Monday, except snow and colder
in eastern Maine: fresh west winds :
Tuesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
Johnstone the Actor is Dead.

Philadelphia. Dec. Harry john
stone. the actor. who. last Monday
night. shot and killed Kate Hassett oil
Eeith's Stock Company ana then shot
himself died. today, at the Hahhe-
mann hospital. p~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Dec. Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Fair and contin-
ued cold weather, Monday and Tues
day. fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
SEA-WATER GOLD

BRICKS are a matter or history. Atpres-
ent We are accommodating those who
need ready money to use III you can use
some ready cash to settle old bills or
make a profitable trade. come In.
COLLATERAL LOAN co.
2l9 Water Street. Opposite Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
Hosea M, knowiton Very lli.

Marion. Mass, Dec T. -Former. Attor-
ney General Hosea NJ sknowlton is crit
cally Fiji al his Summer home here as tht
result of a stroke OF apopieNy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08

Some of the birds, notably the blue
throat. accomplish the whole Of their
migratory journey in one stupendous eff
fort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
REED IS DEAD.
The Ex-Speaker Passed Away
at 1910 A. N. Sunday.
A Son Of Maine, Admired, Loved and
Respected by the World.
Another of Our States Great Men
Passes Away.

Washington. Dec. S.-Thomas b.
Reed of Portland. Me-. ex-Speaker of
the House Of Representatives. died in
the Arlington hotel at 1910 A. M. Sun
day OF catarrhal appendicitis ana
Brights disease of the kidneys.
The condition of ex-Speaker Thomas
Il. Reed took decided turn for the
worse early Saturday night. Continued
development of serious uraemic symp-
toms was noted in the bulletin issued
by his physicians at $50 o'clock, which
was as follows:
Mr.. Reeds condition not so favOrab Bile,
uraemic symptoms becoming more pro-
nounced. Almost total suppression of
kidney function
(SignedD
It. l.. MACDONALD,
F. A. GARDNER.
AT 10.45 word was received from the
Sick room that Mr.. Reeds condition
was very grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-08
1904

Zoe cigar. Londres and Perfecto shapes
will be packed in souvenir boxes for tina
holidays Orders should be placed In ad-
vance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A very pretty wedding took place
on the west side at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Dillon Bromley at $50 O'Clock
Sunday evening, when VIM. G. Singer
land assistant postmaster, and Miss
Constance Gertrude MaGuire, of
Keeseville, New York, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony Rev. L.
Kroll pastor of the Episcopal church
officiating. The wedding dinner was
served at the home of Mrs. Chas.
Gothke. The bride is a sister of Mrs.
Bromley and has been making her
home with her ever since they came
to Grand Rapids. She is an accomp-
liShed young lady and has known the
man of her choice for several years.
She will be cordially received in the
society circles of Grand Rapids.
William Slingerland has served the
public in the two pOstOtficeS in this
city for the past five years and has
made many warm friends during his
stay among us. We join with host of
friends in extending congratulations
for long life Of usefulness and happi-
ness.
They will make their home for the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs. Bromley
where they will always be pleased to
receive their friends. While this
wedding was surprise to the general
public it was known and expected by
some Of the most intimate friends.
Mr.. Slingerland was at the postot1ice
Monday morning as though nothing
unusual had happened.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
ORDERED FROM THE CITY
NEGRO FAMILY LEAVE FOR ST. PAUL
Grand Rapids Again Without a Member of the
African Race-famiIy Of Questionable
Character.

For many years the city of Grand
Rapids has been free from the presence
of any colored people. The past year
negro family, consisting Of one man,
two women and two children, arrived
here and located on the west side of
the river. The advent Of this family
in the city naturally created some
curiosity and their coming was herald
ed with considerable interest. They
had been here but short time when
it was learned that they were people
OF questionable reputation. The
authorities were Informed of this fact
and, after some Investigation, ordered
them to leave the city. The man left
but the family remained.
The grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Crosby
Taylor, was taken sick the first part
Of this month and died Saturday. Nov.
p, Of Bright's disease. She was sc
years of aye and leaves daughter,
Mrs. Sarah Brown, with two children,
respectively 10 and IL years old. Be-
sides these relatives, there was Miss
Julia Blakely, a neice of Sarah Brown,
who had made her home with the
family during the past two months.
After the death of Mrs. Taylor, the
police learned that the family was
without funds. The county therefore,
agreed to purchase tickets for them
to st. Paul, where they claimed to
have friends, ON the condition that
they shsuld accompany the corpse to
that city and never return again tC
Grand Rapids. The district attorney
and Justice Gets secured the neceS-
>ary tickets for the colored people and
conducted them to the Monday even
ing train for St. Paul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Notice of Physicians.

Sealed bids for medicine, medical
and surgical services including treat
ment for all contagious diseases,
surgical appliances and all profess
sional assistance for treating the
inmates now at the poor farm and also
all that may become inmates of said
poo farm, within one year commenc-
ingtDecember 6, 1902, will be received
by he undersigned up to noon Decem-
Der 6, 1902. In case bid is accepted
bond in the sum of $500 executed With
sufficient surety and to be approved
by the undersigned, also a contract in
writing approved by the physician
whose bid is accepted. The right to
reject any or all bids is reserved, Bids
to be left with the county clerk.
JOHN RAUSCH,
Chairman Of Poor Committee
20-3W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-27
Court House November IA. 1902.

CLOCK q. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
and was called to order by Chairman
Juno.
Roll was called and a quorum found
to be present.
On motion reading minutes of
previous meeting was dispensed with.
VIM. Hooper presented the follow
ing ordinance for ferry across the
Wisconsin river
An ordinance granting unto Harriet E. Wake
ley license to set up and maintain a ferry
across the Wisconsin river, from point on lot
TO II point OH lot 7 in Section No. is, township
No. IL north, OF kange . east Wood county.
y, he Board of supervisors of the County OF
Wood do ordain as follows
Section l. WHEREAS, Harriet +. Wakeley OF
the Town of Saratoga, in Wood county, Wiscon-
sin, has obtained landing privileges from the
owners of lot two (2) OH the east bank of the
bank OF said river i'll section fifteen ll51 i'll
TOW nship twenty one .l2lI north of range five
loI, east, III sald county, at point about ten
| rods south of the east and west quarter line OF
said section, and about ten rods east of the
highway laid out on said quarter line, the said
place being more than one mile from any land
ing place in any ferry charter or license hereto
fore granted ami now Ill 1OrCe and
WHEREAS, said Harriet E. Nakeley has made
executed and delivered the bond required by
section 1857 of the Revised statutes of Wisconsin
Now 1HEKEFORE, There is hereby granted
unto said Harriet Z. Wakeley, her heirs and
| assigns, for the period of three III wears from
the dale hereof The rig hit and privilege to Ii. ke
set up, Keep aud maintain Il ferry across The
WISCONSIN river at and between the points above
ment1Untd.
Section ,. The said Harriet K. Wakeley, hel
heirs and assigns, shall al all times keep for the
Use OF said ferry good boat or boats sI1ita bic
aud sufficient for the accommodation of al
persOns le.ms, stock, vehicles und tra ffic Offered
| Ior convey euce across said river at the places
| designated, except at such season or seasous o
| the year said Jerry may be impeded hiudered
or endangered by ice, floods, severe storms OF
| extreme water i'll said river and shal
promptly carry and convey passengers teams
STOCK and rslIc, across said rIYer al said places
at ali houIs i'll The day time, and may use any
safe anu proper mel hOd Tor propeliing the boat
or boats USED III said terry, except steam power
Section 5. The proprietor OF said ferry shal
! be tnIilleu 10 charge demand and receive th,
! following compensation Tor such terriage: Fol
| carrying ANY vehicle drawn by one horse o.
two horses, or by one yoke of oxen, one way, l;
! cents, or drawn by four horses one way 20 cents
For the round trip for any vehicle drawn by Oh,
| or two horses or by one Yoke of oxen 25 cents. u
ii drawn by tour horses 40 cents. For eacl
! additional horse or OK cents. For foot pas
sengers 3 cents each. For man and horse Il
cents. For cattl- and horses in dIOyes 8 cent
per head. For hogs and sheep in droyes cent
per head
section t. This charter AID license shall TAX,
effect from aud after its adoption and publictl