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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
SUICIDE OF A TEACHER.
Winsted, CT, Girl Driven to It by
Over Work and Study.

Winsted, Conn, April 14--Nervous
prostration brought on by excessive
study and work as teacher led to the
suicide of Miss May Granger, daughter
of S. T.. Granger, one of the towns
leading citizens.
Miss Changers dead body was found,
Monday morning, beside her bed and
investigation showed that she had
taken nearly an ounce of diluted prus
sic acid. She was 26 years of age and
a graduate of Vassar, class of '9S.
During her college course Miss
Granger received high honors. winning
Greek scholarship at graduation
which entitled her to a years post
graduate study. Afterward she be-
came teacher OF Greek and German
in the Keene, n. H., high school, but
was compelled on account of her health
to give up the position at the end o.
the fall term last year She has been
at her home here since Christmas.
She was to have gone, Tuesday, to a
sanitarium at Clifton Springs, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
SUGAR FEET FARM.
Scheme for Cigar &c Plant to Be Estab-
ished in Colorado.

Denver, Colo, April IA special to
the News from Colorado Springs says:
A syndicate to capitalists whose
agents are now in this city is quietly
engaged in buying up all the available
farms between Colorado Springs and
Monument with the intention of turn
ing the surrounding region into an i'm
mense sugar beet plantation compris-
ing approximately $1,000 acres. This
information was given by one who is
assisting in conducting the negotiations
and may be considered as reliable.
The strip Of territory that could be
used in the cultivation of beets is about
20 miles in length and varies from a
half mile TO two miles in width. The
soil is rich. areable and believed to be
well suited for the cultivation of the
sugar beet. Should the deal be carried
to u successful completion it will mean
the erection of beet sugar factories in
Colorado Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
BERLIN DELUGED.
Thunder Storm of Unprecedented Fury
Visits the City.

Berlin, April IA violent thunder
storm accompanied by torrential rain,
broke over Berlin and its vicinity early
this morning, causing great damage.
Many buildings were struck by lightning.
The fire brigade was summoned to up
wards of 800 places TO extinguish fires
and cope with floods.
The water was so deep around the ap-
proaches to the railroad station on Fried
richstrasse that it was impossible to
reach the depot. At the Lehrte station
some of the waiting rooms had to be
closed as the walls threatened to fall
A portion of the embankment of the
Potsdam Railroad, near SchoeneberS,
was swept away and similar damage to
the circular railroad necessitated a sus-
pension of traffic.
The streets were so flooded that the
street cars in several districts were
stopped. The roads were almost i'm
pasable for pedestrians and consequently
the schools were closed The museum
was considerably damaged. The decora-
tive portions of the many buildings and
statues in the public squares were seri-
ously damaged by hail.
Trains were unable to leave the Stettin
station on account of the floods.
The cellars of the Royal Theatre and
the Reichsbank are under water. A
house on Gerich StrasZ collapsed. Some
of the occupants Were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
BUcKSPORT SEMINARY.
The Spring Baseball Schedule Calling
for Fourteen Games.

Bucksport, Me-, April 14.-(SpeciaD.-
Following is the Seminary baseball
schedule:
April 19-E. NJ. c. S. and Castine at
Bucksport.
April 24-E. NJ. c. S. and C. c. l. at
Bucksport.
April 25-E. NJ. c. S. and Kents Hill
at Bangor.
April 3O-E M. c. S. and U. of M. at
Orono.
May Sc. NJ. C. S. and Freedom
Academy at Bucksport.
May 10-E. NJ. c. S. and M. c. 1. at
ittslield.
May lie. M. c. S. and Castine at
Castine.
May 22-E. NJ. c. S. and Kicker C. 1.
at HouIton.
May 23-E. NJ. c. S. and Houlton at
Houlton.
May 2f-Open.
May 29-E. NJ. C. s. and Freedom Acad-
May 30-E. M. c. S. and Belfast at Bel
fast
May S1-E NJ. C. S. and Kicker c. 1. at
Bucksport.
June 4-E. M. &. 5. and NJ. G.. |. at
Bucksport.
The game with Kent's Hill at Bangor,
April Is, will be one of special intert st
because of the close contest with the
same team last year at Bucksport. Eleven
innings were played and the Seminary
won by score of II to 13
An excursion will be run from Bucks
rort to Bangor for the game. April ..
Bishop Walden is expected to be at the
Seminary to spend the day, Friday, April
IS. and will give lecture at the Metho-
dist church in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15

| for indirect taxation an article practically
| in universal consumption the taxation OF
which would not unduly press any class.
| He was Of the opinion that the repeal OF
| the import duty on wheat had not real
| ICED the expectations formed at the time.
The effect of a duty of three pence per
but a very small fraction of farthng
/ increase in the price OF the loaf. The
chancellor of the exchequer denied that
the registration of duties on grain and
flour violates the principles of free trade.
or would increase the cost of food. He
proposed an import duty of three pence
per hundred weight on all grain, with IA
co-relative duty of per cent. per hun
dred weight on -four and meal. The total
Weld of this duty was estimated at e.
$50 coo, bringing the total estimate of the
revenue from the new taxation to S.
| $50 900. OF the balance of the deficit the
chancellor proposed to borrow 1900 90
and to find the rest by drafts on the ex-
chequer.
The chancellor of the exchequer was
loudly cheered by the occupants of the
ministerial benches as he concluded
Sir William Vernon-Harcourt. Liberal
was the next speaker. He corroborated
the view expressed by the chancellor of
the eXchequer that the duty on wheat
would meet with strong objection. This
taxation of the peoples food he said,
would bring home to the people the les
son of the war: Wheat was a thing of
the first necessity, and he was opposed
to return to the old fallacies of pro-
lection. 1t was, Sir William considered,
by far the most objectionable proposal
made to the country in many years. This
passion for expansion of territory and the
annexation of Independent countries in
volved ruinous expenditure which he be-
lieVed, would have to be defrayed eXclu-
sively by the British taxpayer as the Sc
curity of the TransVaal would not in any
way meet the expenditure. The gigantic
fortunes made in the Rand had not been
produced by the mines, but by projectors
selling worthless mines to the ignorant
and creduouS.
In his speech Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
announced his intention in the course Of
the session to ask Parliament for some
assistance for the West Indian sugar
growing colonies, pending the abolition
of the sugar bounties. He gave no indi-
cation of the amount he would ask for
this purpose, his estimate therefor being
included in the general estimate for war
expenditures and other items 1t is
sumed however that this grant of aid
will amount to about GE00,01U
Regarding the coal tax the chancellor
of the eXchequer said that from infCr-
nation supplied by British consuls At
Mediterranean ports, he believed he could
confidently predict that the competition
of Anne rican coal in the Mediterranean.
which began as Il result of the high pric"
Of coal in 1870 was unlikely to be con-
tnued to any extent in the coming year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
A TERRIBLE ORDEAL.
Harvey Bruce Tells How He and
Cousins Murdered Their Uncle.

Hudson, N. Y, April killarney
Bruce, who turned states evidence in
the Van r-Hallenbeck murder
case. went through a terrible ordeal.
today. He was made to tell the whole
story of his own and his cousins doings
on Dec. "a when Peter A. Hallenbeck
met his death at his own home. He
went over. foot by foot, the entire ride
of sc miles to the Hallenbeck home and
returning, rehearsing the tale as
though from a book. His story sounded
more like one out of dime novel than
real occurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
DEEP IN THE SAND.
Little Hope Of Saving Steamer Will
Transport off Pollock Rip.

Chatham, Mass, April 14.-All hope
of saving the steamer Williamsport
which was sunk off Pollock Rip sew
eral days ago has been abandoned, the
wreckers having expressed the opinion
that it was impossible owing to her
position to work her safely. Every day
the vessel sinks lower in the sands and
there is less of her topmasts and upper
structure out of the water, Monday,
than at any time past.
The vessel lies on the north side of
the channel and is thus out of the way
Of ordinary shipping but any material
variance of their course would throw
vessels into the track where the Will
Transport lies. For this reason efforts
will be made to have her removed as
soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
SHORTAGE or $2537
Charged Against l.. D. Mathis, Port
land, Who Says It's Mistake.

Portland, Me-, April IA. D. Mathis,
former president, treasurer and manag-
er of the Mathis Billiard Co, was ar
rested. tonight. on the charge of en-
bezzlement of S2537 80 from that COM
pany. Mathis started the two largest
billiard parlors here and was the owner
and manager of the baseball and polo
teams in 1901. He was admitted to bail
III the sum of $4,000 until Wednesday,
when his hearing will occur. Mathis
says that he is not guilty of any
wrongdoing and that it is all mis-
understanding and a mistake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
PUMPED TO SAFETY.
Barge Coal King Has Very Close Call
for Reaching Port.

Providence, r. l., April 14.-Barge
Coal King, which arrived, today, in tow
of tug Edward Luckenbach, had a mar
row escape from disaster while on her
way from Newport News to this port.
She was caught in the same gale which
totally wrecked the Province bousd
barges Mystic Belle and Mindora. Her
miZzenmast was carried away, her
decks started, the cabin flooded and
there were six feet of water in her hold
when she put in under the lee of Della
ware Breakwater. After the wreckage
had been cleared away and a steam
wrecking pump installed, she was
brought the rest of the way through
the sheltered waters of Long Island
Sound in safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
BATES BASEBALL TEAM.
Coach Purinton Takes Charge and
Teams Prospects Are Good.

Lewiston, Me-, April H-(SpeciaD.-
This afternoon, for the first time, the
baseball men were divided up into two
teams and a practice game was played.
The best men were not all put on one
team, but were divided so that the two
teams were very evenly matched. Not
withstanding the cold the boys did ex-
cellent work, and got into the game
much better than could be expected.
Mr.. Purinton, the coach, came up from
Brunswick, this afternoon, and will be
here, at least, every other day through
the season. The two men who will
probably pitch on the Varsity are
Towne, 19O3 and Doe. 1905. AS yet the
coach has not allowed them to use
much speed. ToWne has pitched on the
Varsity for the past two years, and
the small number of hits made on him
during that time is recommendation
enough for any pitcher and the way he
is showing up, this season, assures
Captain Dean that he will not, by any
means, fall short of bis former record.
Doe, who entered college from Hebron
Academy last fall, came here with the
name of being fast man, and he con-
WINGED TIE college of his ability at that
time in the Freshman-Sophomor game
which he pitched, making the score 5 to
in favor of his team. Doe, likewise,
is showing up well, this spring, and if
ne proves to be what is hoped no doubt
he will pitch his share of the games
which have been scheduled for the
coming season of baseball.
b1 MIA we'd FOL g,
the past two years and will hold his
position, this year. Not only does he
hold ToWne to perfection, but is con-
sidered one of the strongest men on the
team at the bat.
At present there is some doubt as to
who will play first base. Moody, 1902
and Paine, 1905, are fair at that posi-
ton. Daley, 1902, is away at present,
but when he returns will perhaps be
put on first base, otherwise he will play
in the out field. Captain Dean will
probably play on second base He is
strong at that place.
ClasOn, 1902, who formerly has played
in the out field. has been working;
chiefly us short stop. thus far, and no
doubt will occupy that position on the
Varsity.
Allen, 1908, captain of the foot ball
team, will play on second or third base
and is a fast man at either position.
Buchanan, 1903, will pitch a few
games and play in the out field the rest
of the time. He is q very fast fielder,
one of the heaviest batters and one of
the strongest throwers on the team.
Buchanan is at Turner, this week,
coaching the Leavitt Institute baseball
team, but will return, next Saturday,
in time for the game with Hebron
Academy. which is to be played on
Garcelon field.
1t is impossible to tell. as yet, who
the right and center fielders will be.
Probably Parsons, 1905, of Framing
ham, Mass, will stand good show for
one of the positions, otherwise he will
play first base. At present Parsons is
in birmingham, at work, but it hoped
Will return to college, within two
weeks.
The scond team will also have some
good material. this year. The men for
this team will be selected in about a
week.
The following is a list Of the men who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
by: Seth S. Nickerson, Machias; Nelson
Mclaughlin. Oakfield; Joseph w. Hunt
ley. Oakfeld Dora Nj. A. Landers Chase,
Wells.
The life saving crew at POpham saw a
signal flag on Pond Island. Sunday and
upon going to the island found that Mrs.
Morrison, wife of the keeper, had been
stricken with paralysis. a doctor was
mediately sent to the island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15

By the terms of Frederick Sutton's
will filed for probate at Chicago. John
Alexander Dowie, head of the Zionists
and who styles himself Elijah IL, is
made heir to an estate of $4,000 most
of which is in New Zealand. Sutton
had left all he had to Dowie. but a few
days before his death concluded to re-
member his sister and three brothers
who are left in New Zealand. A codicl
providing for them was filed with the
will,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
THE BEEF TRUST
Will Be SearchingIy Examined for vio-
Iation of the Law.

Chicago, April 14.-United States
Attorney S. III. Bethea, following in
structions given by President Roose-
Welt and Attorney General Knox, will
make a searching inquiry into the
workings Of the so-called beef trust in
Chicago, in relation to the Sherman
antitrust law.
The investigation will be secret and
when finished a full report will be fur
Wished to Washington for the use of
the attorney general in deciding what
coures his department will take against
the packers charged with being in the
combination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
OVER 100000 TAX
To Be Paid by Wells Estate Under In
heritance Tax Law.

Chicago, April 14.-An Inter-Ocean Mil
waukee special says that the federal au-
thorities intend to demand over S2,000,0J0
inheritance tax on the will of the late
Daniel Wells, Jr. The estate is estimated
to be worth s1S.000.0O0. Several requests
to charitable institutions were made by
Mr. Wells in his will. Barring these, the
entire tax, if collected according to the
provisions of the laws quoted by the
inter-Ocean's special. will be about S.
100000, one of the largest ever imposed by
the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
FIRE AT FREEPORT.
Stable Burned, House Quilted and
Whole Town in Danger.

Portland, Me, April ia fire in a
port, this morning, caused considerable
alarm as the burning building was on
the edge of the business center of the
town and the wind was blowing direct
~ toward Holbrook block. The stable
was destroyed and the upper part of the
Ward house badly Quilted but the
flames spread no further
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
MontreaI's Gifts to Edward.

London, April liking Edward re-
ceivcd Lord Strathcona and Mount
Royal, the Canadian high commissioner
in London, today, when Lord Strath-
coma presented His Majesty with an
address and a gold medal from the citi
zens of Montreal in commemoration of
the visit to that city made recently by
the Prince of Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
Adams Given a Long Sentence.

Dedham, Mass, April 14.-This af-
ternoon, George Adams of Chelsea,
pleaded guilty to three charges of
breaking and entering at Weymouth
and was sentenced to a term in the
state prison of not less than IA years
nor more than Is years. Adams is an
old offender and has served three terms
in state prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
STARVATION AND EXPOSURE =
Caused Death of This Man Found at
Ashland, Mass.

Ashland, Mass, April 1.-THE body Of
an unknown man was found in Il pasture
near the Ashland town farm, today. Cor
oner Adams decided that the mans death
resulted from starvation and exposure
The unknown man was evidently a wood
chopper, there being an ak but a short
distance from the body. He was about
60 years old, C feet in height, and wore a
blue coat, overalls and rubber boots. The
name of &c. Pension" appeared on the
underclothing. 1t is believed the body
had been in the pasture nearly two
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
Hartford Brewers Strike Ended.

Hartford, Conn.,, April 1.-THE brew
ers' strike was ended, tonight. when the
owners and men came to an agreement.
The men will return to work, tomorrow
morning. The settlement was largely
due to the efforts of the Bartenders
Union. which insisted that the strike
was unjust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
Cutters Refuse to Return to Work.

Marlboro. Mass. April 14.-Twenty-
five cutters employed in the Rice &
Hutchins shoe factory in this city, who
have been idle for the past six weeks,
owing to shutting down of the fac
tory, refused to go back to work, to-
day. as agreed when they We're laid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
Rrook,xn plumbers on Strike.

New York. April IA general strike
of the journeymen plumbers in Brooklyn
went into effect all over that borough.
today, to enforce demand for an in,
the Saturday half-holiday. The union has
a membership of about 1900. This is the
first general strike Of Brooklyn plumbers
in 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
BRITISH BUDGET.
Continued from page ~

Burns, you deserved to be chastised
for the Philippines"
Henry Normal voiced the opinion of
the Imperialist Liberals when he said:
You cannot call it protection. 1t is a
tariff for revenue only, and America
will have no cause for retaliation But
it is irritating, without being compen-
sating. OF course, it will pass. If the
government told its supporters to eat
their hats they would do so without q
murmur. The regulation concerning
checks is slavish imitation of the
American action during the Spanish
American war;
Outside OF the House of Commons,
the income. tax and the increase in the
amount of the statement to be placed
on checks have created the most COM
ment. The man in the street" is gen.
orally voiced and angrily over these
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
Mans Mission on Earth.
Medical Book Free,

For men only; the young. mddle-aged
and old. Write today for this Wade Me-
cum Key to health and happiness. Send
cents for postage. Address The Pea
body Medical Institute, No. BulfnCn
St. Boston. Mass
The Peabody Medical Institute has
many imitators, but no equals.-Boston
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
samoset Cos. Viewers Strike.

Pawtucket, r. l.. April H.-Because
of some dissatisfaction over the amount
of their increase in wages, $50 weaNers
employed by the Samoset Co. with
mills in Valley Falls and Central Falls,
struck at noon, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
Butte Mines Again in Operation.

Butte, Mont, April 14.-All Of the
mines of the Anaconda, Parrot and
Washoe Cos, which were closed by the
hosting engineers strike, have resumed
operations with about half the force of
miners and new engineers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15

Mr.. Reed, 1E6, who has been spending
the past two weeks at his home in Frye
Me-. returned to college, Saturday night
The freshman class has voted to have
class caps and the order for them has
been placed. The caps are to have a
'B'' and " d5" upon them. They will be
Dartmouth green. the class color. and
the lettering garnet, the college color.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
General Strike at Bayonne, N. J.

New York, April IA general
strike was ordered. Monday. in all
branches of the building trade in Bay
onne, n. j. Fifteen hundred men are
affectp1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-15
VIM, H. Anderson of Lowell,

Lowell, Mass. April H-William n. An
derson. one of the most prominent of Lo-
well lawyers, died, this afternoon.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-05-14

o. l.. Bourn of Cambridge is work.
ing in the Messenger Office this week,
Mrs. W. A. Beebe visited at her old
home in Cambridge several days last
week.
The people at G. j. and A. s.
Moore's saw two deer in their field
Monday.
Lloyd Bentley, who has employ
ment in the Brush drug store at Cam
bridge, was at home over Sunday.
Mrs. c. A. Patten returned from
Cambridge, where she has been visit
ing for several weeks with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. s. Cornwell.
The following Comrades have been
detailed to visit the several cemeter-
les in town and attend to the deco
rations the coming Memorial Day
Gilmore Pond, Comrade L. L. Camp and D
Dingwall; Deleno and Lewis yards, Frank
Kenfield and A. A. Niles; Laport yards, W.
b. Patch aud j. R. Steen; Morristown Cor
ners, c. A. Davis, c. W Davis, W H. Good
ell and s. C. Eaton; Cadys Falls, Austin Will
kins, Ira Carr Samuel White, j. s. Waite, c.
H. Miner Morristown Plains, C. Bugbee, ].
B. Ladeau, and NJ. F. BatcheIder; Wheeler
yard, Geo. A. Bridge, G. W Currier, D. |.
Brown and D. D. Brown; Hyde Park Plains,
deo. E. Mudgett, A. A. Darling, R. C. Hanson
and E. Billiard: Pleasant View Cemetery, L.
N Mayott, Geo. W. Doty, W. G. McClintock,
Geo. A. Cheney, C. A Sanders nd H. Is.
Freeman; Morrisville Cemetery, A F. Whit
ney II. B. George j. W. Daniels, NJ. Fl. Bun
dy, D. W. Rodgers, o. w. Davis, and M C.
Mower.