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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
LAUGHABLE OPINIONS
OF the Morgan Steamship Lines Found
in London Papers.

London. April 29.-"Soft Soap and
Barney The Ship-owners and the
Absent-minded Government" are tive
scare heads in Tuesday afternoons pa
pers here. They are fairly representa-
tive of the general impression created
by the ministerial replies TO the ques-
tons in the House of Commons regard
ing the Americanization of the At
lantic.
But why is Gerald Balfour (presi-
dent of the Board of Trade) against j.
Pierpont MOrgan?' asks the West min
ster Gazette in urging the government
not to accept Mr.. BaIfours reassuring
statement and not to rely on the pas
s.Onate assertions of the sentimental!
attachment of the ship owners to the
British flag. Referrings to Mondays
statement Of the Shipping Gazette, the
Westminster Gazette voices the public
inquiry rs to the difference Dctwcen
the sale and the transfer of White star
Line shares to the shipping combine.
In the meanwhile another authorita-
tive statement in Tuesdays Liverpool
Express will serve for the subj of
further guessing on the part of both
he public ana the ministers.
The combine. says the LIVERPOOL EX-
press, on authority, viii prove much
more favorable to British interests than
up % the present has been suspected.
There will be no sale Of British ships
to j. Herpont Morgan. There viii be
combination of companies registered
on America. on the basis of nominal
capital. which will be the Individual
value of each boat in the various fleets
entering the combination. Each cargo
ana passenger boat will be valued sep
aratcly. There will be AN agreement
30 far as freight rates are concerned
ana the companies pooled ana viii De-
divided pro rata with the capital 1t
viii be seen that the separate manage
hnent Of each concern will b. continued
and that the company which can man
age its fleet most economically Will re-
ceive the larger proportion OF the net
profits. Provision viii be made where
hy other companies can DIN the COM
bin1tion 1t any time on similar terms.
As the majority of the ships will be
British This combination cannot be
managed adversely 70 British inter-
eSts."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Judge John J. Goody of Portland, is
to give up his law practice in that city
He contemplates opening an office in
Waterville, next month. He was judge
of the Deefing municipal court when
that city was annexed to greater Port
land, and is now member of the city
council.
Members of Co. C, Hyde Light
Guards of Bath, are anticipating de-
lightful outing during the early part
of the summer season when they will
go into camp for a few days. The
camp ground has not been selected, but
will be one of the many attractive spots
on the sea coast near the town. The
company win take a complete camp
outfit and will be as well equipped as
if they were going into active service
An outing of this kind meets the APP
probation of all of Baths soldier boys
for it will place them in splendid con-
dition for duty at the State muster In
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
A BILLION DOLLAR TRUST
May BE Formed by the Packers of the
United States.

Chicago. April pa billion dollar pack
ing trust is among the possibilities, if
the United States government should
succeed in maintaining its contemplated
injunction proceedings, says the TribunH.
The prediction is made in La Sale street
financial circles that the large packers
who may be made defendants in the fed
eral court will be forced formally to COM
bine, if the prosecution against them IN
der the Sherman antitrust law should
be successful.
The combination would be formed along
the lines followed by the United States;
Steel Corporation and would be made to
comprise practically all the beef pack
ing companies in the country. In the for
nation Of such a combination. continues
the Tribune an the mowers now denied
the packers with ere exception could be
legally exercised. The single exception
in the opinion of corporation lawyers.
would be the adoption of an arbitrary
and unreasonable schedule of prices.
Many attempts have been made in the
past to form such combination. but all
time OF p. ID. Armour the question OF
the formation of huge packing comol-
nation to include all the Chicago firms
was discussed but Mr. Armour stood firm
against all such proposals. 1t Is said that
at one time the project went so far as
to be considered by the heads of all the
large Chicago firms. but the question OF
the allotment of capital stock is under
stood to have been The rock on which the
plan went to pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
ALLEGED pREYFUS SECRETS
Given Out by M. lie Roux to Univcrsit,
OF Chicago Students.

Chicago. April 29.-AIleged secrets o.
the DR. Efus case. unknown to mamy
trencnm. II who followed closely the pro
cecdings pf the trial. were related 10 I'm:
versity ~ Chicago students. Monday BY
NJ. HugueS I.c R0uX. The French leo
turcr declared that Capt. Drcyfus admit
ted his guilt at the time he was partloncn.
Capt. Drcyfus not only was guilty Of
conspiracy against the French govern
ment nut he confessed to Il number az
charges ana asked for mercy when sign
ing "A petition for Il pardon. was the
statement with which the lecturer aston
ally admitted his guilt is not generally
known even by people who endeavored to
follow the case closely in ali its phases. =
M. lie ROuX explained to the students
that his knowing Of the case came largely
from the fact that. he was asked by
friends Of Capt. Dreyfus to take up the
defence Of the prisoner
AT the time my aid was sought" add
"a NJ. lie Roux. II told Capt. Dreyfus'
friends that | would take up the case if
they could show ne that the man wa;
innocent Of the charges against him
They were unable to do this.
You may ask why it is not conclusive
ly shown to the public that Dreyfus was
guilty. IT can be shown now but it will
not he en- account of the heated public
has been decided t'lat in .. years the
whole affair will be cleared. At that
time many records will be given TO the
public which through fear have not been
seen. except by examiners in private. III
y years people will be able to look at the
case dispassionatel", which they cannot
do now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
HAS A FINE RECORD.
Capt. r. r. Winnie Has Distinguished
Himself in the Service.


Washington. April 26.-Captain Rober.
Francis Winnie. one Of the American Off
GERS arrested at Venice. was appointed
second lieutenant IN the Marine Corps
after joining the district regiment immc-
diately after war with Spain was declar-
ed. He was in the fight at Guantanamo
in Cuba He was then assigned to the
Oregon and sailed to the Philippines,
where he had hard service, chiefly in the
nature of outpost duty; was in the battle
of Novelette,, where he acquitted himsel.
with great credit
He was sent with the marines to China
under Major Waller. during the siege OF
the legations, and was in the five days
march to Tien Tsin. Major Waller rec
commended him for bravery. For II hours
during the battle of Tien Tsin he was
under fire and Col Meade recommended
him for gallantry. He was in the lons
march TO Pekin and was made rankins
marine feet officer in recognition of his
fine service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

The arrest at Venice, Friday night,
Of cant. Robert r. Wynne, command
inc the Marine Guards OF the United
States cruiser Chicago; Robert %. Led
better. assistant surgeon Of the Chica-
go: Iicut john s. Doddridge of the
Chicago, ana Il marine named Wilfred
Langley on the charge Of disOrdcTly
conduct, and the sentences Of imprisOn-
mcnt and fines imposed upon them,
Yesterday at the san Marco police
court, Venice, continue to cause a SEN
sation here and ut Venice. The United
States ambassador, George v. l.. Meyer,
who was absent from Rome on an au-
tomobile, hurriedly returned to this
city, i'll an endeaVor to reach SOME ar
rangcment with the Italian authori-
ties.
Detailed reports Of the trials Of the
Americans say that the officers testified
that they We're more or less under the
influence Of drink, that they had acct
dcntally overturned table in the cafe
piazza at Venice and that they We're
violently seized with the intention Of
having them conveyed to a police sta
tiou, which they resisted.
The public prosecutor said he did not
Vercly criticised their conduct in Caus-
ing the disturbances. Distinguished
counsel were engaged for the defence
ana they maintained that the incident
Eal been greatly exaggerated and That
local feeling had been improperly
aroused. Counsel agreed with the pub
liz prosecutor regarding it being the
duty Of guests to behave correctly, but
counsel demanded that the magistrate
txaWinc the case il spirit Of serenity
and impartiality " hich counsel inferred
WAS lacking in the prosecutions at
titude. Continuing, counsel declared
that if the conduct of the officers was
blameobIe the action of the pretended
injured parties was more so in refusing
to accept just compensation and in
hunting FOR dollars.
The policemen had testified to being
struck with fists ana two civilians had
dcposqd 10 being injured on their heads
and arms by cane. The court took
q serious view Of the case and Inflicted
the penalties on the ground that the
uhiic officers had been violently op-
posed in the exercise Of their duties.
The question of compensation was re
fcrred to another court.
Tho penalties are generally consider
cd very severe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
A NEW IDEA.
Summer School Of Music in the Woods
of Maine.

Mr.. ana Mrs. Willis E. Bachelor will
open summer school Of music ut VIII
ton Lake, Franklia county. in this State.
which viii continue zen weeks. With rhe
musical temperament above for nature
is likely to BE- united ana il opening .
summer school in Maine. far from tie
cities noise and heat. Mr.. Bachelor ai,-
peals to the mlny-sided nature Of tn"
musical student and opens a path to
much pleasure in the hot months.
He has bought about ninety acres of
land ipon the east shore NJ beautiful WI
ton Lake, commanding Ill extended Vi "
Of mountains ana lake. Here ten camps
have been built overlooking the water.
one Of them is devoted to the dining
room and Kitchen arraugt ments alone.
The others are smaller, containing 'onr,
two or three rooms for the accommodate
tion Of from two 10 four persons. Each
little cHbn has its own comfortable beds.
furnishings and hreplapn.
This lovely spot, with It's mountain ais.
pure spring water, pur. inuI, fresh vesr-
tables from the garden, milk. cream, eggs
ana batter from the farm. ana altogether
healthful outdoor lilc hts been chosen as
best adapted to the development Of botiI
voice and health. All outdoor sports
like bathing, fishing Csa!nlun and black
bass. golf, tennis and laauutain climhins.
are at hand. The old luwn of Wilton i
within II ten minute Vllk, and the rail-
road stati0n is about mile distant MI.
and Mrs. Bachelor have given rccital5 il.
Maine for several summers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

articles of Incorporation at the Office Of
the secretary Of State:
Smith-Baker Commission Co. Or
ganiZed at Augusta, for the purpose Of
dealing in farm ana garden produce.
with 100000 capital stock of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President, f. l.. Dutton of Augusta:
treasurer, E. F. Whittum of Augusta.
Certificate approved, April 90, 1902
The Cooperation Exchange, organ
lied at Kittery. fol the purpose Of buy
ing, exchanging and selling business i'm
all its branches, with $4,000 canital
stock. of which nothing is paid il. The
officers are: President, A. NJ. Meloon .!
New Castle, y. H.; treasurer, Horace
Mitchell Of Kittery. Certificate ap-
proved, April rs, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
A 25-YEAR TERM
Given Ayiesbury, One of the Somer-
vile Express Thieves.

Dedhar, Mass. April Own. w.
Aylesbury, who is supposed TO be one
of the so-called Somerville express
thieves, and who was, last week, found
guilty of larceny from a building at
Hyde Park, was, today, sentenced in
the Norfolk superior court to q term OF
% years in the state prison ct Charles
town. The sentence was imposed un-
der the naDitral criminal act. When
the sentence was imposed, Judge Hardy
asked the former if he thought he had
brought the sentence upon himself. The
prisoner said tina; to certain extent
he did: that those deserving it the
most did not seem to get it, however
he continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
THEY WILL APPEAL.
The Officers viii Not TameIy Submit
to the Sentences.

New York, April 29.-According to the
Rome correspondent of the Tribune, Off
GERS of the cruiser Chicago just sen
fenced at Venice TOR disorderly conduct
will appeal their cases ana then ask for
pardon from the King.
Commander Beehler. the American ma
val attache at Rome, visited the minister
of marine. intending to express his regret
over the behavior of officers OF the Chi
cago, but the minister approaching his
embarrassing position, avoided the sub
ject ana expressed his admiration of the
American navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
TELL US THE TRUTH
Is Word Sent by Sec. Long About the
Venice Trouble.

Washington. Apr: 29.-Secretary LONG
has cabled directly to Capt. Dayton OF
the Chicago, ut Venice, for a statement
Of the facts connected with the arrcs:
Of some of the officers Of the ship vt
Venice. So far there has been no Off
cia! report on the subject to either the
state or navy department..
1t is fully expected that as a matter
Of comfy, if for no other reason, the
italian authorities will turn the prison
ers over to Capt. Dayton upon his prom
Use that they shall De dealt with accord
ing 10 the United States naval reSua-
tons for an enforcement Of the sentence
OF confinement in Jail would create vefy
disagrJeablc impression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
TIE MORGAN SYNDICATE
VIII Secure About Double Of Steam
ship Combines Stock.

New York. April 29.-There ~ the best
authority for the statement that the S-1.-
01r,o0o syndicate which is to underwritt
the international Steamship Co., will re
ceivc in rctIrn securities of the company
Us follows: $l0,@1 500 in new } per cent.
bonds; H-I.3J0GGo new preferred stock
S23tel~tp new common stock. Tho +yndi-
cate will continue operative until Jaau-
airy, 1874 unless previously dissolved BY
the man gers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
ANNAPOLIS CANDIDATES.
Among Successful Ones Is Douglas w.
Fuller Of Maine.

Annapolis. bal. Anril 2a-The recen,
examinations " candidates FOR admission.
20 the Naval Academy. which were held
in the various CITIES before civil serNioa
commi %sions as o si-nated by the Navy
department. show that e have rassrd ana
viii DC admitted s- cadets Syenty-fiVc
IT, all took tha examinations. among tha
successful candidates being: Douglas
NJ. Fuller, Maine: Roman q. Grady, Mass
achusctts, and George i. Kcene, Rhode
island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
Va ssaIboro GRANGE.

At the next meeting of Vassalboro
Grange May 6, "Childrcn's Night" VIII
be observed. A pleasing program viii
be furnished by the children, and ice
cream and cake served.
The hall fund was Increased by the
sum of 81. 81. as q result of the repeti-
ton of the drama, Diamonds and
Hearts" by the members of Vassalboro
Grange. April q. This makes a total OF
$50 from this play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
Wiscasset Grange.

Az the regular meeting Of Wiscasset
Grange last Wednesday evening, three
members were given the third and fourth
degrees and a fine supper served,
which was much enjoyed by visitors
from Freetown, Sheepscot Valley and
Woelwich Oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

Hon. ". II. Looney Of Portland, will
appear before the Governor and coun-
Gil, at the meeting this afternoon, in
support of the petition Of Asa Archi-
bald for executive clemency. Archi-
bald is serving a sentence in Portland
jail'for breaking. entering and larceny,
and the petitioners represent that he
is afflicted with pulmonary consump-
ton. Although County Attorney
Whitehouse has been notified of the
hearing ii is not know whether he will
appear or not.
Nothing is known at the secretary of
states Office as to whether the pardon
application Of MIS-. Mary T. Barrows
will be heard at this session or go over
until the May meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
Civil Service Examination, June 8.

The local civil service commission. will
mold an examination in this city, June
;. Examinations for assistant engineer
in the United States renitentiary Ser
vice. seamstress in the Indian service
physician in the Indian service ana
matron in tic Indian service, win b.
given. From the cligiblcs resulting
from The first examination It IS expect
ed that ccrtiicatiOn viii be made to the
position at assistant engineer in the
United States pcnitentiary SERVICE at
Atlanta. Ga, at a salary of 5000 per an
mum. and 10 other similar vacancies as
they may occur. From the cligibles re-
sultfng from the second examination it
is expected that certification will be
made to the position of seamstrcss in
the Shoshone School. Wyoming. at a
"a larry of $40 per annum, and to other
similar vacancies. 1t is expected that
ccrtifcati0n will be maze from among
those passing the third examination to
The position Of assistant matron as fol-
lows: Cantonmcnt Indian School, Okla
loma, at a salary of $500 per annum;
Rapid city School, South Dakota, at i
salary of $3.50 per annum; Carson
fNCiOci- NeNdud, at II Stidiy VI 93VV Gci
annum, and to other similar vacancies
as they may occur The examination
foY physician is given for The purpose
Of obtaining suitable person for the
White Earth Agency, Minnesota, at 4
salary of $500. per <annum. The appli
cants for the first three positions must
be over 20 years of age and the latter
between the ages of q and 50 years
Application should be made to the
United States Civil Service Commission.
Washington. d. c., or to the secretary
of the local board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
Neglect Means Danger,

Don't neglect biliousness and constipa-
ton. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure
such cases. NJ. t. Smith. Butternut,
Mich. says 'DeWitt's Little Early Rls-
ers are the most satisfactory pills | ev-
er took. Never gripe or cause nausea
Percy w. Means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
Editor Greater Boston, No. IS school Stree
Boston, Mass. -

Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills
are specific for all diseases Of the
Kidneys and Bladder, Rheumatisnia and
the Blood. They act at once, relieving
the symptoms by removing the cause,
and will cure finally any durable case. !
They positively contain no opiatcs,
narcotics, mercury or injurious mineral
drugs, and, being in pill form contain
no alcohol. ta
Alcohol, which is present in all liquid
kidney remedies, where it has to be
used to prevent fermentation and pro-
mote false stimulation, is deadly
poison to sick kidneys or the bladder.
Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills
are sold only in boxes containing 100
pills, by all dealers in medicine, or will
be sent by mail, postpaid, upon receipt
Of price, 20 cents per box-a cure at
the neorse,c rrire --s..zs<.s,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
STATE HOUSE.
Names Banks Never in More
Prosperous Condition.
Penobscot Farmer Waits Deer Re-
strained from Eating Crops.
Governor and Council Meet at O'clock
This Afternoon.

Hon. T. r. Timberlake, State bank
examiner. has completed the examina-
ton of % banking institutions of the
state, out Of 1913 now doing business.
This number includes savings banks
trust and banking companies and loan
and building associations. Thus far h.
has gained upon the work over last
wear: that -. at this time in 1901, he
had been unable 70 make so many ex-
aminattous as he has this year. He
says that there never has been u time
Since he has occupied the office until
This year whom there has not been
some bank demanding special care and
attention. ana from which frequent re-
tulus we're required. But now, says
Mr. Tiubarlahe. tine banks al seem to
b. wei able 70 take care Of them
selves.
MI Timhcrlake says that he never
saw tbs banks look SO we'll us they do
now Their assets in some particu
lars show an increase over that Of las
year. ana 1901 was Il remarkably pros
porous year.
The bank examiner is now engage
i'll preparing the figures for the State
assessors upon which The semi-annual
tax viii be based. Whether the tax
Will be increased much if any over the
Inst @ssess mont III November last o.
moi cannot now be determined. The
ta;, Tor the last period was the largest
in the history Of The State, being $3.50
1883 on savings banks alone. There
may possibly be an increase but it will
D. snaht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS;
AIS Broadway, Prov, r.

4oS bTOaHWay, Fr0v., II. J.,
Nov. -, 1900.
Dear Sir-Plcasc seEd me box OF your
Pineapple and Buttcrnuf Pills. II they are as
efficient as vopr Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney
pills you will,have good advertiser. had
the backachc every morning. just below my
shoulder blades. which ] presume was rhcu-
matism, and it got so l dreaded to retire mt
night. After three days use Of Smiths Buchu
Lithia Kidney Pills ii disappeared entirely.
the cheapest cure on record. Very respect
fully, q. f.. ROBINSON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

Although ordinary wood alcohol is 2
poison Ohio is the only state whicf
prohibits its sale on that account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

Arabic is tho sacred language of 2l1.-
00n 600 people who dwell in all quarters III
the globe, ANA as least 2,Uto. 800 are no u
under thc care VI the United States i'll
the Philippine Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

The work of the April term of the
supreme court at Portland, was prac-
tically completed. Tuesday. and Judge
Peabody will adjourn finally, Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
West Barnstable, Mass.
Nov. &c, 1900.


ieTT SiT-'Fhc box Of Smiths Buchu Iithia
Kidney Pills ami letter received. | have had
Inflammation OF the bladder Of thirty years.
standing, and your pills have done me more
good than any medicine ever took. Enclosed
ind twenty five cents for another box.
Yours most respectfully,
T.. Il. FISH, West Barnstable, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
A Sure Cure.

For all kinds of sores. burns. bruises. or
other wounds DeWitt's Witch Hazel
SalYe is a sure cure. Skin diseases YIELD
to it at once. Never fails In cases of
Piles Beware CT counterfeits. Percy w.
Means
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

Adamson's Balsam for cough, or cold
on chest or lungs. 1t is truly 4 Won
derful medicine. No other remedy has
made 50 many remarkable cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30

Russian physicians assert that horse
flesh is more nutritious than beef.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-30
PARDON EXPECTED
From King Victor Emmanuel
for Chicago's Officers.
Not Expected that Washington Will
Offer Any Assistance.
The Sentences Are Generally Consid-
cred to Be Very Severe.

Rome, April 29.-It is reported here
that the United States minister VIII
not interfere in the case OF the I'M
prisoned Americans, officers OF the Chi-
cago, but il is anticipated III oiilclal
circles that King Victor Emanuel VIII
pardon the prisoners.