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The age-herald., 1902-03-28
REPUBLICANS
 OUTCENERALED. Richardson and Underwood
 Took Them by Surprise CHARGES PRINTED BEFORE 
Committee Appointed by Speaker Will Begin It's Work of Investigation lmmedIateIy-Repu
 Showed Unwllllnpness.
BY wATTERsoN sTEALEY.

Washington, March 2.-(Special.) - The committee appointed by the speaker of the House to investigate the charge that Danish West Indies was used in bribing members of Congress will begin its work at once. The mcst important point brought out in the proceedings today was the evident unwiihngness of the Repub- lican side to join with the Democrats in ordering an investigation. Had 1t not been that the Democrats, under the lead ership of Richardson and Underwood. completely outgeneraled and took by sur prise the Republicans the matter would have gone over until tomorrow and in all probability been voted down.
 More Investigating.
 If the next House is Democratic. which there will be q great deal of inyestigat- ing of Republican methods during the past six years. and the present is a good time for the House to get its hand in, even though the Danish West Indies bribery charges amount to nothing, as Is possible
 The charges when brought up in the House today did not create much of sensation. as they had been printed a week ago in Philadelphia newspaper. It will be remembered that there was practically no opposition in or out of the Senate to the purchase of the islands. For this reason 1t Is not likely that Christmas had to promise $500oOO to get the treaty confirmed. If he did he was a regular Christmas present for the Wash inston lobbyist The chances are that Christmas Is not as soft as would be supposed and that he will be the only person to loSe oug by the Investigation.
 Pettus Working for the coosa.
 Washington, March N.-(Special.)- .)-Sen- ator Pettus appeared before the Senate commerce committee today and made a strong statement in favor of amending tho rivers and harbors bill as 1t passed the House so as to provide an appropria- ton for the Coosa river, The Senator told the committee that the river, If To- cated in New England, would have been locked and damned thirty years ago, and made navigable. It is believed the Sena- tors argument before tho committee will be productive of result, and that the bill ns reported by the Senate committee will contain m appropriation Tor the river.
 Howle VIII Be Removed.
 Washington, March H.-tSpecial.)- )-Ths post office department will remove Post master Howle of Dadeville, Ala, as soon as a successor can be agreed upon H. E. Burkstresser and G. M. Howle, a cousin of the incumbent, are candidates for the office
 Alabama in Sixth Circuit.
 Washington, March N.-(Special Jun der a bill introduced by Senator Hoar, chairman Of the judiciary committee, de- fning the judicial districts of the United States. Alabama, Georgia and Florida will constitute the sixth circuit. The bill is understood to have the indorsement of the members of the committee, and will likely be passed.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
RURAL LETTER BOXES.
Committee to Meet in Washington to
 Consider the Supply.

Washington, March q. - Postmaster General Payne has appointed the follow ing committee to meet here April 1 and consider questions regarding the supply of letter boxes on rural free delivery routes throughout the country: William E. Amin, special agent in charge Of the Western division of the rural free deliv- cry service; F. B. Gaitree. supervisor dis- trict No. 3, and Charles Lynn, supervisor district No. of that service, and Post masters Wills of Nashville, Tenn, ana " H. Marigold of Bridgeport Conn.,
 The committee will recommend the policy to be adopted by the department as to whether only certain designated boxes shall be used, whether postoffice patrons may erect any box without limit or re- striction, or whether standard of size, shape, durability and materials should be prescribed by the department
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
STATE DEPARTMENT HAS
 AN EXPLANATION READY

Washington, March 2.-rt Is said that the answer of the state department to the Richardson resolution directing an investigation into the charges made in connection with the Danish West Indian treaty will disclose the fact that. &C., cording to the Record, the United States government has refused to have to do with any persons as party to the treaty who were not directly connected with the Danish government.
 The department also placed on record It's determination to pay no commission to any person on account of the cession of the islands. It will be pointed out that our government had no right to dictate
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
OPEN DOOR IN CHINA.
United States Has Been Sounding Ger
 many on the Subject.

Berlin, March 27.-The Associated Press has high authority for saying that the government of the United States has been sounding Germany as to how far the latter country would go toward main- taining the "open door" in China
 This inquiry resulted in obtaining from the very head of the German empire the impression that Germany, while willing to take an identical attitude with the other powers for the "open door would not in a final instance oppose something that Russia really desired.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
REBEL STEAMER CAPTURED.
Prisoners Wearing Red Bands on Hat
 Caused Excitement.

Panama, Colombia, March N.-Great ex- citement was aroused here this evening by the arrival of the government gum boat Chucuito, towing a schooner filled with men wearing red bands on their hats. the insignia of the revolutionists.
 The Chucuito met and captured the schooner off Capira. She Is laden with salt and ammunition for the revolutionary general Lugo. who Is operating in the vicinity of capira. The correspondence capt ured with the steamer is said to be of considerable value to the government.
 The revolutionary general Herrera, and his staff are reported to be on their way to Ch.riqui on board the gunboat Pa dilla. The government boat Boyaca is on the lookout for other revolutionary ves- sels.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
SMITH TALKS TO oUEvARRA.
Insurgent With All His Force Will
 Surrender April IS.

Manila. March 27-General Smith, who is in command of the American forces on the igland of Sanar, had a three-hour in- tcrview yesterday with the insurgent General Guevarra and several officers of bis command Guevarra succeeded Gen. eral Lukban as insurgent leader in Sa- mar and has signifed his intention of surrendering to the American authori- tics. It was arranged between General Smith and General Guevarra that the latter, with the entire force under his command and all their rifles would sur render April 15 The serviceable rifles are to be burned. z70 in number. Of these, 125 are Krag-J Jorgensens.
 General Smith, referring to his inter view yesterday, said he was surprised al Guevarra's bearing and that the leader impressed him as being a man of re- sou.cee and devoted to high purpose.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
TO TODAY'S PAPER
Page One.

Congressman Richardson of Tennessee creates sensation in House by exposinp an effort to bribe members of Congress to ratify Danish West Indies treaty. Incessant rains have caused great dam age in Mississippi. Democrats outgeneraled Republicans in passing Richardsons resolution to inves- tigate bribery case. General Otis is now on retired list.
 Page Two. President Roosevelt sends message to Congress asking authority to appoint diplomatic corps for Cuba. Senator Patterson sharply criticizes General Funston. Miners and operators hold conference, and strike will not be called April l as expected.
 Page Three. CullInan county grand jury recommends Impeachment of Hon. R. H. Lowe, solicit tor of Eighth judicial district Governor Jelks Investigating Pike coun- ty lynching.
 General state news.
 Page Four. Roosevelt's eccentrfcities may lose him the Presidential nomination. Gossip heard in local hotels. Editorial comment on current events
 Page Five. Rainfall of seven inches in 4s hours- Suburban street cars find 1t hard to keen going.
 President Don H. Bacon of the Ten-les- see Coal. Iron and Railroad Company corrects erroneous reports about Enslav steel plant.
 Police and sanitation and finance com mittees empower Mayor to purchase new patrol wagon or additional horses for old one.
 Three hundred dollars realized for Wal ton monument fund by performance at Auditorium.
 Page Six. Social news and amusements
 Page Seven. Local and foreign markets.
 Page Eight. Rain knocks out baseball practice. Iron prices will not advance. Races and general sporting news>
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

to the Danish government as to what it should do in the matter of paying con- missions
 As 1t has been assumed in quarters that the failure of Congress to appropri- ate the $5,0Od0O0 which was to be the price paid for the islands would. in it. self, cause a failure of the transfer of the territory, it may be said that the construction of the treaty at the state de- partment is that directly upon the ex- change of ratifications, the islands be- come the property of the United States without waiting for the payment of the money and the failure of Congress to make the appropriation would simply leave outstanding a debt of honor against us
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
-NEiLs GROIN.

ing further that if the present treaty was consummated and permitted to take eff feot Denmark would be obliged to stand before the world as having made use of. and the United States as having accepted such negotiations as said Christmas sets forth and describes in tho above mention ed report, and since it was thought that that would place the people of the two nations in an unfavorable and regretta- ble light I was requested by the party referred to, to journey with all speed from Copenhagen to Washington, and lay before the representatives of the peo- ple of the United States the facts touch- ing certain parts of the negotiations In order that any further steps taken by the United States towards causing the tax ing effect of the treaty in question might be done with a full knowledge of the sit- nation. WELLS GRON."
 Washington. March 27, 1909.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
PLOT TO MURDER WALLER.
Scout Gives Testimony Before the
 Courtmartial at Manila.

Manila. March N.-At the continuation today of the trial by comt-martiaI of Major l.. W. T. Waller of the marine corps for the execution without trial of natives on Samar Island, a native scout by the name of Smoke was on the stand.
 Smoke testified to the existence of a plot among the native leaders of the Waller expedition to murder Major Wal leT and Lieutenant Williams. He said that when the marines had rations they shared them with the natives. The scout also said that he personally had suffer- ed severely from hunger
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
RUSSIA WILL HOLD MANcHURIA.
Anglo-Japanese Alliance Has Sealed
 Destiny of That Territory.

London, March 2S.-In a dispatch from Moscow the correspondent of the Daily Graphic gives an interview with a Rus sian staff officer who has returned from Amur, Siberia The officer is quoted as saying that the Anglo-Japanese alliance has sealed the political destiny of Man churia, which, says the officer, will never pass out of Russian possession.
 The brigandage rampant there will be used as justification for the retention of Russian soldiers there indefinitely
 The correspondent says the officer de- clared that to his certain knowledge a fully detailed plan for the civil and mill itary administration of Manchuria has al- ready been elaborated and will receive the Czar's signature in due time
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Rev. Henry Tupper Is Dead.

Richmond. Va, March 27-The Rev. Henry Tupper, D. D.. died at his home here today. aged "A years. He was born fin Charleston. S. C., and among his schoolmates were Timrod and Hayne, the poets, and the famous Dr. Burns. Dr. Tupper came to Richmond about thirty years ago. For twenty-five years he was corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board of the Southern Baptist convention. Until recently Dr. Tupper had occupied the chair of Biblical History at Richmond College.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Cholera Has Abated.

Manila. March 27.-It is believed that the cholera here has abated. The cases recorded today are of a milder form and Americans here have ceased to be alarm ed concerning the outbreak. The disease has been entirely confined to natives and Chinamen. According to the statement of the medical authorities, issued at noon today. there have been, since the begin ming of the outbreak, sixty-seven cases of cholera and forty-eight deaths from the disease
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Eorhea Painfully Hurt.

Peoria, H., March T.-Clarence Forbes was badly injured here tonight while in the ring with Jack Ryan of Cleveland. He had fought almost nine rounds and was just preparing to put the finishing touches to Ryan. He made a vicious right swing and Ryan tucked very low. In coming up his head struck Forbes and the latter fell to the floor in great pain. Referee Lynch called 1t an accident and awarded Forbes the decision.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Fight on Derby Night.

Louisville. Ky. March 27.-The South ern Athletic Club announces that 1t has matched Tommy Ryan and Jack OBrien for a contest at Louisville on Derby nght, May 3, for the middle-weight cham pionShip.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Philippine Bill Nearly Ready.

Washington. March N.-The sub-com- mittee of the Senate committee on the Philippines is practically unanimous in favor of permitting the present silver standard in the Philippine islands to re- main undisturbed.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Eioht-Round Draw.

Oshkosh, Wis. March 27.-Art simms of Akron. O.. and Otto sielor of Chicago fought eight fast rounds to draw to- night
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
The Weather.

COLDER: BRISK SOUTHEAST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS FRIDAY.
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scontjnued on Third Pssel
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The Key to Success

Is generally turned by ths man who adv0ruses and keeps his name and business before the peoplA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
THE CHILD'S INFLUENCE
Stops Contest Over Divorce Suit ir
Court at Portland.


Portland. Me, April "a child's pres
once in court brought about a sudden
termination of a contested divorce trial
in the supreme court, Saturday.
Charles FL. Tenney. Casco farmer AMI
lumberman, charged his wife, Annie l..
Tenney, now of Medford. Mass. with de-
sertion. She brought a cross libel, charg
ing cruel and abusive treatment and nom
support. She further alleged that he had
prevented her from seeing or commune
eating with their 12-year-old boy.
While the jury was at recess, Mrs.
Tenney beckOned to her boy, who was
sitting beside his father. The boy aske 1
if he should so to her, and his father
gave his consent.
She took the child on her knee and they
wept together. Then Mr.. Tenney went
and spoke to his wife. 1t was the first
time they had exchanged a word in near
ly three years
Judge Peabody prolonged the recess.
called the attorneys together, and SuS-
that Mrs. Tenney withdrew her cross Ii
bel. and a divorce was granted the huS-
band on the allegation of deSertion. he
being given custody of the boy on condi-
ton that the mother should visit the
child at reasonable times and that ne
should be allowed to visit her. The hus-
band agreed to pay the wifes costs of
defending the divorce action.
The jury was excused until Monday,
and the numerous Witnesses Were dis
missed.
Mrs. Tenney will reside with her broth
er in MCdfOrd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
Capital Notes.

The Italian Chamber of Deputies, Sat
urday, approved without discussion the
purchase of a building in Washington,
to be occupied by the members of the
Italian embassy.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr who has quite
recovered from his recent illness, will not
return to Groton, Mass. this spring, but
has resumed his studies for the rest of
the season at Mr.. Preston's school in
Washington, where his younger brother,
Kermit, is n student
The public buildings bill will be report
ed to the House, Monday. 1t carries ap-
preparations amounting to $l5,0000Jo
which is $4,0Oo,OO0 larger than the public
building bill reported several years ago.
New England congressman have been
working industriously in behalf of new
public buildings, and that section Is well
taken care Of Congressman GiIlet feels
certain that Northampton will get it's
public building. The Senate. Saturday.
passed bill appropriating $4,000 for the
erection of a postOffice building at Mar
blehead This bill was introduced in the
Senate by Senator Hoar and in the House
by Congressman Moody.
The treasury surplus for the current
year is nearly $63.O00O08 which Is $1s.-
100000 in excess of the surplus this time
last year. There is also a marked in
crease in the available cash compared
with last year, this fund being now $50.
1000 greater than a year ago. The act
repeating the war taxes will reduce the
internal revenue receipts, as brewers, dis
tillers and others to be affected by the
repeal will conduct their business be-
tween now and July /, when the act be-
comes operative, so as to keep their OUT
put within the current demand. Not
withstanding the prospective decline In
receipts. it is probable the surpluss or
June 20 will be nearly 800, 900 600 The re
ceipts of the postoffice department fol-
! the quarter ending March 81 were owe
+, 81, 600, 600 in excess OF the expenditures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
"YoU MEAT EATERS"
The Baltimore Man Says Things.

You meat eaters who are ailing in
any sort of way might take valuable
hint from the following:
A gentleman in Baltimore writes, For
a long time l steadily ran down be-
cause of an intense pain in my side,
and also in the pit of my stomach.
was miserable and everything l ate
caused distress. / fell away from 1S5
pounds to $50. Lost my ambition for
work, was drowsy all of the time, felt
tired in the morning as l did upon
going to bed at night.
Il was n steady meat eater three
times day for several years. Some
body told me that If would change my
diet and take GrapeNuts Breakfast
Food at two meals in the day l would
improve. Il made the experiment and
in less than two weeks began to i'm
prove very rapidly. My appetite came
back, and l slept better than l had for
months.
Il used Grape Nuts both at break
fast and lunch and ate little meat
for dinner. but not much. 1 discovered
that few teaspoonfuls of Grape
Nuts would furnish more nourishment
than quantities of meat.
My Improvement has continued I'M
Ill now I weigh 1875 pounds which is a
gain of about As pounds in five months,
and 1 feel in magnificent condition.
Please do not publish my name If you
use this letter but | will gladly tell
any person of the benefits received If
self addressed, stamped envelope is
sent" Name given by Postum Co..
Battle Creek, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
57TH CONGRESS.
River and Harbor and Philippine
Bills for Senate.
War Claims, O|eo and Anti-Anarchist
Bill for the House,
Death of Major Pruden, One of Presi
dents Secretaries.

Washington, April 20.-The Senate
will begin the week by taking I'D the
river and harbor bill tomorrow and
resume consideration of the Philippine
government bill. 1t is not expected that
much llme VIII be required to get the
| river and harbor bill through the Sen
ate, as it is generally approved by SEN
ators. Senator Frye, chairman of tn,
committee on commerce. who had
charge of the bill, today, expressed the
opinion that there would be no debate
on the bill and that it would PASS as
soon as it could be read. 1t is nov,
understood that Senator Rawlins. Sc
Nor Democratic member of the Senate
committee on the Philippines, will lead
off in the Speechmaking in opposition
to the Philippine bill, to be followed by
other members of the committee and
other Democratic senators. The opin-
ion is expressed that the bill will be
before the Senate for at least three
weeks.
The early part of the coming week in
the House of Representatives will be
devoted to routine business with pros
pect tnat some important general legiS-
lation may be taken up during the lat
ter part of the week. Tomorrow will
be devoted to District of Columbia
business. Tuesday to war claims and
Wednesday to the oleomargarine bill,
which was amended by the Senate.
During the remaining day of the week
it is practically settled that the anti
Anarchist bill Of Chairman Ray of the
judiciary committee, will be considered
The measure is much more stringent
than the Anarchist bill provided by the
Senate. Plans are on foot for consid-
erinS the omnibus public building bill
during the latter days of the week
This measure has not yet been report
ed from the committee on public build
inss and grounds. but it will probably
be completed early next week so that
it can be taken up later in the week
Beyond this no exact program has been
arranged. Two appropriation bills, the
agricultural and naval bills, are about
ready and may be brought in at any
time, and the Military Academy appro-
priatiOn bill is on the calendar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
GEN. j. F. ANDERSON
Passes Away Suddenly at Portland, at
Age of 6S Years.

Portland, Me. April 2o-Gen. John F.
Anderson Of Boston. died at the Cumber
land Club here, Saturday, after brief
illness with Bright's disease, aged Us
years.
Gen. Anderson was born in Wiscasset,
Me. but had lived nearly all his life in
Boston, and at the opening of the C1vli
War he went out as major in the 24th
Massachusetts Regiment. returning at the
close of the war with the rank of brig
adler general
He engaged in business soon after re-
turning to Boston, and for a number OF
years was a member of a large dry goods
firm. He was a member of the Somerset
Club. Eastern Yacht Club and Country
Club of Boston, and of the Cumberland
Club Of this city.
A widow and three daughters, all OF
whom reside in Boston. survive him. The
daughters are Mrs. Charles r. Curtis.
Jr. Mrs. Frank S. Barker and Mrs. Reg
inaId Bangs.
Gen. Anderson was adjutant of the 24th
Massachusetts Regiment, and served with
honor throughout the engagements a.
Roanoke Island. Associated with Cen
Anderson, while member OF the Zlth
Regiment were Police Commissioner
Robert F. Clark of this city, Lieut. Col.
+. l.. Osborne Mai. Robert IL steven
son and Police Commissioner Partridge
of New York. His father was at one
time Governor of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
COL. CRoWDER's REPORT
Submitted to War Department on Brit
ish Station in Louisiana.

Washington, April 20.-Col. E. H.
Crowder of the army, who has been in
vestigating the charges that the Brit
ish government was maintaining a sup
ply station in Louisiana for horses for
the use of the British army, in it's fight
with the Beers, has arrived here and
saw Acting Secretary Sanger of the
war department, today. to whom he
outlined the nature of the investigation
he had made and submitted report
Mr.. Sanger declined to talk concerning
the report. Tonight, Col Crowder and
Mr.. Sanger saw the President and the
latter was informed of the nature of
the report Col. Crowder would make.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-21
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, April 19.-The following
pension changes resulting from the issue
of April 2 are announced:
Maine-Original, lather Baker, Sold err
Home, Togus. S. War with Spain. Will
liam III. WEIGH, Saco. S.; George III. Fox,
Ridlonville, Sc. Increase, restoration, re-
issue, etc, Joseph f. ClOugh. Rockland.
81; Samuel Asher. Sherman. 81: William
+. Sennett, Meddybemps, $17; Sylvester
Higgins, South Norridgewock. $12; Charles
Dodge, Kenduskeag, SIC. Special accrued.
April s, Joseph w. Grant, East Bangor,
SO