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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
| scAwAs RETURNS. il
Declines to Discuss Steel Corporation
| Meeting Of Today.

New York, Feb. l6.--CharIes NJ Schwnb.
president Of the United States steel cor
por;ition. returned from Europe, today,
On me American liner 81. Paul. after an
absence of two months sp,nt In traynl
on the continent and Ia England. IA
was accompanied by his wife and sister
and was greeted when he landed Is Nj.
father and mother. Mr.. and Airs. J. A.
Schwab. his brother. Joseph Schwab. ana
a large party of friends. He declined to
fiscuss either his trip or the annual gen.
erai meeting Of the Steer Corporation
which will take place at lIobokcn Y. j..
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
BASKET BALL.

At Observation-Disclosures. A.; Catsklll, Z.
At Providence-C. Of p. -; Brown, Il
AT Wiiliamstown-Wiilia ~; Cornell
IL.
=. AT Hanover-Amherst, 81; Dartmouth.
At F'ranklin-Dean, 81: Lowell Y. N. &
A.. IL
At Observation-Disclosures. IA; Rogh lid
ers 10.
AT Andover-Phiiips Exeter, AZ; Har.
ward '05, q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
AT BOSTON,.
Two Survivors Attend the Exercises in
Faneul Hall.

R"stOn. Feb. 1.-THE first annual mem
orill service for those who lost theil
lives on the battlcship Main" in flavant
harbdr was held in Fancuil Hall. this
evening, under the direction of the
League OF Spanish War Veterans, w.
Survivors Of the dis1ster-SerSeant Franz
q. Thompson of Maiden, and Seaman
Frank Moriuine Of wtonvilie-occupy
ing places Of honor upon the platform
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
PREPARED FOR DEATH.
Two More Victims Of Dynamite Ex
pIosion About to Die.

Lawrence. Mass, Feb. ls---John Dona-
hue of nolyoke, and Dominica Papasodo
victims OF the dynamite explosions OF thn
new electric road in North Andover, Sat
urdey. were, sunday night, prepared for
death by Rev. G. NJ. DriscoH. They with
Is other injured men. are at the general
hospital. Two men have died previously
from Injuries received by the series OF
explosions, FRIDAY and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
Basket Ball Notes.

Through the efforts of Manager Wall 81
the Bates baseball club, an interschoias-
tic baseball league was formed In Lewis
ton, SATURDAY, 10 play IN that city in
June. The schedule VIII be: June 6.
Kent's Hin VS. Westbrook; June fore.
noon. BrsdgtDn VS.. Hebron; June :. az
Nternoon, winners TO play the decisive
game, To the winning team Bates Coz
lege Will present pennant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
Prince Has Not ApoIogized.

Bremerhaven. Feb. 16.-Previous to sal
Ing, Prince Henry, in conversation with q
referred To the report that he had writ
ten letter To Admiral Dewey, apclogiz-
ing for the conduct of the German squad
ron in Manila bay during the war with
Spain.
1T is all untrue" said the prince. II
have never written to Admiral Dewey in
my life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
IRISH LEAGUE DELEGATES
Given Reception at New York anc
Over $4,000 Pledged.

New York Feb. l6.--W. III. II. Redmond
and Joseph Devlin. representatives to this
country of the United Irish League, wert
given a reception tonight. by Irish Amer
leans OF this city. at the Academy of MI
sic. Subscriptions to the league amount
ing to over $JDo0 were announced. The
meeting was addressed by w. Bourke
Cochran, MIR. Redmond and others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Feb 16-The following
pension changes, resulting from the Issue
Of Jan. 80. are announced:
Mainc-Original, Thomas S. Benson.
sydney, 81. Increase restoration. reissue.
etc, Edward t. Willard, FoXcroft. IS.
Original. widows, etc, Ciimenia J. Rich
ards. Rockport, s.: Nancy F. Gardner,
Rockland. s.. Minor Of John PooIer
Fairfield. $l". War with Spain. Adelaide
Y. I-amson. mother, Westcogus, SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
Warning.

10 feel tired after exertion il one
'hlng' 70 feel tired before is another.
Don't say the latter is laziness-it
isht; but it's a sign that the system
ecks vitality. is running down. ma
pariila
ITS warning. ,too-and sufksssrs
7n p. begin taking Hoods at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
300 BODIES FOUND
In the Ruins of Shamaka-Many More
in Ruins.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE latest
news received here from Shamaka
concerning the appalling character OF
the earthquake at the place, and adds
that goo corpses have already been
taken out Of the ruins. l:ut the piles
of wreckage are so vast that the serach
is necessarily slow. Most of the VIC
Tins We're Mussulnans. The survivors
are encamped outside the ruins Of the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
ANDREWS AGAIN ARRESTED.
State Bank Examiner Now Taking
Part in the Prosecution.

Detroit. Mich, Feb. 16.-In police court
Saturday evening, Frank C. Andrews. ex.
police commissioner. was arraigned or
warrant charging him with having mis-.
applied funds OF the wrecked City Savings
Eank 10 the amount of Sa0j 900 and up
ward while he was vice president of that
institution. His bond was fixed at sl5.0oo
with two sursties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP
Will Be Signed, Today, at Madrid b,
the Queen Regent.

Madrid Feb. 1S.-The Queen Regent vii
sign the treaty Of friendship with til.
Tinted States, tomorrow. Gen. Weyler
the minister of war. will submit to the
Cortes a proposal Ia reduce the Spanish
army by four army corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
THE Slx-DAY RACE.
Hegelman and Cavanaush Win, Cover
ing 40 Miles, 4 Laps

New York Feb. i6.--In something like
enthusiasm the slS-day walk closed nj
Madison Square Garden. Saturday night,
at precisely l022. Hegelman and Cava-
taugh, the German-Irish team. took first
money, $3.50, winning handily from Shei-
ron and Guerrero, who got sl0hh sec
ond prize.
Fifteen teams finished in various stage;
of dccrepitude.
1t was weary plod all day long. No.
body tried to gain on anybody else. IN
stead the men walked around in lunches,
~, M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
The creeian 4 Total Loss.

Halifax. n. s.. Feb. is.-All hope OF
saving the stranded Allan Lire stear,rr
srecian has been abandoned The steam
er IS 50 firmly set on the rocks that ali
attempts 70 float her have proved futile.
Ioday. men were ut work strippinr tina
steamer Of everything moveable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
THOUSANDS DEAD.
Appalling Work4of Recent
Earthquake in Shamaka.
Towns and Villages for 20 Versts
Around Are in Ruins.
Three Hundred Bodies Recovered at
Shamaka Alone.

Berlin. Feb. left is reported here
from Baku, Russian Trans-Caucasia.
that thousands of persons We're killed
BY the earthquake in the Shamaka dis
trict and that the towns and villages
Tor 20 rersts around Shamaka suffered
severely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

Colonel s. A. Houston Of Lawrence.
an, has secured half a bushel of acorns
from the Mckinley farm Ia Ohio. nj :
taea - TO give them to people who will
piant them and grow living monuments
8" the martyred President 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
Baseball Notes.

batter and outfielder, signed a contract
Saturday. to play with Brooklyn and
captain the team during the season OF
lss2
The directors OK the Montreal baseball
club have sold the franchise 10 Charles
Dooley. its former captain-manager Un-
less he receives sufficient support By
March TO make the game 4 paying one
this year he says he will offer the fran
chise for sale at the annual meeting Of
the Eastern League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

Our wheat crop in 1901 was nearly.
45000o.o00 bushels in excess of the crop
of Russia. which Is our nearest COM
petitcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

Norway, ireland and Spain have more
blind people in proportion 10 population
than any other European countries.
Ireland Ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17
COOL AND COLLECTED.
Florence Burns Arrested for Murder Of
Walter S. Brooks.

New York, Feb 16.-Fiorcnce Barns, tn
Young woman who was arrested anC
locked up on suspicion that sle knew
something o. the death of Walter s
was arraigned in the Centre street court
today, and remahded TO the Tombs to al
low OF further investigation. This was
at the request Of the district attorney
office.
The affidavit on which Miss Burns was
held without bail until Tuesday was made
by Detective Colby and alleges that he
arrested Florence Burns on suspicion OF
having committed the act of homicide
as he believed from the facts that Brooks
was found with a gun shot wound in his
head and ''as the defendant was in the
hotel with Brooks, deponent asks that
him to produce further evidence con-
Meeting the defendant with the cause OF
this crime"
The. young woman, who IS 10 years. OF
age. has since her arrest maintained a
remarkably cool demeanor and refuses to
talk of the case.
New York, Feb. 15.--A 19-year- old girl.
20-year-old boy she loved, is the result II
the death in the Hudson street hospital
at noon, today, of Walter S. Brooks.
Death was caused BY a bullet wound in
the head.
The couple registered at the Glen Island
hotel at West and Cortland streets. last
evening, as John Wilson and wife,
Brookline." Brooks was son Of Thorn
sion house OF Brooks & Wells. II Jay
street; the giri was Florence Burns of
Flathush. daughter of Fred Burns, an
announcer at athletic games.
According to Brooks father, the young
man has been infatuated with the girl
and she was determined To marry him.
Nobody saw the girl depart from the
Glen Island hotel on Friday night but
AT midnight Brooks was found uncon-
scious and gas was escaping into the
room. a physician thought the case TO
be one of asphyxiation. and after he had
revived the patient he, went away, dan
ger of death from hsphyxiation having
passed. Later he appeared TO be dying
and was sent to the hospital. No revolt
yer was found in the room in the hotel
Miss Burns was found at her home in
Flatbush and placed under arrest. She
is : feet =. inches tall very pretty girl,
nj slender form and light brown hair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

The electric light towers Of Aurora. Ill
constructed in 1885, and the pioneer in
stallation Of that type, have been taken
down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

The population Of the Australian com
monwealth. according to the latest re-
turns, Is 3..--5,356.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

Paper twine stockings at three cents
a pair are the latest thing u .1s'ery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

NJ. J..
HeGelman and C'avanauEh, 80 1
Shelton and Guerrero, III .
Faley and Metkus, .3S !
Golden and Tracey, ..i9 1
Click and Uowarth. E2 /.
Noremac and CartriGht 81, (
James Feeney and William Feeny, Cos .
Frazer and sullivan, Co :
Davis and Carroll, GAS U
Dean and Campbell, SO q
Hecr and Ucer be5 o
Keller and Crop, 80
Kingston and Smylie. 3oS 2
Fest previous record S. miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

Cherbourg, Feb. 1G.-The Kronprinz
Wilhelm arrived in the roadstead at
$40 this evening, after pleasant pas
stage from Southampton. The weather
was splendid and there was no wind.
The. steamer stayed here but a short
tins, during which the band played Sc
lections from various airs. The Kron-
prlrz Wilhelm resumed her journey for
New York at O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

BreuIerhayen. Feb. 16.-Prince Henry
~ Prussia sailed for New York at 3.43
e. VI. Saturday, on the steamship
Ktonprinz Wilhelm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-17

London, Feb. IA message trans
mitted by the Marconi wireless system
from the Kronprinz Wilhelm, when
that steamer was 80 miles off the Liz
ard, reported: All we'll, weather fine.
sea smooth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03
ITO be continued
Natural Anxiety.

Mothers regard approaching winter
with uneasiness, children take cold so
easily. No disease costs more little
lives than Group. It's attack is 50
sudden that the sufferer is often be-
You'd human aid before the doctor ar
rives. Such cases yield readily to One
Minute Cough Cure. Liqnities the
mucus, .allays Inflammation, removes
danger. Absolutely safe. Acts im-
mediately. Cures coughs, colds, grip,
bronchitis, all throat and lung Jroub-
lie. +. S. Mcmahon, Hamp on, Ga;
"a bad cold rendered me voiceless
just before an oratorical contest.
intended to withdraw but took One
Minute Cough cure. 1t restored nv
voice in time to win the medal
LShuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03

so. He was a weak old man, q
clergyman, apparently. When he
had finished his paroxysm he came
nearer. Il have had bad attack
of grippe" said he. 81 am from
the west. l was travelling to Wash
ington to see about pension to
which l am entitled, for, you must
know, I served in the late war"
"Come right ill.," said I, land rest
yourself"
He came slowly into the yard and
walked haltingly up the gravel path.
That pleased me, his not walking on
the grass, and | made up my mind
that if lie was willing ia take the
little room over Mr.. Beldon's and
back Of Aunt Jane Mary's, l would
take him in. AT this rate it would
not be long before | should be able
to repay Miss Dacres what l owed
her and send her of. But stay!
Did l wish to send her off? Her blue
cyes-her light curly hair-her name
--Amaranthe!
We walked to the steps together,
the old gentleman and 1. | really
wanted to assist him, bYt was afraid
of hurting his feelings, so | went
slowly VI to the piazza and sat down
He had halted half way to cough
again, and as he seized upon the rail
thought that he would strangle.
Finally he recovered, wiped his
eyes, and came to where / sat.
arose hastily and drew il chair for
ward. into which he sank with a
grateful nod. He wore a frock coat
of shabby black and turned-dowp
white collar, what we used to- cal
a Byron collar. He had bushy eye
broWs, and thin side whiskers, and
long. thin, iron-gray hair.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03
What paper are you from ?"

What paper are you from?"
said /.
How did you know? Oh. nv ma
terials, l suppose. Well, then. the
Star Union" Wv
Il wouldn't take man from the
Star Union for his weight in pold -
said I.
whats the matter with the Star
Union" he asked Been sayinp
anything about you, or anyone con.
meet"
NO" said 1. 81 never get into the
papers. There is no reason WHY I
should, but / don't want to take
newspaper reporters. 1 have an in
valid aunt"
81 should like to interview her
-" He took n pad from his
pocket.
1--WE have a ghost in the house,
I'll write it up" He drew a
pencil from another pocket.
II have strange young woman, n
trained nurse, in my lower front,
and"
"Shc might give me an article on
the system of training nurses"
And news-but no! l won't
take you"
What were you going to say about
newspaper MANI"
Il was going to say that news
paper never knows enough to mind
it's own business, and l, for one, will
have nothing to do with them"
Then I'll go on to the Hail." said
the stranger, turning towards the
buggy.
Charley Blount," 1 called, eff YOU
let that man go to the Hall, you and
l are friends no longer. You know
what the ladies wish. Do it, and
don't let strangers come meddling in
Galtersville."
Charlie Blount looked uncertainty
at me. Then he turned to the
stranger.
II don't know as 1 can take YOU"
said he. EFF the ladies don't want it,
huff said"
men III walk.
Not eff Bill knows it," said Badly
Towner. Here, Bill"
well, I'm blessed! Deprive a man
of his liberty on the high-road in this
free country9 I'll see what the law
says to that and the stranger got
slowly into the carriage to drive
back to the village with Charlie
Rlount.
He had not more than taken his
seat in the buggy before Miss Dacres
dashed down the hill from the di-
rection of the Hall. rode up to the
side of the fence, jumped lightly off
in that way that experts have, and
leaned her wheel against the elm
tree. She stood looking inquiringly
at the two men.
What do they want?" she said.
Ones newspaper man." I re-
piled. "He wants to interview the
ladies up at the Hall, but as far
as l can, I shall prevent it,"
perhaps I'll let you interview ME
some day." said Miss Dacres, smiling
at the stranger.
"You're not what I'm after" said
the man as they drove eff,
Well said Miss paeses, sim glad
l,M Aot what he's AFTER" and came
in at the gate.
please do not walk on the grass"
| called. Just since you have been
here it's getting dreadfully worm.
"Am l the only one?" asked Miss
Dacres.
Niss,a said I, you are, or no.
and then | recalled the fact that Mr..
Beldon always walked on the grass
also. II must speak to him about
it," said I.
$40 whoms" asked Miss Dacres.
"Have you room for rent?"
The question was getting monoton-
Gus. turned quickly at these words.
This latest applicant for room at
my house seemed to have risen out
of the ground He began to cough
as soon as he had spoken, and
coughed violently for minute or
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03

disease. The mental depression has its
corresponding womanly weakness.
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription
changes fearful women to cheerful women
by curing the diseases which cause phys
ical weakness and depression of spirits.
It establishes regularity, dries unhealthy
drains heals Inflammation and ulcera-
ton, and cures female weakness.
Mrs. Alice Adams, of Laboratory, Washing
ton Co., Pa, says; with many thanks write
to let you know how am. 1 can say by Gods
help and your help anu we'll 1 have taken six
bottles of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
two of his Golden Medical Discovery and I
can do all my work can't praise your medi-
cine too highly. will recommend your medi-
cines as long as / live If any one doubts this
give them my address,"
"Favorite Prescription +" makes weak
women strong and sick women we'll.
Accept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak
women.
Keep the bowels healthy by the
timely use of Doctor Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03
nonnc sea!sers Exeur ons

HomeSeekerS tickets to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
treat Western Railway on first and
=. P. Elmer. G. P. A., Chicago. oct
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03
Special One WAY coIonist Rates.

Special One Way CoIonist Rates.
Very low rates to California and
Arizona points via the Chicago Great
Western Railway. Tickets on sale
daily during September and October.
Five day stop-overs allowed at certain
california points. Through tourist
,ars. For further information in
,uire of any Great Western agent, or
i. p. Elmer G.. z. A. Chit go. Ill. $50
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03

wife w no
has Hevery-
thing S he
wants." He
wa Il t S to
k II o w
what's t he
matter. But
t h e wife
can't tell.
Sll e o ly
knows that
she is de-
pressed and
respondent.
S IL C Il a
condition is
usually re-
la t ed to
some form
of wotnan1v
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-10-03
FEARFUL Or CHEERFUL :?

Whether woman is fearful or cheer
tul depends not on what she has materi-
ally. but what she is physically. Many
an indulgent husband is driven almost
to despair by the fearful outburst of a
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-19
News OF the Local World

For Sale or Rent.-Four room
house with water and gas. Good
location. Apply quick at OIL Re-
view Office. off
Captain J: H. Pine and family
left the city today for their summer
outing, which they will spend at
Cambridge Springs.
Jack Ritz, who has been calling
on friends In the city for few days,
left for his place of business at
Weston last evening.
Dr.. H. B. Meek returned last
evening from visit of few days
with his family who are rusttcating
at Mountain Lake Park.
Frank West, Of Jacksouburg was
calling on friends In the city today.
He reports Jacksonburg as being In
a Furnishing c. ndition.
John Magee, of north Wells
street, left the city this morning tor
the Wilson Run, Ohio, oil field to
look after his oil interests.
Don't fall to read the ad OF the
"Fair," they offer biggest values
ever before offered at their sales.
st
H. A. Sybert left the city this
morning for visit of a few days
with relatives at Monterey and
! other points In Pennsylvania:
A. ]. Jemison, a we'll known oil
operator of Middlebourne, left yes
terday on business trip of few
days to Fairmont and Weston.
Mrs. L. Vickers and daughter
Miss Cora, of the South Side, left
the city Sunday on an extended
wish to relatives In Belmont coun
ty, o
George S Wood,o of Plttsburg,whc
has been calling on friends here
and attending court at Middle
bourne, left for his home this
morning.
F. L. Dunken and family, of the
South Side, left the city this morn.
Ing K!ttaxning, Pa, where they
will visit relatives and friends for
a few weeks.
Mr.. aad Mrs. Harry West, OIL
Akron, Ohio. are visiting thell
cousin, Mrs. Abner c. Thomas, oil
Wells street. Mr.. West Is one oil
the leading manufacturers of the
Ohio city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-19
SCIENCE SETTINGS.

The suns flames spring at times to a
distance Of $4,000 miles from its sur
face.
In dry air sound travels LAP feet
per second, in water 1890 feet and in
iron 1850 feet.
The amplitude Of vibration Of the
diaphragm Of the telephone receiver in
reproducing speech is about the one
twenty-millionth Of an inch.
Fresh air contains about three parts
Of carbonic acid in 10000, respired air
about Al parts. and about five parts
will cause the air Of room to become
"clOSe."
HOlophane glass is a pressed glass
resembling cut glass, having vertical
prisms on the inside for diffusing the
light and horizontal prisms on the out
side for directing the light.
The following are found to be the
densities of the planets, water being l.:
Mercury, 3; Venus, 5.14; earth, $50;
moon, 3.34; Mars, 4; Jupiter, 1.35; Sa-
turn, O.6S; Uranus, 1.G9; Neptune, 2.29.
The star Arcturus, the hottest Of ce-
lestial bodies, gives us as much heat
as a standard candle six miles away.
This fact was ascertained by the ra-
diometer, an instrument which will
show the amount of heat given of
from mans face at 1000 feet dis
t1nce