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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
DARING DEEDS
By DeIarey's Men in Escap-
ing From the British.
Some of the Most Exciting Adven-
lures of the Entire War.
Gallant Death of Canadian Who Re
fused to Surrender.

Pretoria, March 2S.-About 1900 Beers
under Delarey, Liebenberg, Kemp ant
Wolmarans, were within the area oi
Lord Kitchener's latest movement, but
! though surprised by the rapidity dis
played by the British troops, gaps il
| the latter's line enabled most of tho
| bur@hers to escape.
From the first prisoners captured il
| was learned that Gen. Delarey himself
was outside the actual Gordon, having
| slept some distance westward but Lie
benberg, Kemp and other Boer com
| manders We're inside the columns of
troops.
The first body, consisting of about 500
| Beers, sighted at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, March "a, retreated at full speed
making for a gap between the British
columns.
A race for the opening ensued. Brit
ish mounted infantry, which had al
ready ridden upward of 30 miles.
pressed their tired horses until they
gave out. when the men jumped off and
raced forward on foot. Some of the
mounted men, however, We're able To
saliop right into the gap just ahead of
the burghers. whom they met with a
warm fire.
These troops also succeeded in driv-
ing back another body of 800 Beers who
were forced to desert the guns they
had captured from the Won Donop con-
voy southwest of Klerksdorp) in Feb
ruary.
The Beers tried to get through sew
eral openings, but on each occasion
were forced to double back until they
ultimately found a gap and passed out
of the British lines within sight of
klerksdorp. Night fell before the pur-
suing columns could overtake the
Beers
Five Canadians who fell out of their
column and tried to work their way
back were surrounded by a Boer force
and made splendid defence. But
finally seeing their case was hopeless.
four of the Canadians surrendered. The
fifth, however, Indignantly refused to
throw down his arms and continued
single handed fight until he was
Killed. This was regarded as one of the
most interesting Incidents of the day
An instance of the resourcefulness of
the Beers was given by Liebenberg and
several hundred men. Taking advan-
tage of the confusion of the drive.
Liebenberg and his followers formed n
commando similar in arrangement to
that of British column and moving
close to one of the numerous gaps in
the British lines, succeeded in reaching
this opening before their ruse was de-
tected and got safely away.
The guns captured from Won Donors
convoy Were brilliantly recaptured by
the Scottish horse, who charged up to
the muzzles of the artillery and rode
the ,Boer gunners off their feet before
the latter had a chance to fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
TWILL BE COSTLY.
Jerome Will Stop Gambling If City Will
Paw the Bills

New York. March 2S-District Attorney
Jerome announced today, if the city
would pay the bill that he could stop
gambling here. He said:
Il can close very big gambling house
in town IL the comptroller will accept my
vouchers for the expense in so doing 1t
would cost at least $1,000 to get into
Dick Caniields to get corroborative
evidence. Do you think the comptroller
would pay a bill for $3.50 lost at roulette
He would say that the city is not going
to spend its money that way
Referring to the alleged loss of 81 900
Mt one sitting by young millionaire in
Caniield'S house the district attorney
said that that amount to man with
900 was not nearly as bad in pro-
portion as the losses of poorer people in
pool rooms and policy shops.
DO you think the police department
will be regenerated in your term of four
years in oflice?' was asked. -
Yes. I do; l think. howeveRFthat it
will take at least Is month"; hrse. AXE any
show in that direction. TES m kegs of
the police department I'll blacol. Par
fridge is a nice old genPk.an. who is
immersed in the details ST his depart
ment and don't know whN is going on
They will find out when thS.time comes.
Col Partridge is a firm oklgentleman.
who will do his fun duty. lee,as been
in office but three months ;Ge q hard
ly had time to arrange thepo mas polic-
ing of the city. Simple~,
Asked about the expen{ getting
evidence. the district atto4F of sid that
the committee of 10 had Sey $4,000 in
that way. spending in sompent snces 500
or $500 to get evidence ffMst single
house. The defendants, would then, he
said. be placed on trial and sent to the
city prison for a few days or fined a small
amount. The results were discouraginS,
he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
DEEDS OF VIOLENCE.
Continued from page ~

almost to the center of the windpipe
The girls jugular vein was just missed
in the course Of the knife.
He then turned on Miss Gillespie's sis
ter and threatened her. but instead Of
assaultinG her he turned and ran to the
rear of his house. where he attempted
to commit suicide by drowning in pond
situated near his home He was prevent
ed, however, by n man who had given
chase. and was taken into custody.
The wounded girl was carried into the
house and aid was summoned. She suf-
fered greatly from loss of blood but the
flow WAS stayed and the girl ordered to
the hospital. Physicians express doubt
as to her recovery, although the wound
while serious is not considered as espec-
tally dangerous.
Why the man assaulted the girl is not
known definitely. 1t was stated that
there have been difficulties between the
two families Of late and that he took this
means of avenginS what he considered a
wrong done him. Other than that it is
stated that Cronn is slightly demented
and although he has been able to attend
to his duties as Waterman at the mill,
his mental condition has been serious for
some time.
He will be arraigned in the local court,
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
Calls for Total of $49,316,395 AS Com
p'eted, Friday.

Washington, March 2S.-The sundry
civil appropriation bill, the most i'm
portant of the government supply
measures, was completed, today, by
House committee on appropriations
The bill appropriates $49,316,395, being
$12, 463,042 less than the regular and
supplemental estimates and $12,519,51i
less than the appropriations for the
current fiscal year.
Among the contract items provided in
excess of the present appropriations
are for public buildings, $3,S39,646;
Yellowstone Park, 100000; Louisiana
Purchase Exposition for government
building and exhibit, $1,04S,000; per-
manent census office and 18th census
$1,400,000; sea coast battery sites, etc
$1.537, $50; river and harbor continuing
contracts. $5,SS2,557. Some of the other
main items are as follows: Chicka-
manga and Chattanooga Park, $4,000;
Chinese exclusion act, 100000; de-
Tending suits Spanish treaty claims
commission, $4,000; enlargement OF
military posts, $1.537.O5O; preventing
deposits in New York harbor, $4,000;
portrait of VIM. Mckinley, $500;
Shiloh military park. $4,000; Vicks-
DuIS PARK, SlUVUUU.
Some of the public building items
over $4,000 are: Chicago, $1,000,000
Cleveland, $4,000; New York City.
$150,000.
Some of the river and harbor con-
tract items over $4,000 are: Boston
harbor, $4,000; Providence river an6
Narragansett bay, r. l., $4,000; i'm
proving Mississippi river from moutl
of the Ohio to Minnea polls, s25O.000;
New York harbor across Sandy Hool
bar, $4,000; New Haven harbor
Conn. 1900.
The bill contains a general pro
vision directing the secretary of wal
to report at the next session of Con-
gress a proposition for the consolida-
ton of the existing commissions hav
ing charge of the several national mil
itary parks or substituting therefor
commission consisting of one or more
members to have charge under the wal
department of all military parks.
Another provision restricts officers
and managers of the National Home
for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers to per
sons whose military or naval service
would render them eligible for admis-
sion to the Home.
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57th CONGRESS.
Continued from page -
in America and in the Philippines. The

in America and in the Philippines. The
full committee will meet, Monday, anC
it is the hope of the Republican mem
bers that the authority will then b.
given to report the bill to the Senate
The provision in regard to mintagt
is that the Philippine currency shall bt
coined in the Philippines as soon a:
thu facilities are provided, but that il
the meantime it may be coined in the
United States mint at San Francisco
The dollar provided is made lega
tender in the Philippines but not in tn
United States.
The Republican members at thei'
conference also considered the question
of authorizing a legislative assembl!
for the Philippines, but concluded t.
omit all legislation of that characte'
and also to make no provision for dele
gates or commissioners in Congress
from the Philippines.
Provision for a complete census o
the islands is, however, to be included
in the bill. This is not to be mere
numbering of the people, but an in
quiry into their educational attainment
and property requirements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
RAIN IN TENNESSEE
Is Fast Sending the Rivers Up to
Danger Point.

Nashville. Tenn, March 2S--Rain has
allen steadily throughout this section
# the state since early morning, the
weather. bureau reporting the precipi-
alton at 2-21 inches. Reports from all
directions tell of washouts and wrecked
bridges, railroad traffic south of Nash
lille being entirely suspended. Prop
rty losses will be extremely heavy but
% far the loss of only one life is re-
ported.
The Cumberland river at Nashville
oso nine feet between noon and dark,
oday, and is still rising.
Late advices from Columbia say
Duck river is Sc feet above low water
mark and rising at an alarming rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
NOT A CANDIDATE.
M. A. Hanna Disposes Of Rumors About
Presidential Aspirations.

Tomah. Wis. March Ex-senator Mar
Gus A. Hanna has written a letter to C.
w. Crotty Of this city. stating that hi
is in no sense a candidate for the Pres
idency in 1904 and requesting his friends
to discourage any movement to that end
Mr. Croty wrote to the senator some
days ago and, yesterday, received an au-
tograph reply as follows:
United States Senate,
Washington, d. c.. March p, 1902.
c. w. Croty,
Tomah, Wis.
Dear Sir:-I have just received your let
ter of the 18th inst. and wish to assure
you of my thorough appreciation of the
high compliment paid me in your sugges
ton in reference to the nomination for
1904 | am grateful for such friendship
and confidence, but will say in reply thai
| am not in any sense candidate ano
trust my friends will discourage any
movement looking toward that end.
Thanking you for your courtesy, | re-
main,
Yours truly,
NJ A. Hanna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
A STRANGE ARREST.
A. B. kehew Charged With Forgery on
Late Mrs. French.

Toston. March 2S.-As the outcome of
long conference at the Office of Chief
Of Police Pierce between police officials.
Lawyer Harrison Durham and the two
sons of the late Mrs. Julia b. French.
who was recently found dead in her
Back Bay residence. Alfred r. Kehew,
So, who lives with his parents in Cam
bridge. was arrested, this afternoon,
charged with forging the name of Mrs.
French, in September, 1900, to a certifi-
cate of transfer of 100 shares of Mas
sachusetts Central Railroad stock val
ued at $1,000. 1t is intimated that there
is considerable back of the arrest of
Kehew. which does not appear on the
surface. but there are some who be-
lieve that the matter will be amicably
settled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
WARNING AGAINST CROWLEY.
The Chicago Priest May Lead Friends
into Hot Water.

Chicago, March 2S.-In an official
letter sent to every Catholic priest in
Chicago, today, Archbishop Feehan is
sued a sweeping order in the contro-
versy of the Rev. jeremiah J. Crowley
and his friends with the diocesan au-
thorities. The letter reads:
1--WE hereby notify you that the Jere-
miah J. Crowley, whose public acts and
utterances have given grave scandal to
the detriment of religion, is in open re-
bellion to legitimate ecclesiastical au-
thority, therefore any priest Of the do
cese of Chicago who assists him by
moral or financial aid or offers him en-
couragement of any kind whatsoever is
ipso facto suspended"
The letter is signed by the archbishop
and by Chancellor +. X Barry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
WHEELROPE TANNED.
Cause of Collision Between the {. r
Hunt and Marguerite.

Providence, r. l., March 2S.-A story OF
the collision of the four-masted schooner
Edwin X. Hunt and Marguerite was told
by Capt j. p. Tripn of the latter vessel
while MOI serious in consequences. was
one of a most peculiar nature. The wind
being fair when both vessels were coming
down the Chesapeake. they were making
ABOUT Il knots: Without warning vince
rope on the Hunt became damned am
she shecred in toward the Marguerite ii
a way which threatened a serious disas.
ter. Warned by the shouts of the crew
OF me Hunt, the Marguerite was kept OF
just in time. but the quarters of the YES
sells came together with solid impact
lacking only the force necessary to stav,
in the planking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
A $50, 00C FIRE
In Building at Nos. 81 to So Franklin
Street, Boston.

Boston, March 2S.A loss of 100000 re-
suited from fire, tonight, that riddled
the two upper stories of the five-story
building, 81 to SO Franklin street, oc-
cupied by Redding, Baird & Co., artists
and workers in loaded and stained
glass. and caused the thorough wetting
down of the two floors beneath, two of
which We're occupied by the same firm.
and the street floor. occupied by Wyck-
off, Seamans & Benedict, typewriter
agents. Redding, Baird & Co.'S. loss is
$4,000, fully insured, while the damage
to building by fire will reach $4,000, and
the loss of the typewriter concern as
much more by water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
MRS. HULDA JAkEMAN :;
Wife Of the President Of the Elders Of the Mormon
Church, Salt Lake City, Utah. Recommends
Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for Woman's Periodic Pains.

Surely great constantly PUBLISHING from m
Il. Pinkham'S
of this
portrait we pentte to publish would allow this
service to her indeed purchase
induce young OF social position to allow
used in connection with remedy.
Vegetable Compound
Lydia Il. Pinkhans Vegetable Compound
If there is anything about YOU
special i'inxham.
Amerv, Il experience
treating female Address Mass
advice is free and always h@pfE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
MANCHURIAN CONVENTION
Agreed Upon by Russia and China and
Will Soon Be Signed.

London, March 29.-The Pekin CORE
spondent of the Times cables that Paul
Lessar, the Russian minister to China.
and Prince Ching. president of the Chi
nese foreign office. have agreed upon the
main conditions of the Manchurian con-
yention and that the early signing of the
agreement is expected.
The evacuation of three provinces is 10
be carried out in three successive pc
RODS of six months from the signing OF
the convention. Various vague conditions
such as IF the state of the country per-
mits.' are to be excluded from the agree
ment. 1t Is stipulated that the conven-
ton be ratified within three months from
the day it is signed.
Continuing. the Times correspondent
says that China is inclined to agree to
Germany's demand for the extension OF
the railway from Tsin Flu in Shan Tuns
province, across the Grand canal at fe
Chau to Ching Ting, on the Pekin-Han-
kow line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
JACKSON FEELS EASIER.
Flood Situation Some lmproved-Traf
fic Not Yet Resumed.

Jackson. Miss, March 2S lie flood
ituation is somewhat impro-ed, today,
o far as the railroads are concerned,
out traffic has not yet been resumed
rom Vicksburg or Meridian. Mail from
he North arrived, today, sc hours late,
,ut no mail has come in from the
south in two days.
Pearl river continues to rise and is
low spread out over a wide portion OF
country in the vicinity of Jackson.
The flood from the upper country is
)einS felt here and Pearl river has al
'eady backed up to within 100 feet of
he old capitol. Scores of families
moved to high ground, today. So far
here has been no loss of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
READY TO TESTIFY.
w. c. Brown and Abner Mckinley De
clare Christmas Charges False.

New York, March 2S-Wilbur c. Brown,
partner of Abner Mckinley, whose name
is mentioned in connection with th2
Christmas charges made public in Con-
gress. yesterday. has sent the following
letter to Representative Dalzell. chair
man of the investigating committee:
Dear sir:-The papers, this morning.
contain extracts read in Congress, yes
terday from insidious charges alleged by
one Walter Christmas in connection with
the purchase of the Danish West Indies.
SO far as these charges relate to Mr..
Abner Mckinley and myself they are m
qualifiedly and maliciously false in every
particular
II shall be glad to appear before your
committee at any time you may desire.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) wv. C. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
PEOPLE ON ROOFS.
New Albany, Miss, Under Water and
River Still RISING.

New Albany, Miss, March 2S.-The
rainfall for the last "a hours and the
wind for the last three hours have been
extraordinary. The water in ITALIA
1atchie river has risen five feet, this
.vening. washing away the long bridge
at the end of the town. Water has
isen to the lofts of dozen houses and
the inhabitants are on their roofs
waiting boats. which are being Sc
cured for their rescue. Trains have
been abandoned. Thousands of dollars
worth OF damage has been done in the
county and the waters are still rising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
DRAINED WITH AN AXE.
Kentucky Woman Murdered in Home
by an Unknown Man.

Jellico. Tenn, March 2S.-Mrs. Green
Older was murdered at her home at Sax
ton, Ky, eight miles north of Jellico,
last night, b. an unknown man, who es-
capped.
Mr.. and Mrs. Older returned from
church services about 9 O'Clock. Mrs.
went to the hen house in the rear. a
moment later he heard his wife scream
and running to the front door he saw an
unknown man disappearing. Older ran
into the house and found his wife dead
on the floor in pool of blood. She had
been Drained with an axe, which was ~
ing by her side.
Excitement is intense and it is feared
that violence may be attempted II the
murderer is caught by the posses now or
ganiZing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
EVANS RESIGNS,
Will Take Effect When Another Posi-
ton Is Found for Him.

Washington. March 2S.-Commissioner
of Pensions Evans has placed his resig-
nation in the hands of the President. 1t
will not take effect until some important
position in the service is found for him.
The pension committee appointed at the
last annual encampment of the G. A. r.
to investigate the affairs of the pension
bureau. has made its report to the Presi-
dent. 1t has not yet been decided as to
when the report will be made public, if at
all. 1t is stated that the policy Of Com
missioner Evans will be continued by his
successor.
Soon after Gen. Terrence left the White
House. Commissioner Evans called at the
request of the President and remained
with him for some time. He declined 10
discuss the question of his retirement
from the office of commissioner of pen
SionS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
ELECTRICAL STORM
Adds to the Already Bad State at
Tupelo, Miss.

Tupelo, Miss, March GA terrific
rain. wind and electrical storm passed
through Tupelo and neighboring country
this afternoon. 1t approached rapidly
from the west and did considerable dam
age in the town. The wind was terrific
and binding sheet of rain accompanied
it. Plate glass windows chimneys and
many trees that lined the street were
blown down. Seventy-five negro cabins
and a negro church which had Just been
completed were blown down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
SOUTH FLOODED.
Continued from page -

Southern Railway between Meridian
and Selma. Two trains were lost on
the Alabama & Vicksburg. this morn
ing; two on the Mobile & Ohio and one
on the New Orleans & Northeastern, ~
miles south of Meridian. No trains
have entered or departed from Merida
since Thursday afternoon. Several Sc
-'ious washouts are reported. The teie-
graph wires are down and some points
are entirely cut off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
SHOT THROUGH HEAD.
Murder Of Wealthy Farmer Near Home
at Garretsvilie, Ohio.

Warren, Ohio, March 2S.-William Tic
kox, wealthy farmer living near Gar
retsvillc. was found murdered. last night.
in the woods close by his home. He had
been out gathering maple sap when he
was shot through the head. His dog led
a searching party to where the body was
found covered with brush. Robbery. X
is thought was the motive of the crime.
There is no clue to the murderer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Ieyds Not After Interviews.

Paris, March 2S-Dr Leyds. the Euro
cally denied, this afternoon. the report
published by the Figaro. yesterday. that
he was to have an interview with Lord
Rosebery, Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man, the Duke of Devonshire and other
Liberal members who are now in Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
CAPITAL Notes.

General Ell Terrence. commandment
chief of the Grand Army. luncbed with
the President. Friday.
1t was announced, Friday. that Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt will deliver the diplomas
at the graduating exercises of the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, May 2.
The civil service commission will short
ly institute q test system Of annual ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
Rhode Islands New Divorce Law.

Providence, r. l.. March 2S.-The di-
vorce law which has been the subject OF
so much discussion during this session of
: the General Assembly. today. passed the
House unanimously and became law.
BY its royisions a resident of two years
In this state>>is necessary before applica-
tion can lawfully be made for divorce.
Under the old system a residence of only
one year was necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

Paris municipal council has request
cd the project of the Seine to forbid
the throwing of paper streamers in the
coming carnival. as they injure the
trees and their remnants dirty up the
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
@MA-r~

rhia a:gr aturc L On every bog Of the seuu:1.
LAXATIVE Br0mo- QIinir,e a.hls..
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NEGRO Ravisher Hanued,

Selma Ala. March 2s-Wfll Harris.
coIored who assaulted and murdered a
Young negro girl was hanged here, to-
day. ..-l-..s.---.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29

An injury to the tongue Is repaired b,
nature with more rapidity than is TIL,
case with any other part of the system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-29
70 CURE GRIP in TWO DAYS

laxative Bramo -Cuinine removes the
snnse Y w. Groves signature on every
box Wedksat.0