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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
THE PACIFIC CABLE.
Advantages Of Government Control Is Shown 10
House Committee.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE advantages
of government control of the projecte i
Pacific cable We're presented, today, be-
fore the committee of the House. Adni-
raj Bradford. who has had charge of tie
cable SoundingS: Gen. Greeley, head OF
the signal service. who has devoted much
attention to this subject; Capt Russell.
who has done much of the cable work in
the Philippines. and Thomas f. Clark
vice president of the Western Union Tell.
graph Co., We're among those present.
Mr.. Clark said the plan presented by
the Commercial Cable Co. contemplated
exclusive arrangements with the lines in
the Far East, the effect of which would
restrict the business to this one line. pre-
venting competition and such advanta ses
to the government and public as would
accrue from competition. Mr.. Clark emf
phasized the prospective commercial de
velopment of the Orient and Americas
trade in that quarter and emphasized the
alleged disadvantage that would accrue
from any private control which would. he
said, tie up the business for the indefinite
period and place the Far Eastern links Of
the cable system entirely under foreign
control.
Gen Greeley stated that about 10,O0l
miles of cable ard telegraph was now
under government charge. He was
cfic project and showed the extent 20
which governments We're extending their
control of cables. Gen. Greeley said an
Anne rican cable to the Philippines would
lands. He cited instances of the current
news appearing in the Philippines coming
by foreign cables. presenting the affair :
OF Germany and other countries. but no
mentioning the most important develop
ments in the United States.
Gen. Greeley stated that during tin
Spanish-American war it became nee $
Sary for him to secure control of the
Haytien cable for 80 days at $1,000 n dav
In time of war ne said. it was impos sibl,
to observe due secrecy when cable lines
were under foreign control. He had dis
cussed the subject with President McI<in-
ley, who was favorable to an american
cable under American control, in peace
and war"
Admiral Bradford was favorable to
having the cable laid. operated and con-
trolled by the government us, a naval ami
military necessity.
If there was Il war with Great Britain,
tomorrow, Admiral Bradford said II
would be impossible for us to communal
cate with the Philippines. Admiral Brad
ford said the navy department had made
all the soundings, had found a practic.-
Bile route, which was all ready for the
government to begin operations on. !;
started from Monterey. Cal, which he
considered a better point than San Fran
cisco. He did not recommend a cable o:
Anne rican make. as the industry was no.
developed here, and it was essential t.
get the best the world produced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION
Must Be Postponed One Year 10 Secure Hoped.
Tor Foreign Exhibits.

Washington, Jan. 1I.-Snce arriving
IN Washington, cX-Gov. Francis, presi-
dent Of the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sitlon, and Adolphus Busch. chairman
of the committee on foreign relations
Of the Exposition. have become con-
vlnced that if the Exposition is to Sc
cure n really notable collection of for
eign exhibits that will eclipse the eX-
hihits heretofore sent from European
nations to other Expositions. there
must be postponement of the opening
of the great fair to be held at st. Louis
from 1903 To 1904.
The gentlemen named made an adj
mission of this fact. today, in the
course Of n conversation at the White
House where they had called to inter-
est the President in efforts they are
making to urge on foreign governments
the desirability of full and complete
representation at the st. Louis Expo
sition.
Prior to this call they had seen a
number of the ministers and other rep
rcsentatives attached to the foreign
legations and embassies in Washing
ton and as result had become con-
WINGED that elaborate foreign exhibits
could not be counted on for an exposi-
ton in this country during the year
1903.
In order to interest foreign govern.
ments it is the desire of the Exposition
management that the foreign agents OF
the Exposition be appointed and &C.
credited by the state department anG
steps are now being taken to that end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Adam Ryan of Philadelphia, got the
decision over Jake Magmer of Milwau-
kee. after six rounds, at Milwaukee,
Wiss.. Friday night. Kid Black of Chi
cago. and Young Scotty of Denver,
went six fast rounds to a draw.
The Pere Marquette Railway Cos.
steamer No. struck the bar at the
mouth of the harbor at Ludington,
Mich, early Friday, while attempting
to enter in a high southwest gale. and
was scuttled in feet of water. The
nine passengers and the crew of 81
were taken off with their breeches buoy
apparatus.
A special to the Salt Lake Tribune
from Spokane. Wash, says: Lying
guarded in n lodge building of the Or
er of Washington is an unknown can
didate for initiation who was severely
hurt during the ceremonies, Thursday
night. He is watched by fellow MEM
beys, who refused to give his name
and are using all efforts to prevent 1t
from becoming public.
The Chicago Record Herald, Satur-
day. will say: The Could and Hartman
interests are engaged in struggle for
trans-eontinental rtaffic which will test
TO its uttermost the strength of the
community of interests. The fight
which the Goulds have begun for
recognition as trans-continental fac
tor through the Ogden Gate is the ex-
n,anation of the withdrawal of the
Missouri Pacific from the Colorado and
Utah Association and the refusal OF
its officers up to date to re-enter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
800 PERSUNS DEAD
And as Many More Injured by
An Earthquake
Which Visits State of Guerrero IN
Mexico, Late Thursday.
People Camping Out Under Trees.-0ther DIS
tricts Suffer Heavily.

uexico civ. Jan. 1T.-One of the
,nost terrible catastrophes ever record
Cd in the state of Guerrero is reported
IN have occurred, late yesterday after
room. when an extremely violent earth
,,ake shock was felt at ChilpancinS)
causing a great loss of life and inJur-
ing MANY persons. Details from the
stricken district are very meagre, but
scattering reports received here indl-
cate that probably 300 persons were
killed and as many more injured. IL
is known that the state capitol. the
parish church and many business
houses and residences are in ruins and
there is much suffering as result OF
the awful seismic disturbance. one of
the edihces that suffered most was the
federal telegraph office which explains
the. paucity of news that has reached
this city so far.
Later meaGre details began to arrive
here. The telegraph lines and appara-
tus at Chilpancingo were badly uam-
aged, but the employees. all of whom
were uninjured. quickly proceeded to
erect an improvised telegraph office on
the outskirts of the city. The number
of deaths was greater in the parish
crowd of worshippers were gathered
there for the afternoon service. The
solid masonry walled roof came top
ping down on the worshippers. as if it
had been wrcnched from its bearings
by a thousand strong hands. Several
people were killed there.
The war department has ordered tie
troops in the neighborhood to cooper
In, he. Of
work is completed it will be impossible
to learn accurately the number of vic
Tins 1t is believed, however that this
is one of the most destructive seismic
phenomena that has occurred in Mex
ico. The greater part OF the people OK
Chilipancingo are now camping out
under trees around the town. which is
five days journey from the national
capital.
Farthuuake shocks were felt in many
other cities and towns. In Mexico City
the earthquake took place at SIT yes
trIday afternoon, and was of such Nlo-
Ience as to shake the most substantial
buildings. The PanAmerican Congress
was in session and many of the dele
gates were greatly alarmed. The first
moy ement was one of trepidation and
an easier Oscillatory movement north
northeast to south-sOuthwest. The
duration was 50 seconds. The damage
in the city was only slight.
The state of Guerrero has always
been the focus of seismic disturbance.
Reports received here. tonight. state
that the shock was very severe at
chilapa No casualties are so far re-
ported from there. In duration the
Chilpancingo shock was less prolonged
than that at Mexico City, having lasted
20 seconds against s. seconds at the
capital.
The earthquake was also very heavy
NJ Iguala. in the state of Guerrero, de-
stroying the parish church and many
buildings in the city and neighborhood.
Among the latter was the sugar mill
of Gen. Frisbie, an American. The mill
lad just been completed and fitted up
with American machinery at a cost of
$4,000. The property loss Is immense
throughout the state of Guerrero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
THE ISTHMlAN CANAL.
Senator Morgan Reports on Panama Cos
Offer. Routes Will Be Investigated.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator MOI
gan, chairman of the Senate committee
on inter-oceanic canals, made DrleI
report to that committee, today, as the
result of it's investigation OF the STATUS
of the Panama sale proposition. lie
stated that he had called upon the
President and Admiral Walker, chair
man of the isthmian canal commission,
and had learned that the President had
impressed upon the commission the
necessity for an early report liking the
time at the close of the present week.
and that the admiral had said that IN
accordance with the instructions the
commission probably would be pre-
pared to report by Saturday night. he
also stated that he had learned of1l'
tally that the French government had
made no proposition to the united
States in connection with the Panama
route and further that nothing had
been heard from the government OF
Colombia on that subject.
A subcommittee consisting of Sena-
tors Harris, Kittredge and Foster was
appointed to take testimony concern
ing the various canal routes sug-
gested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
ONE DEAD. .oss DYING.
Young Man and Young Woman Come 10 Un.
timely End At coiien, ~.

Gotten. H.. Jan. IA horse and buggy
stopped in front of a livery barn here.
last night, without a driver. Investigsi-
ton showed the buggy contained the
dead body of Miss Gertrude Clifford. who
lived near Donnellson, and Fred Brock
man of this place, unconscious and al
most dead. The girls death was caused
by a bullet wound through the tempo.
Brockman had two bullet wounds in the
head. 1t is doubtful whether he will liv,
ness he refused to say anything except
that a letter would be found In the buggy
which would explain matters. The letter
was found in his overcoat. Officers tool
charge of it and declined to make publ,
it's contents.
Miss Clifford was a member of a Hight,
respected family and was about 20 year.
of age. Brockman is 20 years of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
Dixon and Tipman Fight a Draw.

Baltimore. Md, Jan. T.-Georga
Dixon and Joe Tipman fought 20
rounds to a draw before the Eureka
Athletic Club here, tonight. Dixon did
nest of the leading and landed oftener
than the Baltimorean, but the latter
came up strong and in the last round
knocked the eX-champion all over the
ring in one of the fiercest rallies ever
seen in this city. The decision rem
deiad by Referee MantZ seemed a thor
oughly popular one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

The mandate of the United States SUI
preme court in the case of the United
states against Benjamin d. Greene and
John F., William T. and Edward A.
Gaynor. charged with completely in the
frauds for which Capt o. NJ. Carter is
now undergoing imprisonment was re-
ceived at New York, Friday. by the
United States circuit court. Judge La
CODE made an order directing the four
defendants to appear in court, Monday.
when they will be surrendered to q
marshal and taken to Georgia for trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
FAIRFIELD.

Good Will Rebekah Lodge, No. so, has
he following staff organized for the
coming year: N. G., Mabel Merrill; v.
J.. Mabel Rackliff: p. N. G., Bessie
Srown; chaplain, Adelia Merrill; con-
iuctor. Isabel Knowlton; warden, JOSE
'hine Gillette; Queen Esther, Mary
Fray; Hannah. Ann Tozier; Rebekah,
Helen Rackliff: Deborah, Clara Marble:
Ruth, Laura Richardson: Naomi. Abbie
Nhitten; Hebrew women, Esther Fur
'er and Della Scammon; Banner bear
ers. Bertha Mclaughlin. Jennie Ireland,
Sadie Woodman and Viola Choate;
diriam. Lizzie Poland; captain, Vesta
vhitten; drill master, b. F. Rackliff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
Capital Notes.

The Kentucky Senate, Friday, unani-
mously concurred in the House n so
ton asking Congress to provide for the
election of United States senators by d..
rect vote.
Orders have been prepared at the war
department for the return to the United
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
s7th CONGRESS-.
CONTINUED from page ~

For 20 years the United States paid
bounties to deep sea fishermen.
THE President of the United States
has general supervision of regulations
to enforce the act"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

Mrs. Clarence Pierce has returned to
her home in Gray, after a vIsot of sew
al weeks with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

What is said to be the first live
musk-ox ever brought into the United
States reached Chicago from east OF
the Mackenzie river. far within the
Arctic circle, last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE following
Maine postal changes are announced
Weeks Mills to Augusta. From Jan. IL
1902. omit Church Hill disc; no change il
distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

Mrs. Fred Magoon returned, Thurs
day. to her home in Scion, after spend
ing a week with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

The governor of Timor has taken
measures to prevent the obstruction of
sandal trees. that the natives, attracted
by the profit they obtained cut and
spoiled. Licenses must be obtained. and
the forests where there are sandal trees
are not to be set on IRE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

Iceland still clings to the old barter
'ystem. Little trade is done in the
sland with cash, says British Con-
sular report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
MRS. J. E. O'D0NNELL,
President Oakland Woman's Riding
Club, Chicago, Sends an Unsolic-
tied Letter to Mrs. Pinkham, and
Wants It Published. T.
Sick Eight Years with Female Trouble and Finally
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.

The already Of Mrs Pkham becomes
letters
Mrs. O Donnell here
The troubles
liable pain disturb the
inflammation the wherever the
trouble Lyda f. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound find and
it. Read Mrs ODonn letter realize that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Mary Spear of St. Adams, VT.
is in town to spend the remainder of
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

London. JAN 1S.-The Amsterdam corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says that IL
is; definitely known that the recent vis.
to London of the Dutch premier, DR..
Kuyper. resulted directly from Mr.. kru-
ger and the Boer delegates having been
persuaded officially to waive their claim
the Beers who are still fighting. A gath
ering of prominent Beers has been ar
ranged for tomorrow at The Hague at
which il may be decided to make tenta-
five feelerS for peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

One hundred thousand letters ara
posted in the wrong pillar boxes ID
London every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

Fire insurance premiums in London
have increased betkeen 400 and 500 per
cent. during the last six or seven years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
ROYAL BLUE LINE
TOURS
, .s.sg,,r sol 81 'sa :;.o...

(Execept hotel accommodations at
Jacksonville).
One day stop at Washington on
going trip. Solid vestibule trains
Washington to Jacksonville. Other
dates, Feb. 10 and "a. Personally con-
Quoted tours leaveI
WASHINGTON Boston, Feb. Is.
March IA ami %.
April II and %. May 9. SIS covers all
expenses except suppers on Fall River
Line. Five days in Washington. Stop
Comfort and Richmond. For tim
eraries and Guide to Washington APP
JOS. p. TAGGART, N. f. p. A..
III Washington St. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

and works OH re COIa.
Laxative Eroro-Quinine Tablets euro .
Is cents.
weakest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18
THE FATE OF WAR.
Continued from page ~

They have organized themselves into
communities and have men to fill all
Offices. They have, too, churches, day
and Sunday schools, Y. Nj. G. A. and
Christian EndeavOr Societies and libra
ries and reading rooms. Many are
learning English, French and German,
as well as shorthand and other studies.
There is regular schoolmaster in each
camp. They are intensely religious.
have daily prayers and catechism
classes. They are as confident they
Will preserve their national independ-
erce as when the war began.
They need such food as oatmeal, corn
meal, condensed milk, all kinds of
cereals, tea, coffee, peas, beans, rice.
sage. evaporated apples, canned corn,
desscated vegetables and tobacco for
the old men. Money is also needed.
The Lend Hand Society. Boston, re-
ceives and ships all contributions,
which are gratefully received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

under no circumstances would act as in
termediary. DR.. Leyds. the representa-
tive in Europe of the Transvaai, is eN
pected shortly at The Hague"
Hamilton Bermuda, Jan. 1.-THE Mont
has been quarantined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

London, Jan. I7.-Reuters Telegram Co.
has received the following dispatch from
Amsterdam: According to trustworthy
information. DR.. Kuyper. the Dutch pre-
mier, recently intiinated to the Boer del
Lord Roscvery's speech at Chesterfield,
OF their giving an intimation to the Brit
ish government of the basis upon which
they would entertain peace negotiations.
DIR. Kuyper pointed~out the improbabilit. Z
OF any OF the great powers interv. Mag
in South AFRICA in the near future and
suggested that he be allowed Informally
to sound his Trends in London ssmhs in the
Ditch premier accordingly met Abraham
Fisher he reader of the Boer delegates.
and others At Brussels where a long coi.-
ference Was held. after which Dr. kuyrar
pracaa.ta', "a fsondon. The result Of his;
wish n arv hrs been attained. is NOT yet
| known III Understood that DR. kuypes
dietinctlv assa-ed the Beers that Holland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

London. Jan. IA Blue book issued,
this morning. on the subject of the camps
in South Africa. contains further detailed
explanations from Lord Miner. the Brit
ish high commissioner, and Lord Kitch-
ener. as to the causes of the excessive
death rate in the camps and refutations
Of the charges OF cruelty.
Lord Kitchener emphatically denies
Commandment Schalk- Burgers charges OF
forcible removal and exposure of pres
nant women and other accusations ot
rough and cruel treatment, and says:
II offered Botha to leave the families OF
relatives of fighting burghers in undis-
turbed possession of their farms IL 30
tina would agree TO spare the farms Of
families of surrendered burghers. Botha
cmphatically refused saying:
= Il am entitled to force every man tc
join, and II they don't joint. to confiscate
their property and leave their families on
the yeldt.'
The Blue book gives statistics for the
month of December last, when there Were
1900 inmates Of the camps and 23S,
deaths, of which number 1861 were ch,l-
ldIen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-18

City Of Lynn 5000
yda K Pink Co.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
InL-abor' FieId
A HOME and SCHOOL
A Useful Institution Is Proposed for
Servant Girls.
DETAILS ARE WELL WORKED OUT
Mr.. Spurrell, Originator OF the ldea,
Presents 1t to the
-, r. a.. .-- Union.

A combination servant girls home and
Headquarters, with an employment bu-
reau, is the most practical means or
raising the standard of domestic service
in cities and at the same time putting
the servant grl in the way of making the
most of her limited opportunities, accord
ing to Sam Spurrell. a member OF the Or
ganization committee of the Trades and
Labor council. Mr.. Spurrell has given
this subject a good deal Of thought and
study and last night he laid his ideas
before the servant girls union OF st.
Paul. ..i. "
His proposition is that the servant
girls unions of the two cities take the
matter up, inaugurate the movement on
their own responsibility and take direct
charge of the venture. His plans cali
for the establishment of a home that WILL
include quarters for new girls coming 10
the city and girls temporarily out OF
work, with cooking school feature and
facilities for doing home cooking for
those who may wish it. People could
send their material to the place with
enough added to pay for the service
rendered. The girls would get the bene-
fit Of the experience while the excess OF
material would in large part provide the
means Of their own support at the nome.
There would be skilled instructors. OF
course, and regular course of instruc-
ton for the inmates, with diploma for
graduates.
Mr.. Spurrell emphasizes the necessity
of making the home feature of the in
stitution prominent in the scheme.
He will bring his proposition before
the local servant girls union and hopes
eventually to see the unions OF both
cities take the matter in hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Announced by President Rogers Or
the Ensuing Year.

the Ensuing Year.
President Rogers of the Trades and
Labor council has announced the per-
sonnet of the standing committees for
the ensuing year as follows:
Organizaton-H E. Guldbrandsen, Photo
Engravers; Frank Woerner, Carriage Work
ers; Miss Mamie O'Hatte. Garment Workers
A. w. Turner. Stationary Engineers; G. 7.
Frye, Paper Hangers.
Legislation--F. w. Bell, Electrical Work
ers; P. B. Rhoads, Federal Labor Union
Thomas Chapman, Retail Statesmen; F. P. D.
Bruce, BARRIERS Union; John Nelson, Wood
Workers.
Resolutions-Louis Hansen, Federal Labor
Union; Miss Cay Lenehan, Bindery Girls
Mr.. Carlson, Coopers, No. %; Louis Miller,
Typographical Union; Henry Morris, Boot and
Shoe Workers.
Grievance--E. H. Mcdowell, Typographical
Miss Frances McAvoy, Dressmakers; H. L.
Dix, Pressmen's Union; J.,J. Reynolds, Elec-
trical Workers; G.. A. Harvey, Federal Labor
Union.
Press-W. NJ. Pattie, Glaciers and Glass
Workers; Charles Mobeg. Sheet Metal Work
ers; Mrs. H.. r. Fitzgerald, Bag Factory
Employees; A. A. Bates, Team Owners; Thorn
Elmer. Iron Molders.
Label-M. A. Trimmings, Cigarmakers; Miss
Lou Owen, Suspender Workers.; W. T. Wal
lace, Bakers; NJ. Stone, Team Drivers; J. e
Larkin, Northwestern Flour Mill Employees
Ways and Means-L. E. Bennett, Mill
wrights; Edward Strand, Stonemasons; Miss
Rose Christensen, Laundry Workers; E. Man
grie. Bricklayers; NJ. J. Harkin, Flour Pack
and Nailers. -..,@
Auditing-Wiliam Hoskins. Millwrights
Charles Halgren, Tailors; o. Lenwick, Paint
ers aud Decorators; Miss May Egan, Dress
makers; Otto Berg. Upholsterers.