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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-31

continued in the field as in Europe. But
| rapidly, as well as peacefully and joyous
| ~, the mightieSt hosts ever called to the
field by a republic restored to the tran
quill paths of industry and thrift melted
back by regiments into quiet citizenship
with nothing to distinguish them frora
others but the proud consciousness of du-
ty well done. After these heroes of the
nation had resumed the vocations OF
! peace: battle Scared weakened by eX-
/ posture and four years of service at a crit
zeal period in their young manhood.
should a nation who had made such oner-
Gus demands permit its veterans to exc
out precarious existence among stran-
gers or to accept the unwilling charity
ty? No, be il said that there is one re-
public that is not ungratcful. Congress;
has wisely and periodically provided nine
homes covering the country, in whicL
there are now comfortably quartered over
q, 900 disabled volunteer soldiers This.
the first established. has housed since its
organization 12,373 men: there have fallen
asleep since il opened its hospitablc doors
in 1866, 2123. Last year la answered roll
call for the last time. There lie in yon-
der beautiful cemetery 1852 awaiting the
revellle Of the Great Commander to join
him in the Heavens.
Their swords are rust
Their bodies. dust:
Their souls are with their God. we trust
"a pound Of tamy is worth a ton OF
cpitaphy Josh Billings has quantity said
Standing in this presence. there comes
yelling up in the hearts Of the generation
born since the war feeling of profound
est gratitude and vcncration. All that
we have of happiness, prosperity and lib
crty. we owe to you who with springing
valor rushed to the defence of the nation
in 1861. Now that time has whitened your
locks, dimmed the lustre of eyes that
1nce flashed with martial courage bowed
manly shoulders that lightly carried Il
musket or proudly wore golden insignia
)f rank, as your lettering feet hating
" make your last march, we stand uli-
covered in your presence and offer in
their names the thanks of millions yet I'M
corn. We can think of no more appro-
pirate words to close than that Of Com
rade ThoS. Moore Kenny, Il gallant Union
soldier Of the war. born in New England
now an adopted son of Maryland:
"Adown the years, as one by one
Some comrade loses step, and halts,
The ranks are thinner grown.
The low, sad dirge. the muffied drum
Arms reversed, and nodding sable plume;
The flag close furled. the parting knell
Of musketry-the soldiers funeral bell
All, all dost tell (nor need OF Words
He answers there, Gods muster roll
Each day doth mark the passing
Cross the ford the column quickly mass
ing,
over yon;
Are you ready, Comrades Steady!
All have answered say yc?
Forward. then-Gude right!
Oh how glorious the sight,
The re-uniting round the throne.
And / hear again the singing
vi the grand old anthem. ringing
I'm the beauty of the lilies Christ was
born across the sea,
With glory In His bosom that transfig
ures you and me;
Ae He died to make men holy, so we died
TO make men free,
And God is marching on"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-31
Sciatic rheumatism Cured After Four.
teen Years of SUFFERING.

Il have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years." says
Josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. Il
was able to be around but constantly
suffered. tried everything could
hear of and at last was told to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which I did
and was Immediately relieved and in
short time cured. and l am happy to
say it has not since returned" Why
not use this liniment and get well? II
Is for sale by John Coughlin, 1T Water
street: J. g. Houlehan. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-31

Mosquitoes closed q school in Bremen
the other day. Swarms of them en-
tered the school house and the teacher
was obliged to dismiss the scholars in
the middle Of the session and smoke
out the pests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-31
Special Advertisements.
TO LET.

rooms by the day or week. Terms reas-
enable. No. IL Gage st. maysld7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-31

con fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
But glory guards with solemn round
The hiVouac OF the dead.
We are still too close to the events
Of the war for its true history to be
written. Famous writers, both North
and South have essayed to give its
political, personal or military aspects.
Horace Greeley mas contributed his ir-
rcpressiblc american Conflict; Alex
andar stephens THE War Between the
States; Parton. Bancroft, Coffin and
others have added their eloquent de-
scriptions of its battles and seiges, vic
tories and defeats. Grant, Sherman,
Sheridan, have left their memoirs,
priceless heritage to their grateful
CountYymen, While Longstreet has
given in mis- From Manassas to Apo
mattoX" one of the best. we venture
to assert, Of the Southern histories of
the war. General Lee the Count de
Paris and others who participated, too
numerous to mention. have added their
invaluable quota of history. while the
government has in its ponderous
volumes of the Rebellion Record, the
official history preserved in such
shape that the tooth of time cannot de-
stroy it. The generation who fought
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
JAPAN INTERESTED IN OIL.
Imperial GeOIogist IL Studying Con-
ditiOns at Beaumont.

Beaumont, Tex, April 6.-Mr. /.
Otsuka, imperial geologist and engin-
eer of the imperial steel works of
Japan, arrived in Beaumont this
morning and win remain here three
or four days. Mr.. Otsuka is here as
a representative of the japanese gov
eminent to study the Beaumont oil
field. In regard to his intentions, Mr..
Otsuka said:
Il desire most to examine the work.
ings of the rotary drilling system
which is not employed in any other oil
fields to any extent. 1t is my opinion
that the use of the rotary system
would greatly facilitate the prospecting
for oil that is now receiving a new
impetus in Japan. However wish to
see the famous gushers. l visited the
Pennsylvania oil fields few days ago.
Though / have seen the principal oil
fields of the world, I am greatly inter-
ested in the American fields, for here
find that the most modern machinery
is used for sinking wells
Questioned as to the likelihood that
Japan will become a large purchaser of
Beaumont fuel oil, Mr.. Otsuka replied
"Oil is now being used for fuel on a
few locomotives in Japan and there is
much interest there In oil as fuel. If
the oil can be exported to Japan at a
price that will permit it to compete
with coal, there is no doubt but it will
find a market"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
HOUSE OF BISHOPS TO MEET.
PreIates of Episcopal Church to
Gather in Cincinnati Next Week.

PreIates of Episcopal Church to
Gather in Cincinnati Next Week.
Cincinnati, April 6.-Sixty of the
eighty or more bishops of the Episco-
pal Church are expected at the meet
ing of the House of Bishops in this
city April 16 and II. Owing to the
feebleness of Bishop Clark of Rhode
Island, Bishop Dudley of Kentucky will
preside. Bishops of Salina, Western
Kansas, of Honolulu and of Porto Rico
are to be elected and the question of
the admission of the Mexican Episcopal
Church will be considered.
Bishop Boyd Vincent of this city an
nounces the following: THE meeting
will open with a celebration of the
Holy Communion at Christ Church on
Wednesday morning. Immediately
afterward, the house will go into pri-
vate executive session in the parish
house of Christ Church and will con-
tinue it's sessions there on Wednes-
day afternoon and Thursday. On
Wednesday evening missionary SER
vice will be held at the pro-Cathedral
at which the Bishop of New York will
speak on the Philippines, the Bishop
of Albany on the principle of appor-
tionment of general missions, and the
Bishop of Tennessee on work among
the negroes of the South. Immedi-
ately following the service a reception
to the bishops will be given by the
Church Club at the Grand Hotel"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
eLAsGoW'S FEARFUL CRASH.


Glasgow, April 1.-THE casualty lists
of the disaster when a number of per-
sons were killed or injured by the col
lapse of a spectators stand during the
International football match yesterday
afternoon between England and Scot
land have been completed to-day. They
eclipse all the reports and estimates
of the casualties which were current
last night.
The disaster has resulted in the death
of 81 persons and the injury of $50
Nearly 200 of the latter were so Sc
riously hurt that they were taken to
infirmaries for operation and treat
ment. One hundred and fifty of them
still remain in the inflrmaries. A large
proportion of the injured had limbs
broken, bodies crushed and mangled
and heads and faces gashed. Several
more deaths win Undoubtedly result
from the most critical cases of frac-
tured skulls.
The infirmaries were besieged to-day
by friends and relatives of the vic
Tins of the disaster, and heart rend-
ing scenes were witnessed when the
names of those who died to-day were
posted outside the buildings.
The action of authorities at Ibrox
Park in averting more general panic
by permitting the game to proceed,
while they encouraged the impression
of the crowd within the enclosure that
the accident was not so serious, is
now generally commended.
The incongruity of the yells of ap
plause mingling with the groans of
the struggling sufferers will never be
forgotten by those who witnessed the
scene at the rear of the terrace.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07

Canadians Fought Until All Were
Killed or wounded.

.Klerksdorp, Transvaal, April 6.-De-
tails received here of the battle at
Doornbalt farm, March 81, in which the
four men killed and sixteen officers and
131 men wounded, while the Beers had
1877 men killed or wounded, show that
quite 1900 Beers opened a strong at
tack from different points with three
guns and a pompom. This attack was
made at moment when the British had
left their luggage in a lager in charge
of the Canadian contingent and were
galloping across the open plain with the
intention of capturing a Boer convoy
which had been discovered five miles
ahead. The British retired steadily
and, having dismounted, opened a re-
turn fusilade on the Beers.
While the luggage in charge of the
Canadians was sent for, the British
formed a camp and started digging
trenches. The Smelling of the Beers
stampeded the mules and caused con-
fusion, but otherwise it was not very
effective, as many shells failed to cx-
plode.
The Canadians front was attacked in
strong numbers, but they CALAMITY re-
PEELED every attempt made - the
Beers TO DredK through. One l drtN VI
the Canadians fought until all were
killed or wounded, and The last man II
his party, although mortally wour1ed.
emptied two bandoliers of icartr.c ges
at the enemy and then broke his rifle.
The fighting was severe and general
for fully three hours, but after the
British had entrenched, and the guns
got into action the forces repealed
numerous and determined attacks made
under the personal exhortations of the
Boer leaders. Towards night the fire
gradually ceased and the Beers retired.
The British then telegraphed for aid,
and further entrenched their camp for
the night to await the arrival of Gen.
Kitchener, but the Beers made no at
tempt to renew the attack.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
NEGRO LYNcHED IN VIRGINIA.
Carter Had Shot and Wounded a
Prominent Farmer.

Lynchburg, Va, April 6.-James
Carter, a young negro, who shot and
seriously wounded Mr.. Don Thomas
near New Glasgow, in Amherst coun-
ty, Thursday night was taken from
Jail at Amherst Court House last
night just before midnight and lynch
ed a short distance from the village
The deed was very quietly and expe-
ditiously done
Between IL and ~ o'clock party of
men, estimated to number about 200
and supposed to have come from the
neighborhood of Cliffords, seven miles
away, where Mr.. Thomas lives, rode
into the town of Amherst All were
masked or had their faces blackened
When Jailer John Jones left
the jail for his home sew
eral members of the lynching party
made him surrender the keys. Going
to the jail the men secured Garter,
took him a half mile north of the viii
lage, hanged him to a tree and fired
thirty-five balls into his body, which
remained suspended until this morn
ing.
A coroner's inquest returned a ver-
diet that the man came to his death
by hanging and gunshot wounds in
flicted By parties unknown TO the jury.
The shooting of Thomas by Carter
was the result of an accusation, said
to have been made by the former, that
Carter had set an Clubhouse on fire. He
had been sent to jail to await the ac-
ton of the grand jury.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
BRITISH WERE IN HOT SPOT.
Beers Made 1t Exceedingly Warm
for Second Dragon Guards Near
BOschman's Kop.

Pretoria, April "Details received
here of the rear guard action during
the night of March 81 between the Sec
ond Dragon guards of Col Lawley's
column and the Beers near Boachman's
kop. show that a force of 200 British
while endeavoring to surprise a Boer
lager, rode straight into a force of 400
Beers. The night was dark The Beers
were hidden in drift and opened fire
almost from under the legs of the Brit
ish horses. A fierce hand to hand
struggle ensued, in which both sides
freely used the butt ends of their
rifles. The British regained the ridge
they had just left and began a rear
guard action
In the meantime a strong force of
Beers had barred the road back to the
British camp. The coming of daylight
enabled Col Lawley to see that the
guards were hard pressed and he dis
patched achievements with two guns
10 their assistance. The reinforce
ments soon compelled the Beers to re-
treat.
The guards had had a very hard
hight and were ordered to retire by
squadron. The Beers disputed every
inch of the road. and continually at
tempted to rush the guards, shouting
Hands up!" At each successive DO
sition taken UP the British appeared
In diminished numbers, for as it grew
lighter the aim of the Beers improved
proportionately.
The following incident of the fight
ing is reported:
Commandant Pretorius, who was
captured the previous day in a Cape
cart, was in charge of some national
scouts. The scouts rode into a party
of Beers dressed in khaki, supposing
them to be British troops. The Beers
opened fire and Pretorious escaped in
the confusion. One report says he
was shot as he fed.
Commandant Prinsloo is also re-
ported to have been killed in the fight
ing, as we'll as other Boer officers.
The British wounded who fell into
Boer hands were well treated by the
enemy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
TEXAS TOWN STORM SWEPT.
Many Buildings Demolished and
Two Inches of Hail Fell.

Prattsville, Tex, April ga destruc-
tive storm swept over this place last
night between and o'clock. No lives
were lost, but much property was de-
stroyed. The storm came from the
north and for twenty minutes there
was a perfect flood of rain and hail
AS far as known, it extend
ed only between Prattsville and
Pacio, eight miles distant. Along
the path of the storm, which resem-
bles a railroad track. all trees. includ-
ing many fruit trees, were destroyed.
Hail fully two inches deep is still ly-
ing on the ground. The Prattville
Methodist Church was blown from its
foundation and dwelling house at
Lake Creek was lifted up and carried
into an adjoining field Two stores at
Pacio and a farm house near by were
blown down. Charles Pratt's store at
Pacio was completely wrecked and the
goods scattered for miles. Pratt es-
capped with a few bruises. The entire
loss caused by the storm is not known.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
MINERS EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Important Meeting to Begin in In
dianapOIis To-day.


Indianapolis, April 6.-The meeting
of the newly constituted National Ex-
ecutive Board of the United Mine
Workers of America will begin in this
city tomorrow to consider questions
Of vital Importance to the largest la
Dor organization in the world, and to
interests in which millions of dollars
are invested. None of the officials or
members of the board who arrived to-
day would state what is to be consid-
cred.
In a general way it is admitted that
the situation in the Pennsylvania an
thracite regions and in,the bituminous
coal fields of Virginia and West Vir-
ginia is to be laid before the board
Each of the twenty-three sub-districts
has one representative. The organiza-
ton is scattered through twenty-four
states. The powers of the board, relat-
ing to the affairs of the organization,
are practically unlimited, although 1t
is subject to the dictation of the ma
tional conventions. Nearly all the
members of the national executive
beard are here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07

among us. She has few frowning for
tifications to repel the invader. for she
is at peace with all the world. She
rests secure in the consciousness of her
strength and her good will toward all
Her harbors are open to welcome the
honest emigrant who comes to advance
his temporal interests and find a
peaceful home, but while we are
acknowledged to have a free govern
ment perhaps we do not receive the
credit that belongs to us for also hav-
ing strong government"
Il may here remark parenthetically.
that since our war with Spain, Europe
has been impressed with our military
power.
Yes, our nation is strong and her
strength lies under the overruling
guidance of Providence in the majesty
and supremacy of the law, in the 10y
atty of her citizens and in the affection
Of her people for her free institutions.
There are indeed grave social problems
now engaging the earnest attention of
the citizens of the United States, but
l have no doubt that with Gods bless
ing these problems will be solved by
the sound judgment and common sense
OF the American people without vio-
lence or revolution or any injury to
individual rights"
Inc cardinal then related a number
of incidents which had come under his
personal observation in the course of
his association with the Pope tending
to show his striking personality, his
courtly manner, and marked ability as
a younger man and the wonderful
clearness of his intellect and excellence
or his memory at the present time in
spite of his SO years.
He concluded as follows:
Il know not whether Providence will
spare me to pay homage to other SUI
preme pontiffs. but whether my life is
short or long, or whatever may be the
future line of Popes sitting in the chair
of Peter, l shall always cherish a
special affection and the tenderest
memories of Leo XIII"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
DRIVING OUT THE NEGROES.
I'm LaSton. Okla, and Trouble Ia
Expected To-day.


Expected To-day.
Guthrie, Okla, April S.-April 6, the
last day set for the negroes to remain
in Lawton, Okla, passed with no di-
rect attacks on the colored people, but
tomorrow is awaited with ominous 81
lence Many of the negroes have left,
stating that they will not receive pro-
lection. Many. however, are deter
mined to remain. Some own property
and some are in business, and it is this
class that is dividing the sentiment Of
the white people of the city and vi
cinity.
The county officials still expect
trouble and have organized matters as
well as possible to preserve order. One
hundred deputies have been sworn in,
and an attempt will be made to con-
troll the situation, however serious It
may become. The Governor received
notice tonight that there is no change
in conditions since yesterday. 1t IS
the business element of the city that
is asking protection from mobss The
Governor again stated to-day that IL
necessary he will use extreme meas
ures to thwart any lawiess action. He
has the proffered assistance of the fed
eral authorities.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
DRAWN TO PRESIDENTS ORDER.
Check for $4,000 Sent by Gov. Yates
of Illinois for Boer ReIief--WiIl
Be Distributed at Cape Town.

Be Distributed at Cape Town.
Chicago. April ga certified check
for $4,000, drawn to the order of Pres
ident Roosevelt, was forwarded to the
President on March 2s by the COM
mittee of citizens which Gov. Yates
appointed in December last to raise
funds for the relief of Boer women
and children, sGSerers in the concen-
tration camps of South Africa.
A letter from Secre tary Hay, under
date of April 3, has been received, ac-
knowledging the receipt of the check,
by President Roosevelt and stating
that, as directed by the President, the
money has been forwarded to the
United States consul general at Cape
Town, that being. in the Presidents
opinion the most expeditions way Of
transmitting it to it's destination. The
consular officer of Cape Town, Secre-
tary Hay states, has been directed to
distribute the fund in the manner in
tended by the donors.
Further funds will be raised now
that it is known relief can be for
Warded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
viii Leave Washington This After
noon for Charleston.

VIII Leave Washington This After
noon for Charleston.
Washington, April 6.-To- af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock the President
and party of friends will leave Wash
mgton for visit to the Charleston Ex-
position, going via the Southern Rail-
way The personnel of the party is as
fellows:
The President, Mrs. Roosevelt, Attor-
hey General Knox and Mrs. Knox,
secretary Wilson, Secretary Cortelyou,
assistant Secretary Loeb and Mrs.
Aeeb' Commander w. S. Cowles of
Inc navy, and Mrs. Cowles, DR.. John
= Uric. Mrs. j. K. Oracle, Hon.
Mufat Halstead and NJ. C. Latta.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
COMMERCIAL MEN ORGANIZE.


sioux Falls, S. D.. April 6.-The or
eanlzation of the National CONNER
1idl travellers Association was COM
p'e'ed at the travelling mems conven-
t tsTn to-day. The association now
S5k{es in the states of South Dakota.
Nebraska, Kansas. Missouri. Wiscon-
w., minnesota, Illinois and New
o ok and later will embrace the entire
Vtio o1 The objects of the associa-
s s'gn are stated in the constitution
r raGpIed to be that of securing better
auiIoad rates, hotel accommodations
MAJ oVher conveniences for travelling
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
VOTED AGAINST IMPEACHMENT.
The Late Senator Fowler Helped
Save Andrew johnson.

Lexington, KY, April 6.-The body OF
ex-United States Senator Joseph
Fowler, who died in Washington, aged
50 years, was buried here to-day. II
the famous impeachment trial of Presi-
dent Andrew Johnson, Senator Fowler
voted against impeachment and for
this he was afterward received with
some disfavor by his party. He
was later controller of Tennessee and
was sent to the Senate from that state
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
TO BRING BIG CIRCUS HOME.

Buffalo Bits wild West show to
BE sent TO Europe In Its stead.
New York. April 6.-Announcement is
made that by a recently completed
agreement Barnum & Bailey's circus
will be brought back from Europe next
year and that Buffalo Bits Wild West
Show will succeed it there. Mr.. Bailey
concluded the arrangement for this
practical division of the old and new
worlds during his recent trip to the
United States and on his return here
in May the details of the plan will be
worked out.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-07
FARMERS CHASED ROBBERS.
The RusI<in Bank Burglars Given a
Thirty-MiIe Rum.

st. Joseph, Mo-. April 6.-The Rus
kin, Neb., bank robbers, four in num-
her. who REQUIRED $4,000 yesterday
morning, were chased to-day by a
posse of farmers for thirty miles until
the robbers crossed into Kansas and
separated near Bellevilie. A running
fire was kept up for several miles.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail of
the bandits, but lost it near Scandal