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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
ANSWER 1T HONESTLY.
Are the Statements Of Augusta Citizens
Not More Reliable Than Those
Of Utter Strangers?

This Is a vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Au-
gusta.
1t permits Of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
An Augusta citizen speaks here.
Speaks from the welfare OF Augusta.
4 citizens statement is reliable
An utter strangers doubtful
Home proof Is the best proof.
Mr.. Edwin ID. Fifield, Fifield Bros
manufacturer Of the Fifield Automatic
Drilling Attachment of 80 Green street.
says:-"Doan's Kidney Pills effectuaI
iy ended the backache, which had trou-
bled me for some little time especially
when ! stood all day at the screw ma
chine. procured the remedy at G. K.
cartridges Old Reliable drug store OBJ
posite the Postoffice and its use gave
tone and strength to those most deli
cate and sensitive organs. the kidneys.
\ remedy possessing such value as
Doans Kidney Pills should be univer-
sally known"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. FOster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo. N.
y. sole agents for the L. s.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
HAVE CABLED $500.
Portland Firm Promptly Sends Aid to
the Stricken Island.

Portland. Me, May III. II. Hamlcn
& Son. have wired their first installment
of 500 in aid of the survivors of the ST.
Pierre disaster The following telegraph
ic correspondence has been made public
by Mr.. j. c. Hamlen:
Portland, May TO-
Mcssrs. a. r. Outerbridge 4 Co. ~
Broadway New York:
We nave requested the department or
state to take immediate measures to tenn
porarily relieve Martinique ana protect
American interests. VIII you not use
your influence to the same effect? The
Visable to interest your chamber Of COM
merce in this direction. also obtain popu-
lar aid? We are cabling Guadeloupe OH,
first installment subscription. $500, and
shall repeat as fast as necessary.
J. II. Hamlen & Son.
Portland. Me. May TO- 1902.
Philadelphia Commercial Museum, Phila-
dephia:
Please use your influence with the de-
partment Of state 70 send prompt ala ~
Martinique. where we, also New YORK eN-
porters have large interests. just r.
ceived following cablegram from OUT
agent at Guadeloupe. neighboring island;
Horrible calamitg, st. Pierre complete
Nv DESTROYED an the country ruined. all
shipping destroyed, numerous victims
Guadeloupe safe; orgahizlng ASSISTANCE.
j. H. Hamlen 81 Son
New York May 10. 1902.
To J. H Hamlen 6 Son, Portland. Me.
we applied yesterday to Washington to
send steamer from Porto Rico. Cables
today report KoroBo bringing few sur
vivors from Rorama. Madiana. ddr
Martinique nth. has ample provisions
Expect French government Will purchase
Al T. Outerbridge & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
THE MINERS STRIKE
VIII Begin IN Earnest, This Mornino.
IN Anthracite Reaion.

Scranton "a, May 11.-There will
be no coal mined in the Scranton end
Of the anthracite region. tomorrov
Even though the strike order vas not
certain of being religiouslv obeved
there would be no mining as tba com
panies agreed ut a meeting of tho eyan-
eral managers and sunerintepdent;
Saturday, that no attempt Would he
made To operate The companies will
not admit that the agreement TO re-
tram ifolh IN attempt at operating is
eventually 10 resolve itself into Il lock-
out Shoulu events at HazeltOn make
such a thing possible. The strike has
already made itself seriously felt in
other lines OF work. The railroads
have LAID off four fifths of their coal
train crews, in all about 500 men. and
the Erie shops at Dunmore. where
mine ears and machinery are repaired.
will shut down indefinitely. beginning.
tomorrow, throwing 500 men out of
employment.
Meetings of all the locals will be
held, tomorrow, to elect and instruct
The delegates to the HaZelton conven-
ton. The sentiment among the more
thoughtful and intelligent miners is
opposed to Il continuance Of the strike
These men use as one of their chief
arguments the significant fact that the
companies mine officials are not solicit
ing their men to vote against the
strike, while at the same time in the
last strike, these same officials We're
working day and night to discourage
the men from striking.
In the cathedral. this morning,
Bishop Hoban asked the congregation
to pray that the miners should be
given the right TO do what is for the
best ana that something will inter-
vcne to insure a cessaction of the con-
Aict. The story that the M0rganiZed
fleets Will be used to import coal and
prevent a famine does not cause Pres
ident Mitchell any evident concern. He
dismisses it with the remark that the
United States is now exporting coal to
MI parts uf the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
RELIEF FOR ST. PIERRE.
Senate Starts 100000 Bil-HeId Up
in the House.

Washington, May 1o.-In the Senate
today, Mr.. Fairbanks Of Indiana, Of
fercd bill for which he requested i'm
mediate consideration. ii was for the
benefit Of the people of the French
West InGies, and authorized the Presi-
dent ri the United States to cause to
be pure h"s-d such provisions. clothing.
medicines and other nee essaries rs he
shall deem advisable ana tender them
in tn" name Of the government Of the
United States 10 the government Of
France. 70. the relief OF the citizens
VINO have suffered by the late earth
quake in the islands Of the French
West Indies.
The bill arpropriates 100000 for the
purpose ana authorizes the secretary
Of war to use the necessary steam
shins belonging to the United States
to carry its purpose into effect.
The bill was passed.
When il reached the House, shortly
before | O'Clock, Mr. Underwood Of
Alabama expressed the opinion that
there was no occasion for Il "Iegis-
lative spasm." He said the reports
might be- exaggerated and thought
some official report should be had be-
fore action was taken. 1t would do no
harm to wait until Monday, and not
Withstanding Mir. Paynes pleas for the
urgent necessity for immediate action
Mr.. Underwood objected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

would not he carried to the islands
where the dispatches say they were re-
reported. I'm his opinion a number Of
other volcanoes. supposed to have been
extinct, have broken forth
A little earlier there might have been
apprehension for the New Bedford
Whale ships, as they frequently put into
st. Vincent, but it Is believed they have
all sailed.
The harbor at st. Pierre is an open
roadstead ard vessels tie to big an
chorins buoys in deep water.
An instant's warning is sufficient to
allow them TO slip their cables and put
to sea. Tie fact that the Roraima was
lost shows how sudden was the shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
ST. PIERRE NOT ALONE.
New Bedford Man Thinks Other Places
Have Suffered.

New Bedford, May 11.-Capt. James
F. Avery of this city. a native of the
Dutch West Indies. who has cruisel
much in that vicinity as master Of
whaling vessels. is Of the opinion that
Martinique IS not the only place which
has been devastated by earthquake and
volcano.
He bases his theory Of disturbances
in the other islands on the fact that
the reports state that ashes and smoke
enshroud st. Vincent and other points
many miles distant.
st. Vincent is the second island south
of Martinique, St Lucia Intervening.
Capt. Avery says that Mt this season Of
the year the winds are almost univer-
sally from the eastward, and ashes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
ALEUTIAN VOLCANOES
Showing Activity ard Unalaska Shaken
and Covered with Ashes.

san Francisco, May 1.-THE Alaska
Commercial Co. has received from its
agent at Unalaska. Aluetian island. a
letter lated April 10. giving information
of volcanic disturbances in that por-
ton The letter says:
''Unalasla has been shaken up by
earthquakes lately and on several oc-
casions the ground was covered with
fine ashes from some volcano. Reports
reach US from Unimak to the effect
that with every westerly wind the VIII
iage is covered with some kind of ashes,
indicating that some western volcano
is in action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
CHAFFEE AND DAVIS
Inspecting interior of Mindarao-Trial
of Editor of Freedom.

Manila, May 11.-General Chaffee ar
rived this morning At Malabang island
OF Mindanao, where he was met by Gen.
Davis, the commander of the American
forces in the island. Generals Chaffee and
Davis, with an escort, at once started
70 ride to Lake Lanao. in the interior
which they will reach, tomorrow
Tie American forces in the province
of BatanGas southern Luzon have been
concentrated at several towns in the
province. This action was taken because
armed inSurgent It slstance in the pro-
vince has ceased.
The case OF the editor of Freedom. wnC
is charged with seGition for publishing
in his paper remarks censuring the rule
Of the United States Philippine commits
sion. will not be tried before August. The
defence has notified the court that it
will probably summon 100 witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
WILL SEND AID.
New York Chamber of Commerce Will
Meet, Wednesday.

Now York, May ll.--It was an
nounccd, tonight, that 4 meeting of the
members Of the Chamber Of commerce
will DE held, Wednesday, nc which ac-
ton viii be taken looking toward the
relief Of the survivors of the calamity
tina, has swept st. Pierre ana sur
rounding localities. Just what nature
the aid rendered will assume has not
yet been decided but it is probable, it
is said, that the work of relief will
largely assume character similar to
tnIt rendered NV the Chamber Of Com
ilrrce following the disaster ut Cal
weston, Texas, ana that the work win
bn confined to members Of the chamber
with such business mon as may care to
assist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
NOT 10 ESCAPED.
St. Pierre Destroyed Almost in Twink
ling Of an Eye.

London. May IA dispatch to the
Times. from st. Thomas. u. W. l.. says
that st. Pierre was destroyed in the
tU,nhiing Of an eye ana that not AZ Of
the inhabitants Of the city escaped
Some OF the outlying parishes Of tho is
land of Martinique have been inundat-
ed. The whole northern portion Of the
island is burning; ii has been denude1
Or vegetation and is 4 rocky wilderness.
The latest news received here from
st. Vincent continues the correspondent
says the number of dead there is sup
posed TO reach SEQ, the majority Of
whom have not yet been buried.
1t is reported that Fort De France.
island Of Martinique, is threatened con-
cIudeS the correspondent, and there IS
frightful tension everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
WEST INDIAN CABLES.
They Now Work to Martinique but Cut
OF to ST. Vincent.

New York, May 1.-THE Western
Cnion Telegraph COS. central cable
office has received the following notice:
THE cable IL q. K. to GuadeIoupe.
Gable To IT. Vincent interrupted. Mes
sages 50 by first opportunity from Do
minica or st. Lucia"
The Commercial Gable 90. has sent
out the following notice: we are ad-
vised that the cable between Martinique
and Paramaribo is now working and
communication re-established with
Martinique, via Madeira, Teneriffe and
NoroUha =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
Daily Ksnnsbss Journal
AT THE COLLEGES.
Election of Officers by the
Eurosophian Society.
Bowdoin's Track Team in Fine Shape
for intercollegiate Meet.
U. Of Maine Track Meet Postponed,
Owing to Weather.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. MAY 1.-THE following
pension changes resulting from the issue
of April ~, lJ2 are announced:
Acknowledgement, David r. Coles. Sum
ner, N. Increase. restoration, reissue
et,.. Nelson Lines. Togus, $40; James
Phillips, North Vassalruro. 81; Alcande-
Fuil"r, Gardiner, So: Giles w. Seward.
New Limerick. $i2; Joseph Fenton Sull-
van, ST.. Original widows. etc. Della A
Furbush, Garland, $12 Special accrued
April lS Margaret brennan, Portland. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
AT AGE OF III.
St. Martins, N. B., Man Died, Friday,
at That Great Age.

st. John. n. B.. May 11-Word was
received. tonight. of the death at St.
Martins. n. b., Friday night, of James
Ross, who was III years old On the
occasion OF his 10th birthday anniver-
sary the municipal council of St. John
county presented him with an easy
chair. He was buried today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
ACTING PROMPTLY.
Consul Ayre Leaves Guadelope for
Scene Of the Disaster.

Washington. May 1.-THE state depart
ment received a cablegram. today, from
United States Consul Ayme at Guadloupc,
stating that he would leave for Marti-
nique. tonight The state department ca
bled Consul Ayme to proceed at once to
Martinique and report upon the situa
ton there but il is thought at the depart
ment that its instructions have not yet
reached him and that realizing the need
Of prompt attention. he has gone to Mar
Unique Of his own vOlition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

The Archduchess Maria Christine
daughter Of the Archduke Frederick
and Prince Emmanuel Saln-Salm
nephew of the head of that house,
were married in the chapel of the Hof-
burg at Vienna, Saturday, in the
presence of Emperor Francis Joseph.
The archdukes and the archduchesses.
The bride, Friday. formally renowned
all claims to the succession. The bride
groom Is lieutenant of the Prussian
Uhlans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
57TH CONGRESS-.
Senate Hopes for Philippine
Bill Vote, This Week.
Numerous Speeches to Be Made
Fertilization Bill for Today.
Congress VIII Send 100000 to Suffer
ing St. Pierre.

WASHINGTON, May 1l.-TOmorroW will
be District Of Columbia day in the
House. Special orders have been made
for the consideration of several bills to
follow the disposition of District bust
ness. The include the bill to authorize
the issue of passports To residents of
our inSular possessions, the Adams bill
for the reorganization OF the consular
service and day for the consideration
of the war claims. The conference re-
port on the omnibus claims bill will
also be considered. this week. Such
time as remains will be devoted to the
naval appropriation bill.
Washington, May Ex-senator Raw
l:us. senior Democratic member of the
Senate committee ON the Philippines,
today. expressed the opinion that q
vote could be reached on the Philippine
government bill towards the end Of the
present week Other members of the
committee think the date Of the vote
mas Dc postponed until some time next
week. but none Of them place the vote
later than the 24th inst, two weeks
hence They say that whenever the de-
bate is exhausted they will agree to
vote. hut that they object to naming q
day for vote until ther are quite Ger
tain that there is nothing more to say
pertinent to the subject.
The consideration Of the bill this
week win b" intersrers"d with the con-
siiclution az appropriation bills. Mon
Gay being set apart fur the forUlica-
tiun Hill ana Tuesday for the agricul-
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somersworth Hotel Badly scorched.

Somersworth, n. H. May 1O.-The root
Of the Great Falls Hotel building caught
fire from sparks from the chimney, at
eXtinguished losses 10 the amount Of
N-.n were sustained
Thn loss 70 sidne- T. Greenwood. pro-
urirtor. il 5000 insured, ana Joseph d.
Br4ers. the owner 0f tie Building s1500.
insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

Martinique. The admiral issued \
quick call for contributions ana will
take along about $1,000 in cash as well
as n great deal of provisions and cloth
ing. furnished by Gov Heard, Mayor
Capclle and the public in general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

In the bicycle contests held Mt the
Pare Des Princes, Paris, Sunday. Tom
Linton. the English cycIist, broke the
worlds record for distance covered in
one hour on bicycle. He rode II kila-
metres and 995 metres in this time.
Robl. the German cyclist, was two laps
behind Iinto and Harry Fixes, the
American. was third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

The Liverpool Journal of Commerce
asserts positively that ]. r. Morgan has
arrived at some arrangement with the
Manchester Chip Canal Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
MANY KILLED, OTHERS STARVING
Terrible Suffering Following Recent
Earthquake in Guatemala.

san Francisco Nav li.-Further par
ticulars of the terrible earthquake ~
Guatemala. April Is. We're received here
today. in Il letter from +. IT, Pearce
ep-yiaI agent Of the hosmos Steamship
Line ut Guatemala. The letter, which
is gated April "a, says public subscrjp-
lions have been started by the Guate-
mala government for the relief of the
homeless.
1t is feared" says Mr.. Fearce, that
the loss Of life was very large. but IL
Wilt DE impossible 20 form any idea Of
the number Of dead until the ruins shall
have been cleared away. The city of
Ocos HIS been almost Knocked ro pieces.
There Is hardly d coffee plantation of
any description that has escaped. The
city Of Quezaltenamo is being practi-
cally abandoned and it has been nece5-
sary to send in thousands Of Indians
from all parts with provisions as the
survivors are really starving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12
HeIp Sent from New Orleans.

New Orleans, May 1.-THE French
flagship Tage. with Admiral Sevans in
command, will leave at daybreak for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

John l.. Payne. a retired business
man Of New London, has been missing
since Friday afternoon. when he left
for 4 short sail in his launch on Long
island Sound 1t is feared that he was
blown to sen by the strong wind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-12

The Yale college" crew defeated The
navy eight at Annapolis, Saturday W
four seconds, or slightly less than two
lengths. in the fast time of minutes.
A0i2 seconds. over The two-mile course.
The race was a fine one Yale obtained
her lead in the first half-mile. hut was
unable to increase it, as Annapolis
Iowed desperately throughout. The
cadets showed the effects Of their six
hours march with guns in Washington
Saturday, however. Yale roWed u
stroke of 81 and 81 to the minute, with
the navy's varying from 36 to IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-20

40 Pairs of Fine
Cashmere Pants
at $I.95..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-20

held yesterday at the home of John
Ainsworth, the host and David Fitz.
gerald again defeating. Capt. John
| O'Connor and Pierce Keane.
George Il. Russell, the weIl-known
night clerk at the Rock Island ;lousc,
has resigned and gone 10 Chicago Ia
take the position Of day clerk at the
Continental hotel. His successor has
not vet been slated.
\ large party of statesmen of the
Deere & Mansur company, of Moline.
Registered at the harper this morn
ing ON their annual visit to the fac
tory for conference in regard to
the seasons trade.
The French mask ball" at the
Armory Saturday evening came up to
all expectations. 1t was heavily pat
ronized until well into Sunday morn
ing. There were several forcible
elections, but no fights.
There will be n meeting Tuesday,
Jan. 81. at 1880 p. III. at room %,
Mitchell q Lynde's block, to organize
the Landlords Protective association.
All tenement owners are requested
to be present. Committee on Organ
iZation.
Rev. \. r. Newton has completed
his annual canvass in Rock Island
for funds for the maintenance of the
manual training school and farm for
boys at GIenwood. He secured a to-
tai of 1925. This is s. more than he
secured there last year.
Edward y. Kimball, c. S. D.. will
lecture on Christian Science at the
Illinois theatre Thursday evening.
Jan. %. at s o'clock. The subject
will be The Cause and Scientific
Cure of Disease" All are cordially
invited to attend. Admission free.
The Rock Island Maennerchor has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. Joseph
Geiger; vice president, William Fill
ter; financial secretary. Gustav Ro-
chow; recording secretary, Emil
Blechschmidt; treasurer, George
SchmaIe; librarian, Gustav Rochow.
Miss Suzanne Gordon, who has been
in the q offices in Davenport for
some time past as stenographer. has
been transferred TO the office of
Agent NJ. j. Young. in this city, TAX
ing the place of Miss Eva BealI. who
in turn goes TO the office of Division
Freight Agent II. w. Crawford.
On and after Feb. 1st, 1902, Prof. L.
L. Philbrook viii raise the price for
voice lessons. All present pupils and
those beginning before that time
may have the benefit of present
prices as long as they wish to con-
tinue successive terms. Present
prices, twenty dollars per term of
twenty lessons; after Feb. LIST, thir-
ty dollars per term of twenty les
sons.
The revival services at the Mem
orial Christian church are to con
tinue two weeks longer. The inter
est that is being manifested was
plainly shown by the large audience
that filled the place of worship YES
terday evening. This evening the
pastor. Rev. Il. j. Shue;y,, win take
for his subject Christ and the Blind
Man"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-20
Indiana Rural Carriers. Association.

Muncie. Ind. Jan. 20.-The Indiana
Rural Carriers association was organ
lied in Muncie Saturday night with the
following officers: President. Samuel
+. Scott, Muncie: secretary. w. s. Fet-
tiers. Bluffton. The object is to or
ganiZe branch in every county in the
state and embOdy the 40 carriers i'm
the organization. and then spread out
to a national body ON a plane with the
National Carriers association. The or
ganization will ask for holidays and
better pay for the men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-20
want a CoIored Man Appointed.

New Orleans. Jan. 2O.-At a meeting
of members of the Ninth colOred Jim
munes) regiment of the Spanish war
a resolution was adopted urging that
n cOlOred man be appointed naval Off
Ger of the port of New Orleans to sue
coed the late John Webre. This officer
has been negro in every Republican
administration from President Grants
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-20
Admits THAT Hes a Rascal.

Wellesley, Mass. Jan. 20.-In a
statement made TO the selectmen OF
this place ex-Town Treasurer Albert
Jennings, who was arrested Thursday
night OH Il charge OF forging a note for
$1,000. admits that he is guilty both of
forgery and embeZZlement and that
the amount involved is $4,000.