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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Investigation Into Death of Little
Boy at Vinalhaven.

Rockland. March 1.-The inquest at Vim
alhaven. Saturday. held in consequence of
the suspicious death of fve-year-old Le-
land Wilmington, verified the suspicious
Of the neighbors that there had been foul
play on the part Of somebody.
After an examina ton lasting five hours.
conducted behind the closed doors VI the
selectmen's office. the jury came to the
conclusion that other than natural causes
contributed to the childs death.
The bruised condition Of the body and
the emaciatcd frame ana pinched cheeks
bet0kened "A sad state of affairs.
The exact manner In which the chf,l
came to its death is not clear to the jur-
Ors. and at present no arrests Will be
made. 1t is believed that the grand jury,
which convenes, next Tuesday. will con-
slider some new evidence on the matter.
The inquest was conducted by Coroner
NJ. j. Judkns of this city. assisted by
Frank Il. Miller as clerk The jury com
prised T. NJ Coombs. foreman. j. W.
Gray, w. s Carver. i. a. Grindle J. III.
Sanborn ana w. +, Lyford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10

Steamship Line has received the fol-
lowing message from Horta, Azores:
The Etruria is arriving here. She
is being towed."
Horta, Azores, March 9.-The Etruria
anchored here at s o'clock this (Sun-
day. evening. All on board are well.
She had a comparatively uneventful
passage, except for the breakdown,
which occurred during the dinner hour
of Feb. &c. When this occurred the
Etruria had only just finished speaking
by wireless teiegraphy with the Cunard
Line steamship Umbria. After the ac-
cident was discovered the Etruria
called the Umbria for one hour, but
without success.
Upon examination it was found that
the ships propeller had broken off out
side the tubs and that the rudder had
been carried away by the propeller.
The Etruria then sent up rockets,
which were seen by the British steamer
William Cliff. The latter bore down
ana was alongside in 80 minutes after
the accident. She stood by until day
light when, after several attempts.
size succeeded in. passing a hawser
aboard the Etruria. The tank steamer
Ottawa arrived on the scene at this
time. The William Cliff then attempted
to tow the Etruria, while the Ottawa
attempted to steer her. The hawser to
the Ottawa. however, snapped. The
Ottawa stood by for two days and then
left for Fayal, bearing the second Off
Ger of the Etruria to report the disaster
and obtain assistance.
Meanwhile the crew of the Etruria
had made every effort to rig a jury rud-
der. The first carried away immedi-
ately an attempt was made to use it.
After further efforts lasting for two
days a second jury rudder was success
fully adjusted and is still in position.
The passengers of the Etruria were
satisfied they We're in no danger, and
they praise the conduct of the captain
and crew of the vessel. After the ac-
cident the passengers amused them
selves with the usual deck sports, and
concerts were held in the first and sec
ond cabins. Only those who were anx-
ious concerning business matters
chafed at the unavoidable delay.
The Etruria reports having sighted
the Italian mail steamer Sardegna from
Naples, Feb. 26, for New York, last
Wednesday, March 5. The Sargendna
stood by, but finding she could be of
no assistance. proceeded on her course.
After the accident the passage of the
Cunard steamer was entirely unevent-
full and there occurred nothing of in
terest beyond the daily runs of the YES
sci, which ranged from 60 to 100 knots.
The Etruria will wait here for the ar
rival of the Royal Mail steamer Elbe
which left Southampton for Horta. yes
terday. The Elbe will carry the Etru-
rias passengers to England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
JUMPED FROM TRAIN.
And Mr.. Lyons of Clinton Was Badly
Broken Up.

Clinton, Ne, March 99.-(SpeciaD.-A
man by the name Of Lyons Of Clinton,
in attempting to jump from Pullman
No Il. Sunday morning, near the home
of VIM. Goodale in Clinton, received a
broken jaw, some badly lacerated fling
ers, several gashes op the head and
general shaking up. He was attended
by DR.. Andrews and it is thought, will
recover. II is supposed that he mis-
judged the place and speed of the train
and jumped off, thinking he had arrived
at the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
No More Wars.

Many prominent people of this country
and England profess to see the realiza-
ton of their hopes for universal peace in
an Anglo-Ameriean alliance. Their plan
is to settle all future differences by in
ternational arbitration. This news will
be joyfuliy received by everybody, but
especially by the soldier who is at pres-
ent engag ed on some foreign battlefield
The news that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers will positively cure stomach. liver
and bowel complaints viii also be gladly
received by every sufferer from sick
headache dizziness, fiatuency. indiges-
ton. dyspepsia, constipation or bilious
ness. DO not suffer any longer, but try
the Bitters at once. 1t is backed by a re-
cord of fifty years of cures. Beware of
colrnferfeits when buying. Our private
stamp is over the neck of the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
BULLET THROUGH BRAIN.
Alleged Burglar at Wales, Mass, Killed
While Resisting Arrest.

Palmer, March 9.-Frank Gregoire
of Wales, young man, well known
there for many years, was killed, Sat
urday morning, while trying to escape
arrest for alleged burglary in Isiah
Hiscocks home at Wales.
Death was caused by bullet wound
He was struck a blow with a revolver
upon the head by officer Charles
Thomas of Palmer. When the blow
was inflicted the revolver was dis
charged and the bullet fractured the
skull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
FIRE AT GUlLFORD.
knowIton's kindiing Wood Factory
Burned, With Loss of $4,000.

Guilford, Me, March 9.-Hall l..
Knowlton's bundle wood factory here
was burned. today. entailing a loss of
about $4,000. Thirty men were employed
in the factory, and it is a question
whether or not the plant will be re-
built. The loss will be much more Sc
rious. The cause of the fire is not
known. h..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
Marconi in Montreal.

Montreal, March 9.-Signor Marconi
arrived here. today. en- route to Otta-
wa. He expects to leave for Sydney
next week. after making arrangements
with the Canadian government and
local firms for the necessary equipment
for his station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, March 9.-FOrecast for
Monday and Tuesday for New Eng
land: Fair, Monday; clearing in
morning in north portion; fresh west
to north winds; Tuesday, fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
SPECIAL VALUES
shirts R
One case of extra quality fancy
shirts with two separate collars and
one pair Of cuffs at,
SOC each
See window display at Both stcres.
We are agents for the celebrated
Guyer and Stetson stiff and soft hats
also other leading makes.
Hats in all styles and prices from
SOC to $500
II. G. BARKER CO.
IiatterS and farnishsrs.
Opp. Hotel North Augusta Tie.
2lS Water St. Gardiner Me.

Tho veInal season is coming and wo-
men are thinking Of flower seeds for an
early start Nov fresh seeds are just
in 1T Partridge's old reliable drug store,
Opera House block. Sweet peas and
rasturtiums in bulk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10

seized two barrels of ale, quantity of
whiskey and large assortment of other
liquors, Saturday, at the place alleged to
be kept by Joseph Quillette, on Lisbon
street, Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10

The Injunction restraining the Central
Vermont Railroad from continuing The
work on the trestle near Sabins crossing.
near Montpelier. VT. was dissolved. Sat
y nrd lay and work will be resumed there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10

The president of the Princeton Uni
versity Tennis Association announced,
Saturday. that the 10th annual Inter-
scholastic League championship will be
held on the second or third Saturday in
Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
Cecil Rhodes Is Better

Cape Town, March 9.-Cecil Rhodes. who
is suffering from angina pectoris. passed
good night, and is better. this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
ETRURiA ARRIVES
At Horta, Azores, in Tow Of
Steamer VIM. Cliff.
Propeller Broke Off, Carrying Away
the Rudder, feb. 26.
All Well on Board and Will Be Forward
ed to Destinations.

London, March 9.-The Cunard
Steamship Line has received the fol-
lowing message from .Horta, Azores:
The Etruria is arriving here. She
is bsing lowed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-10
over One Hundred Million
1904

Zoe Cigars sold in New England since
1874. By all Jobbers and Retailers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

ors or In appeal from court decisions vary
In cost and other particulars. Applicants
are generally required to give security In
one form or another to the company In an
amount equal to the value of the bond and
then pay 1 per cent. OF hat value for the
bond. The rate for these bonds has re-
Gently increased from n of 1 per cent, It
being found that the cost of converting the
securities of the bonded contractor in case
OF failure being much greater than the rate
previously charged. In case of appeal
bonds, security must be given in like man
ner for the whole amount.
1t is impossible to give the exact amount
Of bonds in force at this time In the United
States, but an estimate OF $500, O0O, 600 was
said to be not far from wrong by persons
In a position to know something Of the bus
mess.
Espionage In Perpetual.
There is one phase OF the bonding BUSH
ness which is not understood by the local
agents. 1t is known generally that the bond
companies retain able detectives in every
large community and that these detectives
keep watch over the actions of the persons
bonded, but how some information is gained
is surprising to those most familiar with
the business. An agent Of one of these
companies states that a short time ago he
received word that a man bonded in the
company had contracted a habit Of playing
a little draw poker on the side and that he
should be investigated. The man was one
Of the closest friends Of the agent and the
draw poker incident was we'll known 10
him, the game consisting Of penny ante
we'll within the private means Of the player.
A little Investigation. a word Of caution
and penny ante" was abandoned.
Another case was where a few months
ago an agent received word to write to the
president Of a bank out In the state that
his cashier, bonded In the company, was
showing signs OF mental trouble. The let
ter was received by the president with the
greatest establishment. He introduced an
assistant cashier in the bank and this as:
sistant had just familiarized himself with
the routine OF the business when the
cashier was forced to retire, a mental
wreck. His accounts were correct, but
what the president and the agent desire TO
know is how the bond company learned OF
a condition which was not apparent to the
men who had worked in the bank for years
with the cashier.
The effect OF fidelity bonds upon the ac-
lions Of employees is SO we'll recognized that
some employers desire to gain the effect
without paying the cost. According to one
agent. a well Known employer of men in
responsible positions called at the once
one day and said:
Please let me have fourteen application
blanks for bonds on your company"
The blanks were produced and the en-
ployer continued:
Il do not know THAI I viii use these. /
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
i'm Agriculture

Tho possibilities for diversity in agricul-
ture In the United States are such that 1
believe I am safe in saying that our coun-
try Is in a position 20 become entirely in
dependent Of any other nation from an agri-
cultural point OF view. There is good
ground for making the prediction that de-
velopments in the near future will show the
soil Of the United States to be adapted
to the growth Of practically every agri-
cultural product which Americans are now
compelled to purchase abroad.
Take, for instance. Egyptian cotton. The
departments work with this commodity has
recently produced very encouraging results,
and 1t Is believed that it can successfully be
grown in this country. This cotton is OF
the finest fibre and grade, which we have
been importing in bulk for many years. But
as early as 1892 the Department imported
and distributed seed Of some Of the choice
Egyptian sorts, although, owing to the
lack OF money, the work Of cultivation was
abandoned. Recently, however, consider
able seed has been imported and the out
look for this particular grade Of cotton is
encouraging.
The United States pays out millions OF
dollars annually for tropical products
which we ought to grow and which we can
grow without interfering in any way with
well established industries. Coffee, rubber,
bananas, cacao and many other tropical
crops not hitherto grown by us can be pro-
duced, and attention has been turned to the
best method Of succeeding with the crops.
The improvements In the coffee industry in
Porto Rico furnish an example OF what
can be accomplished toward making us
independent OF the tropical countries from
an agricultural consuming point Of view.
Among the agricultural imports OF the
United States coffee is second only to
sugar, our annual importations averaging
5000 0 900, and only a small fraction Of 1
percent. Of this quantity comes from our
tropical islands. The most important in
dustry in Porto Rico is the raising OF cot
fee for European markets. Hence it has
received the early attention Of the officials
OF this department in their Investigations
OF tropical agriculture. The use Of shade
upon the plantations in the island and the
raising Of seedlings In nurseries and other
practical improvements Of culture would
double or treble Porto Rico's production OF
coffee, and with an increase OF acreage in
view, the island could be made to produce
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

panies. I'VE also make bonds for civil
service employees Of the government and
for officers OF fraternal societies. In these
cases we do not require such a long appli-
cation. This we waive in the case of civil
service employees, because they have already
passed a rigid examination and It is not
supposed that they would receive an ap>
pointment unless their previous history
was good. In the latter case the general
character OF men elevated to such positions
and the small amount Of money which
comes into their hands is relied upon"
Indemnity Readily aid.
This agent was also authority for the
statement that there Is little trouble in
collecting indemnity provided for in the
bonds. He said that out OF about 1000
defalcations. but four cases have been re-
sisted in the courts. and all Of them are
now pending in the federal courts at
Omaha, two being cases OF federal en-
ployes and two Of employees of private cor
Dorations.
On the other hand. private corporations,
especially bankers, have made many pro-
tests against the form OF pond written,
asserting that the form is so intricate and
technical as to give many loophoIes
through which the guarantee companies
escape. This condition led the American
Bankers association a few years ago to
draw a form OF indemnity bond which was
copyrighted in the name OF the a~ssocia-
ton. While making the usual provisions
for the security Of both parties, II is go
shorn OF verbiage as to give courts little
opportunity to construe defendants out Of
court in an action on the bond. Be the
reason what 1t may. but one company In
the United States has so far consanfad IN
write the bankers form. and that one de-
mands a higher premium than for the reg
ular form.
The popularity OF fidelity insurance as Sc
eurity for bank depositors has grown to
such an extent that some states, notably
Missouri. have enacted legislation requiring
hduciary officers in all state banks to be
bonded in guarantee companies. The
bankers Of that state approve the law,
while bankers in other states are begin
ming to demand the enactment OF similar
laws. A bill to this end will probably be
introduced in the next session Of the Ne
brasEa legislature.
Cost of
The cost of fidelity insurance varies from
$3.50 to SIS per $1,000. The lower rate,
strange as 1t may seem. is demanded from
employees and of1eers OF banks where large
volumes Of money are constantly handled.
The highest rate is paid by solicitors and
collectors who handle funds outside Of the
influence and immediate control Of their
employers. The rate also varies with the
form Of the bond. 81 per 1000 being de-
mRnded for the bankers form, where 50. 50
would be demanded for the ordinary form.
T h bonds issued in the case Of contract
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

not like a cook stove, a refrigerator or a
toothbrush, which, once used becomes
valueless. The more It was used by a
person who knew how to appreciate a good
book the more interesting it became, and,
If 1t had to be sold, 1t brought something
like its original price.
Such a book as that can be held In ones
hands and pressed and even caressed with
out giving one the impression that he was
holding a package Of envelopes or a dog
biscuit. It was smooth, firm, solid and
substantial. 1t did not bulge at the edges
nor cave in at middle. 1t was all book
and all genuine.
We are now told by a we'll known firm
Of book publishers that we do not know
how to open a new book. We go at it in
the old way, without proper knowledge OF
the nature of the thing which we are
handling, and, Of course, 1t breaks and
cracks and warps and rolls and spills it's
contents over the floor.
To open a new book, we are informed, we
must rest its back upon a table or desk,
hold one Of It's covers in each hand nat
upon the table with the leaves standing
upright, and then we must press the leaves
down five or ten at a time at front and
rear simultaneously nutil we arrive at the
middle Of the volume, when we will be de-
lighted to discover that the binding has
been eased and that its back has not ben
broken. Anyone who has tried this in
teresting experiment will be free to say
that some Of the leaves will lie down and
some of them win not and tina pressure
to accommodate them to this position re-
suits In most cases in the total wreck of a
thing which ought to have been a hook
but which is not.
The average new book lacks a good deal
besides a flexible backbone. The publisher
who will remedy its obvious defects ought
to find fam and fortune.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
Chicago Chronicle.


market it was a high crime and a felony
to turn down the corner of a page. The
paper did not break off. as 1t now does in
too many cases, but wherever the crease
was put 1t remained forever, a convincing
proof Of somebody's sloveliness and dis
like for boows Of the right sort.
A good old-fashioned book seemed to
have been made to fit it's covers. It
nestled within them snugly. In front and
In back and on the sides and all around Il
looked finished and fashionable, as awell-
tailored man does. II 1t rejoiced in deco
ration 1t was Of the kind which was really
decorative and which savored OF the
library. 1t had no garish colors nor
hideous figures to stare one of countenance.
as a bright red cravat at a funeral does.
1t was modest and ~circumspect and It
conformed to all of the co-nventionalities.
This old book showed the handicraft Of
the printer man, too, as well as Of the
binder a Its type was set by printers,
not by typewriters nor other mechanics.
There was some typographical style about
1t. From the title page to the hyleaves
at the end there was evidence on every
page that journeymen, not apprentices nor
blaeksmiths, had been employed upon 1t.
Titles and subtitles were in appropriate
series OF type and did not swear at each
other across poorly printed pages.
The press work on such a book was as
good at least as that of a we'll printed
newspaper. The impression was clear and
firm. The ink used was ink, not tar nor
single stain. 1t did not rub OF upon
ones hands, like the smut of a yellow
daily. In register and in imposition the
work was perfect. There were few print
ers In the insane asylum in those days.
A good old book was a good thing to
have and to hold and to bequeath to pos
terity. It was almost as substantial as
real estate. 1t was personal property
truly, but it war not perishable. 1t was
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16

am going to have them filled out by my
clerks and give them to understand that
the cost Of the bonds will be paid for by
me. They need never know that the bonds
are not issued and they will conduct them
selves as though they were bonded"
The agent refused to enter the deal and
the employer went to another ONCE for
his blanks.
Generally where defalcation or embez-
element is discovered, the bonded malfeas-
ant is given an opportunity to make good
his shortage. Where this is done and the
representatives of the company believe the
act was due more to weakness than wilfui-
ness. the mar is permitted to escape pun
ishment, but cases a been known where
companies a refused to, accept money
rendered In order to be in a better position
to insist upon the punishment OF the Of
fender.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-16
G

Prof. William @. Williams. instructor OF
Greek at the Ohio Wesleyan university,
VINO died February !, was the oldest
In America.
Rev. DR.. Thomas E. Green Of Cedar
Rapids, Ia, has been chosen as the orator
at the grave of Washington in April by
the Sons of the American Revolution. at
the society's triennial meeting.
1t Is stated that since the pope favored
royaiists OF France to his holiness have
fallen on and that now German Catholic
are more generous than those OF any other
country.
The Bapdsts Of Colorado have renewed
their efforts to place the woman's college
at Montclair, near Denver. on a working
completed, with twenty acres OF land. the
whole valued at about $4,000.
BENJAMIN F. Jacobs, who was the origi-
series, which was adopted at the Indian
spons conYenuon In lSI2,, has Just retired
from Sunday school work after a service
extending over forty-six years.
Rabbi 8. Schaffer OF Shearith Israel con-
gregauon of Baltimore has received a call
from a congregation in, Rossenoi, Russia,
smaller congregation IN this free country
than be In, a position OF influence in des-
Bishop William B. Derrick Of New York,
who Is over the 800 African Methodist
churches in Pennsylvania, New York. New
Jersey and a5S the New Engl ana states, will
OF the Hugenot church in Canterbury,
England, in July.
Rev. c. H. Emerson. a minister on the
Pacific coast for nearly fifty years, died
last week. He bore the distinction. for
some time, OF being the only living mem
Der OF the original chapter OF I'D. K. f !"
a fraternity he assisted in organizing
while a student at Bowdoin college. where
he graduated.
A Presbyterian minister said at a meet
ing of the Chicago Presbytery that the
book OF discipline OF the church Is 1.-THE
worst book ever published" referring ap-
parently to errors and antiquities. That's
right" responded a voice from the rear OF
the room, but when a gray-haired brother
arose TO protest a wave Of laughter swept
through the assembly ana ended the incl
dent