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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
A NAVAL BAYrLE q
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sion is of the opinion that "the most
practicable and feasible route" for an
isthmian canal to be under the con-
troll. management and ownership of
the United States" is that known as
the Panama route.
The report is signed by the entire
commission.
The state department will now pro-
ceed to arrange a protocol with Minis
ter Silva engaging Colombia to ap-
prove the transfer of the franchise of
the Panama Canal Co. and make any
desirable extensions of time, both for
the completion of the canal and in the
life of the lease.
New York. Jan. 20.-The Panama
Railway Co., today, received a cable
gram from Colon saying that three in
surgent and two government vessels
had been sunk in the naval engagement
in Panama harbor. The cablegram
came from Col. ]. B. Shaler, general
superintendent at Colon for the Pa
mama Railway Co.
Panama, Jan. 20.-Gen. Carlos Alban.
the military commander of this dis
trict and the government Of Panama,
was Killed during the fighting, this
morning. His death is deeply deplored
for he was loved by his soldiers and
enjoyed the esteem of the community.
II is asserted that the death of the Co.
lombian leader may have the effect Of
bringing large numbers of men to the
government side anxious to avenge his
loss.
Some of the men killed on board the
government ship Lautaro have been
brought ashore, where they are being
buried.
The Lautaro is on fire. The revolu-
tionary gunboat Darien. as this dis
patch is written. is approaching the
United States cruiser Philadelphia in
the harbor. probably for the purpose
of conference. The firing has ceased.
1t is impossible to locate the reyolu-
tionary gunboats Padilla and Gaitan
The crew of the Philadelphia are as
ssting to put out the fire on board the
Lautaro. 1t is rumored here on shore
that the firing of the Lautaro is re-
suit of treason.
Later-The Lautaro has just sunk 1t
is reported here that her crew rebelled.
The revolutionary gunboat Padilla
surprised the Lautaro at the opening of
the fight this morning. and began
firing at close range. Many men on
board the Lautaro We're killed.
A gasolene launch has just left here
to obtain details of the fighting
The slow movements of the Padilla,
which are noticeable from the shore,
lead to the belief that she has been
damaged.
The government gunboat Boyaca has
Just moOred to the dock here She
brings troops from Chiriqui. She re-
ports that the revolutionary steamers
Padilla, Darien and Gaitan drew off
when they became aware Of her pres
ence.
On shore it is now reported that the
Darien is in a sinking condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The following
post office has been discontinued in
Maine:
Winnecook, Waldo county, 101,OO4.
Mail to Burnham.
The following rural free delivery
route has been established:
Augusta, Kennebec county. (Addi-
tional service. routes 4 and 81. Two
carriers; length of routes, 45as miles;
area covered, Sc square miles; popula-
ton served, 933.
The following star service change is
announced
1867. North Islesboro to NOrthport.
Permit postmasters at termini to dis
patch mail hour in advance of sched-
ule time, provided no connections are
broken and no complaint made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

While cunning, Friday, Capt. Edw
| Snowman of Georgetown, dropped his
gum which was discharged and two
toes were so badly injured as to re-
quire amputation. t
Three aged people passed away in
Richmond, Saturday. They were Mrs.
John Sedgley, aged So years; Mrs. w. J..
Page. aged IS years, and Mrs. Mary
Jane Tibbets. aged 70 years.
Rev. C. E. Owen. financial agent of
Colby College, has announced that the
conditional offer of John Rockefeller
of $4,000 has been met. The funds
ACQUIRING from this offer will amount
to $4,000.
While Fred Taylor, aged IA years. of
Cousins island, was cunning, Sunday.
he threw his gun down to escape the
view OF his relatives and it exploded,
the shot striking his knee. He will be
crippled for life.
Charles F. Lang. solicitor OF the
American Collection Agency. who was
arrested at Portland, Saturday, on the
charge of the forgery Of DIR. Lombard's
rame to an order for collections, was
bound over. Monday, to the grand Jury.
He gave bail.
Rev. Wilbur F. Berry, State organ
izer of the Christian Civic League of
Maine, spoke at a mass meeting in the
Congregational church at Bath, Sum-
day night. upon the saloon organiza-
ton in this State and the way 1t can
be overthrown. He maintained that
what is needed is the unification OF
forces from the Republicans, Demo-
Gratis. Prohibitionists and others, and
then, he said, 1--WE shall stand a good
show of electing candidates of spotless
character and reputation and with this
accomplished the overthrow will be
EASY
The loss by Friday nights fire to
George o. Goodwin & Co. at Mechanic
Falls. will reach about $4,000. 1t Is
thought. Crews are clearing up the
mns. and it is possible that small
part of the machinery may be avail
able for use again. The firm had on
land at the time Of the fire about 49,
40 of dry timber which was a total
oss. The Messrs. Goodwin are unde-
'ided whether the lumber mill win be
ebuilt. 1t is probable that the can
ming factory will be rebuilt, but It Is
lot yet certain whether the factory
will be in Mechanic Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
Capital Notes.

The Republican members of the ways
and means committee decided, Monday,
to begin consideration of the bill for re-
ducing war revenue taxes on January q.
The Senate committee on pensions
Monday, ordered a favorable report upon
Senator Hannds bill to grant a pension
of 5000 a year to Mrs. Ida S. Mckinley
wife of the late President Mckinley,
The adjutant generals of the militia OF
a large number of states assembled In
annual convention, Monday, at Washing
ton. A number of important questions
are to be acted upon. including propo-
sition to convert the militia into re
serve army of the United States and to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
Leonard Roeder of Quincy, ILL.,, '

Leonard Roeder of Quincy, ILL.,, will.
Tuesday celebrate his 102d birthday
anniversary. He is one of the very few
persons now living who witnessed the
battle of Waterloo, So years ago, the
18th of next June. He was a soldier of
Gen. Blucher's army and has his dis
charge papers. 1t is now 5S years
since he came to this country from
Germany. A few years ago he forgot
the English language which he had
spoken fluently, and now he can con-
verse only in German. His hair is as
white as snow. but otherwise Mr..
Roeder exhibits no special mark of his
extreme age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Jan. 20.-The following
are the recent pension changes in
Maine:
Increase, restoration, reissue, Milton
NJ. Branch, Waterville $12; George w.
Barron. Soldiers Home, Togus, So:
Owen w. Bridges, Dexter. IS; Alfred
Il. Carter, North Sedgwick, $12. Origi-
nal. widows, Julia A. Carter, North
Sedgwick, So. Special accrued, Jan. Z,
Annie NJ. Baker. Damariscotta, $12;
Martha H. Irish. Portland, $s; Mary j.
Bushey, Augusta, $8.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
After 30 YccTo.

Thos. E. Wood, s1s 18th ST., Sacra-
n.ento, Cal.:-"One so cent box of
Pyramid Pile Cure permanently cured
me of piles. For 90 years 1 suffered;
underwent frightful operation, nearly
died but failed to cure. was unable
to walk when l tried Pyramid Pile
Cure. The first application relieved
mc." All Druggists sell it. Quickly
cures every form of piles. Book free
by mail. Pyramid Drug Co.. Marshall.
Mich. 21-23-25
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21

Cancer causes 4251 deaths annually
in the metropolis, says the latest re-
port Of the Medical Officer of Health
for London.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
ROYAL BLUE LINE
FLORIDA TOURS
"s:s44r ;:s' s4 SOL ss'ss;; 81 expense.

CExecept 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 leave
aShinQtOn Boston. Feb. y.
April Ii and *. May 9. SO covers all
expenses except. suppers on Fall River
Line. Five days IN Washington; Stop
Comfort and Richmond For itin-
eraries and Guide to Washington. ap
Jos. P. TAGGART. N. L. p A..
2lf washington St. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21

Admiral and Mrs. Schley left Sayan.
'ah. Monday. for Washineton. after a
visit Of 10 days with Gen. and Mrs. w. W.
Gordon. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21

UllD. Alexander IN. Y) and Underwood
(Ala), the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
Mrs. Sophie Binns, President Young
Peoples Christian Temperance Union,
Fruitvale, Bal, Cured Of Congestion and
Inflammation of the Ovaries by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

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sick woman had felt months that | gradually grew
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during menuaton and this developed into conges
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When troubled with irregular suppressed or painful
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il faila
to cure. p: w. Groves signature % On
tu-thur iA,aAxmAy, ,aax \
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-01-21
IN THE HOUSE.
Urg'nt Deficiency Bill Brings Out Humorous
Speech and Sharp Retorts.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The time of the
House of Representatives was occu-
pied today, in general debate on the
urgent deficiency appropriation bill.
An item in the bill carrying $500,00O for
a military post at Manila precipitated
a long discussion. A semi-humorous
speech by Clark. Mo-, ELECTED a reply
from Cannon. ILL.,, which in turn drew
the fire of DeArmond, Mo. Others who
participated were Richardson, Tenn. !;
Orosvenor. Ohio; Alexander, N. Y;
Grow. Pa: Williams, ILL.,; and Under
wood, Ala.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
Murphy & Co... Cotton Letter.

New York, Nov. 15.-Cables to-day
indicated only a slight decline, show
ing that the trade there are simply
being guided by New York and indis-
posed to take the lead until they have
been furnished with a better guide for
shaping operations. Reports of i'm
mense quantities of cotton in the field
are being freely circulated, and add
ing to the depression already existing,
and as some of these come from bulls,
our parties, who have been sure of a
small crop, are naturally attaining
some attention and making an i'm
preston The weekly Chronicle report
contained nothing of importance, and
other authorities also failed to throw
light on the situation. 1t seems as if
a lower level is necessary to bring in
buyers who will hold on to their pur-
chases with confidence. There was a
little buying when the market opened,
and prices rose to points. The talk
was that the South was having toe
much rain, while there were some fea-
lures in the statistical situation which
appeared to disturb the more radical
bear element at the same time the
promise of a full movement the COM
ing week was disquieting feature
The higher opening for stocks carried
cotton along to the extent of 5 to 10
points early in the day. The market
was of the usual Saturday character
Receipts for the day $4,000 against 49,
900 last wear,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Nov 15.-There was still
much nervousness and misgiving
reflected in the stock market
to-day and there were erratic
fluctuations up to the noon
hour. The market closed firm, how
ever, and at net advances of 1 to
points over last night for the principal
stocks. The bank statement seemed
the deciding factor in driving the bears
to cover.
The loss in cash on the week was
rather less than expected, but the loan
contraction was smaller than was hop
ed for, in view of the heavy liquidation
in the stock market during the week.
The market reacted sharply imrnedi-
ately after the publication of the state
ment But it was argued that the
heaviest liquidation which occurred in
yesterdays stock market would only
figure for one day in the weeks aver
ages of the banks, so that the state
ment probably understated the strength
of the banks. The turn of the flow
Of currency from the interior to New
York aroused hopes of relief of the
money situation from that source. The
extent of the recent decline and the
length of time it has continued made
an upward reaction seem logical to
professional traders, skilled in the
reading of symptoms of speculative
markets. It is not unusual for a
downward movement to eliminate with
such a slump as that Of yesterday.
Bankers were quite unanimous in de-
nying occasion for alarming rumors of
financial unsoundness in that portion
of the financial world and their assur-
ance had a relieving effect upon senti-
ment.
1t is pointed out that prices had fall
len all the way from Is to 80 points for
the principal active stocks from the
high level of the year. 1t is also a
fact that at the level of Friday. al
though many stocks reached the low
est prices OF the year, there were
many of the speculative favorites, and
those among the stocks which have
suffered most severely from liquidation,
that were still from 2 to 10 points above
the low level of the early part OF the
year.
Bonds have been under pressure,
but have not been so freely sold as
stocks. United States bonds, 3s
and SIS declined Y, the new As. Y. the
old as. 4. and the rs, n per cent. as
compared with last weeks closing call
The total sales Of stocks to-day were
$50 800 shares, including Atchlson 2s,-
600: Baltimore and Ohio. $500; Cana
dian Pacific, 1850; Chesapeake and
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16

above the closing prices of the previous
day. The improvement was chiefly due
70 encouraging cable accounts and be-
neI that the English demand for
American cotton will soon increase. 1t
Is known that American spinners are
carrying comparatively small stocks,
having deferred purchases for such a
decline as has occurred, resulting in a
good demand in most of the cot
ton markets Of the country in the face
OF recent speculative weakness and liq-
uloation. This view has led to active
buying by the larger houses, giving a
steadier undertone to the general mar
kets. To-day after the opening adj
vance noted. there was a recession of
: to points under reports of weakness
IN the stock market. Demand for cot
ton was quite general and very active,
largely from shorts.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16

Trains arrive Savannah as follows:
No. 20, daily. from New York, Wash
ington, Richmond and Cincinnati, $50
a. m.
No. SO. daily from New York and
Washington. 5:O5 D. m.
No. 30. daily, from all points west.
via Jesup, 1920 a. IN.
No. 81. daily. from all points west.
via Jesup. los p. m.
All trains arrive ard depart from
the Union Depot.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE. ETC.
Trains SO and "a. Jew YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS, Vesti-
buled limited trains, with Pullman
Drawing-rooml Sleeping Cars between
Savannah and New York. Connect at
Washington with Colonial Express for
Boston. Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
tween Charlotte and Richmond and
Charlotte and Norfolk. Dining Cars
serve all meals between Savannah and
New York.
Trains 80 and "a connect at Jesup
with through Pullman Drawing room
Sleeping Cars open ated from and to
Kansas City via Birmingham, and
from and to Cincinnati via Chattn-
nooga.
Trains 90 and 80, THE WASHING
TON AND FLORIDA LIMITED.
Vestibuled limited trains. carrying
Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping Cars
between Savannah and New York.
Dining Cars serve all meals between
Savannah and Washington. Also
Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping Cars
between Savannah and Cincinnati,
through Asheville and THE Land of
the Sky
For information as to rates. sched-
ules, etc, apply 10
c. II. ACKERT. G. NJ, Washing
ton, D. g.
S. H. HARDwICK, q. P. A.. Wash
ington, d. G.
w. II. TAYLoE, A. G. P. A. Allan
ia, Ga.
r. c. BLATTNER. Depot Ticket
! Agent Union Depot, Savannah, Ga.
e. @. THOMSON, C. p. & T. A., Sa-
vannah. Ca. 141 Bull street. Phones
| $50
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

Liverpool, Nov. is, p. m.-Cotton:
Spot in limited demand; prices 2 to 4
points lower: American middling fair,
4.S4d; good middling, 4.4Sd; middling,
a. Od; low middling, 4.30d; good ordi-
nary. 4.oSd; ordinary, 4.06d. The sales
of the day were 5000 bales, of which
200 were for speculation and export,
and included 400 American; receipts,
5000 bales, including 100 American.
Futures opened easier and closed
steady: American middling, good ordi-
nary clause: November, 4. BOD; Noven-
ber-December, 4.26d; observation-disclosures
ry, 4.24@4.25d; January February, 4.23
@4.24d; February March, 4.2304. 24d;
March-April, 4.23@4,24d April-May,
4.24d; May-June, 4.24d; June-July,
4.24d; July-August, 424d.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
H. & b. Beer Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New Orleans, Nov. 15.-Liverpool
advances were better than looked for.
consequently our market opened l to 3
higher and improved to 4 additional
later on fresh buying predicted. On
the reaction theory and in anticipation
of unfavorable weather. There was
nothing officially issued to Indicate this,
therefore, when the large estimated re-
ceipts for Monday at Galveston, Hous-
ton and New Orleans became known,
coupled to the easiness of spots, values
sold off, losing all the gain, closing
practically unchanged from yesterdays
figures. The temperature ranged from
so to 60 degrees in the belt to-day.
Showers are predicted over the great
er portion of the district tonight and
Sunday. The temperature will rise over
Arkansas and fall over the Western
part of the district. The existing
weather conditions are unparalleled in
the history of the cotton, and the large
increased yield has been due to this
cause. Estimates are being increased
daily and killing frost now, it is claim
ed, can do only a minimum amount Of
damage, as the top crop in all sections
is opening. There is a heavy accum
uIation of cotton in the interior. which
is being held for higher prices in some
cases, and in others there is a lack of
cars to bring it forward. The move
ment, though, continues free, and will
as long as there is an average demand
for export. The absence of killing
frost SO late in season. the restricted
demand for spots, and the unsettled
condition of finances in New York. all
initiate against any marked enhance
ment in prices. There is, however. a
disposition shown to buy on every re-
cession, demonstrating that the ma
jority of traders believe rim higher
prices eventually. The demand. for spots
and receipts will continue to regulate
the future course of the market.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET

New Orleans, Nov. 15.-There was a
fair inquiry for spot cotton to-day.
Quotations unchanged.
Futures opened l to 2 points UP; a
further advance of to points was
scored, but thereafter values were an
parently adrift, moving back and forth
over a range of to 4 points. This
condition held up to the noon closing,
when the board showed net declines
from yesterdays level of to points.
New Orleans, Nov. 15.-Cotton fu-
lures quiet and steady; November, 1853
@7.62 December, 1857 CSC; January,
7.6S@7.69c; February, 1901. 75c; March,
776@777c; April, 7.77c@7.79c; May, 7.7s
@:SOc; June. 7.s1Q7.SSc; July. 1880
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
TRADE AND FINANCE
GENERAL TONE OF MARKETS
SHOWS DEPRESSION.
COTTON FUTURES TEND OFF.
T1-RPENTINE FIRM AND IN MODER-
ATE DEMAND AT SIC.

s0ot Cotton Easy, With Light Sales,
though Holders Are Not Sellers on
the DecIines-ROsins Firm and I'm
cbanged-LOcaI and TeIegraphic
Markets.
The Morning News Office,
Saturday, Nov. Is.
Traders are now watching for a turn
IN both the stock and cotton mar
kets which have continued on the de-
cline for some time, and with no
promise from to-day's DEVELOPMENTS
If soon changing their course. The
heaviness leaves no doubt among
market observers that the bears
are greatly encouraged with
the control they have of the situation
which has enabled them to hold stocks
down greatly and clip over a cent
from the prices of cotton that pre-
vailed prior to the beginning of liqui-
dation.
AS cotton futures continue their in
different and downward course it must
he remembered that spot values posi-
bly never showed greater resistance
10 pressure. Win Sucn weather dS
has prevailed for the past fortnight
the top crop has increased remark
ahlv. The movement to port has not
vet shown any material daily increase,
however. Still the bears have put
such pressure upon, cotton that its
small decline in sympathy with futures
demonstrates to the trade the intrinsic
value of the article. The country Of
fered sparingly for f. o. b. shipment
on account of the lower prices, and
the expectation of buyers in getting
supplies lower owing to the drop in
futures. Holders claim the drop is
due to the liquidation of speculative
long holdings, and not the conditions
of supply and demand, which should
impart a much stronger tone.
Turpentine closed firm at Sic, and
resins firm and unchanged. Resume
of the markets as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
DRY GOODS.

New York, Nov. 15.-The market has
shown no change in any particular
feature. Business in cotton goods is
on quiet scale throughout, and prices
without material change. Print cloths
dull and unchanged. Cotton yarns
weak and irregular. Worsted yarns
firm, with moderate demand. Wooden
yarns quiet and steady. Linen and
jute yarns firm.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
Hubbard Bros. & Co... Cotton Letter.

New York. Nov. 15.-Our market
opened with sales Of January at
7.92@7.93c and, after selling at 7.94c,
ruled at 794 at II a. m. The reaction
we expected last evening came to-day,
though Liverpool was lower. AS the
decline abroad appeared inadequate to
the weakness here local buying was in
evidence during the first hour, but no
new buying appeared and the distant
deliveries eased off on the heavy SELL
ing supposed to be for the recent bulls.
The premium on January was better
sustained to-day, no pressure to sell
being visible, while the brokers who
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
NAVAL STORES.

Saturday, Nov. Is.
SPIRITS-The turpentine market
opened firm at sic. sales 1.074. and
closed firm and unchanged. sales $50.
While the demand was fairly good the
offerings were not all absorbed. This
was attributed largely to the early
Saturday closing at o'clock. after
which no business is transacted. Re-
ceipts 1,249, and the exports sos.
ROSIN-The rosin market closed
firm and unchanged yesterday, with
opening sales of 1875, and at the close
S1S. Receipts 4,412, and the exports
1,000 Prices as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16

have been trading on the bull side
bought 5000 January at points over
March. Any further weakness must
come from the South under the inf1u-
ence of the weather conditions, which
promise to add to the crop. Certainly
no one can recall such phenomenal
weather since 1897, which even then
seems to have been less favorable, but
that season the consumption was not
as large as it is now. The spot mar
ket was quiet and unchanged.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-16
MONEY MARKET

New York, Nov. 15.-Money on call
steady, all loans at per cent, closed
offered at per cent. Prime mercan-
tile paper 51s@6 per cent; sterling ex-
change steady with actual businesses
in bankers bills at $4.S7 for demand
Posted rates $4.S5 and $4.8S; CONNER
cial bills $4.S3Q4S315; bar silver 49c:
Mexican dollars 39c,. Government
bonds steady; railroad bonds irregular.