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Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
OUR ISLAND POSSESSIONS.
Secretary Wilson Gives Information as
to Exports to Them.

Washington, July 30.-Secretary
Wilson of the Department of
Agriculture has had some interesting
tables prepared for his information con-
cerning the exports from this country
into the Philippines Hawaii, Porto Rico
Alaska and Cuba. These tables show
that to these possessions of the United
States and Cuba the exports from the
United States amounted during the fis-
cal year which has just closed to about
SIS, 900, 900. TO Porto Rico there went
nearly twelve millions of dollars worth
of goods. to the Philippines little
more than four millions, to Cuba over
twenty millions. to Alaska nine and a
quarter millions and to Hawaii ten and
three quarters millions.
The exports to Cuba fell off from
twenty-five millions in 1902, though in
1898 they amounted to but nine and Il
half millions.
The exports to the Philippines are
about one million less than in 1902. and
are the same as in 1901. The increase
from 1900. however. is very marked In
that in that year they amounted to a
little more than two and a half millions.
Another table shows the percentage
of domestic exports from the United
States. Exports during the fiscal year
ending June 3o 1903, from the United
States were divided under several
heads. with percentages of each, rs
follows: Agriculture, 62.12 per cent;
manufactures, 1892: mining, 2.l9; for
ests, 4.15: fisheries. Sc; miscellaneous
,46.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
NEW EVIDENCE
In Jett and White Trial in Kentucky
Against the Prisoners.

Cynthania, Ky, July 30.-The COM
monweaith in the second trial of Curtis
Jett and Thomas White for the murder
OF Marsum, today, not only produced
witnesses. but also secured additional
evidence from those who had testified
at the first trial i'm Jackson.
S. S. Taulbee, clerk of Breathitt
county, testified to standing at Hargis
Bros store across the street from the
jackson courthouse and seeing Marcum
fall and Even running away
Hezekiah Combs, a new witness, tes-
titled to'seeeing John Noble Curtis Jett
and Thomas White together just before
the shooting. White beckoned Jett to
the side door of the court house where
both entered. He talked with Noble
then and soon he heard shooting and
saw Even running away
]. G. Back. J. L. Patrick and DR..
Hogg all corroberated Even and others
who testified that Jett was not outside
cf the court house when the shot was
fired. that he entered the court house
before the shooting and came from out
of the side door after the shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
CUBA'S DANGER.
First of the Little Republics
Troubles Appear
A SmaII-sized Revolt, Quickly Sup
pressed, but Full Of Danger.
Simply Warning and Forecast of
What Is to Come.

Havana. July 30.-In spite of the as
sertion made, yesterday, by Senor zero,
secretary of the interior, that the KILL
ing of three men and the capture of the
fourth man who had attempted to
cause an uprising in the vicinity oil
Savanna. province of Santiago, effect
ually ended the only semblance of an
uprising in cuba, the rumOrs OF up
risings in Eastern Cuba were fully con-
firmed, today, in the government re-
norris received from the governor and
other officials of Santiago province.
These are that since the night of Sun
day last, 60 armed and mounted men
have appeared near out side villages IN
the Cauto river district, proclaiming
revolution and demanding the payment
of the former members of the reVolu-
tionary army. No acts of violence have
been reported, but the inhabitants of
the Cauto region are excited. The lead
er of the revolutionary party is named
Pupo. He is a brother of one of the
bandits killed by the Rural Guards,
Tuesday.
Gen. Rodriguez, COMMANDMENTS
chief of the Rural Guard has ordered
the mobilization of all the Rural
Guards in Eastern Cuba and the COVER
nor of Santiago province has been in
structed to enlist as many volunteers
as may be deemed necessary to Coop
crate with the mounted troops.
Secretary of the Interior Yero says there
is no doubt that the authorities will be
able to cope successfully with the situa-
ton, as all reports, he adds, agree that
popular sentiment is with the govern
ment of President Palma, and that those
who have risen in rebellion mostly be-
long to the wanton, lazy class of Puerto
Prircipe.s
1t is reported that many volunteers are
offering their services to the government.
Late tonight, Col. Reyes a revolution
ary veteran in whom the government has
great confidence, wired from Santiago
province that the region was completely
tranquilized that the people We're salts
fed and that there was no reason for
alarm.
Gen. Lora telegraphed at 1870 O'Clock
tonight, from Bayamo, that 1t had been
definitely determined that the reports of
an uprising originated with the bandits
who We're shot Monday, and who had cir
culated stories before that date that their
band numbered 20. The government is
satisfied that the incident is closed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
N the Event of var the Latter Would
Buy of Us.

Washington July 30.-The action of
Russia in closing the ports of Manchu-
ria against Japan for the exports of
wheat, is looked upon by experts of the
Department of Agriculture as a move
that can have but one result-to make
it necessary for Japan to purchase
wheat from Pacific coast ports of the
United States. In the event of Warllke
trouble between Japan and Russia,
Japan would be the country to need
supplies from outside her own borders
Russia would have within reach an
abundant supply, hot only OF cereals,
but probably also of horses that might
be needed in any projected campaigns.
1t is not believed that Japan could
find any market from which she could
secure wheat and horses so satisfac-
torily as would be found on the Pacific
coast of our own country. 1t would
require a month of time to lay these
commodities down in Japan, and the
sooner they are ordered by Japan, the
better it will be for that country in get
ting them delivered without danger OF
being mOlested
The fact that Russia is an exporter
of wheat, only too glad to dispose OF nel
surplus supplies, is pointed out here as
conclusive evidence that her action i'll
stopping the shipment of these supplies
to Japan has an important bearing on
her view as to the probable action OF
the japanese people in making warlike
preparations.
In the event of war between Russia
and Japan, there would be no reason
why this country should not sell all the
foodstuffs and horses to either Japan OF
Russia that either of these countries
cares to purchase. They are not muni-
| tions of war, so that no restrictions
| could be placed on the United States iI
making the sales. But it would be TO,
the country purchasing the supplies tc
see that they were safely conveyed tC
their destination.
If Russia should be able to maintain
blockade about the ports of Japar
she might be able to intercept all sup
plies, but those who are best informed
as to the relative strength of the two
countries on the water, are not inclined
| to think that Russia would be able tt
play successfully the role of blockad
! ing Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
LOWELL MOURNS.
Sad Scenes at Funerals Of
Wednesdays Catastrophe
Dead from Cartridge Factory Exp'os-
ion at Least Nineteen.
A Careful and Thorough investigation
Will Be Made. 4i.'

Lowell, Mass, July 3O.-A long line
OF hearses moving slowly through the
city streets, today, was pathetic re-
mnder of yesterdays terrible catas-
trophe at Wigginsville, when an eX-
ploslon of tons of nitro glycerlne, dyna-
mite and SunpoWder Snuffed out a score
OF lives in an instant, painfully injured
more than double that number of per-
sons, and scattered half a hundred
buildings over space of several acres.
Tonight, a revised list of the dead
gives the number as 49, but this record
may be increased to 21 at any moment
by the death of two of the 10 victims
now at ST. Johns hospital.
All day searchers probed through the
debris of the stricken section for any
trace of possible unknown victims of
the tragedy, but nothing was brought
to light which would indicate that the
number will be greater than already re-
ported. A small bit of cloth, later
identified as the lapel of a coat worn
by one of the victims already known,
and human eye, were the only grue-
some reminders unearthed. Every por-
ton of the ruined territory has been
carefully covered.
Among the few persons allowed
within the Gordon of militia which has
guarded the spots since yesterday AT
ternoon, We're a party of insurance ad-
justers investigating the liabilities OF
their companies. AS a result of their
Investigations they state that the loss
to them will be comparatively light, as
only the loss resulting from fire VIII
fall upon them. This will mean that
many of the householders, nearly all of
them laboring men of small means,
will lose everything they had in the
world.
The official report of the Tewkesbury
selactmen which was made public, to-
night, places the loss in ;he immediate
vicinity of the powder magazine at
more than 100000, and as this will foil
largely upon the househol1erS, nuch
hardship will result. Already the Sc
lectmen have taken steps to relieve the
suffering and in addition number ot
army tents have been supplied by E"-
jutant General Dalton to be used as
temporary shelters. A relief fund,
started by the local papers, yesterday,
had reached $4,000, tonight.
While no official investigation into
the cause and responsibility for the
tragedy has yet been begun, officials
who take a prominent part in the pro-
ceedings have made a careful inspection
of the scene. After going over the
ruins, this afternoon, Judge Hadley of
the local municipal court stated that
he would insist upon the presence of the
district attorney at the inquest which
will soon be held. He added that the
inquest would look into the matter in
a most thorough way, and that no ef-
forts would be spared to place the full
responsibility.
1t is probable that the three militia
companies which were called out, yes
terday, will return to their homes,
tomorrow. being relieved by large
detail of the State police, which arrived,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
PRESIDENTS GUESTS.
Post. Gen. Payne Among Them, After
Cruise Along Shore.

Oyster Pay. n. Y, July S0.-Pref.
Jerome B. Landfield, an Instructor in
the University of California, was the
first caller on President Roosevelt at
Sycamore Hill, today. He has just re-
turned from Europe and desired to talk
with the President concerning his OBJ
servations during his travels before
proceeding to California.
President Roosevelt's guests at lun-
cheon were Postmaster General and
Mrs. Payne and Immigration Commits
sioner William Williams and Mr.. Van
Ingen of New York. Mr.. and Mrs.
Payne arrived on the revenue Cutter
Onondaga, at noon.
As Mr.. Payne is to return to Wash
ington in a few days the President i'm
pressed upon him the desirability of
concluding the postal investigation at
as early a date as is practicable.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Payne
remained at Sycamore Hill until nearly
4 o'clock. Then they entered launch
and went aboard the Onondaga, which
soon afterwards steamed out of the
bay for New York
Assurance is given that nothing of
importance was developed during the
conference between the President and
the postmaster general. In addition to
the department investigation, they dis
cussed some minor departmental af-
fairs, but if definite results were reach
ed they were not disclosed.
The visit of Commissioner Williams
and Mr.. Van Ingen related to some
matters pending in the immigration Of
flee in New York, which neither MEM
bers or the President desire at pres
ent to make public. They relate, in
part. to an investigation which has
been in progress and which is likely
to result in the dismissal of some in
spectors against whom charges have
been fled.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
USED A KNIFE.
: Joseph Corso Murdered, Thurs
day, at Revere, Mass.
Anthony Montanino Accused Of Having
Welded the Deadly Knife.
Under Arrest, Having Been Taken by
Two Negroes.

Revere, Mass, July 3o.-A murder be-
lieved to have been the outcome of a
duel occurred here, early Thursday.
Joseph Corso of Boston,. being the vic
tim, and Anthony Montanino, the al
legged murderer.
The deed was committed, according
to the police, at about o'clock, Thurs
day morning, on the flats, a spot some
500 yards from the nearest dwelling. 1t
is believed the men who are said to
have quarreled three or four days
ago at the New England Gas and Coke
Cos. works in Everett, where they
were employed, came out here to settle
their differences. Montanino and two
negroes, Thomas Pope and Joseph
Monroe, who it is said were present
have been held by the police.
The murdered man was 28 years old
and married, but had no children. The
accused is about the same age.
Just after s o'clock, a boy ran into
the Central police station here and no.
titled the house officer that two men
were fighting in field off Park avenue.
This was about three-quarters of
mile from the station. Houseman Nc
with Charles Murphy of the fire depart
ment. On reaching the spot he found IA
man lying on the ground with five ter
rible wounds, one Of which had nearly
disembowled him. The man was dead.
In the right hand of the corpse was
clasped an open blood-staied knife.
Investigation showed that Montanino
had been seen, according to the story
of two negroes Pope and Monroe,
fighting with Corso in Revere and that
when Corso fell, Montanino fled. The
negroes pursued as far as Chelsea and
when near the house occupied by Hose
secured assistance and arrested Mon
tanino.
Afterward it was found that Mon
tanino had a deep cut over the heart,
but the house physician did not con-
slider it dangerous.
The police also learned that Corso
and Montanino were employed at the
works of the New England Gas & Coke
Co. in Everett and that they had g
quarrel there, one day this week. s,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
LATEST RAILWAY.
Canada to Back a Line Of
About 5000 Miles.
Watching to See That United States
Doesn't Secure Everything.
No Fear OF Us, But Want to Be On
Safe Side. .,

Ottawa, ont, July 3O.-Sir Wilfmd
Laurier announced to Parliament, to-
day, the details of the contract be-
tween the Grand Trunk Pacific and the
government for the building of a ma
tional transcontinental railway The
road Will stretch from Moncton, N. B.,
to Port Simpson, on the Pacific ocean,
Il distance of 5000 miles.
The government will build with pub
lie moneys the lines from Moncton to
Winnipeg and lease the line to the
company for so years. For seven years
the lease will be free, the company
paying operating expenses. The next
three years the company will pay over
all net earnings. For the remainder
of the life of the lease the company
will pay the government per cent
on the gross cost of the section. The
government will supervise the build
ing of the line, but the company prob
ably will do the work. From Winni-
peg to the Pacific the company must
build the line within seven years.
The government will guarantee rs
per cent. of the cost of construction
up to $3.50 a~mile on the prairie sec
ton and 100000 mile on the noun
tain section. The government will hold
a first mortgage on the line between
Winnipeg and the Pacific as security
of it's guarantee, and the Grand Trunk
Railway will guarantee the bonds of
the Grand Trunk Pacific for it's pro-
portion of the cost of the section.
The company will have running
privileges over the IntercoloniaL All
companies will have running privileges
between Moncton and Winnipeg, sub
ject to the company's terms. Unfouted
traffic in the winter must go to ST.
John and Halifax at Portland rates.
The company must deposit in 60 days
$5,00O,000 as security for the fulfillment
of the contract The money will be re-
leased for the building for the final
section.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier spoke at length
in explanation of the project. He said
the road would be built through the
maritime provinces, that a Canadian
port be opened on the seaboard to
render Canada independent should the
United States at any time; stop the
bonding privileges The best way, he
said, to remain friendly with the United
States is to be Independent CONNER
cialy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
THE ACTION DENOUNCED.
Diplomats at Caracas Uphold the span
ish Repres

Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, July
30 3n-Passengcrs who have just arrived
from Caracas say that in consequence Of
the incident which occurred. last Mon.
dav. at La CLARA. where, as 4 result of
friction between the Spanish consul and
The local authorities. the cXeouatr of
the consul was withdrawn, the diplomatic
corps at Caracas met and decided to send
II ioint rote protesting against the ac-
ton of the La Gllaira authorities and the
withdrawal of the exequatur of the Span
iSh consul. They took this action. it is
said, not for the purpose of assisting the
Spanish claims before the mixed tribunal,
but because of the precedent which
would be established and because they
considered it contrary to the protocols
made with the pow erS and signed by Mr..
Bowen. the United States minister, act
ing rs The representative of President
Castro
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
scheme of the pin as nearly az pos
sible.-New York Tribune.
Curious Sayings Of Children.

The children at kindergarten in
India were being asked the names OF
their favorite kings and queens. Ak
bar, William the Conqueror, Richard
the lion hearted, were the answers
of the, mass. King. Edward vII.,"
said one small voice, with a flourish.
What can you know about King Ed
ward?" asked the teacher, to try him.
The child drew himself up to the full
height of his four years. He is my
king!" was his answer, and surely q
conclusive one. @5M
The child who described Henry VII.
as professional widower' was an
English production.
Then there was Jack writing to
his aunt in England his six-year-old
impressions of India: Here we have
larger moon and we keep it better
polished }sigs
And N, who upon being told he
was getting quite old Che had had two
'bilthdays), replied: Indeed, I am not:
1 am almost newt" When still almost
new" NJ was found one day sitting
solemnly on chair, kicking his legs
up and down. What is it in me that
wants to go for walk?" he asked.
Not my legs, for 1 could move them
here" ~. 5rA4{ 4.s
Ethel and Marjory went with their
mother to the stores to buy golf clubs
for their father who was sweltering
in the Indian plains. Ethel" said
Marjory, "are these for our Father
which art in heaven or for our Father
which art in India?" Hush, Mar
jory!" was the answer. Don't you
know that our father which art in
heaven only plays Sunday games"
Make Tom good boy" said anoth-
er e-year-old, adding: DO you hear
that, Tom?' And-"Wait, Lord, while
1 kick Tomv' was another of his in
terjections.
Elsie's sayings were numerous. "L
wish l could battle in chapters" was
one extracted on a shivering winters
night. When she was about eight she
hated being called of morning, and
thought of way out of the necessity.
''Thespissurs on my dreams shall be
was the announcement
in her largest writing found pinned on
to her coverlet king of Kings and
Lord of lords" was in the Sunday
hymn. do you know who that means,
dear?" asked the mother. Let me see;
now, would it be hearts OF clubs?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
briggs APPEARS.
Pleads Not Guiity-Leave TO Withdraw
and Demurr.

New York. July 30.-Ex-Congressman
briggs appeared. today, before Judge
Thomas in the United States circuit
court, Brooklyn and pleaded not guilty
to the two indictments which were re-
Gently found against him with leave to
withdraw his plea and to demurr. One
indictment was found by the federal
grand jury in June and the other by the
federal grand jury. Mr. briggs had
previously pleaded to five indictments
which the June grand jury found
against him and bail in those cases was
fixed at $4,000, which he furnished. That
bail was continued, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
aA,t-koADS 4 STEAMED.
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<A1 railroad
Arransement OF Trains in Effect june

Arrangement OF Trains in Effect june
is, 1908. 4-t
Pullman Car Service: Pullman Parioc
car on train leaving Bangor at s.25 P n
and Caribou at $50 A. NJ
Pullman Sleeping car on train ieavins
Bangor at 3.25 A. M: and Caribou Al l. -
TRAINS LEAVE
LEAVE Portland, 1920 P M; Aususts
T. 45 A. NJ; Watervile, 1.2s A. M. Bangor
3.25 A. M; Arrive Millinocket at 6.13 A. M
Houlton, S2S A. M; Presque Isle, 1904 A
n NJ; :; Caribou $50 P, M; Fort Fairfield
LEAVE Portland. 1890 p. M; Ausussa.
gor. $50 A M; Arrive Katahdin Iron
Hshana MG1az '4s 40 p M NJ Feat patts Rent M go 2 NJ NJ
Houlton, 300 P. NJ; Presque Isle. 1.43 p.
M: Caribou, 210 2. M: Van Buren. $50
2, M; Limestone, S,os P. NJ; Fort Fair.
A. M; Gslilford, s.22 A.. NJ; Monsoon. 957
A. ~; Gssenville, 1890 A. M; Kineo, l2.ss
LEAVE Portland 1o15 A. M: Aurust..
1920 P. NJ; Waterville: LBS tvia Newport
SOS P. M. Kineo, 7.G5 r NJ
:, JEAyE j 4 Portland l1;, ioi5 4 A. Nj Augusta,
3.2o P. M; Arrive Millinocket 6.H 2. M:
Patten, 100 p. NJ; Ashland. 800 p. NJ;
Houlton $50 M; Pres1ue Isle: Pa =.
M; Caribou. $50 P. M; Fort Fairfield
LEAVE Portland, 12.4o p. M; Augusta,
2.S5 P. M; Wateryille. 1i5 p: NJ; Ban
gor, 460 p. M; Dover, SIS p. M: Guilford.
lit p. M; Greenville. so P. NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
LEAVE Kineo. $40 A. M; Greenville.
II. 40 A. NJ; Dover, 100 p. M. (viA Dexter
and Newport: Waterville. sis p. n;
AIfss3ah Leave r. Fort f Fairf,eld + sss A. NJ Car
ibou, $40 A. M; Presque Isle, 657 A. M;
Houltcn, $50 A. M; Ashland. 6.10 A. NJ;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
MAxY's MILLS.

Miss Mae Ashford is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. E. p. Weeks of Jefferson.
Mrs. Hannah Watson of Jefferson, a
former resident of this place, deserves to
be in the rank of smart old ladies' She
has just passed her S7th birthday. She
has spun, doubled and twisted 16 skeins
of yarn during the past three weeks. be-
sides doing some other work around the
house. She has three children living, 20
grandchildren and Sc great-grandchildren
She is slightly deaf. but retains her other
faculties remarkably well.
Edward Jennings and daughter OF
Pennington, have been visiting his uncle,
Luther Jennings. the past week.
Mrs. Maude Burks of Massachusetts, a
former resident of this place, and daugil-
ter are visiting at j. p. Halpin's.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
MONTANINO HELD
For Murder Of Corso-Pleads Not
Guilty.

Chelsea, Mass. July 30.-Montanino
was arraigned in the district court here,
this morning, charged with the muir
der of Corso, and through an inter-
prefer he pleaded not guilty. He will
be given a hearing. tomorrow.
Pope and Monroe, the two negroes.
were held in 500 as witnesses. Both
these men are well-knOwn residents OF
Revere, living on Protector avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER
AGAINST Motornan and Conductor for
the Westboro Accident.

Worcester. Mass, July 20.-On the
charge of mansaughtcr in having caused
the death of n passenger in an accident
at Westboro. Saturday, when two Boston
a. Worcester electric cars coldcd. killing
one person and injuring 50 others, Leon
Il. Downs and Daniel T. DAILY, motorman
and conductor of one of the cars. were
arrested today. They were arraigned in
court and held III $1,000 bonds until Au-
grst H. 1t is contended by the prosecu-
ton that Downs and Daily had orders to
wait at turnout for the eastbound car,
orders which they disobeyed. their negli-
gence being responsible for the accident.
Less than one-seventh of the land in
Great Britain is owned by farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1903-07-31
AFTER as YEARS.
Remains of Steamer Hungarian Lo-
Gated at Cape Sale Ledges.

Halifax, N. S., July 3O.-Capt. J. F.
Nickerson, a diver, today, went down
to the wreck of the. steamer Hungarian
which was lost on Cape Sable lodges,
43 years ago, with all on board. The
after part and two sides Of the steamer
are standing and the shaft lis still in
position Portions of the, e;,eargo, steel
bars, etc..,can be seen in the hull The
wreck is remarkably clear of kelp and
weeds