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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
The Senate's Saturday Session.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The Senate.
today. passed the Notifications appro-
rri;tion bill and the House immigra-
ton bill with amendments. The gen.
cral deficiency bill the last of the APP
propria ton measures to be considered,
was reported from committee.
by Il vote Of ~ TO Is the Senate
agreed to consider the Aldrich bond
deposit bill. which was debated at
length. but upon which 4 vote was not
reached The Senates action diSplaceS
the statehood bin as unfinished bust
ness.
Quay. of course, voted among the
nays, the others being Bailey. Berry,
Blackburn. Carmack. Clay, Culberson,
Dubois. Heltfeld. McEenery, Mallory,
Morgan Patterson. Pettus, Rawlins,
Teller. Turner and Vest.
While the bill was under discussion
Mr.. Aldrich SAID that the Republican
PARTY would undertake the reduction 81
In" revenues at the next session OF
congress. provided there was a surplus.
The Senate took recess until II
o'clock tomorrow. when q session Will
he held for the DurnOse of delivering
nulo2ies upon deceased members of the
IIouSe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
A RACIAL DEPARTURE
In Shamrock HIS Keel, Which Is Ex-
pected to Help Speed.

London. March 1.-The Associated
Press learns from a reliable source that
Designer Fife has introduced 1t rerolu-
tionary feature into the building of the
Shamrock III, which. if successful at
all. will add Is seconds to the yachts
speed every time she goes about.
The fiji keel of the present challenger
l.; to be only 20 feet long. Thirtyfive
feet has heretofore been considered the
shortest possible length of keel. This
means that the boat must be perfectly
designed in order to balance the 1870
feet of hull over this short length of
metal.
Mr.. File considers the Columbia's
success to have been due to perfect
balance. If the Shamrock III. proves to
he equally proportoned. her remark
ably short keel will enable her to spin
like a top every time she goes about.
The new feature is considered by
competent judges to be the boldest sort
of an experiment. but certain to pro-
vide marvellously fast boat if she
will sail at all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
MRS. ROOSEVELT AND ETHEL
Returning Home After Visit to Sons at
Groton, Mass.

Grpton, Mass, March 1.-Mrs. Theo-
tiore Roosevelt. who las been spending
several days ut the Groton School with
hey two sons, Theodore, Jr., and ker-
nit. lett, this afternoon, for Washing
ton. accompanied by her daughter
Ethel and a maid.
The three childrer attended Divine
service with their mother. this morn
inG in the beautiful st. Johns chapel
connected with the school and the
party was accompanied by Mr.. VIM.
Amory Gardner. the donor of the
chapel and Mr. Grafton d. Cushing of
Boston. This afternoon, after taking
leave Of her SONS. the Presidents wife
with her daughter and maid We're
driven to Aver Junction in one Of Mr.
Gardncrs carrie GEES and Mr.. Gushing
Went with them to assist them on the
train. Mrs. John Lawrence. with her
children also drove over to see them
OFF. The PARTY left for Boston on the
30 train. 1t is expected that the
party viii arrive in Washington at
'1."n tomorrow morning.
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57th CONGRESS.
CONTINUED from page 1.)

;,fter the dissolution Of the present Con-
gross.
rho nrirejpal If not the only duty of the
extra session will be the consideration of
III. Panama treaty and the Cuban recj
5r,citv treaty. but the Senate may. IL it
90 desires take up the question OF the re-
o,oanization OF the cornrGiittces. No dis
nosition towards this step has yet mani
fasted itself and it does not now Sc EN-
probable.
,cw senator's will be sworn in Among
those who will take the oath of Office is
NJ Smoot of Utah, against whom. owing
10 his connection with the Mormon church,
AMI lis alleged adherence to its tenets.
old and new a number of protests haze
II, on fled. The protests do not constitut"
,l.,nf and. as Mr.. Shoots credentials are
entirely regular he will be allowed to take
his seat. and the investigation, If one -
made. will he postponed until the regular
Ec, Ec%t. If there should b. objection to
NJ SmoGt taking his seat, the ceremony.
under the rules OF the Senate. might be
postponed for da@. It is intinatcd that
there may he some discussion Of his ease
during the extra session but If 50 ii would
rrecc dc all committee action and would
come up either as Il question Of privilege
or IL, connection. with some other CUES
ton.
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Baseball N otes.

Nine members of the Philadelphia
Athletics arrived at lJacksonvile. Fla,
Saturday. on the Arapa hoe. a nd will re-
main until Anril1 L., Other members of
the team will ioin them there. They
will play games every Saturday with a
club TO be formed there the Athletics
furnishing the batteries for both teams.
Fred Klobedanz, the pitcher will
again be numbered among the Law
renee players in the New England
League, having signed contract with
Manager Parsons. The report that he
had signed with the Los Angeles, Cal.
team. it seems, was well founded, but
sufficient indictment was brought 10
bear unon him to reconsider. and he
returned the advance money which
was sent him.
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QUARANTINE REMOVED
On Foreign Wool in New England and
1t May Be Shipped.

Washington. March Sec Wilson
had 4 conference With the President.
Saturday. respecting the quarantine
which has been placed by the depart
ment of agriculture on New England
wool to prevent the spread of the foot
and mouth disease.
Large holders and owners of wool in
New England. particularly in Massa =
chusett&. have protested against the
quarantine. regarding it us an unneces-
Sary hardship.
Sec Wilson and other officials of his
department take an opposite view, how
ever, and the quarantine will be con-
tnued in force.
Ii has been decided by Sec Wilson
that foreign grown wool and wool
grown in states outside of the zone of
infection of the foot and mouth disease,
which may now be be in New England
warehouses, will not be subject to the
quarantine provided that it has not
come in contact with wool which the
agricultural department officials re-
gard as likely to he infected.
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Her gray hair makes her look 20 years
older. And it's SO thin, too. Tell her all
about Ayers Hair Vig0r. s...sss::
not to send the statue of Frederick the

not to send the statue of Frederick the
Great to this country until next year.
The bureau of soils of the agricul-
.ural department now has a force of
more than lhG persons, 4. of whom
have had Il scientific training. Its OBJ
Jet i, 10 show the conditions and re-
sources OF the soils OF the country and
to give the people precise and accurate
knowledge regarding the possibilities
Of each kind of soil.
Baron Covers and Mr. Bowen. Sat
urday, al Washington. signed The
Netherlands protocol, providing for
the settlement of the claims of that
country against Venezuela 1t is pro-
vided that President Roosevelt shall
name the umpire in the eN ent of a dis
agreement. The protocol follows the
lines OF that of the United States.
The President. Saturday, sent the fol-
lowing nominations 10 the Senate:
Henry 3. F. Macfarland, District of
Columbia, to be commissioner of the
District OF Columbia Ga renomination).
Charles d. Eddy. collector of customs
for the district of Bristol and Warren,
Il. l. Postmasters-Con Ira f.
iit' No. -~NN III iltili, JotoD w
New Hartford. Observation-Disclosures
\. Wales. Stoughton. Vermont-E.n-
cry G. Page. Hyde Park.
Baron Gevers, the minister to the
Netherlands, has been informed that
the Queen of the Netherlands will be
pleased to accept the invitation of the
United States and Venezuela that Her
Majesty name the umpire for the COM
mission which will settle the American
claims in the event the commissioners
fail TO agree. The minister will COM
mllnicate this fact to the President 1T
the same time that he carries n mes
sage IF good will from Queen Wilhei-
nina.
\ committee representing the Min
iSteiial Association of Salt Lake, Utah,
and the citizens who protested against
the seating of Reed Smoot in the Unit
ed States Senate have sent Il telegram
TO Washington, deprecatns the
charges of polyeamy filed with the
Senate committee. as tending to Oh
scure the main issue raised against
Mr.. Smoot, that of his being an apostle
OF the Mormon church. This action
was taken after a meeting at which
the sentiments seemed unanimous that
the pclEgamy charge should play no
Fart in the fight against Mr.. SmoOt.
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IN THE HOUSE.
Four Hour Sunday Session-Demo-
Gratis Continue Filibustering.

Washington. March 1.-The House of
Representatives held four-hour ses-
sion, today. ami put the District Of Co
Iunibia appropriation bill through It's
last rari.;tn!. ntarv stage in the face OF
lhr Democratic tilihuster. The pre-
NouS question on the conference re-
port on The Alaskan homestead bill
WAS ordered and the vote on its adop-
iiop VII be taken when the House re-
colvtrcs ut II O'Clock, tomorrow
morning. That was the result of the
sunday session. Although it was Sun
lay by the calendar it was still
Thursday. Feb u, according 70 parlla
mehtary fiction. The Democrats put
block in tho legislative wheel at every
opportunity aud it required six roll
calls to accomplish what was done. to-
day. Large crowds watched the pro-
,cedinss from the galleries
When Speaker Henderson dropped
IN" cavel At noon. Richardson, the mi
nority leader. was on his feet. He an
nounccd that there was evidently no
quorum present and that the Hous"
could not do business on Sunday with
out a quorum. Thereupon on motion
of Payne. the majority leader. call
ot the House was ordered. The doors
were closed and the sergeant at arms
was instructed to bring in absentecs.
At the conclusion of the call 241 men,
bers had aDpcader-nore than quo
rum. and McCleary of Minnesota. call
ed up the conference report on the Dis
uict of Columbia appropriation bill.
Underwood (Ala.) attempted to inter-
pose the point of order that the call
had not been completed, but the Speak
er ruled that Il quorum having appear
ed business could proceed. The doors
which meantime had been opened. We're
again closed by the direction of the
Speaker on Underwoods point of ordei
that further proceedings under this cal
had not been dispensed with by the ac-
ton of the House. After brief expla-
milton of the report against the pro-
tests of various Democrats who desired
to be heard. it was adopted. IA to 80.
There was another roll call on or
dering the previous question on the
Alaska homestead bill which was pre-
scented by Lacey CRep.. Ia.). y hal
dozen points of order raised by the
Democrats were ruled out and the
Chair declined to entertain all appeal:
or the ground that they were dilatory
At 1855 +. NJ. the House recessed un
i'll II O'Clock tomorrow morning witt
the motion to adopt the conference re
port on the Alaskan bill pending.
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SUNDAY SESSION
OF the Senate, With Euloges Of Four
Deceased Members.

Washington. March 1.-The Senate
spent .hree hours, today, in eulogies of
four deceased members of the House.
Mossrs. Martin, Va, Gallinger, y. H.,
Perkins, cal, Clay, Ca, and Daniel.
Va, spoke of the late Peter ]. Otey of
Virginia.
Mcssrs. Pritchard, n. c., and Mall
lory, Fla, spoke of the late James
Moody of North Carolina.
Messrs. Dolliver, Ia, Burton. kas.,
and Allison, Ia, spoke of the late John
y. w. Rumble of Iowa.
Mesers. Turner Wash. Mitchell,
Ore. Perkins, Cal, Dubois. Idaho, and
Simon. Ore, spoke of the late Thomas
Tongue of Oregon.
At the conclusion of the addresses
the several resolutions of regret were
adopted and at O'Clock the Senate adj
journed until II o'clock, tomorrow.
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Capital Notes.

F. II. DuMartheray, the recently APP
pointed minister of Switzerland to the
United States, was presented formally
to the President. Saturday, at the
White House by Secretary Hay.
The Senate. Saturday. confirmed the
nominations of Frank l.. Campbell of
Ohio. to be assistant attorney general.
and that of Melville w. Miller to be
assistant secretary of the interior.
Baron Won Sternburg, the German
minister has addressed letter to
President Roosevelt informing him OF
the determination of Emperor William
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Lincoln County.

Real estate transfers in Lincoln County
for one week
OOTHBAY--Orrington *. Merry to
Flowman r. Dinsmore. land $S5.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR-Lewis T. Merry
4 al to Idella Latter. land. 81. SC; Lewis
i. Merry & al TO Charles Latter. Jr.. land
81, &c.
BEEMEN-Inhabtants of Bremen to
Alonzo Wiley, land and buildings So.
4RISTOl-Isahei Eaton to Marion II.
poolittle lard, 81
DAAIARGSCOTTA-Ab N. Thurlow x
ais. 20 Frank l.. WaShburn. Trustee, land
and buildings, $500
NEWCASTLE -rhomas V Ntunsey. to
Minnie f.. Munsey. land and buildings. 81.
&c
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Knapp TO
Frank l.. Thomas, land and buildings. $ln0
WALDOBoRO-Orrin w. Folsom 10
Charles W. Mank, land, $50; Charles w.
Mank to WILDER p. Stratton. land. So.
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TO CONTINUE APPROPRIATIONS.
Resolution to Provide So. If Bills Fail
in Passage.

Washington. March IA resolution
introduced in the House. today, by
Representative Dalzell and referred to
the committee on rules. provides for n
Joint resolution to continue appropria-
tons in the event of the failure of any
OF the supply bills to pass at this ses-
sion.
Representative Shattuc. chairman OF
the immigration committee, introduced
a resolution for the consideration OF
the immigration bill reported from the
Senate Another resolution introduced
by Representative Gibson of the House
committee on invalid pensions, con-
templates Il rule for the consideration
of pension bills amended in the Senate
under which only motion to concur
Will be in order.
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WHY MARCH IS THE
MOST DANGEROUS MONTH

March is the most dangerous month
OF the year because the change Of sea-
son is more than good many systems
can stand. Too often 1t is true that
the sick last only till spring." But,
II the system is fortified, if the inpur-
tiles are driven from the blood. and
the nerve tissues FED with wholesome
and streng th-giving food medicine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

there is no danger In The change oe
seasons. Father Johns Medicine il
invaluable ~ a tonic in the sprinr.
1t strengthens the system and drives
out the poisonous waste matter--builds
up the body. 1t is this power that
has made II so successful In curing
colds and all throat and lung troubles.
No weakening stimulants, morphine
or other dangerous drugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
COMMITTEE NOTICES

The Legislative Committees heretofore
assigned to Room No. I. have been
changed as follows: .-.. .....
The Committee on Temperance will
meet In Agricultural Department, Room
No. u; Mines and Mining. Land Office,
Room No. AZ; Indian Affairs. Educat ionai
Department, Room a.
The Committee on Revision of Statutes
will hereafter hold their meetings in
Room No. Z. under the Treasury Depart
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

France sDendS annually for her
colonies Il little more than $25, O00, 900,
While the aggregate of its business
with them. export and import, is only
$50 ,oo0.0 900. and only 1000 a year emf
crate to French colonies. But France
has not been the least successful
country in building colonial empire
for Germany's geographically large
possessions cost more than the aggre-
gate of the exports and imports from
them.
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STATE LANDS AND STATE ROADS

Inc Committee on State Lands and
state Roads will be In session on Friday
az O'Clock A. M. each week. In Land
until further notice.
Per order Of the COMMITTEES,
]. CALVIN KNAPP, See.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The United States gunboat Isla de
IuZon. which went aground, Friday, az
Mobile. Ala, during fog. was floated.
saturday. Her officers report that no
damage was sustained.
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LABOR.

The Committee on Labor will hold ito
regular meeting on " ednesdny OF each
week at O'Clock I. NJ, i'm room 49, Ia.
reau of industrial and Labor Statistics
in State House.
F. +. TREMELAY, Sec.
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70 CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY

Take the genuine Laxative Bromo-
Quinine Call for the full name and in
sist on the box which bears the signature
of r. W. Grove. 2ac.
mon, wed thurs, fri,S3t
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FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.

The Committee on Appropria tons ant
Financial Affairs will meet at the Stat,
rreasurer's office every Tuesday anf
THURSDAY at 2 o'clock T. N.
E. c. DUDLEY. Sec'y.
jan15dtf
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SEA AND SHORE FISHERIES.

Meetings of the Sea and Shore Fisheries
Committee will be held In the Agricul-
tural Department. Room 70, State House,
Tuesdays at p. NJ, throughout the ses-
sion.
Per order of the Committee.
SUMNER p. MILLS,
Secretary.
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LEGAL AEEAlRS

Regular meetings of the Legal Affairs
Committee will be held at. 2 O'Clock on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays OF
each week until further notice.
JOHN w. MANSON Sec
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COUNTIES.

The Committee on Counties will meet
Wednesday Of each week until further no.
tice at 3 o'clock +. NJ. in room 80, under
Land Office.
r. l.. SNCwE Sec
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JUDICIARY.

Regular meetings Of the Judiciary Com
mittee will be at 2 o'clock on Tuesdays
Wednesdays and Thursdays Of each week
until further notice.
Per order of the Committee,
MORRILL, N. DREW,
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PENSIONS.

The Committee on Pensions will meet
at the State House. Tuesday afternoons
1t 4 o'clock.
u. F. KNONITON. Sec.
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REVISION OF STATUTES.

The Committee on Revision Of Statutes
will hold its regular sessions at room 7 i'm
the State House, on Tuesday of each
week at p. NJ, until further notice.
S. S. THORNTON, Sec.
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Polo Games.

At Woccestcr-Clinton, !: Worces-
ter. 8.
AT Providence-Provide Il: To-
VOL
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WAYS AND BRIDGES.

The Committee an Ways and Bridges
week at Q o'clock p. NJ, In the pension
ONCE. Room 70. state House, Augusta.
LUTHER MADDOCRS Chairman.
ALBION CAKES, Sec'y
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INTERIOR WATERs

The Committee on Interior Waters will
hold regular meetings on Thursdays Of
each week at 8 p. NJ, in room number
seventy-three. in State House,
V. A. PUTNAM, See.
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ToWNs..

The Committee on Towns will hold its
regular meetings In the room OF the Com
missioners of Inland Fish and Game.
Tuesday afternoons. at three O'clock
IL. ii. STURGIS, Sec.
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TAXATION.

The committee on taxation. will. for the
remainder of session meet in the office OF
Secretary of State.
j. +. BODWELL.. Sec.
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and Insurance will meet Wednesday Of
each week at p. M, nntii further notice.
Per order Of Committee.
d. ii. BUXTON, Sec.
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EnIlGATl0M

The Committee on Education will hold
Its regular meetings in State Supt. or
schools room. State House. Thursday
afternoons at two O'Clock.
r. L. RANDALL, Sec.
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THE CURRENCY BILL
introduced by Fowler Reported by
House Committee.

Washington, March 1.-The House
committee on banking and currencf.
today. by vote of { to ?. a strict party
vote. authorized favorable report on
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COUNTY, EsrIMArlee.

The regular meetings Of the COMMITTEES
on County Estimates will be held a,
Room 80 In State House, on Wednesday
p. NJ. Of each week.
Per Order Secretary.
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The district attorney and the heads
of the detectives and police force Of
Buffalo. n. Y, for nearly two hours
have been closely questioning woman
in connection with the murder of Ed
win r. Burdcl. She is not under an
rest but ii is stated that an arrest may
folloN 1T any moment. 1t is said that
tn" woman who Identity is known only
to those in the rooms has figured in
the case heretofore. Her statement it
IS also stated. on good authority is
placing the murder in an entirely Diff
ferent licht from any of the theories
previously AINanced by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

Ore is now loaded into lake schooners at
the rate of Zoo tons an hour.
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FUNERAL SERVICES
Over Remains of Murdered Edwin /.
Burdick at Buffalo.

Buffalo. y. Y, March 1.-The body
of Edwin l.. Burdick. who was murder
ed at his home on Ashland avenue, last
Thursday night was taken to his for
m"r home in Canastota, today, for
burial. The remains, which We're ac-
comranied by Mrs Burdick her three
children and two close personal friends,
We're taken to some local undertaking
rooms. late last evening. after brief
funeral service had been held at the
house. Rev. l.. H. Powers. nastor Of
the First UEiversalist church, and two
relatives of the dead man We're the
ONLY persons present outside the imme-
date family circle.