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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17
OUR PANAMA POLICY
Hit Takes the Floor in the Hoase
and Defends the Recent
Events.
OUR CONDUCT WHOLLY CORRECT
He Holds, and Misunderstanding the
Result of Coincidence of
Occurrences.

Washington, Dec. 12.-When the
house went into committee of the
whole it was to discuss the pension
bill. But the pension bill was the
thing that was not discussed. the
whole session being taken up with
discussion of the action Of the United
States on the isthmus of Panama. The
feature Of this discussion was Hits
defense Of that action. He said the
recognition Of the republic of Pana-
ma by this government was not hastily,
having been made five days after the
declaration Of theindependence of that
republic. The president. said HIT, had
not been precipitate. but had waited
reasonable time. But" he added, he
did not waste time-he never does"
This utterance was loudly apDlauded
ON the Republican side.
Panama an Exceptional Case.
Ordinarily" Hit went on, when
a ship is in port and a disturbance
or Instruction occurs we land troops
to protect Americans from being killed
or robbed. We have done that in
France and we would do it anywhere
In case of Panama our situation was
different from that of any spot on
earth. We had a solemn and binding
engagement which had been impressed
upon us by all the years. Often we
were called upon by the Colombian
government oftener by events to en-
force the obligation to keep that path
open from sea to sea; not to aid nor
to suppress rebellion, but to keep the
path open.
Two Things Happen Together.
Now, 1t so happened i'm the course
OF human events-which we do not
guide, but which it is believed by many
an all-wise Providence watches and d.
ercts-that in this case our duty in
good faith under the treaty to keep
that highway open fell i'm with and
brought out consequence which was
grave to Colombia. She was invoked
that interference before, but it SO hap
pened that always heretofore it in
ured to her benefit.
Coincidence Causes Criticism.
1T was done sedulously and care
fully, but 1T did result in making 1t
very difficult for troops to come from
BogOta. Our government will not per-
NIT anybody on the line of that rail-
way or the crossing of the isthmus
which would disturb free transit, and
1t Is because the two things conceded
that men who do not look on the mat
ter calmly and fairly will say that we
did what we did to injure Bogota when
in fact We did it to keep good faith,
though it has injured Bogota."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17
LOSS TO YALE UNIVERSITY
Forestry School Quilted by Fire-Loss on
Building Alone Is 81 90, OOO-Many
Specimens Destroyed.

Building Alone Is 800, OOO-Many
Specimens Destroyed.
New Haven, Conn, Dec. 12.-Yale
university sustained severe loss this
morning, when the forestry school
building was completely Quilted by
fire. The loss involved is estimated at
over 100000 on the building alone,
while many fine specimens Of plants
and trees, which cannot be replaced,
were destroyed.
The fire started, it is believed, from
an over-heated furnace in the lower
part of the building. The fire spread
rapidly. and although the fire depart
ment responded promptly its efforts
TO the save the building were unavail-
ing. The building was formerly the
residence of Professor Marsh. 1t was
constructed of stone and was three
stories high.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17

Washington, Dec. 11.-Senator Gal
linger has introduced bill providing
that after March 4, 1904, salaries of
senator's, representatives. and delegates
in congress shall be $500 per annum.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17
It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask today for Allen IS Foot Ease, a
powder. 1t cures chilblains, swollen,
sweating. sore aching, damp feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores.
Csc. 20d6w, 4w6t
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17

Hotel Rates st. Louis Worlds tair.
For copy Of Worlds Fair Official
pamphlet, naming hotel accommoda-
tions and rates during Universal Ex-
position Of 1904. address E. A. Ford,
General Passenger Agent Pennsyl-
vania-Vandalia lines, Pittsburgh,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17
STORY Is HARDLY BELIEVED

Militia once 1t Frisco Thinks IL Uns
likely Macarthur spoke - Stated.
San francisco, Dec. 11.-Major Gen.
<ral Macarthur, who is quoted in a
cable dispatch from Honolulu as pre-
dieting war between the United States
and Germany. is en- route from Hon
cluiu to San francisco, and Is due here
a>ec- Is Referring to the statement at
Hibuted to General Macarthur. high
militia oGzcer aid: =,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17

he had sent commissioners to the chiefs
In the Indian territory to get them on
the side of Panama If Their" is war and
that his success is practically assured.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-12-17

Alfonso Starts for Lisbon.
Madrid, Dec. 10.-King Alfonso has
left here for Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
A SLIGHT SETBACK
To Upward Trend Of Business
Caused by Weather
10 Northwest and West--In Other
Sections Outlook Is Good.
Cotton Mills Running-Iron and Steel
Weaker-cotton High.

New York, Sept. 1S.-Bradstreets
tomorrow, will say: Conditions still
display irregularity but except where
crop and weather developments have
been distinctively unfavorable the ten
dency is still to take a favorable view
of the general outlook for fall and win
ter trade. Heavy rains and killing
frosts in the Northwest and in portions
of the West, with drought followed by
unseasonably cool weather and de-
structive wind, the rain storms along
the Atlantic coast, have tended to re-
tard expansion in fall trade in wide
section of the country.
so far, the damage done to corn, ex-
cept in a few section of the Northwest,
has been matter more of grading than
of quantity and the same is true of
spring wheat. The outlook for average
crop; is still good one.
Although fhe cotton movement at the
South is much behind that of last year,
business feels the impetus given it by
good prices. and collections are reported
improving at a number OF cities.
A feature of the week in New Eng
land, has been the resumption of Il
large number of cotton mills, notably
at Fall River. Complaint of unsatis-
factory conditions as regards prices
however still comes from that section
ard cotton goods at Eastern markets
are still slow at first hands.
The situation at Philadelphia, in tex
tiles is still uncertain, and the effects
of the strike have not yet worn away.
Shoe manufacturing in New England is
active and large sale of leather is re-
ported at Boston. Trade in lumber at
the East shows little, if any improve
mcnt.
Wheat including flour, exports for the
week ending September II, aggregate
1905, oS3 bushels, against 3,0i5,0i0 bushels,
last week. and 0,435,525 bushels, this week
last year.
Among the great manufacturing indus
tries of iron and steel markets are report
ed weaker Lumber is quiet in the East,
though resumption of building help trade
somewhat at New York. Demand for SUI
gar is experiencing the usual autumn re-
duction and the textile trades are still
unsettled, either as in Philadelphia as the
result of past strikes or, as in New Eng
land, because of high prices of raw cot
ton.
Business failures for the week ending
with Sept. II number no. against los. last
week, 1S2 in the like week of 1902, 15S in
1901, 49, in 1860, and 147 in 1889.
Winter wheat in the far West is the
only unfavorahlc development. this week,
in Canadian trade. Business III British
Columbia is active, collections arc fair
and the outlook is encouraging. In Win
nipeS, however, 10 per cent. of the wheat
crop was reported in shock and IL per
cent uncut Fears of damage by rain
and snow to this important product
checks general demand, which has hereto
fore been excellent.
Business failures for the week number
-, against l., last week, and Is, in this
week year ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
DRAGGED ANCHORS.
Miraculous Escape Of Yachts
men in Casco Bay.
All on Board Escape by Climbing Over
Richmond Island Breakwater.
Yacht Dragged Anchors and Went to
Pieces on Rocks.

Manchester Mass, Sept. 1S.-One of
the numerous escapes from the perils
of the sea during, Wednesdays hurri-
cane is that of A. NJ. Merriam, eX-com-
modore of the Manchester Yacht Club,
with three companions, from the little
yawl Clarette, which was dashed to
pieces about midnight, that night, on
the granite boulders of the Richmond
Island, Casco bay, near Portland. Me.
Mr.. Merriam arrived at his summer
home in this town, today.
The Clarette was a yawl IS feet long
and owned by d. Cobb of Boston. Mr..
Merriam, with James Coleman and
Charles Heath of Manchester, and a
steward had been cruising for some
time in Frenchmans bay, and the
party was on their way back to Man.
chester.
Mr.. Merriam has had considerable
experience in boats along the New
England coast and when. Wednesday,
the breeze began to freshen from the
south. and the sea getting very con-
fused, he decided to run into the lit
tie harbor at Richmond Island, which
is protected from the eastward by a
long breakwater built of granite bould-
ers.
One of the fishermen at the island
showed him n good place to lay I'M
derneath the breakwater and two an
chors were dropped. Soon after dark
the wind increased to a whole gale and
later seemed to reach almost the force
OF hurricane. Just before midnight
the yacht began to drag and within
a few minutes was thrown violently
upon the rocks of the breakwater,
where she went to pieces in very
short time.
BY some miraculous chance. Mr.. MGR
riam and his companions were able to
cling to the rocks while the waves We're
dashing over them. and by hard work
crawled up the great boulders until they
were on top of the brcakwatcr. They
were still a quarter of Il mile from shore
and were forced to crawl upon their hands
and knees to land to escape being blown
off into the sea on the Other side.
They finally reached land and were
made. comfortable in fsherman's cot
tagc. They were taken over to the MAIN
land. Thursday, and reached here, this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
FALL RIVER MILLS OPENING.
Practically All but One Will Be Run
ming, Next Week.

Fall River, Mass, Sept. 1S.-Improvc-
ment ia the cotton industry after the
several months of curtailment which
began week or two ago continued,
this week, and, Monday next, only one
mill of those which shut down will re-
main unopened. To be sure the Amer
lean. Cornell, Stafford and Luther mills
will not be opened for business, but
this will be by reason of repairs which
are now under way and which it is
believed will not consume more than
two weeks. The No. Border City mill,
which is the only one which will not
resume active operations, is not likely
to remain idle much longer. Next
week 100000 more spindles will be oper-
atcd, 700 more hands will find employ
ment and $4,000 more in wages will be
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
ONLY WRECKAGE
Remains of The Vessels Ashore
at Pemaquid Point
Three More Bodies Recovered, All
from the Geo. S. Edmunds.
Funeral of Capt. Harding-Rcmains
Taken to Prospect.

Pcmaquid, Me-, Sept. 1S.-A second
storm, almost equal in violence to the
one which, yesterday, drove two
schooncrs ashore on Pcmaquid Point,
and caused the loss Of 10 lives, pre-
vailed for several hours during last
night and completed the wreck of the
stranded vessels. Today, nothing but
bits of splinte:ed wood and twisted
iron strCWn along the beach remained
of the big fisherman George S. Ed
n.unds. and the spot where the little
coaster Sadie and Lille met her fate
was marked only by Il broken and bat
tered piece of the hull which was being
tossed among the rocks by the waves.
Three more bodies of the unfortunate
men who lost their lives when the YES
seis ran ashore, yesterday, were recov-
cred during the night. They were those
of Peter Merchant, Lewis Perry and
Edward Parsons, all members of the
crew of the schooner George l.. Ed
intands. This makes five bodies in all
recovered thus far, those of Capt.
Harding of the schooner Sadie and
Lille, and John Cor William) Hickey
and Clayton Cor Charles) Spinney Of
the Edmunds having been recovered
yesterday.
Watchers, who patrollcd the beach
all night, saw several bodies washing
about in the surf but the sea was
running so high that no attempt could
be made to recover thcm. 1t is bcliev-
ed that they will come ashore during
the day.
The four survivors of the disaster
Sill remain here to look after the bod
ieS of their dead shipmatcS. They prob
ably will return home, tomorrow, and
it is expected that the bodies recovered
will be sent home at that time.
Funeral services over the remains of
the late Capt. Harding We're conduct
ed, this afternoon, under the direction
of the |. o. Q. f., and the body was
taken to Prospect tonight, for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
sAGApAHoc COUNTY REScRIPT.
liz the Richmond Tax Collector Case,
Smith VS.. Randette.

The law court has handed down a
decision in the Richmond tax collector
case as follows:
Henry r. Smith, Petr., VS. George T.
Randlcttc.
Powers. j.
A collector of taxes, who contracts with
the town to settle with the town on or
before certain date, can not be required
to give bond for the fulfllmcnt of such
contract.
The REQUISITE bond named in r. S.
Chap C. See. 125 is not such a bond as the
assessors NAV require. but is such bond
rs is required by Sec. 12s of that chapter
A bond of collector of taxes, condi-
toned for the faithful performance of all
the duties of his said office, is sufficient in
form. and. il the sum and sureties are
satisfactory to the municipal officers it
is their duty to approve it.
Bill sustained. Decree in accordance
with opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
ANDRoScOGGIN INDICTMENTS.
Grand Jury Reports 70 After Less Than
Four Days Session.

Lewiston, Me, Sept. 1S.-The grand
jury reported at $50 p. NJ, Friday after.
having found 20 indictments in less
than four days. This is thought to be
the most work ever accomplished by
grand jury in SO short a time.
The list of indictments includes a
murder, several burglaries, besides the
usual number of nuisances, search and
seizures and other common crimes.
Two indictments were found against
James Sharpe for larceny of person.
He is the negro who was arrested for
picking pockets, State Fair week.
Joseph Boutin, Jr., the confessed rob-
her of Hannaford & Kimball's safe,
was indicted.
An indictment was also found
against Mary Massard, alias Mary
Happy. for the murder of her little
child, by throwing it into the Andros-
coggin river near the Maine Central
railroad bridge.
Others include:
Arthur w. Brown, adultery; Louis
Caron. adultery: Charles O'Hara, bur-
plary; John O'Hearn, breaking, enter
ing and larceny; Pierre Pellcrin, break
ing, entering and larceny: Oliver Pivin,
breaking, entering and larceny Med
erick Roberge, breaking, entering and
larceny; William Roberge, breaking,
entering and larceny: Maria Vincent,
adultery; Horatio n. Washburn, break
ing. entering and larceny: Horatio N.
Washburn, breaking, entering and lar
ceny; Romauld Carrier, keeping gam
bling house; Joseph Chereshkivisk,
nuisance: Wah Lee Chin. keeping gam
hing house; Joseph Sirois, embezzle-
nent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
E%-SEc. CHAMBERLAIN
Expresses His Views in Letter to Tariff
Reform League.

London. Sept. 1S.-Writing, today,
fro mhis home at Highbury, Birming-
ham, Mr.. Chamberlain made his first
public statement since his resignation.
His letter is in reply to c. A. Pearson,
chairman of the executive council of
the Tariff Reform League, who asked
If Mr.. Chamberlain comedies with his
view that the examination of the tariff
may be considered as sufficiently adj
vanced and that the league should now
use it's resources to advocate the en-
ployInent of tariff for the purpose of
and developing the re-
sources Of the empire and defending
the industries of the United Kingdom.
Mr.. Chamberlain says:
Il agree with your views that we
have sufficient material in the way of
Continued on page 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-The weather
III Eastern and Central districts
has been dominated by an area of
high pressure that is central, to-
night, in the lower Lake region.
There has been no precipitation of
consequence in any part of the cOun-
try. The temperature has continued
TO fall in Atlantic coast districts and
is now 10 to Is degrees below the sea-
sonal average. Fair and generally
warmer weather is indicated for Sat-
uiday and Sunday in all districts.
Along the New England and middle
Atlantic coasts the wind will be mostly
west to north and light to fresh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
A WONDERFUL RECORD.
Schooner Addie M. Lawrence, Portland
to Baltimore and Return, 13 Days.

Portland. Nc, Sept. 1S.-The six
m&@ted schooner Addic NJ Lawrence,
capt. VIM. L. Krcger, arrived in port,
today, having broken the record be-
tween Portland and Baltimore and re-
turn. The Lawrence left Portland -
days ago for Baltimore where she load
Cd an immense cargo of coal. Coming
tip the coast she ran thrOgh the storm
which caused 50 much destruction to
shipping along the north Atlantic
coast during the past few days, escap-
3@g without dDlnaGc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
U. OF ME. FOOTBALL.
The Varsity viii Line Up, Today,
Against Higgins Classical.

Orono, Me, Sept. 1S.-(SpcciaD.-Tho
football season at the University of Maine
will be initiated, Saturday, when the
Varsity will line up against Higgins Clas-
steal Institute at 80 O'Clock. The game
will be interesting from several stand
points. 1t will give the men a chance to
show up. and, what is more important
it will give Coach Farley a chance to OBJ
serve the weak points so that they can h.
rcmcdied. The season opened earlier this
year than formerly, many of the men be-
ing back on the >th and 9th of September;
Coach Farley arrived a week ago and
since that time he has been hard az work
on the team. His work has been apprc-
ciatcd by the team, which is farther along
now than at this time last year. Two
mon from the regular team were lost last
year Towse and Dolticos. right tackle,
and fullback respectively. Kicker will
play tackle and Talbot will be given a try
at full, tomorrow.
The following will be the lineup:
Taylor, lc; Wood It, Reid. lg; Learned,
e: Sawyer. rg: Kicker, 1T: Bean. re; Bal
ley qb; Thatcher, lib; Talbot fb; Par
lier, RIB
Many changes have been made by Man
ager Chase so that the football schedule
for the University of Maine football team
for the fall of 1903, completed to date, is
as follows:
At Orono, Sept 19.IIggins Classical In
stitutc
At Orono, Sept. 23-Mainc Central Inst-
tutc.
At Orono. Sept oG-New Hampshire
State College.
At Cambridge, Oct. 3-Harvard.
At Orono. Oct. 10-Coby.
oct. 17-Open.
At Dover. oct. 2l-Ncw Hampshire
State College.
At Brunswick. Oct. 31-Bowdon.
At OronC-NoV. 7-Batcs.
AT Bangor. Nov. 1i-EIoly Cross.
At Mcdfurl. NOV. 20-TuftS.
The following new students registered,
today: Charles l.. Ryan, Dexter; Everett
T. Blaclc. Dcdham, short pharmacy
Ralph ID. Bean, Bangor, short pharmacy
Oscar S. Smith. Alton; Carlton ii. Ma
combcr, Portsmouth, r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Auburn and Lewiston Mills Resume.
Lewiston, Me-, Sept. 1S.-All the cot
ton mills in this city and Auburn will
be on full time, next week.
AT AGE OF 104 YEARS.
Death Of Mrs. Ruth Curtis at Home in
kennebunkport.

Kennebunkport, Me-, Sept. 1S.-Mrs.
Ruth Curtis is dead at the home of her
daughter here, aged lV4 years MIS-.
Curtis probably was the Oldest person
in Maine She was born December II,
1898 and had spent her whole life in
This town Early. last spring, Mrs.
Curtis fell and broke ner mp ana SINCE
that time had been confined to her
bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
WOONSOCkET, R. L., RACES.
Ecst Work of Week-Two Favorites
Win-2.27 Goes Over.

Woonsocket, r. l., Sept. 1S.-The rae
ing at the New England Half Mile
circuit meeting here, today, was the
best of the week. In the 2.35 trot,
brought over from yesterday, Leona,
winner of one heat, Thursdal, captured
two straight. The judges took out her
driver, John Payne, today, and substi-
tuted Forshner. Payne was suspended
for 20 days but later his suspension
was rescinded.
Re@ondate, the favorite. won the
brought over 2.2O pace, after a warm
contest with Sunshine. The 2.25 pace
went to hardwood, the favorite, in
straight heats. The 2.27 trot, was the
best of the day and after five heats it
went over till Saturday with Penitence,
Lantana and Beldena as heat winners.
The summary:
2.23 S-TROTTTNc-PUR $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Freight en- Pulp Wood Advanced.

Montreal. Sept. 1S.-The Montreal
Star announces, today, that the Cana
dian Railways have agreed to advance
the freight rate on pulp wood to United
States points one-half cent per hun
dred pounds, beginning Oct. ]. No rea-
son is given for the increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Another Yacht Probably Lost,

Portland, Me-, Sept. 1S-A yachts
sternboard, bearing the inscription
"Nettie, Boston," was picked up by
life savers on the beach at Cape Eliza
beth, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
MAJOR DELMAR FAILS
To Lower Record, Going in 2.o6La at
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1S.-Major Del
mar, this afternoon, driven by A. P.
Mcdonald, at the Philadelphia Driv-
ing park, endeavored to beat his trot-
ting record of 2.00h recently made at
Syracuse, and failed. The gelding, car
rying its driver and sulky with the
combined weight of ISL pounds. covered
the mile in 2.06R. The track was in
fair condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
ON FULL TIME.
Lawrence Cotton Mills Will Resume
Operations, Next Monday.

Lawrence, Mass, Sept. 1S.-The re-
sumption of work in the Pemberton
mills of this city, and in the Methuen
mills OF Methuen, Monday morning, on
full time has been advertised by both
corporations. These are the only cor
porations in this city which are idle at
present and with the opening of their
gates, next week, the cotton situation
will have become normal again SO far
as this city is concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
FAIR WEATHER..

Washington, Sept. 1S.-l'orccast for
Saturday and Sunday: New England,
fair, Saturday and Sunday, light to
fresh west to northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
TERRIBLY INJURED.
Charles Barney of MiIIinockct, May
Die from Wounds.

MiIinoc!lot, Me, Sept. 1S.-Charlcs
Barney, an operative in the mill, was
hurt badly, "Wednesday, while adjust
'rg Il belt upon q pulley under the ma
chine rocm. The implement with which
h. was moving the belt was caught and
forced into his abdomen, tearing TIE
cItcr wall and exposing his intestines.
IN operation was performed by DIS.
t"dyand Bryant, and the man seems to
he doing we'll, but it is hardly expected
that he can live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Sept. 1S.-l'orccast for Bos-
ton ana vitinity: Fair weather, Sat
urday and Sunday: warmer, Sunday;
west to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-09-19

Part Of the Cabot cotton mill at
brunswick, had to shut down, Thurs
day afternoon. on account of low water
in the Androscoggin river. The river
is lower at present than at any pre-
vious time. this year, and the mills arc
being greatly bothered on that account.