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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours, IL; year ago, Sc.

hours Il; year ago, Sc.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
High pressure prevails throughout the en-
tire country, except in the southern portion
of the middle slope, which is covered by
moderate depression. There have been
showers from the middle and northern
slope eastward, except in New England.
while in the west and south the weather
has been generally fair.
Temperatures have risen considerably in
the lower lake region and northern portion
of the middle Atlantic states, and have
changed but little elsewhere They still
continue ten to sixteen degrees below the
seasonal average in the middle plateau.
Frost occurred in interior New England.
Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Ne
vada.
cloudy tonight and Thursday in the middle
and south Atlantic states with showers
along the coast of the latter district. In
the lower lake region the weather will be
cloudy, with showers Thursday in the west
ern portion. In the Ohio valley there will
be showers, while in the gulf states The
weather will be generally fair.
On the middle Atlantic coast the winds
will be fresh east to southeast; on the sou n
Atlantic coast light to fresh easterly; on
the east gulf coast light to fresh east to
southeast, and on the lower lakes fresh
southeast to south.
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have fresh east to southeast
winds. with partly cloudy weather, to the
Grand Banks.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches has been reported during the past
twentyfour hours: ST. Louis 1.02; Daven-
port, 1872: Sydney. 1.16.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twentyfour hours beginning
at pm yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 6, 4 pm. 81; 8
pm, GA; 10 midnight "a. September 8,
am. 63; s am. 65; IL noon. 60; pm. II.
Maximum, II, at pm. September 0;
minimum. G3. at m, September 9.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s. pm. 1924; 8
pm, 3025 II midnight. 1910. September
9. a m, 30.30; am, 1892; noon 80. 80; 2
m, ?0.2o.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature, 20; condi-
ton, 10; Dalecarlia reservoir temperature,
IL; condition at north connection. Is: condi-
ton at south connection, 10; Washington
city reservoir, temperature. "a condition at
innUent gate house, IL; condition at effluent
gate house. q.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, $40 am and $50 pm;
high tide. 9:2S m. and GAG pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:l5 am and 4:21
pm; high tide, 1000 "a and 1922 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 5:34 am; sun sets, 621
pm.
Moon rises, TAB pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:35 Am.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and fncandescent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
HARPER'S FERRY. w. Va, September
9-POtomac clear; Shenandoah muddy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
ADMIRAL CASEY TO RETIRE.
Has Had Nearly Forty-seven Years
Active Service.

Rear Admiral Silas Casey. recently re-
lieved from command of the Pacific sta
ton. will be retired on the 18th instant by
operation of law on account of age, after
nearly forty-seven years active service. He
entered the navy from New York in Sep.
TENDER. 1856. and served throughout the
war of the rebellion and the Spanish war
Passing through the various grades he
reached the rank of rear admiral in March
1899 His last cruise terminated in Feb
ruary last and he has been on waiting or
ders since the following April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Rained on the Kaiser.

HALLE, Prussia. September GA wild
storm of wind and rain at the army ma
neuvers today tore away the balloons and
made wireless telegraphy impossible.
Emperor William, at o'clock this morn
ing. in command Of two Saxon army corps
attacked the opposing army corps with
ferocity. stormed several Of the latter's bat
tertes and compelled the Prussians to rs-
uro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
An Overdose Of Morphine.

Mamie Brown, colored, twenty-five years
Of age an inmate of a house on 1871
street northwest, was taken sick about 4
o'clock this morning. The ambulance from
the Emergency Hospital was called and she
was conveyed to that institution. where 1t
was found that she had taken an overdose
of morphine. Antidotes were applied. but
the quantity of the poison was too great to
be cOunteracted. and she died seven hours
later. Coroner hewitt was notified of the
death. and issued q certificate according to
the facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
Naval Orders.

Lieutenant Commander E. E. Capehart to
the naval training station. Narragansett
Bay. R. I.
Lieutenant R. N. Marble. jr, from COM
mand Of the Craven naval torpedo station,
Narragansett Bay. r. l.. to his home and
await orders.
accepted to take effect September IT, 1893
Lieutenant w. r. Gherardi from the New
York to his home and await orders.
Acting Gunner b. p. Donuelly from the
navy yard, Washington, D. c.. to the Mn
neapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

Sparks from a chimney caused a slight
fire at the Queen cafe, corner of 7th and G
streets northwest. about o'clock yesterday
evening. section of the fire department
responded to an alarm from box 1859, and
the fire was extinguished before any dam
age resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
CLOUDY TONIGHT.
Light to Fresh East to Southeast
Winds

Forecast till 8 pm. Thursday: For the
District of Columbia and Maryland, cloudy
tonight and Thursday; light to fresh east
to southeast winds.
For Virginia, cloudy tonight and Thurs
day. showers tonight in extreme southeast
portion; light to fresh northeast to east
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
4 STRONG STAFF
The Power Of Pure Food.

Some years ago when we lived Ii
New York City husband and lost foul
Of our little ones during the hot wealth.
CT.
when we moved to Eineland, N. J
we made the acquaintance of the food
Grape-Nuts. 1t was here that our little
girl MajuLa, was born but she was sc
frail and skinny that we feared we
would lose her as we had the other
babies. When she was eight months
old we learned about Grape-Nuts and
b gan feeding her this food and now
wherever she goes our friends feel her
arms she is SO plump and her flesh is so
finn.
&c. am convinced that Grape Nuts
with little white sugar and boiling
water would save many a poor baby s
life during the hot weather when milk
is sour and the little ones suffer most
After seeing the power of Grape
Nuts upon our little girl my husband
began its use and all last summer when
we lived at lexington, Pa. he eat
t;rare-Euts and no meat. Although he
was working at the hardest laboring
work. digging bitches all this time he
fo,t strong and we'll without the meat
ius. SO long as he had Crape-Nuts."
'chis iady's name furnished by Postum
CO. Eattlc Creek, Mich.
Leok III each package for copy OF
M, lannon's little book, Tho Road to
Weilville."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
FIRED At HIS WIFE.
Bold Attempt at Murder, Tuesday, by
New Haven Man.

New Raven, Corn, Nov. -l-MeettnS
his wife in throng Of worshippers
with whom she had just left at the
Sacred Heart church on Columbus ave-
nue.. Tuesday. John Tracey. black
Smith. drew revolver ard fired five
shots 1T her. enlptying all the chambers
of the weapon. One Of the shots took
effect, infiict:ng a dangerous, though
got necessarily fatal wound above the
woman's right hip. The other bullets
went wide but one passed through the
skirt of 4 young girl and narrowly
missed hitting her.
Tracey was arrested. When searched
two revolvers, a dagger and two boxes
OF cartridges were taken from him. He
refused to talk about the shooting. but
the police say he has been arrested be-
fore for threatening violence to his wife.
Mrs. Tracey was taken to the New
Haven hospital. 1t is understood that
she made a statement as to the cause
OF the shooting but the authorities de-
clined to reveal It's nature pending fur
Their investigation. According to the
police the man showed no signs Of in
toxicatfon when arrested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
BLOCKADE NOT EFFECTIVE
And United States Protests Against
Continuance at San Domingo.


New York. Nov. 1.-THE United
States government has refused to rec
ognize the blockade of the San Domin-
lean ports, made two days ago and has
protested against it. This was confirm.
ed by Nevada N. Stranahan. collector
of the port Of New York. this after-s
noon. The collector received telegraphsl
ic advices from the treasury depart
ment advising him that the state de-
partment does not consider the block
ade effective and has entered a vigor-
Gus protest against it. The collector In
conformity with his instructions. and
the protest, has notified masters df
vessels sailing to San Dominican ports
that clearance papers will be issued for
any ports in San Domingo. thus OIL
cially refuting the effectiveness OF the
blockade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
FLAG SALUTED.
Uncle Sam Says Welcome"
to the New Republic.
Salutes Fired and Calls Exchanged by
Dignitaries at Panama.
RECOGNITION hx France Promised at an
Recognition by France Promised at an
Early Date.

Panama. Nov. 17.-At $50 this morn
ing, the United States warship Marble
head hoistcd the flag of the republic Of
Panama and saluted it with Il guns.
The Tres Noviembre. gunboat Of
Panama, displaying the American flag,
answered the salute. The shore bat
teries also fired salute Of 81 guns,
which the Marblehead answered.
At 10 4. NJ. Rear Admiral Glass,
Consul General Gudger and Comr1an-
der Phelps, accompanied by Lieuts.
Philip Andrews and S. p. Trinwider,
officially called on the Junta. They
were received by the members Of the
Junta, the cabinet ministers and Gems.
Huertas, Jeffries, Diaz and Varon and
their staffs. Admiral Glass said he
was glad to officially call upon the
government of the republic of Panama.
1t had been a great pleasure for him
to salute, this morning, the flag of the
new republic for whose prosperity and
greatness he made the best wishes.
Senior Arrange. a member Of the
Junta, answered, saying that in the
name of the Junta and of the people
of Panama, he expressed sincere pleas
uit at Tic pIcStIiCc VI luc uSet
in Panama bay, representing the noble
people and government of the United
States, "to whom the isthmus is deeply
grateful for the hand of fellowship SO
generously and promptly extended to
them by its great President"
Mr.. Gudger proposed toast to q
Inew Panama canal treaty. which was
answered by Gen. Varon. who toasted
President Roosevelt and the United
States army with great cordially.
The people of Panama are happy
over the official recognition Of the flag
and the event is being celebrated en-
Enthusiastically.
During the ceremonies. today. large
crowds Of people surrounded the palace
of the government.
The flag of the republic OF Panama
which was saluted by the Marblehead
this morning, was made on board that
vessel.
The French consul at Panama has
notified the Junta that he will oper
official relations with the government
Of Panama, saying Foreign Minister
Delcasse has informed him that France
will formally recognize the new repub-
lie later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
ALL INDUCEMENTS REFUSED.
Panamanians Decline All Colombian
Offers to Return to the Fold.

Colon. Nov. 17.-1O.oO A. M-The Pana-
manan commission composed of Seniors
Arisas Morales and Arosemena. which
meet the peace commission from the de-
nartment of Roivar) oarded the May
flower. at O'Clock this morning. and held
a short conference with the Colombians.
who only represented the department of
Bolivar and the governor of that depart
ment and who have no credentials from
Bogota. The ColombianS asked the Pana-
manians If they would return to the re-.
public of Colombia. assuring them conces-
sions and considerations on passage of q
canal treaty. The Panamanians replied
that they would not return to the repub-
lie OF Colombia and declared that the as
surances came too late, as Panama's po-
sition was SO advantageous and strong
that they could not see any reason tor
changing.
Mares brother of the governor of the
state of Bolivar. who was the spokesman
of the Colombians. made a strong appeal
to the Panamanians not to disrupt the
republic of Colombia. and he supplement-
cd his appeal by the solemn assurance
that Colombia would grant all the rights
demanded by the isthmians and eventual
y carry out their grand project of build
Replying to Senior 1nsignares, Senior
Tomas Arias. representing the Junta,
said that the Bogota government and the
Colombians generally did not appear to
the isthmus. The revolution, Senior Arias
said, was born absolutely of the unani-
nous desire of the entire people Of Pan
anna and was irrevocable. 1t was the act
of q now independent government al
ready thoroughly organized and formal
ly recognized by the United States gov
eminent.
Continuing. Senior Arias said: Colon
bia will always find in this country the
most sincere brotherIy feeling. The po-
litical ties binding the isthmus to Co.
lombia have been broken. but the fault is
not that of the isthmus. The ties Of affec-
ton, however. never can be broken"
Senior Insignares in answering expressed
his deep sorrow at finding that the hopes
of reconciliation were impossible Of real
ization. He declared that all the people
of Colombia would unite in an effort to
enforce the rights of the republic on the
isthmus of Panama, even at the cost Of
great sacrifice. Senores Arrozmana and
Morales expressed views similar to those
enunciated by Senior Arias.
The threat of Senior 1nsignares that the
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
B0MBARDING CITY.
San Domingo Almost in Hands
of the Rebels.
Refuses to Surrender and Fighting Is
Expected to Be Severe.
Limited Means at Minister PowclPs
Hands for Protection.

San Domingo. Monday. Nov. 16-The
political situation here is serious. The
insurgents are bombarding the city.
Generals Wencesalo Figuero and Juan
Francisco Sanchez are refugees in the
foreign legations.
The city is completely invested by
4oOo men under Pichardo and four
other generals. A general attack is ex-
pected within the next few days.
General Wos y Gil refuses to capitu-
late, and it is believed that the fighting
will be severe. The situation is desper-
ate and fighting in the streets is likely
to occur at any moment.
The United States cruiser Baltimore
has been compelled to leave to re-coal.
Uniter States Minister Powell is en-
deavoIing to protect American inter.
ests With the limited means at his dis
posal.
A German naval vessel Is ready to
land troops at a moments notice.
The insurgents endeavored to have
Minister Powell recognize them, but
this the minister refused to do.
The revolutionists fired on the Clyde
Line steamer New York, as she was
entering the port OF SANTANA. The ves-
sci was uninjured.
The Dominican government has APP
pointed Minister of Foreign Re3ations
Galvan and Judge Gray as commissions
ers to arbitrate the Santo Domingo inn
provement matter as the result Of Min
lister Powelrs determination to compel
the carrying out of the terms of the
protocol. Commissioner Galvan will
leave for the United States, tomorrow.
1t is possible that the insurgents may
ende,avor to capture him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE great high
barometer area from the British North
west Territory with attendant cold
wave will extend. Wednesday, over the
Eastern and Southern states, carrying
the lire of freezing temperature to the
Gulf and south Atlantic coasts This
high area, in point of magnitude and
strength is probably without a parallel
for the season, and will cause in the
East and South. as it has in the West
and North, a several day period of ex-
ceptionally cold weather. The rain
area is now passing eastward off the
Atlantic coast and fair and cold wealth
or will prevail, Wednesday, generally
east of the Rocky mountains. On the
Atlantic coast the winds will be brisk
to high from the northwest.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast and Gulf states, the low
or Lakes and western Lake Superior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
AT pAMARlscoTTA MILLS.
Second Blaze Within a Year, with Loss
of About $4,000.

Damariscotta, Me-, Nov. 17.-For the
second time this year, the small village
Of Damariscotta Mills, owing to the
lack of any kind of fire apparatus, has
barely escaped destruction by some
fortunate circumstance. The fact that
the roofs were covered with snow and
failed TO ignite from showers Of sparks
and burning bits of wood saved the
village, Monday night. when the entire
set of buildings owned by Moody d.
Barnes was destroyed. The fire origi-
mated from defective chimney. The
loss was $1,000: insurance, 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
CLEVER sWiNDLlNG SCHEME
Being Worked en- Friends of Bostonian
in the West.

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE entire police
force of the city received orders. Tues
day. to arrest. if possible, members of
a gang Of men who are collecting a
large amount of money by soliciting
subscriptions upon the false pretense
that the money is for the benefit of for
mer Bostonians. who are now dying in
the West. Bankers and merchants al
most without number have been mulct-
ed of sums ranging from 50 to S. and
the sum total of money raised is a high
figure. warning has been sent out
to business men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18

The statement that there are several
cases of smallpox in Auburn and Lew
iston, as published in a morning paper,
is vigorously denied by the boards of
health in the two cities. There have
been no cases of smallpox in Lewiston
for a long time says Il member of the
Lewiston Board of Health. A. NJ. Pea
bles, secretary of the Auburn Board Of
Health, says: There are no cases of
smallpox in this city. There are only
three cases of scarlet fever and one
case of diphtheria."
Jimmy Briggs was given the decision
over Kid Broad of Cleveland. after Is
rounds, TUESDAY night, at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
z -
New Enslands fayorite Toe. Cigar. Or
sale by oil Jobbers and Retailers.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
May Be Practced in Ohio, According
to This Decision.

Columbus, Ohio. Nov. 1.-THE SUI
prcme court, today. rendered Il decis-
ion which is taken to mean that Chris
tian Science may be practiced in Ohio.
Some time ago a family by the name of
Bishop, in Hamilton. Ohio. was tried
sand acquitted of charge Of man.
slaughter for having permitted a child
to die. without giving it medical aid.
The state carried the case I'D on ex-
cepticas and, today. the supreme court
overruled the exceptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
THE COLD WAVE
Is General Throughout the West and
Is Quite Severe.

Chicago. Nov. IA cold wave-the
first of the season, is general through
out the West, today, temperatures in
Illinois. Iowa. Kansas. Nebraska. Mis-
souri, and neighboring states being but
little above zero. The mercury in most
cases dropped from so 20 40 degrees
over night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
UNDERTAKES EXAMINED
At Bangor for Permission to Do Bust
ness in Maine.

Bangor. Me, Nov. 1.-THE State
BOARD of Embalming Examiners was
in session in this city. today, when a
score or more undertakers, including
several from Aroostool1 county, took
the examinations for licenses. This
will be the boards last session for this
year. Hereafter it is probable that the
board will meet only in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
JosseIyn Held for Grand jury.

Boston, Nov. IA. Fl. Josselyn, who,
until recently. was an assistant light
house keeper at Thatcher's island. was
arraigned in the municipal court, to-
day. charged with bigamy. Josselyn
entered plea of not guilty and was
neld by Judge Adams in $4,000 bonds
for the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
TWO MAINE FIRES.
About 800 Calais Pupils Are
Without Accommodations.
Driven from "Sand Bank" School
house--Cause, a Defective FIue.
Damariseotta Mills Has Second Blaze
Within a Year.

Calais, Me-, Nov. l'.-flfe IN q
schoolhouse designated as the Sand
p,n,,, school Tuesday, took away the
accommodations for 800 primary schol-
ars and much difficulty is encountered
in finding places for them, as all the
schools are crowded. The IRE, winch
probably was caused by a defective
ventilating fue, occurred previous te
the opening of the morning session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
Baseball Meeting for Dec. 8.

New York. Nov. 17.-President Pull
liam. today. issued a call for the annual
meeting Of the National League and
American Association of professional,
Ball Clubs to be held at the Victoria
hotel this city. Dec. 8. next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
Died from Fall Down Stairs.

Milford. Mass. Nov. 17.-As the re-
suit of injuries received yesterday.
when he was accidentally knocked
down stairs while in a crowd of work
mon leaving the Draper Cos. shops in
Hcpedale. Edward L. Lamphere died,
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
A STILL AT PORTLAND.
Revenue Officers Discover the Plant
ELI and Make Two Arrests.

Portland, Me, Nov. 17.-United
States revenue officers discovered an
alleged distillery in the thickly settled
portion of this city. late this afternoon,
and made two arrests. A large guam
tity Of liquor and paraphernalia was
secured. The raid was made at 919
Forest avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18

The Massachusetts, Executive Coun-
Gil will, Nov. "a, give hearing on the
petition for the pardon of Henry K.
Goodwin. now serving life sentence
for the murder OF Albert D. Swan OF
Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18

Betting on the Harvard Yale game
which is to be played at Cambridge. next
Stock Exchange. The prevailing odds arc
three to one In favor Of Yale. The major.
ity Of bets are placed on the score. ana
odds are given both that Harvard will
and will not score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
CLEARING AND COLDER.

Washington, Nov. Forecast for
land, clearing and colder, Wednesday;
Thursday, fair and colder; high north
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18
Pinkerton. Arthur.

Albane, n. sY., Nov. 17.-Miss Ellen
HernJon Arthar OF this city. daughter
of ChesteF< Alan Arthur, who was Pres
ident of the United States. was mar
ricd. today Charies A. Pinkerton of
New York city,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18

Joseph Francis Furlong OF St. Louis.
the travellingman who shot to death frv-
ing Mcdonald. the young st. Joseph mill
Honaire.. Sunday morning.. at the Hotel
day. acquitted by coroner's jury and
discharged from custody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18

The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe
sailed. Tuesday. from New York, on
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-18

King Leopold Coming to States.
London. Nov. ia special dispatch
from BRUSSELS says It is definitely de-
cided that King Leopold will visit the
United States in the spring.