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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Red Star Line steamer Finland.
ing, Holland, was fioated. Thursdov ana
anchored in the roads Her damage has
N"ce.he nearest hvdrant is over a milo
from the scene of the fire, the efforts of
ttie Newport HIemen who went to Middle
Town, X. L.. Thursday. in response to a
telephone call were 'unayailing to save
from burning. the cottage on Bliss Mine
road, occupied by Arthur w. Rotter. The
greenhouse and barn nearby were saved.
however. Arthur Marshall. a bov was
forced to jump from the second story OF
the cottage in order to make his escane
from the fire. The loss is 5000; partially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

important matrimonial decade for the
men was between twenty-five and
thirty-one inclusive: the women were
married at thirty-five or under, two
thirds having been married in the first
quarter of their respective centuries.
Only one in twenty of the married men
and only one in thirty Of the married
women were unmarried at forty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
THE BATTLESHIP MAINE
Will Soon Be Ready for Sea Service
After Extensive Repairs.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Capt. LeutZ,
commanding the battleship Maine, was
at the navy department, today, con-
sulting officials regarding the future
service OF that vessel. The Maine is
at the New York navy yard receiv-
ing repairs to her machinery, having
returned from a short stay at Colon
for that purpose. 1t is understood that
the vessel will be ready for sea in a
short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

A Mr.. Micue of Benton fell down on
the ice here a few days ago, and was
severely shaken up. He was taken to
nearby house and a doctor sum
moned, but it was found that no bones
were broken, and after some nursing
the man was sent to his home in a
carriage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Miss Zaidee Eldridge of Benton Falls,
fell on the ice Tuesday, and suffered a
compound fracture of her right wrist.
The break was a bad one, but it was
set by DR.. e. c. Hooper, and the patient
is getting along as well as could be ex-
pected, although Of necessity the MEM
Der will heal slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
SIMON S. BUCkLiN.
Former Secretary of Henry Clay Dies
at Age of 80 Years.

Bristol, r. l., Dec. 24.-Simon S.
Bucklin who served as private secre-
tary to Henry Clay. died at his home
in this town. today, at the age of go
years. He was a native of Providence.
where for some years he was engaged
in business. One son survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
NO AGREEMENT MADE
BY Contestants in Fair Estate on Any
Proposition Made.

Boulder, Col, Dec. 24.--C. J. Smith,
brother of the late Mrs. Chas. l.. Fair,
and one of the claimants disputing the
inheritance of the Fair estate, today,
denied the rumor that he and his CO.
claimants have agreed to discontinue
the contest if allowed $685. 900 apiece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
We Can Now Buy Frozen Herring.

ST. John, n. B., Dec. 24.-The pro-
longed spell with an abundance of her
ring will enable a number of American
fishing vessels now on this coast to Sc
cure cargoes of frozen herring. sew
araI vessels are now loading rapidiy
while others nave sailed for nome
Canadian vessels are also loading.
Three of the latter were damaged by
gale. Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Fairfield Steamer, No. 8, which has
been away from town at the Manches-
ter Locomotive Works, Manchester, N.
H., for repairs, has been returned to
the engine house. A new boiler has
been put in, and other modern improve
ments made. SO that now it is in first
class condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

The Past and Present Club met with
Mrs. Marion Freeland, on High street,
Wednesday evening. The following
program was carried out: Roll call.
Concerning Christmas. Madonnas of
Italian Artists. Christmas Customs i'm
Other Lands. Sketch of Favorite
Madonna. Christmas Carols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

The post-office will observe the usual
holiday hours today, as will also the
banks. The stores will be open for the
most part until noon. The barber
shops will be closed all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Walter f. Kenrick, teacher in the
public schools of Hartford, Conn.,, for
mGrly teacher in the Fairfield High
school, is at his home here to spend
the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

James H. Davis has been appointed
postmaster at Benton Falls, to take the
place of Mr.. Atwood, recently deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cole will go to
Skowhegan, this morning, to spend
Christmas with Mrs. Coles parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Fred H. Kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Connellsville has been packed with
curious people attracted here by the
wreck. The three morgues have found
it necessary to put guards on all doors
to keep morbid spectators from Jumping
into the small rooms and walking owe
the remains of the dead. The street.
were packed and in front of each o.
the undertaking establishments hun
dreds of people are grouped eagerly
waiting for a glimpse of the dead bod
les. Friends and relatives of the vie
Tins are coming in on every train an(
scenes at all the morgues are most dis
tressing.
All but few of the 6S bodies have
been identified and those who are stil
unknown will be laid away in Hi
Grove cemetery at the dawn of Christ
mas morning. Those who are still to
be identified are mostly foreigners and
it is doubtful if their identity will ever
be known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Ned p. Kenrick has returned from a
few days visit to friends at East Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Miss Susie Ward goes to Troy, this
morning to spend Christmas at her
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Eugene Wing is home from Bowdoin
College to spend the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
FAIRFIELD.

Christmas trees and entertainments
at all the churches tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

Possibly the saddest feature connect
ed with the many sorrowful happen
ings following the wreck is the death
of Robert Davidson. He was to have
been married, tomorrow, and was on
his way to meet his bride when the I'M
foreseen accidentscaused his death. Ills
last words were written in dictated
note to his fiancee.
Davidson was 81 years old and had
been on a visit to his brother, Samuel
Davidson of Lyman post office. On
leaving Pittsburg, Wednesday evening,
he telegraphed his expected arrival in
Philadelphia, this morning. Davidson
was fatally injured in the wreck. but
retained consciousness.
''Christmas was to be my wedding
day." he said between spasms of pain.
II was to marry Hannah Wietman, Il
stenosrapher, room 81, Drexel biuld-
ing. The wedding was to have taken
place at the residence of Samuel Bailil,
ut Second and Callowhill streets. Write
to her, doctor; tell her l am dying. My
last words We're of her. If | am to die
thus, tell her / Was brave"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

The total income of all American
farmers last year was about $500, oGo,-
200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

- CURE A COLD IN ONE pAV.
rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Al druggists refund the money II it fans
cure. w. Groves signature = on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25

that the stakes at the side of the
gondola car We're weak and gave way
under the tension OF the car when it
rounded the curve. superintendent
Irwin has addressed inquiries to both
the starting point and the destination
of the car and will make thorough
Investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-25
POLO.

At Salem-Salem, 4; Lawrence, 8.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
The Rouse.

Dr Daniels bill, imposing a fine on liquor dealers for selling to minors. and also providing for punishment of mi nors for obtaining liquor under false pretense, was defeated.
 The speaker laid before the house | communication from R l.. Williams, of Garland county, asking that certain charges against Chancellor Leatherman be investigated.
 The matter was referred to the judi ciary committee
 H. B. 1St tWhitley). to make it un- lawful for railroads to run what is known as "double-headers was dis eussed and on vote defeated
 H. B. 1f3, to amead the Cotton road law providing for the election of a road overseer by the voters of each town ship. was read third time and passed.
 The next measure up was H. B. f2S, to amend section 6542 of the digest. and doing away with the separate ex- tension by county clerks of the differ ent funds of the state and county taxes on the tax books The bill passed.
 Mir Merriman introduced II. B. 39S. for the disposition of road taxes paid in cities of the frst-elass. said money to be expended exclusively on improv- ing streets in such cities.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Terminals for Missouri Pacific.

Advices from Fort Smith report that the Missouri Pacific railway will secure a belt line and splendid terminals there by means of the Fort Smith Suburban Railway Com pany, which was organized last year, and which has recently bought lands for terminals in Fort Smi
 The Fort Smith Suburban railway was incorporated in August, 1909, with $100,000 capital, for the pur- pose of building a six-mile belt line, the officers being: George Sengel, president; Frank Parke, vice presi- dent; S. A. Williams, secretary, and Ed Sengel, treasurer. Others in- terested were w. NJ. Fishback, Wharton Marnoll, Allen Kennedy, T. P. Winchester and Henry Stroth- CT. A number of the gentlemen connected with this belt-line plan also propose building an interur- ban electric railway connecting Van Buren, Hartsford, Huntington and six other towns with Fort Smith.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Legislative Notes.

The Cummings farm Investigating committee will visit the place early in the month.
 A number of local bills have been passed at this session permitting special school districts to mortgage property in order to erect more com modious school buildings. In many cases such districts pay enough in rent to soon cover the cost of necessary buildings
 The Killough bill, which passed both branches of the general assembly. affects about 100000 acres of land. being those portions of the counties of Mississippi. Craighead, Poinsett. Crittenden. Cross. St Francis, Lee and Phillips that lie in the St. Francis levee district. | he bill raises the tax on this land from four to six cents per acre, which it is estimated will increase the funds derived from the levy tax from s70,000 to sl10.000 a year.
 By vote of IS to 12 the senate passed the house bill providing for the detachment of portion of Scott coun- ty aHd annexng it to Logan county. Tnere has been a hard fight against this measure which was defeated in the legislature two years ago. The act provides for the annexation of all of the townships of Belva and Barber. and portions of Tate Tomlinson and Lewis, containing 44 square miles ac- cording to the government lines, and about 52 miles by actual measurement. It has a population of about 300 voters. and both sides claimed to have a ma iority of them
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
CLEANED ABROAD.

Berlin woman bequeathed her property to a cat.
 England has larger investments in tropical America than all other Flu ropean nations combined
 Over 100000 persons have migrated from Dorsetshire, England, during the last ten years.
 Johannesburg's present population is estimated at 109,452, including A. 122 natives and 3,550 Asiaties.
 Sixty bronze coins, dating from 175o have been found in an old pond at Ele- more Colliery, Durham, England.
 British Guiana is enjoying diamond boom. In 1901-2 the number of stones found was 91,206, against 4,9s1 iu the preceding year.
 In January the death rate from ac- cidents is greater in the country than in town, but in May and June the pro portion of city accidents is consider ably the heavier.
 A vaNable owl in the Central Park menageffe, New York, has for, some unknown Mason lost all it's feathers. It will be Appplied with "tronsers" and covering for the claws, to protect 1t from the Nald
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Old Feud Leads to Killing.

c. R. Kilgore was shot and killed at New Edinburgh by W. D. Atwood Both parties are of prom inent families, and the tragedy was the sequel to the killing of Xiii gere's sons on the Fourth of July, when the two boys were alleged to be drunk and the justice of the peace ordered Atwood and his book keeper, Matt Ruth, to arrest them One of them stabbed Ruth and Ruth shot them both. Atwood was placing a monument at the head ot his child's grave when Kilgore ap- peared with a revolver and threat ened him. He left the graveyard and later returned with shotgun kilgore again made his appearance and fired at Atwood, who in turn shot his antagonist, killing him in. stantly.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Arkansas State News
Demurrer 0verruled.

In the case of Thomas II. Adams against the Iron Mountain and Kansas City and Memphis bridge company, on demurrer of the de- fendant as to the jurisdiction of the federal court, Judge Trieber decid- ed against the railroad and bridge company, and granted twenty days in which to file an answer. Adams is suing for $25, ,00o damages for be- ing ejected from passenger train after refusing to pay 50 cents bridge fare. The plaintiff in his bill alleges that "said proceedings in demanding of plaintiff said sum and the ejeeting him from said train for not paying 1t, were de- liberate, malicious and unconscious violation of right on the part of the defendants and in pursuance of an iniquitous agreement and under standing between defendants, enter ed into for the purpose of extorting money from plaintiff and all other passengers over said railroad. Said demand was unlawful and unrea- sonable, and plaintiff knowing of the fact, and being unwilling to submit to extortion, offered to pay I reasonable sum for passing over said river and for his passage over said railroad to his place of desti- nation, but refused to pay 30 cents as a toll for passing over said river on said bridge"
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Fire at Redfeld.

The town of Redfeld, on the Val ley Route, was visited by a disas- trous fire last week. The losers are: J. E. Simmons, dry goods and groceries, loss about s4,000, no in- surance; J. A. Watts & Go, general merchandise and feed store, loss about $4,000, insured for $3,000 W. L. Cobb, druggist, loss about S4,000; George Berry, groceries, loss about S2,5Oo; Brewers grocery, loss about $1,5o0; Hoffman Bros, groceries and dry goods, loss about S5,000; A. F. McNeil, general merchandise, loss 5000, insured ; Ben Dalby, general store; the post office was in Holiman's store and was destroyed with the rest of the buildings.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06

vides that lines over fifty miles in length may charge a maximum of 3 cents per mile; those fifty miles in length or less may charge d maximum of cents per mile.
 MT. Chestnut's bill. constituting the secretary of state, state treasurer. state auditor, land commissioner and commissioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture a board of comm ission- CTS of the state charitable institutions. to serve without additional compensa- tion, was taken up.
 On motion of MT. Toney the bill was postponed for two weeks. Several members opposed the bill as being in the interest of certain politicians
 House joint resolution No 13 fPerry) proposing an amendment to the consti- tuition so as to make all contracts for a greater rate of interest than 10 per cent void as to interest only was de feated.
 H. B. No. 233 Campbell of PuIaskD. l.. appropriating $5.000 to assist in tho erection at Little Rock of a monument to the Confederate dead was taken up and passed.
 This bill afforded an opportunity for several members to display their ora toricaI powers and some eloquent talks were made in favor of the bill
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Confidence in Iudg, Leatherman.

When it became known in Hot Springs that resolution would be offered in the legislature to appoint a committee to investigate the chan eery court, presided over by Hon. Leland Leatherman, the following petition, signed by a large numbe of attorneys and citizens, was fo,h warded to Speaker Moore:
 Whereas, it has come to our notice that steps may be taken before your body tending to discredit the, Hon. Leland Leatherman, chancell Tor of this district, by preferring charges in the nature of impeach- ment; now therefore, we the under, signed members of the bar of Gar land county, Ark, hereby present our protest to any such proceedings, and tender our endorsement of the administration of Judge Leather man. He has been chancellor of this district for the past ten years, and his decisions have been general ly satisfactory during that time. He possesses especial legal qualifi- cations for the position, and an in- yestigation of the percentage lof cases reversed on appeal from
 court will disclose that his rec.
 is equal to the best judges in iC' state. Judge Leatherman and Il. family stand we'll in this communi- ty, and he Is regarded as an honor able gentleman, and we hope no ac- tion will be taken by your body that will tend to humiliate or discredit him. We believe that he will be able to refute the charges that may be made affecting his qualifications for the office he now occupies, but trust that he will not be called upon to do so."
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Fort Smith Benefited.

Congress has passed bill relieves a peculiar condition has existed at Fort Smith fS number of years. The governi eeded a portion of the military eryation to the city of Fort Smith some years ago, but failed tf sur render jurisdiction over the proper ty. As a result, portion of the town has been under federal juris- diction and the residents of it not amenable to the state laws or the city ordinances where they were at all in conflict with federal statutes The bill passed relieves the citizens of Fort Smith of the annoyanees that have arisen from having to deal with a double set of courts and off cials.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Brakeman Killed.

An Iron Mountain freight train, in charge of Conductor O'Rourke, with Engineer Flohr and Fireman Davitt, went through a trestle near Clarksville. The engine turned over and fell into the stream fifteen feet below. Brakeman Lydell, who was riding on the engine was pinion- ed beneath the engine and killed. The conductorA engineer and fire man were badly Aguised up,
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06

The bill authorizing publication of new state. digest was discussed in the senate and an amendment provid- ing that the adjuster be appointed by the supreme court, was adopted.
 In the house Mir Merriman intro duced bill providing for the comple- ton of a new state house on the site of the foundation already built
 The house passed a resolution by MT. PindaH extending the session sixty days.
 The house also passed Mir. Briants bill dividing school tax paid by whites and blacks
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Swiss for the Ozarks.

The immigration depanesl of the Frisco has in hand teal plan for the coloniza ri the Ozarks by a people pd qualified, by nature and to utilize to the utmost sources. Lee Requa, special agent, has just from a conference with
 Swiss in the northwest, al < mittee of the latter wi
 visit north Arkansas to
 ditions in the 0zarks < adaptibility of this regio'deil stock and especially " dairying industries.
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
The Senate.


 The committee on federal relations reported favorably on senate joint me morial No. l. introduced by Senator Logan. relating to the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people.
 S. B. Al Logan), to amend the road law was taken up. MT Logan ex- plalned that the bill left it to the dis cretion of the county court to appoint a road commissioner when the road tax is voted: also. that 90 per cent of road tax collected in cities of second class and incorporated towns be expended on the streets etc The bill passed.
 Senator Vaughters bill legalizing pri- mary elections was read third time and passed.
 s. B. 93 Mardis, was taken up The bill provides for refunding money err roneously paid on school bonds.
 Senator Kllough argued that the pas sage of the bill would disturb condi- tions all over the state and lead to endless litigation.
 On motion the bill was placed back on second reading and then referred to the judiciary committee.
 Senator Norwood's bill regulating the sale of liquor in incorporated cities and towns, was passed It leaves the question to the voters of such cities and towns, regardless of the rural vote.
 The Aouse.
 A petition was road from citizens of Poinsett county protesting against the enactment of any law prohibiting the shipment of Buffalo and cat fish.
 Mir. Cate introduced H. E. No. 2S5. to exempt magnetic headers from the eff fleets of the law regulating the practice of medicine. Several local bills were disposed of at the mora .ng session.
 MT. Latimer introd@td H. B. 3Ss. to prohibit the buyiid onaking or re- ceiving of intoxicatir aors of any kind from an unknost anrson within prohibition districts i twice.
 MT. Griffin introdudi SeH B. 3s9 re- quiring policemen to .;ai z bond each in the sum of s1.5O0. -Eiaif first and sec ond times. II
 H, B. 122 (Cate), Oxing passenger fare. was taken up and ssed. It pro
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06

son. Hale. Hall. Hfn. Hooker. Jacobs. Kelse. Kerwin, Knox, Martineau Moore of Newton. Newberry Slaughter Ste vens. Thompson. Toney Weaver, Whit ley, Wofford-30
 A resolution by NIT, Pindall extend ing the session sixty days. was taken up and passed on a vive voce vote
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27.

It is possible there will be an extra session. as the house refused to adopt resolution to extend the session to May 2. So far none of the appropria- tion bills have been considered and the regular sixty days session closes March l2
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
rsrrorizea the HAeze.

Passengers on the when the boat landed week, told of an e ence with a crazy
 named Charles BenlI hour at night tho became insane and, razor, he declared ] kill all on board.
 three persons the ( oyerpowered and pp1
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
Aged Negress Assassinated.

"Aunt' Ann Harvey, an ag' gress, was shot from ambusl killed while sitting in her near Pine RluG yiley Vi who is charged QN is in the Jefferson Winfrey is alleged to drunk. His wife left his h went to the home of the d man, four miles away. I women were sitting in the I woman's room talking, when, one emptied the content1 double-barreled shotgun The back of the e
 Winfrey's wife was { erally torn to pieces, the bird shot entered :" vey's body. It is bel Winfrey shot to kill his shot the other woman by \
The Newark journal., 1903-03-06
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 2e.

A bill was passed in the house by vote of 62 to 90 appropriating the sum of 5000 10 assist in erecting a Confed- crate monument at Little Rock.