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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
1T HAS MADE LIARS.
Witnesses in Grand Rapids Bribery
Case Show Some Feeling.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. go.
Boyd Pantlin, hotel man. testified
against VIM. F. Mcknight and eN-State
Senator George +. Nichols of Iona,
when their examination in the police
court on the charge OF Subornation Of
perjury was resumed, today. Paptlin
testified that during. the bribery trial
of Liant K. Salisbury, former city at
;orney, during which the alleged Of
Tense was committed he gave to Nc
Knight the key to a private parto" in
his hotel. 1t is alleged that an at
tempt was made in this parlor to bride
Wit.ess Carman, who was expected to
furnish the peoples strongest testi-
mony at the Salisbury trial.
The evidence regarding a key to the
hotel narlor was in direct contradiction
TO Ihat given at an earlier session Of
the Mcknight and Nichols examinl-
ton. Pantlin stating that he swore
falsely previously because of friend
ship for Mcknight.
II did give him a room,'' he said.
This is a very humilitating position
for Inc. This case has made liars of d
great many men,. l am sorry it has
affected ne also.
Il must say that I want to be right
now. Mr.. Mcknight did not ask me
to testify in his favor. | did it only
through friendship for Billy
when Mir. Mcknight asked for the
room he said it was for meeting. Sent
for mir. Rathbone and he gave Mr.. Nc
knight the key to the room; nothing
was paid for the room. I gave it to
him as a matter of accommodation.
Mortimer Rathbone manager of the
hotel, changed his testimony also and
stated that he gave the key of the pri-
waite narlor to Pantlin, who gave it to
Mcknight. He declared he had not
been asked to give misleading testi-
mony.
Mr.. Luther, assistant stenographer
in the Salisbury trial, told of the evil
dence given by Nichols at that trial re-
garding the alleged attempt to bride
Garman to swear falsely. In this tes-
timony Nichols denied having ap-
preached Garman in any manner.
Liant X. Salisbury testified that Nc
Garry said Garnnan had furnished
Nichols With a statement that agreed
with the line of defence mapped out
for him Salisbury and that Garman
was to receive $1,000 more for making Il
later and more explicit statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Mrs. Tucker, widow of PaysOn
Tucker, formerly president of. the
Maine Central Railroad, who is i'll at
q hotel at Boston, was in q critical con-
dition. Wednesday. 1t is feared she
cannot survive.
John Charlton, NJ. P, who recently
delivered addresses in many cities of
the United States in favor of reciproc-
ity with the Dominion, is critically i'll
at Toronto. Owing to advance age
there are fears for his life.
Julian Wogman, who shot and killed
Tony Lee. Dec. 20, at Paterson, n. j.,
While the two boys We're fighting a
mock duel" has been acquitted by
coroner's jury which found that Lees
death was the result of an accident.
Royal Cooper Villas. president Of the
Pyle Natiorat Electric Headlight Co.,
is dead at his residence at Chicago. He
was formerly general freight traffic
manager of the Erie Railroad and also
at one time president of the New York
Air Brake Co.
". II. Yoakum of Oakcliff, a brother
of President 3. F. Ycakum OF the st.
Louis & San Francisco Railroad, was
seriously stabbed, Tuesday, by J. Nc
Carter, a contractor, in the latter's
Office. at Dallas, Tex. One cut is de-
clared serious.
The Highland hotel at Albuquerque,
one Of the finest winter resorts in New
Mexico, has been destroyed by fire.
Several invilads had narrow escapes.
Loss, 100000; with $4,000 insurance.
al &c off oil
personal effects.
The trial of 10 pupils of the High
school at Bluffton, Ind, charged with
assault and battery on Ralph Nc
Bride. ended, Wednesday,, with YER
dict Of acquital. Mcbride died sew
eral months after initiation into the
Il. OF S. S. b. fraternity. but the
state failed to show that his death was
due to the severe hazing Of the inita-
ton.
On account of the closing of the
Illinois steel co. mill at South Chicago
500 employees of the Chicago Lake Shore
& Eastern Railroad which is operated
by the Steel Co., have been laid off and
Is more discharged. Among the men
discharged were s. Of the oldest en-
ployes Of the company, mostly cngi-
nGsrs who had been employed by the
road from Is to 20 years.
The police struck a decisive blow at
the bakers strike at Paris, Wednes-
day, by arresting four of the chief Of
fcials of the bakers organization on
the charge of being responsible for the
petty pillage of bake shops on the out
skirts of the city. The arrest OF Bos-
uuet, head of the Bakers Union, was
made as he was leaving the Labor
Exchange and caused much excite
ment. The others were arrested at their
| houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
A BIG LITTLE WAR.
San Domingo Provisional Government
Captures the Contraband Vessels.

San Domingo, Tuesday, Dc. 29.-The
provisional government has captured
two vessels from Curacao, which were
carrying arms ant ammunition for the
insurgents. The vessels were brought
10 this port and Is prisoners landed.
Government troops are marching
from Ban, 80 miles from San Domingo,
10 attack the insurgents at Exua De
Compostel!a. ...
The insurgents who attacked Gen.
Guerra have been defeated and several
prisoners taken. The latter have ben
brought to this city.
The British cruiser Charybdis ar
rived here, last night.
There was fighting, yesterday, be-
tween government troops and insur-
gents outside the city. Several We're
killed and many wounded.
Gen. Francisco Sanchez has ben ap-
pointed minister of foreign affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
THE MoFFAT TRIAL.
Defendant Faints During the TeSti.
mony Of Husbands Niece.

Bennington, VT. Dec. 30.-Testim1ny
tending to show the relation which Had
existed for some time between iMts.sAlice
Mofat and JOSEPH, Mears was presct,ssd,
today, when the trial Of Mrs MVffaf offsA
charge of attempting TO poison her .has.
band was resumed. Several Witnesses f!Nd
of having seen the two together. on au-
nierous occasions and to hayinG heard
Mrs. Moffat, who had left her husbant.
refuse to return to him. ..ta9 Ill
Mrs Stella MearS., mother Of Joseph.
told OF the friendly relations between her
son and the defendants When Joseph
VINO is now serving sentence as pri,rll "
in the attempt TO poison Mr.. Mtfat, WAS
OF, trial. Mrs. Moffat told %witness f,otit0
worry. as she knew he was Innocent
At the afternoon session Judge Watson
announced that Joseph Mealy would, De
brought from Windsor. state prison 10 tex-
tify. tomorrow.
Mrs. Clara Bean, niece of Rhilrnder
Mofiat, testified that she had seen Meslts
and Moffat drink whiskey from q bette
and afterward had used sornetof the lldpdr
herself for toothache with no ~ EFFECTS.
During Mrs. Beans testimony JMfs.
Moifat tainted and did not regain eoi,-
seriousness until u physician had bHcP
called in u, 49, .fsi ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
I'VE WANT MORE SHIPS"
Nav Be Useless Expense but Japan
Believes in Precaution.

Santiago de Chile, Dec. 30.-The
Chilean government has received offers
of the Japanese government for the
purchase OF the Chilean warships, the
battleship Captain Pratt and the cruis-
er Chacabuco. The Captain Prat is of
600 tons displacement and the Chaca-
buco Of 1900 tons displacement.
An Associated Press dispatch from
London. Dec. 26. said that the Japanese
government was negotiating for the
purchase of two Chilean warships.
When questioned concerning the ru-
NOR, Baron Hay2shi, the Japanese
minister to Great Britain, said:
We want more ships. OF course
this is only a precautionary measure
and it, may be a lot OF expense all for
nothing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
ST. LOUIS BUSINESS MEN
Taking Bold Stand Against Certain
Features Of Union Work. s i

ST. Louis. Mo. Dec. 30-In speech.
last night. before representative citizens
from every line. Of trade and commerce.
in the city. David NJ. Parry of Indianap-
oils. Ind, president of the Citizens Indus
trial Association OF America. spoke in IA
var of supervising union leaders. The
meeting WIZ: hsid under tie auspices of
the Citizcns Industrial Associat ton of ST.
Louis. which, c-mcpenuy organized and
adopted resolutions t.ongly disappearing
Of the CLOSED shop" the S-hour law and
the violence and intimidat ton of labor
unionism. The resolution declares that
tho s-hour bill now pending in Congress
is serious menace to the business inter-
eSts of the country and opposes it's pas
sage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
ADVICES VIA PARIS.
French Diplomats Hear It Is Desperate
but Not Hopeless.

Paris, Dec 3O-It is learned in diplomat
j: circles that the Japanes" goveTnmen III
has Informed the foreisn diplomats that
tie situation with respect to Russia is
desperate but not hopeless.
Il is believed this Information was com
municated TO the French government foi
presentation at st. Petersburg.
While it is not believed that war be
tween Russia and Japan will occur. the
optimistic tone in official ana diplomatic
circles here was somewhat modified, to-
day. by adviees from Toxic and st. Pc
,rsburg. Japan, il appears is Fastening
.,cstcd of influencing Russia action upon
the Japanese note. Russia. on the other
hand, has no Intention to hurry. Her
reply is not expected to he made before
Jan. 10 Russia s PURPOSE seems 70 De I"
n,,t tJYn orue of declaring war upon japan.
If such be the result of.the negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
COTTON SPECULATION.
Market Active but Closed Weak with
Nearly 49 Points Decline. Ft1

New York, Dec. 30.-Speculation In COT
ton was resumed on an exceedingly actiya
scale, today, and trade sentiment seemed
no less nervous and unsettled sthaf, VI,
yesterday From the chang Of tthe goff:
fluctuations were widely cratic. Cables
after the opening weakened and the, Bat =
look was for heavy receipts. ~;
First prices were seven points higher
to eight points lower and following the
call ruled very cratic May opened at
13.15. net loss of five points, sold OBJ 10
1880 on the call. then broke to Il. go, rechv4
cred slightly but within the first half tt,,a'
while the other months showed equally
wide changes with the general tendency
downward as n result Of heavy liquidation
and rumorS that the bulls were UNLOADING
At the lowest level Of the smurnitG
March sold at 3.oS. May at 1910 end Ii,ty
at - A. Il net loss Of IS to no points iLd
a decline of about $iS5 a bale from itf,.
About midday the bulls quickly renew
cd their tactics and began bidding aE
excessively while the room crowd tl,At
had been helping to sell the ma rket down
turned to cover and Il perfect torrent of
buying came in with prices Yallyiug TO
about the best point Of the morning. Tor
just about even with last nights closesN
turn OF several points and early Rfthr-
noon showed losses of nine to II points
on the active months. Al "a, J., .tH-J
During the later trading fttctuatioEs
were quiet but the market showed q DIS,
tinct tendency under liquidation that DC,
comranied unsettling rumors. regnrdink
the Far Eastern situation. The market
points. Sales were estimated AT l.J90c
h.t Ht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
UNWISE CUBAN LEGISLATION
Must Be Prevented to Make Our Reel
procity Bill a Success.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Minister
Squiers has again curtailed his leave
of absence and fastened to Cuba. He
will arrive at Havana by the end OF
the week. 1t is understood that the
rather extraordinary legislation pend
ing in the Cuban Congress requires
tho presence on the spot of the Alneli-
can minister. The proposed changes
in the Cuban tariff schedules are re-
garded in some quarters here as tend
ing TO vitiate the spirit if not the letter
of the Cuban reciprocity treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Father Said "Fiurrah!"

In a letter from Miss Annie c. Roberts
of w. Southport. Me-. whose father had
taken one bottle of U-ri-cene, the new
Rheumatic Cure, she writes: Father
saws "Hurrah" he feels better. He gets
IN out of his chair without help and
goes; out of doors. walking about quite
a little. We are certain that U-ri-cene Is
driving the rheumatism out of his sys-
TEN"
U-ri-cene is sold and guaranteed by
Dowditch, Webster & Co. Augusta, Me-,
Leighton e Co. Hallowell, Me, and mon
ey will ~be refunded of a fair trial fats
to cure rheumatism.
In tablet form only. Price Soc.
THE WOODBURY. CHEMICAL COM
PANY, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
AN ALLEGED INcENDlARY
Caught in Burning House Where 300
Lives Were Jeopardized.

New York, Dec. 30.-F'ire in an AL
len street tenement house, early to-
day, said to be of incendiary origin.
ieoparlized SEQ lives, but caused slight
damage to property. One of the ten
ants upon arriving home, found smoke
in the hall and heard the cracking Of
flames in the cellar He saw a man
crouching in the hallway and held him,
later turning him over to the police,
to whom he said he was Thomas Far
rell, a former tenant After the fire
j quantity Of tar oil was found near
where the blaze had been started and
in the pockets Of the prisoner were
found a piece Of steel matches and o
candle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
NOT SO HOPEFUL.
Hussian Press Sees That Japan May
Mean Business. . ,.

81. Petersburg, Dec. 30.-The foreign dis
patches received here yesterday after
neon. are reflected, to-day. In more pe>ri-
mlstic editorials. The Novoe VreEya
begins its leader with:
There is no war. today Tomorrow,
there may be war. -...
The paper father Enthusiastically directs
attention to the fact that wars marked
the opening Of TIL 11ih. 18th ANA 18th
centuries. The Eoy,e Nrelnya neverthe-
less still processes lf:ith. iw..;v peaceGpl
settlement. saying:
we believe Japan will not place Rus-
slain position whela TO yield woltid APP
lcar to be 4 renunci Ion of tie defence
ofEher vital Interests in the Far East.
Russia does not desirr war: bat nobody
in Russia will permit tho japanese or 9th
ca friends to execute diplomatic dance
upon RusSa'S peaceful disposition. In
firm consciousness OF hor power Russia
Will await events"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
FAVOR PANAMA..
ist,-n1us Of Darien Indians Are for the
.. New Republic.

Panama. Dec. 2o.-Among those who
have been elected to the constitutional
convention are DR.. Amador Pablo Arose
Meut. Domingo Oba!dia, BeliGario Porras
and Luis DerouX.
News of Importance has been received
from the islhmus of Daricn The indians
there are all in favor of the republic and
have sent spies throughout the coast ard
into the interior. The government 81
Panama furnished them With guns and
ammunition thus making them very cot
taDt cd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
MEMORIAL SERVICES =, =
For Late Andrew n. Green, father Of
Greater New York. rs IN *

s New York. pee. CO.. eniofiai service
for Andrew II. Green. the father OF.
Greater New York. who was murdered.
last month, were held, this afternoons, In
the aidermanic chamber:0f the CITY, han,
tie rev. leighton Williams for ptx4Ry.
after which the mayor spoke briefly; Yis
introduced Chancellor MacCracken OF the
New York University, who delivered the
eulogy on Mr.. Green. +S f'ff'.- 4 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
THE DsLAToaY TACTICS
OF Japanese Cabinet Causes Dissatis-
faction Among People.

Yokohoma. Dec. 35.-At an eXtraor-
binary meeting of the privy council, to-
DAY. the fact developed that no time
limit has been set for ItusSia's reply to
the last official note from the Iapa-
hese government. A strong opposition
is now publicly manifested to the cab
me- owing to the diliatory tactics they
re pursuing.
he latest ordnance announced IN
e the commander of Formosa with
~ authority to act in case war is
q AIRED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Blake Given EIGHT Years.

Northampton. Mass. Dec. 30.-Jan1es
Blake, alias John Lombard. recently
convicted of assault with intent TO Kill
on Chief of Police Maurice Fitzgerald
of Ware, was sentenced in the superior
court, today. to serve eight years in
state prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Abel REMANDED
Till Tuesday, to Await Forgery
Charges at Weiiand, Ont.

Welland, Ont, Dec. 30.-James K.
Abel. the alleged forger was ar
raigned before County Judge Wells
here, today. Crown Attorney Cowper
asked for an adjournment. This was
opposed by Attorney German for the
prisoner. but the court remanded Abeel
until Tuesday of next week. In the
interim Abeel will remain prisoner
in the county iail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
DESPERATE, NOT HOPELESS.
Japan Sc Notifies Foreign Diplomats
of the Situation.

Paris Dec. ao-It is learned in dinio-
matte circles that. the JapaneaP govern
thar the situation with respect to Russia
is i.'I desperate, hut not hopeless. II is b.
iieTHa this information was communicat-
ed To the French government Ter Pieseh-
a.in,, If ST Petersburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
John White Given 10 Years.

Roston Dec 3G.-John White, who
had been indicted for murder in the
second degree in causing the death of
James Gavel 1T % Upton street, Nov.
il. pleaded guilty in the superior court,
late this afternoon. and was sentenced
bv Judge Gaskill to not more than 10
nor less than eight years in state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

No. SO Co. Royal Garrison Artillery, IL;
strong, has sailed from Victoria b. G.,
for Hong Kong on the steamer Empress
of India. being relieved by company
from Halifax. The change IS made in the
regular schedule of garrison changes and
has no bearing on the Far Eastern crisis
The company which was from Halifax
started in box cars fitted with hammocks,
that mode OF travelling. The uaen@fcf11
the ara vemeuts poUf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Sec. Hay Is Much Better.

Washington, Dec. 3o.-It was report
ed, today, that Secretary Hays condi-
ton is better than at any time during
his three weeks illness. The secretary
has not definitely decided to go South,
but such Il trip is not'at all impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
More Vessels for the Isthmus.

Washington. Dec. 30.-Word was re-
ceived at the navy department, today,
from san Francisco that three add
tional vessels had left that place TO
ioin the fleet under Admiral Glass at
Panama. They are the sunboat Ben
nington and the destroyers Preble and
Paul Jones'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

Thomas r. Treel. battalion chief In the
New York fire department has made APP.
plication to Commissioner Sturgjs for ~
tirement to take effect Jan. e sIt wa9
largely through the testimony Of MaTShak
was dismissed. Freel testified especially
concerning alleged negligence ~ the Park
Avenue Hotel fire. Ills rise 81 n 2fafns
to the force: July 1s,S7111I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
CAPITAL Notes.

The postmaster general has appoint
ed Edward f. Kimball of Massachu-
sets. superintendent. of the money or
der system of the post Office depart
nlent. Mr.. Kimball has been in charge
OF this ranch of the service since the
removal ,Af J. T. Metcalf, during the
post Office Investigation. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Charge D'AHares Mooet Reaches
Colon. --... A..

CoIon. Dec So--fIenry Mooet. VINO has
been appointed French charge aitaires
at Panama, arrived here today, and Wa;
received with honors by the officers OF
the military and police. He paid 4 for
! nal visit to Coy. MelendeZ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Costa RIGA Recognizes Panama.

Washington. Dec. 3o.-Senor Ca!vo.
the Costa Rican minister here, called
upon Acting Secretary LOOMS, TO-DAY.
and informed him that his government,
yesterday, formally extended reeog-
milton to the government of Panama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Torpedo FIotiIla for Colon.

Kingston. jamaica. Dee. 3e.-The
United States cruiser Topeka and the
torpedo boats TruNton and Stewart
arrived here, teday, from Key West.
Tie vessels are now coaling and will
proceed as soon as possible for Colon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31
Twenty. second Victim of the Wreck.

Grand Rapids Mich, Dec 30-Conduct-
or George Neil, the I'D victim of the Pere
Marquette wreck. near East Paris. Mich,
last Saturday evening, died today, at
Butterworth hospital. His death was due
to the nervous shock fFi 1sF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

Dennis I.eahy fer sever3,, s feaSue. aud
err in the Virginia. bdseo % tl,a Cincinnati ii
t team nlV was s shot and Killed mea' Rsgal
at KnoxviiIe, Tenn, by Franz
Easan was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

Star inc has ordered steamer 755 feet
in length. or 80 feet longer than the Bal
tic, the largest ship in the world. The
construction OF the vessel. it is added,
will begin. Immediately at Belfast, Ire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-31

GUY ness is as important ia ctor comfort the
snew mere figured material and ha prety
lin
one to make dainty esgn
in
SILK or ehale white
0 the mo
and42 inche Dustin
mailed
1t is important
pattern desired Address The Pattern
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-02
WORK ON STREET RAILWAY
Extension Retarded by Delay of
Eastern Mills in shipping
Special Pieces.

The completion OF the street car line
from Omaha to Florence depends on the
time in which the special work is received
from the east. The company lie waiting
for a number Of curves and the Y, which
will be placed at the northern terminus
for the purpose of transferring the cars
from one track to another. The mill ad-
yised the company hat the special work
would be shipped April "a, but no notice Of
the shipment has been received.
The company is working on the Walnut
Hill line south OF Mason street, replacing
the light rails with heavy ones, and this
work will be continued until the crew is
taken back to the Florence line on the ar
rival of the special work. A crew is also
at work on Broadway in Council Bluffs.
changing the rails. The rails at that place
are in about the worst condition OF any on
the system and replacement was absolutely
necessary.
II has been difhcult to get special work
for the southern extension Of the Walnut
Hill line to South Omaha and 1t will be
we'll toward the end Of summer before this
line is completed, while the construction
of the line to Forest Lawn cemetery may
go over until next season. although the
company desires TO have the work done
this year.