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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
SPARK FROM PIPES
Supposed to Have Caused Disastrous
Explosion at Boston.


Boston. Dee. 23.-Four workmenf were
injured by an explosion of gas, today, in
injured are: les;
Thomas Quinlan. right leg fractured. and
internal injuries. John Mcguire, cut about
head by flying rock; Michael Shannon. cur
on face and hands; James O'Ne:l. badly
bruised. ~
The men, who are employed by the
RoAbury Gaslight Co.. We're az work at
the bottom of a 6-foot trench trying to
md leak in one of the company pipes.
Suddenly a loud explosion occurred which
shook the nearby buildings and a sheet
OF flame which shot from the trench in
dlcated that the gas was on fire. sts
Quinlan, who was nearest to ~the spot
where the explosion took place, was huri-
ed from the trench some 20 feet into the
air. He was picked ap unconscious The
other workmen We're blown across the
street Their injuries are not as serious
as those of Quinlan. Several pedestrians
were knocked down by the force of the
conclusion and cut by flying glass from
windows that were broken in, nearby
houses.
The cause of the explosion has not been
determined, but it is supposed that a
spark from one. of the workmen's pipes
fell into the gas main.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
MORE LIGHT NEEDED
Before the Worcester & Southbrldge
Road Creditors Accept Offer.

Worcester Mass, Dec. 23.-The Teie-
gram. tomorrow morning, Will say;
Unless the members of the commit
tee. representing the, creditors OF the
Worcester & Southbridge Road re-
ecive new light upon the situation at
their meeting in Boston. tomorrow
they will decline to- recommend to the
creditors acceptance of the offer OF
settlement on basis of 80 cents on
the dollar, made the creditors at their
recent meeting in Boston. Members OF
the committee after an 1nvestigatlonl
feel that the solvent endorsers of the
company's paper can make far more
favorable settlement than any that has
vet been suggested and are at present
opposed to the 20 cent proposition"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
MURDER OF MOTHER
Charged Against Stepfather by Woman
at Des Mcines, Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 2S.-Winnie
Reader, or Mrs. Walter Hallsbach, a
member of the Robert Grau Opera Co.
within "a hours after returning home.
swora out an information charging her
stepfather. c. w. Graves. with the
murder of her mother. The coroner's
jury had returned verdict to the
effect that Mrs. Graves had been
cholled to death and that fire had been
applied to her body afterward. Mrs.
Graves charred body was found, last
Friday. The couple had not been on
good terms and divorce proceeding
had been instituted. Graves was ar
rested, this afternoon, and is now IN
iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Bidwell Plummer, a former well-known
hotel proprietor in Lewiston and .Brans
wick, was arrested in Brunswick. Monday,
for refusing to pay his fare On the cleo
tries between Bath and Brunswick Yes
terday morning. he was up before Judge
Roberts and fined s. and costs, and .lselhg
unable to raise that amount was sent to
Jail for 80 days.-Bath Times, Dec. %.
Ansel Dirsmore. one Of Norway's most
aged and respected citizens, died at his
home on the east side of the lake. Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. Dinsmore was born in
Minot, Me- Sept. %. 1876. His parents
were Deacon James and Betsey (Verriii)
Dinsmore of that town. He was next TO
the oldest child of a large family of boys
and girls. several of whom. reside in Au-
burn and Lewiston. He married, in 1881.
Judith c. Morse, daughter Of Nathan and
Mary tCrocketO Morse. Nathan Morse
was born in Lewiston in ES8, and his wife
in panviie the said year. They settled IN
Norway in 1914, on the east side Of the
lake, on what has been known for many
years as Crockett Ridge" They had a
family of y children. three of whom died
young 1t was one of the most respected
of the early Norway families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
THE CRUISER OLYMPIA
Sails from Colon, with Admiral Coqh.
lan's Flag at the Peak.

Colon, Dec. 25.-The United States
cruiser Olympia arrived here, TODAY.
Other United States warships now in
the harbor are the Mayfiower, the
Prairie, the Atlanta, the Bancroft and
the Nashville.
The Royal Mail steamer Tagas. which
arrived here, today, from Savanilla and
Cartagena, reports that everything is
quiet in both these ports. 1t is be-
lieved that two American schooners
hailing from Boston are experiencing
difficulties at Cartagena in their efforts
to. obtain clearance papers from the
Colombian authorities.
Admiral Coghlan transferred his flag
to the Olympia and sailed, tonight, for
the Chiriqui lagoon to coal The
Olympia will return to Colon. Christ
mas day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
STATE OF SUSPENSE.
London Anxiously Awaiting Outcome
of Russo Japanese Negotiations.

London. Dec. 23.-The British for
cign office declined to discuss the
statements made in The Associated
Press dispatch from Berlin, today, on
the ground that the contingency was
too hypothetical"
At the German and other embassies
the impression prevails, not. however,
based OF any official communications
from the British government, that the
Russian ia panese negotiations have
reached such a point that it would not
be at all surprising if Great Britain
expressed her willingness. providing
Japan agrees to accept Il certain speci-
fed compromise, to guarantee to back
up Japan. if necessary, by force Of
arms.
There are no known developments
and the diplomats do not expect any
immediately or until the Russian reply
to Japan's request for a reconsidera-
ton of the latest Russian note is re-
ceived.
4. Baron Hayashi. the Japanese minis
ter here, in an interview with repre-
sentative OF The Associated Press
said:
Nothing has, actually been arrived
at between Great Britain and japan
regarding the course of action Great
Britain will pursue in the event of q
Russo Japanese war. beyond the stipu-
lations of the Anglo-Japanese treaty
The minister, while admitting some
such arrangement for the support OF
Japan by Great Britain provided Japar
agrees to accept a certain specified
compromise, as surmised by the Ger.
man embassy. fails to see how Japan.
demands can be moderated. He said
Il am getting very pessimistic re-
garding the eventual outcome. but
do not expect the question of peace OF
war to be settled until after the new
year. If the dispute can only be set
tied by war. the present delay of course
is greatly to Russias advantage"
In common with other diplomats il
London, Baron Hayashi shares the be.
lief that Russia's reply is not likely t.
be decisive. n
"a dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram
4 Co. from Toxic says:
'Incessant activity prevails at mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
HE is BANKRUPT.
Frank D. Perry Says He Owes 1862,
652 and Has Only $42,297.

Boston, Dec. 23.-As a sequel to the
failure of the Worcester & Southbridge
and Worcester, Rochdale & Charlton
Depot Street Railways and allied con-
Germs, several months ago, Frank D.
Perry of Worcester, former treasurer
and practical manager of the lines, filed
q petition in bankruptcy in the United
states district court here, today
Perry estimated his liabilities at $685.
Coz. and his assets at S42,297. Banks in
New York, Boston. Philadelphia and
throughout New England are among
the creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
CLEAN CUT VICTORY
For a Chamberlain Man in Ludlow
Division for English House.

London, Dec. 2s.-Roland Hunt. Liberal
Unionist and supporter of Joseph
Chamberlain's fiscal policy, has been
elected to represent the Ludlow division
of Shropshire in the House of Commons.
to succeed Robert j. Moore, Liberal
Unionist,' deceased. The polling was: Ro-
land Hunt, Liberal Unonist 1922; Fred
jority. $40. At the last election Mr. Moore
was elected without opposition. But at
the previous contested election his MAJOR
ity was nearly 1000.
The issue was clear cut The campaign
was fought exclusively on the fiscal ques.
ton. The constituency was deluged- with
organizers and speakers from Birr1ng.
ham and representatives of the Free Food
League.
TIE result showed remarkable de
crease of the Liberal Unionist majority
at the last. election in Ludlow and has
been attributed to Mr.. Moore's vote hav-
ing been largely a personal one which
no other candidate could hope to attain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
WILLING TO HELP
But France Has Made No Offer to
Arbitrate the Trouble.

Paris, Dec. 23-An authoritative deni-
al is made of the reports published in
London that Foreign Minister Del
casse had offered to arbitrate the Rus
so-JapaneGe dispute.
The steps taken by NJ. Delcasse are
confined to those outlined in these dis
patches. Tuesday, he and Lord Lans-
downe making pacific representations
at Toxic with the view of ameliorat-
ing Japan's answer. In making these
representations, France and Great
Britain acted separately, but on the
same general lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
CUBA'S NEW TARIFF BILL
Will Probably Be Delayed Until the
Elections.

Havana. Dec. 23.-The passage Of tar
if act at present has become altogether
improbable as it is not expected that a
quorum can be maintained in the House
Of Representatives longer than the first
week of January because of the cam
raicn preceding the, election of represent
atiyes. which will be held in February
a new bill has therefore been introduced
in the Senate providing, as a temporary
measure for straight increase in Tho
duties sufficient to offset the loss Of rev
enue under the operation of the reciproci-
tv treaty between Cuba and the United
States This measure is likely to be en-
forced until the new Congress passes &
parmanpnt tariff bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
THE KRON PRiNZ WiEAEIM
'-t - .A'.tS 81 I-4----A--a.-..t ,s't a,tsslr
Delayed by Bad Weather and Brings
81; "a Case of Smallpox. "a

New York. Dec. 23.-The North German
LLOYD steamer Kron Prinz- Wilhelm ar
rived. tonight, from Bremen, Sohthamp-
.Oh ana eherno"rg aI.ef eff very fougn
and 50 minutes. The steamer left one
blade of her port propeller three hours out
from Cherbourg, which naturally reduced
her speed. ~" .Iu'-t 49,
On the third day out from Cherhourg.
a Greek Storage passenger named George
Kotoves, aged "A years, developed small
poX and was promptly isolated. On ar
rival at quarantine DR.. Doty removed the
patient to the Kingston Avenue Conta-
Gious hospital and transferred "a Of his
fellow passengers to Hoffman island for
observation. disinfected the steamer hos
pital and steerage and permitted her to
go to the dock at 7.3O O'clock 49,. :
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm brought $50
sacks of mail. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
65o0 WORkMEN IDLE.
Illinois Steel Cos. Plant at South Chi
caso Closed Indefinitely.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-The entire plant
of the Illinois Steel Go. at South Chi
cago was closed, tonight, for an in
definite period, throwing $500 men out
of employment At the Office of the
company it was said that the shut
down would last for at least three
weeks. When the mills are reopened,
it is reported. a wage cut of from 10
to Is per cent. viii be put into force.
Already some of the steel workers are
talking of leaving for the East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
DROVE UPON SHOAL,
Capt. Walsh and 10 Shipwrecked Fish
ernen Arrive at Halifax.

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 23.-Capt Walsh
and crew of 10 men Of the Gloucester
schooner Navahoe, which was wrecked
several days ago on the shoal off Pam
cake island, arrived here, today. In
relating how his vessel was lost Cap
tain Walsh said that he was running
for the inner light at Bever harbor
when his schooner drove upon the
shoal. Two dorics were launched at
once and Manned but they soon filled
With water. The sailors were rescued,
but their baggage was not recovered.
Captain Walsh and crew will leave for
home, tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

tary headquarters. The transport and
other arrangements are complete. The
government is calmly awaiting the
Russian reply, which, it is hoped will
be forthcoming without delay. RI
Press dispatches from Corea report
continued disturbance of Mokpho and
the outbreak of a Tonghak insurrec-
ton in Chollato province. The Tong
haks are party of n1alcontents whose
activity was the immediate cause of
the war between China and Japan.
These reports create great uneasiness.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
RECOGNITION BY CUBA
Of Panama ReA blic Is Expected in a
Fdk Days.

Havana, Dec. 2s.-Dr. Manuel Cor
wales, special commissioner of the re-
public of Panama, arrived here, today.
he expects to secure prompt recogni-
ton and the immediate establishment
of regular relations between Cuba and
Panama.
DR.. Gonzales said to The Associated
Press correspondent that he believed
the rumors of landing of Colombian
troops i'll Panama territory have been
chiefly inspired by the Colombian gov
ernment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
THE DREYFus REPORT.
Is Not Expected for Some Days from
the Commission. j.

Paris, Dec 23.-Thc Dreyfus commits
sion at it's session today, considered The
report of NJ. Victor MERCER, one of the
directors Of the ministry Of justice and
the reporter of the Dreyfus commission
on the evidence submitted by War Minis
ter Andre. The members of the cotnHlss
sion say the documents in the CASES are
vo,uIninous and they propose to thorough
~ study them. 50 that O decision Is
not expected to be rendered for some
days. 1t is generally supposed that The
commission will support NJ. Mercier's
findings and that they arc favorable 10
DreyfuS. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
GAMBLERS USE PISTOLS.
One Is Dead, Another Dying and Third
Is Badly Wounded.

Savannah. Ga, Dec. Pas result Of
Thomas j. REYNOLDS is dead, James L..
Doss is breathing his last in hospital.
ard Julian Rosenthal is wounded at his
home. All are professional gamblers.
The difficulty occurred in Doss' place.
From statements made, ii would seem the
fight was the outcome of professional
jeauosy.
Doss and Reynolds, an employee of Doss
were shot through the stomach. Rosen-
thai was shot in the hip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
Father Said "Hurrahl"

In letter from Miss Annie G. Roberts
of w. Southport. Me-, whose father had
taken one bottle of U-ri-cene, the new
Rheumatic Cure. she writes: Father
says "FIurraf" he feels better. He gets
up out of his chair without help ) and
goes out of doors. walking about quite
little. We are certain that U-tf-eene ~
driving the rheumatism out Of his sys-
tenn III, e4-.
U-ri-cene is sold and guaranteed by
Bowditch, Webster & Co, Augusta, Me-,
| Leighton & Co, HALLOWEEN, Me, and mon
ey will be refunded OF =, fair trial fails
| to cure Rheumatism.
E 4 ~ so ssIa ss'z daa11ss;is CON-,
| PANY, BsstoA 'A.'sss s'@'sss %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
STRUCK BY TROLLEY.
Man Killed ane! Woman Will Die from
Injuries at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 23-One of the
comlnissary sleighs from Fort Wayne,
bearing a sleigh ride party of soldiers
and young women, was struck by a
Third Avenue trolley car, tonight, at
Washington boulevard and Grand
River avenue. Sergeant James r.
Lockwood of Co. f, LIST Inf. Ken
tuckian, was killed. Miss May Will
!iams of SO Park place, is likely to die
from internal injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
German Steamer Preussen Ashore.

London, Dec. Ga dispatch to
I.loyds from Flushing, Holland, says
the German steamer Preussen is ashore
near Zoutelande. Assistance will be
sent to her Immediately. The weather
is thick and foggy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

Princess Alice of Schoenburg- Wal
denburg. who is daughter of Don
Carlos. the Spanish pretender, was re-
norted some time ago to have eloped
with her coachman, an Italian named
Emilio Maberni; but this has been de-
MED from several sources and she be
gan divorce proceedings against Fred
erick at Dresden. Nov, "a. on tins
ground of bodily injury and forcib!e
derivation of her liberty.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
Men and Munitions for Tutumati.

Washington. Dec. c3.-The following
caGlegram was received at the navy de-
partment from Rear Admiral Coghlan,
dated Colon:
'Mayflower reports met With Pinzon
carrying 80 men and munition bound
for base at Tutumati."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
The Report Is Declared Ridiculous.

London, Dec. 23.-There is no truth
in the report from Pekin that the fleet
of Butterfield and Swieres of Hong
kong, consisting of 25 merchant ships,
has been transferred to aJpan. Butter
field & Swieres describe the story as
ridiculous and without a shadow OF
foundation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
CHINESE VS.. coREANs.
Latter Invade Formers Territory and
Battle. Soon Follows.

Shanghai, Dec. 23.-The Tartar general
at Kirin reports that an indecisive battle
has occurred between four battalions o.
Chinese from Hungchun and 1900 Coreans
who invaded Chinese territory from kyen-
clTlrg in northeast Corea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
viccroy Alexieff's Powers Increased.

st. Petersburg, Dec. pa telegram
from Vladivostock under Wednesdays
date to the Wostotschi Vestnik, says
Admiral Alexeff, the viceroy of the Far
East, has been authorized to settle
all questions concerning neighboring
states, and to take all the measures
which appear eXpedient."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

In the south of Ireland, near Inchigee-
lah, is the Cats Well" the waters Of
which are supposed to exert marvellous
remedial effects upon ailing tabbies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
Steamer Florence Overdue.

Halifax n. s.. Dec. 23.-The Furness
Line steamer Florence. from London
for Halifax. is seven days overdue. The
steamer is now out 20 days and some
little anxiety is felt here about her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

AT Westerlando n-Sylt, on the
German coast of the North sea, mixed
bathing is allowed, and pair of lovers
become engaged, While actually in the
water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24
MARRIAGE DISSOLVED
OF Prince Frederick and Princess Alice
of Schoenburg- Waldenhurg

Dresden, SaXony, Dec. 23.-The court
has dissolved the marriage of Prince
Frederick and Princess Alice of Soho
enburg- Waldenburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

King Victor Emmanuel, has been ordered
10 the Command conn arti Of the Italian sanadron,,
in the Far East, rendered vacant Shi9uEh
the appointment of Admiral Mirapeilo
as minister of marine. ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

Hiram A. Beckwith law partner Of
Abraham Lincoln from 1856 to 1861, is dead
at St Luke's hospital at Chicago, at the
age of y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

Morgan Williams of Pueblo, and An
drew Walsh of Montreal, have fought
10 rounds to draw at Pueblo, Col.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

Agricultural implements exported
from the United States last year
amounted to s21 200, 900 in value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

Puerto Plata Being Bombarded.,
Cape Haytien. Dec. ga DominiRan
warship is bombarding Puerto Plata
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-24

points in the republic of Panama, and
to issue legislation receipts therefor"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-13

not tolerated IN Babylonia The meth
cd OF Impeachment was as follows
IF a judge prOnounces a Judgment.
renders q decision. delivers u verdict
duly signed and sealed and afterward
changes his Judgment. they shall can
that judge to account and he shall pay
that judgment and I'm the assembly
they shall eXpel him from his seat OF
judgment and he shall not return and
with the judges in case he shall nos
take mis- seat"
One of the most severe penalties IN
the code is as follows.
III the claimant of lost property does
not produce witnesses TO identify his
lost property he has attempted fraud.
he has stirred up strife. he shall be
put 10 death"
The code of King Hammurabi was
found i'm the winter Of 1912 by the
French expedition at Susa- The code
was engraved on great stone stellae
and set up in the principal cities OF
the kingdom, where all citizens could
read them and learn the rights Of eacn
in all cases relating to property. inhar-
itance, marriage and divorce. injuries
20 life and property, rents, wages and
slavery
The code remained the basis of laW
in BabylOnia and Assyria for centuries.
and many scholars assert that the an
cient Greeks and Romans adopted
many Of its provisions, and that
through them it has also exerted an
influence upon the legal systems OF to-
day
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-13
UNUSUAL DESSERTS.
Compote of Chestnnts-

I'm t|AN Va NAAla AAAAAA1s
Boil the chestnuts for eight minutes.
remove the busks and skins, place in
a saucepan one-fourth pound Of granu
lated sugar and a gin Of water. When
it comes to a boil, drop I'm the chest
nuts and let them remain until they
have absorbed all the syrup: take them
out, arrange high on a glass dish.
squeeze over them the juice of half a
lemon. and sprinkle with graduated
sugar Serve when cold
Macedoine Of Fruits.
Set a jelly mold into pail of rough
ice and salt. and arrange the fruits ac-
cording 10 fancy between layers of
clear well sWeetened jelly, favored
with some liquor. as nOyeau or mara
gcnino. If the jelly be poured into the
mold an hour before il is required, the
outside viii be Sufficiently frozen, and
the inner part viii be as firm as can be
desired. When removed from the ice
pail, turn out the Jelly on a glass dish,
first dipping the mold into tepid water,
which win loosen it Immediately. The
mold should be covered while in the ice.
Creole Cream.
Beat the yolks of six eggs with half
a teacupful Of powdered sugar; add q
pint Of rich milk. Set over the fire and
stir until very hot. but not boiling
take off and let cool. Cut up one
fourth pound citron. Ornament the
sides Of the mold with cand1ed straw
berries and leaves cut from thin sheets
of lemon jelly Stir two tablespoonful
Of melted gelatine into a pint of
whipped cream add to the custard
with the chopped citrOn: pour into the
mold and get on ice.