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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
COATED WITH ICE.
The Etruria Arrives After Cold and
Rough Passage Across.

New York. Dec 27-The Cunard Line
steamer Etruria arrived, this morning.
from Liverpool and Queenstown. The
steamer had light to moderate weather
with very rough sea. On Saturday af-
ternoon. the weather became stormy.
blowing a hard gale with intense cold
and flying spray becoming ice as it touch
ed hull and rigging. The Etrura was so
heavily coated that the hull showed dag
zling white along the entire length. The
traces of network and rigging looked like
a marvel of the confectioner's art. The
gangways were filed with ice and the
masts and rigging were also covered with
ice.
On Christmas day the ship was in touch
by telegraph with the steamer Minneha-
ha, 80 miles distant ahead. The ship was
in communication with the Philadelphia.
which in turn was in touch with Lee
Bretagne bound east. The four ships eX-
changed Christmas greetings rht day
was celebrated with the usual ceren nies
and a dinner of turkey, goose ana ice
cream was served to the steerage paSsen-
gers. The main saloon was decorated
with American and British flags and mis-
tletoe and holly.
Among the passengers was Percival
Phillips, war correspondent of the Lon
don Daily Express, on his way to Japan
and Lieut.. Col Hunter Ogilvie, Royal
Canadian Artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
POLICE ON HEARSES.
Obliged to Protect Drivers at CHICAGO
Mere Men at Work.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-More hearsos were
uSed by the GndertakerS. TODAY in con
uuctil% funerals than at any time since
the livery drivers went on strike: but in
every case policemen rode on the box
with the driver In one or two Instance.
regular funeral professions of hearSe.; and
carriages drove to the cemeteries
in answer to the notification sent ont b,.
the LlVerymen'S Association, yesterday.
declaring that the places of the strikers
would be filled at once unless the stri,5
crS applied for their old Jobs, more than
NV men are SAID to have returned to work.
IRE employers say they will have no
dlfnculty III securing men to fill the places
OF the strikers and that carriages for Tho
use OF the general public will be sent out.
this week
Norman Larson. said to be a union tea NJ
ster. was arrested for interfering with n
hearse which was returning from Rose
Hill cemetery. Larson with two com
panions stopped the hearse and tried to
unhitCh tho horses, but seeing two notice.
men approaching the three men became
frightened and ran away. The police
gave chase and succeeded in CAPTURING
Larson.
The Chicago board of arbitration at the
request of the Livery Drivers Union. will
endeavor to settle the trople by arbitra-
ton
Because they had been detailed to ride
on 2 Chicago City Railway electric car
IN the Suise of passengers as a protection
70 non-union crew. Policemen James
GIBBONS and George Nakley were attack
ed by union sympathiZers tonight and in
the fight that followed both policemen
were seriously injured.
TWO OF the rioters were arrested and g
search is being MADE for some of the
others Who Were recognized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
BOND FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR
Promised by n. G. Goodwin If He Is
Granted Pardon.

Boston, Dec PA $4,000 bond for his
good behavior is what the friends O!
Henry G. Goodwin, the life prisoner az
ChariestoWn. agree to file if the council
Oh Wednesday next will grant him par
don.
Goodwin personally pledges himself in
this bond to go to any part of the earth
designated, to keep out of the state OF
Massachusetts or the United States, fer
life, and to depart within six hours of the
time OF his release, or even shorter time
if he car make arrangements.
Not for years If ever before has the
excitement over pardon application
reached such a point as in connection
with this document which Goodwin seeks.
All his energy. and hope are tied up in
this effort which is now being made for
him. Should it be refused those who are
watching him Say a collapse in what they
expect.
The bond proposition is simply the latest
manifestation. 1t is designed to meet tn
argument which has been made by Judge
Sherman in opposition thar certain peo-
pie have reason to fear for their lives
if Goodwin is set free
In connection with this il is said that
at the next meeting of the council new
affidavit is to be produced by son Of
Judge Sherman. 1t is 10 be TO the effect
that within a year Goodwin has made
the threat TO kill some of those opposed
to the pardon if he gets outside the walls
The friends OF Goodwin. it is said, are
ready to produce deputy keeper from
Clarlestown to deny this. and they offer
this bond as evidence of their faith in the
man.
1t is not to be a personal bond from any
one Of them, for he has no rich friends.
but they have arranged to secure it from
4 surety company and 10 pay for it from
Year to year as necessary.
Councillor Irwin is against the pardon.
He spoke for two hours at the last meet
in: OF the council and made an elaborate
Argument against the pardoninG power
Icing used. Councillor Lowe is also I'M
Gcrstood to be against it, though not 50
strongly.
Councillor Robinson of Gloucester, is
held rs in doubt by both sides
tie lit afraid that he will so against
them Judge Sherman has had several
long CONVEX sd tons with him on the topic,
and he is believed to have shown consid-
cradle indecision
The other councillors are all reported
as in favor without question. The
Wednesday meeting accordingly will come
very near bringing it to a head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
SEE NO ESCAPE.
PekIn Regards a Russo Japanese War
as Inevitable.

Pekin, Dec. 27.-The opinion enter
tanned by the best informed diplomats
IN Peiiin that war between Russia and
Japan is probable and almost inevitable
remains unchanged.
Nothing has been received here to
corrooorate the special dispatches from
TOXIC, which said that the JAPANESE
government was adopting an impera-
tive tone in pressing for a speedy reply
10 its last note. The report is now be-
lieVed.
cff1cial communications received here
from high sources say that the jana
nese was party is gaining in str Myth
ana bringing all its influences to bear
upon the government.
The DoWager Empress has issued an
edlct at the request of Prince Ching as
appointing several unknown and prob
ably inexperienced officials as heads of
army departments
influential officials continue in their
determination, if possible, to keep China
neutral in the event of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
BOLD ROBBERY
Of Bank at Kiowa, Texas,
and Pitched Battle
Between Robbers and Citizen, One o
Former Being Killed.
They Secure or Destroy About $4,000
in Money.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. PA special
from South Ulster, I. r., to the Record
says:
A bold bank robbery, attended by a
desperate battle between posse of cit
liens and the robbers occurred at XII
owa, a small town 16 miles south of the
destroying about $4,000 which was in
the bank.
The men gained entrance to the bank
building through a rear window. The
first charge of nitro glycerine made no
impression on the safe, but the noise
aroused residents of the town and soon
posse composed of so men was con-
gregated in the stock yards at the rear
of the bank.
A volley of shots was fired at the
building and was at once returned by
the sentinels of the robbers secreted Oh
the outside of the structure. An almost
incessant ire was kept UP for half an
hour, during which time the robbers
continued their efforts to open the safe.
1t required three discharges to force
the door. The third explosion was ter
rifle and almost completely demolished
the safe as well as the interior of the
bank. Paper money was blown to
shreds, large quantities of mutilated
bills being left by the bandits. After
lootng the safe the robbers left the
building from the front and backed Off
into the darkness, keeping up fire Oil
the posse.
1t is said that one of the robbers was
killed
The bank officials place their none
tary loss at $4,000. 1t is believed that
the bandits made away with only a
small part Of this sum. the paper money
being almost destroyed by the explo-
sion.
\ posse of United States marshals IS
III pursuit OF the robbers.
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CAPITAL CHAT.
Continued from page ~

his third term Representative T. C.
stevens of ST. Paul, is now serving his
fourth term. He was born in Boston,
but most of his youth was spent in Maine,
at Rockland and Bangor. his father hav-
ing died a respected citizen of the latter
town about a year ago. 1t is noteworthy
that two of the three-Col. Alexander
and Mr.. Stevens-are both graduates of
Bowdoin College.
There are also two native sons of
Maine in the Senate. besides Mr.. Hale
and Mr.. Frye. These are Senator Paris
Gibson of Montana, a Democrat, who
was born at Brownfield Me-. and Sena-
tor Perkins of California, whose early
home was at Kennebunkport. Mr.. Gibson
is Bowdoin graduate.
All the New England states have raised
numerous congressman for the states Of
the middle West and far West. Maine
and Vermont have been most conspicu-
Gus in that particular. Maine has been
notable for sending the more prominent
men from other states but Vermont has
probably had a greater number Occa-
sionaily nowadays a new man comes to
Congress who was a native of Maine, but
it is much rarer than it used to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
BROTHERS DROWNED.
Nearby Spectators Unable to Aid
Them, Owing to Thin Ice.

Providence R. l., Dec.-Fred and
Max Craven. brothers, aged II and 10
years, respectively, were drowned in
the Woonasquatucket river at Lymans-
vile, about noon, Saturday.
The boys We're two of a party of four
who were hunting with their rifles on
the banks of the river and the Craven
boys started to cross the river on the
ice and had reached the center of the
river when the thin ice broke and the
lads were precipitated into the freez-
ing water.
Attempts We're made by men nearby
to rescue the boys, but their efforts
proved futile on account of the frailness
of the ice. The companions of the boys
then pushed a boat from the shore to
the center of the stream and finally
after an hours work succeeded in re-
covering the unconscious bodies of
both boys All chance of resuscitation,
however, was gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28

Others of that schoonar's crew Went
astray during the storm.
The four men of the Gloucester
schooner Caviare, who were thought to
have been lost, yesterday, We're rescued
out in the bay by the Provincetown
sloop Bessie, which arrived here, last
night.
Two of the gasoline feet were driven
to Wellfleet. and two men of the feet
rode out the gale far south of Wood
End, from mid-afternoon until this
morning, when their plight was seen
and they were rescued by Captain
Bickers and crew of the Wood End life
saving station. They had suffered ter
ribly from the biting cold While lying
PROSTATE for shelter under piece of
canvas in the bow OF their dory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
FIRE AT SALEM.
Shoe Factory Cestroyed-Loss, $4,000;
Covered By Insurance.

Salem, Dec 27.-The entire ire depart
ment of Salem was summoned during the
height of the storm, SATURDAY afternoon,
to a brisk fire in a three-story wooden
factory building in the center or the
leather district. AS many wooden build
ingS in the vicinity were in DANGER, as
sistance was summoned from peabody.
Immense quantities of water were pour
cd into the burning structure. ana the
firemen We're enabled to conine the
which is practically ruined, was occu-
pied by Iohn j. Connolly & GO. and the
d. w. Ford Co.. both shoe m lll 6uo
ers. The loss is estimated at Sl5,oVo, COW
cred bv Insurance. The building was
owned by Patrick Creedon;
\ The fire was caused by lamp explosion
in the Ford Cos. rooms. MT foid was
and ran into the STREET with his clothing
on fire. Patrick Murphy seized Mr Ford
and rolled him in the snow .aus eAtin-
gushing the flames. Ford condition is
not serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
SOMEWHAT STRENUOUS.
a.yiyalist "cyclone" Tayior's Ways
Too Much for Some Of Church.

>-au, Work. Dec, 27.--Internal dissen-
sio,s arising over questions OF policy
are working trouble in the affairs OF
~ Irtica Avenue Pentecostal church,
prookIvn. where "A somewhat sensa-
tfonal revival was conducted curing
the summer and fall by an evangeiist
from, the West, who styles hlnse'l
"cyc,one" Taylor. Disagreements pc
twean the pastor, Rev. William How
ard Hoople. and members OF MS mock
bava resI1lted in an open split and the
withdrawal of several former leading
members.
The trouble in the church Is said 10
have begun with the advent OF ~
clone" Taylor, the evangelist. Inc
Utica Avenue church bases It's Green
,1pon what the memoirs term Old
fashioned Methodism," that is TO say
Methodism of the enthusiastic en-
tirelv sanctified' variety, which hour-
ished through the country a score Oh
years ago.
The cardinal doctrine of the church is
holiness" or "entire sanctifcation,
which means, to use their own language,
that their carnal natures and all temp
tation to sin have been destroyed, by
what they term the second blessing.
"Cyclone" Taylor's methods were even
more violent than they had bargained
for 1t is said that his language was at
times so plain as to oifend the less en-,
thUsiaStic women of the church. AT all
events several of the members expressed
their disapproval of Taylors methods
and threatened to withdraw if his ser
vices were retained.
1t was hoped to strengthen the finan-
cial condition of the church by these ser
vices and the Rev. Mr. Hoople stood by
Taylor throughout the revival. As it pro-
crossed. it became evident that, whatever
the value of the revival might be in the
salvation of Brooklyn. it was financially
failure Several former members say
that Taylor's services cost the church
more than $500 and plunged it into debt.
1t was this faction, with the Rev. Mr..
Roopie's persistent support of Taylor.
which, it is said. finally caused the resig-
nation of his assistant, the Rev. Mr.. Hen
ningson, and the movement for the Or
ganiZation of the new church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
PRES. DlAZ COMEDIES
The Extradition of Charles Kratz 10
United States.

City of Mexico, Dec. 27.-The depart
ment of foreign relations has Informed
Judge Rojas, of the Guadalajara Dis
trict Court, that President Diaz, acting
upon the request of the American am
bassabor, and upon hearing the evil
|dence submitted in the case, has con-
|ceded to the United States authorities
the extradition of Charles Kratz.
The department further advised the
Judge to expect at an early hour for
NAL order to turn the prisoner over to
the United States officers awaiting the
decision of the case at Guadalajara.
Kratz. who is a former member Of
the ST. Louis city council, is wanted in
that city for trial on a charge of bribery
in connection with street car franchise
legislation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
NEW SKYSCRAPER.
TaIIest Building on Earth to Be Erect
ed in New York.

New York, Dec. 27.-The tallest
building on earth is to be erected on
lower Broadway. if present plans are
carried out. With five stories below
the street level 40 stories high from
the entrance to the top floor and sur
mounded by 60-foot tower, the gigan-
tic new building will have a total
height of 615 feet, making it over
twice as high as the Flat-Iron building
and almost as tall again as the Park
Row building. which at present holds
the record. This building would eX-
tend one full block on Broadway and
it's cost. including the site, will reach
$10000.000. The land is said to have
been secured and completion of the
building within one year is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
A BARGE LOST.
The Two Men of Crew Taken Oft
Watch Hill, r. !.

Westerly, R. l., Dec 27-The barge
John w. Mckay, in tow of the tug BullE,
bound with four others, all empty, from
Newport to New York, struck on a reef
off Watch Hill during the snow storm;
Saturday Her crew of two was rescued
station.
The tug, with a long string of barScs.
lett Newport in the morning, and kept
close to the shore all the way to Watch
Hill, where the Mckay either broke adlilt
or struck a reef and parted her tow line.
The rest of the tow apparently kept on
without knowing of the disaster to the
stern barge. ,,
The little vessel was sighted about 2."o
with the waves breaking over her. Cap
tain Davis and crew of the Watch Hill
station launched their surf boat ana
reached the barge where they found two
men on board. Both were taken INTO inc
boat and brought ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
Sparkling FOR TIME.
Little Faith in Mad MuIlah's Offer to
Treat with England.

Rome, Dec. 27.-News has been received
here that Captain Bisio commander OF
the Italian squadron in Southland, arriv.-
ed at obdia. on the flagship Crlstoforo
Colombo. from which point he sent ennis
saries TO the interior, having been given
to understand that the Mullah was dis
posed to treat with Great Britain through
the Italians. The Mullah is believed 10
be in the most desperate condition OWING
to the lack of a good base of supplies;
There is. however, no belief in the good
faith of the Mullah, as it is thought MS
alleged disposition to treat with Great
Britain through the italian officers IS
merely a strategem to gain time while
waiting. for supplies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
THE WHITNEY HORSES
Arrive from England in Charges OF
Trainer John w. Higgins.

Quarantine, New York Dec 27--John
w. Higgins, trainer for the Whitney
stable in England, arrived. this after
noon, on the Minnehaha from London.
Mr.. Higgins brought eight horses with
him, among them being Aceful who
was taken from this country for the
English Derby: Ravenstein, one of Mr.
Duryea's crack horses: two brood
mares, and three yearlings from Mr..
Mr.. Whitney, and pony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
COLLiDED WITH WRECK.
Gov. DinoIey Strikes Something Leav-
ing Boston-No Damage.

Portland, Me, Dec. 27.-While leaving
Boston, Saturday night. the Governor
Dingley collided with some submerged
obstruction which was probably the
sunlen dredge Gen. Poe. The blow
was a very perceptible one, but as no
serious damage was sustained the trip
to Portland was continued. An eXami-
nation, today, revealed but few
scratches Ms the sum total Of the effects
of the collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
PLENTY OF HARDSH!PS
For the Sailors Caught in the Storm
Near Provincetown.

Provincetown, Mass, Dec. 27.-The
sIoop Carrie Giles of this port ran
ashore at South Truro, last night, and
is full of water.
One of the crew Of the fishing schoon-
err AppomattoX made a landing. last
night. at Brewster, and two were saved
by the men of the sloop Pearl out on
Cape Cod bay. 1t is reported that four
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
A STAMPEDE
At Volunteers of America
Dinner at Chicago.
Woman and Children Tfampled on but
No One Seriously Injured.
Tons Of Food Distributed by Voun.
teers to the Poor.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-During a stampede
of 10000 men, women and children
waiting for admission which followed
the opening OF the doors of the Coils
cum where the Volunteers OF America.
today, gave their annual Christmas
dinner, several women and chiidre,
were knocked down and trampled on
but none was seriously injured. The
crowd was the largest that ever as
sembled at such an affair in Chicago.
AID wnen everyone had been satisfied
not morsel of the tons of food re-
mained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
SMITHSONIA'S REMAINS
Brought from Genoa to the Smith
sonian Institute at Washington.

Genoa. Dec. 27.-Dr. Alexander Ora
ham Bell. inventor of the telephone,
has arrived here. He will convey to
the Smithsonian Institution at Wash
inton, d. c.. the remains of James
Smitfsonia, founder of the institution,
who died in Genoa in 1929.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28

George Calhoun, negro, ran amuck
at Montgomery. Ala, Friday night, and
shot and killed lbs wife and wounded
four other negroes. Calhoun called his
wife to the door. and standing within
10 feet of her fired both barrels of q
gun into her body. He then fired into
the house, wounding two negroes. Two
persons received their wounds while in
pursuit of Calhoun, who made good his
escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28

John Smith, aged % years, son Of Rev.
NJ. l.. Smith of HUNTINGTON Pa, was
found, Saturday, frozen TO death at the
entrance to the driving park. He had
been struck behind the right ear with a
blunt instrument. George Sharrar, q
telegraph operator, has be IN arrested
as young Smiths assailant and he is
held without bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28
LOST FOUR MEN.
Gloucester Fisherman Makes Port with
FLAG at half mast.

Provihcetown. Mass. Dec. 2I.-The
men in the bay and nearly every one ran
for this port. so that the harbor, tonight
is crowded with shipping The Glouces-
ter schooner CaViare came in with her
co!ors at half mast for four men whom
She failed to pick up after the storm
broke The Caviare searched several
hours for the two men who were in Lories
hauling travis.
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Schooner Elinora Hall Missing.

Block Island r. J.. Dec. 27.-The fish
ing fleet together with two Newport yes
sells which were caught off shore, Satur-
day. in the storm had all reached port
at night, with the exception of the
schooner Elnora Hill, and it is feared
that she has met disaster Her crew CON
sists of Captain Arthur Dodge. his broth
er Bernard II. Dodge. Christian NicHcr-
son, Albert Sanderson and Albert Ward
All except Ward have families on the
is.l
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EXTREMELY COLD,
Ten to 20 Below Reported in Parts Of
New York State.

Saratoga, N. Y. Dec. 27.-The mer-
curry touched 10 degrees below zero
here, today, and the weather then be-
gan to moderate In the Adirondack
foothills temperatures of is and 20 be-
low zero were reported.
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Revolt of South African Tribes.

Cape Town, Dec. PA general in
surrection has broken out among the
Bondelswarts tribes of Great Mama
qualand, German Southwest Africa.
The insurrectionists have collected in
the Kara mountains.
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SPENT NIGHT ON BOARD.
The Cohasset Volunteers Return Safely
from Their PeriIous Trip.

Cotaeset, Mass. Dec. 21.-Great alarm
was felt during last night for the safety
Osceola James who rowed out to the en-
dangered schooner Allen H. Jones with
the sailors OF that vessel. but the volun-
teers returned safely, today. having spent
the night on board the schooner. After
the volunteers had left her the Allen II.
Jones proceeded to her destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-28

AS Count Nigra, the doyen of the Ital-
ian diplomatic corps, insists upon retir-
ing from his post as ambassador to Aus
tria, it is suggested that he be succeeded
by the Duke of Avarna, who now is min
lister to Switzerland. The duke spent
eight years of his diplomatic career at
Vienna under Count Nigra
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Schooner John w. Mackay Fioated.

New London. Ct, Dec 27-Ba-k John
w. Mackay. ashore off Watch Hill. has
beer tioated by d wrecker with the as
sistance of q boat and crew from the
United States revenue cutter Algonquin.