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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
JAPAN is READY
To Wage a Very Bitter War If It Is
Necessary.

Toxic, Japan, Dec 25-At an extraordi-
nary meeting of the cabinet, today, it is
reported that it was decided to issue an
emergency ordinance authorizing the
guarantee of the principal and interest of
an issue of 100000 yen debentures on
the Seoul-Fusan Railway, which it is ex-
pected to be finished before the end of
next year.
1t was announced in dispatch from
Toxic of Dec. 22, that the Japanese gov
eminent proposed to undertake the COM
pletion of the Seoul-Fusan Railway under
it's direct supervision.
At dinner given by the Oriental Asso-
citation, tonight, former Foreign Minis
ter Kato, who presided, said he deeply
regretted that the. people had not been
taken into the confidence of the govern
ment regarding the position of affairs be-
tween Japan and Russia. Nevertheless,
he said. should the Emperor declare war,
the nation would be found ready to give
him unanimous support.
Count Okuma, the former premier, said
he agreed with the view expressed by M.
Kato, and he thought it was now high
time to let the people know the actual po-
sition occupied by the government. He
also declared that not only a feeling of
chivalry but a desire for preservation
required that Japan should buttress the
integrity of China.
Both speakers thought that the situa-
ton had reached an extremely critical
stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
A TIME LIMIT.
Which Russia Will Probably Regard
as Good Joke.

London, Dec. 26.-The Daily Nails
report from Kobe that Japan had plac-
ed limit to the time within which
Russia must respond to Baron Ko-
mura's not finds no confirmation from
any quarter and is probably a revival of
a similar rumor which was formerly
current.
Special cablegrams from the Far
East printed in this mornings news
papers reiterate the reports of alleged
war preparations, but as Japanese Sc
curities, yesterday, recovered their lost
values, it is evident that little impor-
tame is attached to these rumors in IL
nancial quarters.
The Daily Telegraph's Shanghai cor
respondent gives the names of six
steamers which Japan has chartered
for the conveyance of supplies, and
says that the south army division at
the garrison city of Kumamoto is
awaiting orders to proceed to Korea.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail
at Sydney, N. S. W., cables that the
Japanese government has placed orders
for large quantity of pig-lead with
New South Wales concerns and that
the presumption is that this lead will
be used for the manufacture of bullets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
PRAISE FOR ROOSEVELT.
Archbishop Ireland Talks on Friar
Land Sale.

st. Paul, Dec. 25.-Archbishop Ire
land has received under date of Deem
Der %. a cablegram from Monsignor
Guidi. apostolic delegate to the Philip
pines. announcing that the last touch
had just been put on the contract be-
tween the United States government of
the islands and the church for the pur-
chase of the friars' lands in the islands,
and invites the archbishop to rejoice
with him on the happy conclusion of
the negotiations. Referring to the ca
blegram. Archbishop Ireland said:
II want to add to this my expression
Of great pleasure at the termination of
the long drawn out negotiations for the
sale of these lands in the PhiliL Zines.
All praise must be awarded to Govern
or Taft and Monsignor Guidi, who have
labored hard to bring all parties inter-
ested in this matter to q final under
standing"
1.-THE administration of President
Roosevelt is to be congratulated on the
present condition of things in the is
lands. 1t is due to his wisdom and
f0rethought that caused Governor Taft,
some IS months ago, to visit Rome and
talk directly with the head of the
church about the friar lands matter.
Pope Leo and Governor Taft showed
themselves to be of one mind as to the
main lines of the policy to be followed.
THAT henceforward the church in
the islands win be we'll taken care of,
Catholics and Protestants. may conf
IDENTIFY believe. The Americans now
presiding over the sees in the islands
will know what course wisdom and JUS
tic dictate and they will follow that
course"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
JOYFUL EXCITEMENT
At Panama Following the Recognition
by Great Britain.

Colon, Dec. 25.-Colon is just now in
a state of joyful excitement following
upon the news that the British gov
eminent had recognized the republic of
Panama. This news, which was con-
veyed, early in the day, by the British
consul at Panama to the Junta, was
received here, late last evening, and
Immediately circulated.
The foreign population Of Colon is
largely composed of natives of Great
Britain and the Britishers joined the
natives in their jubilation.
At S o'clock last night, Governor
Melendez, accompanied by band and
military escort and joined by a great
crowd of the inhabitants, assembled in
front of the British consulate, where
the band played old English airs and
the crowd cheered most enthusiastical-
ly. A torchlight procession was after
wards formed, the troops marching
through the streets singing GOD Save
the King" The sentiment God Save
the King is heard everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
Funeral at Worcester, Monday.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 25.-The body
of Mrs. George r. Hoar, wife of Sena-
tor Hoar, will arrive in Worcester, to-
morrow afternoon, and will be taken
at once to the residence of Senator
Hoar on Oak avenue. The funeral will
be at o'clock Monday afternoon, from
the Church of the Unity of which Mrs.
Hoar was member for many years.
District Attorney lockwood Hoar,
son of Senator Hoar, went to New York
from his home in this city, this morn
ing, to meet the senator upon his ar
rival there with the body from Wash
ington, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
BRUISES ON FACE
Lead to Arrest Of Allentown ex-Poliee-
man, Though Innocent.

Allentown, Pa. Dec 25-The coroner
and the police officials are investigating
the case of Mrs. Agnes NJ Leiby, who
died. Thursday, at the home of William
Calder of this city, and the coroner. to-
night. detained William Kunkle. an eX-
policeman, until an inquest shall have
been held.
The body was removed frcm the house.
last night, the police say, without notice
of the board of health and it is said the
womans face was more or less bruised.
Kunkle was arrested because he was said
to have been with her whe she died.
INQUIRY at the Calder hcn'e brought out
the information that Ku lie merely as
sisted in administering lpdicine to the
dead woman and the bruis' were due to
her falling, through weakf ass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
ANOTHER DEATH
Added to tho Terrible List at conne,,s.
~ willie, Pa.

Connellsville, Pa. Dec. 25-Another
name has been added to the long death
list resulting from the Duquesne Limit
ed wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road at Dawson, Wednesday. Harry
Devlin, one of the three REMAINING no.
tients at the Cottage State hosnitaI
died, at 10 o'clock today. The total
dead now numbers 65, and this nroha-
Oily completes the list, as the two still
remaining at the hospital are doing
wen. Deviins home was at Lonacon-
ing, Md.
There was one Christmas funeral
that of Edison Goldsmith. Goldsmith
was popular young man and an I'M
mense concourse attended the services
The bodies Of the Connellsville victims
will be held until Saturday or SUNDAY
before burial. The undertakers are too
overworked to attempt to conduct sew
eral funerals in day.
Special services for the dead wera
held at the Protestant churches of tb..
coke region, today, and as the burial
of Father Fienello, which will take
place, tomorrow. the Catholic churches
will hold masses for the dead.
The body of Father Fienello was con-
veyed TIC the main body of the church
of the immaculate Conception. this
morning. where it will remain in state
until the funeral services, Saturday.
The bodies of about 30 victims were
taken away on early trains, today.
Those remaining identified will be shin
ped within the next "a hours and the
unknown will be cared for by the
borough council.
A special meeting has been called to
form a relief committee to look after
bodies unidentified or unclaimed. In
case no friends appear, the citizens will
see that the victims are not buried in
the Potters field. The railroad COM
pany will contribute literally to this
fund.
The official investigation to the cause
of the disaster is being prosecuted Wig
orously by the officers of the railroad
company but it Is doubtful if any indi-
vidual will be blamed for the accident,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
BE IN READINESS
Is the Order to the Transports Sher
man and Buford.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 25.-Orders
have been received from Washington
by local transport officials to get the
troopships Sherman and Buford in
READINGS for service Immediately. The
transport officials maintain secrecy as
to the orders received and refuse to di-
vulge the intended destination of the
vessels. 1t is generally believed, how
ever, that it is the intention to hav
the troopships in readiness for any
movement toward Panama.
The gunboat Bennington has arrived
in port from the Brementown navy
yard. 1t is understood that she will
leave in company with the New York,
acting as a convoy to the torpedo boats
Paul Jones and Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
SNOW At CHICAGO.
Forty Miles an Hour Wind and Snow
" Make Good Combination.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-A severe snow
storm followed by a cold wave visited
Chicago, today. The snow commenced
falling at 9 o'clock in the morning and
continued until late in the afternoon,
the entire fall being estimated by the
weather Office at 3h inches. Late in
the afternoon, q gale of 40 miles an
hour sprang up from the northwest.
and the mercury fell rapidly. and, at 10
o'clock tonight it registered four below
zero with the promise from the weather
Office of 10 degrees below by daylight.
The snow did not cause any trouble
until the wind arose, when it commence
ed to drift badly, and many of the out
lying street car lines were badly Grip
pied,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
GEN. REYES is BUSY.
Closing Up His Business at Capital
About to Return Home.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Gen. Rafael
Reyes, the Colombian minister. now in
Washington on a special mission, spent
busy day, today, in the preparation
of his mail dispatches for Colombia.
Late in the day. Secretary Root, Act
ing Secretary LOOMS of the state de-
partment, and Senior Walker Martinez,
the Chilean minister, called on Dr.
Reyes. Their visits, it is understood,
We're entirely of a social character.
The cruiser Olympia, Admiral Cogh-
lan's flagship, has been selected to
bring Minister Beaupre from Cartagena
to Colon, where the minister will take a
passenger steamer for New York. The
Olympia will reach Cartagena, Sunday
next.
At his request, the Colombian gov
eminent furnished Minister Beaupre an
armed escort from Bogota to Carta-
gena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
WIPED OUT FAMILY.
Could Not Secure Christmas
Gifts for Children
So Murdered His Three MotherIess
Children and Hanged Himself.
Had Recently Complained Of Poverty
and Lost Courage.

Hudson, N. Y, Dec. 25.-Brooding
over his inability to purchase suitable
Christmas gifts for his three mother
less children, Joseph Phillips, a Hol-
lowville farmer, last night, murdered
the children and then hanged himself
in a neighbor's barn.
Phillips had complained lately of his
poverty and 1t is believed his mind be-
came unsettled. With an axe in his
hand. Phillips entered the house.
Christmas eve, and crushed the skulls
OF Todo. aged 16, Frank, aged II, and
Carrie, aged 10.
The eldest boy was killed in bed,
while the other children were playing
on the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
SAVED HIS CASH.
But James White Is BrutalIy Beaten
at Bangor.

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 25.-James White
of East Boston, who came to Bangor,
Thursday night, from the lumber
woods, was attacked and brutality
beaten, early this morning. by two
men who attempted to rob him of his
wages. He succeeded in fighting the
men off and was later found by the
police and taken to headquarters,
where he was attended by a doctor.
The police have clue to the assail-
ants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
SAD NEWS MET HER.
Girl Came to Marry Man Killed in
ConnelIsvilIe Wreck.

New York, Dec. 25.-Lillian Bennett, who
brose Good of Newcastle, Pa. who lost
his life in the railroad wreck at Connells-
vile, Pa. Wednesday night. arrived. to-
day. on the steamship Cedric from Liver.
pool and was informed at Quarantine of
her lovers death. Miss Bennett, who had
been worrying because the delay OF a day
in the vessels arrival would cause a post
ponement Of the wedding until tomorrow.
came over in the steerage and has neither
friends nor relatives here to take charge
of her, she must under the law be re-
turned to England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
CORDIAL GREETING
For Minister Buchanan at New
Republics Capital.
Presents His Credentials With 0ul
Country's Greeting.
Best Wishes for Success Sent by Pres.
Roosevelt.

Panama, Dec. 25.-W. I. Buchanan,
United States minister to the republic
of Panama, presented his credentials
to the provisional government, today.
His reception was most enthusiastic.
Mr.. Buchanan was met at the palace
by guard of honor and by all the dig
nitaries of the new republic now in
Panama. In presenting his credentials,
he said:
II am deeply sensible of the honor
conferred upon me by President Roose-
welt and profoundly grateful for the
opportunity I am afforded of meeting
your excellencies and the people of
Panama and of studying the conditions
existing in and the Possibilities of the
republic of Panama.
1.-THE advent and future development
of this new nation is the subject of
keen and kindly interest upon the part
of the people of the United States, all
of whom wish your excellencies, your
people, and your country that wide
progress and advancement which peace
and economp bring to all nations.
II am charged by President Roosevelt
to express his fervent wish that these
benefits shall come to the republic of
Panama and that happiness and con-
tentment shall abide with your excel
lencies and your people,"
Senior Jose Augustin Arrange presi
dent Of the Junta, replied to Mr.. Bu-
chanan's address. He said that the
provisional government had received
with great satisfaction President
Poosevelts letter accrediting Mr.. Blu
chanan as a special to the republic Of
Panama, which was "a proof of the
spirit of justice which animates the
great people of the north, for whom the
people of Panama have the best
Wishes"
Senior Arrange said that the Junta
considered the selection for minister of
a man of Mr.. Buchanan's attainments
to be good omen and he believed that
the new minister would succeed in
bringing still closer the ties of friend
ship which now united the two repub-
1ioS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

for sea. Practically these are intended
Tor the Manila service, but officials
make no concealment of the fact that
they want to be ready for an emergen-
cy which may arise and should the
government desire to use any Of them
for the return of troops of Panama, the
ships VIII be available for that pur-
pose. Still the positive assertion is made
that no orders have been received by
the quartermaster's office with this end
in view.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
THE COLD WAVE
Has Reached Missouri and Is Coming
Eastward Post taste.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec ALMOST zero
weather prevails. tonight, IN st: Louis and
vicinity. This afterno' n, fall of 81 de-
grees in temperature oc urred in four
companied by a high i d that gained a
velocity of 40 miles { our. doing con-
siderable damage in 4;ous parts of the
city.
the partially completed 100000 Bucking-
ham hotel were blown d. wn, causing dam
age estimated at s750 On the Worlds
Fair grounds consider; ie damage result
ed from the wind, ,tl blew down scat.
folds and wrecked 81 A. temporary struc-
lures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
A BUILDING LEVELLED
BY Wind Storm at Washington, Ind
Searching for Injured.

Washington, Ind, Dec. ia severe
windstorm passed over this vicinity,
this afternoon. A new five-story build
ing of the Cincinnati Heating Co. was
levelled to the ground and it is possible
that some persons were buried in the
debris, many visitors being in the build
ing. The fire department is conducting
a search of the ruins. The loss to the
building is $4,000. Seymour, Ind, also
reports damage by the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
HE FELL IN PULPIT.
Boston CIergymen overcome While
PREACHING Chr, mas Sermon.

Boston, Dec 25-' 'riie telling the story
of Him whose Dir sty was celebrated,
TODAY. Rev C. w. lane dropped uncon-
sci0us from the pu.ldt of Christ church,
this morning. ~
1t was noticed ur ng the service that
Mr. Duane was ar;Arently i'll. After
preaching for til us words came slow
ly and he faltere- tween sentences.
."This carries us ;l,,k a thousand years
ago in Israel" sal vle rector as he sank
to the floor.
Physicians were q led ana ne was car
ried TO a room in ". rear of the chancel
He was later ia 70 his home greatly
improved, but Il weak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
CHEER AFTER CHEER
For the Marines Leaving Charlestown
Navy Yard for Isthmus.

Boston, Dec 25.-Thousands of persons
at the South Terminal station, tonight.
cheered the company of marines which
LETT the navy yard for Philadelphia from
which city they will sail, Monday, on the
United States ship Dixie for Panama
Company A is the designation of the
detachment which was commanded by
captain George c. Reid and Lieut.. Davis
B. Willis.
Most Of the 96 men enlisted from Bos-
ton or neighborng cities and towns, and
there We're many affectionate leave-tak
ings when the Fail River boat train rolled
out of the station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
HE LOST TWO DOLLARS.
Bangor Carriage Driver Held Up by
His Own Passengers.

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 25.-R. M. Sprague,
a public carriage driver, was assaulted
by passenger whom he was driving to
Levant, late "Wednesday night. knocked
knocked unconscious and robbed of 81,
the only sum of money in his possess
sion. The assailant is said to be named
Charles Smith, and to reside near Le-
want. No formal complaint has yet
been made by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
FUNERAL SERVICES
Over the Remains of the Late Mrs.
Hoar at Washington.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Funeral SER
vices We're held. today. over the re-
mains of Mrs. Ruth Hoar, wife of Sem
ator Hoar of Massachusetts, at the
residence of the senator in this city.
The services were conducted by Rev.
U. S. G. Pierce of All Souls Unitarian
church, and were attended by Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Accompanied by the senator, the
remains were. this afternoon, taken TO
Worcester, where the interment will
be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
FAST HORSES
Continued from page ~

sa to sign an American Jockey has come
to terms with Jockey Hoar. who will ride
in the land of the Gear, getting $500 for
the seasons work.
1t will probably be many years before
the various race tracks of the country
horses away from the barrier, but turf
men look forward to the time when such
may be the case, with earnest expectation.
The days of the flag are by common con-
vogue on but few tracks in the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
THEY HAVE ENOUGH.
Colombian Forces Disbandine-WiIl
Not March on Panama.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Consul General
Gudger at Panama has transmitted to
the state department report from the
American consul at Cali, department
of Cauca. stating that the Colombian
volunteer forces in that section as dis
banding and there are no indications
of an attack on Panama. From Carta-
gena comes information of a similar
character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
SIX HUNDRED MARINES
VIII Leave League Island Yard, Today,
for Panama.

Philadelphia, Dec. 25.-Christmas was
not allowed to entirely interrupt martial
preparations at the League Island navy
made ready to sail for Colon, Monday.
with COO marines. With the arrival of ~
marines and two officers from Washing
ton, tonight. the first large detail of those
to go to Colon were quartered on the
Dixie Some additional stores were taken
on board, today, and everything now is
in readiness for the reception of the 100
marines who are to come. tomorrow and
Sunday, from New York, Norfolk and An
napoliS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
Capital Notes.

1t is announced by Minnesota mem
bers Of Congress that Joseph J. Nc
Carly, formerly city comptroller of St.
Paul, has practically been agreed upon
as the successor of Henry A. Castle in
the Office of auditor of the post office
department. Captain McCarty is a mil
itary man and on the strength of that
fact, the Minnesota senators and repre-
sentatives laid claim to the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Fire, early Saturday morning, de-
stroyed the Speciality Paper Box Cos.
factory on Mechanic street, Newark,
N. j., causing loss of $4,000. The fire
is still burning. The building adJoins
Elders hotel and the guests have been
ordered to leave the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
TRAINS CRASH TOGETHER.
Meet in Heavy Snow Storm at Chicago
One aFtaIly Hurt.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-During a heavy
snow storm. today. a suburban train on
the Pennsylvania road crashed into the
rear Of freight train of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul road at 54th
street. James Doole, a brakeman on
the Pennsylvania train. was fatally
hurt and four railroad men sustained
trifling injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
O'BRiEN WINS.
The Lewiston Pugilist Has Police In
reference in the Second Round.

Boston, Dec. ga boxing match sched-
uled to go Is rounds at the LenoX Attn
letic Club, tonight. between Dick O'Brien
of Lewiston, Me, and Cyclone" Robinson
of Providence, r. L., was stopped in the
second round and the decision awarded to
O'Brien The Lewiston man was far sn-
perior to his opponent. Robinson was
knocked down twice in the first and live
times in the second round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26
SHE Is DEAD.
The Father of Our Country Also Died
Some Years Ago.

Boston, Dec. 25-Mrs. Hannah Newell
Barret, daughter of Noah Harrod Of Lun-
enberg, who was with Gen. Washington
at Valley Forge died. tonight, at the res
idence of her daughter, Mrs. j. f. Heus-
tbs, 425 Massachusetts avenue. Mrs. Bar
ret was 1903 years old.
Mrs. Barrett was married In 1920. She
was one of the last of the surviving
Daughters of Revolutionary Soldiers who
received a pension from the government
Two children, Mrs. Heustis and william
Barrett of Still River, survive her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-26

Hugh A. Mullen. one of the proprie-
tors of the ST. iiay Philadelphia World.
and well-known in local politics, was
instantly killed, Friday night. at Phil
adelphia. being struck by a train AT
the North Philadelphia station of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. How the acct
dent occurred nobody seems to know.
but It is believed he attempted to cross
the tracks.