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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-27

a dispatch to the London Daily Mai;
from st. Petersburg reports great unrest
curing the past week in Tcilernn theeap-
lIai OF Persia. Not q day passes without
arrests of influential tribesmcn and prom
,nent personaSes. These arrests nre at
tributcd in St Petersburg to the ifisl,icTce
q the British minister at Tehera1,. who
interviewed energetically on behalf Of the
beDisl religious sect. at growing power
which. with 81 decline resembling Chris
tianity, is trying TO overthrow Isinaelisn,
The executive committee of the National
a. AFRO American council in session at
Washington, Mopday. passed a resoI,tion
urging confirmation by the Senate Of the
nomination of DR.. w. =. Cram to 90 col
rector OF customs at Charleston S. c., and
, az an address to the country On the
race Aseetion in general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-27

VAUDEVILLE ADVERTISEMENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
DOG JUMPED
And Sent Guns Charge Into
Young Mans Side.
Arthur Keller Of Dorchester, Mass,
Accidentally Killed While Hunting.
Brother inLaw Was Firing at Game
Peculiar Accident.
DOG JUMPED

Kennebunkport, Me, Nov. 9.-Arthur
Keller. aged &c years. of Dorchester,
Mass, was accidentally shot and killed,
today, by George Ray, his brother-in-
law, also of Dorchester with whom he
was cunning.
They were running after game when
Ray stopped to fire. Just as he was
about to fire their dog jumped, knock
ing the gun from his hands and chang
ing the course of the contents toward
Keller, who received the full charge Of
buck shot in the left side. Keller was
removed to the nearest house by Ray
and medical assistance obtained, but he
lived only half an hour.
The victim had been working with
Ray on a summer residence built for
d. D. Walker at Walkers Point, nearly
two miles from this village by VIM.
Keller, a Boston contractor and brother
OF Arthur Keller. Coroner bennett of
Biddeford investigated the circum-
stances and decided an inquest unnec-
assary. The body will be taken to Dor
chester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
HARD ARGU MENTs
Coffee Uses Them Whether One Likes
or Not.

The i'll effects of coffee are present in
many coffee drinkers but some people
pay no attention to the warning signals
like dyspepsia, insomnia. nervousness,
fluttering of the heart, etc. until coffee
finally uses n knock down argument
which means collapse on the part Of
the coffee drinker.
Il am thirty years old and have
drank coffee since I can remember I'M
til four years ago when l broke down
completely with nervous prostration
and indigestion. I simply cannot de-
scribe the agony l suffered.
Doctor told me he could not help
me if I did not leave coffee alone so
bought some Postum to give it trial.
At first l did not know how to make it
and was disappointed in the taste, but
after reading the directions on the
package carefully, made it right. and
then I thought it better than coffee.
At that time / weighed 140 pounds and
now l weigh 1S5 pounds. that's quite
a gain isn't it? II never have indiges-
ton now and the headaches are all
gone and T am otherwise entirely well
and strong.
II never had any troubles that were
not due to drinking coffee and these
disappeared and health came in their
place when I shut off coffee and drank
Postum. Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Ioo,s In each package for copy Ct
=. 1870 hook ssyIyla u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
WITH FULL POWERS.
Minister Philippe Bunau-varilla Rec.
ognzed by Our Government.

Washington. Nov. IN. Philippe
Bunau-Varlla, the minister plenipo-
tertiary ana envoy extraordinary of the
republic Of Panama, was called to New
York. tonight on important business
and his presentation at the state de-
partment in consequence has been post
poncd temporarily. The minister
lunched, today, with Secretary Hay
and had long conference with him af-
terward regarding the opening of ca
nal negotiations and other matters re-
Iating to the relations of the two gov
ernments. The minister left Washing
ton with the satisfaction of having been
assured that he is to be duly recognized
as the minister plenipotentiary of the
new government, with full powers.
The minister sent long cablegram to
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
58TH CONGRESS-.
Opening Of the Extraordinary
Session, Monday.
Joseph G. Cannon Of Illinois Elected
Speaker Of the House.
Usual Routine and Large Amount o.
New Business.

Washington, Nov. 9.-The 58th Con-
gress convened in extraordinary ses-
sion at noon, Monday, in accordance
with the proclamation of Pres Roose-
welt for the purpose of enacting legis-
lations necessary to make active the
Cuban reciprocity treaty. The day
was devoted simply to personal greet
ings and organization.
The House assembled the largest
membership in it's history and before
the gavel fell in that body, everything
was animation on the floor, in the cloak
rooms and Hobbies, and corridors. TIL,
day was crisp and bright and the Cap
itol building presented the appearance
of a new structure with it's coat of
white paint and complete renovation
within.
Crowds of eager spectators, both men
and women. thronged the corridors and
rotunda of the Capitol early in the day
and the galleries, to which admission
was by card only, We're taxed to their
capacity long before the hour for as
sembling arrived. Many high officers
Of the government left their desks at
the department to witness the opening
of the session and greet their legisla-
tive friends; many strangers in Wash
ington had their first glimpse of Con-
gress while the Capitol was the Mecca
of the Washingtonians.
Committee rooms which had been in the
hands of the renovator during the recess
were thrown open and many informal re-
ceptions were held by popular charmcn.
With the speakership question out of the
way in the universal Endorsement of Mr..
Cannon there was nothing TO worry the
legislative mind and the day was given up
to the sentiment of the occasion.
Many handsome floral tributes to mem
oers were borne in unusual profusion TO
he Hobbies back of both the Senate and
House chambers to be placed later on the
,esk Of the members. The new members
If the House received their initiation to
loorkeepcrs and house employees and
many were turned back for identification
because of their slight hesitation on pre-
'enting themselves for admission. Such
Rodents contributed to the general live
Y animation and good humor of the Occa-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
A GENERAL ALARM
For Worst Wharf Fire in Years
at Portland.
Big Warehouses Of J. \. HamIen &
Son Burned, Last Night.
Vessels in Daneer-Loss Will Be
Nearly 100000.

Portland, Me-, Nov. a.-One of the
largest wharf fires which Portland has
Sc en- in years broke out at 1890, tonight,
in the storehouses of ]. H. Hamlen &
Son. on Brown wharf. Two alarms
were sent in in rapid succession and
half an hour later, when the fire had
broken through the roofs of the build
ings a general alarm was sounded.
The firm of Hamlen & Son is among
the largest American exporters Of
shook and similar stock to the West
Indies and the storehouses We're filled
with shook and finished hogsheads and
barrels awaiting shipment. The build
ings We're two stories in height and
covered with corrugated iron, which
for a long time confined the fire to the
interior, but when it did break through
the walls and roofs it burned fiercely
for hours. sending showers of sparks
on to Merrilrs wharf to the east. Here
there is q long wooden storehouse. a
part Of which is occupied by the United
States government as a supply station.
The men stationed on this wharf pre-
vented the spread of the fire across the
dock, however.
When the fire broke out there We're
three large schooners lying at the
wharf Alongside the sheds was the
EleaZer w. Clark, which had just fin
ished loading shook for Guadeloup and
Martinique. On the dock at the west
ern side of the wharf was the Major
Pickands. Both of these schooners
We're hauled into the stream. The
schooner Odion lay at the end of the
lwharf and none of her crew We're
aboard. AS the wind was blowing
away from her the matches We're bat
tened down and she was left where she
Hay.
An authoritative statement of the loss
/ is not obtainable tonight, as ]. c.
Hamlen, the resident member of the
| firm, is at Little Rock, Ark, but it is
stated that the value OF the goods in
| the sheds exceeded $4,000. The firm
carries heavy insurance. The buildings
were the property of the :. ]. Brown
! estate. which owns the wharf. They
were worth $4,000 and the damage tc
| the wharf. the extent of which cannot
| be ascertained until the fire burns out
l
buildings. The Brown estate is well
insured
While nothing definite is known
! there are strong reasons to believe the
| fire was of incendiary origin. The fore
man in charge Of the sheds says that
when he reached THE wharf he found
| both buildings on fire and in each the
| fire seemed to have originated in tbs
southerly ends. This would place Tho
| two fires 200 feet apart. The only fire
| in the structures was that used in the
cooper shop which occupied portion
of the upper building. No smoking wa.
allowed there. The Waterman says
| that when he locked the buildings at
O'Clock, they were all right.
Later estimates of the loss on the
Hamlen stock place it at not less thar
100000, but in the absence of Mr.. Ham.
len these figures are not authentic. The
fircinen do not agree with the theory
that there We're two separate fires a
the start. They think the fire spread
from one building to the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
COLON IS QUIET
Thanks to Prompt Measures
by the Americans.
Official Thanks Of French, German and
British ConsuIs Presented.
Will Be No Need of American Troops
on the lsthmus.

Colon, Nov "a coasting vessel
lett, this morning, for Porto Bello.
. carrying few troops who will hoist
the flag of the new republic of Panama
there.
A cablegram received by way of Port
Limon, this morning, says that the
steam launch which went to Bocas del
Ioro for the purpose of capturing that
place in the name of the republic of
Panama, left there, yesterday.
Local exchange is dropping rapidly.
Many persons will no doubt lose heav-
lily. while it is probable that others will
make considerable fortunes. The new
government is DESTROYS of establishing
its currency on a gold basis, of abolish
ing monOpolies and gambling saloons
and of making other radical improve
ments.
DR.. Manuel Amador, minister Of
finance, and FREDERICK Boyd, a member
of the Junta, have been appointed by
the provisional government a commits
sion to go to Washington and arrange
with the United States for canal and
other necessary treaties. They will sail.
tomorrow, on the steamer City of
Washington.
An ADDRESS was officially presented.
tonight, by the consuls of France.
Great Britain and Germany to the
United States consul. Oscar Malmros.
expressing sincere sentiments of graft
tude for the protection that the consuls
and their cOuntrymen received on the
4th of November, when the lives and
property of all foreign residents in
Colon We're in the greatest peril and
We're only safeguarded through the en-
ergetic action. GOODNESS and devotion
of the United States citizens. both civil
and military. In the address special
mention is made of Consul Malmros,
Commander Hubbard of the Nashville.
Executive officer Witsel and the men
of the Nashville; Col. Shaler, SUPER
intendent of the Panama Railroad, and
Col. Black and Col. Brooke of the
United States Engineer Corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
A FOREST FIRE
In Chicago Cemetery Attracts Atten.
ton Of Thousands.

Chicago. Nov. "a forest fire was the
unISI;al spectacle enjoyed by hundreds of
MES of tiromcn fought the blaze for hours
The fire started in the barns of the Grace
land cemetery. In IL few minutes the ha V
sheds were blazing ticrccy. After de-
NtroyinS The buildings and wagons the
fire spread u the Shrubbery growth and
trees which covered tract of almost
four square blocks. The loss will exceed
so GEO.
me tract combines almost virgin forest
with carefully cultivated Shruhhery Ral,-
bits squirrels. gophcrs and other small
animals abound in the enclosure. Scores
of animals were killed as they ran among
the crowd, while others We're captured
and later turned loose. Two frame build
ingS, three greenhouses. - wagons and
many tons of hay were destroyed while
the large growth of Shrubbery and trees
were almost consumed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
FIRE AT BELFAST.
Loss Of About $4,000 in F. B.
Know|ton's Block.
Only Partial Insurance On Building and
Occupants Goods.
Windsor Hotel Only Saved by Absence
of Wind.

Belfast. Me-, Nov. "a three-story
wooden block, owned by F. E. Knowl-
ton, was badly Quilted. today. by fire
which originated in the third story. oc-
cupied by young mems club. The
loss was nearly $4,000, partially cover
ed by insurance.
The losses were estimated as follows
On the building, about $500: F. Z.
krowltOn, dry goods, on the first floor,
$2S9n; Stephenson & Sargent, confcc-
TONERS, first floor, $500: w. II. Clifford
& Son, hairdressers, second floor, $3.50;
Miss. Ethel Webster. tenement, second
floor, small; DIR. Fowler, tenement.
third floor small.
The Windsor Hotel was saved only
by the absence of wind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
PRELIMINARY WORK
OF the Post Office Trials Has BEGUN
at Washington.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Justice Pritch-
ard. in criminal court No. of the Dis
trict of Columbia, today, heard argu-
ments of counsel on the application of
August w. Machen. Diller B. Croft and
Samuel A. Croft of this city. and DR.
and Mrs. George E. Lorenz of Toledo,
Ohio, indicted in connection with post
office contracts, for permission TO ex-
anime papers and documents bearing
on the case. The proceedings. which
continued throughout the day, may be
said to mark the beginning of the
trials of the defendants named. all
though the actual trials will not COM
mence until Nov. 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Nov. 9.--The barometric
depression that existed Southwestward
from Minnesota, Sunday evening, has
increased in strength and is now CEN
trail over Lake Superior. A rapid de-
crease in pressure has occurred in the
high barometer area that occupied the
middle eastern and southeast states.
In the Atlantic states fair warmer,
Tuesday, will be followed by increas-
ing cloudiness, rain and lower temper
ATTIRE, Tuesday night. On the New
England and middle Atlantic coast the
wind will be fresh to brisk from the
south. Storm warnings are displayed
on the Great Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
AN iNCENDiARY
Makes Vain Attempt to Destroy House
at Rumford Falls.

Rumford Falls, Me, Nov. "a bold
attempt by an incendiary to burn Il
house occupied by a Mr.. Roy, a mile
from this village. early today, was
frustrated by a prompt discovery Of
the fire by the occupants. A large pile
of rage saturated with kerosene be-
meath the house was lighted. The dam
age to the house, which is owned by
Hon. John p. Swasey. did not exceed
$50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
YOUTHFUL THIEVES.
Two Alleged Robberies in South by
Boys-One Confesses.

New Orleans Nov. 9.-Peyton Story,
a pickaninny, years old, was ar
raigned before the United States dis
trict court at Jackson, Saturday,
charged with robbing the United States
mails. He'pleaded guilty and said that
after the robbery of the postoftice at
Greenwood he had lost the entire pro-
ceeds through hole in his pocket.
This is the second case of postal rob-
berry tried before the United States
court at jackson within q month where
the criminal was not over s years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
HELD IN $4,000 BAIL.
Old Town Man Charged with Violating
Revenue Law.

Bangor, Me, Nov. 9.-Anthony Col
Inns of Old Town, was before United
States Commissioner Hamlin here, this
morning, on continued case on the
charge of having violated the internal
revenue laws by being engaged in the
retail liquor business without the
LIQUOR dealers stamp. He was held in
$500 bail for the December term of
the United States district court at
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
PRONOUNCED SANE.
Harry Rose Must Now Be Tried for
Killing His Wife.

New York, Nov. 9.-Harry Rose. for
mery the assistant manager of the
Garrick theatre. who shot and killed
his wife, on the morning of Sept. 26,
1902. was. today. brought from the
Mattewan Insane asylum to the Tombs
prison. Rose has been declared sane
and will be placed on trial for murder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Elliott Appears Much Better.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. 9.--Peter o.
Elliott OF this city. who recently at
tempted to invade the White House
ana see President Roosevelt, may be
discharged from custody within a few
days. Elliott has acted nationally ever
since his arrest in Washington and the
service men will take no further action
in the case ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
THE SCHOOLS REoPENED
At Bath as the Diphtheria Epidemic Is
Subsiding.

Bath, Me-, Nov. 9.-The public schools
will be reopened. tomorrow, according
to vote of the Board of Health, this
afternoon. They were closed week
ago because of the prevalence of diph-
iberia. Three deaths from the disease
have occurred within two days, two of
which were in one family where there
were four cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Admiral Dewey on Inspection Tour.

Washington. Nov. 9.-Admral Dewey
today, raised his flag over the Dolphin
and left for Norfolk and Annapolis on
an inspection tour. While at Norfolk
he will celebrate the anniversary of his
going aboard the Olympia as cora
mandor-in -chief of the Atlantic squad
rOu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
A Bangor Pastor Resigns.

Bangor, Me-, Nov. 9.-Rev. Henry L.
Griffin, for 90 years the pastor of Ham
mond Street Congregational church,
Bangor. read his resignation. to take
effect, March /, to his parishioners at
the close of the morning service,
Nov. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
LOTTERY TICKET sWlNpLE.
Arrest at Dayton, Ohio, in Connection
with Lynn Case.

Dayton. Ohio, Nov. 9.-Fred ]. San
ger. former insurance agent Of this
city. was arrested, today. because of a
telegraph request from Lynn, Mass,
which connects him with an alleged
swindle in lottery tickets in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Frank p. Sargent Will Recover.

Washington, Nov. 9.--Commissioner
General of immigration Frank p. Sar-
gent, who, Saturday. was stricken with
paralysis of the left side, is. Monday,
reported as resting easily with every
indication of quick recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
CLOUDY-RAIN COMING,

Washington, Nov. 9.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday,: Partly
cloudy. Tuesday. fresh to brisk south
winds; Wednesday, rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Snow in Minnesota.

Duluth, Mimi. Nov. 9.-Snow, which
began falling shortly after noon at the
head of the lakes, has gradually in
creased in volume until now a blizzard
is raging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Hungary Accepts the Invitation.

vienna, Nov. 9.-The Hungarian
government. today, announced the ac-
ceptance of the invitation to be off,
ciaiiy represented at the st. Louis Ex-
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Nov. 9.-L-ocal Forecast:
Fair weather. Tuesday and Wednes-
day: fresh southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
w. A. Coekhart Of St. John, N. 8.

st. John, N. B., Nov. 9.--Hon. w A.
port since 1901. died. today. after a lin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-10
IN THE HOUSE.
joseph G. Cannon Elected Speaker
Other Officers Reelected.

Washington. Nov. 9.-The House of
Representatives of the 5Sth Congress.
| ,oday, held it's first session and except
| for the naming of committees which
Will follow later, organization was en-
lbled. Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois,
whose elevation to the speakership
vas assured months ago. was formally
elected Speaker and indicted into
office. Mr.. Cannon received the ap-
clause of Democrats and Republicans
hike when he took up the gavel of
authority.
The old officers We're e-elected and
he customary resolution adopted pro-
,iding for the appointment of a COM
nittee to notify the President and Sem
tie of the election OF a Speaker and
Jerk. and committee to join a Sen
tie committee TO notify the President
If the presence of quorum in the two
oodieS. The hour of meeting was fixed
or ~ O'clock.
The rules of the 57th Congress We're
tdopted for the 5Sth Congress by an
I'VE and nay vote. after a brief discus
sion during which the minority sought
o secure an increase in the Democratic
representation on the committees.
The drawing of seats. in which old
md new members alike take deep con-
,ern, occupied a greater portion of the
lays session.
A pretty compliment was paid the
eaders and veterans of both sides in
this connection, they being permitted
20 select their seats without drawing
ots.
The House convened at noon, today,
in extraordinary session. The session
was full of interest to the spectators.
likewise to the new members, but to the
veteran. but a routine proceeding. The
fact that a Speaker was to be elected
and that this was the first session of
new Congress added to the interest
that usually attaches to an opening
day. Long before the hour of noon,
when the gavel fell. the galleries were
filled. the ladies being largely in the
majority. Many more were disappoint-
ed. holders of cards of admission even
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Uncle Sans Daily Business.
washington, Nov. 9.-Goyernment
receipts: From internal revenue, ST.
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7-2O-4

1oc. Cigars are all warranted imported
filler and wrapper. Strictly handmade.
All Jobhcrs ana Retailers.