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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12
ANTI-SLAVERY IN PHILIPPINES,
Land Assigned Meros and Industry
Is Encouraged.

Manila, Dec. 11.-Major Gen. Leonard
Wood has proclaimed in Moroland, an
anti-slavery law, passed in October
last by the legislative council of the
Moro provinces. Upon the promise of
the Sultan and dattos to abide with its
conditions, Gen. Wood has suggested
to Gov. Taft the establishment of the
native Moros on lands which will be
assigned to them by the Sultan and
sdattos at a rate Of valuation sufficient
to provide the latter with moderate
income from the rentals until he be-
lieyes they will accept a proposition
of the kind.
Carl Johnson, vice consul at
Annoy, charged with aiding the con-
spiracy to smuggle coolies from China
into the Philippines disguised as nfer-
chants denies that he has received any
fees except those authorized by law to
sign Chinese certificates. He also de-
clares that he refused brides.
The Philippine commission recon-
mends that no interference take place
with the coastwise laws until enough
American vessels ask for some action
thereon. The same recommendation is
made in regard to the ocean carrying
trade with the United States. Disturb
ances from outlaws are dying out
throughout the interior provinces and
less ladronism is reported than ever
before. The exports of hemp from the
province of Abby. during November
last, are said to be the greatest in the
history of this district. Gov. Taft. it
has been decided. will continue to act
in his Official capacity, until after his
arrival in Washington.
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HOW MUCH INVOLVED?
And What Does It Mean to Prove
Charles Fairs Death?

Paris, Dec. 11.-Dr. Perriquet, con
sidered TO be the leading witness in
thine Fair will case, testified today,
before Commissioner Easter of New
York. He said he arrived on the scene
an hour after the automobile accident
and found both Charles l.. Fair and
his wife dead. The body of Mr.. Fair
was already rigid, but that of his wife
was not. indicating that the former had
died first. From the condition of Nh
Fairs body the witness believed his
death was instantaneous. The condi-
ton OF Mrs. Fairs body indicated that
her death was not instantaneous.
DIR. Perrquet recited the case of a
woman who was murdered near the
scene of the accident. Her wounds
which were in the head, We're almost
identical with those of Mrs. Fair, the
victim living for many hours.
The witness further testified that
while he was unable to swear positive
~. his opinion was that Mrs. Fair must
have survived her husband.
The court has received a letter, sign
ed 'Lescour," an official of the local
mayors office near the scene of the
accident. saying that the porter's wife
who found the bodies told him she saw
Mrs. Fairs hand move after Mr. Fair
was dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12
DlSSENSION IN CHURCH
Causes Trial of Rev. Franklin A
Sprague at Springfield.

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 1.-THE tri-
nj Of Rev. Franklin A. Sprague of
Tampa. Fla. formerly of this city, on
charges of creating dissension in his
church and acting in a manner unbe-
coming to a minister. was begun in the
First Congregational church here, to-
day. by a committee of the Hampden
Ministers Association of which Rev.
Mr. Sprague is a member. The charges
against the accused are made by Rev.
Mason Noble and Rev. E. w. Butler.
both of Florida. The accused appeared
before the committee with Rev. Bying-
ton of Beverly and Rev. A. NJ. MacDon-
aid of Bar Harbor, Me-. as advocates.
The trial will probably last for severa
days. No information concerning the
proceedings of findings will be made
public until the committee reports 10
the Hampden Ministers Association,
Feb. >.
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TWO NICE ITALIANS
Club Countryman into insensibility
and Steal His Money.

Boston. Dec. 1.-Two Italians
dubbed one OF their countrymen into
insensibhity~ and robbed him OF s100.
today. inahis retail coal and wood store
in a basement at the North End. Ara-
gelo Logascio, the victin vsas taken
in critical condition to the felief.hos
pital. His body is 81 cn.s,
decorations and bruises, hIasxi,e were.
fractured and he has serfoH ntcrhafs
injuries. gsgsses VI &s4
Hardly had Logascio q entered & ~
store when he was struck n6Mst Si{ss
behind with blow upoh p kaff He
struggled to his feet, & ubon hiss
assailants and found tV OF shis fellows
countrymen armed wiil0tlubs and afs
lacking him fiercely He was finally
empowered and then brutality beaten
Hall arlshour lat Logascio was dis
covered unconscious. lying in a pool of
blood. "ssOre hundred dollars which he
had had in his pockets was missing.
The assailants escaped.
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ALONG HOLIDAY
To Be Taken by the Ministers
Now at Belgrade.
King Peter Refuses to Punish Assas-
sins Of Late Rulers
And Will Soon Find Himself Very
n, Much Alone.

Vienna, Dec. 11.-According to
dispatch from Belgrade, the German.
Austrian and Turkish ministers are
preparing to leave the city ostensiby
for a long holiday. The Russian and
italian representatives have already
left Belgrade on Il similar pretext The
real reason for the exodus Of the diplo-
mats, however, is said to be that King
Peter has negatived the demands of
these ministers for the punishment of
the assassins of King Alexander and
Queen Draga.
Other reports say that the Turkish
minister at Belgrade protested to the
minister of foreign affairs against the
secret preparations which are alleged
to be going on in Servia for the pa,r
pose of supporting an outbreak in old.
Servia next spring. To this protest the
foreign minister gave an evasiye an
swer, whereupon the Turkish minister
left Belgrade. 1t is considered likely
that the departure Of the other minis
tiers may be based upon the alleged
intention of ,Servia to interfere in
Macedonian affairs.
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WILL NOT CHANGE.
Protestant Episcopal Church Satisfied
with Its Name.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 11.-No change
will be made in the name of the Pro-
testant Episcopal church in the imme-
diate future and the next triennial
council of that church will take action
whatsoever on the movement for a
change in the name of the church to
the Catholic Church of America.
The statistics i'm regard to the vote
on the change of name were collected
by the Living Church. an Episcopal
organ in this city,. and are as follows:
The vote which favored the change
ut once was: Bishops. %; clergy, $40;
laity. 64,SS3
The vote which favored an ultimate
change but did not desire it at this
time. was ~ bishops; 500 clergy: and
?2.342 lawmen. The largest vote did
not pass at all on the question of a
change. but considered it unwise to act
on the question at this time.
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ALL WILL CLOSE.
Shutdown of Mines and Mills n
Kansas Will Be General.

Galena, Kas., Dec. 1.-THE shut
down of all mines and mills through
out this district has been declared off
by the Missouri and Kansas Zinc Min
ers' Association. The surplus ore on
hand has been reduced bA the shut
down to such an extent that the weekly
output will no more than satisfy the
demand. The better class Of miners
and wage earners are leaving this min
ing district and the operators on that
account are in favor of resuming work.
BY the second week in January it is
hoped to re-establish the price from $24
to $40 per ton.
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Congressional Notes.

Senator Platt of Connecticut, chair
nina of the Senate committee on rela-
tions with Cuba, Friday, introduced a
resolution authorizing the printing of
all the accounts of the government Of
Cuba during American occupation.
These resolutions are in accordance
with a request by Secretary Root. and
that statement will cover the accounts
of General Wood as governor general
of Cuba. The resolution was referred
to the committee on printing.es !.
The President sent TO Congress, Fri
day. message Transmitting a' recoin-l
mendation from Secretary Hay, for an
appropriation of s71,275. as the United.
States share in the cost of1sa $12a,000
building which is to be erected IN,
Washington for permanent quarters
for the Bureau of American Republics.
The secretary recommends an additions
al appropriation of $4,000 for the pur-
chase of site in proximity to the
other public buildings in Washington.
David r. Francis. president of
the Louisiana Exposition, Will
liam M. Thompson, treasurer
and d. NJ. Houser, proprietor
of the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
called on the President, Friday. accom-
panied by Representative Batholdt of
st. Louis. Mr.. Francis thanked the
President for the reference to the ex-
position made by him in his recent
message and extended to the Presi-
dent an invitation to visit st. Louis
during the exposition.
Rear Admiral Sands. with the
Texas and the second torpedo flotilla,
consisting of the Whipple. Worden.
Truxton. Lawrence and Stewart. will
sail, Dec. II, from Hampton Roads for
Key West for their winter exercises.
Senator Hanna has decided to request
the Senate committee on military
affairs to subpoena Gen. Wood to ans
wer some of the charges made against
him by opponents of his confirmation
as major general. Should Gen. Wood |
be subpoenaed an adjournment will be |
taken by the committee to give him |
time to return from the PHILIPPINES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

4 cahlegram received at the navy de-
partment at Washington. Friday, an
nounccd that the gunboat Machas left
.)ibut French Southland. Friday, for the
Red sea. This movement is not clearly
understood at the navy department, for
the reason that the Machias was under
orders to remain at Jibui for the pur-
pose of taking United States Consul Cen
erai Skinner and his party back to Mar
settles, and SO far as known Mt Washing
ton. SINNERS expedition to AbySSini: has
petition TO the capital OF King Menclik.
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1.-The one purpose has been effected. the
one that has been voted for in this body.
and has governed the action OF our gov
eminent in the one that every good Amer
lean heartily sympathizes with.
That is the reason we do not apologize
for the conduct of our government in fol-
lowing the precedents of its past history
ard we are proud that we have Presi-
dent that does not wait 10 years" cloud
applause on the Republican side).
The whole world, he said. had been in
favor of canal. and added. I'VE have got
a man to work on it who will soon cut il
through"
In reply to DinSmore, Hit said: THE
President of the United States had no rep
resentatives there (on the isthmus) except
two very low salaried consular officers
and one clerk, and he had no money eX-
cept what has been appropriated by this
body
Williams, the minority leader, fol-
lowing, charged that this was the first
time that this government had inter-
fered in the domestic affairs of a South
American country. He said that the
minority side could not be made to
make the mistake which the majority
desired it to make. The Democrats
want a canal, he said. They wanter
the Nicaraguan canal, but if they could
not get the canal where they thought
it ought 20 be they would take it where
they could get, and take it as they
might get it. He thought possible the
Nicaraguan route was regarded as too
great a competitor of the transconti-
mental railways He said the Demo-
Gratis are not proud Of the part this
government has taken, but they must
recognize 4 fact as a fact.
Williams said that virtually it had
been confessed that if Colombia dares
to land a soldier in the newborn repub-
lie of Panama, new born with the
birth foreseen and aided, as I believe,
from Paris and from Washington"
the United States will treat it as an
act of war.
Continuing, Williams said: If the
Democratic party and few Republi-
cans had not hedged up and bound this
government in the two clauses which
conpels us to give Cuba her freedom
and independence you would have
treated Cuba as you treated thesHhil-
ippines. AS to the new repubHGAof
Panama. / am satisfied that the sf1a4st
deliberate, long-reviewed. well-thought-
out protest ever completed or eyer
thought of since the world began, is the
birth of Paname and our connection
with it,
After some further remarks on the
same line, Villains closed as follows:
IF the President refuses to obey the,
plain words Of the Spooner act, approx
ed by him, perhaps suggester by him:
if he is going to override the law, if,
after having waited reasonable time
to enter into a treaty with Colombia,
he now refuses to obey the language
of that law and proceed to- try and
negotiate a treaty with Costa Rica and
Nicaragua then in Gods name hurry
up your canal.' =
Benny. DEM. N. j., and Capron,
Rep. r. l., also spoke.
The committee arose at 4.06 p. NJ.
reporting no conclusion, and at4.l5 the
House adjourned until Monday
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IPL0MACY ONLY
To Be Used by Colombia With
the United States.
One Thousand Troops Said to Have
Sailed to Invade Isthmus.
Colombians from Port Limon Cannot
Land at Colon.

Colon, Dc. 1.-THE French steamer
Eournel arrived here. this morning,
from SavaE!lla and Cartagena. She was
the first vessel to reach this port since
the decree closing those ports to YES
.;c.s to and from Colon was cancelled.
\ decree signed by Governor insignia
res, dated Cartagena, Dec. 2, says:
"Ry virtue of instructions received by
way Of Port Limon from His Excel
lency, the commander inc chief of the
army of the Atlantic and the Pacific. it
has been resolved to give preference to
diplomatic methods in dealing with the
government of the United States in re-
gard to the efforts made to defend our
sovereignty ard national integrity, dl-
minished by the secession Of Panama.
Consequently it is decreed
that Article 2 of Decree No. 45 of NOV.
u, prohibiting all communication ana
comernrce between this department and
Panama is temporarily suspended
The Fournel reports that the Colom-
bian cruisers General PinZon and Car
tagena are tying up at Cartagena
The Fournels agent has received n"
confirmation of the movements of Colom-
bian troops on the Atrato river; bat IA
passenger of the journal Informed the
correspondent of The Associated Press
that a. rl,mOr was current at Cartagena
that the cruiser Cartagena, about 10 days
ago, embarked at night time over 1909
troops bound for the gulf of Darien, with
the object of constructing a road to Cau-
ca. The task Is regarded at Cartagena as
destined to certain failure, owing TO the
countless difficulties
The Spanish steamer Buenos Ayres has
arrived here from Port Limon with a
number Of Colombians on board bound for
Savanilla. The Panama government Off
Gals here placed n squad of soldiers on
guard at the dock to prevent the Colon
bians' egress from the ship. Among the
ColombIans We're many persons recently
expelled from Colon.
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5sTH CONGRESS-.
Continued from page ~

the ranks of the stand pat Republic
cans and the day is breaking for the
Democrats who advocate tariff re-
FORM"
The agitation for protective policy
in Great Britain. he said. had been in
duced by our own tariff policy.
If" he continued, under the able
and accomplished Chamberlain n law
should be enacted closing the markets
of that country by as high a tariff rate
as our own and if Great Britain should
allow free trade with her colonies, il
is not difficult to see what the result
would be-"
The Senate at 3.35 went in executive
session and at $40 adjourned.
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HER HAIR ARLAZE.
Narrow Escape of Mrs. Deconague at
Fall River, Mass.

Fall River. Mass. Dec. IA spark
with which the gas was being lighted in
window of James H. Booths dry goods
store, tonight, started fire that Quilted
and South Main streets, owned by Charles
w. Burke and Lieut.. Charles B. Wood
man, causing loss of $4,000. Mrs. De
conaShe, who conducted dental parior
on the second floor of The block adJoln-
ing the building in which the blaze .origi--
mated. tainted from the excitement and
when discovered by the firemcn was
stIetcheo ulon the floor with hcr mar
ai'laEe She escaped dangerous burns:
Each block had several tenants. all OF
whom suffered cOnSiderah Bile loss.
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And What Did IL Do?

Helena, Mont, Dec. 1.-THE Mon
tana Legislature, which has been in
extraordinary session for some time
adjourned sine die today. The session
was called to enact fair trial. law,
promise of which resulted in the re-
sumption of mine operations by the
Amalgamated Copper Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12
DRIVEN INSANE.
Bank Cashier Brooded Over Misdoings
of Former Cashier.

Newark, Ohio, Dec. 1t.--Iames May
lone, cashier of the Peoples National
Rank was. this afternoon, adjudged in
sane ard was taken TO the state hospi-
tai at Columbus. His mental trouble is
attributed to brooding over the mlsdo-
iilSs Of Former Cashier Harry j. HooV-
er, Who was a few days ago sentenced
to five years in the penitentiary for
making false entries on the books Of the
bank.
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AGED Man Held for Murder.

Buffalo. N. Y, Dec. 11.-Charles Be-
nier, "a years old. was. today, held on
the charge of having murdered Franz
and Johanna Frehr. the aged couple
who disappeared, Nov. 10, and whose
mutilated bodies were found, Dec. 3,
buried i'm their own yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

Burglars operated in two factories at
Eockland, Mass, Thursday night, but
secured small booty. In blowing open
the safes they caused considerable dam
age. The buildings visited were French.
Shriner and Urners Shoe factory and
John Spence & Sons leather finding
factory. Twenty-Five dollars was OBJ
tanned at the former place and only one
dollar at Spence's.
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rreaer;ck G. Mehan. aged % vaars

Frederick c. Mehan. aged % years,
was electrocuted at the Lowell, Mass.
electric light station. Friday morning.
He was employed at the station as a
helper ard took hold Of the lever of a
machine. that was powerfully charged
and was shocked to death. He was un-
married and resided at 179 Pleasant
street.
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No Murder-Simply a Fall.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE police have es-
tablished that John Gill. who was
found unconscious in South Boston.
early today, and who died later at the
city hospital. died at the result Of a.
fall and not as the result of an as
sault, as was at first supposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Presi-
dent. today, sent to the Senate the
nomination of Charles NJ. Moses, to be
collector of customs for the district
OF Portland and Falmouth, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12
Gen. Miles at Boston.

Boston, Dec u-Gen. Nelson A. Miles,
[. ;. A., retired visited Boston, today, to
lating to the army Gen. Miles was non
committal and especially so With refer
ence to the discussion relative to the pro
motion, of General Wood To be major
general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

Twelve hundred steerage passengers
smiled from New York, Friday. on the
steamer La Champagne. and $50 on
the Lain. making a total number re-
turning to Europe during the ante
Christmas rush nearly $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

Most of Fridays session of the Ameri-
can Anti-Saloon League at Washington
was devoted to the adoption of amend
ments to the bylaws and rules. Provis-
ion was made for organization of more
leagues, and for trial of superintendent
charged with failing to perform their du-
tics
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We Want Every Sufferer of Stomach Trouble and Nervous
ness to Take Advantage Of This Free Offer

Quinona will positively and
permanently cure every case of
stomach trouble and, by build
ing up the nerve tissue drive
away every bit of nervousness
ana save nervous prostration.
1t is;<not a stimulant, but Il
purely medicinal formula,
which acts quicker and more
directly on the nerve system
than any other preparation
known to medical science. Il
is strength giving food for the
nerve tissues and quickly gives
the whole system the strength
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

necessary to do its work. Its
success in curing all forms OF
stomach troubles is phenome-
nal. 1t removes all stomach
troubles, no matter how severe
or Of how long standing. Weak
stomachs quickly become
strong again, and made as good
as new when Quinona is taken.
1t is Il positive cure for dys-
pepsia, driving away every bit
OF pain, that logy feeling, and
in SO doing creates a health
full appetite, giving each part
the strength to properly digest
the food. a..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-12

Huhbardston, Mass, with a population
of II little over 20, has twenty-five peo-
ole. that are eighty years and over. The
average age of these people is eighty
five years all of them. with the exception
OF two, are in good health.
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Uncle Sans Daily Business,

Washington, Dec. 11.-Governmei'
receipts: From internal revenue, $751;
1928; customs, S661,558; miscellaneous,
si0,093; expenditures, $1,272.000.
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Senator Clark Is Better,

New York. Dec. 11.-Senator VIM. A.
Clark was somewhat improved. today.
and his condition is reported as most
favorable.
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Mexican Agriculturists must be edu.
Gated to the use of modern agricultural
implements by demonstration. II a man
has never seen thresf,er 1t Is hard to
sell him one from catalogue
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70 CURE A-coLD. IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II il fails
20 cure. =; w. Groves signature b on