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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
PRES. cAsTRo's THANKS
To Mr.. Bowen for Services Are Sim
cere and Ample.

Caracas, Feb. 15.-News of the rails
ing of the blockade was received by
President Castro at s o'clock, Sat,rr-
day morning, in a cablegram from Mr..
Bowen, who said:
THE protocols have been signed.
The blockade will be raised, tomor-
row. Congratulations
To this message President Castro
replied as follows
In the name of Venezuela, and in
my own name | offer you expressions
of my eternal gratitude for the de-
cided snontaneousness with which you
have served the cause of justice which
is the cause of the humanity that dis
tinguishes superior minds"
The British cruiser Tribune. the
only warshio at La Guaira, has re-
ceived no orders with regard to raising
the blockade.
With few exceptions the German
residents of Caracas are pleased with
the news that the blockade is to be
ended
1t is believed that the termination
of the blockade will be the death blow
TO the Matos revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Y. w. c. A. CONVENTION
Just Held at Lawrence, Mass, Shows
Healthy Condition.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 15.-The eighth
state convention and New England
conference of the Young Women's
Christian Associations. which has been
held in this city for the past three days
under the auspices of the state COM
mittees of Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island closed, tonight, with a farewell
service at the Lawrence Street church.
Miss Margaret Kyle presided and re-
ported that 164 delegates representing
the various women's colleges and assoc
Citations throughout New England had
attended. Addresses upon the work of
the association We're made by Miss
Harriet Taylor, general secretary. and
Miss Helen Burnes. extension secre-
taly of the American committee.
At the close Of the convention resu-
lutions thanking the local association,
ministers and general public for their
hospitality were drawn up and adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
REQUEST GRANTED.
Massachusetts Electric Cos
Increase Employees Wages.
The Decision Will Affect About 1922
Conductors and Motormen.
Increase Will Mean About $154,667 Ex-

Boston, Feb. 13.-The Massachusetts
Electric Cos, controlling all the cleo
trio street car lines in eastern Massa-
chusetts outside of Boston, with
branches to Nashua, N. H., to New
port, r. L., have through their subordl-
nate companies, the Boston & Northern
md the Old Colony Street Railway,
granted the request of the employee
Tor increased wages. The decision,
which was announced, today, affects
1922 conductors and motormen, who ar
divided into six classes or grades, the
average increase for all being 1918 pei
ient.. or $154,667 based on last years
pay roll.
The classification and increase is as
follows: 1926 per cent. in class No. l
an increase from nominal to Is pei
cent; 15.42 per cent. in class No. 2, an
increase from nominal to i per cent. I;
1886 per cent. in class No. 3, an in
rease from nominal to 10 per cent.
1852 PEI cent. in class No. 4, an in
crease from nominal to Is per cent.
lilo per cent. in class No. 5, an in
crease from nominal to 20 per cent.
9.75 per cent. in class 6, an increase
from nominal to % per cent.
Men in class No. | at present receive
rates varying from II to 20 cents an
hour. Twenty-three per cent. Of fhe
increase varying from IL to is per cent.
and 80 per cent. of them will within
two months be advanced to class No. g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
IN MEM0RIAM.
Beautiful but Pathetic Annual
Ceremony at Gloucester.
Seventy-four Flowers Cast Upon
Waters Before Large Crowd
In Memory of "a Lives Lost During
Past Year.

Gloucester, Mass, Feb. 15.--Nearly
1000 people. crowded Atlantic wharf,
this afternoon, and witnessed the beau
tiful, yet pathetic ceremony when IA
flowers emblematic of the "A lives sac
rificed in the fisheries from this port
during the past year We're cast on the
cold gray waters of Gloucester harbor.
These memorial services are con-
Quoted annually under the auspices of
Gloucester Seamen's Bethel, of which
Rev. d. G. Charlton is the present re-
ligious director.
The records of the Bethel show that
during the past q years the deep has
claimed 5046 lives from among the fish
ermen of Gloucester harbor. Nine hum
dred and eighty-nine widows and 1880
children have been left to mourn these
tragic deaths. Seven hundred and
thirty-two vessels have been lost, rep
resenting a total value of $3,493,04s
The exercises We're attended, today,
by larger crowd and more interest
was manifested than on any former
similar occasion. and this in spite of
the fact that the air was raw and dis
agreeable. The services were, as usual,
simple but impressive. They opened
with the singing by a chorus of sea-
mems children of Throw Out the Life
Line
Following this, Rev. w. IT. Rider,
DID,. spoke briefly, saying in part
Here by the great sea which adds
so much to the welfare and prosperity
of our city and which is a resting place
of so many seamen, we make this an
nual pilgrimage to do honor to the
brave. fearless and noble men whose
lives have been sacrificed in the pur-
suit of their arduous calling. They are
the bravest of the brave. and so we
come here. today, to pay this tribute
and to offer this memorial With equal
regard and with equal expression of
honor, thought and sympathy for those
left behind as is done for those WHO
fell in the bad days of 81 and IS.
Out of the bosom of the great deep
the spirits of these departed have
found a way to that home where we
expect to join them when we have
downed all sail and reached the
heavenly haven at last"
The "A children. each in turn, then
cast their flowers upon the water.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. NJ. Os-
good; a chorus sang There Will BE
No Dark Valley" and the benediction
was pronounced by Rev. w. c. Charl-
ton.
Following the exercises at the wharf
a memorial service was held at City
hall. where each of the speakers paid
IN eloquent tribute to the lost fisher
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
TO CRUSH REBELLION.
Government Acts Promptly on Raising
of the Blockade.

Caracas, Feb. 15.-Since o'clock
yesterday morning, the Venezuelans
were awaiting impatiently the official
intimation that the blockade had been
raised. They knew such action was to
be taken, but no notification came,
yesterday. This morning, the British
man-of-war was still at La Guaira en-
forcing the blockade and preventing
the fishermen from leaving the harbor.
At $50 this morning the government
inquired of the United States legation
whether it had received any advices
and received a negative reply. The
government was puzzled until at IL
O'Clock the news reached Caracas that
the captain of the Tribune had notified
the authorities at La Guaira that the
blockade was raised. At o'clock this
afternoon, the Tribune left for Trini-
dad.
The news was received from all the
Venezuelan ports except Coro and Hi
guerote is that the foreign warshps
sailed away, today. The government
Immediately on receiving the news that
the blockade had been raised took mill
.ary measures and sent troops in all
directions to crush the revolution with
out giving the rebels a moments res
pite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
ELEcTRIcS COLLIDE.
Passengers Shaken Up But Fortunately
None Much Hurt.

Whitman. Mass, Feb. 15.-A rear end
collision occurred, this evening, on
South avenue. between an electric car
Of the BridSewater and Whitman Line
Of the Old Colony Street Railway and
ear of the Brockton and Whitman:
Line of the same company, resulting in
injuries more or less severe to eight
persons and considerable damage to
rolling stock Although there were 60
or more passengers in the two cars
not bone was broken and in only one
instance are the injuries considered Sc
rious. Ss sfs
The accident occurred While the
BroclSton car was standing on South
avenue taking on passengers The
Bridgewater ear was following and the
motorman attempted to stop it, but
owing to slippery rails due to a light
snow which had been falling he was
unable to do il in time to prevent the
crashing into the car ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
APPETITE coAxlNG
Not Necessary When Proper Food is
Used.

Coaxing up an appetite is hard work
and unnecessary when little thought
is given to scientific feeding.
Fill the stomach with the wrong
stuff and it is not long before the pal
ute too is affected and even the sight
Vt food is nauseating. Stomach and
nervous ills of all kinds soon come and
the body is left without nourishment.
Then take on Grape Nuts for a few
days and see the difference. Eating is
no longer Il duty but a delight, for the
food is made of the proper grains pre-
pared in a natural, scientific manner
and the flavor is delicious. The cas-.
of a schoolmaa am of Cedar Mills, Mimi.
is interesting. She writes: II used to
go without lunch many a day. not find
ing it tasty. IL consequence / usually
had severe headache before the after
noon session was over and felt nervous
and cross
Il had almost concluded to give up
teaching on this account when a friend
induced me to try Grape Nuts. | will
say frankly did not care for it at first
hut tried it two or three times and then
found myself beginning to enjoy the
crisp, nutty favor
'.The food has changed the order of
my life. carry it for lunch every day
now. The color has come back to my
cheeks and lips and | have no more
headaches or nervous spells.
My body is full of energy and new
life and life seems worth the living
now that | have found the proper food. ;"
Name given by Postum Company, Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The second
ary portion of the southwest storm
has developed considerably with a
rapid northeastWard movement and is
central, tonight, over West Virginia.
AS a consequence rain has been gen.
eral from the Gulf states northward
through the Ohio valley and middle
Atlantic states with snow to the north
ward from New Mexico into southern
New England. The development of
these disturbances has afforded an out
let for the northwest cold wave and
there has been Il decided fall in tenn
perature.
The storms will continue their east
ward movement during Monday and by
Monday night the cold wave will eX-
tend into the Gulf states and the Ohio
yalley. There will be snow, Monday.
in New England. There will be snow
Tuesday, along the lower Lakes anG
probably New England and it will be
much colder, Tuesday, in the Atlantic
,tates generally. On the New Eng
land coast the winds will be brisk,
possibly high northeast.
Special Forecast: Storm warnings
are displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Delaware Breakwater to Cape
Cod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
FAILED TO AGREE.
No Verdict in Grave Robbing Case at
Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 15.-After be-
ing out 4S hours the jury in the case
of DR.. j. c. Alexander failed to reach
an agreement and was discharged at
10 O'Clock, this morning. On the final
ballots the vote stood s for acquittal
and for conviction.
On the first ballot taken Saturday
morning. the vote was for acauittal
and for conviction. On the next ball
lot the vote stood s to 4. That was the
ballot from that time until the jury
was discharged with the exception of
one or two instances. Attorneys foc
the state have not decided what they
will do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
CURE DEFEATS SUTTON
In First Game of the Billiard Tourna
ment at Paris.

Paris. Feb. 15.-Louis Cure (French)
won the first game in the international
championship billiard tournament at
the Grand Hotel. this evening, defeat
ing George Sutton (Ameriean) by 500
to 415. The game lasted three hours.
Cures best runs We're 20, 81, 80, while
Sutton's best runs We're SO, SIS and 50.
A large ard fashionable assemblange
including many Americans witnessed
the contest. The only other entries in
the tournament are Slosson (American)
and yignaux (French) who will play,
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
THE INDOOR GAMES.
Maine Teams Not Conspicuous by the
Records They Made.

Boston, FEB. 1o.--Ihe 14th annual in
door handicap games of the Boston
Athletic Association We're held at Me-
chanics hall, last night, and attracted
more than 5000 persons and small
army of athletes.
The affair was enlivened by music,
ANA the colers of the various schools
and colleges were conspicuous on all
sides.
The two feature events the tWo-mle
championship and 40-yard invitation
sprint, were pulled off early in the
evening, Alec Grant, N. Y. A. c., win
ming the former hands down, and Will
liam j. Holland. the intercollegiate
quarter-mile champion, captured the
short sprint, beating Schick of Har-
ward and Eaton of Amherst.
Harvard beat u. of p. in the one
mile relay race. Bowdoin finished
ahead of M. T. r., but the latter got
the award on a foul. Andover beat
Exeter quite handily. Tufts vanquished
the University of Maine and y. Y. NJ.
G. A. was beaten by the Cambridge Y.
M. G. A.
Sheldon, N. Y. A. c., won the shot
put which was also a feature event
owing to the presence of Coe. b. A. A.
Sheldon made the last actual put and
won.
The team race between Amherst and
Georgetown furnished the sensation of
the evening, for Amherst not only Won
1andiy, but broke the new record
made by Harvard by one second. Am
herst's time was 3m., 9s.
The Harvard Yale relay race of two
miles was declared no contest on ac-
count of a mixup.
The meet was a big success from
every standpoint. The fun began at
100, and the last event was finished
at II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

The appropriation bills are well adj
vanced in the House for this stage OF
the session. With less than three
weeks of the session ahead, only three
of the supply bills remain to be acted
on. Two of these, the naval and forti-
fcation bills are on the calendar and
will be passed, this week. The gen
eral deficiency bill will follow. next
week. Delays on these bills in the
Senate, however. now promise to
crowd things during the final hours.
The Fowler currency bill, which has
been postponed from time to time, is
to have special rule making it a
order and the first oppor-
tunity this week, but if it reaches the
stage of consideration it will be side
tracked whenever an appropriation bill
or conference report is ready. Con-
sequently considerable skepticism is
now manifested as to whether it viii
be brought to vote.
Tomorrow will be suspension day
hut only matters of minor Importance
will be considered. Mr. Moon, DEM,
Tenn still refuses assent to requests
for unanimous consent because the
Indian Territory bill is not given con-
sideration and his course compels re-
course to suspension day for bridge
bills and other minor measures which
usually go through by unanimous con-
sent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
STEAMERS COLLIDE.
Vancouvre and lxia Meet in Punta Del
Gada Harbor.

punta Del Gada, Azores, Feb. 10
The Dominion Line steamer Vancouver
rom Italian ports for Boston with q
'arge number of passengers of all
classes arrived. this morning, to take
more passengers on board. When leav-
ing again little later she was badly
struck by the incoming British steamer
IXia, Huelva, Feb. 10, for Mobile The
Vancouver had two plates above the
sea level on the port quarter cut and
the surveyors after an examination
recommended temporary repairs. Sh;
will sail, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Funeral of Late DR., Curry.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 15.-The funeral
of the Rev. DR.. j. T. M. Curry, ex-
minister to Spain and general agent
Of the Peabody and Slater funds, took
place, this afternoon, from Richmond
College chapel. Among those present
were j. Pierpont Morgan. President
t,assatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr.. Ogden, who is prominent in the
Southern educational movement, and
several trustees of the two funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
LAWRENCE SATISFIED.
The Men Will Accept Decision, Having
Been Conservative.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 15.-As far rs
can be CLEANED. tonight. the new sched-
ule of wages issued to employees of the
Boston and Northern Go. is satisfac-
cory TO the employees in this city. A
conservative spirit has prevailed here
and no hasty action looking to de-
inand by the men for an. increase, in
wages has been considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
PELEE is ACTIVE.
3elchine Out Smoke and Lava as Late
as Feb. a.

New York, Feb. 15.-Capt Ebert o
he German steamer Catania, which ar
lived. today, from Brazil, reports tina
m Feb. 4, when passing the island
Martinique he made an observation o
Mont Pelee. Much smoke was issuins
rom the crater and great quantities 0
ava were flowing down the mountaiI
md into the sea. causing big clouds O
team to rise from the surface of tbs
water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
He Murdered His Mother.

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.-George Nelk,
the young man of Germantown. a sub
urb, who is accused of killing his
mother and murderously assaulting
his sister, last Wednesday. was ar
rested. today. in Reading, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
CUT HIS THROAT.
Suicide Of Paul Grey, PaImist
and Clairvoyant.
Buncoed St. John Man Out Of About
$3.50 in Cash.
Caught at Vanceboro, Cut His Throat,
and Died.

Vanceboro, Me-, Feb 15.-Paul Grey
of ST John, who was detained here by
the local officers at the request of New
Brunswick authorities, for obtaining
$3.50 by false pretences, committed sui
eide, today. by cutting his throat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

The Newport Board of Trade has
pledged 5000 toward the construction
of fish screen in the river running
through that village, that being the
amount required in addition to the $500
asked of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
WRECK OF THE MAINE
Decorated by Americans on Ann'ver'
sary of the Disaster.

Havana. Feb. 15.-Four hundred
Americans, this afternoon. observed
the fifth anniversary of the destruction
of the Maine. A flag draped Win Grape
ana wreath was hung on the wreck
as tribute to those who lost their
lives in the disaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
BLOCKADE RAISED.
The Allied Warships Leave the
Venezuelan Ports.
President Castro Cables His Sincere
Thanks to Minister Bowen.
Who Labored So Earnestly to Settle
the Difficulty.

La Guaira. Feb. 1.-THE blockade
has been officially raised. The COM
mander Of the British cruiser Tribune,
the only warship here, sent an officer
ashore, this morning, with the an
nouncement that the Tribune would
leave. this afternoon, for Trinidad. The
populace is wild with Joy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Bishop of Whitehead Suddenly III.

Cohasset. Mass. Feb. 15.-Rt. Rev.
Dr. Courtland Whitehead the bishop OF
Pittsburg, was taken 'suddely ill. this
afternoon, at the home of the Rev. M.
II. Gates, rector of st. stephens Eps-
copal church. Although he was quite
seriously i'll, tonight, the bishop is ex-
pected to recover after a nights good
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

The Peoples Coal Company at Lynn,
Mass. which is fighting the local coal
combine, gave the people a valentine,
Saturday. by fixing the price of anthra
cite al 81 per ton, guaranteeing steady
supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

John A. Wright, assistant immlgfa-
ton inspector at Portland, mas peen
ordered 20 Halifax, n. s.. where he VIII
have charge of the United States I'M
migration department in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb. 15.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Snow, Monday, clear
ing, Tuesday; brisk northeast winds
becoming northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Coal Drops at Lawrence.

Lawrence. Mass. Feb. 15.-Anthra
cite coal which has been selling the
past two weeks at so viii be reduced
by all dealers in this city. tomorrow
to $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Onya
Few Left
MEMS CLOTH COATS
Cur LineD.
MEMS FUR COATS
LADIES' FUR COATS
LADIES' FUR scARFS
Low Cut Prices
THAT WILL INTEREST
LATE BUYERS.
II. C.. Barker Co.,
Opp. Hotel North, Augusta, Me.
2ls Water ST., Gardiner. Me.
SNOW.

Washington, Feb. 15.-Forecast for
Monday and Tuesday: New England
snow, Monday; brisk to high east
winds; Tuesday, fair, much colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

Able perosi, the director of the Vati-
Fan choir. is seeking the Pope's per
mission to replace some of the choii
Boys by femals sopranos and con
ratios
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Coal Drops at HaverhiII.

Haverhill. Mass. Feb. 1.-THE local
dealers have voted to reduce the price
of anthracite coal from $40 to $3.50
a ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
Cuban coaIina Station Assured.

Havana. Feb. 15.--Minister Squiers
has received a reply from Washington.
and it is believed that the naval sta
ton agreement will be signed within
a few hours.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-10-08
Murder or Suicide.

The citizens of the Fourth Ward
Logan, were thrown into some
considerable excitement Saturday
forenoon. There lived on Second
street near the residence of Henry
Lutz, a colored man, Elmer Clark,
with his wife and two babies. At
about 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon
Saturday, the neighbors heard a
shot fired in the home of Clark.
Immediately thereafter, Clark
came believing out into the yard
calling for help, that his wife had
shot herself. Henry Lutz rushed
in and then after doctor. John
Tritsch came upon the scene with
DIR. A. X. Smith, and in their
presence the woman gasped time
or two, and then died. She had
received ball from thirty-two
revolver through the heart, and
it's work was effectual.
1t seems that Clark and his wife
had been quarreling, and he says
she said she was going to kill her.
self. She went into the front
room and before he realized what
she had said, he heard the report
of the revolver, and rushing in he
found he dying upon the floor.
A post-mortem was held by DR..
A. X. Smith and Coroner, DR..
Tippee, and it was found that the
ball had entered the left breast
about one inch from the nipple,
passed through the heart and lung
and lodged in the spinal column,
ranging to the right. The course
of the ball would indicate she
fred with her left hand, and in
her PROSTATE position ON her back
on the floor, the revolver laid about
six inches from her open left hand.
Nobody was present at the time
of the firing of the shot except the
woman, husband and babies. Sus-
picion rests on Clark that he did
the shooting because of certain
threats and cruelties towards his
wife. He was arrested and bound
over to court and is now in Jail.
The body of Mrs. Clark was
taken to Vinton, Ohio, for burial.