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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
FATALLY SHOT.
Laborer Attacked by Indian at Hart
ford, Conn.

Hartford, Conn.,, April 25.-Dennis
Griffin, Il laborer, was fatally shot
shortly before 6 o'clock, this afternoon,
by an Indian named Russo. Griffin
went to the yardmaster Of Sheldon
street lumber yard to draw some pay
and while returning stopped in a house
owned by Russo. Russo, it is alleged.
set upon Griffin with a pitchfork lin
an attempt to drive him from the prem
Uses and struck the latter on the
shoulder. knocking him down. While
Griffin was OH the ground Russo drew
revolver and, it is claimed, fired
point blank at his victim, the ball en-
tering between the tenth and eleventh
ribs. Griffin was taken to the Hart
ford hospital.
Russo fled Immediately after the
shooting in the direction of the South
Meadow near Colts factory and the
police and a large number of citizens
followed him. Up to a late hour they
found no trace Of him.
Griffin. it is stated, cannot survive
his injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
FIRE AT SYRACUSE, N. Y.
The Lyceum Theater Practically De-
stroyed, This Morning.

Syracuse, N. Y, April 26.-The Lyce-
UNI theater, vaudeville house, located
in Clinton street, was practically de-
strOyed by fire. early this morning. 1t
had been closed during the season until
last week, when a company played
there six nights.
The origin of the blaze is unknown.
M. S. Robinson, manager of the thea
ter, was in the house during the even
ing. but reporters have not been able
to find him since the alarm was given.
For time it looked as if the flames
would sweep through the wholesale dis
trict, but they were checked before eat
ing through the block into Salina street.
The Lyceum is owned by Former
Democratic State Committeeman John
Dunfee. The loss on the theater and
surrounding property will probably
reach a quarter of a million.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

In India, according to an EngiIshman
who lived there many years, the more
educated class reduce perjury to iine
art. II case Is to come before the
court they are not content with coach
ing their witnesses beforehand, but
they take them to the very spot where
the deed was committed and go Through
all the incidents OF the assault, Or
tragedy to be sworn to, so that the va
rious subpoenaed witnesses are little
likely II be caught by any. cross-ex-
animation. no matter how seveEe II
may be. He cites an inst6gice Of the
methods of the ordinary. Hindoo jaN-
yer. A British officer had made q NUM-
Der OF purchases OF Parsee merchapts
who charged him such unreasonable
nrices that he refused to pay the bilh
The merchant, brought suit and the
officer consulted a lawyer, who agreed
to take the case and win It IL he were
not interfer4d with. This was prom
fsed. Wheel the trial came on the ~.
Tense promptly acknowledged the pux-
chase of the articles ct the prizes
named, but produced half q dozen VI
.. nesses who swore that they had 800
the bill paid.
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ALL SAFE.
Captain and Crew of Twenty seven
Reach Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, April 25.-Capt. Gerrow
and the crew of q men Of the French
barkentine Union were brought to this
port, today, by the steamship Haver-
ford from Liverpool, for Philadelphia.
Captain Garrow had almost abandoned
hope of being rescued when the Haver-
ford was sighted. The Union sailed
from Fecamp on a fishing trip early in
April. April s, the vessel sprung a
leak and became waterlogged. Night
and day the men worked at the pumps
and had about given up hope Of being
rescued, when on April 10 a tramp
steamship hove in sight.
The captain says that the tramp
steamer refused to answer their sig
nails of distress. but that a few hours
later the Haverford was sighted. Be
fore leaving the vessel Capt. Garrow
set it on fire. The barkentine was aban-
doned in latitude A.3O north longitude
40.33 west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
POINT OF SANDY HOOK.
Fishing Schooner Hailing from Glou.
cester Gees Ashore.

New York, April 25.-The 5O-ton
fishing schooner Agnes E. Downs Of
Gloucester, Mass, while making port,
tonight. on her way from the mackerel
fishing banks during thick weather,
went ashore on the point Of Sandy
Hook. She lies close to the beach and
an increasing wind from the east has
her on a dead lee shore.
The life savers from the Sandy Hook
station are assisting and a wreckinc.
tug has gone to the stranded vessel.
The captain and the crew of Is men arc
still aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
TREATY DRAFTED
Whereby Russian and American Firms
May Bring Suit.

St. Petersburg April 25.-3.16 P. NJ
The draft of the treaty whereby Amer
lean and Russian firms can sue in their
respective countries, over which AM
hassador Mccormick has been nego-
tiating, has been received from WASH
ington and laid before the foreign
office. AS it is no longer possible to
secure its ratification during this ses-
sion Of Congress. Mr.. Mccormick will
probably allow the treaty to take its
normal course.
1t is said that the Emperor replying
to Viceroy AleXieff's application for
leave. has telegraphed his refusal, add
ing that he hoped the viceroy would be
able to send good news soon.
Feighor, the celebrated tenor of the
Imperial Opera. who is an officer in
the naval reserves, has been called "a
the colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
POST OFFICE BILL.
Complete Agreement Between House
and Senate Conferces.

Washington. April pa complete
agreement has been reached between the
House and Senate conferees on the post
office appropriation bill. There We're Il
amendments in dispute involving an In
crease in the bill made by the Senate Of
s., 263 1872.
The House provision permitting rural
free delivery carriers to carry merchan-
disc for hire upon the request of the
patrons of their routes, which was struck
out by the Senate. is restored to the bill
and the Senate provision granting certain
privileges to newspapers. magazines and
periodicals with respect to receiving sub
scriptions therefor and the delivery Of
the same, is eliminated.
The number of railway mail clerks is
increased by 2o4 over the House provision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
' Bon
Ami
Br1ghtens all kindsoftinware,
dlppers, cans, pals, pans, etc.
"DO NOT KOWTOW."
Advice to Jewish Young Men by a
E Chicago Rabbi.

Chicago. April 25.-Dr. E. G. Hirsch
in sermon at the Sinai Temple. mark
ing the close of his oath year as head OF
the congregation and preparatory to
his departure for four-months' visit
in Europe, has advised Jewish young
men to develop Jewish consciousness
and not to "Kowtow" to gentle soci-
ETY. leaders in order to improve their
social standing.
DR.. Hirsch said the Jew needed to
put into the contest Of life more ener-
gy than did ordinary man, but he
should endeavor to assert himself and
not consider the Jewish blood a faint.
The speaker declared the orthodox
Jews of New York conducted religious
services on Saturday, with the long
distance telephone at their ears.
DIR. Hirsch said the Sunday observ-
ance of the reformed church in Ameri-
ca was a concession to Christianity and
observing the first day was only an
adaptation to the conditions.
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IN GERMAN REiCHSTAG.
Discussion Of Bill Relating to Railroad
Construction.

Berlin. April 25.-The Reichstag. to-
day, discussed bill guaranteeing the
interest on S4.6S7 500 capital for rail-
way from Dares-Salaam, German East
Africa. to Mrogoro. 100 miles into the
interior. which the House. last year, re-
fused to pass. DIR. Stuebel. director OF
the colonial department of the foreign
office. argued that the road was most
important for promoting cotton grow
ing
The German cotton industry. he adj
died., must shut it's factries unless new
sources Of cotton supply were opened.
The association of cotton consumers
had pcttioned the Reichstag to pass
the bill. said DIR. Stuebel. because of the
Present dependence on the American
market adding that it would be great
blessing not only for the colony but for
the German business world if the neces-
s@ry supply of cotton could be procured
In the colonies.
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SMOOT HEARING.
Resumption of Case Before the Com
nittee. Monday.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-Judge o. w.
Powers was on the stand again at the
opening of the Smoot investigation be-
fore the senate committee on privileges
and elections, today, and attorney Van
Colt resumed cross examination. He
questioned the witness in regard to
the mormon interest in educational af-
fairs. Judge Powers praised the people
highly for their application to trades,
professions, art and the sciences.
Mining schools and other scientific
institutions were praised by the wit
ness, who said that mormon schools
easily rank with the best institutions
OF learning in the country.
In regard to the Discrimination OF
Mormons to inform on polygamiStS.
Judge Powers said that no person likes
to be called or considered an informer.
Reference was made to the attitude OF
democrats who We're gentiles in nomi-
mating brigham II. Roberts Il mormon
for congress.
"Wclr' said Mr.. Powers, eve thought
Roberts was going to be the Moses
who would lead us out away from
church domination in politics"
While Judge Powers commended
much Of the educational policy in
Utah he said the admirable system was
inaugurated before statehood.
'In answer to question by Senator
Bailey the witness said he understood
that in some sections the public schools
were dismissed carly for religion in
structior. The Mormons found much to
complain of III regard to that, said the
witness.
Chairman Burrows ascertained from
the witness that he knew Apostle He
Der ]. Grant, who was now in Germany
attending an international kinderGar-
ten convention and asked:
opposite Grant is an educator is he
not?"
"In some lines" said the witness
lauehingly.
He then detailed n speech before n
Utah university made by Grant. at
which he contributed SEQ for the school
according to the witness Grant said $50
was for himself and $50 for each of his
two wives and said he was sorry that
the law would not permit him to have
more wives.
Chairman Burrows desired to ascer-
ma has been issued for him, but he has
not been reached.
Mr.. Van Colt asked Judge Powers II
it was not we'll known that Grant was
going to Germany before the warrant
was issued.
"Oh yes" was the answer. II do not
mean that he went to Germany on ac-
, count of the warrant, but that he left
town in the night on that account"
Moses Thatcher YVES then called 20
| the stand. He was an apostle at the
time of his candidacy for political office
and a great deal of testimony has been
given in regard to his difficulties with
the church on account Of politics. Mr..
Thatcher said the controversy with the
church was in 1895 and 1896 and gave
in explanation of his study OF politics
before he became active in any cam
paign. He also spoke of his duties IA
an APOSTLE Of the church. Thatcher
minimized his trouble with the church
and said he always recognized the pow
er OF majority.
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AT WHITE HOUSE.
Inception to Nephew Of Emperor o
China.

Washington. April 25.-His imperial
highness. Prince Pu Lun. nephew of
the Emperor of China. and his personal
representative at the St. Louis Expo
stion. was officially received by Pres
!dcnt Roosevelt at the White House.
today.
The ceremonies occurred in the blue
room and were attended by the mem
beers of the suite attending the prince.
by the Chinese minister. Sir Chentung
LANG Chang, the members of the Legal
ton staff, Col. Thomas w. Seymons,
and others.
Prince Pu brought to this country n
letter to President Roosevelt from his
royal uncle, Emperor Hwang- Su, which
was written on strip of beautifully
woven silk four feet long and two wide.
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You Can Feel Better 1t Once.
Try Just One Hearty
srac'n9 Health Iha Thousands
Celebrated Nerve VitaIz and Tonic =
PAINE'S CELERY CoMRouNn.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Nerxou.n....

Ovcrwork-Extrem Nervousness.
For several years I suffered with ex-
IRENE nervousness. due to overwork in INV
exacting duties as pressman and could
scarcely sleep at night. / was told OF
Pafne's Celery Compound by friend. and
after taking one bottle received e cytnt
deal OF benefit. I purchased another bot
tie ana consider my nerves better tina n
they have been for years. 1 cannot speak
too highly of Paine's Celery Compound,
and think II one of the worlds greatest
medicines. j. E. Sanberg, 1860 18th
Street. s., Minneapolis. - III
.t. AILING WOMEN. E
Cincinnati. Aug. 26. 1867 heartily rec
ommend Paine's Celery Compound. as I
have used 1t for several purposes. and
keep It constantly in the house. 1 saw
Once used, always used'-especialiy in
the case of ailing women. Miss ESSIE
LLOYD. 125l Russell Street.
f. ~ Was Sick-Dizzy-Worn. Out"
North Weymouth, Mass, Dec. 14th.-
"Paine's Celery Compound is the hest and
most effective medicine have ever taken.
/ was sick, dizzy and worn out for a long
time and unable to attend to business
My blood was in n troublesome condition.
was advised to try Paines Celery Com
pound. which l did with pleasing results.
and in a short time l was able to return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
GREGORlAN CHANT.
No Definite Request for Restoration in
Catholic Churches.

baltimore, Md, April 25.-In connec-
ton with rumors that at the meetino
of Catholic arch bishops in Washing
ton two weeks ago Cardinal Gibbons
has been requested to inform the pope
that it would be impracticable at the
present time to enforce the decree
concerning the restoration OF the Gle
gorian chant as the only music to be
employed in churches of this country
and the Punishment of women from
the choirs, the cardinal says no definite
request Of the kind was made.
An extract as follows from Resolu-
lions adopted at the Washington con-
ference and bearing upon the subject
of the church music and women choirs
would clearly explain, he said the posi-
ton in which the prelates We're placed
in regard to the edict of Plus x. THE
letter Of the Holy Father was care
fully considered; attention was called
to the prudent tolerations of the views
Of the holy father who while giving
special approval and encouragement
to the use Of the gregroian chant
wherever practicable, in far from in
sisting upon it exclusively but deals
at length on the excellence of the sac
red composition of the school of Pale
strina and Praises likewise such works
of modern music as have in like man.
ner aimed at expressing the divine wor-
ship in a religious and worthy man.
ner.
1T was also noted that while en-
couraging formation of male choirs, he
(the pope) does not condemn congre-
gational singing of divine service in
which the vocies of women are includ-
ed. 1t was urged that measures every
where should be taken to comply as
far as possible with the commands Of
the holy father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
IN THE HOUSE.
Lower Body Passes Unusually Large
Number of Bills.

Washington. April 25.-The House,
today, passed a large number of bills,
including the Alaska delegate bill. The
bill to authorize the construction of Il
lighthouse and fog signal station at
Diamond Shoal. N. c.. occasion a long
debate, but finally passed without di-
vision. An objection to a request by
Mr.. Grosvenor for leave to print
brought a r.,ild protest from him. which
aroused Mr.. Gaines of Tennessee. who
charged that Mr.. Grosv"Eor had print
ed everything in the Record about
President Roosevelt which the Prcsi-
dent did not do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

1t was folded in three folds with the
upper end handsomely embroidered.
Prince Pu Lun, accompanied by Sir
Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister, and
several members of his suite, attended
n musicale given by the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House. Mt
o'clock, this afternoon. They wer.,
the recipients Of much attention. A
distinguished company was present.
representing the official and social life
of Washington.
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WENT TO WORK.
Carpenters and Machinists Did Not
Strike at Norwood.

Norwood. Mass. April 25.-The 100
machinists and carpenters employed
Mere at the shops of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford +. r.. who
said last night that they would Join
{ the striking boiler makers today unless
their demands were granted went to
Work as usual this morning The m
quiriSs at the offices of the company
mere We're met with the response that
any settlement Of the situation would
he reached at New Haven. The men
want hour day ut 10 hour rate
of remuneration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
ARGUMENTS PRESENTED
In the SulIy Case for Messrs. HawIey
and Ray.

New York, April 25.--In the case of
D. J. Sully &. Co., argument on the mo-
ton by counsel for MesSrs. Hawlcy and
Ray requiring the plaintiffs to show
cause why they should not be released
from further examination rs to their
connection with the suspended firm.
which was scheduled for hearing before
United States District Judge Holt. to-
day, was adjourned until next Mon
day.
The motion of the Bank of Mort n
America proceeding to surrender $50
900 in cotton certificates. which is an
offshoot of the Sully failure, was like
wise adjourned The hearing in that
case was set for May ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
cONFESSES TO CRIME.
Woman in Delaware Says She Killed
Foster Daughter.

Dover, Del. April 25.--Mrs. Mary A.
Powell. today. confessed to the murder
of Essie Albin. her foster daughter. on
Feb. ?. last. The confession was made
shortly after the grand jury had re-
turned n true bill of indictment against
Mrs Powell.
Tho attorney general says that he
will press for 4 verdict of murder In
the first degree and that Mrs. Powell 5
confession will be used against her.
Mrs. Powell was arrested on tine day
of Miss Albin's funeral. but maintained
that she was innocent up to the time
of her confession. Jealousy is said to
have prompted the crime.
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BENNY YANGER's BOUT.
Gets the Decision Over George Decker
at Chicago.

Chicago, April 25.-Benny Yanger of
Chicago, tonight. was given the de-
cision over George Decker of Phila-
delphia, after six rounds of fighting.
Decker. who made an excellent impress
sion by his better work, held Yanger
better than even early in the fight. but
later was weakened by hangers blows
to the body.
In the preliininaries, Joe Hagen Of
Philadelphia. cousin Of Jack O'Brien.
fought a six-round draw with Lew
Wallace of Chicago and kid" Manus
of Boston was knocked out in the third
round by Lew Taylor of Chicago.
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RESISTING OFFICER,
Arrest of Striking Miners in State of
Utah.

Salt Lake. u. April "a wholesale
capture of striking miners in Carbon
county is reported in special despatch
es from Price, U. Sheriff Wilcox and
40 deputies armed with rifles reached
upon the camp of the strikers in the
canyon. took them by surprise and ar
rested 12O Italians. The charge against
them is resisting an officer. The men
We're loaded into box cars and taken to
the jai! at Price. In the strikers camp
were found several guns and revolvers
and about a half bushel of knives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26
A Small Blaze.

The fire alarm from box 80 rang In at
noon. yesterday, for a small blaze on
Pleasant street. The company re.
'sponded promptly, but to find only a
chimney burning out. in the house &C.
cupied by H. r. Marble and owned by
John Mcclellan. The chemical fire
extinguishers proved sufficient for the
work in hand, and the company re-
turned to its interrupted dinner.
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Jefferson City. Mo-, April 25.-The
Missouri river has reached a stage of
zig feet, more than two feet above
the danger line at jefferson City. Cedar
City, across the river, is partly sub
merged and people are moving from
their homes as it is expected that Cedar
City will be flooded before tomorrow.
The Usage river has OVERLOOKED its
banks and is rising rapidly. Bagnell.
so miles south is inundated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

A. P. Bisbee of Brunswick, gave a
talk on Good Citizenship" in G. A. r.
hall. Saturday evening, before q fair
sized and appreciative audience. He
is pleasing speaker and spoke many
words Of wisdom on the temperance
question. The lecture was given under
the auspices of the w. c. T. U.
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SILVER JUBILEE.
Rev. FIR. Lynch Of Lawrence, Observe.
Event.

Lawrence. Mass. April 25.-Rev. FIR.
Lynch observed the silver jubilee Of
his ordination to the priesthood in this
city. today. The jubilee sermon was
preached by Rev. James T. O'Reilly
o. S. A. Clergymen from all over New
England attended the services in St.
Lawrence's church. Father Lynch was
presented with check and n silver
token and has been granted three
months leave of absence which he will
spend in Ireland. He left there 40
years ago. and has not yet returned.
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HEAVY RAINS
In Western Missouri and in Kansas
State.

Kansas City. Mo-. April 25.-A steady
rain is still falling in western Missouri
and in Kansas as far west at Manhattan.
and many small streams which had over
flowed their banks. yesterday. are still
raising and spreading out over valuable
farm lands.
While the kaw river is rising slowly,
no fear of the outcome is felt as yet. At
Lawrence and Topeka the river rose five
feet since Saturday night. but no alarm
is felt.
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FOUR MEN INJURED.
Edwin Gould's Automobile Wrecked az
New York.

New York. April 25.-Edwin Gould'S
new i0-horsepower automobile was
wrecked ard four men We're injured.
ono OF them probably fatally. in n col
lision. early today, between the auto
mobile and pile of building material
on Seventh avenue.
The injured men are chaffeurs en-
ployed in an automobile warehouse and
had taken the machine out to give It Il
trial. Antonio Isabelle. 25 years old
suffered ccncussion of the brain and
may die. The others were badly hurt
but will recover.
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Farewell Sermon.

DR.. w. H. Spencer delivered his fare
well sermon at. the Bethany Baptist
church. Sunday morning He and MIRA.
Spencer are soon to remove to Boston.
and DIR. Spencer will retire from active
service. He is one of those, rare men
whom everybody loves and respects,
and 1t will be with deep regret on the
part of the members of his church as
we'll as every citizen of this place that
he takes his departure. H
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The news has been received here Of
the announcement Of the engagement
Of Mr.. Frank b. Gilbreth. a native of
this town. and son of Mrs. w. B. 0tl-
breth to Miss Lillian Evelyn Moiier Of
Oakland. Cal. Mr.. Gilbreth ID q. very
successful contractor and builder. with
headquarters at Boston. and Is well
known here. The announcement was
made at a catherine Of 400 guests IN
Oakland, Cal, the home Of the bride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-26

Nltizens Of Manchester. England. are
solip'aining bitterly and writing to the
napers because the conductors on the
u.i" cars squeeze twenty persons
.n'' seats constructed for eighteen,
a"a worse still, "allow some people to
stand up"