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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
DYING REQUEST GRANTED.
Ashes Of Late c. A. knasss Scattered
to the Winds.

Paterson, N. j.. May 1.-The ashes Of
Charles A. Knauss. printer Of this city.
who was cremated on February &c. were
thrown to the winds from Garrett Noun
tain, in accordance with his dying re-
quest. Christopher Groetsch. the dead
printers executor. accompanied by men,
bers OF the Schillerbund and the Har-
monte Quartet, climbed the mountain at s
A. M. When Garrett Rock, the most
prominent spot on the mountain, was
reached the party halted. Mr. Greoetsch
carried the ashes. which were in a black
metal can six inches in circumference
He broke the seal, and as the Schiller
bund and the Harmonic Quartet sang
Itch Suche Dich'' CT Seek Thee'O he
raised the can and slowly shook the ashes
into space.
Mr.. Groetsch grew nervous az the ashes
were dispersed by the breeze, and let the
can fall when II was still one-Quarter full
1t bounded down the side OF the rock and
lodged I'm a ravine. Those not in sympa-
thy with such a strange disposition OF q
mans remains. shuddered as though q
live man had tumbled to his death from
the big rock.
Knauss made the request TO have his
ashes thrown from the mountain or over
the Passaic Falls. The latter place was
at first chosen, but fear that the authori-
ties would fine him for throwing refuse
in the river caused the Knauss executor
to change the plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
MASSACHUSETTS EPIscoFALlANs
Holding Forth in Annual Convention
at Boston,

Boston, May Am unusually large
number of churchmen were present
when the 18th annual convention of
the EpoSoiopal diocess of Massachusetts
opened in the chapel of Trinity church.
today. The National Episcopal conven-
ton is to be held in this city next Octo-
Der and an estate at Waltham has
been bequeathed to the dfocess for the
reconstruction of Il cathedral.
1t was regarded as foregone con-
collision that the bequest for a cathe-
drail which was left by Miss Mary
Sophia Walker of Waltham, a daughter
Of 4 Congregational minister, would be
accepted. The chief interest among the
delegates was in the general plans for
a cathedral and in it's location,
There is n sentiment in favor of the
st. Pauls church property. situated in
the down town business part and valu-
ed at S2,000,O00 and merging the inter-
ests of that parish with the new edi-
flee, the cathedral to be located on
Beacon Hill, overlooking the common
ana named st. Pauls.
There is also proposed plan for the
structure in the newer section of the
city known as the Fen Way district.
Holy communion was celebrated in
Trinity church early in the morning.
\ sermon was to have been preached
by Rev. Augustine II. Amery, of st.
Stephens, Lynn, but his death having
occurred recently. TT. Rev. VIM. Law
renee, DID. l.. l.. D., bishop of the do
ces" occupied the pulpit
II place of u sermon, he delivered an
address on the Cathedral" A business
session in the chapel followed the bis
hops address.
The annual missionary meeting of the
diocese was held at Trinity church,
tonight. Bishop Lawrence presided and
delivered brief address. az did also
Or. William s. Rainsford, rector of st.
Georges church, New York. Three rec
tors of the diocese read papers as fol-
lows:
Rev. Chauncey II. PlOdgett, rector of
st. Johns church, Fall River. mission
Work in Il Manufacturing City; Rev.
George T.. OscSood, rector of Grace
Church, North AttlebOro, mission
Work in Rural Massachusetts" and
Rev. Samuel +. Jones of st. Stephens
Rescue Mission. this city, Rescue
Work in q Great City"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Visit to Historical Scenes Part of Pro
gram, Wednesday.

Boston. May A pilgrimage to the
historic al places Of Boston occupied the
attention, Wednesday, of the members
Of the general society of the daughters
of the Revolution now in convention in
this city. Among the buildings of his
toric association visited by the dele
gates were Faneuil hall. tho old Han
cock tavern in the North end. as well
rs the Old South church. Later the
Daughters went to the State House.
where thcy were formally received by
Gov. John l.. Bates His excellency
was assisted in re Giving by Mrs. Ade-
limo +. F'Itz. regent of the Massachus
sets society. For the afternoon vas
arranged Il large reception at Hotei
Somerset rendered by the Massachu-
sets society to the officers of the gem
cral society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
FIRE TRAP HOTELS"
Paper Read at Meeting Of Rocky Noun
tain Association.

Denver, Col. May At the meeting
Of tile Rocky Mountain Eotalmen's As
sociation, Wednesday. John p. Dump
ling. a member Of the executive board.
read paper on Fire Trap Hotels"
He said in part:
'Statistics showing the wholesale
(and too frequently unnecessary loss
Of valuable lives from hotel confiagra-
tons in the past % years are SO appall-
ing that they almost stagger human
credence.
I'VE cannot. nay. must not, close our
eyes to the fact that an immense pro-
portion of these horrible calamities are
caused by gross negligence, with an
almost utter disregard of even the or
binary methods OF proper protection
TO hotel guests. aside from those which
the laws afford. and should compel.
"Ilerce it is up to the honor? BILE hotel
men themselves to bring about a thor
ough and radical reform in this direc-
tion."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
PRESENTS CREDENTIALS.
United States Minister to Greece, Rou-
mania and Servia.

Vienna, May i.-Mr. Jackson. the
limited States minister to Greece. Rou-
mania and Scrvia. will go to Belgrade.
tomorrow, where he VII spc Id n. few
days and present his credentials to
King Peter.
A belgrade dispatch says that elab-
crate ARRANGEMENTS are being made
for His Majestys coronation. June 10.
! the anniversary of his election to the
7 throne by the Servian Parliament. The
coronation will take place ut Rosie
rjtxa, The ancient place for the coro-
nation Of Servian kings. where the late
! King a fcxander was ;mointed but not
.-croyy ned. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Rejects Resolution Favoring Repeal Of
Irish Crimes Act.

London, May 4.-The House Of Com
MONS tonight, by a vote of 1877 TO 124,
rejected a resolution in favor of the
repeal of the Irish crimes act.
George Wyndham. chief secretary for
Ireland, in opposing the motion. con-
fessed that nothing could justify the
anticipation of a recruGescence Of So
cial disorders in Ireland, but said that
the repeal of the crimes act could only
do harm by reviving the angry pas
sions now laid at rest.
John Redmond. leader of the Irish
party. expressed his extreme dissatis-
faction with Secretary Wyndham $
statement, which, he declared, would
lead the Irish people. If they had the
means. into open rebellion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
NO BANKRUPTCY.
Ara uments Presented to Quash Pro.
ccedings in BULLY Case.

New York, May 4.-Arguments on the
appeal from Judge Hollis order over-rui-
ing the demurrer interposed in the in
terest Of ID. ]. Sully & Co. with the
view of quashing the involuntary bank
ruptcy proceedings brought against the
cotton brokerage firm. were heard. to-
Coke. sitting In the United States court
of appeals for the second district. John
X. Dos Passos filed the demurrer which
was opposed by Boothby and Baldwin,
the legal representatives Of Receivers
Taft and Miller. Mr.. Dos Passos In urg-
ing his petition for the review of Judge
Hollis decision, contended that the firm
of Sully & Co. is not insoivent. but has
simply suspended business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Said Joseph Chamberlain and BaIfour
Have Made Compact.

London, May 1.-The outcome of the
attempt of an opposition member OF
the House of Commons to move a res
olution committing the government to
reputation of the protectionist pol
icy is that compact has been entered
into between Joseph Chamberlain and
Premier Balfour. the aim of which APP
pears to be the staving off of a disso-
luton of parliament.
Mr.. Chamberlain will move an
amendment to the resolution simply
expressing confidence in the policy of
the government. AS all of Mr.. Cham
berlains supporters will vote for his
amendment the government is assured
of a victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
AN OLD FEUD
Results in Fatal Knife Combat in the
Sout'i.

Raleigh. n. c., May A special
from NViikesboro. n. c.. says that as
the result it is understood, of an old
feud. Hillary Key is dead, killed 10y
Frceland Johnson in n furious combat
with knives. and Johnson himself lies
at the point of death, suffering from
CHASTITY wounds.
1t is reported that Johnson went over
to Keys field to hunt for some stray
sheep. While there he engaged In M
alteration with George Key and fired
ut him twice. but failed to hit HIM.
hillary Key. Georges brother. then
took up the quarrel. and Johnson at
tackled him with Il knife ilillary's
blade instantly flashed out. but john
son was too quick for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
ADOlPH GRANT WOLF
Becomes Associate Justice of Porto
Rico Supreme Court.

Washington. May 4.-President Roose-
welt. today. appointed Adolph Grant Wolf
of the District of Columbia. to succeed
Judge Sulzbacher as associate justice of
the supreme court of Porto Rico. Judge
Sulzbacher recently was transferred to
the United States court in Dndian Terri
tory.
Mr. Wolf Is son of Simon Wolf % nis
CITY. president of the order of B'NaiB'
Rith lie is Sc years old. A. Il. Of Johns
Hopkins University; studied at the Uni
the Columbian University. Washington,
and has practiced law in the District of
Cojumbia since 1893. H. has had special
training in the German. Spanish and
French languages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
BOILER EXPLODED
And Four Men Were Injured at New
York.

New York. May 4.-Four men employed
on the large Postal Telegraph scow Thom-
by the explosion of the upright boiler on
the scow when off Liberty island. All four
were covered with scalds and burns and
were taken to the Hudson street hospital.
They are James Colligan. engineer, In
charge of the scow; Oscar Johnson, VIM.
O'Doherty and Otto Kanz.
The Jennings was in tow Of a tug and
the men were seated around the boiler
when the explosion occurred. KanZ was
blown 10 feet above the deck and fell into
the water astern of the scow. The others
were thrown about dozen feet from the
boiler Immediately after the accident
the injured men were taken on board the
tugboat and brought to the Battery.
where ambulances were called. All will
recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
;. HENRY p. DOE.
Death of Former Mayor Of Lawrence,
Mass.

eiIowrcnce. Mass. May 4.--Forn,er
uoyor Henry p. Doe died at his home
In this city at 5.40 o'clock TINS after
noon, after n lingering Illness. the de
ceased was n prominent jeweler IN TINS
city and had built up an extensive
business.
Mr.. Doe is the second eX-mayor Oh
Lawrence to die within week. ior-
mer Mayor Storrow having passed
AWAY at Boston, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
CHI PSI CONVENTION.
College Men and Alumni Gather at
Now York.

New York. May college men and
alumni from all sections of the country
came here, today, to attend the G3rd an
nual convention of the Chi Psi fraternity.
one of the Oldest college Greek letter So
cieties The convention was welcomed by
Elhridge r Gerry, president of the fra
ternity; DIR. Vanderpoel Adriance. chair
man of the executive council. and Harry
l.. Twitchell, secretary of the New York
Alumni Society. Sessions will be held. to-
morrow and Friday and will close with
4. Gerry will preside. The speakers will
he Charles S. Allen. former governor of
Porto Rico: Justice Francis NJ. Scott.
Justice George F. Lyon. Charles p.
Stearns, attorney general of Rhode Is
land. VIM. J. Youngs and Admiral Ed
win Steward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
DRANK CARBOLic ACID.
Wendell Suicides Before Crowd at New
York.

New York, May An the presence
of u crowd of people about to enter
Madison Square Garden to attend the
matinee of the military tournament,
today, John T. Wendell a tailor, drank
carLolic acid and died few minutes
later.
Several women tainted and there
was pandemonium for a few moments.
No cause for the act is known. Wendell
was sixty years old and married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
AGAINST THE HEREROS.
Dispatches Indicate Most Energetic
Resumption Of HostiIities.

Berlin, May 4.-Dispatches received.
today. from Colonel Leutwein, gov
dictate the energetic resumption of hos
tilitics against the Hereros.
Til. losses of the Hereros at Omgan-
jira and OviumDo prove to be greater
than was at first believed. Among the
wounded is Chief Samuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
GRAND LARCENY CHARGE.
Arrest ct Alleged Boston Broker at
New York.

New York. May flames Frank
Hale, who says he is Il PostOn broker,
was arrested here. tonight, on n charge
of grand larceny.
Hale is charged with the larceny of
five per cent. bonds of the Union
Pacific Hallway and of four certifi-
Gates of 10 shares each of the preferred
stock of the United States Steel Cor
poration. Tho Union Pacific bonds are
valued at 5000 and the Steel certifi-
Gates are valued at $1,000.
The complainant against Hale is
Thomas f. Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
DEBS DECLINES.
Does Not Want the Socialist Presi
d,ntiaI Nomination.

Chicago, May 4.-When the Socialist
national convention met. today. to nor, :
mate candidates for President and
Vice President, the delegates were net
by 4 report that Eugene " Debs Of
Indiana would decline to accept the
nomination for the Presidency. His
friends gave as his reason for not de-
siring to carry the standard of the
party belief that Il truer estimate of
the real strength of the Socialistic par-
ty in the country could be obtained by
the nomination of some man less well
known than Debs. The leaders Of the
party hold the opinion. nevertheless.
that Dehs' objections on this head
could be overcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
COLONIAL DAUGHTERS.
National, Society Meets ct Washington
The Proceedings.

Washington, May 4-The national So
lea met here today. There were Its dele
gates present. The initial session was de-
voted to reports of officers. 1t vas re-
ported the organization embraces 339
members In the colonial states.
The executive committee recommended
that the daughters assist in a permanent
memorial at jamestown. Va. The dele
gates will be received by President Roose-
welt. ----
In the afternoon. the society listened to
the reading of the report Of Mrs. Henry
F. Hunte Lister, acting natioAAf histo-
rfan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
AS RECEIVERS.
in a Case at Pittsfeio
Mass.

Pittsheld. Mass. May t-Attorney
Charles l.. Fibbard and former Mayor
walter +. Hawkins both of this city.
,yere onpointed by Judge Maynard in the
sunerior court. today. to act as perma-
nent receivers for the A. A. Min Co. The
COMPANY has liabilities of s94,2oS with
assets nominally the same 1t carried on
buSiueSS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

About 1888 trains arrive in Chicago
daily. These trains, which are upor;
twenty-three railways, carry 160, 900
passengers. The railroad has been one
of the strongest factors in making Chi
cagO what 1t is today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

An investigation of the cause of
pneumonia by the archaeological de-
partment Of the Board Of Health Of
New York shows that contagion is Of
comparatively little Importance in the
spread of the disease. The board is
inclined. therefore, to attribute the ex-
cessive death rate from pneumonia to
the cold of last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
Several Killed by Explosion.

Bloomington, Ind. May A mes
senger from the Speyer railroad camp
on the Indianapolis Southern railroad
reports that several men have been
killed and others fatally injured by a
premature explosion of dynamite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
NO CONTEST.
Said War Is impossible Between Brazil
and Peru.

Rio Janeiro, May A correspond
ent is assured by government officials
who are in position to speak. that
while both Brazilian and Peruvian
armies are being reinforced on the
frontier between both countries, war
is impossible. The differences between
boundary limos are the subject Of Dip
lomatic negotiations and will probably
result in arbitration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
UNDER OLD GLORY.
Continued from page -

are about 100 will be continued. Con-
siderable preliminary work in obtaining
good sanitary conditions in the canal
zone, detailed plans for construction,
etc, will be undertaken by Gen. Davis,
and his corps of assistants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

The discharging of teacher in the
common schools because she married.
by the board of education of New York
city, was declared Illegal by the Court
of Appeals. The School Board then
added a bylaw. under which it was an
act of INSTRUMENTATION for a woman
teacher 10 marry. which is to be pun
ished by dismissal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

There are now in operation in Japan
forty-six spinning mills, with 1,2S6'S9o
spindles. These mills turned out 2Os.Z24
bundredwcight of yarn last November.
an increase Of 1858 hundredweigh'
over the same time the previous year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

Washington, May T. Secretary and
Mrs. Taft arrived here. today, from ST.
Loui&. where the secretary represented
the President at the opening of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Al
though Mrs. Taft accompanied the Sec
rotary home from the Philippines last
January, she remained with friends III
California until last week, when che
Joined him at st. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

For the present winter course the
total number of immatricuiated stu
dents at the German universities in
1884. Of whom 1908 are foreigners, the
largest number ever recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
Gen. Tracy Elected.

New York. May 4.-Gen. B. Tracy,
former secretary of the navy. has ben
elected president Of the United States
Casualty Co.. succeeding the late John
w. Hinckleyof Poughkeepsie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

Moro rice IS now grown on the strip
80 cast from New Orleans to Galveston
than in the Carolinas, Florida, Aiaoai"a
and Mississippi combined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
Uncle Sans Daily BusIres..

Washington. May 4.+C;ovcrnment
receipts: From internal revenue. S723.-
3S9; customs, $946,SS9: miscellaneous.
$64.sS0:. Expenditures. 5000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

Des MOines, Ia. May 4.-William Il,
Hearst scored a victory in the district
caucus preliminary to the state Demo
cratic convention. today. by securing; six
districts as against five for the anti
Hearst faction. The ants We're success
ful IN the first, second. third. fourth ard
fifth
The Hearst men controlled the sixth,
seventh, eighth. ninth. tenth. and elev-
enth. The Hearst members Of the resolu-
tons committee are radical and it is not
unlikely the resolutions will carry Il DE-
cided Hearst feature.
Contrary to expectations. harmony did
not rule the convention in the matter of
resolutions. ( ttg
A majority report endorsed the candida
cy of Hearst and reaffifmed the Kansas
City platform, but n minority report not
only failed to endorse Hearst but it ig-
nored the Kansas City platform. The
Hearst forces will easily secure the adop-
ton of the majority report. however. rs
they absolutely control the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

American self-acting couplers are to
be used on Bavarian railways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05
B0ISTER0US!
Pandemonium Reigns in Iowa
Democratic Convention.
Resolutions Favoring Hearst Adopted
by a Large Majority.
Orators Kissed and Some Driven from
the Stage.

Des Moines. Ia, May 4.-William
Randolph Hearst. today, carried the
Iowa Democratic convention by a ma
ioritv Of more than $50 votes. Hearst
resolutions were adopted. Hearst dele
cations from the contesting counties
were seated and Hearst delegates were
selected. The delegates We're instruct
ed to vote as n unit and to stand by
Charles Walsh for national commit
teep1an.
The convention was boisterous and
the orators. of whom there were many
on both sides, We're Kissed, some of
them being driven from the stage
NJ. j. Wade, the only Democratic
congressman from Iowa, ]. Il. Sullivan,
late candidate for governor, NJ. r.
lIcalcy and others appealed to their
palty in vain. against Instructions
iIcarsts supporters would listen to no
compromise ard Wade and Sullivan
were kept out of the delegation.
Cries Of Bought, brass collar" How
much did it cost!' met the Hearst
speakers whenever they attempted to
speak. and pandemonium reigned in
the convcstion.
The resolutions lay the greatest
stress on the trusts and point to Will
liam II. Hearst as the champion Of the
antitrust idea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-05

A Paris savant promises to produce
a ballet of hypnotized dancers.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-07

Aho" that a horde OF country cousins are ready
70 snap up the rooms lift vacan; By the tenn
porary desertion Of those who call New-York
home
These visitors from the country New
England. from the Middle West and from the
South-are impressed with things which the
NeW-Yorker never sees or passes by without
noticing They stop overnight at one OF the
Mills hotels for the experience. They ride up
and down Fifth-ave. on the tops OF the cum
bersome old fashioned stages and reveI in the
empty houses Of rich and prominent persons
They visit the public baths on the East Side
and wonder at the eagerness OF the people TO
be clean. They are even more impressed with
4 park fountain full OF small boys-clothes and
all-and the humanity Of the truckmen who lose
no chance to give their horses cooling drench-
ing at friendly drehouse or hydrant
How great a boon to the people Of the tene-
ments. to the inhabitants of the narrow and
congested quarters OF the great East Side. pub
lie baths have been can be appreciated only
by those who remember that part Of the city
at time when there were only a handful Of
private baths and this portion Of the city popu-
Iation could be truthfuy designated the great
unwashed." With the coming Of summer the
public baths. which are in large measure desert
ed in the winter. begin to be crowded and
among the thousands Of patrons many
women. In the winter the women bathers are
comparatively few; indeed. public baths on the
East Side not popular institutions in zero
days. but for the older people public baths as
sumo the Importance the piers have for the
boys who take their daily plunge from the
wharves-
The advent Of public baths into the bathless
wilds of the old East Side. their popularity with
men and women alike. mark the gradual ending
Of the old uncleanly habits that lack of bathing
facilities caused How striking condition this
is illustrated by the story told by an East
Side kindergarten who, after advice and en-
treaty, finally adopted a severe course and
sent a little pupil home with a letter to his
mother strongly advising 4 bath. An hour later