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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Augusta, Wednesday, May a.
OF Board State Assessors, at Augusta,
Tuesday, May 8.
OF Fish and Game Commissioners, at
Augusta, Friday, April %, at 4 p. M.
In view of the fact that a great deal
has been said in the Maine papers dur
ing the past few weeks, as to the prob
ability of Hon. w. w. Stetson. State
Superintendent of schools, leaving
Maine for the West resulting in a gen.
eral uneasiness among Mr.. StetsoE's
co-workers and admirers in the State.
it has been thought advisable by his
friends to publish the appended letter.
1t was "A private letter. written while
Mr.. Stetson was delayed for day or
two by floods and storms. during his
recent trip to the west to attend edu-
cational meetings and to deliver ad-
dresses upon topics relating to schools.
Although not intended for publication,
it should put at rest all fears of Maine
losing her efficient superintendent of
public schools. He has received most
fiattering inducements from financial
standpoint to go to other states. but
has never seriously considered one of
them. His letter follows:
Winona. Ind.
April 10, 1904.
Dear Brother Wiggin:
l am enjoying life these days giving
the other fellow Il boost. My friends
have been wonderfully kind and loyal
to me. Much of my success Gf have
achieved any | owe to their helpful
Mt Al rThav have
never failed me. Almost forty years of
public service in the educational field
finds me proud of my associates and
workers and with full faith in their
honesty and loyalty. They are as true
as steel and Il splendid tower of
strength. They have done much for
me and l appreciate it all. 1t is one of
my great joys that | can show my rec
ognition of their services in Il substan- :
tial way. PearSe has gone to Mil
waukee and Davidson to Omaha at
large salaries. They are worthy of
their promotions. l am happy that ]
could be of service to them. And an;
to stay where my heart is, in Maine.
When l recall all the kindly words tina t
have been said of the work and the
host of willing workers who have
Wrought the fine results that have been
achieved. | am content. My share of
good things has come my way. 1t is
| worth $4,000 year to work with and
for such a people. So my salary leads
| the brethren after all. l have never
| considered the question of leaving
Maine. l probably never shall. 1 am
happy in my work. 1t suits me. What
ever | have and whatever l am l am
giving to the work of improving the
schools of Maine.
| Yours as ever.
w. w. STETSON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
THE PANAMA TREATY.
Will Be Reported in Senate With Three Amendments. 2

Washington, Jan 1S-The senate committee on foreign relations to-day directed Senator Cul1om to report the Panama treaty with three amend ments. The republican members vot- ed for the treaty. but only two demo- crats, Morgan and Money, were pres ent. The former voted against it and MT Money stated that he did not yet have time to consider 1t.
 The three amendments relate to sanitation, limitation of cities and control of harbors. By the amend ment relating to sanitation the United States is granted more power on all sanitary regulations. Concerning the limitation of cities the amendment provides to have specifically defined what arc the ports Of Panama and Colon in relation to thA canal zone The harbor amendment gives the United States control of the harbor for the purpose of Improvements.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
THE RACE IS HOT
Candidates Runing Neck and Neck For Sealer of
 Weights and Measures

The race for the office of sealer of weights and measures, which may come off at the meeting of the board of aldermen tonight, promises to be interesting. Frank D. Pagan. the present incumbent, and Charles Loom- is, are neck and neck on the republican side of the house, each being credited with four packers. The third man, John Mnlville, is said to have the pole among the democrats, so that in case all stand by their candidates the board will use up lot of ballots. It is thought, though, that they will get together and make things easy by agreeing upon one candidate, but no- body appears to know who will be the choice. Considerable interest is also centered in the selection of bureau of assessment and building inspector. but the knowing ones lean to the belief that no changes will be made in these oinces. The bureau of assessment is composed of J. H. Filling, I. A. Spen- Ger and M. Kaiser. I. Chatfield is the building inspector. Chairman Blakeslee is expected to make known his choice of auditors, committee on ahatements, committee on law and committee on rules at to-night's meet ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
HIS HEART
 ABNORMAL.
Only Case of Kind
 On Record.
What Post M0rten Reveal ed - Young Man Just Died at New York HOs- pital - Case Baffled Physicians.

New York, Jan 1S.-Encased with in the body Of man 23 years old, the doctors of the Lincoln hopsital in this city have found the vital organs that belong to an octogenarian. The discovery may be regarded as one of the most surprising ill the history of post mortem examinations, and, so far as known, stands alone, although it bears some resemblance to the case of the peasant girl, Jeanne Uhl, who aroused interest among French anat- omists about fifteen years ago.
 William McGrath was admitted to the hospital about four weeks ago, suffering intense pain in the lower part of the back in the region of the kidneys. He had lived in or near New York all his life there being no excess of ozone in the atmosphere which he took into his lungs, so there could not be any abnormal oxidation, in his arteries. as in the case of Jeanne Uhl. His face was youthful in contour. his skin smooth, and he did not appear to be within three years of His actual age. His ailment was diagnosed as' acute nephritis--in- 5. ceived the/most skillful medical atten- ton and careful nurses. but sank gradually to death An autopsy was performed ill the presence of three of the hospital staff The kid neys were examined first and the doc tors were amazed to find them shriv- elled and contracted just as those of man at 70 years. Then the dissec- tors found an enlarged liver that be- longed to an octogenarian and not to a boy.
 Further exploration disclosed a heart grown to a size out of all pro- portion. Exhibited to skilled anat- omist with its size concealed it would be pronounced to be the heart of a man at least 75 years old, accus- toned all his life to hard work.
 Nature presented another and q stranger abnormality in the hardening Of the arteries. These pipes had lost their fiexibility. The arterial stream had flowed through them with the sluggishness- of old age. while the walls had thickened and become a1- most brittle.
 Only a meagre history of the pa tents previous condition was ob- tained when McGrath was admitted for treatment, but, so far as known. his habits were good and he was not given to. alcoholic excesses; so that without any known cause he died q worn-out man in his twenty-fourth year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
TRINITY SCARED.
Three More Cases of Scar. let Fever Discovered at
 the College To-Day

Hartford, Jan 1S.--Three more cases of scarlet fever, making six thus far reported. have developed in Trinity college and its immediate neighborhood. Two of the sick ones are students and the others are chil- dren of people connected with the col lege. Walter B. Allen of Bayonne, N. J., a senior, and two children of Robert McFettridge, head janftor of the college, are the latest sufferers from the disease. Allen was captain and left halfback of the football team fast fall, and has been second baseman of the Trinity baseball team. He has been taken to the Hartford hospital, while the McFett- ridge children are at their home, 1892 New Britain avenue.
 Only few students have left the college i'll consequence of the epi- demic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
NEW DEPARTURE
Chicago Minister Says He Has Been Negligent
 Will Now Do Duty

Chicago, Jan 1S.-"Our pulpits- mine with the rest--have had too much to say about the new Jerusalem and not enough concerning the vital needs of Chicago.
 II have neglected my duty. I have seen abuses. lawlessness- pervad- ing and unrebuked-neglig in- competency in public life, and have not lifted my voice against them. Hereafter, with Gods help, I will do my duty as citizen.''
 This public confession and promul- gation of future platforms has been made by the Rev Frank Gunsaulus, pastorof Central church, preaching for the first time since the fire in the Iro- quois theater wherein the church was to have met on the following Sunday. It was the fire in which the nephew of Dr Gunsaulus lost his life.
 Public sentiment is to blame,'' said Dr Gunsamkus. "We might put the mayor, the aldermen. the building department the theater managers and all the stage hands in prison, but without a permanent change in public sentiment we should accomplish noth- ing. Don't blame the mayor and the aldermen Blame those that elect them.
 Remove unsafe things. Do not permit them to exist. I mean not alone unsafe theaters. but unsafe churches, unsafe officials, unsafe edu- cation, unsafe poitics.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
GAR AND
 MINISTER
To Have a Confer
 enCe At Sel0.
Which Indicates Early and Peaceful Settlement Japanese Banks Clos- ing Accounts in Man churia.

Cologne, Germany, Jan 1S.-The Japanese minister to Russia will be received in special audience by the czar at Tsarkoe-Selo to-day, according to dispatch to the Cologne Gazette from St Petersburg. Great signifi- canoe. it is added, is attached to the incident as pointing to possible ear Iy settlement of the far eastern dis pute.
 Port Arthur, Jan 18.-The Japanese banks are rapidly closing up their ac- counts in Manchuria and are stopping business.
 Japan is seeking for agents in Man churia and Corea to supply the gov ernment with information of the Rus sian movements. in view of the hur- ried departure of the Japanese resi- dents.
 The Russian occupation Of Sin-Nfin- Tun, thirty miles west of Mukden. is now reported to be an accomplished fact.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
ROBBED THE DEAD.
Three Hen Were Placed On Trial To-
 Day At Chicaao.

Chicago, Jan IS. Charged with rob ping the dead and dying at the recent fire of the Iroquois theater, three men were placed under arrest by the Chi cago police. The first one of the al- leged ghouls to be arrested was Louis Witz. keeper of the Illinois saloon at Dearborn and Randolph streets. He is charged with robbing Mrs Trask, who was carried into his saloon in a dying condition. It is claimed he took $199. Two others have been arrested, Charles Conway, who received $2O from Witz, and Thomas MeCarthy, who received S27. The police say the men have confessed. Witz was hand ed over $2O0 by physician who was attending the woman in the saloon, but he turned over only $11, which was all he claimed to have received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
CHAIRMAN JONES
 CALLS COMMITTEE.

Washington. Jan 1S.-Hon James K Jones. chairman of the democratic national committee. to-day named the personel of the committee of ar rangements for the democratic na- tional convention and has called a meeting of the committee for Febrll- ary next at 10 o'clock ill the fore noon at the Southern hotel, St Louis. The names of those on the committee are as follows: James K. Jones, chair man ex-officio: William J. Stone vice chairman ex-officio; J. M. Duffey of Pennsylvania: D. J. Campau of Mish- igan; N. E. Mack of New York; G. J. Johnson of Kansas; John R. Mclean of Ohio; J. M. Head of Tennessee; John D. Osborne of Wyoming.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
mock Bu-n.a at wheeling.

WHEELING. W. Va, Jan. 1s.-Fire originating in the Daily News office burned the entire block within an hour, with loss of nearly $2oO, ,OOO The fire originated in the boiler room. The newspaper plant was one of the most complete in the state. Employ ess of the News had no chance to es. cape by the stairways. Night Editor Allen B. Smith and his assistant, R. M Archer, were compelled to jump from the second story window into the street, escaping with slight injuries A few moments afterward the six sto- ry walls collapsed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Dreamed He Wa. santos-Dumons.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IS.-An un- expected and almost tragic climax to the performance at the Garrick theater occurred about ? o'clock Friday n1orn- ing, when Frank Smith fell from the top gallery to the parquet and received serious injuries. Smith visited the theater and fell asleep. and the re- mainder of the audience in leaving the playhouse did pot notice that he slum- bered. He said he had dreamed fla was Santos Dumont and had invented new air ship, with wings, had taken trip to Paris and. returnihg. had sailed over Fairmount park and there met with m accident to his invention in the air and never knew more until he struck one Of the seats in the par quet of the theater S
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
stol. Three Hundrea Books.

BOSTON, Jan. 18.-The police search cd the residence of Frederick Fl. Bates in Hyde Park and removed 300 books, valued at $3,bO0, which, 1t is alleged, Bates had taken from the public libra ries of this city, Andover and Hyde Park and from Boston and Brown uni- versailles. Bates is under arrest. He is twenU-six years old and claims to be a newspaper and magazine writer. He has been frequent visitor at the Bos- ton Public library, where he is well known. On one of his recent visits he asked for a copy of Hawthorne's Fan shawe." edition of 1e2A which has an auction value of $40O. A few days lat CT the book was missed, and the inves- tigation which followed resulted in his arrest. The police claim that Bates has sold many rare volumes to book dealers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
FIRE NOTES


 The members of the volunteer fira companies would have felt more cons Iortable if they had rubber boots and. coats this morning.
 John Frederick. member of Hook and Ladder Go No 2. received some painful injuries at. the fire this morn ing. He was placing 8 40-foOt lad'* der against one of the buildings when large pane of glass was smashed Large pieces of it struck him about the head and hands. He was knocked out temporarily and was taken to the' Apothecaries' Hall drug store, where lie was revived and his injuries Wero. dressed.
 Richard McCarthy, a member of the Chemical Hose Go. had 8 narrowl escape from meeting with a serious accident at this mornings fire. Mr. Carthy and two other members of the Chemical Hose Go. William Powers and Fred Kilbourn, were on the roof of one of the buildings partially de- stroyed by the fire. Mccarthy step ped onto the roof of the adjoining building, in which Katz's barber shop was. As he did the roof fell in. Fire. man Mccarthy was falling through the. opening thus made, when he was grabbed and pulled out by Messrs Powers and Kilbourn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Snow Ties Up Trains.

CORRY, Pa, Jan 1S.-A renewal of the blizzard last night has again inter fered greatly with traffic on all roads The Chicago limited on the Erie road was ten hours late and the Cleveland express five. A Pennsylvania railroad passenger train was stalled in drift for hours. The snow blows are con- stantly in use, and heroic efforts are being made to keep traffic open. The Jamestown, Chautauqua and Lake Erie Is completely tied up on account of the disabling of the snow blow. Men are now shoveling the snow off the road and may open it today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
unatea Mine worke+. Convene

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. IS. - What promises to be most interesting convention of the United Mine Work CTS of America has convened here. The thing that makes the outlook for the convention more interesting than ordi- narily Is the fact that within the last two months there has been apparently q preconcerted move on the part of sev- eral of the operators to cut wages at the rate of 10 cents ton. A conflict between operators and miners seems probable
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
rourteen Yncendaary Fires.

SHARON, MaIss., Jan. 18.-The four teenth recent fire to be declared incen- diary by the police has destroyed the Morse block, three story frame struc- ture occupied by small stores, dance hall and tenements Mrs. John Grant, a tenant, barely escaped with her life. The fire started in stairway leading to the rear entrance of the dance hall on the second floor
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Mystery About storm. Death.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-There is a deep mystery about the death of George Storm, the millionaire tobacco manufacturer, who was found in his private office with his brains blown out on Thursday afternoon. At first it was regarded simply as suicide, but in the light of investigation this is doubted. From the facts in my pos session." said his brother Henry, II am positive in my own mind that George did not commit suicide, but was murdered in, cold blood r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
: Aatempi to Wreck TrSxn.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Jan. IS. = Rob bers attempted to wreck passenger train No. 8 on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad at Mulat last night at B:80 o'clock. Crossties and other ob- structions were piled on the track, but the attempt was discovered by sec tion hand before the arrival of the train,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Cyrus Jordan Dead. .

SACO, Me, Jan. 1S.-Cyrus Jordan, formerly president of Hillsdale college, at Hillsdale, Mich, is dead at Ocean Park, aged seventy-four years. From 1881 to 1900 he was connected with the Morning Star, Free Will Baptist pub lication issued in Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
LOOKING FOR HOFFMAN.

G1ens Falls, Jan 1S-The search for Earl o. Hoffman, who escaped from the Hamden county jail, is being wig. orously carried on here to-day by Dep uty Sheriff O. M. Studley. He has en- listed other sheriffs and deputies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
.ChaSaso Police uAsen.

CHICAGO. Jan. IS. Members of Chi- aago's polace force, numbering 300 and including patrolmen and officers of rank in the force met and launched an or ganisation to be known as the Police men'g Progressive association Tts principal object, 1t h stated, wiA be the protection of it's members against false charges made by criminals and thieves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
AdmiraI 1xeppe1 Dead.

LONDON, Jan. 1s.-The Hon. Sir Henry Keppel, admiral of the fleet, is dead. He was born in 1909. Admi- Dal Keppel was great personal friend of Queen Victoria, who greatly esteemed the bluff, hearty character of the old sailor. He commanded the naval division in the Crimean war and served in the Chinese wars of 1857 and 1887.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
souna and easwea operator. :

BUFFALO, Jan. IS. Two masked men entered the Lake Shore station at Farnham, bound and gagged the op- orator and robbed him of $40. The cash drawer in the station was pried ppen, but only small amount of mon ey was secured. The operators pre- dicamcnt was discovered by the crew & freight train. ,-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
p1inaster Died whtle at wor

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Jan. 1S.-While seated in his library giving the finish ing touches to his sermon the Rev. Ben jamin E. Jones, pastor of the Welsh Baptist church of MinersviIle, died sud denly, at the age of seventy nine years The manuscript which lay on the desk before him was dissertation upon the NnCertainfY of life
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Dr. Hv.ts De.a.

WILLIAMsPORT, Pa, Jan. 1a-Dr. Pollock E. Hyatt, who was United States consul at Santiago, Cub6, for i've years prior to the outbreak of the Spanish-American war, is dead at his home in Jersey Shore Dr. Hyatt was born iR Otsego, N. T., sixty-eight years m 1n .1.fs.a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
mot Journal caused s11o. .ooo Ffr.


 SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 1S.-The Oly- phant breaker and washery of the Del aware and Hudson company at Oly- phant has been totally destroyed. A bot Journal is supposed to have started the blaze. The breaker was one of the largest and most modern in the state, having a capacity of 2,2Oo tons a day; loss. S11OOOO,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
Danash Kang I. well Again.

GMuNDEN, Austria, Jan. 18.-King Christian of Denmark, who is now re- stored to health, has left for Copenha- gen. accompanied by his daughter, the Duchess of Cumberland, and his son, Prince Wasdsmar.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night and Tuesday: colder tonight in the interior; somewhat warmer Tues day; fresh to brisk north to west winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18

 STRUCK HER
Admitted It On Wit
 ness Stand.
Didn't Like to Have Mabel Bechtel Going With Ot- her Men--Lover Was Severely Cross Exam ined.

monwealth depends largely upon the testimony of Alofs Eckstein to prove its case against Mrs Catherine Bech- tel, on trial as an accessory after the fact to the murder of her daughter Mabel.
 To-day Attorney Schaadt. counsel for Mrs Bechtel, subjected Eckstein to a rigid cross-examination. After the witness had told of presenting Mabel with an engagement ring, Attorney Lutz. assistant prosecutor, continued the direct examination
 Do you remember Saturday, Octo- Der I7?'' asked MT Lutz.
 Yes, slr,' answered Eckstein. Where were you that evening"? q was in the house of the BechtelS." ," "Did you see Mabel there?' aYes. sir.''
 Did you and Mabel go out togeth- er?p
 NO. sir"
 You remained at home"
 sYes, sir.o
 Did you spend the night there?' sfYes, sir.''
 Which room did you occupy?"
 The second story front"
 Tn which room did Mabel sleep! Second story front"
 Eckstein said he loved Mabel and he thought she cared for him. He un- derstood it was agreed that he should marry her.
 ssYou often spoke of marrying hers' fhe was asked by counsel for the de fense.
 ..I did,"
 What did Mabel say ?''
 She always put me of. 7
 Did you ever strike Mabel?" "Yes.p
 Witness was asked to explain why he struck the girl. He said: Il heard that Mabel had been out with well I known man in town and that her mother told her to get all she could out of him. upbraided Mabel about 1t and told her that if she kept on act ing like that I'a never have anything to do with her. told her that If she should get into trouble nobody would have her and she would be cast-oH. Then she ran into the kitchen and got a knife. When she came back at me [ struck her to defend myself.
 Do you remember on one occasion 4 you and Mabel were out driving and Mabel came home with a blaeEened sreye Didn't you strike her then?" ssNo, sir; the butt end of the whip struck her accidentally."
 ..And didn't you one Sunday night, x after coming from church, hit her in the face?"
 '.No, sir; | simply smacked her. "Oh, you only smacked her? slhy did you smack hery
 ''she said Damn you and T smacked her."
 why did she say damn you ?'' Because would not go up town with her.''
 4Mr schaadt then asked Eckstein about the numerous quarrels he had with Mabel. The witness told of Weisenberg's appearance on the scene and of the manner in which Mabel transferred her affections to him. You came to the Bechtel home Monday night to get a final answer, didn't you?'
 s.Yes, sir.''
 &That answer was to be about the wedding day?''
 .'Yes, sir.D
 And you called at the house Mon day night?"
 T did.''
 s'You asked for Mabel?''
 ..No. sir; said to Mrs Bechtel, It's no use asking for Mabel; saw her on trolley car"
 And what did Mrs Bechtel say:''
 She said: You're wrong; Mabel is out driving''
 On Sunday night what time did you get home"
 About 8 o'clock"
 Did you stay home?"
 No. I went out again. and Eek stein mentioned the names of half 8 dozen places he xisited between s and 10 o'clock that night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-18
1xamp sumnAer Home De.sroyea.


 MONMOUTH BEACH, N. J., Jan. 18.-The handsome summer residence in course of erection here for William Ramp of New York has been destroyed by fire. The loss is said to be about $400O0. The fire is suspected to have haAsN- ssAM<azs ssAs muE.sg-