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The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16

In the senate on the 9Th Senator
Scott (va.) offered joint resolution
providing for an investigation of the
Darien canal route. Alleged post Office
frauds were discussed. The nomina-
tion of Maj. Gen. Chaffee to be lieu
tenant general was received. Ad-
journed to the 18th. In the house the
sum of $250.000 was made available to
be used to meet the emergency caused
by the ravages of the cotton boil weevil
and other insects and diseases affecting
cotton. Adjourned to the 11th.
The country's retail trade Is slow,
according to weekly trade reviews.
Commissioner of Pensions Ware has
decided that all rights Of pension are
barred by conviction of crime and SEN
tence to prison for life.
Fire. which originated in the general
store of F. e. Macha, destroyed the en-
tire business section of Pisek, N. D.
Bloomington Qll.) aldermen were
asked by the mayor to do police duty
during the street railway strike. because
al but three patrolmen refused to serve.
An explosion of dynamite at La Tesca,
Mexico. killed 20 men and injured 40
others.
President Roosevelt has been chosen
to deliver the princpal oration at the
semi-centennis jubilee in Madison next
June of the University of Wisconsin.
japan has determined to continue ne
gotiations with Russia and no ultimatum
will be issued Immediately.
An estate of $4,000, 900 is left by the
will of Capt. Frederick Pabst, of Mil
waukee, to his widow, four children and
an adopted daughter.
The American forces continue their
preparations ashore and at sea in ex-
pectation of a conflict with Colombia.
The commissioner of internal revenue
says that state prisons can manufacture
tobacco or cigars for their own inmates
without paying license.
Nineteen buildings, including two
banks, were burned at Anson. Tex.
United States Senator Dietrich
was acquitted at Omaha, Neb., of re-
ceiving bribe from a postmaster on
the ground that he had not yet taken
oath of Office.
J. H. Coutts, president Of the First ma
tional bank of Upton, Ia, dropped dead
in hotel at Cedar Rapids.
Evidence accumulates at the coro-
ner's inquest in Chicago that the Iro-
quios theater was not equipped with
adequate fire-fighting apparatus, and
that the employees never were instructed
what to do in event of fire.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16

Human life Is safer In Kentucky
than II is at night In the streets Of
New Aork or Chicago. declares Gov.
Beckham In his message to the legis-
lature.
Seventeen dead and SO injured Is the
result OF a wreck on the Rock Island
railroad near willard, Kan.
Van Dine. Niedermeier and Marx, the
car barn bandits, were placed on trial
In Chicago.
The coroner's inquest over victims Of
the theater fire began in the city coun-
Gil chamber in Chicago. The death list
has been reduced 10 565 because of shift
Ing bodies between morgues.
Nine persons were injured. some seri-
ously. In a wreck of q Burlington pas
senger train at Rockford. 8. d.
Rear Admiral Taylor, chief OF the bu-
reau Of navigation, urges naval sta
ton for Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff
and Racine are the location favored.
Nine. Lillian Nordica changed all
|of her plans for another concert tour
through the United States and will re-
threats against her life will be executed.
The Coliseum in Chicago, where the
Republican national convention will be
held, has been closed for alleged viola
tion of law and churches come next
Statesmen in Washington are vexed
at the delay Of China In ratifying the
treaty opening two Manchuria ports to
trade with the United States.
Coroner Traeger says that many Of the
Iroquois theater victims in Chicago are
buried in wrong graves because Of mis-
takes In Identification.
The school board adopted memorial
for SO pupils and 3S teachers of the Chi
cago schools killed in the theater fire.
J. e. MARCEL. cashier of the Highland
(Kan.) bank, was arrested on a charge
of forgeries aggregating 100000.
Former Congressman Edmund H.
! briggs was found guilty in New York
Of accepting money for contract while
member of the house of representa-
tives.
The legislature of New York met in
annual session at Albany.
A negro was lynched at Buena Vista,
Ark, for attempted assault on young
white girl.
Fifty-six strikers have been expelled
from San Miguel county, Col, by the
military authorities.
E. II. Harripan has been elected
president of the Union Pacific railroad.
Gov. John l.. Bates, of Massachusetts,
was inaugurated at Boston for his sec
ond term.
! James Garfield killed his wife and
himself at Minneapolis, MINI.
II. Frazee, an electrical worker, was
found responsible for the $250,o0O fire
at the Iowa state capitol. he having
dropped lighted candle near the To-
cality where the blaze was first discov-
cred.
The coroner's jury begins its inquiry
into the Iroquois theater horror in Chi
cago and many witnesses told of the
death struggle, saying that exits were
locked, that the so-called asbestos cur
J tain burned. that there was little or nc
| fire fighting apparatus on the stage
and that the employees of the theater
were undisciplined.
Russell Sage. who is 81 years old
has given up his daily visits to Wall
street in New York, and retired from
active participation in affairs.
Gus GREGORY (colored) was hanged al
New Madrid. Mo-, for the murder OF
George Marshall July 10, 1902.
Gen. Rafael Reyes the Colombia n
special envoy. has been informed by
Secretary Hay that the Panama ques-
ton will not be reopened
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
Prudence.

Lowe Comerdy describing the tourl-
We were to have played in Lost Angeles
next, but we Cancelled that date.
Hi Tragedy-You did! You were inde-
pendent, en-?
"No, merely prudent. There was an
ostrich farm not far from the theater, and
we happened to see some of the eggs. =
Philadelphia Press.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
DOMESTIC.


to be in state of insurrection and
gives the military full power to restore
peace. ,
President Roosevelt in special mes
sage on Panama denied completely OF
the United States In the revolution, and
said recognition was due to insolent
Reputation of the treaty.
Leonard woods nomination as ma
jor general was ordered by the senate
ported favorably.
The United States Steel company's
earnings for the last quarter Of 1903 fell
from $32. 1902 ,S21 to $14,845,042.
The eastern and New England states
were in the grip Of the bitterest cold
that has prevailed In many years.
The commission to investigate the
Iroquois theater catastrophe in Chicago.
place the blame and make recommends
tions which may prevent the recurrence
of similar disasters. has begun its work.
Another death from the disaster brings
the total up to SOL.
G. L. Linley. a civil engineer, was
killed by fall In the burned Iowa cap
ttol wing. which he was inspecting.
New York immigrant arrivals the past
year are rs per cent. of total; 804.235
persons came from abroad, including
G42.959 in steerage; 714,124 landed in
1902.
Five hundred children escaped safely
from a burning school at Arnold, Pa,
marching out In regular order.
Alfred A. Knapp. under sentence OF
death for wife murder at Hamilton. o.,
and self-confessed murderer Of five per-
sons, has been granted new trial.
Forty thousand wage-earnsrs have
been given employment during the last
two weeks by the resumption of iron and
steel mills in the Pittsburg district.
Gov. l.. #. c. Garvin. of Rhode Island,
was inaugurated for his second term and
the general assembly organized.
A record of loss by fire In the United
States and Canada for the year just
closed shows total of $156, ,195, 700.
Nearly $4,000 men have been laid off
by Is railroads centering in Chicago in
the last three months.
There were 9,768 failures reported
in the year 1903, with liabilities of
$154,277,093 and assets of $S4,060.475.
decrease in number of two per cent.
The Mississippi legislature assem-
bled in regular biennial session at
Jackson.
Trains collided on the Rock Island
road near Topeka, Kan. and Engineers
Reardon and Beniamin were killed and
many passengers fatally hurt.
During the last year the accounts Of
16s retiring postmasters were short
$23.454.
Weather records In Maryland for 20
years have been broken, the thermom-
eter ranging in several places from IA
70 20 below zero.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESS IN SESSION.

Meets to Consider Reciprocity for
Cuba and other Affairs.
Congress reconvened on the 4th after
the holiday recess. The senate devoted
the session to Panama and President
Roosevelts special message on Panama
affairs was read. The nomination OF
William II. Taft, of Ohio, to be secre-
tary Of war, and Luke f. Wright, OF
Tennessee, to be civil governor OF the
Philippine Islands, were received. In
the house no business was transacted. A
report was received from the joint army
and navy board setting forth the need OF
Notifications in the Philippines.
Senator Lodge practically monopo-
lized the senate session on the 9Th In
speech advocating the Panama treaty.
In the house resolution was passed ex-
tending sympathy to the citizens of CHI
cago and elsewhere in their sad bereave-
The presidents message relative to the
Panama canal was read.
Alleged irregularities in the post
Office department constituted the only
theme in the United States senate on
the 9th. In the house Mr.. Warner Qll.)
introduced bill providing for judi
cial code for the United States.
Senator Morgan occupied the time in
the United States senate on the 7th and
criticised the president and the attitude
of this government in connection with
the Panama republic. The house was
In session only IL minutes.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
Murder and Suicide.

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. S.-H. A.
GARFIELD, Of Hurley, Wis, late Tuesday
afternoon shot and killed Miss Pearl
Guyot, Of Cresco. and Immediately
turned the revolver on himself. dying at
the city hospital shortly afterward.
Cause, q lovers quarrel.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
Are You Going to FIorrdag .

Winter Tourist Tickets are now on sale
via Queen a. Crescent Route, Southern
Railway, and connecting lines to points,
South, Southeast and Southwest, good re-
turning until May 81, 1904.
Tickets can be purchased going to Flor
ida via Lookout Mountain and Atlanta, and
returning via Asheville and the Land Of the
Sky, giving variable route. For informa-
ton address, w. &. Rinearson, q. p. A,
Cincinnati, 0.
The whole family loves an eligible lover.-
n. U. Times-Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
Earliest Green Onions.

The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, always have something new, some
thing valuable. This year they offer
among their new money making vege.
tables, an Earliest Green Eating Onion.
1t is winner, Mr. Farmer and Gardener!
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND 16c.
and they will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed
to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 delicious Carrots,
1900 blanchmg, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
In all over 10000 plants-this great offer
is made to get you to test their worranted
vegetable seeds and
ALL FOR BUT 16c POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
If you will send them 20c in postage, they
will add to the above package of the ia
nous Berliner Cauliaower. *. L.
Larry-"I sent Maud a garter snake in
alcohol for joke" Harry-"What did she
doy" Larry-"Oh, she returned it in the
same spirit in which it was ent."-Prince-
ton Tiger.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
In the OIden Times.

NebuchadneZzar was eating grass.
Pretty soon the small boy living in the
house next door, where the people haven't
any lawn mower, was seen coming up the
walk.
Mrs. Nebuchadnezzar," he said, with
confidence, my father sent me over to see
if you would lend him your husband for a
while, to trim up our front lawn. .'-Somer-
vile Journal
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16
Three Killed.

Harrisburg, Pa, ian. 8.-Three Ital-
ians. employed as masons by McHale
brothers on the construction Of stone
bridge for the Pennsylvania railroad
near Millerstown, were struck and in
stantly killed by an express train
Thursday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1904-01-16

Wife-"Now, don't you think my new hat
is a perfect dream!" Husband-'Well, no.
To be perfect dream the bill attached to
it should also be merely dream. ."-Pniladel.
phia Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Alfred Taught. one of the prosperous
farmers of the town of Sidney. was iii
the city. Monday. and called at the
Journal office. Mr.. Taught was in
Scotland. in 1890. and on coming home
brought with him. among other things.
small guide book Of the city of Edin-
hurgh. which place he visited. and on
the occasion of his visit to the office
Monday, he showed the book TO a
Journal reporter. The book is a small
one of q pages. containing a list of the
principal points Of interest about the
city. and also number of chrome
views of some of the buildings AMI
structures. prominent among them be
ing Edinburgh castle. and the famous
cantlever bridge over the Firth of
Forth. the latter being considered tn,
greatest triumph of English engineer
ing. The book is well printed. and
aside from its value as n book of refer.
ence, is very pretty souvenir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01
Wir.isor Fair Officials.

Al he annual meeting of the South
kennebec Agricultural Society. held AZ
the fair grounds. Saturday. Oct. %,
the following officers We're elected:
President. Geo. 4. Moody White
field; vice presidents Francisco COL
burn. J. +. Ashford and f. II. Allen
secretary. Arthur y. Douglas. CEelse" !:
assistant secretary. J. f. Ashford.
Thori.dil,o' treasurer. J. s. Gray.
Wintis" auditor. l.. Fl. Lord. White
field; trustees. F. ID. !:rskine. Windsor:
c. {. Nor:hey. WnItciieli: J. II. Rai9ey.
PittSton; 4. \. Jones. chelsea: ]. 4.
Perkins, Windsor. The report of tn
secretary showed IA deficit OF abou,
Sl2O from tie recent fair. This is lnore
than covered. however. by =, surplus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

The Edwards Company reopened
its mills, Monday morning after a
shut down of fourteen weeks. for re-
pairs. The company resumed opera
tIoNs under cut down in the wage
seal" of 10 per cent. and while all the
operatives did not take kindly to this,
they manifested general desire to
work when the gates We're opened
yesterday. Some few Of the employees
did not return to work. but the COM
rany had plenty of help to start up all
Of the departments ready for operation.
The weave rooms are yet to be over
hauled and no attempt was made IL
ru; them into operation. otherwise
than this. the mill started in active
operation. and will continue as long as
the conditions of trade will warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

sea and LincolnS of Lowell. The match
with the Bay States was played for
the junior championship of New Eng
land, ana although The Dirigos We're
defeated they We're satisfied they could
plry a letter game and challenged
them to another game, to take place
either on the Union grounds or at
Lynn. The Bay States refused to ac-
cept. and the matter was dropped for
that season. The Dirigos was the
only junior club in Maine that ever
ventured out of the State, and their
enterprise and pluck deserved the sue
cess it attained The following is the
average Of the Diri2Os for 1870:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

The cottages ut the lake have as 4
whole. been vacated for the winter but
one who happened to have been at that
resort. Sunday. would not have Thought
so. Many of the 'ottagers were out for
t." day. ana the colony at Hammond's
III particular. looked as if it had taken
n new lease of life. In summer or fall.
this beautiful retreat never loses it's at
tractivenrSs, as its pines are always
green, nor does it feel the rake of the
cold winds as much IS do the Places Of
less sheltered locations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Scott l.. Stewart, a civil engineer in
the employ Of Harry Green Of Water
willie. mas returned from an extensive
survey in New Brunswick. He has
been Sun veying for a proposed electric
road. and viii return to work on the
conSIructiu ion about December LIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Tn" Journal WAS IN error Monday, in
stating that the appeal o. the Edwards
is still pending before tn" city assessors.
The assessors hay" acted upon the
matter and have refused the request.
The company still has the privilege Of
taking the matter before the city
council, if it desires to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

T.. NJ Sabon now feels confident that
a basketball team will be formed to
r,.pr, sent this city in the proposed
League of Watcrville. Skowhegan,
Gardiner. Bath and Hallowell. The
t'ily hall can ID. secured for the games
and as there is good material on hand
To form a fast team, the project is as
Surcd of success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Twenty members of Rose Of Sharon
Chapter. q. T.. :. attended the recep-
ton to Grand Worthy Matron. Grace.
NJ. Amcs. in Gardiner, last evening. A
good time was enjoyed and the return
made in a special car al u late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

The North Augusta Grange will hold
a flir in Grange hall. Nov. IL. 16 and Il.
Th" first evening will be devoted 10 a
miscellaneous program OF a musical
and literary character. tn" second
right TO a mock trial, and Tho third, to
a grand bah ana awarding Of prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

col. r. w. Srule. who is still keeping
Il somewhat lonely vigil at his cottage
At Hanmond's grove, says that outside
the limits of tn grove, sunday night.
the Weather was decidedly cold. and
that down on the creek ice formed Tor
quite a distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01
4. NJ. GODDARD has returned, from

shooting trri at Mrrrv.neeting bay. ana
Judging from the bag Of game which he
brought horne with him, there is still
good shooting on those waters. if the
ran behind the gun is abreast the
times. Mr.. Goddard was very success
ful as he killed six mallards. and in
addition to getting these rare birds. he
got four blu"hills. Il black duck. and :,
partridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Among the new bookings at 'llt
Opera House are The Blondtles. Whu
appear in The Lost Boy. Thursday
evening. Nov. 10Th: and Why Girls
Go Wrong n spirited melodrama. vii
be presented, both at q matinc" an,
evening performance. Saturday eve
ming. No. Eth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Tho Dir;cos in all played Il games of
which they won 81 and lost ). They
scored = total of 1900 runs against a To-
tai Of .>' for their opponents. Upon their
return from the victorious four of
Massachusetts. they wer. met at the boat
by Il brass band and escorted throu'"n the
print pal streets. and then dired at one
of the lra'!'rs hotels. Speeches followed
ard The season wound mp in "A burst Of
Gl0r:.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

T. &. buckley has made a great i'm
pruvtment in the show windows at his
store. by Installing 4 large mirror 1T
he side. of both the north and south
windows. which adds much to The effect
~ th+ window displays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

!. Il. Sheehan resumed his duties at
the poStOfce. yesterday. after Il two
We, ks vacation spent at the st Louis
exposition. Mr.. Sheehan returns with
the impression that the fair is all of
what il has been cracked up to be,
and SAYS he will never regret the time
and money expended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

The UniversaliSt Ladies' Aid and
other ladies of the parish are invited to
meet with Mrs. \. G.. Andrews. Oak
street. on Tuesday Afternoon 1t 80. A
full attendance is urged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The dance scheduled to be held by
tn" North Augusta Grange. Wednes-
day evening has been Cancelled. owing
to the l.. X. X. of p. fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Some of the people who think the
carr sses of the north wind tritie too
strenuous when they are crossing the
bridge. are wondering when the wind
break is going to be put up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Taber. Carey < Reid are setting up
large numbers Of The celebrated Glen
wood ranges for people who are pre-
pairing for another zero winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

in the
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the state sidonto
April that
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01
.,.GysIA LODGE DIRECTORY.

.,ounoc r. A. CHAPTER, NO. 43.
" 49, ,y..ayaiiou i'll Masonic Tempe,
'.'.n, .. Nog Il. T." O'Clock All so
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t'.' GEO. &. l.li::i. H. +.
r. IL f:tDtit.. Sec y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

rn,r, 'wSaiS Tor rciurnishing ma rhle toilet
,arh,,vMith fonr closets. tanks ard az
ho1lhents complete. also four ,,r;,,aI
,ar.i,,, WIN automatic tank. Details 81 and
81 s,lr,r, II, a,hpheation to F. G stew
n."drrsS sealed pronosais r'ouse
c om,ni,,.. chairman Of E:xccYtiva VI Co,nr;i
Hnmsn ''! An, on Public Buildings safe
lst IA ;N1snsta; on or before Sora,,,har
oct26dtodate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 46. A. 3. S.
meets in Golden Cross Hall the second
Nsndav of each month.
MPS EMMA VI ROBERTS; Pres.
MRS II a. CLARE. Secretary.
TIL 'RSTON. Culic"'or.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Diligcs. =. Is Lincoln Lowell .......... T.
liris - lIaNerhils ................. 9
o..n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

The FOLLOWING IS the record OF th'
team for the tour years from 1851 10 $50.
ina luSive:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-01

Owing the unexpected large sale Millinery opening
Of
the prices shall
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-11-22

Sixty-tiye tons Of hay, one thousand
shocks Of corn fodder and other prop
erty Of value with the sheds covering
IT Of the John M. Young estate on
Madison avenue, Madison, were total
ly destroyed by fire Thursday after.
noon. Adjoining barns and sheds
were several times on fire and consid-
erably damaged by the heat.
The fodder sheds stood close to the
Lackawanna tracks and are supposed
to have been fred by passing loco
motive. They were well on fire when
the blaze was discovered.