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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

concerning the lease case of Representa-
tive Wadsworth of New York Lilley Of
Connecticut, and Bowersock of Kansas
ne second letter recited that there wer,
n number of cases where illegal and i'm
proper allowances We're made" and thai
II would require time to make a compila
tlon- 1t also stated that there were many
cases where the rents of post offices hat
been increased over the amount called fol
in the leases.
Such increases are determined by thu
alone was responsible for these in
creases"
Mr.. Mccall called attention to the Sc
cret exhibits known as %" and r
which the committee had asked for.
Mr. Bartlett. member of the commit
tee. wanted it understood that these eX-
hibts did not relate to members of Con-
gress. Mr. Mccall stated that the com
mittee would determine in secret session
what it would do with the reports. and
Gen. Bristow said they would be avail
able.
AS to the establishment of a fourth
class post office of which Gen. Bristow
said there were 20 900 in the United States
it was brought out that the department
passed On the question of the establish
ment of such an Office. but that the rec
ommendation of a member of Congress
was taken as to the appointment as to
the postmaster. \ member of Congress
was not consulted regarding rents and
cases than those stated in the report
where leases had expired or been cancell-
ed and in the renewal of which members
of Congress had been concerned.
Gen BriStow said that certain inspec-
tors-a half dozen-in his office had gone
through the lease cases and had selected
those where it appeared from the record
excessive rentals had been paid without
proper reason, and such cases We're in
nceded in a report which was Itself made
the subject of an investigation.
DO YOU know whether or not this re-
port came directly from the hands of
the postmaster general. without going in
to someone else's hands for inspection
or perusal before it was sent to the post
office committee of the House, asked Mr..
II don't know I have been told but I
have no knowledge of it," answered Mr..
Brstow.
Have you ever had conversation with
the President that would lead you to be
liove?" asked Mr.. Bartlett.
II don't think you ought to ask that
question" interrupted Mr.. Burton. 1T is
not within the scope of our investiga-
ton
well" broke in Mr.. Bartlett. I'VE can
not get the President here. and there
have been hints in the newspapers about
this"
Mr.. Mccall thought the question should
be considered by the committee in eXecn-
tive session. He declared the matter left
open until the committee should go into
executive session.
The committee then went into executive
session.
The questions of Mr. Bartlett involving
the President We're not touched on during
the executive session of the committee.
The two inspectors reports marked q.
and r." were examined, as also were
half dozen others
Chairman Mccall said the committee
had begun to realize that the task before
it was larger than at first anticiUated.
The committee adjourned until Monday.
when Mr. Bristow Will resume ms tesu-
mOny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
What Pres. Roosevelt's Confidential
MESSENGER Saws:

Both myself and wife have used Nun
yons P;tw-Paw. My wife was n great
sufferer with Indigestion, heart and
kidney troubles with acute nervous
ness, and l with the natural results of
age, combined with dyspepsia and in
digestion. | purchased a bottle of
Paw-Paw, ana less than a dozen doses
have made me feel strong and energetic
and has SO regulated my digestion that
eat and sleep perfectly. My wife has
been so far greatly benefited by it's use,
so that her troubles seem now to be en-
tirely over. 1t is certainly wonderful
remedy.
(Sisned) f. s. BECKLEY.
Mr.. Beckley has for 81 years occupied
his present position with all the pres
idents from President Lincoln down
and is favorably known to cabinet Off
GERS, senators. department officials,
congressman and citizens.
A body that is Overworked, a system
that is run down, requires n stimulant.
Alcoholic stimulants lift. but let you
fall. Paw-Faw lifts and holds you.
Sold by all druggists. Large bottle,
81. Paw-Paw Laxative Pills, 25c. 4
bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
READ DIME NOVELS.
Result Is Boy Convicted Of Murder at
Buffalo.

Buffalo. n. Y, March 17.-Herman
lleimberger. II years old. one of the foul
boys who on January 90 killed Bernard
BalZano, was. tonight. found guilty OF
murder in the second degree. The only
punishment provided by law is life inn
prisonment. Trueman. Draper and Roas-
selet, the three lads who were indicted
with Heimberger. will be tried next
month.
The defence admitted that the fatal shot
was fired from Heimberger's revolver
but claimed that the gun was accidentally
discharged while one of the other BOYS
was taking it out of Heimberger's hands
1t was also admitted that the boys en-
tered the store for the purpose of rob
bling Halzano. According to the resi-.
dents. the boys were addicted to dime
novel reading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
NOT so PROMISING.
Outlook for Railroad Building in coun-
try This Year.

Chicago. March 1.-THE Railway Age
tomorrow will say:
the United States is not as promising
as it was a year ago There has not been
complete recovery from the check in New
York which followed the disturbance in
the financial world. last summer, and
while large amount of building has been
planned, much of ii Is held up until fnan-
cial conditions are more favorable. There
are 690S miles of new line under contract
or under construction. and 1903 more on
which it is expected to begin work during
the year. A year ago there were $500
miles reported under contract. little
over rs per cent. of which. or 1886 miles,
were completed during the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
Four Thousand Newspaper Men Ex.
pected to Be Present.

st. Louis. March 1.-THE program
for the national and international press
congress at the Worlds fair, beginning
May 16. has just been completed. 1t
is expected that four thousand news
paper men will be in attendance and of
these more than one hundred will be
EDITORS Of leading foreign papers. The
others will be members of 50 or more
press associations.
A cablegram received by the worlds
fair officials today from Prince Esper
Ouknt0mski, managing editor of the
st. Petersburg VindOmosti, states that
Russia will participate in the press
congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
PHYSICIANS EVERYWHERE.
Know the Value Of Pyramid Pile Cure

"Gratitude alone prompts me to teS-
tify to the efficacy of Pyramid Pile
Cure. Last March l bought dollar
package at the drug store, which cured
me, of bleeding piles, and l was n suf-
ferer from them for eight years: but l
had not been troubled with them since,
until last September. when l gave birth
to n baby girl. and after that l had a
very severe case of protruding piles,
which a trained nurse said was the
worst case she ever saw, and my doctor
told me to get Pyramid Pile Cure again.
which l did and was completely cured
in three days. 1 have not had piles of
any kind since. and it is all owing to this
wonderful remedy. My nurse took a
box, which was glad to be able to give
her, for 1 know she will be able to help
lots of suffering people whom l could
never see or know.
Il recommend Pyramids wherever I
know of any one suffering as 1 did. 1t
gives me great pleasure to be able to
say l am entirely cured. which my doc
tor says is true. say God Bless Pyra-
mid Pile Cure" From n former great
sufferer. Mrs. F. s. AncOtt, 1906 Unity
/ St. frankfort. Philadelphia. Pa.
| This remedy, which is sold by drug
gists generally. in fifty cent and dollar
packages. is i'm a suppository form, is
applied directly to the parts affected
and performs its work quietly and pain
lessly. It's value is evidenced by the
testimony given above. and we urge al
sufferers to buy a package now and
give il trial tonight. Accept no sub
sttutes and remember that there is No
remedy Just as good" A little book
on the Cause and Cure of Piles is pub.
lshed by the Pyramid Drug Co. Mar.
shall, Mich. and will be sent free t.
any address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

As showing the growth Of the omnibus
traffic of London. and how little the OPP
POSITION OF the tubes was felt after the
novelty had worn off. J. II. Moore, who
presided at the half yearly meeting of the
London Road Car Company. the other
day. mentioned that i'm Oxford street be-
low which the Central London railway
by the various companies prior to the
opening of that railway in 1893 was 2292
day, while today the number was 2, 416
an increase of 12f journeys. Mr.. Moore
said he had great faith in motor cars and
believed when suitable vehicle was
found it would beat the tramways.-Lon-
don Engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
NO SPRING ELECTIONS.
Governor of Ohio Signs Bill AboIishine
F. Them.

Columbus, Ohio, March 11.-There
wiIl be no municipal elections in Ohio
this spring. Gov. Merrick. this after
noon, signed the Chapman bill abolish
ing spring elections, and it is now
law. The terms of all elective munich
pal officers which would have expired
in April have been extended until
after the elections, next November,
A constitutional amendment provid
ing that all state and county officers
shall be elected in the even years ana
municipal officers in the odd years. will
be submitted to the vote of the people
in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
THE BALTIMORE FIRE
Cause Of Failure Of Lafayette Fire
Insurance Co.

New York. March 17.-Losses in the
about it's entire surplus of $4,000. to-
gether with depreciation in market
value of investments. have caused the
directors of the Lafayette Fire Insurance
Co. of New York to decide that the com
pany shall retire from business. All the
outstanding risks have been reinsured in
the National Fire Insurance Co. of Hart
ford.
1t is estimated that after all claims have
been settled the stockholders will receive
the par value, or thereabouts, of their
holdings. The company. which was or
ganzed in 1856. Is capitalized at 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
MAY PROVE INNOCENCE.
Powerful Magnifying Glass Used on
Postmark.

Des Moines. Iowa, March 17.-By
means of a powerful magnifying glass,
it was discovered, today, that the box
of poisoned candy sent to Miss Edna
Nelson at Pierre, :. D., did not bear
the Boone. Iowa, postmark The dis
covery will have a tendency to prove
the innocence of Mrs. Sherman DYE.
who has been accused of sending The
fatal package.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Fifteen HOURS DELAY.
Freight Wreck on Central Vermont
Railroad Delays Traffic.

White River junction. VT, March H.
delay Of Is hours in traffic on the
Central Vermont railroad was caused, to-
day. by a freight wreck between Hart
ford and West Hartford. A broken rail
caused 26 cars to leave the track and
three of them went down an embankment
No one was injured and beyond the delay
caused by the blockade no serious dam
age resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
DEATH OF HENRY TUCKER.
Was the Father Of President of Dart.
mouth College.

Hanover. N. H., March 17.-Henry
Tucker. father of President William J.
Fucker of Dartmouth College died. to-
lay aged SO years. Born in Griswold,
Conn, and educated at Amherst, he
was for nearly half century sue
'essful cotton manufacturer in Con-
lecticut, Ohio and Illinois. During the
last years of his life he resided here
with his daughter. who is the wife of
Prof. ID. Collin Wells of Dartmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
AN INVESTIGATION.
Death of American Missionary in Land
Of Persia.

Trumiyah, Persia, March 17.-An inves-
tigation of the death of the Rev. DIR.
benjamin I.abaros. the American mis-
sionary, announced from here March II,
shows that DIR. Labaree left Kcia for
Trumiyah on horseback accompanied by n
servant. Both were afterward found dead
by the roadside. Their bodies had been
stripped and mutilated and had numer-
ous stabs. The horses and effects of the
travellers were missing.
DR.. Labaree leaves 4 widow and four
children. Steps have been taken to dis
cover the aSSaSSinS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

A young Paris student named Georges
BoiZOt is alleged to have made a dis
covery the adoption of which will, it
appears, give the French army an in
contestable superiority over those of
other nations. The precise nature Of
the invention is not stated, but it's triple
effect will be to make artillery flame
less. smOkeless and noiseless. The
matter is now under the consideration
of the French government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Heavy Snow at CHICAGO.

Chicago. March lin Il furious
snow storm. today, enough snow fell
to make the total for the winter more
than break all previous records in Chi
cago. The season several weeks ago
was officially declared the coolest ever
known here. As 4 result of tOday's
storm the elevated railroads of the city
We're brought to n standstill for two
hours. discommoding thousands of pas
SengerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
VICTORY FOR LIBERALS.
One of Them Will Fill Seat in Parlia
nent.

London, March 1.-THE polling, yester-
day, for a candidate to fill the vacancy
in the parliamentary division of East
Dorset caused by the accession of Humph-
rey NJ. Stuart to the peerage on the death
of his father, Lord Abingdon resulted in
a victory for the Liberals, c. II. Lyall,
the Liberal candidate. defeating Mr.. Van
Raalte. the candidate of the Conserva-
tives. by 50 votes
In the previous election in the East d.
vision of Dorset. Mr.. Stuart defeated A.
Allen, his Liberal opponent, by Sc votes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
BANK CASHIERS RUSE.
Pulls Pistol on Would be Robber in
Minnesota.

Albert Lea, Mimi, March IA big
pistol instead of money is what Pres
ident Freeman of the Security National
Bank pulled out of the cashiers drawer,
today. when n man entered the bank.
shovel revolver through the window
and demanded all the cash in rea"n. Mr..
Freeman, who was alon. ut the time.
held the would-be robber safe until
help arrived. The highwayman is now
in Jail. but refuses to give his name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
HANGING, TODAY.
This Negro Brute Surely Deserves IT.
He Confesses.

Roanoke, Va. March H-Henry Will
liams, the negro assailant Of Mrs. Shield
and her little daughter. in this city on
January 30. has confessed 10 Killing an
Italian woman at East Liverpool, Ohio.
and to cutting a woman's throat In Penn
sylvania. Williams win be hanged here.
tomorrow iii, t' INV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
CoTToN's DROP.
Wild Scenes on the New Orleans Elk.
change.

New Orleans. March 17.-Wild scenes
were enacted on the cotton exchange. to-
day. May and July making sensational
declines. july went down 65 points in
aside of Is minutes. The market opened
fsteady. While Liverpool cables We're eX-
trcmely favorable, bearish sentiment dom
mated the local market. much being made
of the heavier receipts and the rains in
the belt. After an advance of six points
above yesterdays close. prices dropped
away until they were three and five points
lower than yesterdays close. From that
level there was n quick slump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Safe Arrival Of Missionaries,

Boston, March 1.-THE Massachu-
sets Sunday School Association, to-
day. received cablegram from the
Sunday school tourists who are on
their way to attend the worlds inter-
national convention at Jerusalem next
month. announcing their safe arrival :,
Funchal, Madeira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
ZINE DAY TO GO TO HEAVEN
Exclamation of Roxbury Man Who At
tempted Suicide.

Boston, March ia man among the
Passengers on the East Boston ferry
boat Governor Russell, today, climbed
upon the rail, and shouting: This is n
fine day to go to heaven leaped into
the water. The crew of n tug not far
away saw the action and reached tn.
man before he had gone under. He was
pulled on board the tug and turned over
to the harbOr police. He gave his name
as Michael j. O'Neil of RoXbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Tommy Sullivan the Winner.

Lawrence. Mass, March n.-Tommy
Sullivan OF this city, defeated Tim
kearns in the sixth round of their bout
before the West End Athletic Club, to-
night. Sullivan had the better OF the
fight all the way through. IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
NEW HAMPTON ACADEMY.
Augusta Man One of Speakers at Bos
ton Reunion.

Boston. March 1.-THE 10th annual
reunion and banquet of the New
Hampton Association of Teachers AMI
Students was held at the Hotel Nen-
dome, tonight. After dinner speeches
We're made by Clarence Il. Burleigh.
editor of the K"nnebec Journal, of Au-
gusta. Me-. and Professor Henry W
Brown of New Hampton. Miss Wilde
Thayer read an original poem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18
Returns from Leave of Absence

Constantinople. March 17.-Unitel
States Minister Leishman. who had
been away from Constantinople since
Feb. 9 on leave of absence, returned,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

"kidney-Wort Tablets have given me
great relief, and in wonderfully short
time. l have passed kidney stones for
three awful years. but since using Kid.
ney-Wort Tablets the PAIN IN BACK
AND SIDES have left me. and feel a
hundred per cent. better."-Jacob Alfonce,
- Pearl St, Lynn, Mass. Feb. 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

The cost of the British army in 1901
will be e30. 1000. 900. In 1884 it cost els.
DOC. 900. The navy in 1904 will cost e34..
COZ. 900: while in 1884 it cost Ell. 900 900
The normal total expenditure in 190i
will be G14O,0oo,o0O, as against fS6,OO0,.
OOe in 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

In 1873 nearly all (99.5 per cent? of
the Russian railways belonged to pri-
waite companies; in 1901 these compa-
MES owned only 33.5 per cent of them.
In Germany private railway owner
ship decreased in the same period from
IS to 9 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

In the province of Samara, Russia.
10000 persons get their subsistence
from less than three acres of land Der
capita.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-18

Ohio has come to the front with ney,
Injunction 1t was granted to a man To
prevent his wife from going on strike
ana now she has got to do all the house.
work or be in contempt of court.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-19

Thirty-eight years ago today the famous treaty OF
1866 was made between the Cheokees and the repesen
tatiyes Of the United States government The agree
ment was reached and signed at Fort Smith 1t was
little more than year afte the close Of the civil war
and was the most important and farreachng OF all the
many treaties the Cherokees have made with the gov
ernment This treaty gave the freedmen who were for
mery slaves of the Cherokees equal rights to land ana
money in the Cherokee Nation. 1t is also the treaty
upon which is based the rights of the white nter-mar
ed citizens OF the Cherokee Nation share in the dis
trbuton of lands and funds of the tribe This treaty
was ratified by the U. S. senate and officially promu
gated by the president the United States on August
II of the same year 1t involved the changes in the
Cherokee constitution that gave intermarred and col
ored citizens full political and property rights in the
nation On November 26th following the Cherokees
held special election and ratified the action OF the gov
ernment and the amendments to the constitution be-
came law. The language employed is as follows: "All
native born Cherokees ali Indians, and whites legally
members Of the nation by adoption, and all freedmen
who have been liberated by voluntary act of their former
owners or by law as wen free coored persons who
were in the country at the commencement Of the rebel
lion and are now residents therein who may return
within six months from July 49, 1866 and their descend
ants, who reside within the limits of the Cherokee
Nation shall be TAKEN and deemed be, citizens of the
Cherokee Nation"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-07-19
FRESH FRILLs or FASHION.
Pretty Bits of Feminine Finery That
Embellish the Seasons
Costumes.

Fringe trims many of the newest shirt
waists of silk, reports the Brooklyn
Eagle.
A variety of summer fan Stimulates
leaves joined together.
japanese bone buttons appear on
bathing suits of black silk
Bronze shoes are worn with white as
well as tan-hued gowns
Directoire styles are indorsed by the
most fashionable women.
Large japanese metal buttons trim
summer coats of pougee.
Suede buttons trimmed in metal are
very effective for tailored suits.
Onion is the name that has been given
10 the modish golden-brown tint.
Medallions of black Chantilly lace
adorn some shirt waist suits Of ponges.
Shocking. gauging or cording are q
evidence on the smartest sunshades.
Pongee coats are lined with China
Or Japanese silk in red, green or black.
In broadcloth suits for street wear
fashion favors brown, gray and plum
shades
Dark green and deep purple roses are
conspicuous in hat trimmings this sea-
son.
There is a growing demand for
bronze footwear both for indoor and
outdoor wear.
Parasol handles are OF natural wood
or wood painted to correspond with the
color of the runshadp
Considerable vogue is predicted for
parasols OF plain silk hordered in rose
Or other floral design
Buttons are simulated on si.f shirt
waists by large CT small self-coioreC cir
eles embroidered in satin stitch.
BrOad-brimmed hats formed Of flow
srs are much fancied in Paris Hats
fashioned Of fruit combined with foliage
are also seen.
Newer than buttons OF bows for dress
garniture are tiny circlets Of satin or
velvet In rose tinted velvet these
wreaths suggest tiny roses.
Sailor hats have appeared this season
10 parrot green. heliOtrore. red and
dark porcelain blue. trimmed with but
ton roses to match.