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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
z eiolcine over sully,s Failure.

Manchester, Eng, March 19.-Cot-
ton manufacturers and operatives here
are opealy jubilant over the failure OF
D. J. Sully, the Cotton King yester-
day, and the town today wears almost a
holiday aspect. The Manchester Dis
patch says: at is with feeling of in
tense satisfaction that we record the
failure of d. J. Sully. For months
past this mans operations have been
the main cause of the most deadly dis
organization of the British cotton trade,
and the intense anxiety and the priva-
ton to thousands of families in the
county of Lancashire"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Big Oil Blaze.

Elizabeth, n. j., March 19.-Fire
wiped out the Bayway Refining Com
pany's plant, on Staten Island sound,
last night, entailing loss of 500, 900
and damaging the Pennsylvania and
Delaware Oil Company's property to
the extent of $15, 900. The fire broke
out at 1870 o'clock in the Bayway Re-
fnery. Its origin is unknown, bat the
Waterman in nearby factory says he
heard an explosion and a minute later
the building was enyeloped in flames.
The entire Elizabeth fire department
was called out and the fire tugs were called
into service, but the water was unable
to cope with the burning oil, and the
complete destruction Of the Bayway con-
Germ followed. The Baltimore q Ohio
railroad bridge was threatened and a
fire tug was sent from New York, arriy-
ing Just in time to get stream on enc
of the burning piers. The whole water
front was in danger at one time, but for
tunately the wind and tide did not turn
until after the oil plant had been con-
sumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Maid and Methodist Minister Missing

Philadelphia, March 19.-Owing to
the nature of reports which are in
circulation regarding the causes for the
absence of the Rev. Joseph A. Bennett
from the Methodist Episcopal Conference
which is in session here this week, Ben
nett's case probably will come before the
body for such action as its members may
be led to take. Bennett has been missing
from his home, at Conestoga Cen
ire, Lancaster county, for several days.
He has not reported at the con-
ference. Mrs. Bennett has no knowl-
edge of her husbands whereabouts.
They have five children. Miss Ida
Harnish, of Shenk's Ferry, one of
Benefits congregation, is also away.
Dispatches from various points in Lam
caster county say that there is a DISPOSE
ton among Benefits friends and those
who know Miss Harnish to connect the
absence of the pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

THE PRESIDENT, it is stated, has
again taken up jiujitsu, and this time ii
is the real thing. His instructors are
two japanese, who are masters in the
art of doubling a man up in agony with
gentle punch of the thumb or breaking
an arm with the twist ofthe wrist. There
are seven degree in iiujitsu. The Presi-
dents instructors have it mastered up
to the fifth degree, and Mr. Roosevelt
intends to have all FIVE Of them. With
the two japanese is a Japanese woman
who also is an expert in the art. She
is teaching jiujitsu to large class o.
Washington society women, whose has
bands are naturally in panic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
SATURDAY EVENING. MAR. 10. 1904.

THE MORNING after the presidential
election of 1876, when Mr.. Tildsn was
legally elected president, Mr.. W. Z.
Chandler, who was then chairman OF the
republican national committee, sent out
his famous telegram, "Hayes has lSo
votes and is elected Claim everything
and he has been doing so ever since
Until recently it was tacitly Admitted
that as Secretary of the Navy in the
Cleveland administration Mr.. w. e..
whitney was the "father of the navy,
but since Mr.. Whitney's death Mr.
Chandler has come forward as an appll-
cant fer this distinction and by his
peculiar methods might have established
his claim had not Senator Hale "butted
an" also as claimant for that honor.
The country would not care If Messrs'
Chandler and Hale engaged in a Kill
kenny cat fight over the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Potion &C OYSTER Beds.

Delegate NJ. NJ. Greene of the Vir-
ginia legislature, who was at the Capt.
toll in Washington yesterday, announced
that a committee from the Virginia leg
islature will meet a similar one from the
Maryland legislature at Annapolis
March % to consider the question of in
terstate control of the Potomac river
oyster beds. The Virginia committee
was appointed on the last day of the re-
cent session of the legislature of that
State. Its composed of State Senators G.
H. Walker (chairman), of Northumber-
land county; William II. Sale, of Nor
folk, and L. H. Machen, of Fairfax
county, and Delegates Greene, Hunley,
Stubs, Lyell and Cation.
Similar committees we're appointed by
the two legislatures several years ago
and conferred, but no joint action was
taken by the States. The Virginia leg
islature before adjournment continued
the existence Of the original committee
and authorized the filling Of vacancies
caused by failure of several of the origl-
nal members to return to the legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

The SHOOT case is becoming polltl'
cal embarrassment for the republican
leaders. IfMr. Smoot shall be expelled
from the Senate Utah, Nevada, Colorado
Montana and Idaho, where there IS a
considerable Mormon vote, will be put IN
the list OF doubtful States. If the Senate
shall fail to expel him there will be
eastern dissatisfaction to contend with.
1t is more than likely, therefore, that,
under the circumstances, decisive ac'
ton will be postponed until after the
election. In this regard says the Phil
adelphia Record, ga position on the
fence is confessedly awkward for the re-
publican elephant but there seems to be
no help for il"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

THE FIRST trust investigation by the
Bureau of Corporations of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor will begin
on Monday. The beef trust has been
selected by Commissioner Garfield and
Secretary Cortelyou as the corporation
to be Investigated. The Investigation
is intended more as an experiment to
see exactly what the bureau can do than
with any idea of dissOlving the trust.
The beef trust was selected partly be-
cause Congress wanted such an inquiry
and partly because it is recognized as
one of the closest corporations in exist
ence. The investigation is not to be
regarded as any general trust hunt, but
more as a test case. The administration
has already announced that it would not
run amuck among the trusts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Burned to Death.

Somers, Conn, March l9.-Charles
o. Shaw, aged 20, and Charles A. buck,
aged 20, both painters, were burned to
death in Shaw's house this morning.
The men had evidently been drinking
and had either let the fire in the
fireplace blaze up or overturned a
lamp. The house was burned to the
ground and the bodies were found in
the ruins. Buck lived about half
mile away with his wife, and five small
children, and visited Shaw, who lived
alone, last evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Well Again.

The many friends of John Blount will
be pleased to learn that he has entirely
recovered from bis attack of rheumatism.
Chamberlain Pain Balm cured him
after the best doctors in the town
(Monon, Ind.) had failed to give relief.
The prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many
times its cost.-For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

The SENATE, realizing the cOnstitu'
tional Importance of the President
action as a usurpation Of congressional
power, yesterday unanimously passed
resolution of inquiry directed at the
Secretary of the Interior, asking by what
authority the recent order was made that
all veterans over 60 years Of age should
be reasonable The President may
find that he went too far when he on
Thursday added several millions of dol
lars to the pension expenses in his en-
deavor to catch the old soldiers votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

THE House of Representatives has
finally decided to let the South alone in
regard to her elections and if legal
questions arise in these elections to let
the cases be settled in the courts. This
is a sensible conclusion. If the republic
cans of the House were to adopt any
rule for turning out southern members
the legality of the elections in many Of
the northern States might be brought
into question and as many republicans
as democrats ousted thereby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Riot In Convention.

Cleveland, O.. March ia riot oc-
Cured at the Goth congressional con-
vention today, in Turn Hall. The
Dick faction nominated Charles Leach
for chairman. The Foraker man for
the place was J. G. Ward. The Dick
faction claimed Leach nominated.
Temporary Chairman Hammer refused
to put the question. Leach attempted
to grab. the gavel. They clinched.
Hammer pushed Leach to the ropes.
Time was called but Leach paid no at
tention. Hanging to his man, and
pushed by both sides, Leach and Ham
mer got toward the doors. The riot SUBJ
sided but as yet there is no chairman
presiding. 1t took eight policemen to
quiet the crowd. No one was seriously
hurt. At 1920 the convention is still
chairmanless
The Foraker faction nominated j. G..
Beidler for Congress. The Dick fol-
lowers at first refused to accept this nomi-
alton, but finally did so, but made a
separate choice of delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Conductor Shot by Negro.

Chicago, March 19.-In a quarrel
over a transer Conductor Fl. G. Pierce
was shot and probably fatally wounded
by Frank PASTOR, a negro, in trolley car,
last night. In the panic caused by the
shooting Pastor escaped but was
captured after a desperate fight with
policeman Joseph Hill. In their haste
to reach the street several of the passen-
gers trampled on the wounded conductor,
who lay on the platform of his car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

time. Admiral Walker expressed the
opinion that a lock canal will do all the
work and that sea level canal will
never be built. 1t would take twenty
wears to build a sea level canal and from
$3.50, 900, 900 TO $500, 900, 600 against
Sl43. 600. 900 for the lock canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
More Riots.

Disturbances Of strikers are not nearly as
grave as an individual disorder of the sys-
TEN. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous ten
sion will be followed BY utter collapse, unless
of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bittes,
It's wonderful tonic, and effective nerVine
and the greatest all around medicine for run
down systems. Itdispels Nervousness, Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia and expels Malaria
germs. Only SOC, and satisfaction guaran-
teed by E. s. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

A COLORADO fruit grower has, it is
reported, succeeded in perfecting a seed
less apple. The new fruit, it is said,
in some particulars very much resem'
bles the seedless orange and the trees
have no blossom. Many people will
think that the nurseryman has lost more
than he has gained, for the sight and
perfume of the apple blossoms in the
spring are enjoyed by many as much as
is the fruit in the fall. So, from an es-
thetic standpoint, the seedless apple
tree will not be a success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
IL Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth of LaGrange, Ca. suffered
on his leg but writes that Bucklen's Arniea
Ulcers, Wounds, Piles. it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only % cts.
Sold by Z. 5. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19
Requisites of Success.

A heavy advertiser whose business
achievements are the subject of common
talk gives these as the chief requisites of
success "To have goods which will
please buyers 10 keep them constantly
before the public, especially by means OF
news PAPER advertising. - Philadelphia
Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

Fire which started in the hold of the
Leyland line steamer Albanian at New
Orleans last evening, is still burning
fiercely. The ships officers continue
the attempt to smother the flames with
steam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-19

By the blowing up of one Of the
Oriental powder company's mills, at
New Hall, Me-, today, two employees
were injured, one probably fatally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
The tiiqh School Fair.

The High School Athletic Association
fair had Il most suspicious beginning
at the johnson Opera house, Monday
evening" when the first night of the
three nights entertainment was held.
The affair was an Easter Monday ball
and it would appear that the event had
been looked forward to for some time
by the dancers of the city, as the ball
vas very largely attended and proved
proved one of the particularly pleasant
ones Of the season. The music for the
occasion was furnished by Monaghan'S
orchestra and was of the high order
for which the professor has ceputa-
ton. The floor was under the able
mana Gcment Of james Faulkner as
floor manager and he was assisted by
John NJ. Mcnamara. Cyrus Dolloff.
Fred Ring and Charles Messenger as
aids. Until a late hour the party in
dulgcd in the pleasures of the evening
ard when The first night had its conclu-
sion it Was after an event that had not
been marrcd by Il single unpleasant
feature. The fair will continue, this
evening, with the presentation of the
play. MI Bob.'' which, it is thought
will prove one Of the brightest and best
presented local plays OF the season, if
not for some years. A competent cast
Las the handling of it and the piece is
sure to make a hit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
On a Larceny Charps.

Thursday afternoon, young man,
Napoleon Cody, who gave Brunswick
as his home, was arrested on complaint
of Arl Wolrnnn. the proprietor or the
Depot Square hotel. 1t seems that
about noon Cody entered the office OF
the hotel and was left there while Mr.
Wolman went to his dinner upstairs
When the proprietor returned he saw
that n sum of money, about 80, was
missing from the cigar show case. This
case was locked with a paddock ana n
screw-cye fastening This fastening
had been easily unscrewed, the sliding
doors opened and the money was gone.
City Marshal Andrews was at once no.
tiled and Cody was located I'm South
Gardiner where he was held until Mar
shall Andrews went down after him. lie
was taken to the station in this city
and WAS identified by Mr.. Wolman and
his clothing was given search. Every
thing WAS removed even to his shoes
ana in the stocking of the last shoe
taken off was the missing money. Up
to this time Cody had disclaimcd all
knowledge of the whereabouts of the
money The hearing was held and
cody was sentenced to 60 days in jail.
1t was learned that Cody had only
come out Of Jail from a sentence OF lar
ccny from Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
SKOWHEGAN.
VILLAGE CORPORATION MEETING.
The Officers and Appropriations for the
Ensuing Year.

The annual Village Corporation meet
ing was held, Monday afternoon. in En-
CINE hail. Isaac Dyer was chosen mod
orator and the following officers were
elected: Clerk, George S. Webb; as
SCISSORS. Charles L. Young, Rufus Il.
Townsend. George f. Simpson. The
following appropriations were made:
$1,000 for borrowed money; $3.50 for night
watch: $500 for street lights; $2015 for
hydrant rental; $500 to pay the men OF
teh three fire companies; $500 for fire
department expenses; s215 to purchase
500 feet Of hose; $1,000 for corporation
expenses; $500 for new hydrant near
worstcd mill; $50 for fire alarm box
on Mt. Pleasant avenue. A committee
Of three was appointed to consider as
to whether the old engine house should
be repaired of new one built. Inc
committee is as follows: II. l.. Mitch
ell. c. A. Ross. j. p. Merrill The COM
mittee will report at a later meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Delegates Chosen for State and Dis
trict Conventions.

The Republicans of Hallowcll met in
caucus at City hall. last evening. for
the purpose of clccting delegates to
the Republican State and district con-
vcntions.
Mayor J. W. Fuller was chosen chair
man Of tn" caucus, AMI City Clerk L.
NJ. Henderson secretary.
The delegates and alternatcs to the
state convention to bc held at City
hall Portland. April "A. 1904. qualified
to vote in the selection Of six candi-
dates for electors Of President and Vice
President of the United States. and
four delegates at large and four alter
mates to attend the Republican ma
tional convention were:
DcleGatcs-J. w. Fuller Ben Ten
ney, G. S. Goodwin. G. G. Wall and
w. d. Spaulding.
Alternates-Luther Gray, w. A. VIM
ter. M. II. Gilman, J. +. Brann and
j. Y. Pettengill.
Tho delegates and altcrnatcs to the
district convention to be held at City
hall, Watcrville, April 10. to nominate
4 candidate for Congress were:
Delegatcs-F. N. Fish. Geo S. Pat
terson. II. L. Hunt. +. A. Tcnney and
II. A. Millikcn.
Alternates-L. w. Payson, S. Currier,
y. G. Skillin, G. X. Howe and w. II.
Niles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
NATIVE OF HALLOWELL.
Edward Page, Father Of Murdered Girl
at Weston, Mass.

Edward Page, the father Of Miss Ma
bel Page who was 50 brutally muir
dcrcd at the family home in Weston,
Mass, Thursday of last week, is a ma
tive of Hallowell, and is well remem-
bered by the older residents rerc.
He was a son Of the late David Page,
who was interested in the IIallowell of
so years ago and was one of the fore
most men of the city in social and
business life. Edward was one of a
family of eight children, the other sur :
vivinS members being his two sisters,
Miss Lizzie Page of Hallowell and Mrs.
Caroline Freeman of Chicago. Brothers
now dead were Benjamin, Horatio, Au-
gustus and D. Frank.
Edward Page. the father of the dead
girl, is a widower. He was formerly
quite prominent in the iron and steel
industry. He made a visit to Halo
well last summer and greeted many old
friends whom he had not seen for
years. He is an estimable gentleman
and will receive the very sincere and
heartfelt sympathy of all in his great
bereavement. Miss Lizzie Page of this
city is at present visiting a niece not
far from her brothers home.
The police investigation of the muir
der has not proceeded far enough as
yet to reveal the motive with any dis
thickness. SO far as know. Miss Page
was alone in the house when her as
sailant appeared. Her father and
brother were in Boston and the servant
WAS absent. The home is somewhat
remote from others ana careful inquiry
in the neighborhood 1T first failed to
bring to light the presence. Thurs .ay,
in that vicinity of any pedlar. tramps
or mysterious characters. A possible
clue now rests with the alleged pres
ence in the neighborhood of man said
10 be demented. and it is possible that
an arrest will follow.
The murder was not followed by rob-
berry, so far as known, and Mr. Page
stated that he knew no one who har-
bored i'll will against his family. while
in the house the relations have always
been of the most amiable nature.
No weapon has been found. but the
police are of the opinion that the
wounds were inflicted with hunting
knife of broad blade. 1t is recalled
that some time ago a tramp. apparently
an Italian. called at the Page house,
asking for food. and his request was
refused owing to the rough appearance
of the men.
One of the officers at work on the
case says: We have found absolutely
nothing on the premises to give the
least Indication as 10 the identity of
the murderer. The weapon with which
the killing was done has not been dis
covered. The note left on the table an
nouncinG that Miss Page was going to
Boston to see her brother Harold, who,
she was told. presumably by her muir
dcrer. had been injured and was in the
hospital was Undoubt edly written by
Miss Page on paper belonging in the
house. Had Miss Page only indicated
in her note who gave her the informa-
ton, it would, of course. be much easier
for us to get down to something in the
case. Her failure to do this makes the
killing Of Miss Page the blindest mys-
terry that l have ever had anything to
do wi. :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
OAKLAND. In
Death Of Samuel r. Hersom.

Samuel r. Hersom, highly esteemed
citizen, died. Saturday morning, April
., after short illness. Mr.. Hersom
was veteran Of the Civil War. ne
joined Sergeant Wyman Post, G. A. H..
soon after its organization in 1888, ana
was past post commander He was
a member Of Messalonskee Lodge, TO.
113. +. and A. NJ, and also member
Of Oakland Lodge, A. o. u. w. About
Is years ago he was appointed deputy
sheriff by G. T. Stevens, who was az
that time high sheriff Of kennebec
county, which office Mr.. Hersom heid
up to the time Of his death. He was
prominent in town affairs, having heiu
at different times various town offices.
He is survived by brother, Martih
Hersom Of Revere, Mass, and sister,
Olive A. Boardman Of this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05
CITY COUNCIL.
The Appropriation Bill Reported and
Passcd-Othcr Matters.


The regular meeting Of the city coun-
Gil WAS held, Monday evening. and was
called to order by Mayor RUSSELL The
rolls of Alert Hose, Eagle Hose. A. NJ.
Spear Hose, II. w. Jcwctt Hose. Con-
tinentai Hook and Ladder and Hose
steamer, City of Gardiner and steamer
CobbOssce companies were received and
accepted. l.. A. Peacock vas appointed
special police for the city proper and
Harry F.. I1amlin for South Gardiner
The appropriation bill had its Begin
ming in the common council where il
was presented by Mr.. Ward Of the fl
nance committee. The bill was given
its first reading. the rules We're sus-
pended and it was given it's second
reading and was considered by sections
No objections We're made in either
board to any item and the bill was
passed in both boards. An explanation
was made that the contingent fund was
made small on account Of a large bal
ance remaining from last year. The APP
preparation bill was as follows:
Gardiner, Me, April 4. 1904.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council:
The joint standing comittee on finance
has considered the subject of appro-
priations for the ensuing year and re-
specially submit the following report
and order.
In common council, board of alder
men concurring:
That the sum of eleven thousand. two
hundred dollors (s11.200) be granted.
raised and appropriated in money to
be expended in making and repairing
the highways, bridges and sidewalks
within the city Of Gardiner as the law
requires. and the assessors are here
by directed to assess the aforesaid sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-05

The city team had rather an unusual
experience. Monday forenoon, and one
that might have resulted very disas-
trously. The crew has been engaged in
hauling the scrapings from Water
street to the lot on the corner Of Wa
ter and Vine streets and while the
men who had the team in charge wcre
otherwise engaged that morning the
horses walked off the edge of the steep
bank that rises from the Water steet
side. The heavy cart followed them
and the rig" piled down over the en-
hankment and landed right side up at
the foot Of it. Not bit of injury was
sustained either by the horses of to the
cart.