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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
A ROYAL YACHT.
King Edward To Have New Boat fol-
Pleasure Purposes.

London, March 2S-'rhe contract fol
building King Edwards new yacht has
been secured by Inglis. the Glasgow
yacht builder, who has constructed a
number of yacts for American million
aires. The royal yacht will be of 2oU
tons and will be fitted with turbine en-
gines
The present royal yacht Victoria and
Albert has never been success and for
this reason it has been determined to
build a new yacht for King Edward
She is to replace the old Osborne and
will be named the Osborne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
IN EIGHT ROUNDS
Sullivan Wins From Douglas At Bout
In Chelsea.

Chelsea. Mass March eS.-"Tommy'
Sullivan OF Lawrence, knocked out
Fred Douglas OF Savannah. Ga. at the
Douglas Athletic Association. tonight.
IT. the eighth round of a bout sched-
uIed for Is rounds. The fight was Sui
livan's from the start and on three oc-
casions. he fioored his opponent. the
blow which put an end to the fight was
a clean one and was SO powerful that
Douglas remained unconscious for 10
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
A PANIC
Caused by Lively Blaze In New York
City.

New York. March ga tri1ling blaze
caused by the ignition of newspaper
from a spark from an electrical ap-
paratus. in the shirtwast factory of
Max Rolph which occupied the five up
per floors Of six-story building in
Walker street Friday started panic
among the 100 girls employed there.
There is but one exit. besides the fire es-
capes. this being me narrow steep stair
way, leading from all the floors
When the cry of fire was raised the
girls crowded down this stairway falling
over and trampling upon each other in
their mad fear and before all were out a
dozen of them tainted from fright and
slight injuries. The fire was eXtinguish-
ed with little damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
DEADLOCK UNBROKEk.
Bangor City Government Unable to
Elect Subordinate Officials.

Bangor, Me-, March 2S.-The deadlock in
the city COVE nment on the election OF
subordinate officials had not been broken
early today. when adjournment was ia
ken until o'clock p. NJ. April ). The
sessions. which continued all day and
during the night until 2i7 A. Nj. today
resulted in the election of only eight Off
Gals. seven of whom were decided upon
at the forenoon meeting. In each case
the Democrats were victorious. the vote
standing IA to Ii and Mayor Pierce who
is n Democrat. breaking the tie in then
favor. In the contested cases the Repuo-
licans continued to vote for two candi-
dates so that there was no chance for :.
tie and the Democrats lacked one vote
OF the necessary majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
WATER RECEDING
Mohawk River Has Passed the Danger
Point at For.3a, N. Y.

Fonda, y. Y. March 2S.-The high
water in the Mohawk valley has great
ly rccedcd. today. Traffic has been re-
sumcd on the New York Central rail-
road although trains from the west
are late. because of the weakened con-
dltion of the tracks. The ice gorge at
Fort Plain, Cana joharic and Hoffmans
remain intact which means that the
canger is not yet passed. The wealth.
er is very warm today and another
sudden rise is looked for. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
THREE MORE CASES
Of Cerenro Spinal Meningitis Reported
in Lowell.

Lowell. Mass. March &-Thr@e NOR
cases of cerehro spinal meningitis. or
spotted fever. were reported at the BOARD
of health office. today the victims being
children. One is IA years old and the
total of ,. cases since Jan. l. ard /" cases
have thus far proved fatal. Although
adults have been numbered with the
stricken ones. the average age Of thGS.,
seized with the fever has been ~ years.
The pcrccntag" of deaths thus far is
about A. but that percentage is subject
to violent change because of the natur'-
OF the disease.
Five OF those under treatment now arc
in serious condition and it was presaSed
by doctors. today. that the death roll
would Swell within the next Il hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
MRS. INcERSCLL WON.
Awarded $4,000 from the Davis Es-
tate in Montana.

Boston. March 2S-Judgment for Mrs.
Elva InGcrsoll. widow of Robert G. In
grrsoll. in the sum of $4,000 with interest
against the trustees of the estate of the
late Andre j Davis of Montana. was
ordered. today, by Judge Putnam Of tho
Jnitcd States circuit court. This was an
action instituted by Mrs. InSersoil against
the Davis estate to receiver fees for ser
vices which she claimed her husband rem
drrcd tn the late Davis, who was 4,
wealthy miner in Kansas. When Mr.. Da
Wis, died his relatives entered into a con
test for his property. The contest was
settled ny Compromise. Mrs. Ingersoll
sued on the ground that she should recov-
or on the divided estates and this con-
tention Judge Putnam upholds. TIL" in
tcr,st is to be paid from April l, 1897, to
date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
TWO RETURN.
Psroied Russian Officers Reappear Ir
San Francisco.

Washington. March 2S.-The state
department has notified the Russian
government that two of the three Of
ncers of the Lena. who broke their pa
role at San Francisco about two
months ago and returned to Russia.
have reappeared at San Francisco, ana
surrendered to Rear Admiral McCalla.
commandant of the navy yard at Mare
island.
1t is understood that they were or
dered back by the Russian govern
ment rs soon as it was made aware of
their conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
A FOOT AN HOUR.
Mohawk River Falling Fast at Semen
ects.iy, N. Y.

Schenectady. y. Y. March %-Ihe .h h.,
has gone out of the MohaWk riVt. IT, az r-,tn
civ and the water is falling at the III
OF 4 foot an hour. The gorg" ~ lhc r,art
near the citys water pumping p, r,,1
about two miles west OF the cay; ~, p'" IN,
ut \ O'Clock this morning. ana W r,s
went out with the rush of waters. !. ,hc
this gorge that caused the Hood N t ~.
canal, last night. and thTeitehrni ="
city's water and light SUPPLY. nn i
heavy rain comes, no furthcr Hi'e-
feared at this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
MERELY A HOLIDAY.
Charles Schwab Is Not In Europe Or
Business.

Paris. March 2S-Charles NJ. Schwab
and family arrived in Paris. today. from
Cherbourg. In the course of an inter-
schwab said his visit to Europe was
merely for holiday during which he
would make an extensive motoring tour
or France. He gave an emphatic denial
TO his reported Intention to seek con-
tracts from the Russian government and
sad he would not visit Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
HEAVY PASSENGER LIST.
The Steamer Dominican Arrives at
Portland From Liverpool.

Portland, Me-, March 2S.-The
largest list of passengers landed at
the Dominion line steamship Dominion
from Liverpool via Halifax. There
went to points on the Grand Trunk
railway.
The Vancouver which sailed last
week with 1870 second and 6S6 third
class passengers will bring about 200
passengers here. The Dominion was
delayed eight hours by fog after leav-
ing Halifax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
INQUEST IN PROVIDENCE
To Determine Cause of the Death Of
Catherine Sullivan.

Providence. r. l., March 2S.-Coron-
er Lincoln began an inquest. today.
into the cause of death of Catherine
Sullivan. whose husband is held in
$4,000 surety on technical charge
of manslaughter. The woman died
about a week after the police found
her in II semi-conscious condition by
the road near the Pawtucket line. Her
body was covered with bruises and
oontusions ard an autopsy indicated
hemOrrhage of the brain and uraemic
disorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
500 DAMAGE
The Extent Of the Loss to the Schoon
er Ella May.

Portland. Me-, March os.-The Rockport
schooner Fila May. which returned to port
alter being in collision. was pulled onto
the marine railway. today. The only dam
age found was a split mainsail and two
chain bolts pulled out and the cost of re-
pairing will not be over 500. The captain
reports the cOlliding vessel as the fishing
schooner Sunbeam. of Boston, which con-
timed apparently uninjurcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
VAST ICE FIELDS
Prevents Frien'1iy Vessels Helping the
Stranded Steamer Mimic.

Georgetown. i. +. l.. March %-lhr
steamer Stanley is unable to go to the
assistance of the government steamer
Mimic. " hich went ashore off THIS Pofl,
Yesterday. The Stanley is in the hirDor
and is unable to get near the stranu'i
steamer on account of the ice. The MN
to has sustained no d;tmag" and II Is
thought after her cargo has been dis'
charged she can he hauled off without Sc
rious difficulty The only immediate dan
ger is that ii storm might drive ares
quantities OF ice against the vessel ana
damage her. The Mimic. like the Stihieh.
is used 10y the government to nainti.i
communication in the winter bctwsch
Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
SPECIAL GRAND JURY
Considers Case Against Trem5lay
Brothers for Murder.

Burlington. VT. March Ga sp"ci Il
grand jury was convened here. today. 1"
consider the cases of Dennis Trcmbay
and Louis Tremblay. charged with the
r,urder Of Louis LamOra at Winoosk on
jan 8 last. I.amora's body was found
in front of his house. and the Trcmblay
brothers, who were brothers-in-law of
the dead man. were arrested on suspicion
and later held for the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
HEAD ON COLLISION.
On CantiviIcr Bridge at Niagara Falls
Between Express Trains.

Niagara Falls. n. Y. March "A
Michigan Central and Il Perc Marquette
train came together in A head-on COLI
sion on the American end of the can't
viler bridge. today. Three cars were de-
rallied and pitched over into the stree,
below Il distance of 20 feet. carrying with
them Il switchmnn's shanty in which wa,
seated Patrick Whalen. a switch tender.
George kehlme of Niagara Falls. the
conductor of the Pere Marquette train,
also was badly bruised and injured in
formally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
FIVE MEN DROWNED
In Missouri River by the Overturning
of Skiff.

st. Joseph. Mo. March 2S-Five men
have been drowned in the Missouri riv-
er here. The dead:
William Lewis. Oscar Lewis. Harry
Talent, Harry Smith. Howard Hutcha-
son.
The men We're engaged in dyke build
ing operations on the Kansas side of the
river opposite the water pumping sta
flon. They attempted to cross to their
homes in a skiff. Waves overturned
the craft in midstream and all were lost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
STRANDED SPARTAN
lightened by Taking OF Of $50 Tons
Of Miscellaneous Freight.

Block Island. r. L.. March os-Ry
Tightening 80 tons of miscellaneous
freight. today. from the stranded steam
er Spartan, the wreckers have cleared
her main deck and saved about half her
cargo.
diver made an examination of her
bottom. today. and reported as far as
he was able to see, the injuries were not
too serious to be overcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
Steamer Mimic Eloated.

Charlottetown. P. f. l.. March Is
The government steamer Mimic which
ran ashore on Fanmure Island Reef
was towed off at high tide. today by
the steamer Stanley. The Mimic is
apparently uniniured AMI proceeded to
Georgetown under iler own steam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
INSURGENTS WINNING.
Are Making Things Warm TOR Inv
Government in Arabia.

GGns5tn,'f from Hodcija dated March -
the town OF sanaa capital Of Ye n',t v PrH
vince. Arabia was still holding Wsn, out Yerim
the n,cssnse sonthward of Sanaa, an
hhd ~ northward have fallen into oo lne
hands Of the insurgents. ana aIit '
tain fortress of Ibb was surTounueu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
50 YEAR a PER CENT. BONDS
To Amount Of 100000 Taken Up by
Boston Banking House.

Boston March 2S-Thc trustees of the
Massachusetts Electric Companies have
sold to a Iastnn banking firm Sl,GJ0 00H of
Old Colony Street Railway AMI Boston
x Northern Street Railway -O-yraI 4 pc:
cent bonds. These bonds have been held
in the treasury of the underlying roads
and arc part of the issue of which 2,000oN
were sold last August by the M3ssactu
sets Electric Companies trustee to pri-
y.tte investors at %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
CAPT. KENNlSTON
Well Known Rockiand Captain Dies
Tuesday.

ROckland. Me, March 2s.-Capt. Ed
ward c. Remission. we'll known sea
captain. died Tuesday on the anniversary
of his sd birthday.
He began his career on the Great lakes
and has comma nded and owned the three
masted schooners Nellie T. Morse, Vim.
H. Allison and Mary f. Lynch He
leaves a wife and three daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29

There is no trouble in London over
whether street car will stop or where
II viii stop. At certain points along the
streets are posted painted white. The
cars stop as these posts. They do not
run past them or slow down when they
reach thom-they stop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29

When a London magistrate the
other day discharged Russian who
had been accused Of some petty offense
the Russian Frustrated himself and
kissed the floor three times. Then he
arose, bowed to the court and dspart-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
FRENCH CRUISERS
Leave Tangiers To Escort Emperor
Through the Straits.

Tangiers. March 2S.-Two French cruis-
ers left. today. to escort the steamer
Hamburg. with the Emperor of Germany
on board. through the straits.
Mulai Abdel Malek has arrived here TO
welcome Emperor William.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
1860 TRADE UNIONS
In Boston Urged to Affiliate with Ma
tional Federation.

Boston. March ,S.-All of the 1000 Local
trade unions of this state VIII he urged
again to affiliate with the state branch
Of the American Federation OF Labor.
About GOO arc now enrolled. The state
executive council has new decided to SEND
a letter to the intcrna tionaI officers nj
every labor union Of tn" country asking
them to request the locals of their unions
ir this state to affiliate with the state
hrlnch ut once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
ARM ED MEN
And 1Iocohounds Pursuing Eseap''
Convicts in Texas.

Houston. Texas. March 2S.-Arm nercb hing
with trained bloodhoundS are n,,n:a,
ten IL. at Arcola and Houston. for y s me-
GRO gro convicts who made their ESCAPE h 5ur
day night. s? far three h,o OF E tl,rlr' road
lcadinp into Houston is guarded ciose'''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29

Field Marshal Lord Roberts has I'M
yelled IL the Central Synagogue, Lon
don. memorial to the Jewish soldiers
who fell in the British army in the
South African campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
Japanese Loan Ficated.

New York, March ?S.-The Ameri-
can allotment of s75OOO.O 900 Of the new
sl5O.0o0.OG0 japanese loan was offered
to the public, today. at the price of
SI3s per cent. plus accrued interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
A New Entry.

Washington, March 2S.-Commander
Netbin ghaus, the naval attache of the
German embassy. announces that the lat
est entry I'm the transatlantic Yacht race
for the German Emperor's cup is the
schooner Fleur De Lys, owned by Lewis
A. StimsOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29

The German university town of
Heidelberg is to have a new railway
station costing $6,000.000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
c,vernment Business.

Washington. March ?s.-GoyernnseguT1 49,:
Mas.'i" From internal revenue. S .ss e;:,
customs custom 5000. sss: miscellaneous s'''''
E~nonditures. S1.S70.0O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind. Bleeding. or Protruding
Files. Your druggist will refund money II
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you In
3 to IA days. Soc. dzSeootf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29

RI cuRE A COLD IN ONE OA1
r,,.o T.xative Bromo Quinine Tanie' :.
All druggists refund the ..'o a;s,ature
fails to cure. f. W. dro' wrtf
is on each box. zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
FUNERAL OF! PATRICK CURTIN.
Services Held This Morning at His
Late Home.

The funeral of Patrick j. Curtin took
place at $50 o'clock this morning from
his late hons. 40 eth street northeast,
under the au&piceA of Kit Carson Post, G.
A. r. The @maihs were conveyed to st.
Joseph's chuxeh, Nhere requiem high mass
was sung. The bur}al. with military honors,
was at Mount Oilyet.
The death ~ NJ. Curtin occurred sud
denly rhursSey morning from acute indi-
gestIon. He ia heen a resident of Wash
ington for d3ty wars, and was the first
official nsIf,aastsr appointed in the Dis
trict. For number of years he cor
Quoted taiI9fins adjustment under the
old Willard Hotel Hnd at 18th and G streets
northwest. ana it Jas his boast that he had
ssmade more. great men than any other
tailor in this country Being asked to
explain, Mr. Curtin would reply:
II made their clothes, and good ones at
that and you know according to the old
saying clothes make the man.
Among Mr. Curtiyps former patrons were
men high in official and legislative circles.
He was an earnest worker all his life in
the cause OF temperance and was regarded
as a very charitable man. being affiliated
with the st. Vincent de Paul Society, the
G. A. r. and other organizations He was
noted as a conscientious, Woodworking re-
publican and worked faithfully for the sue
cess of his party. He was warm friend
of Alexander r. Shepherd and served the
District In several capacities during the
time suffrage was in vogue here.
Deceased is survived by his widow. four
J. Blake Clark, Mrs. Thorn
as j. Clark. Mrs. r. H. Studs, Mrs. j. G.
HuddlestOn, and two sons, MeSsrs. j. n.
Ind F. r. e. Curtin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

the time. The evidence of Engineer Crump
was that his engine was moving very slow
ly when the accident occurred, and that he
was not aware he had run over man
until informed of it by Mr.. Latham. Hurst's
body. which was cut completely in two.
tender
Mr. Latham told of his narrow escape
from sharing the fate of his companion.
Both were attempting to cross the track in
front of the shifting engine in order to
avoid an incoming train on the main line
They stepped Immediately in front of the
engine which was moving SO slowly that
1t had not attracted their notice.
Funeral services over the remains of
Hurst will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 3 o'clock from the undertaking pariors
of w. Domaine & Son.
Corporation Court Proceedings.
In the corporation court yesterday. Judge
Barley presiding a decree was entered In
the case of the city council against Mar
garet A. Hayner, confirming the report and
appointing Gardner L. Boothe commission
er of SALE A decree was entered In the
case of the city council against Samuel
Thomas referring the matter to III. N.
Garner for report. Marie Murphy was ap-
pointed administrators for the estate OF
Charlotte Kessler. DEGREES for distribu-
ton were entered in the cases of s. II.
Lunt, administrator. against Margaret ~E.
O'Neal ct al, and OF w. N. McNair against
Mary Baker ct al. Sarah Blackburn was
appointed Administrative for Addison Black
burn.
Death Of Alfred Roberts.
Mr.. Alfred H Roberts leading citizen
of Mount Vernon district. Fairfax county.
ana well known In this city. died yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
ALEX ANDRIA AFFAIRS
VERDICT REGARDING THE DEATH
OF MoRDECAI HURST.
Coroner's Jury Finds He Was Acct
dentally Killed-Corporation Court
ALFRED Roberts Dead.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 25, 1905.
A coroner's jury summoned by Justice
julius Potion, acting in the absence of
Coroner Purvis, met yesterday afternoon at
the undertaking rooms of w. Domaine &
Son, on King street and conducted an In
quest over the remains of Mordecai Hurst.
the railroad detective, who was killed
Thursday evening in the yard of the
Southern road The jury was composed of
the following: Messrs. Harry Hammond,
foreman; ]. Matthews. John n. Trimver.
Richard Gibso,l and James Roche,
The jury re .urned verdict finding that
Hurst had ONE to his death by being
accidentally Struck by a locomotive. The
question OF blame was not touched upon In
the verdict.
Among those examined were Engineer
Carey Crump. who was In the cab of the
engine which struck Hurst. and Mr.. Hugh
Latham, also an employe Of the road. who
was walking with the unfortunate man at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25

after a short illness at his home near
Woodlawn. He was about ifty-eight years
of age. and was son of the late Robert
F. Roberts of Cameron" near this city
He was a brother of Messrs. Walter and
James Roberts. His wife and three chill
dren, two sons and daughter survive.
The death of Mr.. Roberts Is deeply re-
GREETED by a large circle of friends in AL
exandria. The funeral arrangements will
be completed later.
General and Personal.
A dance was given last night at Nc
Burney's Hall by the Alexandria German
Club Several out-of-town guests were
present. The german was led by Judge
Louis c.. Barley.
The Virginia Glass Company. 1t is I'M
derstood, will rebuild it's plant. which was
destroyed by fire in West End last Saturday
night.
Mrs. Maggie Stone, formerly of this city
but now of Richmond. is visiting friends
in Alexandria.
Mr.. Ernest Domaine, who is studying
civil engineering at the University of Vir-
ginia. paid brief visit to his parents here
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
General and Personal.

Adolph Weber was convicted In the first
degree for killing his mother. at Auburn.
Cal.s "Wednesday. Weber. who Is only twenty
years old. was tried for the murder of his
mother. but he is also accused of killing
his father, sister and brother, and of burn
ing the family residence. The tragedy oc-
Cured November 10. 1904, at Auburn.