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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
interesting Session of Parliament in
London, England.

London. March 6.-At the conclusion of
time in the House of Commons. today
Swift MacNeill Grsh nationalist moved
the adjournment of the House to call at
tention to the appointment of Lord Sell
borne as high commissioner IN South At
rica. he having filled the post of under
secretary of the colonies at the time of
the Jameson raid and during the friction
with the Transvaal prior to the ROer war.
Mr. MacNeill's motion was defeated at
Ii O'Clock p NJ. the government ajor-
ity being IS.
Mr. MacNeill speaking to the motion.
assailed Lord Selborne's record rs under
secretary for the colonies from 1885, to 1900.
during the period of the Jameson raid
which. he said. started the action leading
up to the Roer war
The motion afforded Premier Balfour
and Joseph Chamberlain an opportunity
four said he had wished on all grounds
that Lord Miner could have remained to
complete the work so we'll begun. but he
was certain that his successor would reap
golden opinions in his new sphere. He
said Mr.. MacNeilI's reason for the motion
was bad in every respect
Mr.. Chamberlain. in praiSing Lord Sell
borne's public record said the Beers were
able to forget honest differences. which
only were preserved by the opposition. not
because of any moral Indignation, but be-
cause they could make political capital
from those differences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
VICE PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS
Greeted by Loud Applause AS He As
sun1es tire Chair.

Washington. March e. The perial
session Of the Senate was opened today
by loud applause for Vice President
Fairbanks wh.n he appeared in the
chamber to preside. He ~ once raped
the Senate % order and prayer was of
fered ny Chaplain Hail. The first order
If the vice president was to direct the
secretary to read the Journal. Contrary
70 TIC usual order the reading was al
lowed to pro 'ctd IT, its conclusion.
The neN senators, Piles of Washing
ton. Bulkel"y Of Connecticut. Flint of
California. Nixon of Nevada.
At the expiration If the recess the
committee reported that the president
would at once send a message.
AT Los Assistant Secretary Barnes
arrived from the White House and at
l.H6 on motion Of Lodge the Senate
went into executive session.
At .".33 p NJ, the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
WAS A FAKE.
Sensational Exposure BY
New York SpirituaIist.
Woman Weighed 500 anu
Fought Hard Battle.
Clothed In Cheese Cloth Covered With
Phosphorescert Paint.

New York. March s-Calvert Fer
| wick a native OF Virginia. has caused
a sensational exposure Of a material
iZing medium in the l,t,ers I.exins-
ton avenue apartments.
In the midst of a stance in 4 crowded
room. the medium, a woman weighing
3ud pounds. was dragged shrieking from
her cabinet and tossed into the center
Of the circle Of 6upes. She fought ike
a trapped tiger. Furniture was smash
ed. men Knocked down and glass brok-
en- before the woman and he,. husband
were finally subdued. Then three gas
jets were lighted and the medium was
found gasping in the center OF the
room. clad in a mass OF gauze coated
with phosphorescent paint. Half ha"
spiritual garb and her head piece were
in the possession of Berwick.
According TO the Nirg,u;an his moth
en- resident or this ci:.-. has lo,t
thousands OF dollars in inves,n... Il
made through the advice "f thH spirits
are Berwick stated that h.. intnqdei I"
prosecute criminally and ,ili,ly th4-
mediums responsible for the losses.
The exposure was one CT the most
sensational and complete ever made in
this city. Berwick's cousin. Harrison
Grindley. was with him at the seance.
ana struck light while the fight was
going on in the cabinet. immediately
half dozen or more confederafeS at
tackled the two interlopers.
They were 'iOored in quick succession
and after great effort the woman was
dragged into the light. About her hung
mass of cheap chaeseclOth libtrally
Smeared with phOsphorescent paint.
while remarkable looking head piera
lad been torn away by Berwick II was
found to cOnsis: of the Top of an old
felt hat with the brim cut off. around
which had been wound yards nf the
cheese cloth.
A piece Of Old silk had been cut and
sewed to form a mask for the faca, The
silk was just transparent enough 10
give the outline of the features be-
meath.
tinkling music boz which had been
wound up just before Played Peace
Abide With Thee" during the fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
JOHN E. CHATHAM
A Chester Druggist Kills Himself. Wife
ard Mother-ln- Law.

chester, Pa. March s.-MrS. Isaac
Abrams was. today. found dead on the
floor at the home OF her son-in- law. John
l.. Chatham. druggist. ard the latter :
wife was found dying at hcr mother :
feet. Both Of thor skulls had been
crushed in with i banner. Chatham,
vaS fnl,nd in an adjoining room with
bullet wounds in his head An infant
child of the Galatians had been struck
with a hammer but was not seriously in
jrred. Chatham when found had 4 re-"
rolver clutched in his hand
" hen asked for a statement Mrs Chat
ham could only say: John did it
80 shots We're heard by the nei@hbors.
Chatham died. tonight. at the hos
pital where his wifa's death is mo-
mentarily expected. The baby'S head
was 9riz"d 10y a bullet and one Of the
ears was badly lacerated. but the lit
tie one was not seriously hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
me Senate Considers the Don;,;.,,
Question.

.' s'oh' March 1.-THE Dominican
- "as raised as soon as the doors
80, 'e""'e We're closed in executive
'oodS- One of the messages 70
Neu from the President called atter-
non I" ire protocol of an agreement with
me government of Santo Don,ineo h,.
"Ai'h the u ted States will undertake
|" '"houct the republics customs af,,ir
All an effort to liquidate its debts IN mn,
ne island government on more stahI.,
footing with other countries
ne message is the second tb,+ -, -,
=" from the President in relation tn
WV 'ie"'t' he message received. today
gave adoitlonal reasons which. in the
"pii'lon OF the President, the tre,t,.
should be acted on favorably
TIE procedure outlined by the nro,oooI
according TO the message. is held bv m,
President to be the only means az nro-
tectlns the interests of creditors in tho
United States who have Claims ae,i,,..
the Dominican government. and TN, ort,.
WAY by which creditors Of E,Ironea, COZ.
ernments may be given assuranc. ,bot
their claims will lie paid
The President says that this procedure
is the only course which will relieve tbis
country from the necessity of continual,
ly invoking the Monroe Doctrine against
invasion of European governments. H..
argues that it is Il safeguard against for
elgn entanglemcnts.
1T was pointed out in the message that
the proceedings of this government u.er,
IN response to the earnest request of III.
Dominican government.
The need of amending the treaty. yvos
urged by number OF senators and This
was not disputed by any senator, it nr,c-
tlcaly being agreed that the foreign re
latiOnS committee should be CHARGED with
the duty Of perf"ctins the document. or
at least of passing on it before the de-
tails of proposed amendments We're dis
cuSsed in the Senate
Senator Morgan said. today. that with
some amendments he might support the
treaty. that on matters OF this charlc-
ter he believed in being non-partis IN.
Senator Bacon declared that he, too
would consider the treaty from n nom
partisan point OF view and that there
We're some questions raised that should
he settled by the Senate In that connec-
ton he offered his resolution of inquiry
concerning the protocol Of Jan. II. 100
for settlement Of til" claims of the Sar
Domingo Improvement Co. and il was
referred 10 The foreign relations commit
toe.
Senator Morcan's protest also was Of
fered in a like manner to the foreign re-
lationS committee.
The treaty and message We're referred
To the committee and daily sessions will
he held until some conclusion is reached.
The nomination of the members of the
C.,bret We're referred to various commit
tees and reports Mere m:'de Immediately
ny polling the committees on the floor.
The nominations then were confirmed.
Those Of ex-Sanators Cockrcn and
tluarleS were confirmed without reference
to the committees in accordance with the
custom of the Senate Of showing courtesy
to former colleagues who nav" rern hon
ornd with federal appointments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
PAPERS FILED
In the Case of United States Against
General Paper Co.

st Faul Mimi. March 6-Answers were
f:led. today. in the case of the United
states against the General Paper Co. ct
a.. me case being generally known as
that against the paper combine
The General Paper Co. and o other de-
PENDANTS lied a general answer. the
Rhinelander Paper Co. filed separate
answer, and the Manufacturers Paper.
20. OF New York. filed y demurrer, DENY
ing that the complaint showed that the
United States was entitled to any discov
cry or relief from or against this COM
pan". The general answer made bv the
General Paper Co. and its % co-fefend
ants denies most of the alterations made
by the United States
The % companies and the General Com
pary admit. however. that an agreement
was entered into in Nay, 1900. under
which the General Paper Co. was ap-
pointed exclusive sales agent for the
other mills for a specified period. The
contract was to the effect that the Cen
eral Paper Co. should use its hest ef-
forts to keep the various mills in the
agreement supplied with orders at the
best reasonable prices.
1t is denied. however. that the General
Paper Co. had any authority to arhitra-
rily dictate the prices at which paper
should he sold or restrict the OUTPUT of
any of the mills
All contracts for sales secured by the
General Company for any of the mills
signing the agreement We're subject it
is claimed. to the approval of the indi-
vidual mills concerned
1t is specifically denied that any power
was conferred on the General Paper Co
whio h would enable it in any way to be
instrumental in restraining interstate
trade ana commerce The General Paper
Co. secured the orders for the various
mills. received a commission On these
sales and there the transactions ended
apparently. If any mill thought the
prices were too low, or the orders too
small. it was not bound by the agree
ment.
The Manufacturers Paper Co. of New
York, demurrs to the complaint. 1t de-
MES that it became a party to the general
Il agreement in 1902. or that it was 4 party
to a conspiracy to avoid competition with
the General Paper Co. or of its customers
agreement not to offer paper for sale in
competition with the General Paper Co.
in Wisconsin or west of the Mississippi
river. 1t prays that so much Of the com
plant as relates to 1t be dismissed az
the United States is clearly not entitled
to any discovery or relief from or against
it
TIL, United States has until the first
Mo. lay in April to reply to these an
swers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
GRAND DUKE
Vladimir Is Again Picked
for Assassination.
Receives Many Warnings and
Terrorist Notifications.
Terrorist Disguised As General
Sought Access to Vladimir. Saturday.

St Petersburg. Mar. $40 \. NJ
''fand Duke Vladimir. il is reported.
Las again been picked for assassina-
ZION. IN spite Of the promises contained
N the IMPERIAL rescript issued OIL
March }. on account of the rescript
recently Of several warnings and ter
i"rlSt notifications. the sentries about
Inc Grand Dukes palace have been
Goublcd ard ordered TO exercise specia,
watchfuln-ss. According to q currert
report ii ttrIogis- disguised in the uni
FORM OF Il general attempted to gain
access to the Grand Duke on Saturday.
tn being searched. the man was fourl
- BE- armed with i loaded revolver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

""sh company. and President Pepper of
'he Amalsamated Association of Street
ana Electric Railway Employees, will be
held, late this afternoon.
vice President Bryan. tonight. issued n
statement to the public in which he
Sald the company was willing To adjust
an matters presented by the employees
put that the men asked acquiescance to
their demands in seven hours. or by II
O'Clock. Mr.. Bryan said he would issue
an answer to the men at orce.
The Interborough officials. tonight
sent cards to every station on the sub
way and elevated system calling the at
teation of employees to the law relating
TO the employees on railroads endansering
life by leaving trains unguaried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
BRITISH STEAMER
Wi! Remain In Manila Until Repairs
Can Be Made.

Washington. Mar. 6.-I'pon the adj
vice of TIE department of state. Sec
Taft has oabled to Governor General
Wright at Manila. permission for the
British steamer Carlisle to remain in
Manila harbor until she has made nee
"ssarl repairs To her machinery.
Therefore the United States govern
ment itspl! is responsible for the safe
ty of the ship.
The Carlisle. a British ship charter
ed by the Russians and loaded with
supplies for the garrison at Port Ar
thur. sailed from NladivOstook No
vember % but owing to the blockade
could not make Il landing. She finally
lost her propeller and was worked in
10 the harbor of San Miguel. Later
she was lowed into Manila.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
OF Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmer
Meets In New Haven

New Haven. CT. March 6.-The an
nudl meeting of the general grievance
committee of the brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen employed on the New
York. New Haven K Hartford syS-
tenn began here. today. Officials of the
committee declared with much empha
sis that there was no basis whatever
for rumors of ap preaching labor
troubles rs far as their organization is
concerned. They said the especial pur-
pose OF the meeting WAS in response
to an invitation from the railroad Off
Gals to discuss the operation of the
brown deMerit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
STRIKE EXTENSIVE.
The Trouble Not Vet Over In St.
Petersburg.

st. Petersburg. Mar 7.-3.4O A. NJ.
The strike was resumed this mornine,
at the Putiloff Ouboukoff and several
ether works. and is now extensiv-
though not general. TIE men employ
cd by the American Westinshcusr
Company are also cut but they hav-
manifested the best Of feeling toward,
the management, saying that only TIE
refusal of the go, eminent to grant thn
demands of tie workmen regarding IT,.
Schiclovski Cancellation commission
Lad compelled them to strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
PNEUMATIC TRANSIT COMPANY
Organized In Trenton, N. j. With Az.
thoriz.d Capital Of $4,000 900.

Trenton. n. J.. March e.-The General
pneumatic Transit Co. with an au-
thorized capital Of $50. O0e, 0OV was iI,cor-
rorated here. tonight. $e.OOO,O00 Of the
stock to be preferred.
1t is understood that The company
represents consolidation OF various
pneumatic tube interests, Including
those in New York in which Howard
Gould Is connected. and the Batcheller
Pneumatic Tube Co. Of which John f.
Milho.1and Is president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
No DISTURBANCE
But the Police Do Not Relax Vioilance
in Warsaw.

Warsaw. Russian Poland. March a.
4.1b P. M.).-Tkere are no SIGNS OF
disturbances here bl: the authorities
have not released their vigilance. The
foreign consulates are guarded by SEN
tries notably the Germans where a let
ter has been received threatening to
blow up the consulate.
Most of the strikers have returned to
work and the street railroads are again
running. the men having been given
small concessions in the matter of
wages and hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
FULLY DECIDED.
Authoritively Stated that Chas. Ande'
son Will BE Appointed.

Washington. March 6.-There is au-
thority for the positive statement that
the President has fully decided upon
the appointment of Chas. w. Ander-
son. the negro lawyer of New York, as
internal revenue collector for the dis-
trict of New York. to succeed Chas. H.
Treat. who will be appointed to sue
coed Ellis II. Roberts, treasurer of the
United States atWashineton. These
changer. however. will not be made
until next June, when Mr.. Roberts
will have completed an elght-year
term
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
OUTDOOR MEETING
In eatoum Is Broken Up BY The Coz.
sacks

Batoum. Caucasia. March s.-Cossacks
today broke up an outdoor meeting ut
which speeches were delivered, chased the
audience into the courts OF houses ana
killed or wounded seven men and one NO.
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
TWO SUICIDES.
Young Man and Woman Suicides in
Boston, Mass.

Boston. Man.h 6.-Two suicides. in
one case by gas asphyXiation and in
the other by poison. vas the means IF
the d.-ath of man and young woman
in this city. The man was John Ma
honey of Manchester. y. H.. and his
body was found at the Hotel Stacey in
the South End whore his room was
fllod with gas an,d all the Crevices We're
stopped with paper an! Goth. The Wo-
man was Mamie Gordon, aged 70 who
killed herself by taking laris green at
the house of hcI employer in the Back
FAY district. she is SUI ed by two
sisters one Of whom lives in Bangor.
NJ. and the otter in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
WHAT WILL HE DO?
Congress Fails to Make Provision and
Sec. Taft Is Ia a Quandary.

Washington. March Owing To the
failure of Congress to provide new leg
islation for the government Of the
canal zone. Secretary Taft was con-
fronted with the question as to whether
be could continue to administer the af-
fairs of the canal zone. This question
.. tpdav decided ir the Affirmative
\ decision of the supreme court up
holding this exercise of authority is
quoted The canal authorities have
reen Informed Of the departments rul-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
WILL NOT PARTICIPATE,
Men Strike And Refuse TO Arbitrats In
st. PETERSBURG.

st. Petersburg. March 6.-More than
half the workmen of st. Petersburg are
out on strike. again. today. The Schid-
lovski mixed commission has been par
alyzed by the refusal of the men to
participate in a conference with rep
resentatives or the employees, and
therefore NJ. Schidlovski has PRACTICAL
ly discontinued his attempts to settle
the questions at issue upon the pro-
jected basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
TOTAL LOSS.
British Bark Mary A. Law Cannot 8
Repaired

london. March f.-The British bark
Nary a. Law. Captain Wetmore. ut Ea
hil Blanca. from Yarmouth. y. s. which
rs before reported went ashore while en-
tering port there and Vas afterwlrd
foited. has her bottom badly damaged
and her undnr-lcck cargo is submerged.
Tho chances Of repairin" tho vessel ar"
considered hopeless Her drCllload is he
iuc .iiSrh. rSrd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
JArAN'S EMPEROR
Sends Congratulations to President
Roosevelt.

Washington. Marcn 6.-President
Roosevelt today rec lived the felicita-
lions of the Emperor of Japan on his
and the good wishes OF
the Mikado for successful and pros
porous administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

"Died while trying to commit sui.
eide was the verdict Of coroner.s
jury in London the other day and it
was in accordance with the testimony.
The excitement of getting knife and
preparing to kill herself was fatal TO
Moi,d Marshall who had a weak hear,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

Cold storage ~ fruit in the Cnite1
Stat"s has grown to enormous proper
tons. nearly . 600 600 barrels of apples
having heen stored las year 1t is
found that if properly packed and
handled the fruit does rot sensibly de-
tcriorate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

A wall street banker. who is said to
be the head of one of the largest finan-
cial institutions of New York. is cred
tied with the statement that the for
tune of John D. Rockefeller will in
few wears amount to $1,000, 000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

RuSsia's Cross of st. Andrew has a
remarkable privilege attached to it.
All who are decorated with it have the
right once to demand pardon for a
Russian subject condemned to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

Partisan lady. claiming 10000
damages from her landlord because the
nois" OF the horses next door kept her
awake. produced as evidence a dress
bakers certificate showing that. owing
to want of rest. her waist had become
two inches smaller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

Before a Scotch judge may take HIS
seat on the bench he must conduct a
probationary trial to the satisfaction
OF his brother judges. Lord Ardwell.
APPOINTED PHI Chamber Judge by the
King, has just undergone the ordeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
LICENSE COMMISSIONER
Fem oval in Clouc ester On Account OF
Lack Of Business Experience.

Gloucester Mass. Mar. S.-Mayor
Macdonald. today removed iicens'
commissioner Horny F.. Londa"Gon. as
result q charges filed against him
Lack OF business experience is advance
ed as one of the reasons for the dis
missal. l.onderson is 4 years Of age
He claims that his removal was du
to political opponents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
A BONE
Is Discovered in Front Of Palace in
Madrid

Madrid, March ca bomb was discov-
cred. today, in front Of the palace Of the
Marquis de Pu"bla here. 1t was rerlov
ed III time to prevent an explosion.
The government believes that tine Incl
dents at Barcelona. yesterday, are part of
n general anarchist plot which developed
there prematurely before the arrange
mcntS AZ other Centers were complcte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

Lord Strathcona, opening the Colo.
NAL Exhibition at Liverpool. said the
next fifty years would witness an enor.
nous expansion of Canada to a ponu.
,ation equal to Great Britain and Ire.
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

Once a year the Archbishop of Tuam
breaches a sermon on health and
cleanliness. The national board Of
has issued a sanitary sermon as
pamphlet which sells at a penny; 1t
will, it is believed do much good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

The British Postoffice, which con.
trolls the telegraph system Of that
country. has decided to adopt the maine
''radie" for wireless telegraph fnes.
sages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

In one of the Argentine states q
graded tax on bachelors is provided to
drive men to matrimony. If. however.
man can prove that he has been three
times rejected he is exempt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
A Steamer Wrecked.

Cairo. Egypt, Mar. s.-The Italian
mail steamer Cairo has been wrecked
at the entrance of the Harbor of Alex.
andria. Her passengers have been
landed and it is hoped that her mails
will be recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07

A peculiar fact is that 1895 began on
Sunday and viii end OF, Sunday, ana
therefore has fifty-three Sundays. ThfS
will not occur again in Ito years,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-07
Have Agreed to Strike.

New York. Mar. s.-Manhattan Ele-
vatel and subway employees have
.oted II strike al A. NJ