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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
GERMAN NAVAL INCREASE
Is Opposed by the Socialist Leader,
Herr Bebel.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-In the Reichstag.
yesterday, during the discussion of the
naval appropriations, Herr Bebel, the
Socialist leader, said that If Germany
accepted the naval leagues guidance
she would. it was estimated. spend
$7S1, go, 600 on additions to the fleet.
Germany. he added had better aim
at the culture of her people and the
amcliOration Of social conditions rath-
er than waste the proceeds of labor on
useless ornaments.
against whom are these immense
naval preparations directed?" asked
Herr Bebel.
"England? We can never compete
with England on the sea. We have not
the money nor is such rivalry essential
to our security. Sea power is necessary
to England, but not to us.
France? The superiority of our
land forces is Il sufficient guarantee of
our safety.
"Russia? She will require decades to
rccuperate.
North America? War with her is
unthlnkable."
Herr Hchel affirmed that the inOrdi-
nate Increase of the feet. its doubling
as the naval league demanded, would
be i'll vain as respect to policy and be-
You'd Germany's means as in respect
to finance and the price it would cut
from the skin of the workingrnan.
The speaker criticized the Emperor for
[, lCprdphmg his commentator 10
the naval league and other members Of
German loyal families for their cordial
n ,.l, IT n1 n
double the fleet.
Admiral Won TirpitZ, secretary OF the
admiralty, replying briefly, said that
Emperor William only gave his &C
acknowledgement of the aims of the ma
val league and not of amy specific pro-
gram.
The secretary added that navy
strong in proportion to the nation $
strength was an essential part of the
lattcrs development.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
TWO ARRESTS MADE
~ connection With the Defrau.dinq Of
Jordan, Marsh & Co.

Boston. Feb. 26.-t'pon warrants
charging them with the larceny of $50
o'o from Jordan Marsh & Co, depart :
heht store proprietors, during the past
i've years. John +. Kcefc, aged "a wears,
Of HG' Blue HUI avenue, and Charles
IL Gretsineer. II years. of 233 fremont
street. were today, arrested by head
quarters inspectors. The arrests were
made III connection with what the 20
lice alleae was a deep laid plot to de-
fraud the company.
Dennis II. Carroll, 81. also of S05 Blue
Hi avenue, WAS arrested earlier in the
month in connection with the case.
The prisoners We're employed in the
shipping department Of Jordan Marsh
co. and ale alleged to have manipulate
ed fraudulent bills for goods oStensibly
purchased from reputable parties. in
such manner that they secured
checks for the amounts and divided the
proceeds among themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
HOUSTON AND AUSTIN
Statues Unveiled in the House-Minor
Bills Passed.

WASHINGTON Feb o6.-The House. Sat
urday, divided its time. between lcSisa !,
ton and patriotic exercises. An hOur anu
"A half was spent in passing minor bills.
The same period was devoted to con-
sideration of the sundry civil Oppropria-
ton bill without eaching a conclusion Oh
that measue.
Leyislati then gave way to oratory,
i'll which many members participated IN
honoring the memory of sam Houston
and Stephen F. Austin. following when
the marble statues OF each. Whlch nave
been placed in Statuary hall by the Stdte
of Texas were formally accepted.
An attempt by MIR. Adamson. Ga, to
add $4,000 to the amount for topograph-
zeal surveys in the sundry civil bill re-
suited in a severe arraignment of the
minority by Mr.. Hemenway, Ind.
democrats, he said. never ceased crit
icism of Republic rule on the ground Of
extravaganza. and yet when 1t came to
vote on appropriations they were found
supporting increases.
surveys of public lands. he said, was only
opposed ny two Democrats and the pres
ent proposition came from that side.
He was interrupted at > O'Clock by the
special order accepting and thanking the
state of Texas for the Houston and Aus
tin statues.
On motion of Mr.. Cooper, Tex. the spec-
ial order was read. Mr.. Garner Tex.
was invited by Speaker Cannon TO pre-
side, and resolutions accepting the stat
ueS were read
THESE resolutions were made the text OF
remarks by Mr.. Cooper. He was followed
by Mr.. Richardson. Tenn, Clark. Mo.
Stephens. Fields, Pinckney. Gillespie and
Slayden. all of Texas. and Gibson. Tenn.
The address was listened TO by crowded
galleries. In Statuary hall the statues
of Austin and Houston We're made con
spicuous of backgrounds of large Ameri-
can flags and decorations of wreaths sur
rounding huge white star with the word
Texas"
These wreaths We're Presented by the
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
ANOTHER NORTHEASTERN.
Exposed Stations Along the Coast
Again Battling a Storm.

Boston, Feb. 2G.-Thc second steamer
within a week reported Il storm along
the southeastern New England coast
today. giving exposed stations like
BLOCK Island. Nantucket and Highland
Light stiff northeaster with some
SHOW. Farther off shore the storm was
still more severe and at noon. today.
the Nantucket lightship was plunging
about in a terrific sea- which has not
subsidized at dark. although the wind
had backed from the northeast TO the
norti!-nOrthwest. showing that the
storm was hurrying along in the path
of the Gulf stream. 1t is expected that
incoming steamers will bring reports
of tempest weather off the coast.
Tho heaviest surf in years has been
laundering OH the New England coast
for the past four days and today'S
storm will probably serve to continue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
SENATE FORECAST.
Seven Important Bills to Be Considered
This Week.

Washington Feb. 26.-At the begin
ming of the last week of the present
session only one of the regular appro-
priation bills has been finally acted on
by Congress and approved by the Pres
ident. This is the Legislature, executive
and judicial bill. Six other supply bills
have passed both Houses and are in
conference. With only five days of the
session left. the Senate still has seven
of the most important appropriation
bills to consider in whole or in part.
OF these seven the naval and Indian
bills have been partly read and some
features of the naval bill has been dis
cussed. Senators generally appreciate
| that the task of completing considera-
ton Of these measures before the close
of the session at Il O'Clock, next Sat
urday, is gigantic, but none of them
doubts that it will be accomplished.
All-night sessions are probable the last
few days of the week.
The weeks work will begin with vot-
| ing on the Swayne impeachment trial.
| The Senate will convene for the pur-
pose of taking up that matter at $50
A. NJ, Monday. and it is expected that
| Tue NOliilS W ia eoISuhiC ooooe eAAi
hours of time. No debates will be al
| lowed.
| A separate vote will be taken on each
of the Impeachment articles and on ev-
cry vote each senator will be expected
! to rise formally in his place and say
whether he considers Judge Swayne
| guilty or not guilty. A two-thirds'
| vote will be necessary to impeach ON
| any one of the charges.
AS soon as the Swayne case is dis
posed of the naval appropriation bill
| will be taken up and that will be fol-
lowed by the Indian, the post office and
pension appropriations bills in the or
der named.
When the naval bill was before the
Senate, Saturday, further consideration
Of itw as postponed at the request OF
German, who said there was desire
| to discuss it further. Considerable de-
| bate on the post office and Indian bills
| is expected, as there will be also on the
sundry civil and river and harbor olllls'
which will be considered in the very
| last days of the session.
II is expected that the conference on
| the Panama canal zone government
bill will cause more or less discussion
| and such is quite certain to be the case
| with reference to the conference report
on the Joint statehood bill, if one
| should be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
NEW DEATH HOUSE.
New Features in Murderers' Chamber
at Sing Sing.

Ossining. y. Y, Feb. 26.-Work IL to
he begun The first Of this week on tho
lew $40 900 death house and execution
chamber at Sing Sing prison.
The present death house, which has
accommodations for only IL murderers
will be torn down and one will be built
which will have 40 cells.
The new building will be constructed
of brick and stone, 1856 feet in length
and will have glass covered court
and promenade. where condemned men
can have exercise at the discretion %
the warden.
The present house. which contains
nine condemned men, will be kept in
use until the new one is finished.
No change in the method Of the cx-
ccution or the appliances to be used
are contemplated in the new execution
chamber. Under the present system a
murderer is pronounced dead 20 sec
onds after he is led into the chamber
and in the opinion Of Warden Johnson
this arrangement is as expeditions as
it is possible to make it.
The final execution in the present
death chamber will take place on April
10. when Martin Ebelt. the young Mt.
Vernon tcamstcr, who strangled his
wife with a shoe string and hid her
body IN a sewer, will be put to death.
tbeit manifeSts 40 apparent interest
i'll his fate. When he was told that the
court OF appeals affirmed his convic-
tlon, he made no comment, but kent
on reading Il book which he had Dor
roWed from the prison library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
THE LAST WEEK
or the 58th Congress Begins Today
Scheduled Business.

Washington. Feb. 26.-The House enters
on the last week of the 18Th Congress
without indication of serious difficulty in
completing the Legislative program
Speaker Cannon predicts thar unless the
temper of the body becomes rufiled there
need by no protractcd night sessions
However. tradition for"tells the usual all
night session which usherS in the last day
of the Congress. This session. which is
broken up by recesses in which confer
ence committees prepare their final re-
ports is marked by levfty and song.
The week will begin with the Sundry
civil bill as the topic of legislation. The
general deficiency, the last of the supply
measures, is nearly ready for considera
ton.
Conference REPORTS to be handled include
the statehood bill. the Panama canal leg
islation, and the appropriation bills still
unfinished. in all of which there are diff
ferenceS between the two houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
You Will Make no Mistake If You Fol
low This Augusta Citizens Advice.

Never neglect your health.
If you have pain in the back, urinary
disorders, dizziness and nervousness,
it's time to act and no time to expert
ment. These are all symptoms of kid
ney trouble, and you should use a
remedy which is known to cure these
troubles safely and surely.
Doan's Kidney Pills is that remedy
and if you wish to be cured of kidney
disease without experimenting, do not
fail to use it. Why not follow the ad-
vice of an Augusta citizen and be
cured.
I. d. Fifield, manufacturer of F'ifield S
Automatic Drilling Attachment, etc,
on Water street. and living at IA Mel
vile street. Augusta, Me-. says: 81
have every confidence in Doan's Kid
ney Pills for l know they are good
reliable remedy for the kidneys.
used them several years ago with very
satisfactory results. I would not
care to go into any further details i'm a
public statement, but l can say that
know the great merit of DOans Kidney
Fills from my own personal experience
and it is with confidence that | can adj
wise sufferers from kidney trouble to
procure them at Willis Il. Partridge S
drug store and give them a trial."
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Ex-GOV. BOUTWELL'S
Condition Is Considered to Be Very
Grave-LittIe Hope.

Groton, Mass, Feb. 26.-Although
Former Governor George :. Boutwell,.
who is i'll at his home here with pneu-
monia. was reported to have passed a
comfortable day. and to have showed
some improvement. still his condition,
tonight was considered to be very
grave. The venerable statesman real
lied the gravity of his case, today, and
said to his daughter. Miss Georsiana
Boutwell,: II think my chances of re-
covery are pretty Slim"
Dr. William Il. Warren. his physi
clan, said tonight, that owing to the
age of the governor Il sudden change
for the worse might be looked for at
any time.
Except for the regular medical at
tendantS, the Only ones at the Boutwell,
home are the two children, Francis
Marion Boutwell,, whose home is here,
and Miss Georgiana Boutwell,. who has
lly ed with her father all her life.
Dr. Warren in speaking of the govern
ors condition. tonight, said that while
he had passed u comfortable day. he con-
Sldered it only incidental and that he en-
tertained but little hope of his recovery
Still the day. he said, had been the leaS,
variable of any since pneumonia set in.
the patients temperature varying but
good.
At 10 o'clock tonight. the governor was
reported as resting quietly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE
To the Murderer of John Hart on the
Steamer larchmont.

Providence. Feb, 16.-ToGay marked
the passage Of one week since the muir
der of John \. Hart on the JOY Line
steamer Larchmont. with the perpe-
traitor Of the crime still at large, and
with no definite knowledge Of his pre-
s;ont whcrca bouts. The rolice during
the week have /, lowed out many clues
and arc now arrived at the conclusion
that the murder was committed by the
small. dark man seen
coming out Of Harris statcroom just
Before the boat arrived here from New
York.
Emitted States District Attorney
Charles \. Wilson had not received any
word from attorney General Moody. To-
night. as to weather the Federal auth
critics take action IN the case. III tn
on the ground that the crime was COM
mittcd on the high seas, but intelli-
Gencc to that effect IS expected tenor
row or Tuesday, with instructions for
Mr.. Wilson 10 take UP the inNCStiGa-
ton OF the case. Thu local police con-
tinue at Wor.- on the case. not 50 much
the View that The mu Gerer will be ar
rested in this city. but with the idea
that additional evidence in thccasH
may be obtained from passengers on
the boat than those already interview
ed.
The coroner's inquest into the muir
der will he held some time this week,
and all who have already been inter-
viewed by the roiice are expected to
give their stories or the affair, as well
as the police who have been working
on the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
LONG POVERTY.
Then Cynthia Nicholson Comes Into
Riches After 40 Years,

bridgeport. Conn. Feb. 26.-Mrs.
Cynthia Nicholson. so years old. who
lives on the third floor of a tenement
house in this city. and who saws that
for 40 years she has been struggling TO
earn bare living for herself and chill
dren, has fallen heir to a fortune of
about $4,000 by the death of William
Wilcox Of Middletown. who was Mrs.
Nicholson's mothers brother. He left
about 100000. For several months the
executors have been hunting for Mrs.
Nicholson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
ouARLEs APPOINTMENT
May Be Resented by His Bitter Enemy
La Toilette.

Washington. FcD. 26.-The President
Saturday, stirred up more trouble pc
tween tie warning Republican factions
in Wisconsin by appointing Senator
Joseph V Ouarles United States judge
for the eastern district of Wisconsin :
Mr.. Quarlcs will retire on March ara
will be succeeded by his arch enemy
politically, Gov. La Toilette.
The Quarles appointment VIII DC re-
scented by Gov. Id Toilette and his toi-
lowers. but it's only effect VIII he |"
widen the breach between the two fac
tons.
II is the custom of the Senate To i'm
medintely conIirm the appointment Oh
a sitting senator without reference 10
a committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
IN NOVEM Der
Prince and Princess of Wales Will
Make Trip to India.

London. FeD. ..t.-It has been official
ly arranged tina, the prince and prin-
cess of Wales shall visit India i'll No
vcmbcr and stay until March, making
II tour of the principal cities and ma
tivcs. receiving the chiefs and princes
on behalf of the king, who, after con-
:;ultation with the viccroy. has directed
that for this occasion. the exchange OF
ceremonial presents shall be dispensed
with. Consequently no presents will BE-
presented by the Prince or Princess OF
Wales.
Sir Walter Lawrence. late private
secretary to the Lord CurZon of
Is edleston. viceroy of India, has been
appointed as the head of the Prince
VI ales Staff for this tour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
SAN DOMINGO PROTOCOL.
Committee Will Consr1er 1t During
Session Of Senate.

Washington. Feb. 26.-Thc foreign
relations committee of the Senate, Oh
motion If Chairman cullom, Saturday,
was authorized to sit during the scs-
sionS of the Senate.
The purpose of the committee is to
take up the San Domingo protocol and
consider il as far as possible at this
session.
1t is not expected To report it until
the Senate is convened in special Ses-
sion for executive business, but imme
dat consideration of the protocol in
the committee will greatly facilitate
the work of that session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
NOT PAUL JONES.
Search viii Be Continued for Remains
of Noted American.

Paris, Feb. 26.-The corrodcd name
plate on the leaden coffin unearthed rs
Il result of the preliminary examination
which Ambassador Porter is maxine
for the body of John Paul Jones' mas
finally been deciphered. showing that
it was the coffin Of an Englishrnal
buried May 5. 1890 two years bcioi'
the death of Jones. The examination
continues.
The finding of this leaden coffin mas
established that those buried III tht
Protestant cemetery about the time q
Jones death lie in the vicinity OF inc
present excavations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
HALF A MILLION
Left to Brown University by the Late
Mrs. littlefieId.

PdWtucket Il. l., Feb. 26.-Through
the death in this city. Saturday. of Mrs.
Harriet NJ. Littletield. aged 80. widow
of George l.. Littleticld. once Il promi-
nent manufacturer of this city. Brown
tmVel sity comes into possession of
100000. which. through the will of Mr..
Littleiicld is left to the university on
the death Of his wife
OF the fund bequeathcd to the insti-
tuition codicil provides that 500. 900
be invested as Il trust fund to establish
and maintain at the university Il pro-
censorship to be known as the George
l.. Littlelield professorship Of Ameri-
can history. The residue is to be an
piled as the institutions trustees think
best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
A HOMOGENEOUS QUIET
Prevails Along Left Flank Of the Rus.
sian Army.

Dachoame. T'ab.-(Delayed in trans
n.ission.)-A monotonous quiet prevails
on the right flank of the Russian army.
The nights are frosty but the days are
quite warm.
a deserter says the Japanese are
we'll fed. but are required to labor hard
and constantly on Notifications and
are cruelty punished if they do not
complete their tasks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
is A SPENDTHRIFT.
Man With $4,000 Income So Declares
by Jury.

Cooke. one of the members of the
Cook" Brewing Co. has been found tn
he a spcndthrft by a jury i'll the pro
bate court. 4 conscrvator will be ap-
pointed to take charge of his estate.
He was also accused of being drunk
ard but this accusation WAS ignored
by the jury i'll reaching verdict.
That he has an income Of $4,000 Il
YEAR and has spent as much as $500
in on" night, was the evidence intro
duccd. His wife testified that last year
she mad received only SS4 from her
husband for the support of herself and
child. She left him several months
ago. and Is now making her home with
her parents in Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
WHOLESALE ARRESTS
Made in Connection With Larceny
Scheme in Lynn.

Lowell. Mass. Feb. 26.-Cornelius
Desmond, manager of boxing
matches; Davis c. Sabourin. ma
chinist. and John Whitehead. IL driver
for the wholesale grocery firm of +. NJ.
Bill & Co, Of this city. were arrested,
today, charged with the larceny from
the Bill Company of merchandise to
the value, it is said, of several thou
sand dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
FIGHTING FORMIDABLE,
And Russians Think It Is Japs From
Port Arthur.

Mukden, Feb. 26.-Fighting continues
in front and west o. Tie pass. On the
extreme east the Japanese have taken
the outlying positions and they now
threaten the main defence. Owing to
their formidable attack 1t is thought
that the Japanese artillery men are
veterans from Port Arthur. command
Cd by General Nogi. Forty wounded
Russians arrived at Mukden today, and
400 are expected tomorrow. Other in
dcationS point to an unusual struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
REPORT INCORRECT.
Japan Denies Rumor of Recently Or
dering New BattIeships.

Toxic, Feb. 26.-The statement ca
bled to the United States from London
that Japan has ordered four battleships
in England is incorrect. 1t is probable.
unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
that japan in future will construct all
Eer vessels at home. She has equipped
extensive yards, shops and gun and
armOr fOundries and there is a strong
and growing sentiment in favor of
home construction exclusively,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
ABE CROUCH JEALOUS.
Kills Housekceper. Wounds Another
Woman and Commits Suicide.

oklahoma City Feb. o6-Abc Couch.
one OF the ncSt known officials in this
section and a brother OF the motel
Cart. Couch. shot and killed Mrs. Dell
Patterson. his house keeper, fatally
wounded Mrs. Maud Watts. who WAS
staying at the house. and then killed
himself. Jealousy is supposed TO have
been the cause of the tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
Raiders Lose Heart.

Newchwang, Feb. 26.-ScOuts report
that the Russian raiders originally
started from SufanGtai and consisted
of four SquadrOns of CoSsacks COM
mandcd by a colonel. They lost one
officer and Il number OF men in the en-
gaGemcnt at Hunmhutzu. The Rus
slams seemed to be dishcartcned and
anxious to avoid q fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
A New Bill TODAY,

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Dry
den of New Jersey. will introduce a
bill in the Senate, tomorrow. to carry
irto effect the Presidents recommen-
Gation for the regulation of insurance
by the Federal government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
HON. ANDREW c. STONE
Well Known Member Of FraternaI Or.
ganization Dies in Lowell.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 26.-Hon. An
court died suddenly from heart disease
at his home this noon The judge was
born in Ashta5u'a Ohio, about SO years
ago. and was veteran of the Civil
war. He was an honorary degree
mason and identified with many fra
ternal and social organizations, in
Guiding the Middlcsex County Judges
tice about IL years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-27
MEMORIAL CONSIDERED
TO the Memory of Frank Croker by
His Relatives.

New York. Feb eff was learned to-
gay that before Richard Croker sailed
inr Europe on Saturday he called tam
~, ~. conference to decide on a Suitaplc
memorial sI1 for, Frank Croker MI and Mrs
charities of ynrioms religious beliefs
where it would do the most good for the
poor of the CITY