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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
By Fire Monday on the
Docks at Havana.
Two Havana Central Piers.
Full Of Freight Destroyed.
Steamer AItsnberg Damaged $780,
000---no Loss Of Life.

Havana, March 20.-Two plers Of tho
Havana Central Railroad In the upper
end Of the harbor were destroyed BY nre
which broke out at II o'clock this morn
ing. 1t is reported that the fire was Of
ircendiary origin. The total damage done
is estimated at $1O00.000. which 10 covered
by insurance.
A number Of lighters loaded with sugar
were lying at the piers when the hro
broke out They were cut loose and were
blown to sea by the strong soaitheriy gale.
threatening destruction to the steamers
and other craft anchored In the harbOr.
Some of the vessels hoisted their anchors
and shifted their position to escape tho
peril. Several blazing craft drifted to
the mouth Of the harbor, being stranded
off Moro Castle. ., =
The Hamburg American Limo steamer
Altenberg. which was lying at the second
pier discharging her cargo Of rice. was
unable to get away. Tugs could not rem
der her assistance on account Of tho
dense smoke, and the crew Of the steamer
were compelled to abandon her and take
refuge on the adjacent pier. It was
thought at first that tho steamer would
be totally destroyed, but the fire was
controlled after damaging the vessel to
the extent of $4,000.
Both piers. which contained q vast
amount Of miscellaneous freight, were
consumed. practically nothing IN the
warehouses being saved. The crew Of tho
German cruiser Hamburg, which entered
tho harbor while the FIRE was Ia progress.
rendered much assistance In towing Light.
ers out of reach OF the flames. There
was no loss Of life. but several nrernen
were slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
FIRST VETO MESSAGE
OF GOVERNOR FERNALD
Comes Upon Old Orchard Tax Rebate Resolve
Senate Defeats Lewiston Municipal Ice Plant
1.-The Anti-Lobby Bill Is Passed.

dicial court, sitting in equity, for a de-
cision. The motion Of Senator Mill
ken was lost by vote Of Is to 10, and
the original resolve was passed to Do
engrossed.
At the evening session Of the House
that body declined 10 to 46 to accept
an amendment to the bill providing
that the names of delinquent tax pay
ers be published, which sought to ex-
empt the city Of Portland. The amend
ment was offered by Representative
Rounds and supported by the Portland
delegation and al few others.
The resolve in favor Of Ray P. Eaton.
former register of deeds Of Cumber-
land county. carrying $2609.90, was in
definitely postponed by vote of 81 to 81.
The amendment offered by Represent
tative Blake of Monmouth to the bill
for the better protection Of sheep.
which forbids the roaming about Of
dogs unattended by their owner. was
killed. as was also a bill amending the
present law relating to the payment Of
damage done to growing crops by deer
SO that in no case over $50 can be re-
covered. The House on viva voce
vote accepted the minority report.
ought to pass upon the Davis anti
lobby bill Representative Wing OF
Auburn proposed an amendment.
which would make the bill include
trustees of State institutions. The
amendment was defeated 81 to % and
the rules were then suspended and the
bill passed to be engrossed. On motion
of Representative Boyer Of Portland
III nsAs ,rl
to go up to their net Indebtedness WAS
indefinitely postponed.
CONTINUED on Page TEMP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
Engineer Henry Probably Buried
Under the WTeckage.
Both Engines Smashed and 20
Cars Of Freight in Ruins.

Miliiuuc kett. Me- March 29.-One OF
the most disastrous freight wrecks on
tie Bangor d Aroostook Railroad for
some years occurred tonight short
heavy southbound special freight
struck q yard engine, meeting head on.
Engineer Vinal Henry of Houlton, on
the freight, who jumped just before
the crash came. is missing and is be-
Continued on Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

captured are seriously injured, but it
is said that a number of other Indians
were hit with bullets.
Crazy Snakes band apparently has
broken up into numerous small groups
1t seemed at nightfall that each In
dian was trying to accomplish his own
escape without regard for the grand
dreams of the chieftain to realize which
they were called together Sunday by
the smoke of signal fires All efforts at
organized resistance seemed to have
been dropped with the sinking of the
sun tonight.
The miltamen seemed we'll able to
cope with this latest phase Of the situ-
alton, however, They too, scattered in
bands, Invaded the billy wooded region
of the Creek nation in determined eff
fort to hunt down both leaders and
members of the party. Wisdom of this
policy at once became evident, for by
I o'clock tonight the soldiers had cap
tured eight members OF Crazy Snakes
forces. Among those arrested are Lit
tie Tiger. q &uh-chief and Sima Harjo.
The latter is not related to ChittO Har-
jo. Most of these We're heavily armed.
The CaptiveS were started for the
military camp at Hickory Grounds I'M
der heavy guard. Orders were issued
that the search be kept up and numcr-
Gus parties went out during the early
hours of the night to round up the
renegades. AS fast as they are cap
tured they will be hurried to Hickory
Grounds. BY this means the soldiers
expect to avoid Il pitched battle. but
they regard it as probable that nu-
merous small engagements will be
fought.
The Indian killed by the posse was
Continued on Page Two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
CRAZY SNAKE IS NEAR
END OF HIS WAR TRAIL,
His Followers Break Up Into Small Bands and Take
To Woods Equal to Situation.
Expected to Capture Bad Chief Today.

oklahoma City, Okla. March 29-Chitti
Hario Cray Snake) was surrounded at
midnight in the North Canadian bottoms
rear Pierce Three hundred militia, cow
hoys and deputy sheriffs We're closing in
nm him and his capture was expected at
dsybreak.
Scouts had been keeping in close
touch with Crazy Snake all day and
Or information supplied by them the
militia officers placed their forces in
such as way as to drive the old Indian
into the trap. The news that he was
surrounded by men who would not be
likely to allow his escape, was hurried
into Camp Hickory by couricrs.
Immediately all was conmotion. Be
leyipg that they had the main body
of Indians trapped with the chief, the
militiamcn dispatched large detach-
ment to Pierce, Is miles distant on
forced march. These men viii reach
there by sunrise and join in a death
grapple with the old chief,
Col Hoffman was sure the Indians
would fight. SO all the troops went
heavily armed and ammunition wagons
brought up the rear. Col. Hoffman is
sued orders that by no chance should
Crazy Snake be allowed to slip through
the lines. People for miles around raj
lied to the aid in the attack on the In
dams, as great fear prevails within a
radius Of % miles from the Hickory
Grounds.
A battle was expected during The day.
but the only thing approaching it was
an attack by deputies on Il company
Of Indians in which one Of the latter
was killed, eight captured and Crazy
Snakes home burned. About 25 Indi-
ans, mostly heavily armed, were cap
tllred during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

The Senate and House began hold
forward to final adjournment on Sat
urday of this week if possible. The
first veto message of the session came
into the House Monday afternoon when
Governor Fernald informed the Leg
islature that the Old Orchard tax ex-
emption bill violated the fundamental
principles of tax equalization. The
resolve provides that the town of Old
Orchard be taxed by the State on but
100000 for a period of years, while
the last assessors report shows that
the valuation of the town is $1,102,647.
The majority and minority reports
of the committee on labor, to which
was referred the bill eXempting can
neres and other manufactures using
perishable goods from the child labor
laws came into the House Monday af-
ternoon, with the Senate having adopt
ed the majority report, which is, ought
to pass. On motion of Representative
Beals of Auburn the question of ac-
ceptance of the report was assigned to
Wednesday,
Representative Rounds, tabled the
bill to make uniform the percentage
of alcohol in Intoxicating liquors, upon
it's passage to be enacted and the bill
was assigned to Tuesday, along with
the other temperance measures.
The trustee process bill, which in
creases the present exemption in the
case of laboring men was indefinitely
postponed upon motion of Representa-
tive Tibbetts of Orrington. A yea and
nay vote was taken upon the question:
resulting SO foc and SO against indeti-
mite postponement.
In the Senate an amendment was Of
fered by Senator Colcord to the Kava-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

nough bill to give preference to Maine
labor in public construction. The
amendment raises the limit for emer-
gency work from $3.50 to $1,000. Upon
motion of the same senator both bill
and amendment were tabled. The bill
authorizing the city of Portland 70
purchase land for central fire station
and police station was passed to be
engrossed under suspension of rules.
The county tax resolve for 1909 and
1910 was finally passed as an emer-
gencY measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
ToDAy'S JOURNAL CONTENTS

Page One.
LEGISLATIVE AND TELEGRAPH
Maine Legislature Begins Night Sessions
Mary Farmer Goes to Electric Chair
Latest Phase of the Indian Uprising.
Page Two.
L0CAL-Pittsfield. SkowheGan and Car
diner Local News.
Page Three.
LOCAL. Gardiner. Hallowell. National
Home and Winthrop Local News.
Page Four.
LEGISL IVE-Proceedings Of Maine
House and Senate.
Page Five.
CLASSIFIED ADS-Wanted-To Let
Page Six.
ITORIAI.-Improving Railroad BuSl-
ness-The Race Is Growing-Briefs-
Maine Gossip-Press Comments.
Page Seven.
LEGISLATIVE Proceedings of Maine
House and Senate.
Page Eight.
LOCAL Real Estate TransferS-Death
OF Mrs. Elizabeth X Hayes-B Briefs.
Page Nine.
Accommodation on RineS Hill
crossing - Local ADJUSTMENTS - Briefs
Market Reports.
'd. Page Ten.
SPORTING AND TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
TRIES TO AS
SAULT MR.. ROOSEVELT.
Frustrated and Wou|d-be AS
Sai|ant Placed in |r0nS--- Former
President Makes Stop at Horta.

lea. Then TOst broke from his COM
panions in the stcerage and started for
the upper deck. where Mr.. Roosevelt
was standing with his son Kermit.
''Hc has let them take away my child
Tosti is SAID to have shouted in Eng
lisn. Now he shall pay for it
Sailors seized Tosti. quickly mastered
him. carried him below. and. by the
captains orders. put him in irons. The
incident, it is stated. is only known to
Mr. Roosevelt and a few OF his fellow
passcngcrs. Tosti refused for days to
eat, crying: Roosevelt is trying to
poison nc.
The ships doctor must now taste all
food offered to Tosti before he will
eat T..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, March 29.-The baro-
meter continues low over the Atlantic
and east Gulf states and area of re-
latively high barometer covers the
middle Plains states. Temperature
changes have been slight. Showers
or snow flurries are indicated for
Tuesday from the Lake region over
New York and New England. Tenn
perature changes will be unimportant
and Wednesday will be fair over the
Eastern portion of the country. The
winds along the New England and
middle Atlantic coasts will be moder-
ately westerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

The revenue cutter Gresham, after
considerable hard work by her ofneets
and crew, succeeded in hauling the
schooner William "A. Morse on Ions
Point near Provincetown, Saturday
and towed her into the harbor. Tho
Morse was driven on the Point during
the heavy southeast gale Of Thursday
last. and it was feared would become q
total wreck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

After fire which consumed . small
building on Lynnfeld street, in South
Peabody, Mass, used as q club house.
the body of Harry Jenkins. q member
of the club, was found in the ruins
early Saturday. Jenkins was about
SO years old. 1t Is believed that he fell
asleep in the little building, which
was scarcely more than q shanty, and
that ia some way q lamp was over-
turned. setting the piacs on ,frA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
A CRAZY ITALIAN
m,a. Rush for Ex-Presdcnt but was
""N Quickly Overpowered.

~ york March 29.-Giuseppi iostl'
NV ,ase passenger on the Hamours'
a s.ee non who threatened eX-Presi-
Is ~. roosevelt. according to ais
patch from Ho ,'ana to 'a soon after the
,rhe incident happened SUI of Amer
hamburg was losing s's''' VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30
THE WEATHER.
SHOWERS OR SNOW.

Washington, March 29.-Forecast
for New England Showers or snow
hurries Tuesday; Wednesday fair,
moderate west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

me committee in charge of the BEL
s sa Grange fair report net receipts
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7-2O-4

decreased sales in January and Fep,
MY upwards Of 400,0e0 Outselling all
~ lOc. cigars In New England.
ssctory, Manchester, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

,sMMEOlATE RELIEF FOR CHiLlS
fo.ssne warming. stimuIant effect OF San
>"us Ginger. Always healthful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

Auburn, n. Y, March 23.-Murmur-
ing a prayer for her soul, Mrs. Mary
Farmer was quietly led to the electric
chair in Auburn prison shortly after
6 O'Clock this morning and executed
for the killing of Mrs. Sarah Brennan
at Brownville last April.
The execution of Mrs Farmer-the
second infection of the death penalty
on a woman by electricity in this
state-was effected without sensational
incidents. The three contacts were
given and the physicians officially pro-
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London, March CA dispatch to the
STANDARD from Horta says that when
the steamer Hamburg arrived 1t was
learned that an attempt had been made
aboard tn assault ex-President Roose-
volt but that it was frustrated. ana
his would-be assailant placed IN irons
Tho Daily Mails Horta correspond
ent says:
"Penorts are current, and | repeat
them with reserve. that an attempt
has been made on the life OF ex-freSi-
dent Roosevelt.
Borta Fayal. Azores, March %
The steamer Hamburg with 1heoooie
Roosevelt and the members OF ms par
tv on board. put in here TO-DAY 10 irhVe
the mails The stay in port was q Shoi
one only.
A De Frietas, the governor OF H"rta'
came ont to the Hamburg ana wei
coined Mr. Roosevelt, after when Inc
members of the Roosevelt party We're
take, ashore by the governor anu
driver, through the town. There WAS iio
official reception.
NJ, poosovei, attended dance on
hoard the Hamburg Saturday cNehi"e.
"a lid not dance but his son kerrlit
took part \in the entertainment ana
danced with several of the young ID
,;a., ~, hoard All the members OF th'
roosevelt party are well. With the eS-
-; NJ one or two days when the
~, ,,.s a little rough the Hamburg
Sas mad plcasant weather from Ne"
York. .,;.o,see, noli
49,, ,,.;t;, any of his fellow passengers
,,o,,ld onlv talk of the Forthcoming
~ ,;tin,, in Africa. He promenaded
the decks every day. ,.c.oroon
NV, ,,,,,a hamburg left here this afternoon
for Gibraltar by way ~ ,t;a,,a,
Gada, on the island OF San MS
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Boston Forecast.

Boston, March 29.-Forecast: Fair
Tuesday and Wednesday,; light to
moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

Auburn. ~ Y, March 29.-Hoplng
that she might save her husband from
the fate that befcll her in the death
chair. Mrs. Mary Farmer. convicted
of killing Mrs Sarah Brennan last
April in Rrovnville, left confession.
made public after her Execution by
electricity in Auburn prison early to-
day, declaring that her husband,
James Farmer, now under death SEN
1ence was not guilty of the crime and
knew nothing of it until it had been
committed Farmer is now in the
state prison here under sentence of
death.
Three contacts We're given Mrs.
Farmer before she was officially pro-
nounced dead by the attending ply
scians The wretched woman walked
quietly to the death chair and died
with a prayer on her lips. few
hours before she was led into the exc
cutior. chamber. she had over an hours
interview with her husband. Steel
bars and a screen separated them dur
ing the final parting.
While the physicians were remo:~
ing the dead wolnan's clothing, pre-
liminarN u the autopsy. tIie pHoto-
graph Of the wo-year-old son. Peter
Farmer. now with his uncle in Water
town, n. V, was found struggled under
the corsage of Mrs. Farmers dress.
The condemned woman had told Father
Hickey. her spiritual adviser, 70 whom
her public confession was made that
she had no relatives that she knew of.
After the autopsy today. the body of
Mrs Farmer with the photograph of
her child clasped in her hands, was
buried in st. Joseph's cemetery. War
den Berham sent the usual telegram
to the governor of the state informing
him that the execution had been sue
cessful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-30

Citizens of the affected region fear
Negroes and half breeds really more
than the Indians. Crazy Snakes men
apparently planned no campaign Of
rapine and murder. Rather they sought
to prove their rights as they conceive
them, by open contest with soldiers
The house of Crazy Snake, near
Hickory Grounds. was burned today
by In lans to divert attention from
the blshwhac<ins fight nearby.
THE fight took place at II O'clock"
said Deputy Jones. I'VE were pressing
the indians pretty closely, when our
ATTIC ntion was called to fire in the
distance. Hario's house was burned to
the ground. The fight was warm, but
we did not dare push it long for we
we're short of ammunition"
deputies this evening captured Sandy
Tabler, a halfbreed, who for long
time has been one Of Crazy Snakes
chief aides.
Oklahoma City, Okla, March %
\ detachment of Crazy Snakes band
of hcliigercnt Indians was surrounded
by deputy sherilfS this afternoon near
Crazy Snakes home and a lively battle
enSued. More than 300 shots were fred
and one Indian was called. Eight In
dianS were CAPTURED and the remainder
fled with the deputies in pursuit Tho
band numbered about L. Indians. who
hal taken refuge in a house. The depu-
tics had tracked them for some dis
tancc.
Advancing from all sides. the posse
fired Il volley at the frail house The
Indians rushed out, scattered among
the trees and made valiant defense.
The posse, firing steadily. advanced
and routed the band None of those
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01

The latest novelty in clock for ladies
hand bag--dou't Il fail to sec them.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01
Special Prices on Royal
Steel Gray Granite

Royal Steel Gray Granite aOilI
not be expensive the aUay We shall
sell 1t for one Week. 1t rs q
strong, sple1odidly made line OF
granite. Each article WiU last
a. long time, the quality being
frst-clasS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01
Curtain Stretchers

All kinds of alarm clocks, silver
ware, etc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01

We have always been and are now hend.
quarters for paper napkins, lunch sets, paper
plates, etc White crepe napkins 1Oc per
hundred.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01

When 1t comes to bargains you
1UiU find Keith-OBrien's IN the
lead. OW' sale comprises every
article IN stock, from the cheapest
tea stralne1's to the finest piece of
cut glass. Everything discount
ed. Cut Glass 20 per- cent less
than our already loav prices.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01

Blue snowflake granite, double boiler.
Value $l.25. Sale ...... 49,. &c
Blue snowflake granite coffee pots. Value
35c Sale ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 1sc
Blue snowflake granite coffee pots. Value
65c. Sale .,..., ...... ........... .33c
Blue snowflake tea pots. Value 42c, Sale 2lc
Blue snowflake tunnels Value 25c Sale 121ac
Value 14c. Sale ,.,... ....,. ..,..7c
Blue snowflake granite pitchers. Value
SOC. Sale ...... ....,, ...... 2oc
Blue snowflake granite cake pans Value
Blue snowflake granite cake pans Value
Blue snowflake granite cake pans. Value
lOc. Sale ...... ...... ..... 49,. DC
Blue snowflake granite pic pans. Value
Blue snowflake granite pie pans Value
Blue snowflake granite gal. measure,
Value 48c. Sale 49,. ...... 24c
Blue snowflake granite quart measure.
Value 35c, Sale ...... ...... .17c
Blue snowflake granite pint measure.
Value 1sc. Sale ...... ...... ..,.... &c
Blue snowflake granite 1&-pint measure.
Blue snowflake fruit jar filters. Value
Ice. Sale ,...:. ..,... ...,..,....,S Sc
Blue snowflake granite soap dishes.
Naue l4c Sale 49,. ....s. ......7c
Blue snowflake granite soap dishes.
Value 1oc. Sale ...,........,... sc
Blue snowflake granite cups. Value 10c.
Blue snowflake granite ladies. Value
l0c. Sale ...... .,.,,. ,,... .. SC
Blue snowflake granite dippers Value 12c.
Blue snowflake granite muffin pans. Value
40c. Sale ,..... ...... ........,.... 20c
Blue snowflake granite muffin pans, Value
30c. Sale .,.... ...... ............ l5c
Blue o1 snowflake granite milk pans, Value
zoe. Sale ...... 49,. ..,.,. 80. .10c
Blue snowflake granite milk pans, Value
2sc Sale ...... .... ,l l4c
Blue snowflake granite milk pans. Value
30c Sale ..... .... " .1 15c
Blue snowflake granite milk pans. Value
35c Sale ...... ...... . lSc
Blue snowflake granite drip paus. Value
60c Sale ...... .... .... 30c
Blue snowflake granite drip pans. Value
4Se Sale ...:, 49,. ...,.,-,.... 24c
Blue snowflake granite drip pans, Value
35c Sale .,.: ,,,.,., ,....,. .,.27c
Blue snowflake granite colanders. Value
00c. Sale ....., ,...., ... 25c
Blue snowflake granite cake pans Value
25c. Sale ....,.... .,,., ........ .12iac
Blue snowflake granite cake pans. Value
zoe Sale ,.,... ...... ..., .. l0c
Blue snowflake granite cako pans, Value
1Sc. Sale ...... .,... ...: 9e
Blue snowflake water granite buckets
Value 40c, Sale . . 2Dc
Blue snowflake French drip coffee pots
Value 65c. Sale ... 32c
Blue snowflake granite French drip coffee
pots. Value 45c. Sale o3c
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01
It is impossible to emu
merate the many articles
shown IN the house fur
n1sh1ng section, on the
Floor Below,

But there is a saving on brooms.
mops, kitchen utensils of all kinds
kitchen knives and forks, sleeve
boards, clothes racks, towel bars,
kitchen sets, feather busters, flour
and sugar cans, bread boxes, shelf
paper, mixing bowls, coat hangers,
wooden ware of all kinds. clothes
pegs, chair seats, tinwarc of all
kinds, etc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-01
Basket Sale

The first sale of the season S new
stock-all kinds Of baskets. A new
shipment just received