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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
ADJOURN FOR
THEIR TURKEY
Senate Leaves Clear Slate and
House Business Is about
Cleaned Up.

Montpelier, Nov. 22.-With 500 in his
pocket and feeling Of satisfaction in his
heart, the member from Jay Peak and
his associates departed for home to-day,
to enjoy the Thanksgiving turkey and to
talk over with his constituents the work
that has thus far been done or has failed
of accomplishment.
Both houses worked nearly up to the
leaving time of the noon train The
Senate adjourned with clear desk and
the House with about an hours bust
ness on hand. which might have been
lessened but for an attempt to reconsider
teh action taken yesterday on the bill
relating to an overpass at Brattleboro.
The Senate adopted without question the
amendments to the Adjournment resou-
ton which had been made by the House,
disposed of a number of third readings, or
dcred several unimportant measures tO a
third reading and finished it's business
without haste or excitement
There was an echo of the adjournment
debate in the House when Mr. Hapgood
of Peru introduced a bill providing that
the pay of members shall be 81 a day
as at present, but shall not exceed 5000
for the session, with mileage of 10 cents
Il mile Zach way for one trip and half
| mileage Tor APPOINTMENTS of one week
The joint resolution providing for
printing the proceedings of the Vermont
Historical society was passed in con-
! currence.
The amount of work remaining to be
done is problematical. There are in the
hands Of the committee on revision of
bills, LIS or 100 bills. Some of these
n RI ri oh arfa
| thereof which are held pending a decision
| of the supreme court. Others are corpora
ton charters which may have to be he Id
until the supreme court decides the status
of the public service commission. These
will require but small amount of time
for consideration when the opportunity
for consideration arrives. So there is a
comparatively small number of really live
measures in the hands Of that committee.
On the other hand. there is hardly a
matter of Importance Yet disposed of. The
! fiat rate bill for the taxation of intan-
| gibles. which was reported from the com
mittee on ways and means Thursday aft
ernoon. will be printed and sent to the
| members at their homes next week. This
must be taken up in connection with
proposals for the abolition of offsets and
the exemption Of money loaned Con real
estate or all kinds of property at o low
| rate OF interest, and thug the whole tax
| question will be opcn'd up.
| Mr.. jose of johnson has introduced
several measures for the taxation of va
iious corporations and will insist on a
fun ard thorough hearing Of them
The codihcation of the fish and game
laws, prepared under the direction of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

West Mills, Maine, Harry W. Blanchard
says: II am glad to give you my opinion
me so much good l took other kidney
medicines but with no relief Foley Kid
ney Pills helped my back. also my kid
neys and bladder and | am glad to tell
Others what they did for me- J. W.
O'Sullivan, "A Church street,. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

Devotional exercises We're conducted by
tine chaplain.
READ THIRD THE AND PASSED.
II, " Relating to taxation Of rail-
roads
RESOLUTION
Nv Mr. Killings of Woodstock nrovid
Inc for TN. printing of one Thousand addi-
tioual comics of II. IA for the use of mem
hers Adonted hv th. House
,,.,, .,,,,n, ,r,,,,, AVN nassau,
H. "lN-lo pay ! u ana + IT, "tlo-
pf!usc tha sum n"n''"
H. "4'-lo pay W. > l'o'eli inc sum
n"I''c''
hiiHo IN h'Dc CHD'
II. o'1-}y MI Jose OF johnson, an act
t. repeal section ~. L. >, and to amend
sections ~ ana 40. +. ;, relating to
thu taxation Of steamboat, car and tran
Separation companies CiaAes one and
onc-fourth per cent? 10 committee on
ways and means
H. 3'j-By Mt GrisS Of Barre city. an
act relating to the examination and licen-
sing of plumbers. tAfects employers
and journeNmen, requires ilve years ap-
pr"utic"ship' towns having water sNs-
tom to have board OF examiners; penalty
for Violations not more than 500 To
committee on manufactures.
II. %V-BN Mr. HuIett OF Rutland city,
Chy requcsU, an act relating to the West
ern Vermont Power company Electric
railway between Poultn"y and MancheS-
teri To committe" on corporations.
H. 37S- From committee on highways
brit ct "a mon -
iVn and 1879 of the public statutes, as
amended. relating to highways For per-
manent Improvement of State roads; APP
proprates $4,000 March |. 1913; 10000
July /, 1913, and $4,000 July l. 1914, and
annually thereafter, unoXpcnd"d pal
ances to he carried overD Ordered To-
lie and be printed
II. 279-Ry Mr.. jose OF Johnson. relating
to taxation of sleeping, parlor and din
ing car companies. provides for fran
chise tax equivalent TO one and one
fourth per cent. of capital invested ir
State. EXempts Stat" corporations pay
Ing tax as provided in section 7l3, +. s.
TO committee on ways and means
H. BY Mr. Foss of Brighton. relat
Ing to lire escapes (Anects hotels, pub
49, 80
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III
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II 2sp-Rv Mr. pe,k.v IF Fair Haven
relating to the exemption from taxation
Of manufactures, puarrios and mines II
committee on land taxes
80 ,',0.,.,
| S',' 80 - ,,.,,. , p,,.a
/ ,, .r a,,.,t,,oo -, ,,ro,, roll
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
CHIEF OF SENECA INDIANS
DEAD AT AGE OF 70 YEARS

Batavia. n. Y, Nov. A.--Moses Ground,
aged " years, chief of the Seneca Indians,
died suddenly yesterday on the Tona-
wanda reservation, Pagan rites will he
observed at the funeral tomorrow. when
representatives of tribes throughout the
State will attend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

Twnges of rheumatism, hackache, st.T
joints and shootns pains all show Your
kidneys are not working right Urinary
Irregularities, loss of sleep, nervousness
weak back and sore kidneys tell the need
of good reliable kidney medicine.
Foley Kidney Pills are tonic, strength
ening and restorative They build up the
kidneys and regulate their action. They
will give YOU quick relief and contain no
habit forming drugs safe and always
sure. Try them. j. ". O'SulliNan's, >,
Churcn street (AdV)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

To investigate one OF to-day's wan,
ads may start a srqueuce of events in
your life that will directly influence
your personal prosperity for twenty
wears 10 come
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

To the worn seeker rhe help wanted
1 ads mean open doors--and one OF these
doors Is probably opened TO YOU.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

rurnips are improved by adding one
or two tahlcspoonfuls of sugar when
cooking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

After sneeZinC for eight CONSECUTIVE.
minutes. Winfield Andrews. a street ca
motorman, was reroved to n hospita
with three loosencd libs and a dislocate'
shoulder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

In tn" presence OF her six little chill.
dien Mrs. Frank Rvde, of Rawlins
Wyo.. was behoaded by hor brother. Mel.
win Davis, a miner, who was arrested
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

Dr.. Butler, president of Columbia Uni.
versity, in his annual report says the
gifts to the university in tho last yea,
We're S.. To- 1861
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
KOUSE-MOENING.

Devotional exercises We're conducted by
tine chaplain
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
II, .S2-Relating to taxation of rail-
ro1ds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28

\. NJ. Zahriskte's automobile injure-
a man Just after h. inspects "a s250,r'
estate he has bought at Greenwich
Conn. and the neighhors say the III
fate of previous owners vas responsible
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-11-28
RFSOI.t LUTON

BY Mr.. Billings of Woodstock. provid-
ing for the printing of one thousand addi
tional copies of II. 37i for the use Of mem
bcrs Adopted by the House.
READ THIRD TINE AND PASSED
II. 31S-To pay +, q. and +. T.. Stro-
bridge the sum named.
H. 3l9-To pay W. S Lowell the sum
nu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
A Minister'S Good Shot.

Rev. Fred Feston Stanley, pastor OF
the Old South Congregational church,
went out on his usual Monday after
noon tramp and carried his gun with
him, loaded with No. l buckshot,
hardly expecting to find anything but
small game, though on previous
tramp through the woods he had seen
deer tracks. On the trip. yesterday,
after wearied with the walk, he sat
down to rest a while after o'clock,
and wait, on the Davis lot, just across
the Hallowell line in West Gardiner,
when a three point buck came along
and jumped over the fence near
where he was He raised his gun and
brought down the game. He was alone
and not near a house where he could
telephone for help to bring his deer
into town. He walked nearly two
miles. dragging his buck with him.
TO the home of w. S. Worcester. at
Forest View farm. from which place
he was able to get his neighbor in
town to drive out after his luggage
and himself. The deer weighed, after
il was dressed 125 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

An old soldier was a lodger at the
police station, Monday night, and was
allowed to CO. in the morning. James
Connors appeared to enjoy the board
and lodging furnished by the city. He
was taken under official protection,
Saturday night. and held for trial un-
It'll Monday morning, when he was
fined SOIL AS he had employment at
the NJ. c. r. r. freight shed, and prom
ised to send up the amount of the fine,
next day, he was allowed TO go. He
returned about s o'clock Monday night,
under escort, and without the money,
in the same condition as on his APP
pearance, Saturday. James claimed to
have some money due him, but a mes
sage to the freight shed told of its
nom arrival. Judge Atkins thereupon
fined him SO and Marshal Potter i'm
mediately put him al work doing some
cleaning. awaiting the arrival of the
fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
SPECIAL ON SATURDAY.

Those 29c. assorted chocolates spe-
eial on Saturday only, are more than
Catching on" People are calling for
them regularly every week and many
times a friend will take home a box
for a neighbor besides buying one for
himself. A big pound of chocolates
for zoe. every Saturday. That's the
story Jackson's Pharmacy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
1T PAYS TO PAY

Cash-and traders at d. c. Skillins
Store are taking advantage of it.
With every cash purchase of meats.
groceries, etc, registered check is
given the customer which is good for
discount of 1-3 per cent. on every
chased here. Many people save the
checks and when they have enough
get one Of the valuable premiums dis
played here.T es- ~ s@t1s''1 sNt1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
is YOUR WATCH ALL RIcHT7

If it isn't it win be made to go right.
Made to keep time ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
what you want. A watch that you can
depend on when you refer to it for the
only information ii can impart-the
time of day. It doesn't cost much to
have it speak correctly--if it doesn't
do so now. Take your watch to f.
II. Woodbury's for expert repairing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
: - = = =
HAVE A CARE.

When your doctor gives you pre-
scription for some member of the fam
lily or yourself have a care" Bring
it to the drug store where reeiste'
pharmacist will compound it and
where the best quality of drugs will DC
used. Whites City Drug Store is a
thoroughly reliable establishment with
a large prescription business. G. Is.
White, the proprietor, is registered
pharmacist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
LUMBER MACHINERY.

Laths are high now and that iath
machine and bolter with a capacity OF
$4,000 laths every ten hours made al
the plant of The Harvey Scribner Est.
Gardiner, is the lumber machine" to
own. For simplicity and a reasonable
price it is the best proposition of the
kind on the market today. Full In,
formation gladly given to parties in
terested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
UTILITY kIT-25e.

For emergency needs, for the home,
travelling or the Office, those utility
kits at Beane's Drug Store are a
great big trade for the money. The
contents of these kits contain appro-
pirate articles for first aid needs
and a proposition that should be, in
every home Better get one today
Youth be glad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
NO MATTER WHAT

You have been accustomed to pay for
your cigars, or how particular you
may be about your "smoke''-just give
the Oakland Cigar try-it will only
cost nickel-and it's one good bet
you'll be surprised at the quality and
flavor and then-you'll buy another
Geo. 3. Morse &c Co. manufacturers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
BIG RUBBER STOCK.

Drawing near the time when heavy
working rubbers and rubber stock of
all kinds will be in demand to protect
the feet from the trough weather"
Cusick & Lincoln. shoe dealers, an
nounce the fact that they have bought
a fine stock of merchandise in this line
and are ready TO sell same to the trade
at attractive prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Robert w. Hill had a narrow escape
from serious injury to. one of his eyes,
Tuesday. While engaged in chopping
wood stick flew up and cut n cash
over one eye. His glasses We're shat
tered, but no glass appears to have got
in the eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs. Rosanna B. Odiorne will open
her classes in dancing and department
Wednesday, Nov. 10Th. in Foirester's
hall. Children's class 4.30 to 600 p NJ.
Evening class. 7.30 to $50 P. M
nov15d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

terest. Reports We're made of the
near completion of the extensive i'm
provements on the church vestry and
everything will be in readiness for
their Christmas sale and supper, Dec.
3. The ladies of this historic church
never appeared more encouraged than
now and they are doing things with
more than ordinary zeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mrs. Eta Roberts is eating. besides
having enough to supply her neighbors,
from her garden at is Warren street, as
fine lettuce as could be found in early
summer. 1t stands about six inches high
and is beautiful and tender. The SEED
was not sown until August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The W. c. t. y. will hold Moth
ers' Educational meeting, THURSDAY
afternoon. at 2.30 o'clock, in the Meth
odist Episcopal church. All Interested
in the educational feature of temper
ance work are invited 10 attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Owing to the large amount OF
freight business, the Boston steamer
will not be hauled off until Thanks
giving day. Nov. IS, when she will go
as far as Bath. The last trip from
Boston will be Wednesday, Nov. 9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Kennebec Lodge, No. 3, f. and A. NJ,
will hold its annual meeting inns
Wednesday evening, for the election Oh
officers. All members are requested 10
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Regular meeting of John IL. Hup-
bard State Relief Corps, NO. %, on
Wednesday afternoon, at the usual
hour, in G.. A. r. hall. A 1ull attend-
ance is desired Several candidates
will be initiated. Refreshments VIII
be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The Hallowell Firemen's Association is
arranging for another of its popular min
strel shows during the winter months,
very probably shortly after the new
wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

George n. Titus, one of the city s
truckmen, who lost a valuable horse re-
Gently, has purchased another and is
again ready for business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Sidney Danforth gave a dinner, Mon
day night, at his home in Randolph to
John MeCarty of Boston. Although
an informal affair, the feeling of good
fellowship existing among the guests
made the affair one long to be remem-
bered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Warren r. Barnard of Sidney, who has
been i'll at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
Chas. E. Strickland, 80 Central street,
in this city, is very much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

C. w. Parker returned to his en-
ployment in Portland Tuesday. after
having passed few days here with
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Owing to the large amount Oh
freight business, the Boston steamer
will not be hauled off until Thanks-
giving day. Nov 2S, when she VIII go
as far as Bath. The last trip from
Boston will be Wednesday. Nov. 2ith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church met, Tuesday afternoon. with
Mrs. Clara ]. Weber, Highland ave-
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mr. and Mrs. David Quimby of Ken
nebago are visiting their sister, Mrs.
F. NJ. Mooers, Highholborn street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

w. j. Ivers of Lewiston. superin-
tendent of the mechanical department
of the L., y. & w. Street Railway.
was in the city. Tuesday, on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

j. w. and F. II. Lowell of Farming
dale have purchased the BODICE farm
of Laura Dodge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

has been the guest of Mrs. Lacy of
Randolph, returned home, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Jerusalem Chapter, No 4. r. A. NJ,
viii hold it's regular meeting, Thursday
evening. 1t will be inspection nlght.
Grand officers will be present. All mem
bers are earnestly invited to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Turner have re-
moved to Richmond, where Mr.. Tur
ner is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

George H Heselton left, Tuesday
morning, FOR New York on business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The Ladies' Aid of the First I'M
versalist church met, Tuesday alter-
noon. with Mrs. VIII II. Niles on
Union street. There vas full attenc-
ance and everything was full of IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mrs. l.. 6. Hurlburt left. Monday. for
HaVeihill, MISS, Where she will pass
the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

DR. H. F. Merrill of West Gardiner
left, Tuesday, for Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Miss S. a. Hathaway has gone to
Dorchester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mrs Laura Stilphen of Dresden was
in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Q. B. Clason attended court in Wa
terville, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The w. C. T. U. will hold a mothers
meeting. at $3.50. Thursday afternoon,
at the Methodist vestry. The subject
Education
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The r. and B. League will meet
with Mrs. Webster T. Getchell, No. 6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
GARDINER.
Telephone 37-W.

r. w. Jackson left, Tuesday, for
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Middle street, Thursday evening, q
7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

The Catholic Women's Charitable
Society will hold, this "wednesday
evening, a whist and dance at Union
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
Daily kennebec Journal

Wednesday, November 20, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Henry 7. Glover of Cohoes, y. Y, who
has been here on business for several
weeks, he returned to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Miss Clara l.. Stinson has returned
from a visit passed with friends in Ar
Iington Heights, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Ballard Fuller has returned to Port
land, after passing few days with hi:
parents on Lincoln street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Erlon c. Leighton has returned from
a visit passed with friends in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mrs. Mary Meservey has been quite
ill at her home, 16 Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20

Mrs Hattie L. Morton is quite i'll at
her home, 220 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-20
HALLOWE:L-L..

Sanborn Lodge, /. o. o. f., regular
meeting. Thursday evening.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-09
HAITI DISASTER
RESULT Of PLOT.
Four Hundred Are Killed or
Wounded Besides President
LeConte in Explosion.

PORT AL PRINCE. HAITI, Aug. 3
Haitien soldiers today began making
arrests of men suspected of participa-
ton in the blowing up of the national
palace yesterday, which resulted in the
death of President LeConte and the an
Inhalation and wounding of probably 400
other persons. mostly Haitien soldiers.
General Tancrede Auguste. who was
appointed acting president by the ma
tional assembly to succeed Leconte. viz
tualiN placed the city under martial
law today, and issued manifesto say
ing that rigid investigation of the out
rage would be made. While soldiers
patrolled the streets others were at
work clearing away the wreckage of
the palace, which was burned after the
explosions had set it on fire.
Although Leconte had been in office
less than a year. thew were rumors of
conspiracy against him at the time of
his death. That was the reason Lee
Contc had insisted on maintaining a
powder magazine and arsenal in his
palace, and why he kept hundreds OF
soldiers stationed either in the struc-
ture or in the immediate neighborhood
The palace, huge frame building re-
sembing an American summer resort
hotel. rather than the official residence
of the head of republic, caught fire
from an explosion in the magazine.
which was Immediately underneath Lee
conte's chamber, and was soon envet-
oped in flames.
The first explosion occurred at 3 a. m.
yesterday, and was followed quickly by
fire The flames ignited charges in the
cannon and small arms, and in a short
time there was a cannonading.
Following the arrest of a negro pol
itician today who is reported to have
had dealings with the neighboring re-
public OF Santo Domingo. it was re-
ported that grounds had been found to
warrant that Dominican officials were
interested in the plot