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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
TO THE JURY
Mrs. Rogers Fate Now in
Hands Of Twelve Men.
MerciIess Arraignment Of Prisoner by
the States Attorney.
She Stood Ordeal Well-Jury VIII
Report, This Morning.

Bennington, VT, Dec. 21.-The case
of Mary II. Rogers, charged with the
murder of her husband, Marcus M.
Rogers, by the use of chloroform on
the night of Aug. IL, 1902, was given
to the jury at 6.15 tonight. The YER
dict is not expected before the court
convenes, at 8 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. The concluding arguments of
counsel We're made, today, consuming
three hours. The judges charge occu-
pied one hour. More than 1000 people
crowded into the narrow confines of
the courtroom, today, and such was the
interest in the closing scenes of the
trial, which has been so replete with
sensational incidents, that not a per-
son left the room until the II men had
filed from the jury.
Mrs Rogers bore herself we'll during
the final arguments of 0. M. Barber
for the state. His speech to the jury
was a merciless arraignment of the
prisoner, whom he characterized as a
woman devoid of all feeling except
where her personal instincts were to
be gratified.
Mr.. Barber Interrupted his, argument
long enough to pass among the jury
men the note which was found pinned
to Rogers hat after his body had been
recovered from the Wattoomsic river.
Counsel for the state dwelt for some
tinme upon the handwriting of the
note, which he said had been proved
to be forgery and was of itself suffi-
cient evidence of the defendants guilt.
The closing argument for the de-
fence had already been made by F. c.
Archibald. Mr.. Archibald depended
almost wholly upon an effort to is
credit the testimony of the states wit
nesses. He bitterly attacked the testi-
mony of Morris Knapp and that of
Leon Perham.
He said that the state had relied
upon witnesses, of so-called handwrit-
ing experts who We're discredted in
the eyes of honest people.
Judge Watson in charging the jury
instructed it to return one of three
possible findings. The defendant, he
said, might be declared guilty of MUIR
der in the first degree, guilty of muir
der in the second degree or not guilty.
If the jury found that the defendant
administered chloroform with the in
tention of causing the death of her
husband, the act was premeditated and
the woman was guilty of murder in the
first degree.
The failure of the defendant to take
the stand or call any witnesses in her
own defence should not prejudice her
case.
AT the conclusion of his charge the
jury retired and Judge Watson ad-
journed court until tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
MONDAYS DENIAL
OF, Sundays Rumors Of War Between
s,,. H., Japan and Russia.

Paris, Dec. 21.-Reports received here
from both centers of the Japanese Rus
sian controversy lead the officials to
conclude that the situation, while seri-
Gus, does not involve an extension of
the present crisis. A dispatch just re-
'ceived from Toxic. dated. yesterday
says:
Japan has not yet answered Rus
STA first proposition. The officials say
this shows, first that the alarmist re-
ports of the English war correspond
,ehts saying Japan has answered in the
negative are incorrect; second, that
Japan continues to seek means for
meeting Pussia's overtures."
On the other hand another Toxic dis
patch frankly sets forth the agitated
state of Japanese public sentiment and
the entense feeling against Russia and
also foreshadows the possible dispatch
of Japanese troops to Corea, but it is
added If this is done 1t will be with the
assent of Russia which will believe the
expedition of having the significance of
a war move against Russia.
The official advices from st. Peters
burg continue to have a hopeful tone
and with advices from Toxic of the
same tenor the authorities here assert
they have good reason to believe that
the situation, although serious. has not
reached the point of a war crisis being
imminent.
An authoritative denial is given of
given OF the reports from Pekin that
the French minister there has notified
China that if she allied herself with
Japan pending settlement of the
Japan-Russian controversy, France
would advance in southern China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
SUGGESTIONS ACCEPTED
BY Cuba as to Things We Want on
the Island.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Mr. Squiers. Unit
ed States minister to Cuba, has arrived
in Washington and reports to Acting Sec
rotary of State Loomis that the Cuban
government practically has accepted all
the suggestions the state department has
namely the establishment of schools.
provisions for a modified form. of judi
cial proceeding. and the opening of port
for the convenience of American settlers
on the island. 1t practically has been
decided that these undertakings need not
lead to the amendment of the pending
Isle of Pines treaty, but be given effect
by reduction to the form of diplomatic
notes to be exchanged between the Unit
ed States and Cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
CAPITAL CHAT.
CONTINUED from page ~

have little legislation ready for the
action of the House and therefore the
Republicans prefer to adjourn over.
aware that in the meantime more bills
will be in shape to receive considera-
ton from the House. 1t is probable
that most of the Maine delegation in
Congress will be out of town for good
portion of the holiday recess. About the
only ones to stay here the larger por-
ton of the time will be Senator Hale
and Representative Allen, who has
moved into a new apartment house
here, called the Roland.
Mrs. Charles H. Allen, wife of an
editorial writer in this city is very i'll
with cancer of the stomach. Mr. Allen
is himself an aged man, who lived fifty
years ago in Kennebec county, where
he was then widely known and where
he took quite an active part in public
affairs.
Secretary Shaw, in submitting esti-
mates for the expenses of the Soldiers
Home at Togus, Me-, has asked Con-
gress for several important improve
ments. These requests include SEE, 900
for alterations in an addition to the
hospital; $4,000 for a new stable;
$4,000 for new water mains and addi-
tional hydrants; and $1,000 for altera-
ton and extension of library.
Mr.. ShaW's total estimates for the
Togus Home are $369,0OO. These in
clude: $14,5OO for the farm; $36, 900 for
current expenses: $4,000 for subsist-
ence; $4,000 for household; $4,000 for
| oil 81S00 tray tot ~
members of the home; and $4,000 for
repairs.
The total estimates for the Southern
Branch of the Home, located at Hamp.
ton, Va. are $36S,700; total for the
Western Branch at Leavenworth. $4O9,
900; for the Central Branch ait Dayton
$667.O00; and for the Northwestern
Branch at Milwaukee. 1899, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
COLOMBIAN TROOPS LANDED
At Island Of Pines-cruiser Mayfiower
Strolls That WAY.

Colon. Dec. 21.-9 A. Authorization has
peen received here that about 100 Colom-
bian troops. have landed at the island of
FINES, northwest of Cape Tfburn, which
Is situated at the western entrance of tie
gun OF Darien. The island of Pines is in
Panama territory and is the only island
aIong that coast which is wooded. peaked
with the mountains and also we'll water
ed, thus offering every facility for camp
ton. -
1t is significant in this connection that
me Cmted States auxiliary cruiser May
hover left this harbor. yesterday even.
ing; bound in the direction of the island
Oh III lines TO obtain confirmation of the re
port. The United States gunboat Ban
croft is still on that coast, in the vicin-
The United States cruiser Nashville has
returned to Colon from Bocas del Tero.
Rear Admiral Coghlan has transferred his
Prairie.
Thirty-five of the United States steam
snip Prairie's marines We're landed. to
gay. and took train for Bias Obispo sta
ton near Emperador. They will occupy
the Canal Cos. house at Bas Obispo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
JAPAN'S ANSWER
To Russia Asks Reconsideration OF
~ Several Essential Points.

Toxic, Dec. 21.-Sixty military engi-
neers have been dispatched to Corea to
replace the civil telegraph operators
attached. to the japanese telegraph
lines on the Peninsula. 1t is officially
asserted that the step taken has no
military significance.
Japan's reply to Russia was handed
to Baron De Rosen. this afternoon. at
q conference between the Russian
minister and Foreign Minister komura
ct the Russian legation.
Japan's reply is in no way IN the
nature OF an ultimatum. but she asks
Russia. to reconsider essential points in
her reply to Japan.
Boran De Rosen Is now sufficiently
recovered to resume the negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

Emieio Di Lucca, an Italian, was put
on trial in the Norfolk county superior
court at Dedham, Mass, Monday. on a
charge of murder in the second degree.
He entered plea of not guilty and a
motion to quash the Indictment by de-
PENDANTS counsel was denied. The pre-
sentation of testimony was begun just
before court adjourned for the day. Di
Lucca is charged with having fatally
shot pomenico Maneini during a
drunken brawl at Stoughton, July 1st,
last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

D1Str1ct OF Maine, IS. ,oo.
on reading the foregoing petition. lt
Ordered by the court that a hearing DC
had upon the same on the Sth day OF Jan
nary, A. d. 1909. before said Court at
Portland. in said District. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon; and that notice thereol
be. published in The Daily. kenneDec
Journal. a newspaper printed In SAID DIS,
t,ict, and that all known creditors. ana
other persopssi interest. may appear u.
the said time land place. and snow cause,
IL any they have why the prayer OF said
petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t Is further Ordered by the Court;;
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and. and TINS order. addressed to them az
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE
HALE. Judge of the said Court. and the
seal thereof. at Portland. in said District.
on the 18th day of December A. D. l9u5
Il. 81 JAMES E. HEWEY. Clerk.
true copy Of petition and order there
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEY. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
10000 MEN AFFECTED
oy ~ Fer Cent. Cut Among Workers
in Coke Region.

Altoona, Pa. Dec. I.-The Buffalo
nochester and Pittsburg Coal & Coax
~. announced, today, that the wage re-
t ~ ~ at Helvetia operations, amounting
WY ~ ~ per cent. will go into effect, Jan.
Whlle the !1elvetia miners are a compar.
atlvely insignificant part of the Buffalo
hocheSter and Pittsburg Cos. workings
tne reduction is considered prophetic Of .
more sweeping move by the companv
shortly which will cut the wages Of no
less than 5000 men, The reduction is
SAID to be violation of the Altoona scale
agreement and it is feared other com
peuhg companies in the field may follow
SUIT with Q far-reaching result to ia
miners of the central field rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
cHIcAGo's GRAND JURY
Begins Investigation Of Violence Dur.
ing Recent Strike. E

chicago. Dec. PA grand jury. TO-DAY
began to Investigate the acts of violence
IoInmltted during the recent Chicago Civ
railway strike and the attacks on non,
union employees of the Street Car "a
since the termination of the strike
number of witnesses were questioned q :
TO their personal knowledge of so-calIed
mittees" eoihi
The investigation will continue. tomor-
row, and evidence will be sought in con
nectlon with the press feeders strike
weeks q"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
DREYFUs' INNOCENCE
IS Thought to Be Established bv M.
Merciers Finding.

Paris. Dec 21-It has been learned bx
me Associated Press that at a meetins
OF the Dreyfus commission. next Wednass'
day. NJ. Victor MERCER, reporter Of the
commission and one of the directors Of the
ministry of justice, will submit a renort
recommending revision of the case ~
Captain Dreyfus -
If the revision should be favorable -
Captain Dreyfus. he will be restored ~ ~
the army, no matter what protests NAV he
made, but it is not expected that he will
assume active service.
M. Mercier's report, it is believed &C
tablishes the innocence of Dreyfus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
"QUITE GRAVE"
Is the Opinion at Toxic on Far
= Eastern Matters.
japan's Answer to Russia's Last Note
Has Been Delivered.
.pecisivs Developments Cannot lmme'
+. diately Be Expected.

London, Dec. 21.-The dispatch to
The Associated Press from Toxic, this
afternoon, was the first intimatiOn the
japanese legation here received that
Japan's reply had actually been COM
municated to Baron De Rosen. The
legation later communicated the reply
to the British foreign Office.
The Associated Press was informed
by the legation that in general terms
it's dispatch from Toxic covered the
situation, which a legation official
characterized as quite grave" but one
from which no decisive developments
could be expected Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
MONROE AND SHARKEY
Matched to Fight Anywhere Except at
San Francisco.

New York. Dec. 21.-Jack Munroe and
Tom Sharkey were matched, this af-
ternoon. to meet in a limited bout
some time before March l, before the
club offering best inducements.
Because of Sharkey's objection. San
Francisco is barred from the bidding
for the contest. The men also agreed
not to consider six round exhibitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
NO HOPE OF A LOAN
Held Out to Russia in the Financial
Markets in Germany.

Berlin. Dec. 21.-The financial editor
of the Tageblatt says neither Russia
nor Japan can hope for a loan In Ger
many. because the German bankers
never engage in foreign government
loans without consultation with ana
the consent of the foreign office. and
the foreign office will not give this
consent. The bankers here think the
greater security of peace is the diff
Guilty. perhaps the impossibility. OF
either Russia or Japan obtaining
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.
At Least Ton from Children Received
at New York.

New York, Dec. 21.-Letters adj
dressed by children to Santa Claus are
reaching the post office here in larger
numbers this year than ever before.
They come from all parts of the coun-
try, even Alaska. The childish petit
tons are carefully set aside and will
be forwarded to the dead letter office
at Washington. The collection will
weigh at least a ton and is double the
quantity received in any previous year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
MILLS UP AND DOWN,
Some Close and Others Resume-Sev-
eral Cuts in Wages.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-President Buffing-
ton of the Illinois Steel Co, termed the
shutting down of the Joliet mills the
usual closing, and gave Jan. Is as the
date of the probable resumption.
Four thousand steel mill Iaborers at
South Chicago. employees of the Illi-
nois Steel Co, have been notified that
they will be laid off, next Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
A Cut at Pueblo, Col.

Pueblo Col, Dec. 21.-Notices were
posted at the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Works, today, that when the works re-
sumo, which probably will be within q
few days, it will he at a reduction of
10 per cent. in the wages of skilled
employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

The trial at Montpelier, VT, of Alexan-
der Garreto for the murder of Eli Corti
during a clash between Socialists and
anarchists at Barre, is nearing an end.
At brief session of the court. Monday
afternoon, the defence concluded and the
state called but a few witnesses in rebuff
tai. nothing material developing. Argu-
ments Will be begun. Tuesday, and it is
expected that the judges charge will be
made. Wednesday, with the likelihood Of
the case going TO the jury on that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
These Mills Resume Work.

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 21.-The Glass
port hoop mills resumed operations,
today, after a shutdown of several
weeks. Most of the tonnage men re-
turned to work at reduced wages, the
cut varying from 90 to 35 per cent.
Work was also resumed at the Penn
sylvania- Car Wheel Works, Allegheny,
giving employment to 500 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
SENATOR HANNA BETTER,
Still Confined to Bed but Will Be Able
to Be Out, Today.

New York, Dec. Ex-senator Marcus A.
Hanna of Ohio. who has been i'll here at
the WaldOrf-Astorias since Saturday, with
an attack of grip, was greatly improved,
today. While he was still in bed it was
said that he would be able to leave his
room, tomorrow, and that the attack was
not looked upon as of serious nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

James Edge. the bank teller who embez-
Zled about $4,000 of the funds of the First
National Bank of Paterson. N. j., was,
Monday, sentenced by Judge Kirkpatrick
in the United States district court at
Trenton, to an imprisonment of seven
years in the Essex county penitentiary.
Edge had pleaded guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
He Married a Portland Girl.

Portland, Me, Dec. 21.-George +. At
water, or Geo. F. Adams, as he gave his
name here, was married to Miss Harriet
Merrill of this city. in Yarmouthville. Oct.
l. 1862. by Rev. III l.. Calkins pastor of
the Baptist church of that town. Adams
claimed to belong in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

After a hearing on the charge of murder
in the second degree. Harry Cohen. is
years old. was. Monday. at New Haven,
CT. held for the superior court for the
killing of Walter Owen at the works of
the Winchester Repeating Arms Co, Dec.
9 His bond of $1,000 was reduced 10 5000:
the court saying the evidence pointed
rather to manslaughter than to murder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
The Pope Interested in Venezuela.

Rome, Dec. 21.-The Pope, today. re-
ceived in private audience Monsignor
Castro, vicar general of Caracas. The
Pontiff took special interest in the re-
cent events in Venezuela, particularly
the action of the United States in
favor Of the arbitration of the claims
against BeneZuela.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Iron Miners to Have a Biz Cut.

Houghton, Mich, Dec. 21.-The
wages of Iron Mine employees of the
Oliver Mining Co., which is, the iron
ore end of the Steel Trust, will be re-
duced 1872 per cent, Jan. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

: DR.. 8. Foster Quimby. a member of the
best known physicians of Salem, died,
Monday, as the result of shock. Satur-
day. DR.. Quimby was a graduate of
Brown University and the Harvard Med
ical School He was s. years of age. A
widow survives him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Not Known in Portland.

Portland, Me, Dec. 21.-Totterman or
Nelson was not known at the office of the
United States shipping commissioner.
The entire crew of the schooner Fred L.
Balano was shipped from New York for
the round trip and were not paid off here.
1t was thought at first Totterman had
been paid off here and entered the Marine
hospital for treatment under an assumed
name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Another 10 Per Cent. Cut.

Sharon. Pa, Dec 21.-It is officially
announced here, today, that the wages
of the furnace workers of the Mahon-
ing and Shenango valleys will be re-
duced about 10 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

PAW-PAW
Endorsed by People Of Ma
tionaI Reputation.
SENATORS
Congressman, Government Of
ficiaIs. Mayors, G. A. R.
Veterans
CURED
By Paw-Paw Are Glad to Tes-
/ tify So That Others
Will Benefit

The great bene-
in which my
Paw-Paw has
been to the sick
and suffering all
over the land has
not been confined
to the lowly or
those in modest
circumstances. In
the very highest
walks of life and
in official circles
it has been max
ing such cures of
Dyspepsia. Indi-
gestion. Catarrh,
n e r v o u s ness.
Sleeplessness and
General Debility
as to call forth
the most enthu-
siastic praise and
e n d ors e m ent.
The1r cnaaE In -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails
70 cure. y. w. Groves signature ID on
eAAA box 70
Bs.nkrupr's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
EDWARD r. LEAIRD I'm Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt

Bankrupt.
70 the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
OF the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maine.
EDWARD r. LEAIRD. of Winthrop. in
the County of Kennebec, and State of
Maine, In said District. respectfully repre-
sents, that on the 10th day of January.
last past. he was duly adjudged bankrupt
under the Acts of Congress relating to
bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights of property.
and has fully complied with all the re-
1uirements of said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be de-
creed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against his
estate under said bankruptcy Acts. except
such debts as are excepted by law from
such discharge
Dated this 5th day of December, A. u.
1893.
EDWARD R. LEAIRD,
Bankrupt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22
Gas Explosion-EIeven Men Injured.

Wilkesharre, Pa, Dec. IA terrific ex-
plosion of gas occurred in the Nottingham
mine of the I.ehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal
Co. at Plymouth. today. Eleven men
were seriously burned, two of them IA
tally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-22

uncertain terms. but come out frankly
and say that they consider Paw-Paw the
greatest remedy that has ever been plac-
ed within reach of sufferers from any
form of stomach trouble. any nervous dis
ease of sle8plessness-MUN