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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
STATE FAIR.
CONTINUED from page ~

,,,, .nron and a crocheted Sha WI
leinp particularly pretty. Mrs X. NJ
Small also of Richmond, has some at
,r.c,ive fancy work. There are many
,..utif,,I exsibits similar TO these by
,adies in the vicinity Of Lewiston anu
elsewhere. Eoticea BILE among these are
exhibits by Mrs. E. K. Jackson ana - :
IT NJ. Lombard, who have displays
that would attract attention any
Mrs. Louise Eaton OF Augusta ii"-7
Some fine things in this department.
Miss George Peaslee OF Ana mas
fine exhibit Of fancy work IN the h 'i =!
east corner Of the hail. Her eHhlDl' -
made up chiefly Of Rattenburg Worn
and point lace, and is among the AiC7
displays of the hall.
Another attractive exhibit III 'ii'7
mart Of the hall is that Of inc Atiei Uo''
furniture Co, of WaterVille, VINO nav
a most attractive booth. arranged -"
6;IenwOod ranges, chairs, desks ~
and many other things that 70 - iii''i
up the household.
Thor. are also some fine eXhlbltS %
hand PAINTED china, and some Oh 1t -
very fine work. Miss Lake T.. arr ~
~ lewiston has what l. perhaps u
largest and most attractive tHhio'e
along his line, ana on" that dlli =
mn email amount Of attention.
on the stage is arranged the "'t =
hihit under the charge OF MISS Lake
= Carroll. and this is an interesting
,no, There are exhibits here from
,,a.r,v all rarts Of the State. As well as
., nuvnber from outside the state f1aSS
p,umrer Of Lewiston, are among the
larger contributors and have many
,,irtur4s from their studio. Among me
n,b.r large exhibitors are Miss Helen
yarnev Of Brunswick, Miss Mary /"
patton Rowdoinham; HartWeH -
Woodcock. Belfast; Miss Zaidee M"r'
s,u skowhegan: Mrs. \. G. Remick.
Portland: Mrs. Elsi4- q. Barker also u
Portland.
Niss Alice G. Wrlch Of Augusta, mas
an exhibit of several articles OF hali'
n,int,.d China, consisting of a PERSIAN
tray. plates and several "th"r lir's'
They are very attractive MIS-. II. -
,Tibbetts Of Augusta. has Sc'hr Oh
lang rond that is attractive. Mrs.
&, Totman of Fairfield. mas a So'i
sized exhibit Of porcelain decorations
that are very pretty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

of people. today The 2.19 pace was
perhaps the bast. there being sharp
contest for the four hats between .sa-
belle and Decima Dean. the latter VIM
ming the last three 10y close margin.
W oOdbury, the driver Of Joe hedge.
was thrown from the sulky on the nome
stretch in the first heat BY his horse
stumbling and falling. Neither Were
injured. Although there were only
three starters in the 2.24 trut. three
good heats We're seen. The fight for
first place was betW cell Harry Miller
ana Snip D.. each time. Seruphin" haE-
l. G all she could do to keep from being
distaEced. The track WAS in the best
condition possible. The summary:
80 CLASS, PACING. PURSE, 500.
Elm Bud. m (M b. Smith. l /
POINTER Patchen, CHI 3 IF. IL. x +.
II. DOWNS Observation-Disclosures. ;
Nelson Gilbert, ; Harrison Stock !,
Wilson. b < CIV GrinnelD. ..........3 & !
Helen G.. m CIV. H. HalD. .........G ! /
Ivan, blk (Waitep. g
Time, Ina. 2la, 2.4l9
2.2f CLASS, TROTTING. PURSE 500.
Harry Miller. Z tBartletD. .........1 /
Snip D.. br Z QialD. : !.
Serarhine tSimpsom ..................3 ,
Time, 2.2ia4, 20, ..-Jli
2.19 CLASS, PACING, PURSE 500.
Decina Dean, m CIV. f. BisbetD. / i
Isabelle, b m tADeilcD......-.......l = =
Genevieve, b IN Or. -. WaiteD...:: ) :; !
Miss Sterling, M O.. I'll. Ouincypl /
Joe Hedge, George EonI3l-
le) ............-..-.......d dis
Time. ISL. ..11A. 21j.4. 3.lNi2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
wiscassd, Wats;Yins & Farmhgton
RAILROAD,

- Arrangements Of trains in effect Nov.
50 4. n, leave winslow for N. Vas
aRe GIn aaS Mns m GnTks nn China
Windsor, Maxcy's, Cooper's Mills, NJ
y bitegeid, Preble's. Whitehead. Head
Tide; sheepscot, arriving Wiscasset SIC
1l.2o A. NJ, leave winslow for N. Vas
salboro. e. Vassaiboro. Ciarks, China
Lake. South China arriving Weeks Mills
4.2s 7. N. leave Winslow for ~ vassal-
eoro p VasSaiboro ,Clark's. China Lake
China. ARRIVING, Albion. $50 P. M
Palermo, Weeks Mills Junct. and way
stations. arriving at Winslow $50 A NJ.
and Wiscasset. $40 A. NJ.
scot Kin NJ cen ffEe Msfa1s ;es fSr shssI
Maxcys, Win%low, Weot's Mills junction.
, China, China Lake. Clar<'s. e. Vassal-
: enGo n "assaiboro, arriving Winslow
5.35 P. NJ leave Weeks Mills Junction
fPr Palermo. China, arriving Albion $50
Sunday Trains
700 1000 A. M; leave Winslow for North
Lake, S. Gflna. w. Mills Junct
40 N. leave Weeks Mills Junction
for S. China. China Lake, Clark's. e.
slow, $50 P. NJ.
Connections.
At WiscaSSet and WinsIow with Maine
Central X. r.
Transfer carriages will leave City Hall
SQUARE. Waterv1lle, daily except Sunday.
at Go A. NJ. II a: NJ. 4.O5 r. NJ. and will
70 trans ~ ~ Winslow at $50 A. NJ, LIZ
Saturday.; =, only leave at 1850 P. NJ, and
vpin
q . sunoass vii Vii leave City Hall square at
SIC p. M .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
IN PENNSYLVANIA COlIIepv
Two Men Killed and Others ser;o,,,,
In ured.

scranton, Pa. Sept. 2s.-Carrving =
naked lamp into ona Of the old n.7.,. =
,lgs 81 Mount Jessun colIierv naar
feckvill"' today Paul Skovara oa, nea,
an explosion Of gas. which c,nm,'. =
''zen men at WORK in thu shaf, ~ :"
snltins in che death of hinsni tr'', 1, re-,
Manoah ana the ser;ons h:. 1ohn
bad1v ini,,..i i.e of the latter were so
n 1oni% injured that their recovery IS
,na ne explosion was terrific, hurting
'e '''e'' along the gangway and en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

On Tuesday evening, the mempe, Fan
the New England Order Of Pro'eeu
WatervilIe. Lodge. No. 221, aceon nds
MED by a few neighbors and frls"I
made an informal call upon Lot
Brown at his residence, 275 Nam s' In
Although unlimited, the guests .,st
made themselves at home and dha;ck
forms Of amusement followed ID Van. yam
succession. Refreshments of iceu, aav.
and cake were served and. befoss q.
ing, Mrs. Arthur Barton and T. ore.
Stevens, in behalf of th8 order, .n,iai
scented Mr.. Brown with suOs ,otep
token of their regard. AL hOnsh ,,n re-
by surprise. 4 N. Brow s,nces
sponded in few word o. rheb
gratitude for the kind I housns
prompted the fraternal ad 1T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

A defective chimney was discovrr'n
in the building at the corner o'
Main and Common streets, YESTERDAY.
The chimney carries away the dral ="
six stoves and, as extensive rePi"'
have been begun the business in S"''s
Of the offices will be somewhat i'hieu
for a while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The first instalmcnt G35@.p Of the
S23o"7 in gold souvenir dollars for the
Lewis and Clark Exposition has been re
ceivcd hv the FIRST National Eank. "i
Portland. Ore. from the government mint
At Philadelphia. The coins are tritl"
smaller tllrn a dimc. Each is inscribed on
"nr sid" with the legend. Lewis and
Clark FxpoSition' and on the other hp-
pears til" words - United StaFes-bnc Dot
lar. Each coin will he sold for s.. \
purchaser OF five will get one extra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The following harmed cOnstltuted ne
picked running team that went u ".
firemen's muster Ut the state IL
grounds, yesterday: c. B. NrkeI c"p
tain), John Phelan, Samue! Heri' III,
Herd. Peter Libby. Raney shtfes, o'.'
Cotton, Forrest Allen. Melvin Ioo'
Joe Barney Ned Simpson, Alfred i'''''
Ralph Williams and William tiass'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The large crowd o. college men wait
ing for the Afternoon train. yesterday
that something unusual vas
about to make I'm appearance Thai
something" which WIS expected was
John Cnombs, CnlEy'a all-round ath'
lete. the star pitcher and tackle Of Inc
last tNo years-but ny" didn't come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The Clukey & Libby quartet COM
posed Of Edward and Arthur Cukcr.
Hazel l.drkin and Ella Fortier. assist
ed III The musical program Of the saith
China fair, yesterday. a. II. LaG
Lizzie Stafford and Rhodn Ashwch
were also present from the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The Hoilinssworth e Whitney AM
Columbia Hose 4 Cos. left here. yeSter
dal morning. to participate in a hose
reel and coupling contest at the Lew.
iston state fair. The prizes to be CON.
peted for in the former are 500 and S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The dinner which was to nave ~
given at the Elmwood, last nishe
the Colby Club in honor of Dr. Az MI
Jordan. has been arranged 10 ~
place tonight. This is token y, ~
probation which shows how the 'V's "a
supporters value life of Loyalty a. ~
devotion to the college of WINCH
Jordan as one OF her honored aiu
has been a remarkable exponent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
Premiums Awarded.
Following were til" awards tii''t "''0
mad. public. today:


Following were til" Awards that "t'T
mad. public. today:
CATTLE.
Avrshire-Herd F. F. Pemb"r, Ban
ror 1st; ID. s. Braokett oxford, 20.
Bulls. yrs, ID. 5. Brackett' lS'. pun,
vr e f.. Pember. Bangor. lSt. BNil
calves. f. f. Pember. Bangor ISL -
& pr,ck.tt. I'd. Cows. yrs. ana over,
T.. +. Pember. 1st anc %; D. > hr'rN
cit. 81. Cows. , yrs. f.. +. Pemb"f' Isl
d :. Bracket. u. Heifers. yrs. r.
+ paulbrr. LIST and %; -. :. Hrhck"t'
"a Ieifer. VI. r. +. Pembcr, lSt ana
ID. p. :. Rrack"tt. "a. tl"it"r calves
f.. +. Pcmler, LIST ana ~, II. ;. Er tck-
cit. 81.
Guernsey Hori. Jnl,n +. Buker,
Hoyy,lnir. 1st, oliver y. Ros', Greene
"a Geo. IL. Weston. Sk"Wh"-.'n. 81.
,,uIIs 2 yrs. and over. John +. EUkcr.
1st Bulls. : yrs. Geo. :. smith, DICK
vale. list; Oliver ~ R"s", 81; Geo. ii.
Weston. 81. Full. | VI. l.. ;. Cooling.
Monmouth. LIST. FAIL calves, L. :.
Godiuy. 1st ANA ~: oliver !. Hose, 81.
Cows. yrs. and "v"r, John +. l'nk"i'
1st: Geo. H. Weston ~; 9. n li"S"'
3d. Cows. 3 yrs. John +. l'uker. Isl
ana 81: q. n Rose. ~. fleif"r. yrs
=. =. ,;nding. LIST: John + Buktr. 20:
geo. ~. w '9''''' "' :, 49,,
+. I,ulcr. list; Geo. II. Weston. "a "H'
"a. H-frr calves. John \. Bukcr, Isl
and ID: Q. y. Ross. 3D..
SHEEP.
,.,,,.,,,,,.i,os, " Hilton. Madison
!, - . - I, tIiItun Arson. %;
- ,,,r,lir ,,,st Wilton 81. Me
, ,,,,,.,.s > re Ana over +. F.. t:ir-
,,,,i,,;,I1 let. Il u 4 II g. Hill
'.,, il. ,,,,,s =, ~ + y. &
-. =, ,,i,,, ist Ewes > yrs. and
n 4. =, }: Hilton 1T. ewes
=. :, ~ - Hilton Isl. eve
,, I, n ). =, q Hilton 1st.
,,..,,ir., nny,ny u e r G.
,,,,,,., ~ J., = G. T q
,',. -. ,,,I, .,,,,,s l., l. I,arror
,,.+ = II &. r 4; HI.
Oh, E,.as y yrs and over
!, r,rr,, !. s,us III = u & r
:, tIu,,,, "a. o,,es VIZ + u q r. G.
,I,,,nr Is, : = E,rrnn : snns %
.,,I a. .y !, I,,n,s L u G T. q Hi.
~, ~, /. J., I,,rrnn :. snrs 81
I;ro.,ins I,,,,.l,, w. - y u,n,,i,
~, Nil,, TIT, MI, I,,,,l,e = .
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y I,,,,,,;,, ~ ,n1 81. .,,..s - {,
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.,, !, - !. ~ :, I1;,,,,, y.
nxfar, n,u.ns t,,,.,t,s ,.,.,r. -,
49, = " tIi1to, N,dison u. az,
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,,;,, 81. h,,. ,,,,. " M
- 49,, ,,, :,.E IIu.a,, ., E,,.as
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,a,,,,,, :, w 1;i,or ,st
u,rnoa p,rs.+ D,,cl,s ,-a,r = L
&c., = S,,,, NH. 1870. r
rn,',,;,,, ,.,. ,,,..,>, -, .,,,1 ,,..,,
!, !, rn,,o,, :. 80 -. - Goa
r;,,h "a. y =, whi,,,,,, "a .,v
,a,,,hs = !, p,r>, :. ~. III : :
Cn,1r;o, o,,,s,
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7, ~ rt.,, al, 80. W.
:, w,;t,,ar ~ H,,,,.s rn.,r = /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

veloning them in tn" flames that fol-
lowed the explosion. Great excitement
was caused, the first reports having a
dozen killed. All the injured were Sent
to hospitals here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

Frank J. White Of this city. returna
yesterday, from Cambridge, Mass
where h attended the funeral Of
brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

Walter Griffith Of New Haven. Ct
AMI Miss Mabel Wood Of Winsl5r
have recorded their Intentions of mar
riaee at the office Of the cIty clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The ReddingtOn sisters, typewries
on Main street, are having their ofscs
newly papered and painted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

}. 6. Blair, who is in the employ 4
the f. ;. Dunn Co. attended the Star
Fair 1T Lewiston. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

F. NJ. Grant. the general agent of h
Pr"Niicnt Life and Trust CO., arrive
in The city, last night. to remain fe
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

Miss Edith Chadwick, bookkeeper
the WardWell & Emery store. is GO.
fined to her home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

Ms. Wallace West of this city
about to move to Gr>enville. where b:
husband is permanently employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

DR.. Archer Jorden. who has hes, !,
business with DR.. Hutchins, win u,.,
an Office in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

J. W. Russell of Cambridge Ma,
mas been passing few days with NJ
Leroy Simpson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

=. q. Gaines of Burlington n u
visiting at the home of Edward M
borne in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

Harry =. Pratt, who has been III q.
Canaan for several weeks. was ii Il
city, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

The annual conclave of the St ON.
'"inmandcry was held, last night
the Asylum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

Miss Cora Jordan Of Seal Harbor :.
returned to resume her studies in /.
Institute. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
THE RACES.

Three Exciting Events. the PIG Pace
Bsinu the Best.
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Lewiston. Me. Sept. 2S.-Three cx-
citing races pleased grandstand full
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Miss Viola Bracket Of Madison -.
visiting friends in the city. vas,a., -
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There was a clean Slate in tba 49,,
opal court, yesterday morning -''
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The Sorosis Will meet with Ms u,
old J. Toward, Friday Afternoon --1''
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+. Edwards went to Augusta
ttrday, ana returned, last night =
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Daily Kennebst Jearua
WATERVJLLE
JOURNAL TELEPHONE ~.
OFfiCE-5o Main S.

Or FiC1-oC Main St
Waterviile citizens will 49,.
favor by leaving or telephoninu !.
Of news interest to tho Journal. H
terviiIe editor. The Office j. 49, va
the day. In case the editor ., .a'
chance to BE- ont at any time dur;, "'us
evening, news toms may De Isf. ;sm'
mail box on the door and will \. ny
by him in season for thu next nn,. T
issue.
f. ". Allen was in Augusta q.
short time, yesterday.
Carl Stewart was in the civ Wa.
day, from Skowhegan. '''Nf'
There was clean Slate in the nm.
opal court, yesterday morning.
+. Edwards went to Augusta =.
t'rday, and returned, last night =
The Sorosis Will meet with Mrs. H.
old J. Toward, Friday Afternoon -'a'
Miss Viola Bracket Of Madison
visiting friends in the city. vas,a,,
'u!~
Fanhin w. Chandler has ,af, i,
Bangor to pass few days with frio,a
Miss Cora Jordan of Seal Harbo- :.
returned to resume her studies n I.
Institute.
The annual conClave of the 81 or.
F"nmnndcry was held, last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

f. w. Allen was in Augusta ).
short time, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29

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Carl Stewart was in the civ 49,.
day, from SkOWhegan. ''7'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-29
DEWEY DECLINES
TO SIT AS UMPIRE
Admiral shuns Appointment to
Court Of Inquiry Into North
Sea Attack. :s.5

Washington, Nov.5 29.-In the fear
that some of his rulings might involve
this country in strained relations with
England or Russia, Admiral Dewey has
declined to be a. member Of the inter
national commission of inquiry into the
North sea incident, in which a British
fishing fleet was fred upon by the Rus
sian Baltic squadron. "a go. ..fe. =. 49,
sian, British, American and French ma
to select: f. they tffnnot agree, t the
emperor of Austria.
There was an intimation some time
ago that this country would bes invited
to appoint one Of the commissioners,
and Admiral Dewey was unofficially
asked to take the place. He has con-
Si i,,' ID that that it would be unwise fer
On account of his rank as a full ad.
miral, doubtless he would be made
chairman of the commission. In that
capacity he would have to decide tie
votes and virtually he would be the
final referee, as the Russian and French
members Of the board are expected tc
stand together. His decision on dis
puted points, he thinks, would certainly
be resented either by Russia or Eng
land and international i'll feeling easily
might follow. Admiral Dewey has NJ
| fear of what might follow on his owl
account, but he does not think the chief
burden of the investigation should bt
placed on the American member Of thu
| board. # f,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-29
BEEFSTEAK EATING MATCH

tTony' Wamser, known as. the
"Mayor of Great Jones Street." and
who is one Of the right-hand men Of
." Little Tim Sullivan, Tammany lead
er Of the sixth assembly district, sent
tions for beefsteak . blowout" at the
headquarters Of the Elm association, at
No. 3S Great Jones street, on Wednes-
nMayor0 Wamser has invited al the
champion beefsteak eaters in the city,
and also candidates running for p0liti-
cal office below Fourteenth street, to
98 sae we IS
beefsteak eater himself, has ordered 500
pounds Of the iuiciest beef for the oc-
casion.
On his list Of champion eaters are
Henry Campbell, president Of the Ho.
bly, district; Detective Sergeant Michael
j. Calvin, who was recently awarded
q gold medal by Commissioner McAdoo
tHe DT2e aaa aon nn Of
! the late ex-Police Justice "Paddy'
Diver, who has taken his father Is
place as the champion beefsteak eater
Of the Diver association; Civil Justice
t but who has to take several hours walk
! to work up an appetite; Assistant Cor
iporation Counsel Herman Stiefel, Wh(
is the champion beefsteak eater Of the
|"PatO keenan, association; ex-Registel
Isaac Fromme, who once defeated ex
Mayor Van Wyck in q contest; David I
kaufman, the champion beefsteak eatel
Of the tenth assembly district, and Cap
tain Tighe Of the Mercer street station
who holds the championship Of the pc
lice department.
Altho HBig TIM Sullivan will b.
present and will help eat the beef, TO-
his constituents, he will not be con
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-29
CONGRESS TO Put
A CURB ON ROADS
Cooper Bill to Strengthen Inter
state Commerce Commission
Likely to Pass.

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, Nov. 29.-There is q
strong probability that the next SEES
sion Of congress will enact legislation
giving the Interstate commerce COM
mission power to prevent railroads char
ging unreasonable and unjust rates. A
determined effort will be made to Sc
cure favorable action on the Cooper
Quarles bill.
This measure gives the Interstate
commerce commission power to hear
complaints against unjust freight rates.
After hearing all the testimony on both
sides, the commission may pronounce
the rate unjust and it will be suspend
ed during an appeal to the courts.
Frank Barry, secretary of the inter-
state commerce law convention, will re-
main here during the session and is
hopeful of accomplishing remedial legis-
lation. The convention, which met in
St. Louis Oct. 20, is composed OF 4!9
representative bodies, the membership
freight. More than million individ-
uals are included in the organizations.
Thoroly Memorialized.
Both Interstate commerce committees
| in congress have been thoroly memo
rialized on the subject of passing the
| Cooper-Quarles bill. In the last ses-
sion forty senators. and 100 representa-
tives offered petitions from their con-
stituents on the subject. The legisla-
lures of eight states have adopted con-
current resolutions asking for legisla-
ton. They include Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri, South Dakota and Louisiana.
President Roosevelt, in two annual
messages, has recommended increasing
the powers Of the Interstate commerce
commission so as to prevent the levy1ng
| Of mo nd unreasonable
railroad companies. tss
Senator Elkins, chairman Of the sen.
ate Interstate committee in the last
congress introduced bill similar to
the Cooper-Quarles measure, and his as
sistance is regarded as certain in secur'
ing a favorable report on the subject.
The president has conveyed the i'm
| preston that he will exercise his in
huence toward securing remedial legis
lation. He did not promise to make a
recommendation to that effect in his
Authority Limited.
At present the only authority exer
cised by the interstate commerce com
mission is limited to pronouncing {
rate unreasonable and unjust and com
manding the railroad company to de
regarded by the offending company anC
there is no way by which it can, bt
forced into obeyance. A fractional re
duction can be made in a rate and 1T
use continued until another mandate
is obtained. Recourse is had in eacf
instance to the, courts, and from fou7
to ten years is required for a final opin
ion from the supreme court.
Every possible effort will be made
by those interested in protection from
railroad companies in securing the pas
sage of the Cooper-Quarles bill at tht
short session Of congress.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-29
GRAB IN CUBAN I.
WAR CLAIM LOAN
=,,e-'r-. 80
Spectators Hold Claims Of Sol
diers, so Bondholders op-
pose New Issue.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York, Nov. 29:-speyer g. Co.,
who have recently foated Cuban loan
of $35, 100000 and are generally recog-
nized as the financial sponsors for the
little republic, are using their influence
here and in Cuba to prevent the pas
sage of q bill authorizing the issue Of
a new loan for $28, 100000 to be. used
to pay off the remainder of the claims
Of the Cuban revolutionary army. They
issued a statement today setting forth
their opposition to the proposed loan. !.
It has been an open secret in Wall
street for several months that the most
active interests behind the proposed
bill are group Of spectators who have
bought up these claims at from IS to
so cents on the dollar. 1...-..:.. q. Il
The names. of two stock exchange
houses have been frequently mentioned
in connection with this scheme, and il
was matter of common knowledge il
Havana last spring that these firms ha6
agents all thru Cuba buying up tb/;t
claims from soldiers at enormous dis
| counts. a,... ~. -.ss
These facts have been communicated
to President Roosevelt, who, it is said
is violently opposed to Cuba g burden
| ing itself with any more financial Abli
| cations at this time. - ~