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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
RIDES THE GOAT.
Gov. John r. Hell Joins the Modern
Wocdnen.

Augusta Camn. No. 400, Modern
Woodmen of America, had Il most in
ter"Sting meeting at it's hall, last night.
After the adoption degree refreshments
were served ANA speeches made by
several members. \ class Of eight
were adopted.
Among the candidates initiated were
His EXcellency Gov. Hill and Alder
man c. L. Purinton. Speeches We're
made by Gov. Hill Mayor Robertson.
Rev. r. f. Dunnack. Il. +. Clark, T. s.
Sidelinger and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

The GOrham correspondent of the
WestbroOk acknowledgements, in speak
ing of the entertainment held there in
the library course. under the auspices of
the Cosmopolitan Club, gives Augustus
talented reader the following pleasant
Eotice: Miss Maude s. Andrews was
given n perfect ovation by her admirers
and friends. She read in her own mimi
table manner and swayed her hearers to
laughter and tears, just as she pleased.
In Greater Love Hath No Man than
This" the ticking of the clock could be
plainly heard, so quiet was the large
audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

a good idea of the thickness of the
ice in some of the Kennebec county
ponds may be had from the statement
of one of a party who passed the Sab
bath at one of the camps on the shores
of Oxbow pond. the party ran
across some holes in the ice. which had
been cut by fishermen. and on measur
ing the ice, found it to be 80 inches in
thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

, One item of shipment from the Au-
gusta freight office of the Maine Cen :
trial. yesterday. was 400 bales of cotton
goods from the Edwards Co. There
We're five carloads of it. and it was
billed to Fan River. There are be-
tween 300 and 400 bales sent weekly to
the bleachery at Lewiston. but the
above was the first shipment to Fan
River.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

At G. a. r. hall. Sunday. Nellie NJ.
rutney of Lowell. Mass, gave two very
interesting lecture on Spiritualisn.
which were followed by tests. There
was much interest shown and good
audiences at both meetings. Those
wishing to form n society here are re-
uuestcd to come next Sunday evening.
Miss Putney will be ut 90 Cony street,
his week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Sheriff Ham. assisted by Deputs
Sheriff Tyler, Marshal Breen. Deputy
Marshal Hanks and Officer Miron
searched the place of John Cormier
near the south end of the stone bridge
Monday afternoon, and seized 4 guam
tHy OF liquor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

xgns of spring are becoming more
c0himon. One OF these, is the inquiries
which f. l.. IIerSey is receiving re-
garding the merits of the genuine
PACKARD shoe for spring and sum-
ncr service. This is the shoe he uses
lots of ink in advertising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mrs. Harry Goodrich returned. Mon
day afternoon, from Lynn, Mass.
where she was called to attend the
funeral OF her aunt, the late Mrs
Isaiah Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Nat. Johnson and Geo. Palmer have
returned from 4 fishing trip to Leav-
lit pond. and report Il good time. They
found fine fishing. and brought home d
string of a dozen pickerel and three
bass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

East bound trains We're late. Mon
Gay afternoon. due to n freight wreck
ut Hillside. The wreck did not amount
to muc h. hut train IL. which should
leave Augusta at $50. did not arrive
until $50, and train 10. which goes
east at $40. did not arrive until As.
West bound trains We're on time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Deputy Sheriff Tyler. who is turn
key ut the Jail, has been assigned to
the duty of taking John Blomily, the
Rome homicide. to the State prison at
Thomaston. and will leave with the
prisoner on train "A, at $40, this morn
ing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
II Saved His Leo.

P. A. Danforth of Ia Grange. Ga
suffered for six months with a frirbtfu,
running sore on his leg: but writes thai
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured il
in five days. For Ulcers. Wounds
Piles. it's the best salve in the world
Cure guaranteed. Only 81 cents So,1
by BOwditch. Webster & Co. Aupus,.
and Simpson Drug Co, Watervil,a
druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
WaterviiIe News,

George, W. Dorr. the retail druggist
IS selling large quantities of Hvomei liz
guarantees this treatment TO cure catarrh
without stomach dosing and says be has
50 much faith in it that he will nav for il
nI'nSeii II IL does not cure. He takes All
cure is effected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

One unfortunate was up before the
municipal court. Monday morning, for
intoXication. but as the man had Il fam
lily at home, dependent upon him, he
was given some good advice by the.
judge, and allowed to CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mrs. Chas. II. Warren of Boston.
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. !. w. Beck. for Il week past, re-
turned home. Monday. Mr.. Warren
in town. Saturday, and re-
TUNED to Boston with her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Mrs II. F. Doanc and son of Bridge
port, Conn, arrived in town, Monday
afternoon, and are the guests of Mrs
Doane's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
vile Smith. on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

The funeral of the late Miss Bridget
Heating was held at the residence of
her niece. Mrs. Mary y. Hopkins. on
Bridge street, at ? O'Clock. Sunday
afternoon. The services We're conduct
ell by Rev. Fr. Doherty. and the inter-
ment was made in st. Mary's ceme-
terV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

The Young Women's League will
hold an Easter Sale i'm the Congrega-
tiOnal chapel Thursday, March 81.
There will be Il display of dimity
articles also May baskets. and many
useful and dainty articles suitable for
Easter gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

DIR. Frederick of this city, assisted
by DIR. Sawyer of Gardiner, operated
upon Mrs. Geo. a. Harrington, Sunday
for appendicitis, at her home in Farm
inglale. The operation was success
ful. and. yesterday. the patient was as
comfortable as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

The window display Of chatting dishes,
trays, nagons. spoons, forks and "kOhO-
liza made by Guy .. Vickery. the jew
eler. attracts special attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

The CniversaIist Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. Charles w. Fletcher.
SO Chapel street, Tuesday afternoon, at
230. Come prepared to sew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

John White of New York, passed the
Sabbath with his parents, in this city,
returning to New York on train =, Sun
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

DIR. +. G. kinsman is reported to be
fast improving from his recent illness.
and hopes to be out within n few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
Daily kennebee Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Anne Casavant are the
guests of Lewiston relatives for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had Of f.
FL. Walker. ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free Of ey-
pense.
GEO. T.. EVANS, v. P. & Ger. Man.
F. T.. BOOT1IBY, G. p. & Il. A.
Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Miss Lottie Lombard, who has been
passing two weeks at her home in
Bath, has returned to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

Henry Folsom will leave. today, for
l short visit i'll Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
aEt| QA{|E|Bf

THROUGH TRAINS.
EXCEPT MaNG Monday fsr A portland a. da ahI
Pennington. Philips. Roek1and e"i Port.
and, Boston. Bridgton. Montreal and
quebec is.ol iOco A. NJ. for Brunswick; Lew
RanSeiey. Rockland. Portland Boston.
ham; n. IT,. Berlin Falls, Groveton. N:
Beeceher Falls so p. NJ, local to Port
land. 3.47 p. NJ. (express) for Brunswick.
portiand and Boston. connecting for
ton. No. Conway, and Bartlett. 10 P.
A. for So. Gardiner 1913 p NJ (night
Fullman) every night for Lewiston, Bath,
Portland and Boston
presSl Tor Skowhegan, Bangor. Bar Har-
DOT 81: stephen. (Calais). St. John, Hall
iax and Aroostook County and to Wash
inStoh Co. x. r.; Sunday morning, going
east does not connect for Skowhegan,
Belfast Foxcroft. or beyond Bangor: G31
=. NJ, Tor Wateryille. Foxcroft and Ban
/. NJ, Waterville. FoXcroft. Bangor. Old
Town Patten; Houlton and Caribou. via
Calaisl, Houlton. Woodstock. st. John
and Halifax and to Lewiston via Oakland
and Winthrop; 80 p. NJ. express for Wa
terVhle, Bansor. Bar Harbor, Wash. Co.
X. X. Old Town. Greenville: 319 p. NJ,
for Waterville. Oakland. North Arson,
bingham, Skowhegan. Belfast. Foxcroft,
Greenvile Bangor Old Town and Malta
wamkeag; 80 p NJ. for Waterville
SCNDAYS-Going West, s.32 "a. M, for
Portland, Boston: 1928 A. NJ; 1888 P. NJ,
for Brunswick. Bath. Portland and Bos-
ton. Going east. leg A.. NJ might Ban
gor. 9.l5 A. NJ, for Waterville. Skowhegan
and Bangor; 80 Z. NJ, Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at
l2.59 a. M, Sunday morning. going east
does not connect for Skowhegan, Belfast
foXcruft or east of Bangor.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-08

The Democratic voters of the city
made the following nominations for
aldermen. cOuncilmen and ward ofii-
cCrS, Saturday:
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
OF THE INTERIOR, LAM

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, LAND
- Office at The Dalles, Ore, Oct. q 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support OF
her claim. and that said proof will be made be-.
fore Vawter Craw ford. County Clerk, at Hepp-
ner, Oregon, on the 18th day of December, 1904.
to-wit:
Eva NJ. Cowdrey, formerly Eva M. Emry, of
Hardman Oregon, on homestead entry No.
76i7, for M SEI and NJ SwL of Section 26.
I'd South, Range 25 E w. NJ.
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, to-wit: Holly Leathers, Fred
Knighten, William Beamer and Frank Cramer,
all OF Hardman, oregon.
Noys Decs MICHAEL T.NOLAN, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03

amid the secrecy ever dear to the
vouthful mind. We can guard
our youth faom danger which
we see and know, but against
these hidden foes, which appeal SO
powerfully to certain instincts 10
the human heart, who can protect
them?
Ex-Secretary Russell A. Alger,
Michigan.
"You can't talk prohibition in
Michigan for we have tried 1t and
know what q dire failure 1T Is.
When we had prohibition, the
state was flooded with smuggled
beer and whiskey, aud it was i'm
possible for us to prevent 1t. we
now license the saloons, and while
there is no more liquor drank than
there was during the reign OF pro-
hibition, we derive an enormous
revenue from the traffic, besides
preventing liquors from being
smuggled into the state aud sold
illegally, as it puts the saloon men
to guarding each other. l have
always considered prohibition a
failure, and don't believe it car
ever be effectual.'
Governor Bodwell, Maine.
Il am trying to enforce pro- L
bition in Maine, but find 1T the
biggest Job ever undertook"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03
Ex-Governor Rice, Massachu-

Ex-Governor Rice, Massachu-
sets.
81 do not favor the prohibitory
amendment, for the reason that l
am in favor of the most efficient
means for suppressing drunken
ness; and 1 believe the adoption
of such an amendment would lead
to increased drunkenness. What
ever may have been the effect else
where, prohibition has not been a
success in Massachusetts,.
II recognize the sincerity and
zeal for good which inspires many
of the advocates of prohibition,
but my own opinion, re-lnfoice
by observation and experience, is
that prohibition in Massachusetts
has not been, and will not be a
means of diminishing drunkness.
Ex-Governor Gardner, Massa'
chusetts.
The result Of the former pro-
, hibitory which, by the way
[ signed while chief magistrate
was so unsatisfactory in its results
that it was repealed by decisive
maiorities in a succeeding leglsla
ture, and does not encourage the
re-enactment of similar provi
sions."
Ex-Governor Robinson of Kan
sag.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03
Mrs. Lena Bradbury and son. of Port
land, sister of J. w. Rasmus, is in
Heppner, having come 20 attend the
wedding Of her niece.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR, LAND
- Office at LaGrande, RECON. Oct. II, 1904
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
claim, end that said proof will be made
before the County Clerk. of Morrow Co, Ore 4.
at Heppner oregon, Oh December 2, 1904, viz:
Oregon, for the Lots 2 and 8, SWA NEA and
NWL SEA Sec. s. TIP. 3 s Il. % E. W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz: John S, Buseick, d. o
Justus, W. L, Witherell, George Moore. all OF
Nov3 Dec1 E.. DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03
PROHIBITION WILL NOT PRO'
HIBIT.

This will be the last issue of the
Gazette prior to the election.
But few days yet remain for the
wavering voter to make up his
mind which way to vote on local
option. Notwithstanding the
arguments of our worthy op-
ponent, Rev. Mount, the Gazette
sees no good reason why 1t should
change its attitude on this ques-
ton. While we give these re-
formers credit for great sincerity
and zeal in the fort to rid the
country of an acknowledged ours
the evils of which can sc .rcely be
reckoned, the advocates Of prohl-
bition fail utterly to show that
their plan will minimize them.
On the other hand the Gazette's
showing goes uncontroverted that
where such profits abound as ex-
ist in the saloon business, it will
be carried on secretly or openly
in spite of all prohlbitory laws.
The dCings of Carrie Nation in
Kansas show plainly that in many
n]acps saloons are doing business
openly, else there would be no
mirrors to smash. Morrow coun-
ty does not desire such a never
ending fight as exists in Kansas
and Maine, when no better results
are promised than exist in those
states.
To reinforce the statements and
opiuions of the Gazette we submit
the following expressions OF opln-
ion by leading men of our nation:
Governor Boies, writing on pro-
hibition in Iowa in 1890 said:
'I feel certain that more DIS
titled spirits are used as d bevar-
age in Iowa under the pre- eht law
than has ever been or ever would
be under license system. l am
equally certain ,hat the spirits
used are of the worst kind. There
is not a doubt but that prohibition
has failed 10 lessen the evils Of iD-
temperance, has retarded imml-
grafton into and fastened emigra-
ton from the state and constantly
drained the state of immense sums
of money sent to other states for
the purchase of liquors. l do not
believe that crime has been dl-
mipished or criminal expenses by
this law, or that criminal convlc-
tions are less than before this law
went into effect. Instead, thereof
if we count prosecutions, convic-
tions and expenses incurred under
this law, they have been greatly
increased"
Rev. T. J. Mackay, Councl
Bluffs, Iowa.
after several years of trial o
prohibition in this city that law
has proved miserable farce
The county has been put to an I'm
mense amount of trouble and *
Depse. and all to no purpose.
'I do not believe that the opeI
saloon is as dangerous TO tin
morals of the rising generation a
the club rooms aud private drink
ing habits, which prohibition al
ways creates. The worse trap TO
incautious youths is the one whicI
is disguised and hidden under tn
pleasing form OF club life an
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03

Mr.. Hess has returned from California
where he went with shipment Of
sheep He says California is too dry
and Is glad to get back to old Oregon
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-11-03

Entered at the Postofice at Heppner Oregon as
second-class matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
MORE PAY IS SOUGHT BY
CLASSES OF PosTMAsTERs

Lansing. Mich, June 20.-Thc post
masters of Michigan, especially the
third and fourth class men, think they
have u grievance against President w.
L. Holt, of the State POStmaSterS' as
sociation, in his address to the conven-
tion. He said there were MANY in
equalitieS in the service. that fourth
class postmasters get inadequate sala-
ries and that some third-claSs offices
should have allowance for additional
clerk hire.
He said rural free delivery had de-
prived many small offices of Il large
share of their receipts and that several
hunderd fOurth-claSs offices had been
closed in consequence. The pOstmas-
ters were entertained at the Industrial
School for Boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
ATTACK ON PORT ARTHUR
MAKING LITTLE HEADWAY
SHERIFF KILLED
MAKING AN ARREST
Desperate Shoots on Train and
Jumps-Hundreds Hunt
for Him.

Eau Claire. Wis, June 20.-Hun-
dreds of armed men are searching the
surrounding country for the desperate
who shot and killed Sheriff Harty Har-
ris of st. CroiX county on railroad
train near this city late Saturday
night
The death of the sheriff followed an
attempt on his part to arrest man
suspected of having taken part in
hotel robbery in Roberts. Harris was
on his way to secure a man arrested
in Lavelle and carried a description
of the man wanted for the Roberts
robbery. When the train reached here
the sheriff showed this description to
the depot policeman, who informed
him that a man answering it had just
boarded the train. Ii was suggested
that he be arrested before the train
started. but Harris wished TO continue
his journey and said he would make
the arrest alone.
The sheriff found his man in the
smoking car and at once placed him
under arrest. Without making any re-
ply the man instantly drew a revolver
and rapidly fired three shots at the
sheriff All took effect, and as Harris
fell to the floor the desperate leaped
from the seat over his body. dashed
out of the car door and jumped from
the rapidly moving train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
GERMAN WOMEN
ARE CRITICISED
Declared to Have Submitted to Snub
at Hands OF the Gov
ernment.

Bcrl n. June 19.-COunt Won Hoens-
brock, the well-knOwn political writ
er. created Il sensation at the session
of the Women's congress. When
the fourth section, which was
discussing woman's suffrage, had COM
pleted the list OF programme speak
erS. it threw the subject open to dis
cuSsiOn. Won IIOensbroeck asked per-
mission to speak and criticised the
delegates to tie congress for accept
ing invitations to garden parties,
those of Chancellor and Countess Won
BuelOw and Interior Secretary and
Countess Won BosadowSky-We elmer,
Immediately after the government had
declared that it would not accept the
woman suffrage amendment to the law
creating boards of arbitration for
merchants and their employees.
Won HoensDrOeck said the women
should have politely informed the
ministers that they were unable to
accept social courtesies under the cir
The secretary of the in
terror" said Won HoensbrOeck.' 'Snubbed
the suffrage movement, but gave you
strawberries and cream" Fraulein
Freudenberg, of Munich. who preSid-
ed. instantly repealed the counts crit
iciSm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
Gen. Tyner Promises
Action Against
Roosevelt
UNLESS HE RETRACTS
Defamation of CharaC-
ter Will be Basis
of Suit.

Washington. June 20.-Gcnclal Jas.
y. Tyncr. once assistant attorney gen
eral for the poStoflice department, will
institute suit against President ROose-
welt if the latter should ignore his let
ter of June IL, asking for Il retraction
of the presidents criticism of his con-
duct. The allegation Will be defama-
ton of character and the damages
will probably be set at about 100000.
Looking UD Law.
The law is now being carefully in
vestigated by General Tyner's attor-
neys, and unless there is word from
the white house soon the case Will
be filed Just what the president has
determined to do in the matter is not
known. He has held several confer
ences with the attorney general and
with officials of the pOstottice depart
ment i'll the past week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
CONSCIENCE
FORCES A CONFESSION

Philadelphia, June 20.--A man who
said he was William Gerstermeier, of
Soest, Germany. surrendered himself
to the police here and CON
fessed to having murdered a young
woman in Berlin in February, 1901.
GerStcrmeier said the woman had re-
peatedly importuned him to marry her
and that he, becoming eXasperated,
had cut her throat while she slept.
He then dismcmbcrcd the body and
cast il into the river Spree. lie ac-
counted for the fact that the murder
had not been discovered by stating
that the woman was Il restaurant en-
ploye and that women of her class are
social pariahs whose disappearance
creates no comment. His conscience
would not let him rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
JAMES GILLEsPIE's CASE
WILL BE CARRIED HIGHER

Indianapolis. lure 20.-AttornPys for
James Gillespie. co-dPf ndant with 9th
Prs. whose recent trial FOR the murder
of Elizabeth Gillespie at Rising Sun,
resulted in Il disagreement of the
jury. have filed their appeal TO the su-
preme court on the writ of habe;s coz
pus. which was Overruled by Judge
Downey. OF the Ohio county circuit
court. During the trial it became
known that one of the jurors was re-
lated 10 the defendants. Immediately
the jury was discharged and Il new
jury sworn in. The appeal to the su-
preme court is based upon the plea
that the right of the state to prosecute
the appellant ceased when the first
jury was discharged and a new jury
sworn in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
NAVAL OFFICER BREAKS
UP A COMBINE IN GUAM

Washington, pa food trust main
tanned by the merchants of the Island
of Guam has been broken up by Lieut..
Raymond Stone, Il young naval
officer, who, as acting governor, issued
an order threatening the merchants in
the trust with governmental action If
they did not reduce prices.
There had been much distress be-
cause of the high prices. which the act
ing governor proved were not justified.
The trust controlled all the necessaries
of life. Promptly on the issuance of
the order the merchants reduced their
prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-20
PAINTINGS BURN
WITH AN ELGIN RESIDENCE

ElSin, Ill, June 2G-WilIiam S.
johnson. az attorney with offices in
the First National Bank building. Chi
cago. sustained an $4,000 fire loss at
his country home at the northern limit
Of Elgin. y large cluD house adjOin-
ing the property of \. II. Foxcroft.
valued at 5000. was also burned.
About 1 p. III. Mrs. JOhnsoM discovered
smoke issuing from the roof of the
house and within a short time the man
sion. which covers nearly half an acre
of ground. was burned to the ground
Curios and oil paintings, thousands
of dollars in value, were destroyed.
The only source Of water supply comes
from a windmill and that was burned
shortly after the fire started.