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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
EVIDENCE IN.
Prosecution Closed in
Nan Patterson's Trial.
Defence Seriously Considers
Sending Case to the Jury
Without introduction Of Any Evidence
for Her Side.

New York. Dec. 15.-It seemed quite
possible at the opening of the Patter-
son trial. today. that the case Of The
prosecution against the former Low
girl would be completed before the
close of the week. Following til trief
appearance of Mrs. Young. the dow
Of the dead book maker, on the and.
yesterday. 1t was said that she would
be called. today. by Assistant District
Attorney Rand to tell of all she knows
Of the affairs between her husband and
Miss Patterson. 1t was believed that
the examination of Mrs. Young for an
other legal battle between Abraham
Levy and Mr.. Rand and there was an
element of doubt as to whether or not
Justice Davis would allow the widow
to I II all the prosecutor would have
her in order to bring out in stronger
RELIEF his theory of murder.
With the conclusion of the evidence
Of Mrs. Young the peoples case will
be very nearly complete. The other
witnesses who will be called should not
occupy more than one days session
SO there is every indication that Mr..
will be able to close his case, Friday.
What attitude the defence will then
adopt is a matter of conjecture. The
counsel for Miss Patterson declare that
they will not decide whether or not to
put any witnesses on the starl before
all OF the prosecutions Testimony has
been heard.
In view of the courts exclusion OF
testimony. relating to thu 1l'eEca flight
from justice of J. Mor.'u Smith. Mr.
Levy has expressed the opinion that ht
will not need to put in any defence
Whether or not Mr.. Rand still hat
some startling disclosures to make. o
course, was not known to Miss Patter
sons attorneys when the trial was re
sumed, today.
Mrs, Young was called to the stand
almost as soon as the trial was resum-
ed, today. She verified for the record:
her testimony of yesterday regarding
an intercepted letter. Bernard L
Mexican. Youngs brother-in-law. who
produced the letter, yesterday. alsc
was questioned briefly before Mr.
Rand moved that the letter be admit.
ed aS evidence. The motion was al
lowed by Justice Davis and the lettel
was read to the jury. 1t was ad
dressed to Caesar" Young at the I'm,
perial Hotel and was dated May 3
1904. The letter was written by Julis
Smith, Nan Patterson's sister. and il
1T Young was addressed as My Deal
Unc.'
Mrs. Smith. in the letter, asked
Young to call and see her at once. Sh,
wrote among other things Il would
like to get the whole thing straighten
ed out because of Mans perturbed con
dition. I understand what is the mat
ter. We will be home at noon tomor'
row. Nan Is about frantic. See m,
first and II you do not. cannot ans.
wer for what may happen. Yo,
know how Nan loves you and as she i.
now, nearly wild her condition break.
my heart. l expect to see you as soor
~ possible"
John Mellin. Young's racing partner. tee
tilted that, last March. in. Los Angeles
Young told Nias 1otterson that be woul
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Officers Of the Human Society have
been Investigating as to the condition
of certain horses in the city with the
result that one suffering animal was
led away to a final resting place. 1t
was found that several other horses
were apparently Only half fed, while
the barns were open to the wind and
weather. Due warning was given TO
owners and other calls by the agents
promised for a later date are expected
to show desired improvement; other
wise more contiscations will be in Or
der
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The Senate has
confirmed the following nominations:
Willett NJ Hayes Minnesota, assistant
secretary of agriculture:
William l.. Distin, Illinois, surveyor
general of Alaska.
Sherman r. Newton. collector of Gus
toms for the district of Portsmouth.
n. Fl.
Ira Harris. New Jersey. supervising in.
spector of steam vessels for the second
steamboat inspection district.
Postmasters: Maine, Edward b. BUCK.
FOXcroft: Elliott Wood. Winthrop.
New Hampshire, Joseph IL. Avery, Mil
ton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

Where cider is used fromsthe cask. to
prevent spelling in the partly empty
cask. pour Upon the cider a quart of
some tasteltss oil. such as olive or peanut
oil. The oil will form a thin film on. the
surface of the cider and prevent access
of the acetic and putrefactive fermerlts
always present in the air.-Southern Farm
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
NOMINATIONS BY PRESIDENT.

Washington. Dec. 15.-The President has
sen. the Senate the following nomina-
tions:
Assistant commissioner OF lndian al
fa.rs Charles F. Larrabee of Maine.
Postmaster: Massachusetts, William l..
Wiley, Peabody. 9
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
DRESDEN.
SOMERSET.
NoRRIDcEWOCK.

Geo. Withee, who was injured ",ns
cutting wood few days ago, u''-
Tuesday.
Ethel Cooley is at home from Da'ss
college on short vacation.
Walter Brown is spending a le"
days in Boston.
Mrs. Ashley and two children
Vermont, arrived, Tuesday nignt' Ell. ~
are spending few weeks at orsh's
Pinkhan's.
FAIRFIELD CENTER.
A large number were present al ~
entertainment and fair held by ="
Ladies Aid. Wednesday evening.
fine musical program was furnisneO'
s. A. Taylor and Henry Manson T.
Gently made business trip to star
Reuben Libby has sold two ho5s
one to Henry Gcodhue Of sidney,
other toe. l. T'obey. "a
Elizabeth Tobey has s4et6rfi( b ho1
from Popham Beach, to spend - n
cation. ..s I, III
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
Congressional Notes.

President Roosevelt was one Of the
first subscribers to the proposed muse
um at Aries. France, destined to col
lect provencal relics. His subscription
was accompanied by an autograph let
ter to NJ. Edouard Leon, the organizer
of the project.
Russia has submitted to this govern
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

N H. Sawtelle will go to ROckland,
today, to accept a position with the
Maine Central Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

The Knight Circle will present Aunt
Dinah's Quilting Party" at Society hall,
Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. John Arata left. yesterday, for
Camden for a visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

washington. Dec. 15.-The following
postmaster was appointed " Wednesday:
Maine: East Sullivan Arthur r. Hill,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
LINCOLN.
WISCASSET.

Dr c. A. Peaslee and family have gone
to Bath. where they are to make per-
manent home.
A large party from this place ATTENDED
Monday night, where they were royally
entertained.
Mrs. Louisa Houdlette of Alma, IS visit.
ing her daughter. Mrs. f. IL. Aibee, a.
the County buildings.
Clarence Cheney and wife of Dresden,
were in town, last week.
Walter Blen and son, Owen. drove 70
this place from PittstOn. last week.
Mrs. Lucy Houdlette of Pittston. is inc
guest of her son. F. b. Houdlette.
Zina BIinn of Dresden. was in town
on business, recently.
A goodly number Of Huntoon Hill pa.
irons attended Lincoln county Pomona A.
Sheepscot Valley Grange hail. last WeeM
Huntoon Hill Grange elected the follow low
ing officers for lge5, Tuesday snn evening Wm. Nm
Foye; lecturer, Grace Merry; g;,,s stewaas. ,ysas.
urer. J. Smith; chaplain. Ellen Foye; yaras az
sistant s5sward Wilson ANY ManSsSS White gEs Flo
ra. Mafgaret -Quinnam: gatekeeper ddie
fred FdHe. lady assistant steward auu' .;',ste
MerryS 1t was voted to nave pra Y, in
installation the first Tuesday evening :"
january
DRESDEN.
Five mefnbers of Dresden LodSe, =; 80 o.
a. NJ accompanied their WiscasS,Ile
Brothers on their visit to MaterVir',e =,
Lodge. c. Fl. Siegars. J. II. Wagons' NJ NJ
]. Cheney, G. w. Palmer ana oahes "
Pa liner. ..,
Their entertainment exceeded anythh's
previously given of this kind,
OIL. Ham<>W. s. Blinn. c. j. Ghe'tS ~
wsr6 t5 sAifturn, "Wednesday msrhiiis' "
attend the State Dairy meeting
MRS. Frank Cheney returned. n,;ri,ing
from Lynn, where she has been WISHING
her old home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

JOURNAL ADS
JOURNAL ADS
BRING RESULTS
BRING RESULTS
TRY ONE.
TRY ONE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16

cordially invited write
anything about her symptoms
Pinhams address Mass
cheerully given aing
w asks for it.
eEn s % s,na s s ss ssa.s ssa @ % . and f
Lydia +
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
MON MOUTH.

Mrs. A. A. Sawyer and son. Carl, re-
turned, Tuesday. from a three weeks
visit with relatives in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-16
REAOFIELD.

Charlotte Adams Dunno of Boston
will give a dramatic recital OF the
three act drama, Leah the Forsaken
at Grange Hall, Readfield, Dec. 10th. at
6 p NJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
SUE TwENTY-s1x RAILROADS
Chicago Coal Shippers Take Action
Under Sherman Law.

Chicago, April Flight specific
charges, each one pointed out as a vio-
lation of the Sherman antitrust law,
are brought against the twenty-six
leading railroads running into Chicago
in a. bill prepared for the Chicago coal
shippers association to be filed in the
United States circuit court. The ac-
ton is an attempt by the coal men to
put the Chicago car service association
out of business on the ground it is an
illegal combine of railroads. The bill
to be filed is a petition for injunction
against each of the roads restraining
them from continuing their member
ship in the association and from COM
bining to form a, similar organization.
The petition was presented to L. s
District Attorney Bethea six weeks ago
and forwarded to Attorney General
Knox. The latter instructed Mr. Bethea
to hear both sides and prosecute if the
association appears unlawful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

self to his home and was put to bed
exhausted and suffering to such an ex-
tent that sleep was impossible. Every
morning he forced himself with heroic
resolution to resume his work But
the days went by without bringing him
any relief, until it became clear that
even his remarkable will power could
not long sustain such fearful Odds His
good wife. became alarmed and both
began to look eagerly for assistance.
They found it at last by following the
advice of a storekeeper and a French
weaver whose sympathies had been
aroused.
Told in his own way, Mr.. Hickey's
experience was as follows: My trou-
BILE, 1 think, came from the strong
draught of cold air that played about
my feet at my six looms. One foot
swelled just above the ankle. and the
pain became something terrible. I
forced myself to limp about during the
day, but it was worst at night when
I got home and, as soon as I got my
supper, 1 had to go to bed to get a
little relief. Besides the torture in my
foot 1 would have nervous jumping
spells, shortness of breath and pain
near my heart.
7 stood it as we'll as could for
three months. trying many medicines
but all the time getting worse, until
two friends told me what wonderful
virtue they had found in DR.. Williams
PINK R1lIS Tor Rale BeOple- one OF
them said they had cured his rheuma-
tism and that he considered them the
foremost of all remedies.
Now, I bless DR.. Williams Pink
Pills myself for the first box I took
helped me and, after had taken three
boxes. the swelling went down and the
pain and lameness left me for good. 1
have had no trace of the dreadful i'll
ness since. My wife and I never fail
to recommend these pills to every one
we find afflicted with rheuma tism.'
There is joy in the Hickey cottage
now, for the disease that logged the
heels, and marred the sleep and sought
the ruin of the weaver, has been com
Dletelv mastered by DR.. Williams Pink
Pills Obstinate cases of neuralgia,
sciatica and even of locomOtor ataxia,
have also yielded to the same remedy,
which is a specific for all diseases OF
the blood and nerves These pills are
sold by all druggists throughout the
world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
NEW FRIsCo PRESIDENT.
Something About the Record of A J.
Davidson. Of ST. Louis.

Mr. A J. Davidson, who becomes the
chief of the Frisco, and win make his
headquarters in st. Louis. is the gen
eral superintendent of the system,
with office at Springfield. He was
showered vest rday with congratula-
tions from all sides. and the selection
is regarded as a triumph for the op-
Grating department of the service. Mr..
Davidson is comparatively a young
man to assume the duties of such a re-
sponsible position, but it is generally
admitted that he is we'll qualified. and
that he will receive the united support
of the officials and employees He
commenced his railroad career in 1880
as station baggage agent for the chi
cago and Alton at Lexington. Ill In
1884 he went to Waco, Tex, as opera
tor for the Cotton Belt. and subse-
quently he became chief clerk TO the
superintendent. and later train dis
patcher In 1888 he was appointed
chief train dispatcher for the san An
tonic and Arkansas Pass line at san
Antonio. He was next promoted 10
trainmaster. In 1898 he was appointed
division superintendent of the CUR,
Colorado and Santa Fe al Fort Worth
Upon the reorganization of the Frisco
in 1898 he came to St. Louis as super-
fntendent of transportation, under the
YoaIuTn regime. In 1901 he was pro-
NOTED to general superintendent of the
entire system, with headquarters at
Springfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
Pa.sine ii &c checLn-

Richard 5. Palmer. made famous in song
and story under the soubriquet of Dead
wood Dick" is dying Of pneumonia in tho
county hospital at Cripple Greek.
Capt. Carter, the writer of dime novels.
III years past Whote innumerable stories
of DeadWOod Dick They were greatly
exaggerated, but Palmer is the hero in
each case
Palmer got his nickname because his
given name was Richard and ne lived in
Deadwood, S. D., In the early days. He
was a gambler then and won several for
tunes. which later were ufssipated- Pal-
mer migrated to Leadville. Aspen auf,
other western towns. During the early
days OF the Cripple Creek boom he came
here and has since remained. He became
addicted to the use OF morphine and his
health failed. Of late years he has been
the vendor of apples, candy and chewing
gum. working only at night. He was liz
orally patronized by the gambling and
sporting fra ternity--Denver Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
IMMIGRATION FIG UREs.
During IS Years 21,265,723 People
Have Moved to America

Chairman Mcleod of the Western
Passenger association has just fur
comprehensive statistics on immigra-
ton to the United States. from the
first government records of 1921 to the
end OF last year.
During that period of eighty-three
years there came to this country H.
265, 1913 immigrants. equal to about one
fourth of the present population OF the
United States.
OF the total immigration into the
United States from 1921 to 1908 Ger
many furnished "a per cent; Ireland
19 per cent: England, Scotland and
Wales, Is per cent; Austria Hungary,
Ter cent; Italy, 8 per cent; Russia,
and Poland, per cent OF the total im-
migration in 1903 Germany and the
United Kingdom furnished only u per
cent, while Austria Hungary, Italy.
Russia and Poland furnished 6S per
ceat.
The states in which the foreign born
population forms the largest percent
age of the total population are: North
Dakota, 554 per cent; Rhode Island
3l.4 ner cent. MasSaChusettS 30.2 per
cent; Minnesota, 2S.9 per cent; Mon
tana, 276 per cent; Connecticut, 26.2
per cent; New York. PSI per cent. ;
Wisconsin. PAS per cent; California,
24.7 per cent. Nevada, 23.S per cent. ,
New Jersey, 22.g per cent: Michigan
%. 4 per cent: South Dakota, % per
cent; Illinois. POL per cent.
The states having the smallest per
centage of foreign born population.
with the percentage of each. are:
Georgia, siX-tenths of per cent; South
Carolina, four-tenths OF / per cent. ;
and North Carolina. two-tenths of i
per cont.
More immigrants came here in 1893
than in any previous year. the total
number being S57 ,046 In 1902 there
were 64S,743 immigrants and in 1901
there We're 4SI.572- Not until 1881 did
the yearly immigration reach the half
million mark but that year the total
number was 669,431. The following year
It increased to 7SS992. There was a
steady increase in immigration from
that year until 1897. when the number
fell to 230,S Since then it has been
rapidly incre asing every year.
In recent years a large majority of
the immigrants come from Italy. I'm
migration experts declare that if the
present favorable conditions continue
to exist in the United States and no
economical Improvement is wrought in
southern Italy, emigration from there
viii continue to increase. Extensive
preparations are being made for a
large exodus during the summer
months. Several new transportation
companies and a number of new
steamships belonging to lines already
in the trade are to be added to the flo
tilla steaming between Naples and tht
United States. In 1897 there were foul
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
oALvIN a 1850 MAN.
Oregon Short Line Official Was Once
at Atchison.

Another formerly of Atchison rail-
road man takes step upwards, says
the Atchison Globe. l.. Z. Calvin. as
sistant manager of the Oregon Short
Line. with headquarters at Salt Lake,
has been made general manager of the
Oregon Railway & Navigation com
pany, with headquarters at Portland
He Will also virtually fill the Office of
president. although he viii not have
that title. Mr.. Calvin's promotion is a
deserved recognition of an able man.
Fifteen years ago he was division sup
erintendent of the Central Branch
with headquarters at Concordia, and
was afterwards located at Atchison as
superintendent of the western division
of the Missouri Pacific. the position
now held by c. A. Vermillion. At
Portland he will succeed President A
L. Mohler. of the Oregon Railway &
Navigation company, who has been
appointed to succeed H. C. Burt of
the Union Pacific.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02

The new president of the Frisco was
at the St. Louis general offices yes
terday on his return from New York,
where a conference was held of the
executive officers of the Rock Island
Frisco on Monday and Tuesday. He
will return to New York for a further
conference, which will result in COM
plete reorganization of the Frisco Off
ciaI staff at St. Louis headquarters.
The Frisco board will meet in New
York early next week for the approval
of the organization recommended by
the new president, and this viii be in
harmony with the plan of operation
adopted by the Loree administration
for the Rock Island system. It is I'M
derstoOd that a second vice president
will be selected. who win have charge
Of operation; a third vice president.
who viii have charge of traffic. and a
fourth vice president, who viii look
after accounts. Mr. Mather. who was
elected first vice president. succeeding
Mr.. Winchel viii be at the head of the
legal department The position of gen
eral manager viii be filled by the sec
ond vice president, who will make an
appointment from the operating de-
partment, to be approved by the pres
ident on his return from New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
ABOUT RAILROAD PEOPLE.

w J. Caverly. travelling passenger
agent for the Colorado Midland railway,
was in Topeka for a few hours Friday
on business for his company.
George H Miller is a new clerk in
the employ of the Office of W. J. Healy,
freight auditor for the Santa Fe. He
began work Friday morning.
c. H Foster. an employe Of the Office
of w J. Healy. freight auditor for the
Santa Fe. resigned his position in that
Office Thursday. Mr.. Foster will go to
CHICAGO
E. E Harris. of the Office of W. J.
Healy. freight auditor for the Santa
Fe. left the service of the company
Thursday morning Mr.. Harris has
secured work elsewhere.
w S. Daily began work Friday
morning as clerk in the office of W.
J Healy, freight auditor for the Santa
F'e Mr.. Daily comes from Chicago,
where he has been in the employ Of the
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern railroad.
George F. Boss began work Friday
morning as a clerk in the Santa Fe
ticket auditing department Mr. Boss
was formerly employed as clerk IN
the Office of c. W. Cook, assistant gen.
erai freight agent for the Santa Fe-
Joseph Smith is a new clerk in the
Santa Fe freight auditing department
He began work Friday morning Mr.
Smith comes from Waco. Tex but he
is well known here, having formerly
been in the employ of the company at
this point
J. E. Hurley, general superintendent
Of the eastern grand division OF the
Santa Fe, left yesterday for a short in
spection trip over the lines under his
supervision Mr.. Hurley was travelling
in his private car, No 216. which was
attached to the rear Of eastbound train
Nc. III.
1t is stated that Gordon Griffith Of
Emporia has been rendered the position
of foreman Of the Santa Fe round house
at this place Mr.. Griffith has been
foreman OF the round house at Emporia
; fr- III - ----t --a7- and a half and is said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
TO BUY SODEN PROPERTY.
Emporia viii Vote whether They
Pay $4,000 or No

Emporia, Kas.. April AT a special
meeting Of the city council il was de-
cided to submit to the voters Of En-
portal the proposition to vote bonds to
buy the Soden mill site on the Cotton
wood river. Justin Soden met with the
council and made terms on which his
father would sell to the city. The
offer includes the dam. the water power
machinery, the mill buildings and ten
acres of land. part Of which lies on
the west side Of the river and the
water privilege. The price asked was
$50. 600. The price offered for the water
privilege and the property by the city
was $50 000 and for some time the
council has been trying to get Mr..
Soden to at least compromise with the
city on the price. but he wouldn't con-
slider anything less than the above
figure. The council decided what Mr.
SOden had to sell would some day be
an operative necessity and that 1t was
worth $4,000 to the city If it couldn't
be bought for less.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-04-02
RAILROAD NEWS.
Rock Island Soon to Open Up
New Traffic.
Two New Lines Will BE Ready
by May /.
CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS.
Double Track Road Will Be a
Busy Section.
st. LOuis-Memphis Line Is Also
Important.
TO 81. LOUIS.

Two very important developments
which viii materially improve Rock
Islands traffic position in the southwest
are about ready to take place. The brst
is the opening of the Rock Islands new
water level line between st. Louis ana
Memphis by what is known as the St.
Louis. Memphis and Southeastern rail-
road. The second is the. opening of the
Rock Islands ChicagO-St- Louis double
track line.
Both these lines should be completed
and ready for traffic by May 1 at the
least. It was expected to have both
opened by April 1, but the severe wealth
er conditions have interfered somewhat
with operations. With the completion
of these lines the Rock Island will be
able to run trains direct from Chicago
to New Orleans over its own rails.
The Chicag COST. Louis line will be 2SS
miles in length and Will be double track
&c the entire distance 1t viii be owned
Jointly by the Chicago and Eastern 1lll-
nois and Big Four and will be about
the shortest line between the two cities.
This line will be the main artery Of
the great Rock Island system for the
transportation of passengers and freight
for Chicago and the northwest and hay
ing Is 600 miles OF railroad back OF II
should prove one of the busiest pieces Of
railroad property in the United States,
IS the passenger traffic between chi
cago and St. Louis is probably the
greatest between any two cities in the
United States, not even excepting Bos-
ton and New York and New York and
Philadelphia.
The Rock Island is fast connecting up
its various lines, the completion of which
is expected to show materially IN the
earnings of the system.