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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13

Yadrintzeff, one of the best authorities
on Siberia, while reproducing these ng-
ures in his work on Siberia, makes.
however, the significant statement that
these estimates have but "a relative
value" Since that time the knowledge
of Siberia among Russians has in
creased, with the effect that the cult
vable area is being estimated lower
every year, and, according to the most
recent calculation, constitutes but eight
or nine per cent. of the entire area, about
$4,000 English square miles.
In western Siberia the cultivable area
is to be looked for in what the official
report calls the zone of cultivation"
i. e., the region between SO and 581h
degrees north Tin the Altai region only
to the fifty-first degree north), contain
ing altogether about 100000 English
square miles, with about $500, 900 popu-
lation. Out of this total area a con-
siderable part would have to be ex-
cluded, made up of marshes and moors,
salt and sweet water lakes, particularly
the so-called Barbara steppe, so that
only about 127, 800 English square miles
here, and $4,000 English square miles
in the Altai region, might be regarded
really cultivable land. The amount of
yearly precipitation is considerably less
for western Siberia than it is for Ger
many or Russia under equal ATTITUDES,
the yearly average in the agricultural
zone being but $50 millimeters, as COM
pared with 500 millimeters in the north
ern part of Russia. However, this cir
cumstance does not yet present any dan
ger to the cultivation of cereals, for
the amount of precipitation during the
three summer months is rs millimeters.
only ten millimeters less than that for
northern Russia. The agricultural zone
in western Siberia shows about the
same features as the regions Of west
ern Canada, Manitoba, Alberta, Sas-
katchewan; just as there, severe win
ter lasting six months is followed by
a short transition period and short
and warm summer.
South of western Siberia proper, be-
tween the fifty-ffth and forty-second
degree of latitude, extends the COVER
norship general of the steppe, whose
northern border is touched by the ST.
berian Trans Continental. Out of the
$4,000 English square miles taken up
by these regions, the districts of Akmo-
linsk and Semipalatinsk (about 100000
English square miles,, while having a
higher annual temperature, suffer, how
ever. from lack of rainfall, so that agri-
culture can be safely carried on with
out artificial irrigation only in the
northern border of this region, and also
in the moister river valleys; but even
there the crops often suffer from
droughts.
As regards the agricultural possibili-
ties of eastern Siberia, or the provinces
of Yenisseisk, Irkutsk and Yakutsk, 1t
must be said that the area available for
cultivation is even smaller tSere than
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13
Republican Convention.

The fractional fight in the Republic
can state central committee over the
selection of a convention city for the
state nominating convention, was
ended with the selection of st. Paul.
The best efforts of the Duluth del
egation, backed by prominent COM
mitteemen from other parts of the
state, awaited nothing.~
The convention will be called to or
der by Senator Moses E. Clapp in the
Metropolitan opera house, St. Paul,
at 10 O'Clock, Thursday, June 80.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13
Four Men Killed.

Cleveland, O., May 9.-The west
bound Twentieth Century limited, on
the Lake Shore road, Saturday ran
down and instantly killed four un-
known men near Elyria, % miles west
of this city. The men were evidently
foreigners, and there was nothing upon
them to show their identity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13
Deneen Wins Chicago Primaries.

Chicago, May 9-Charles S. Deneen,
candidate for the republican guberna-
torial nomination, came out victorious
yesterday in the most holly contested
primaries ever known in Chicago He
will have 337 delegates to the republi-
can state convention from Cook county
as against 1877 for Frank o. Lowden,
and he and his allies captured a ma
jority of 2S4 delegates to the county
convention
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13
Feud Causes Double Murder

Austin, Tex, May "a sensational
killing occurred Saturday at Luling, 80
miles southeast of Austin. S. L. Nixon,
member of the state democratic ex.
ecutive committee and wealthy
planter, shot and killed R. w. Malone
and Col. Veasy, two prominent citizens
of Lueling. The shooting is said to
have grown out of an old family feud.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13

country the granary of the
world is the ambition of the Russian
government. To force its development
Russia has been willing to make many
sacrifices, and it is in line with this idea
that she has appropriated so much Of
China's territory. A study of the agri-
cultural possibilities of Siberia is inter-
esting, especially at this time.
The population of Siberia amounts to
about 100000 people. This figure alone
suffices to show of what development the
country is yet capable in view of its
enormous material resources. AS a
matter of fact, colonization, more or
less systematic, begun but recently,
after the government undertook its reg
ulation and direction. immigration,
which during the eighties amounted to
but 10000 to 10000 per year, has been
steadily swelling since 1892, and reached
about 224 900 in the year 1899 1t is thus
clear that Siberia contains an available
area for the cultivation of cereals, for
almost all these immigrants are agri-
culturists and continue their occupation
on the new sites.
Official estimates of the Russian gov
eminent, given some 20 years ago, put
the cultivable area as high as 26S,00O
English square miles, or 32.4 per cent. of
the total area for western Siberia and
853, 760 square miles for eastern Siberia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13
Heavy Loss by Fire.

Richmond, Va, May 9. = The mill and
sheds of the plant of the Richmond
Guano company, below the city, were
burned Saturday. Loss, 1925 900; COW
cred by insurance. The fire was acct
dental
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13
Report Is Denied,

Paris, May 9.-The report, published
Saturday in the United States, of the
death of former Premier Waldeck
Rousseau, is false. His condition is
steadily improving.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13

IN inducing men OF pO1tlcal
prestige and promising political future
to accept the second place upon the
national ticket. Both parties realize
that much depends upon the character
and record and political strength of
the running mate of the president for
the success of their tickets, and so the
effort is made to secure the likeliest
man possible. and generally the like
Hest man possible" has other plans and
political ambitions, and objects to be-
ing run upon the vice presidential side
track, for such it has come to be.
Just why election to the vice presi-
dency should practically end mans
political career, at least as far as as
piration for the presidential Office is
concerned, no one seems quite able to
explain, but that it does is made appar-
ent by study of the political records
for the past 80 years or more. No vice
president since Martin Van Buren, has
been elected to the presidency, and
that was away back in 1886. Van Buren,
was elected as vice president in 1882
on the ticket with Andrew Jackson, and
four years later he became the success
full candidate for president, but no vice
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13

USSIAN dreams of CONNER
cial supremacy, both for
Europe and the far east, are
based upon the development
of Siberia. To see that vast,
and as yet undeyeloped,
country the pranarY of the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-13

ESIRABLE candidates for
the vice presidency of the
United States are hard to
secure. The two leading
political parties of the coun-
try find increasing difficulty
in inducing men of political
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
LOST HER SHAFT.
Reading Co. Tug Catawissa Disabled
Of Popham.

The big steel ocean-going tug Cata-
Wissa met with an accident. yesterday
afternoon, as she WAS coming into the
ktnnebec river after the Reading
barge Bast which has been discharg-
ing L cargo of coal at a kennebec riy-
II port.
The lug had just entered the river
when her shaft broke and her big
" heel dropped off. Left powerless To
stem the tide, Capt. Head of the tug.
dropped anchor and when the tug Per-
dnwr. lace in the afternoon. he towed
ny of this city. capt. Carlton, went
flats.
capt. Head Immediately notified his
firm Of the accident and received word
10 wait for the arrival of one Of the
cumprny's tugs which would come to
TON tn, Cattwissa ana the barge Bast
4" Philadelphia.
The accid, nj happened just as the
tug was slowing down to take the ia
nous k,uurbec river pilot. Mr.. Oliver,
~ Parkers Head. on board.
The cataWissa is one Of the finest
tugs on ,hc Atlantic coast. She is 13a.a
feet long: - feet wide and Is feet
depth. She is the property of the Read
+, = 90 and has been a frequent visitor
to the KennebeC river with coal harSes
Path Times Nov. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
THE BOSTON FIRE.
Department Was Pouring Water on
Ruins All Day. Friday

Boston. Eov 1S.-Several lines Of
hose wer. still playing on the ruins Of
the Warren Line pier, this forenoon,
and Il dense cloud Of smoke filed the
streets Of Charlestown. The pier was
completely destroyed. Sc far as known
no one was injured during last night s
fire.
The fire department had one Of the
hardest fights in its history to save the
nearby grain elevator and the steamers
lying at adjoining docks. The men We're
greatly hampered in their work by the
intense cold, the water freezing as it
fell around them. and many of them
had their rubber coats covered with
ice before they completed their duties.
A revised estimate. today. indicated
that $500. 900 would probably cover the
loss.
Several engines poured torrents Of
water on the ruins all the forenoon but
We're unable t. drown out the fire. This
afternoon a brisk northeasterly wind
famed the flames which threatened to
give further trouble. Great clouds Of
smoke and steam settled over the har-
Dor and were visible from all parts Of
the city The ftremen DO not appre-
bend any further danger but the steam
rrs will remain at the decks until the
last ember has been drowned out.
Hosemar William of Engine No. 6
fell overheard, today. and was rescued
from drowning by Jos. Wood Of the
same steamer. The fire is supposed to
have beer caused by rats and matches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
AMID CHEERING
A. F. |. Votes $75,OOO
to Fall River Strikers.
Three Pennies Weekly from
About 100000 Members.
Fall River Mill Men Say They Cannot
Change Course.

san Francisco. Nov. 1S.-The dele
gates. today. voted. today. u levy lu
assessment nf one cent r.r week FOR
three weeks IN aid &c the textile work
ers now on, on strike az Fall River.
Mass. and T. confer upon IN" "Nrtu-
tive council uf tn. federation authority
10 l"vy additional assessments II such
q course IN their Judgment should h"
d"cmcd necessary. This will in,m"'liat.--
Is realiz. $75.0O0 for the aid uf tn"
strikers. The V"t" vas Unanimous ami
was received with great cheering.
Impassion,d speeches were made IN
behalf of this action 10y tn" convention.
Delegate Mary l.. O'Sulivan of the
National Woman's Trad" Union
League, depicted the scenes there since
the strike began. She characterized IN,
conditions existent as more terribl ;
than those attendant on the anthracite
coal strike. one meal A cay consisting
OF soup and two slices Of bread was
she alleged. the fare Of 400 women and
children. To Safeguard the virtue of
these unfortunate women and protect
the health and perhaps the life of tho
children she prayed that financial aid
might be given until the strike could
be won.
Delegate DriscOll of Bcston, then Of
fered motion that an assessment o;
one cent per week for three weeks be
levied on every member Of an crganiza-
ton affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton of Labor II aid the textile
workers row on strike at Fall River,
The motion was carried unanimously
amid great cheers.
Many delegates arose in their seats
and. on behalf of their organizations.
offered checks or cash as the share OF
their organizations. Figuring on a
basis of a membership Of 1000. 900. it is
estimated that aid To the extent Of SIS
600 per week will he given the strikers
After passing this measure the cons
vention adjourned till tomorrow morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
WlSCASSET, WATERVILLE G.
FARMINGTON RAILROAD.

Arrangements Of trains in effect Oct.
10. 1904
salIoro. L, vassalboro. Clarks. China
Lake, S. China, Weeks Mills Junction,
Windsor, Makcy'S, Coopers Mills n
Whitetield Prebles, Whitciield Head
Tide: Sheepscot, arriving Wiscasset, 9.U5
4.25 ?. NJ. leave Winslow for \. Vassal-
Saibcro; p. NasSalboro. Clark's. China
LAKE, south u u china, arriving Weeks Mills
AZ 7: NJ, leave Winslow for \. Vassal-
horo, +. Vassalb"ro, Clark's China Lake
S: China. w. Mills Junct.. Palermo
China. arriving Albion $40 p. NJ.
~ A. NJ. leave Albion for China, Paler-
mo, Weeks Mills Junct.. and way sta
tons. arriving at Winslow. $50 A. Nj. and
Wiscasset. 9.05 A. NJ
$40 P: NJ. leave Wiscasset for Sheep
SCOT scot Al Alma Genre Head Tide, Whitehead,
MaXcy's. Winslow. Weeks Mills Junction
S. China. China Lake. Clark's. + Vassal'
bore Or !, \ Vassalboro, arriving Winslow,
5.S1 p, NJ, leave Weeks Mills Junction
for Palermo, China. arriving Albion 64C
SUNDAY TRAINS.
1000 A. NJ. leave Winslow for North
Nassalboro. +. Vassalhoro. Clark-s. China
Lake, S. China w Mills Junct,
$50 NJ. leave Weeks Mills Junction
1or ;. Emma. China Lake Clark's F.
Vassalboro. y; Vassalboro, arriving Win
slow, 400 P. NJ.
CONNECTIONS
At WiScaSset and Winslow with Maine
Transfer carriages will leave City Hall
square, Waterville, daily (excent Si,ndavI
at o." A. NJ: lo45 A NJ. 4Oo u. NJ. and
Will meet trains at Winslow at $50 A. NJ,
sundays Will leave City Hall square at
40 p. NJ. '''6'o" at
American Express Company transacts
business at all points or this line.
". D. PATTERSON. G. P. & t. A.
>. ). sEWALL. Superintendent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
The Best Group Cure.

What is the best and most reliable
remedy for Group, is question of vital
interest to the mothers of small chill
dren. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has been in use for over thirty years.
and has never known to fail in any
case. Mr.. T. F. Compton, public
weigher at Merkel, Texas, says of it,
Il have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in severe cases of Group with
my children, and can truthfully say it
always gives prompt relief" There is
no danger in giving this remedy as it
contains no harmful drug. For sale
by Jno. Coughlin, Augusta; c. H.
Reane. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
JOYOUSlY RECEIVED.
Fall River Employees Delighted With
News-MiIls Not DISTURBED.

Fall River. Mass. Nov. 1s.-The
news that the American Federation of
Labor had voted to Immediately raise
$4,000 in aid of thu strikers here was
received joyously by the officials Of the
various textile unions and the strikers
in general. The action at san Francisco
Is considered by most Of the union Off
cials as the only step necessary to en-
able the strike TO be carried to a fin.
lsh. II is estimated that it costs about
$4,000 weekly to conduct the contest
against the mill owners
President n. r. Borden Of the Fall
River Manufacturers Association
when he heard the news from San
Francisco said:
The assessment levied by the
American Federation of Labor will
nave no effect whatever on the manu-
faeturers. They cannot and will not
make any concession. There can be no
receding on their part
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

A fellow, evidently hard up LOT -
atterpted to relieve Mr.. McrriH
rural free delivery driver Of Vs'u'. !,
fur robe while his team was ~ ~ 4.
Of the postoffice. AS he picked "
reins to drive away, he missed inc NJ,
and Immediately informed City 4,
shall Plaisted Of his loss. Mr.. rs''
lost no time in making quick pu'
and found the man trying to d'sp
of the lap robe to one OF the cie' |.
c. E. Matthews grocery store. y
enough to say that the bargain
not concluded. and that both MT
r,ll and the culprit went straight
to their several destinations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
LADIES' DAY
At the Big Horse S1ow--Cheeers TO
an English Girl Winner.

NeWYCrk. Nov. 1S.-'rhis being Ladies
day at the annual Horse %huW. Il large
crowd was early i'm attt ndance. Th-
feature of the day i The class Of horses
suitable te be cavalry chargers. III" lld
ers appeared in the uniform ri Tia, re-
ular army and carried Sabrcs.
An extraordinary demonstration t"oh
place when the English girl. Miss Ella
Ross. was awarded the blue TibHon II
the novice class for a pair. for hc! nlach
geloiings, Rowton Blackthorn and Row
ton Vienna. When the pair were picked
out by the judges for the honor and the
blue rosette was being affixed to the
handsome head of Rowton I:lavllth I'm
there was an Outburst OF cheering That
lasted several minutes and was revived
again and again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Those who came out Of the Free Bsr
fist hall after having their fill Of th
substantial and satisfying supper whEl
was prepared by the ladies of the sod4
ty showed feelings of contentmtE
which needed no words to be interprs
ed. 1t is not yet known what sum b
society has realized from their fair. b
if the profits are commensurate viii
the satisfaction which the patrons haF
received. there can be no doub: of ]
financial success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

The street commission Is still get'"s
in it's work and when the passer y
pauses to see the pieces Of frozen gra'
el which are being piled up on WINE
street. they can get some idea OF y
enormous amount Of work winch
constantly going on in various oepai
ments for the public benefit. Ano'p
drainage basin will assist IN dispo'.
of the surface drainage on TINS SUI
next spring. If these improVe'n.',
continue at the rate with Wnic"
have been progressing during the 20
year there will be facilities u ).
in the way of highways through :. i.
city which will leave little 10
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Edward w. Clements of Soul
Smithfield. was in the city. Friday, .
business which will keep him here
few days. He has been busily engage
in getting out lumber with which
build additional cottages and CABIN
for his camp on North pond. His bus
mess with summer guests for the mex
fishing season promises to be all that
he could wish for, as these extra a''
commodations will not be more tnaA
sufficient to meet the demands OF par
ties who have already engaged roons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

A dance was held at Messalonsk
hall. Friday night, under the auspic
of the Brothers of Labor. A large nun
Der from this city were invited a,
took advantage of what proved to
an exceptional opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

f. W. Judge. now a resident of Ev
eret. Wash. claims that it was in his
paIlor. near Ripon. Wis. that the for
nation of the Republican party was
decided on. Mr.. Judd is now a Prohi
bitionist. In 1854 IN, was a Free SoiIer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

A very pleasant event advertised
the name of "A Yankee Sociable' "
held under the auspices of the COlla
Z. w. c. A. in the chapel of the Bs
fist church, Friday evening. A Ian
number 81 The students were presa
as well as many members of the chur
and a good number of citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
HE WANTS s25,oOo,0 900.
Sec. Shaw Calls on Banks for Part Of
Governments Holdings.

Washington. Nov 1S,-Secretary
Shaw has ANNOUNCED call upon ma
tional banks holding government de-
posits to the amount Of - per cent. Of
their holdings. 10 per cent. to be paid
on or before Jan. Il. next. and Is per
cent. on or before March Is. next. This,
the secretary estimates. will bring into
the treasury about $25, 1000.
New York. Nov. 1S.-Secretary
Shaw's call excited little concern here.
About s23.500.0OO of government money
is held by New York banks Inasmuch
however as many of the interior de-
pository banks keep their government
holdings on deposit here a very large
part of the % per cent called for
comes from this center. where it will
be paid into the sub-treasury
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wylie Nor
man. who died recently. once refused
the office of Niceroy to India
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

When buying horehound candy I
the genuine. such as you see in Havs
& Co.'S window. Tomorrow will
Sunday and only CSC. insures d
licious canoy treat Of Hawke
special chocolates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Felix Audet, well-known barber
the city, will enter the employ Of A
phonse Audet, his service to bee
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Miss May Moreau has returned :.
Lewiston, where she has been .
days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Five DRINKS of the ordinary desca
ton We're sentenced by Judge Shsu
Friday morning. two were commits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

A. B. Reny left his store Tbru,
feeling i'll, and has since been cana,
within doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Please remember and inspect 1
Quaker City" cut glass gems in r,
ington & Co.'S. A full line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Miss Elizabeth l. Cragg tn,.
nurse of Augusta, was in the ci,v =.
day, on a visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

F. w. Gowan left the city, Ha
afternoon. for Mexico Me-. whes
will remain for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Miss Florence Baxter of An,,-
dale, is visiting for a few dave =.
friends i'm Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

S. L. Preble has returned from
days hunting trip to Pickerel ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Jesse Libby of Augusta is r,...
his parents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

James Cough of New York a.,
visiting Charles NJ. Vigue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Roscoe Paine went to Au,r,.
day, for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Charles Wentworth wen, J.
Friday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19

Charles Beal Of Clinton, was i
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-19
Daily ksnnsber Joun
WATERVILLE
JOURNAL TELEPHONE :.
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WassrviIIe citizens will eons,, :,
vor by leaving or tsIsphonina al
news interest to the Journal. ~t
vile editor. The Office i, oo.. ".
the day. In case the .di,o, :. ~
chance to be out at any tim.
the evening. news itsms NAV 4. ss
the mail box on the door 80 Mi
found BY him in season for IN ~ Y
mornings issue. '"