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Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
PROF. MoULToN's IDEA
OF tho Creation Is Spiral Instead Of
La Places Ring Theory.

Chicago, Aug. lila Places Ring
theory Of the nebular hypothesis Tor
the creation of the universe, which has
stood service for more than century
in the scientific world. was torn to
pieces, Wednesday. by Prof F. r.
Moulton of the University Of Chicago,
who believes that he has made the real
solution of the evolution Of our solar
system. Assisted by Prof. Thomas C.
Chamberlain, head Of the geology de-
partment, Prof. Moulton has beer
working for mere than four years to
disprove the Ring" theory and to SET
I'D what he terms the Spiral" theory
The results of their researches were
made known in lecture on "The Evo-
luton of the Solar System" delivered
by Prof. Moulton.
1.-The Ring theory was brought out
by La Place In 1876 and has been ac-
cepted almost universally up to the
present time" declared Prof. Moulton
1.-THE theory which Prof. Chamberlain
and myself hold is the spiral theory.
We believe a second sun-a disturbing
sun-moved down near our sun and
caused on our Gun enormous tides
thousands Of miles high. The tides
were similar to the aides Of the sea
One tide was at the point nearest the
disturbing sun and the other tide was
on the opposite side. The matter shot
towards the disturbing sun. Ordinarily
1t would have been straight up. but the
disturbing sun moved around In ar
ecliptlcaI sort of orbit. Consequently
all the masses thrown off were in a spi.
raj direction. one after another, which
accounts for the orbits Of the planets
Tha wollen masses were attracted tt
the large nucleus which made them in
tu planets
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
Excursion Train P|unges
Through Open Draw
Near Norfolk, Va, the Air
Brakes Falling to Work.


Norfolk, Va, Aug. flowing to the
inability OF the engineer to control his
air brakes, an excursion train from
Kingston. N. c.. bound to this city.
plunged through an open draw over
the western branch Of the Elizabeth
river. eight miles from Norfolk, this
afternoon, and half a hundred persons.
mostly negroes, were drowned. Up to
a late hour, tonight, only seven bodies
had been recovered from the wreckage.
The list of injured, SO far as can be
ascertained, numbers nearly lOO'
though most of these are slightly hurt.
A large number of physicians from
this and nearby cities have gone 10
the scene.
Among the victims. the only white
ones were Edward Jeliffe. manager OF
the excursion. and Edward FORBES
who assisted him. both of Greenviiie'
N. C. .
The train was running at a rate OF
IS or 20 miles an hour as 1t approached
the bridge. The specific orders OF the
road to stop all trains at the br'dge
whether the draw Ia open or not was
apparently ignored. The train plunged
into the abyss. Both engineer and hre-
man discovered the open draw too late
to stop the train. The air brakes were
applied but did not work effectively.
The scene following the wreck wa
one of indescribable horror. with the
shrieking of men. women and children
who were drowning, struggling out Of
the partly submerged coach and float
ing In the river.
The Merritt Wrecking Organization,
tonight, dispatched an expedition to
the scene for the purpose of raising
the sunken cars. which lie in about 25
feet Of water. Until the cars are
raised an accurate estimate Of the
number of dead Is impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
SUSPICION IS STRONG
That Recently Discharged Auburn
Prisoners May Be Connected.

Auburn. Me-, Aug. 1.-THE Andres q.
coggin county Jail was notified, late to-
night, of a murder at Kent's Hill, in
which one or more men discharged
from the institution are supposed to
have been concerned. No definite in
formation. however. had been received
up to midnight. This morning. James
Brennan. John McEachern. Richard
Love. Harry Jones and p. H. Gibbons
who had been serving a short time in
Jail as vagrants. were permitted to de-
part. Little is known here of any Of
these men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS.
Post. Gen. corteIyou, Ambassador Con
ger and Others, Thursday.

Oyster Bay, n. Y. Aug. 17.-Postmas-
ter General and Mrs. George B. Cortel-
you were guests for few hours.
Thursday, Of the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt. The postmaster general is
on his vacation and he and Mrs. Cortel-
you have been passing few days at
their home in Hampstead. l.. 1. Mr..
Cortelyou does not expect to return to
Washington until about the middle of
September.
Edwin H. Conger. ambassador to
Mexico. was guest of the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt at luncheon.
During the day two or three other
visitors were received by the President,
among them being Prof. E. ]. James,
president of the University of Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
DIR. Miles, Heart Cure

which cures heart disease in every stage.
Every day we read of sudden deaths
the heart had been pleading for help. and
gave up the struggle only when ii had ex,
hausted the last spark of vitality-and
they call IT sudden.
For more than six years / was troubled
with my heart. l would have dizzy
spells. then difficulty in breathing, chok'
ing sensations, my heart would fiutter
become painful. ! could not breathe lying
down. l commenced taking DIR. Miles
Heart Cure. and in few weeks I was
entirely cured
MINNIE E. JOHNSON. Olivia, Minn
The first bottle will benefit, if not the
druggist will return your money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

"A great natural bridge Is situated
twenty miles southwest Of Douglass.
Wyo., where La Prele creek breaks
through the foothills of the Laramie
mountains. said Robert Jacobsen, Of
Butte Mont. In span of arch il exceeds
anything OF its kind in the known world.
From buttress to buttress the bridge Is
iSo feet, and the highest point OF the arch
ter. The arch Is almost as perfect as II
built by mans hands rather than formed
by action of the water The stream here
nows. or rather tumbles and pitches.
1000 feet in depth. Near the lower end Of
the gorge ledge or wall Of solid rock.
about 150 feet in height. stretches right
across the canyon. In time long past the
water has plunged over the top OF this
rock wall. which was then a natural
dam. but finally the water found its way
underneath and the result is the bridge.
milwaukee, Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
STRIKE Is SPREADING.
The Bridge Workers Exterding II to
All Parts Of the Country.

New York, Aug. 17.-In accordance
with orders Of tine general executive
board Of the International Association
of Structural Iron Workers for a ma
tional strike against the American
Bridge Co.. several strikes We're called,
yesterday. on the company's contracts
in this city.
Secretary Greene Of the local union
declared that the strike will continue
to spread all over the country until a
settlement Is reached.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
HORRIBLE MURDER.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

men hastened to the farmhouse, which
they found to be deserted.
Mr.. Hackett had expe cted to find the
three men in the yard where he had
left them. but supposed that they had
gone into the house to await their sup
per- Just as he was about to enter the
mouse, a second time. another scream
was heard, this time as IL from the
highway toward Readfeld.
The farmer with Johnson following.
hurried down the road, and at a place
about 80 rods from the house, found
lying by the wayside, the body OF his
laughter.
He heard the sound Of the feet Of
running men making away across the
fields. AS soon as Mr.. Hackett recov-
cred from momeEtary shock at the
sight, he summoned neighbor to his
assistance.
When Mr.. Hackett and the neighbor
returned to the place where the girl lay,
they found a small cord tightly drawn
about her mack. by which she had EVIL
IDENTIFY been strangled, although there
was also fearful cash in her head.
When found. the girl was unconscious
and breathing. She died shortly after
being carried to the house. The meal
which the young woman had been pre-
pairing for the men whom the police
are OF the opinion accomplished her
death, was on the table.
Word of the crime was sent by teie-
phone to police officials at Readfield.
who Immediately came to the scene.
accompanied by DIR. j. A. Millken.
Searching parties were at once formed
and the Police of surrounding towns
Informed Of the murder. and instructed
to look out for the three missing men.
Johnson. who made no attempt to get
away was, however, placed under ar
rest. He is about % years of age. In
response to police inquiries, Johnson
said that he and the three men had
peen released from Auburn Jail, this
morning, and had walked to kent's
Hill, a distance Of about IS miles. He
said the name of one of his compan-
Ions was James Brennan, the other two
he did not know.
Sheriff Cummings Of Auburn, who
was asked concerning the story Of
johnson. said that five tramps had been
| released from Auburn Jail. this morn
ing. They had all been committed from
the Auburn municipal court. Their
names are P. II. Gibbons, James Bren-
nan, John McEachern. Richard Love
and Johnson.
The wound on the girls head was ev-
identity caused by a blow with a stone
or club. 1t is believed that the blow
was struck to silence the outcry of the
victim.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

verdicts Of guilty were rendered in
both criminal cases tried in the su-
preme court at Bangor. Wednesday.
Joseph Connolly, II years old. Of Boston.
was adiudeed guilty of breaking and
entering and larceny from Maine Cen
tral cars early in July and Asa Annis
of Bangor. was found guilty of larceny
OF SIG from the person of belmont
Merchant of Bangor. Both men were
remanded for sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
GOV. w. T. COBB
Continued from Page One.)

of the hill to the eastward to catch the
first glimpse of the approaching party
At EOS the first report Of cannon told
of the approach of the commander-in-
chief and as the gun sounded the egu-
lation salute the egiment headed by
Col. Kendall and staff entered the camp
On the parade ground the regiment
paused. drew up in line. and the COM
mander-in-c chief and staff rode to head
quarters, having brought up in the real
of the column.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

County Commissioner II. II. Adams
Of Belgrade J. c. Rassett of winsIow
and l. r. Bradley of Vienna, were in
town, Thursday. to establish the corner
on the land Of John Taylor. between
Summer street and the Belgrade road.
Thinking that during the years of trav-
el the road had gradually worn In on
Mr.. Taylor's land. it was deemed neces-
aries Of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Engineer L. II. Metca!f Of Boston,
has arrived In town and inspected the
result of the digging done at the Mes
5alorskee dam A cavity 20 feet.
square. Is feet deep and feet below
the bed of the stream having been
made. gravel was struck Mr. Metcalf
says is suitable as a foundation for the
cement but advises them to dig deeper
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
WELCOME REDUCTION
Will Be Made by Russia on Certain
American Goods.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 1S.-The Az
sociated Press is informed that NJ.
Witte soon will make a formal an
nouncement in America Of a reduction
by Russia Of the duties on American
been operative since 1901. Ambassador
Meyer secured this concession after ex-
tended negotiations with the minister
les Of finance and foreign affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Thompson and
little daughter, who have been visiting
friends In town. left. Thursday. for Au-
gusta, where they will visit Mrs
Thompson's brother. Rev. c. G. Mosher.
before returning to their home in Rock
land
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

The new petroleum fuel reported from
Switzerland is in the form of briquettes
containing four parts of petroleum to one
part of secret material At IS cents 4
Rallon for Oil the cost of each hriquette
was about M cents. but on large scale
would be much less.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Among the Pittsfield people at Camp
Benson, Newport, Thursday. were: Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Delano and daughter
Ina. Mrs. Florence Hunter and son Earl.
MISS Doris Libby, II. c. Pooler. Misses
Mary Dustin and Claudia Priest. Mrs.
Lizzie Dobson, Mrs. A. H. Farnham. Mrs.
b. NJ. Harding and Mrs. b. s. Mathews.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

often perspire profusely. suffer much
from heat. chafe badly and have ten
der feet. Mrs. E. A. Goodwin. Of Lynn.
Mass. Is such a person. She says:
Comfort Powder is blessing to ma
l recommend 1t to all my friends" H
cures all skin irrltations. tender. aching
Feet. and keeps dress shields sweet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
Dizzy Spells

That dizzy spell is an important mes
sage from the heart-a plea Tor heip.
others come: Shortness Of breath, paIpl-
tation, weak or fainting spells, smotnerl
ing of choking sensations. pains arouno
the heart, in side or shoulders. ana so on
until it receives the necessary heip' oi -
compelled to give up-stop..
You may furnish this aid with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. L. A. Field has gone to Capitol
Island for two weeks outing, afte-
which. she will visit relatives In Gardi-
ner and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Field OF Salem.
Mrs. George Field. Miss Bessie Field.
Frank and Harold Field. all Of Lynn.
Mass, are enjoying a two weeks out
ing at the Bartlett cottage. Lake Mes
salOnskee
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

returned after the full issue had been
made and all the goods that will have
to be returned were one loaf Of bread.
boxes of prepared foods, hams. 8
cans of beans and bushel Of potatoes.
Then the work Of SyStematizing the
accounts is one of the features that de-
serve favorable mention and not to go
into detail the force of men have been
SO particular about the issues and have
kept such careful track of all tranSac-
tions that they can tell exactly what
has been issued to every company, the
quantity, the cost and al lOther intri-
cate points that one might be curious
to know. The work has been the best
every performed in this department
and Il large part of the credit is due to
| the head of this branch Of the service.
Col. Edward J. Mayo.
The work speaks for itself, but the ef-
f1ciency of the department is without
doubt the result Of careful planning and
perfect execution Of the coloners we'll
formed IDEAS No man went hungry In
camp, if he id 1t was not the fault of
this department.
AS the weeks tour of duty has
waned the work of the hospital corps
has grown noticeably less, for while
early in the week there We're as many
as five cases at one time, all more or
less serious, there was, last night, but
one case in the hospital and the men
have stood the work and routine of
duty exceptionally well. There were
yesterday but two calls on the depart
| ment and both were cases of indiges-
tion, something that the men might
have had at home and neither was Of a
serious nature. Most of the calls have
been from cases of indigestion on the
part of the afflicted.
Considering the change of air, food
ana water, that the men have been
made to endure. the health of the camp
has been exceptional and the work of
the hospital corps has been more of
work ON the initiative in the prevention
| of disease rather than the actual fight
| ing of disease itself.
The credit for all this Is largely due
| to the work of Surgeon Major Bial F.
| Bradbury, Assistant Surgeon Captain
| Gilbert Elliott and Assistant Surgeon
First Lieutenant Charles L. Cragin, be-
| side the details from the several differ
ent companies who have served as the
| agent of these officers.
| The sports during the latter part of
the afternoon claimed the attention of
the spectators and soldiers alike and
| furnished some of the best amusement
ever offered on military camp ground.
| inasmuch as the men who participated
| in the several events on the program
were experienced men in this work and
exceptionally good time was made.
The officers of the staff and officers
| of the several companies oflciated in
| the capacity of judges of which Major
| Dooley was the master of ceremonies.
The card of events furnished and the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Ellen Sewall OF Lawrence, Mass.
Is in town the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Taylor. Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Bertha Blood, who has been
passing several weeks with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Goodrich, re-
turned. yesterday. to her home In Ply
mouth, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Miss Elizabeth Phillips OF Boston. 1,
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. D. ".
Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs Edith Phinney Is at Boothbay
Harbor, the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Knight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Brown ar
daughter. Grace. are visiting N
Browns parents in East Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Sheriff Ham OF Augusta, was noti-
fled, soon after 10 o'clock last evening,
of the murder near Kent's Hill, and
gave all the necessary directions for
the pursuit of the murderer.
He and Coroner H. T. Morse will
leave Augusta. early this morning, for
the scene, for further investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Addie Holt and two children.
who have been visiting Mrs. Hollis
parents for several weeks. returned.
yesterday, to Waltham, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Charles Wheeler and Mrs. Liz
zie Yeaton of Lynn. Mass. are visiting
at the home OF their brother, Charles
Bates. at Oakland Heights.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

A. Q. Scammon's THE Real Widow
Brown" is billed for Union hall. Tues
day evening. Aug. %.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weeks were pas
sengers on the $40 train. Thursday. for
Augusta, for visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Miss Susan Gage Of Cambridge. who
has been the guest OF Mrs. J. H. Har-
ris for several weeks. has gone To
Skowhegan to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Miss Annie Knowles has rsturneS Il
Livermore Falls, after rassing seyersI
days with Oakland friends. =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Edna Stowell and Daughter r..
turned. Thursday. from a visit with
friends ~ St. Albanx.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Abel Davis. Esq, was a passenger on
the morning train. Thursday. for Peaks
Island. where he will pass his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Cynthia Peary and niece, Miss
Mabel Unwine Of Lowell Mase, left
Thursday. for Starks. where they viii
visit relatives
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Carlisle OF Lynn.
Mass. are in town. the guests OF Mr. ana
Mrs. H. L. Patten. Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

David Stuart. boss-dyer at the Oak
land woolen mill. is passing a weeks
vacation In Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Marshall are In
North Anson. guests at the home Of c.
Marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Mrs. r. B. Herrick has returned n
her home In Belfast, after visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Sturteyant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Leon Tapley has left the employ OF
the Oakland Woolen Co. and acceptel
a position at the Cascade r,ill. IA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18
PITTSFIELD.

Miss Sadie Norton OF Bangor. is the
guest of Mrs. E. o. Spaulding. North
Main street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

The steamship Zealandia arrived ot Ga
attic from Nome on July 8 bringin. sI
5O.0OO in gold dust-Nome's record shin.
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

Part of the cargo of the steamship
Korea. which arrived at San Francisco.
On July II, was s344, 500 worth C opium.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-08-18

in the bounds. The sports were greatly
enjoyed ana witnessed by more than
half OF the people on the grounds and
the victors We're most heartily applaud
ed at the conclusion of each event.
Whiie 1t was fun for those who par
ticipated 1t looked to the casual OBJ
server as though there was considera-
BILE hard work In the bargain and all
were literally applauded for their work
while the winner was a hero among his
comrades for company prestige runs
strong even in the National Guard.
The prizes consisted Of momentos Of
ribbons, etc., and were purchased from
fund collected among the officers all
making some contribution to the fund.
During the running OF the list Of
sports several companies took occasion
to settle differences on the diamond and
as many of the games were unfin-
ished the boys hope to find sometime to
finish the games. this morning. The on
ly fuli-ftedged victory recorded is that
OF co. l. against Co. B, the former win
ming by a score Of Z to 4. The losers
have kick coming according to their
version of the affair as they claim that
the umpire was a Co. L man and as a
consequence they received the raw end
of all of the decisions. They are willing
to try another game, this morning, but
no definite arrangements have been
made for the match.
The evening parade after the sports
and evening mess was perfect and as it
was the last to be held at the camp
grounds during the encampment. it
; turned out as it should, the best of the
encanIpment. 1t was perfect and the
large number Of visitors to the camp
did not regret having stayed and seen
the linal maneuvers Of the regiment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14
TO AID AGENTS.
Equitable Says They Must Work Under
 Difficulties.

New York, April 13.-The Equitable Life Assurance Society, through Gage E. Tarbell. it's Second Vice-President, has issued a circular to it's general agents indicating it's intention to pay $4 per $1 ,000 on new insurance in ad- dition to the commissions specified in their contracts. The circular contains the following:
 "Realizing fully the difficulties un- der which you are laboring at present on account of the circumstances over which you have no control, and under standing that considerable of your time will be taken by interviews with policyholders in giving them the in formation that they may desire, and that your work of securing business will be more dificult. entailing upon you additional expense, 1t seems en- tireIy proper that we should do some thing at this time to aid you.
 we feel that you will appreciate this evidence of the society's desire to cooperate with you and that you will work harder than ever to incfease your business and maintain the society s prestige in your field"
 In explanation of the circular Mir. TaFben said:
 our agents have to live. The pres ent trouble in thls society has et course added to their work and per- haps slightly cut down their Income
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-14

natural abiding place for young vot- CTS Youth Is always generous, fair and unselhsh. It seeks no undue ad- vantage or governmental favors. All it asks is a fair chance in the race of life. Cynical selfshness and sordid un- fairness come only with age. Jefer- sons doctrine of the brotherhood of man of equal rights to all and spe- claI favors to none," Is all the young man asks. His stout hand and heart are not afraid to fight the battles of life if you will but give him equal opportunities, while the Republican practices of favoritism. tariffs, trusts and graft are .abhorrent to his natural and generous impulses. o, for a cam paign, an aggressive campaign. on some great moral question which would ap- peal to the consciences of these young voters and cause them to align them selves with our party, which advocates those high ideas of justice and mor- alty we hold in common with them. Such a campaign led. it may be, by some progressive young Democrat, would bury all our divisions and dis sensions. and we would 'in mutual well beseeming ranks march all one way"
 John w Kern of Indiana followed MT WiIIett.