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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
WITH PEARYS REPORT.
Two Men From Supply Ship Eric On
Way To Washington.

st. John. N. B., Sept. l0.-F. Solion
and A. kisling, of the Peary supply
ship Eric, arrived here, today, en-
route to Washington, where they say
they will report on the Polar expedi
ton to the time they left Commander
Peary on Aug 16, last at Eta, an
Esquimo settlement near Capt Sabine,
Greenland. When they left they say
they bore Peary's telegram which was
given publicity last week. They de-
cline to give out any detailed state
ment until they report at Washington
but say the Roosevelt encountered her
first real ice barrier near Eta. 1t was
4 stretch of ice of 20 miles and they
watched with glasses the progress of
the commanders sturdy steamer and
she went through the field in excellent
manner.
The EskimoS, they report, were
greatly pleased to see Commander
Peary and anxious to join in his ven
turesome journey for by many Of them,
they say, he is looked on as little less
than q deity. A number were taken
along by him. BY this time, the men
report, Peary is probably fast in the
ice awaiting the time for his real for
ward work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
KENNEBEC GOOD TEMPLARs
Hold Their District Meeting, Saturday,
With Riverside Lodge.

Riverside Me, Sept 1O.-tSpeciaD.-The
kennebec district lodge of Good Templars
met with the local lodge at this place on
Saturday. Sept .. After very fine din
ner which was furnished by Riverside
Lodge the district session was opened at
l.. 30 P. NJ, with District Templar T. w
Longley of Sidney. in the chair The dis
trict degree was conferred on several can
didatcs after which reports of district off,
GERS and standing committees were taken
up. The condition of the order is in very
good shape in Kennebec county. but Their.
is need of organizing work in the dis
trict.
During the afternoon, Frank W. GOwen
of Waterville, who has just returned from
Europe was driven to the hall and was
present. He spoke briefly Of the recent
worlds session of the order held in Bel
fast, Ireland. which he attended, and also
took a deep interest in all the discussions
of the session.
Very earnest and eloquent rks
against any resubmission in Maine were
made by Frank G. Holt of Norridgewock
grand treasurer of Maine Good Templars;
Mrs Fl. A. Ivers of Watervile grand su-
perintcndent of Good Templars of Maine
and many others. and the folloing resolu.
ton was adopted:
Resolved, That the Waterville Sentinel
the New Age and the Eastern Argus
make the fatal mistake at the very start
in their campaign for resubmission and
license in abusing the w. c. T. IT,. the
Civic League and temperance people in
general. and in their eagerness to kill
resubmission SO as to get license. Every
one can see at once what they want and
their methods will not carry in Maine.
Resolutions on the death of Miss Ella
A. Dove of Branch Mills a prominent
members of the order, and vote OF
thanks to the members of Riverside
Lodge for their kind entertainment were
also adopted.
The next district session will be held in
Oakland, in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
STILL QUAK|NC.
The Seismic Disturbances
Continue in Italy.
Casualties Very Large and
Suffering Intense.
vesuMus and StromboIi Both ACtiVe-..Aid
Sent to The Victims.

Rome, Sept 10.-Further slight
earthquakes. today, caused additional
terror among the afflicted inhabitants
of Calabria. The damage. however.
was insignificant. The activity Of
Mount Vesuvius increased while the
violent eruption of the ancient crater
on the island of Stromboli is still in
progress.
Minister of Public Works Ferraris Is
making a personal investigation of the
extent of the disaster. Despite the eff
forts Of the authorities many distressed
persons have not yet been reached. ow-
ing to the difficulty Of sending them
sufficient supplies. The relief trains
which are carrying food. clothing and
medicine are compelled to proceed
slowly, owing to the fact that great
assures have been caused at many
places along the tracks.
The greatest caution is necessary In the
search for victims, as the walls are con-
tinually falling.
the island of Strombold at the picturesque
villages are ruined and many OF them
may not be rebuilt because the surviving
inhabitants have resolved to emigrate to
the United States.
Most of the deaths occurred among wo.
men and children. the men escaping az
they were at work in the fields when the
principal shock took place
King Victor Emmanuel and the Duke
of Aosta will arrive at Montelcone. to-
morrow, and will be met by Minister Fer
rarris.
The Pope has been deeply affected by
the catastrophe and has instructed the
bishops and other churchmen to afford
every possible aid. The ministerial coun.
Gil has voted $4,000 for the relief OF the
sufferers and Premier Forts has person
ally given a similar amount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
SITUATION BRIGHTER
Rioting Practically Over in Baku Oil
Discretionary Workmen Destitute.

St Petersburg, Sept. ION. Pappe, the
ST. Petersburg representative of the Baku
Bourse, said to The Associated Press. to-
day. that the situation at Baku contin-
ued to show distinct improvement Tel
egrams received by NJ. Pappe, today.
from the oil men report the steady ar
rival Of troops, five further battalions
having reached Baku and the worst il
believed to be over. Later reports show
that in addition to the refineries in the
''Blacktown' district about 30 per cent
of the oil property in the well district es-
capped.
lamentable feature of the situation.
according tc NJ. Pappe. is the condition of
the workmen. many of whom are without
sufficient clothing and utterly destitute
M. Pappe paid a high compliment to
Finance Minister Kokovsoff for the en-
ergy with which he has acted since the
uprising
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
Wiped Out and Hundreds
Of Persons Killed
In Armenian District Of Russia
By the TaTtars.
Persians Implicated in ButcheD..- Situation
Brighter In Baku.

Tifis, Sept. 10.-The governor Of
Baku reports that firing continued, last
night and today. though in lesser de-
gree and that few We're killed or
wounded
The director OF the chronological in
stitute at Baku, telegra Ihs, saying,
we are starving and dying and i'm
ploring the despatch of necessities
The worst news. today, comes from
the Zangezurski district, where 1t il
reported that many Armenian villages
We're wiped out and hundreds Of per-
sons killed. The whole Of the Tartar
population has risen and has been join
ed by 1900 armed Kurds from the Per
sian bank Of the Atlas river. The vice
roy has protested 70 the Persian
authorities.
General Shidinkn has ordered the
governor Of Eliza bethpol to inyesti-
gate the truth OF accusations against
some OF the Tartar police commissarios
that they are cooperating with the in
surgents.
1t Is reported that the Armenians and
Tartars in Shusha. have become recon
ciled. that the population has been dis
armed and that the foreign residents
have returned to their homes. General
Takaichwils telegraphs that the dis
orders are celsing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
Ends Annual Session of United Spanish
War Veterans at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. Wis. Sept. 10.-With the
installation Of national officers the
business session of the second annua.
reunion Of the United Spanish War
veterans ended. Saturday. A parade
and campfire closes the encampment.
STAFF officers and a council of adj
ministration were elected. Saturday.
The officers elected:
commandments Charles r. Mil
Ter. Cleveland, Ohio; senior vice COM
mander, Major John d. Rowland, Buff
falo. N. Y; junior vice commander. E.
f. Kick, San Francisco, judge advo-
cate. General John T. Ryan. New
York; surgeon general, Charles T.
Camp. Chicago: chaplain. w. H. 1.
Reamy. Brooklyn. New York; pay
master general. Delegate Philip
Schumacher. Missouri: chief of engi-
neers. Major c. F. Cramer Ohio: chief
signal officer. Delegate Bradley, Cali
fornia; chief of ordnance, Delegate
Davis. Montana; chief mastering Off
Ger. William Fl. Zuahlke, Wisconsin
historian. Capt. j. Walter Mitchell,
Washington, d. c.
The council of administration includ-
es William j. Carroll and Charles Rer-
man of Massachusetts,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
ON SAME BASIS.
American Goods May Be Imported In
Russia On Par With Other Nations.

Oyster Bay. Sept. 10-At the confer
ence. last night, between President
Roosevelt and the Russian peace en-
voys. M. White. by direction of the
Emperor OF Russia. presented to the
President the following communica-
ton:
Some years ago. in consequence of
a misunderstanding in the interpreta-
ton Of the most favored nation clause,
there were established IN Russia on
several articles Of American production
customs duties on n higher scale than
those levied on the same articles when
imported from other countries
His Majesty the Emperor Of Russia
has commanded me to inform the Pres
ident of the United States that he has
been pleased to order the discontinue
ance of the levying IF such higher du-
ties on American products in order tina.
hcnceforth the American manufacture
ers shall pay the same duties as i'm
porters from other countries"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
BARON KOMURA ILL.
Taken With Sudden Attack In Hotel
Plan To Leave for Home, Thursday.

New York. Sept. 10.-Baron Komura
is i'll in his apartments at the Daldori
Astoria Hotel and the social engage
ments of the Japanese ENJOYS for TO-
day, We're either cancelled or indefinite
ly postponed. Mr.. Sato. spokesman for
the Japanese party. said Baron komu-
ra became suddenly ill, last night. and
DR.. William d. Pritchard was called IN
attendance. The baron is SUFFERING
from intestinal trouble. While the i'll
ness is not regarded as serious, Baron
komura has been told that he must
rest for a few1ays.
The japanese ENJOYS were to have
been the guests of General Stewart l..
Woodford at dinner, tonight. and We're
to have visited Governors Island, to-
morrow, and dined with General Fred
b. Grant. Both engagements were can
celled. The japanese have planned to
leave New York. next Thursday, for
Seattle. whence they will sail direct for
home.
Mr.. sato, today. added the denial Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Edmund G. Dodds, a poolroom pro.
prietor, who was convicted of the lille.
gal sale of liquor at a trial in the East
Hartford, CT. court. Friday. commit
ted suicide, Saturday, by blowing gu,
his brains with rifle.
Indigestion caused by eating glass is
the ofncial medical record in the case
of young woman who is receiving
treatment at the Boston relief hospital.
The woman registered, Friday night,
at Hotel Bellevue as Mrs. j. NJ. Lyonc
of Denver. Physicians who were sum
moned to her room during the night by
the hotel authorities, found her bleed
ing from the mouth, a condition which
the woman is said to have explained by
saying that she had been eating glass
Several broken glasses were found on
the floor. The woman was hurried to
the hospital and her condition was adj
judged critical.
In the longest petition filed at the
State House at Boston, this year, V. E.
Barnes of Westfield, asks Gov Douglas
to convene the General Assembly Of
Massachusetts in extra session ito in
vestigate the charges of wrongs that
have been suffered by the individual
and society and to do justice to those
who have suffered by the wrongful act
of tie officers of the commonwealth
The petition covers 245 typewriter
pages. They are devoted to a recital Of
the wrongs which the petitioner alleges
to have suffered. The allegation is
CHIEFLY against the Massa chusetts Bar
Association. which Mr.. Barnes terms
the law trust" Saturday the docu-
ment was placed on file.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Rufus 9. Merrill. a prominent citizen
Of Old Orchard. at the Maine General
hospital at Portland, Saturday, had
one leg amputated above the knee be-
cause Of blood poisoning resulting from
a slight wound Of the foot. He with
stood it well.
Patrick II. Kelliher. well-known at
torney of Auburn. and a deputy inter-
nal revenue collector under President
Cleveland. was in the Auburn munich
pal court. Saturday. charged with in
toxtcation. He was found not guilty
and was discharged.
Delegates from the cities of New
England and eastern Canada met, Sat-
urday. at Portland. for the semi-annual
convention of the LIST District branch
of the International Bakers and Con-
fectioners' Union. Routine business on
ly will be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
OVER 5000 DEAD
As Result Of Recent Earthquake lr
Southern Italy.

Rome, Sept. 1O.-The effects Of the
earthquake were more disastrous than at
first reported Dispatches from the south
give ever increasing lists of dead and in
jured. the numbers now running into the
thousands. Martirano alone shows 200
casualties. while at Pargholia the num-
Der of dead is estimated at 800 and at
Lappolo zoo Many persons are still en-
tombed in the ruins In sore cases whole
families have been wiped out Slight
shocks of earthquake are still felt occa-
sionally and subterranean rumblings are
heard The worst is now considered to
be over.
Official figures of victims of the earth
quake in the province of Catanzaro show
that $50 dead have already been found and
that about 1900 were injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
Broken and Track Record
Lowered at ReadviIIe.
Only One Accident Mars the
Automobile Races.
Banner 0Idheld Covers Five Miles IL 4.55--.
The Days Winners.

Readvfile. Mass. Sept. 10.-There was
plenty Of exciting sport at the auto
mobile races held at the Readville
track. Saturday. by the Bay State Au-
tomobile Association with a thrilling,
but fortunately harmless accident in
one Of the fastest events. One new
Worlds record was established and two
rack records broken. while the crowd.
which numbered several thousands.
saw many miles made under the min
ute mark.
II. l. Ward OF New Jersey. went five
miles in q 2-cyKnier car In GIG 3-5.
which is a new worlds record Barney
Oldfeld In the first heat OF the Nation
al championship made a mile In 50 40
seconds. a new track record. and half
III hour after shutdown. he made five
miles In 4s5, which Is a twilight track
record.
The accident came In the second heat
of q 10-mile race for silver trophy.
Herbert Holland OF Newton. While
driving a 20-horsepower steam car
round the far turn. attempted to cut
In behind one OF the gasoline cars just
ahead. and In doing SO struck the renee
on the inside of the track. The ma
chine, which was going at a speed OF
more than a mile 4 minute, plunged
through the fence into the field. where
IL was wrecked. Holland was hurled
distance Of several yards. but escaped
without a scratch. He rode an hour
later I'm the last event Of the day and
won II.
The best events OF the day were the
races for the national championship FOL
which points were given the winners for
the final summary at the close of the year
and that for the silver trophy. Oldfeld
won the first without difficulty. taking
his heat and the finals without being
headed. In the final heat he led Cedriant
by n quarter of n mile at the finish.
The weather was excellent and thu
track. which had been sprnkled with pc
troleum, was very fast and hard.
Summary;
Five miles, 4 cylinder cars. not over \
horse power, won by George Z. Reed
Time. col 2-5
Five miles, cylinder cars. not over
horse power. won by Eddie Bald. Time
ITO 3-a
Ten mile match pursuit race. r. Cedria
no and w l.. IIilliard. Won by Cedrian
In 81. miles Time for distance. ASS As
Ten miles for cars less than Is hors
power. won by ii. T.. Rogers Time
1405 4-5.
Ten miles for silver trophy. open TO al
styles and horse power. won by Charlie
Basic. Time. 94.
National championship. miles. won d!
Barney Oldfeld. Time. 452.
American cars, 10 miles. won by il
Holland. Time, 12I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
AMATEUR MOTOR CYCLISTS
Make Good Time at Postponed Races
at Charles River Park.

Boston. Sept. lo.-G. NJ. Green of Con-
cord. N. H.. and C. A. Libby Of Lynn.
shared the honors at the postponed race
meet of the National Association of Mo-
tor Cyclists at Charles River park. Sat
urday.
They met in three of the six events and
Libby won twice to Green's once. The
latter. however won three other races. in
two Of which Libby did not compete
while in the third tho Lynn man had a
severe fall through the breaking of his
seat post. Summary:
One mile. novice. won by G. NJ. Green
Time. LIS.
Five mile. novice. won by C. A. Libby
Time. $50.
One mile. amateur. won by G. NJ. Green
Time. LII.
Two miles. amateur. won by G. NJ
Green. Time. 2.2S As
Five mile, amateur. won by c. A. Lib
by. Time. gil 2-5
Five miles. free for all. won by G. M
Green. Time, GIG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
Toxic Returning to Its
Accustomed Condition.
Suppressed Indignation Strong
Against Peace Terms.
Japanese Press and People in Corea Also
Very Much Dissatisfied.

Toxic, Sept. 80 p M.-Delayed in
transmissiOn).-The city continues to
be quiet and public excitement and APP
prehension are subsiding. While an ac-
tive political agitation continues, the
prospect Of additional violence is de-
creaslng. 1t is impossible to obtain ac-
curate figures of the killed and injured
during the rioting.
The BarriSters' Association is gather
ing statistics of the killed and wound
ed and It. is probable that it will re-
port an accurate list later. The number
Of arrests is withheld. but it is estimat-
ed that they will amount to many hun
dreds.
General Sakuma's instructions to the
troops preserving order in the capital
have produced a favorable impression.
Since the proclamation of martial law,
there has been no act of violence neces-
stating the use of arms. Order has ap-
parently been restored. The feeling of
unrest has subsidized considerably
Street cars, which were suspended. last
night, will resume their usual service.
this evening.
There is every indication. however,
verging on Indignation against the
peace terms among the educated.
Toxic, Sept. 10.-S p. M.-The number
of riot suspects in custody exceeds 1850.
1t is stated G1at formal charges have
been made against 160. The remainder
will probably be released. 1t is expect
ed that the government will take a
lenient attitude toward those to be
tried.
The restaurants We're re-opened, to-
night, and conditions are assuming a
normal aspect.
Toxic, Sept. 10.-3 p. M.-Tsunayubi
Adachi, chief of the Metropolitan po-
lice, has resigned, and Kiyohide Saki,
Of the Nagano prefecture has been ap-
pointed as his successor. 1t is believed
that Viconnt Yoshikawa, minister of
home affairs, has rendered his resigna-
ton which, it is thought, will be ac-
cepted. Isaburo Yamagata, vice minis
ter of the home department. will prob
ably succeed Yoshikawa.
Yoshikawa and Wachi attracted most
of the popular dissatisfaction on ac-
count of the closing of Hibiya park to
public meetings.
The suspensions against the news
papers Nippon, Jimmin, Yorodzu. Nj
orku and Miyako have been withdrawn.
The Asahi and Nipon at Osaka and
the ShimonosoKi have been suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
LEWISTON VETERAN.
Lorenzo o. Parker Commits Suicide by
Hangine-P.inter by Trade.

lewiston. Me. Sept. 10.-Lorenzo D.
Parker Of this city. aged 90 years. Satur-
day Ecnt into the barn chamber and
committed suicide by hanging himself
from a beam His wife discovered him
and cut the cord which he had tied about
his neck. A physician was at once sum-
moned. who found that the neck was dis
located.
MIR. Parker was a painter by trade. and
four or five years ago was obliged to re
tire because of poor health. He was n
brave soldier in the Civil war. where he
received wound from which he suffered
much. He was member of Knox Post.
q. A. r. A widow and four children sur
vive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
LEAVES NEW YORK,
Mrs. Young Complies With Courts
Condition-Charge.d With SHOOTING.

New York, Sept. l0.-Mrs. Beatrice
Young. who shot and seriously injured
Katherine Morgan, a stenographer en-
ployed by Mrs. Young's husband in
the Hotel Imperial sthree weeks ago
and who was discharged by the court
Friday. upon her agreement with the
court to leave New York state. was
still in New York city, early Saturday.
but left later.
Magistrate Steinert, who DISCHARGED
MRS. Young upon her agreement to
leave the state, said, Saturday. that he
was within the law when he exacted
that condition but that the law could
not compel Mrs. Young to leave New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

President Palma of Cuba. was, Satur-
day, unanimously renominated by the
Moderate party4envention as a candi-
late for the Presidency of Cuba. Men,
dez Capote received the nomination for
the Vice Presidency. The platform
does net mention the Plat amendment.
IL declares strongly FOR a five years
extension Of the reciprocity treaty with
the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11
THE LETTER CARRIERS
Elect Officers at Portland, Ore.-can.
ton, Ohio, Next Years MEETING Place,

Portland. Ore, Sept. 1O.-The National
Association of Letter Carriers, yesterday,
elected the following officers: President.
J. ID. Boland, Boston; vice president, E.
j. Glynor. Muncie, Ind; secretary, T. J.
Cantwell. Brooklyn. N. Y; treasurer, D.
j. Geary, Chicago. Canton, Ohio, was
chosen as the place of the next conven-
.ion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

Under remarkable ciY.ur,,.
john BIRD has again become church
warden of Towcester, England. In tho
absence Oh 'he vicar and curate he con-
Tfned tn" vestry meeting. He vas ~,
only person who ATTENDED, and hn nra
sided ana reelected himself cb,,ra.
warden. q
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cOREANS DISSATISFIED
With Peace Conditions and Govern
ment is Condemned For Yielding.

Seoul. Corea. Sept. 9.-The unofficial
Japanese press here. sympathiZes with
the rioting at Toxic and the burning of
official buildings. There is also criti-
cism of the elder statesmen.
The Japanese population here is dis
satisfied with the peace conditions and
condemns the government for yielding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

rHtsheid Grange held two meetings,
saturday. Sept. 8. The First and Sec
ond degrees were conferred by State
Deputy LarraOee on Sc candidates, and
q We're reinstated. making an increase
IN membership Of SO. There are about
20 more who will probably be initiated
ut the next meeting. 1t is expected that
the state master will be here to confer
the Third and Fourth degrees upon this
large class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

"A traveller In an English railroad train
went 10 SLEEP and passed the station for
which he had bought n ticket. At ~
next stntion he was arrested for travelling
withaut having paid his fare.
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the japanese ENJOYS to that of the
Russians made, yesterday, that a Sc
cret treaty of peace had been agreed
by the Emperors of Japan and Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

Mrs. and Mrs. VIII Halves went to
Carmel on the afternoon train, Satur-
day. returning, Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

India rubber trees, which are tanned
every other day, continue to yield sap
Tor more than twenty years; and it is a
curious fact that the oldest and mos:
frequently tapped trees produce the rich
est sap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. d. ). Emerson Of St
Adams. were in town. Saturday and
visited the Grange in the afternoon.