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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
lI1CHEIElD PLAINS.

The Ladies Circle and invited guests
passed a most delightful day Friday,
as the guests of Mrs. A. p. Berry, at
her cottage, which is so pleasantly
situated on the west shore of Pleasant
pond. A sumplous dinner was served,
after which the guests were given Z
boat ride in Mr., Berry's gasoline launch
with Mrs. Berry at the wheel.
The Misses Mildred and Florence
Smith of Weymouth, Mass, visited
their aunt, Mrs. Samuel Smith. Satur-
day.
More than the usual number OF
guests We're in attendance at the Plains
church. Sunday. among whom were
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p. Robinson and their
daughter, Elizabeth. of Boston; Miss
Angie Starbird of lewiston; Miss Ruth
Kicker and Miss George Lawrence of
Lawrence, Mass: G. H. Getchell and
son, Arthur. of Monmouth, and Mrs.
A. p. Berry and others from New
York
Miss Ida Wiley of South Gardiner.
called on friends here the first Of the
week.
Mrs Harriet Grant of Maiden. Mass.
is visiting her brother, Samuel Smith.
EAST vASSALBoRo.
Mrs. Russell Lowell of Providence.
and friend are guests of Mrs. Frank
Perkins for few weeks.
Mrs. Charles Mower ana Miss Mower
passed last week in Waterville.
Mrs. Lucy White of Auburn. is visit
ing Mrs. r. M. Small for q few DAYS
Harry Butterfeld OF Providence T.
passing his vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Butterield.
Miss Lila Coleman Of Bangor. is Wis
iting her aunt. Miss Blanche Marshall
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bradley are TAX
ing a trip on the coast for a vacation.
Mrs. Fred Whitney has been i'll the
past week. but is improving. her friends
will be glad to know.
Karl Gates and Miss Ruby Abbott
returned from Pemaquid, Monday.
Harold Gates left, Monday. for a two
weeks vacation at Pema1uid.
The all-day session OF Friends
monthly meeting which occurred, Tues 4
day, was largely attended by the men,
ners OF the society. Letters were read
from absent members in the morning.
The afternoon was devoted to addresses
from Prof Geo L. Jones and Homer ].
Coppuck of Oak Grove Seminary. Rev.
Frank r. Jones of South China, and
Fl. Cook of Vassalboro.
Arthur l.. Cross. PHI. D., and father,
Emulus Cross. left. Monday morning,
for Boston. Prof. Cross will visit New
port and other famous resorts before
leaving for Ann Arbor, Mich. where he
will resume his work as professor OF
history for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
THE PRESIDENT
Receives Visit from Baron kaneko-
Result Carefully Kept Secret.

Oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug. 21.-An UNI
expected phase of the lelce negotia-
tons developed. today. in the arrival
here of Baron kaneko a special repre-
sentative in this country of the Jap
anesc government, for 4 conference
with President Roosevelt Baron Ka-
neko's visit, 1t is known, vas arranged
hurriedly. The baron arrived on the
Long Island railroad train due here at
1875, but as the train was late, it was
II o'clock before he reached Sycamore
Hill.
Baron Kaneko said he had no infor-
nation as to the attitude Of the Rus
sian ENJOYS or the Russian government
toward the proposition made by Presi-
dent Roosevelt to Baron I:osen. He in
timated that Japan mignt regard the
proposition favorably but could not say
so definitely.
Baron kaneko remained with the
President three-quarters If an hour.
He then drove back to oyster Bay and
boarded the 1920 2. NJ. train for New
York
Before his departure Baron Kaneko
declined to discuss his conference with
the President. He said ne did not deny
that he was n representative of the
japanese government but wished it
understood that he was not the finan-
cial representative.
The report" said he, laughingly,
that am a financial EXPERT and that
/ represent. Japan In a financial way, is
costing me lots OF money every day.
Wherever 1 so in a New York hotel Or
cafe. my expenses are something aston
ishng. l wish you would say that I
am not a financier and not in any sense
a financial expert. The word financial
has been very expensive to me-"
Il think we will know, tomorrow af-
tcrnoon at 3 o'clock. when the pleni-
rotentiaries meet in Portsmouth," said
he. BY that time they will have de-
termined the matter"
DO you mean they will have heard
definitely from their governments at
that time?"
Yes, l assume So" the baron re-
piled.
Baron Kannko was asked if propo-
Sition had been mad" to submit any
point of difference that hai arisen be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
SUPPORT FROM GERMANY.
For the President in His Efforts to Sc
cure Peace Agreement.

Berlin, Aug. 2l.-There has been a
decided weakening of the confidence
felt by government officiais and mem
hers of the diplomatic corps that the
negotiations at Portsmouth would re-
suit in a peace agreement. The worst
symptom. as it is looked at here, is
that President Roosevelt should have
found t necessary to again take action.
1t is urged that if the negotiations We're
proceeding smoothly the President
would not have interposed and that he
has done so is considered an indication
Of acute tension. One of the belliger-
ents, it is said, invited the President to
intervene.
Whatever the President may have
done, however, is likely to be strongly
supported by the German government.
should outside support forward the
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
FUNERAL OF VINSON WALSH,
Victim Of Saturdays Auto Accident,
Hold at Newport, r. |.

Newport, r. l.. Aug 2l.-Simple funeral
services over the body of Vinson F.
Walsh. who was killed in an automobile
accident at Middleton. last Saturday.
were held. today. at Beauieu. the sum-
mer home of Thomas F. Walsh. the faith
or of the dead boy Besides the family
only a few friends were present.
At the conclusion of the religious SER
vices at the house the body was taken
TO Island cemetery. where it was en-
tombed Later 1t will be taken to Wash
ington for interment.
With the exception of Miss Evelyn
Walsh all those who were injured, last
SATURDAY.. in the accident which resulted
in the death of Young Walsh. We're doing
well Miss Walsh continues to suffer So
we're min from her fractured leg. hus
n side from this her condition Is unchang-
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
sHoWs AN INCREASE.
Revised Gotten Ginning Report Gives
Growth Of 13,6e327s Bales.

Washington, Aug 2L-The census bu-
reau. today, issued a supplemental report
on the quantity 1a sYgo oa total growth FOR
that wear as fixed by the ginners to be
II, Sss, IS bales, counting, round 1 bale as
a onn-half bale. instead of 1851. ~ In
explanation of these figures the report
'' census bulletin No. 10. on cotton gin
MIN, issued April q, 1905. showed that at
the time of the March ,s canvass v;,s,s of the
~, rannrt there remained to be ginned
,a.o o. hpIes from the crop of 1901 A can
raSs made between July 20 and Aug. ;
the ,,S of Sesy bne these cSn sTt
nn',,,1 ne half bales. were ginned in ex
cess Of the estimates published in April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
Watch All Vessels from Panama.

Jacksonville. Fla. Aug. 21.-Dr. G. Y.
Porter. state health officer. today. re.
ccived the following order from Sur
geon General Wyman of the Marine
Hospital Service:
Pay special attention to vessels from
Colon. Panama. The conditions there
prevent making vessels absolutely safe.
On arrival. should be disinfected and
held five full days thereafter, this in
addition TO the disinfect!on required at
Panama. tSigned) Wyman. Surgeon
General"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
en- the ENJOYS to The Hague tri-

tween the ENJOYS to The Hague tri-
bunal.
"Oh, 1 know nothing, nothing at all
about that. What read in the news
papers is all l know. The American
newspapers have the ability to get at
ones inner mind. They say arbitration
is suggested. This may be true. 1 know
nothing about it,"
Baron kaneko said he could not say
whether ne would see the President
soon or not. He animated that he
came. today, on his own initiative and
not by invitation of The President.
President Roosevelt declines to dis
cuss the peace negotiations in any way
and authorized the statement that
nothing would be made public by him
concerning the visit of Baron Kaneko.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22

keeping 100 900 prisoners. which Is expect
ed to be heavy. The sums mentioned -
nris6ners range from $50 OO0. 90 to $lO,V0,-
CO., -,
garding the possible disposition Oh the
interest has been manifested lately IN
the attitud'. of the japanese people ana
it is recognized In some quarters that tiie'
Japanese government and pienlPo.eil'i;s
ries NAV have TO shape their course To
meet and satisfy tn. demands voiced by
the Japanese public. -
There is reason to believe that tho idei
that japan might not be- able to INA
money 10 continue the war has not been
considered here as serious weakness Of
the japanese position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
LITIGATION ENDED.
Heirs Withdraw Notice Of Appeal ir
Bennett Will Case.

New Haven, Ct. Aug. o1.-All litiga-
ton over the estate of Philo S. Ben
nett former merchant of New York
City, Of which William J. Bryan was
executor. Is believed to be ended by
the filing of q notice in probate court,
today. to the effect that an appeal OF
Mrs. Grace Imogene Bennett. the wild
ow. and other heirs to the allowance or
MIR. Rryan's accounts will be with
drawn. The notice of an appeal had
been entered for hearing and To-Day
action by the heirs was unexpected
The residuary legatees are Mrs. Ben
nett Della A. Bigelow. w. H. Bigelow,
husband and wife. Of Waterville, N. T.,
ana Geo. A. Cable of yonkers. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
Admitted to Be Alarming
Officials in South.
Increase In New Cases and
Deaths at New Orleans.


New Orleans. Aug. 21.-Iellow fever
report to p. NJ:
New cases. today. 81: total to date,
144e.
Deaths. today. 8: total TO date 205.
New foci, l6; total foci, G22.
Cases under treatment, 32S.
Yellow fever took a bound forward.
today. in New Orleans. and the situa-
ton In the state Is far fiom satisfac-
torR The official figures for New Or
leans, today, show a material increase
in new cases end in disease centers.
Nine persons died, today, Of yello"
fever, more than any one day since
Aug. II, when a record Of IL deaths was
made Health officers explain that the
report is always high on Monday. be-
cause of unavoidable lcxity in report
Ing on Sunday.
President Charles Janvier Of the Gu
gems committee, whose work OF raising
Funds and arousing public interest III
their work Is acknowledged by federai
officers, today, insisted on being 1ouno
guilty Of failure to screen tank Wneh
arraigned before Recorder Palm. Inc
tank was OF running water In his attic.
Prisoners, court attaches and hangers
on at the second criminal court We're
thrown into something of panic, to-
day. when q genuine case Of yellow
fever was discovered in the dock. The
man was found i'll among number OF
prisoners and the doctor VINO was
called promptly diagnosed the case as
yellow fever The screened ambulance
Immediately carried the man to the
Emergency hospital. A flying squad
was Gent for and the dock and the court
room were thoroughly disinfected. The
r.atient was an Italian, who was ar
rested. Saturday. and remained in
prison until today.
Unusual precautions under the su-
pervision Of the Marine Hospital service
or otherwise are to be lken to prevent
a recrudescence of the fever, mex
spring. II has been demonstrated by
scientists that .he stegomyia mosqui-
toes hibernate. A vigilant watch VIII
therefore be kept when the winter
passes for any cases which may then
appear in the South.
Full of hope, the federal and loca
authorities and the public in genera
entered, today, upon the NTH week O
the campaign against yellow fever
which is now considered to be beyonC
the stage when a serious epidemic l.
possible.
DR.. Beverly Warner, head OF the vol
unteer forces. says that the decreas
in the mortality rs shown by the re
ports is Unprecedented and the situa
ton is rapidly coming under control
DR.. Warner said the passage of the ca
lamity was due in n large degree to thu
splendid work of the marine hospita
service. While the federal authorize!
now have no hesitancy in saying tina
the fever il under control, they are no
ready to fix a date when it will b.
stamped out.
No new points in the state outside o
New Orleans were reported infected
today.
1t Is apparent that the humiliation o
the fever transmitting mosquito i
making the decline Of the yellow feve
scourSe within the city of New Orleans
Outside of New Orleans. however, tn
circumstances are somewhat different
sixty cases have been reported a
Riverside Plantation. The State Boar
of Health has decided to send tire
nurses to that place to aid in caring 70
the stricken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
Yellow Fever Case in Gregory, Mo.

Keokuk. Ia. Aug. 21.-A case Of yell
low fever is reported from Gregory
Mo, IL miles south Of Keokuk. A
Greek laborer on railroad construction,
has been Quarantined. his case being
pronounced yellow fever. He came
from Natchez, Miss. few days ago
with a party of workmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
Tho Mail Service INTERRUPTED.

Washington, Aug. 21-The post Office
department. today. issued an order di-
recting that pending interruption caused
by quarantine restrictions. the dispatch OF
mails for Costa RIGA via New Orleans Is
suspended, and meantime these mails will
be forwarded for dispatch via Mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22
Three Cases at Greuory, Mo.

Gregory, Mo, Aug. 21.-Three cases
Of yellow fever have developed at
Gregory within the last "a hours. All
the victims are Italians. One of three
has died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22

Deputy Superintendent Orrington d.
Hascom of the Boston police depart
ment. who was taken sick at Portland,
Friday. at the Lafayette hotel. is still =
Very sick man. He was taken to inc
Maine General hospital. Tuesday Night
to undergo a surgical operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-22

Funds are being collected by So
cialistic organization on the New YORK
East Side with the stated intention y
bringing to that city the sailors WIZ
recently mutinied aboard the Russ'sn
Potemkine Off Odessa Thei1
are about 400 of the mutineers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, IA, 1905.

We were of those who could notsee
the wisdom in the establishment of
the bureau of immigration in this
state, but now that it has been estab-
lished we believe it ought to be given
a fair trial and that the house of re-
presentatives took the proper course
last week in killing Mr.. Ashley's bill
to abolish the bureau. We regret
that the Newberry delegation saw
fit to vote for the bill. The bureau
having been established, it ought to
be given a fair trial.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14
:jTI CAROLINA NEWS.
Items of More or Less Interest Con-
dersed Throughout the State.

Sam Jones, colored. al employee
OF Pattons tobacco stemmery at Oar
l:ngton. was caught in machinery at
ne stemmery Thursday afternoon
and bo,h legs were fearfully mangled,
causing his death, which occurred
Friday night.
1t is reported from Columbia that
Senator B. R. Tillman passed through
that citv Sunday evening on his way
to Philadelphia, where he goes with
DR.. J. w. Babcock to consult special
lists. DR.. Babcock thought it best tor
Senator Tillman to consult DR.. Whar-
ton Sinkier and other specialists SO
as to make sure. Senator Tlllman S
condition is no worse. but he does not
improve as much as he might. He Is
in excellent humor and is not wor-
r;ed. He expects to remain IN Phlla-
delphia as long as may be necessary
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14
THE "CLANSMAN."
The Rev. NJ. B. Wharton, D. D., on
Dixon's Latest Novel.

7 have just finished reading The
C1ansman." Thomas Dixon's last and
greatest work, and | feel as if | had
lust left theatre where Julius Cae-
sar was the tragedy and Id
win Booth the actor. His brother,
7. Wilkes Booth, was the chief actor
in the great tragedy with which the
book almost opens. The plot is laid
first in Washington, just after the
surrender of Lee at AppomattoN, from
which it is carried to Piedmont, vii
lage of the hill country in South Car
olina. The time is from 1866 to 1870
and the design to show up IN all Its
,;ckening horrors. the old hated re-
construction days in the south, which
brought on the Organization ct the
"Ku-Klux Klan,' which put an end to
that saturnalia of crime. blood-shed
and ruin.
The south owes a great debt OF
gratitude to Thomas Dixon. should
,,e glad to see "Leopard's Spot" and
The Clansman' circulated through
out England, Scotland and Ireland
and translated into French and Ger
man.
The time will come when to be a
descendant of one of the Clansmer OF
The south will be as proud heritage
IS to claim descent from the ancient
Scottish chiefs, the Covenanters, the
Hugenots, of the Tell family, OF
Switzerland.
The eyes Of the true and vlrt"o:'S
people of the great north will be OPEN
cd by this book as never before to
the iniquities perpetrated on their
southern brethren in that darkest
~eriod of our country's history
This book is for sale by Mayes,
3OOk store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

The legislature will reach adjourn
ment some time next Saturday night.
So far there has been no dispensary
legislation and in all probability there
will be none during the last week OF
the session. Both houses have pass
ed number of bills proposing amend
ments in the dispensary law but on
no one bill have the two houses
agreed. We predicted during the
first few days of the session, when
there was food of dispensary bills,
that on none of them would the two
houses be able to agree, and it seems
now that the prediction will be verl-
fled
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14
BRIDGE TO LET.

Notice is hereby given that | will
be at Mudlick Bridge near the resi-
dence of NJ. J. Longshore in Num-
Der : Township on Thursday, March,
:, 1905, at II o'clock, A. NJ. for the
purpose of letting out the contract
ior the building of bridge at said
rlace to the lowest bidder. Suitable
rlans and specifications will be ex-
l;ibited at said time and the success
f:,l bidder will be required to give a
GOOD and sufficient gond for the faith
f1l performance of his contract.
J. Munroe Wicker
Supervisor.
Fred H. Dominick,
Clerk
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Items of More of Lees Interest Con-
densed Outside the State.

The first automobile race run IN
C11ba was won in Habana on Sunday
bv Cuban in a car driven by Cu-
ban.
Half million dollars worth OF rlv-
er property was placed in jeopardy,
one steamer sunk. another carried
down the river in the ice, $50 barges
torn loose and sent down the river,
and several other steamers seriously
DAMAGED on Sunday from the break
I'd Of the ice gorges in the Ohio r1v-
CT near Cincinnati.
Reports on Sunday night from Mis-
souri, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska
Iowa, the Dakotas, Northern IeSas'
indian Territory, Arkansas, and Ok
lahoma stated that unusual cold
,:eather prevails. Cattlemen said that
range stock would suffer the greatest
loss in years, and great anxiety was
3,.lt for the Indian tribes, who were
!, no condition to withstand the
e,orm. From all parts of the terri
torv where the severe cold prevails
lave come reports of suffering and
death.
Because her two children, aged, re-
soectively, I8months and 3years, were
afflicted with asthma, from which she
herself had suffered since childhood,
Airs. Elsie Loux, of Bloomfield, N. j.,
after putting the little ones to bed,
turned on the gas and lay down to
die. When the room was entered on
Sunday by neighbors. Mr.. Loux hav-
irg gone away on visit, the two
children were found dead and the
r.o.her dying. She left letter to her
h ,sband imploring his forgiveness
aid saying that she had determined
tnat II was DellSl llldl ON oH1 49, y
children should die than suffer any
longer.
After a journey fraught with peril
aid hardship the Rev. J. w. Brlscoe,
pastor of the Methods. church at
Hollands Island, Maryland, reached
tie bedside of his wife in Norfolk on
s1nda; night Ii binding snow
s.orm the minister walked across an
am of the frozen Chesapeake bay, a
distance of six miles, continued his
tourney ten miles on the mainland
a:oot, made his way across another
reich in a row boat that threatened
e:erv minute to break to pieces in the
heavy ice foes, then drove "a miles
across country to Cambridge Nd,
where he caught railroad train tor
Norfolk. Hollands Island. the home
of the Briscoes, has been completely
cut off from the rest of The world
since January 18TH. Rev. Brlscoe
found his wife almost well.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

With the creation of two new judi
cial circuits by the legislature it is
hoped that the congested condition of
the courts will be relieved and that
there will be less cause for complaint
against the laws delays. 1t was urg-
ed by the advocates of the ten-circuit
measure that two new circuits would
cost less than the special courts
which have been held. There is no
doubt there was some need for relief,
and we hope this relief will be given
by the two new circuits. The election
of two judges for the additional cir
cults will be held by the general as
sembly this week.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

E.n1r1r. Il the Posluihce at New
herrt. \ a. second class matter.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

In another column in this issue we
publish a letter from farmer to the
farmers of Newberry county appeal
ing to them to reduce the cotton
acreage this year. The letter contains
a great deal of truth, and will we'll re-
pay a careful reading by the farmers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

The convention ofcotton growers of
Newberry county, to discuss the mat
ter Of a reduction in acreage for the
coming season, will be held in the
court house here on next Saturday.
We hope to see every township in
he county represented.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

McCue, the ex-mayor of Charlottes-
vile, confessed before he was hanged
that he killed his wife There were
many who believed that he was
guilty but that the evidence had not
been strong enough to convict him.
There were others who believed he
did not commit the deed. The con-
fession has settled the discussion
once for all.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

The great interest which the far
mers throughout the country are TAX
ing in the movement for reduction
of lie cotton acreage seems TO insure
a large attendance at the county cor-
vention to be held in Newberry on
next Saturday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14

One of the most remarkable things
in connection with the present gen.
eral assembly was the passage by the
house of the general appropriation
bill with so little discussion. The bill
went through the house exactly as it
came from the ways and means COM
mittee, with less discussion than has
ever been heard on the floor of the
house during the passage Of this bill.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-02-14
Fire Insurance!

We will insure your Frame
yelling for only sixty cents on
the hundred dollars, (not ex-
posed), or better still, one dol
lar and eighty cents for five
years. Good business people
insure their property, why
don't you? Insurance on stock
and store buildings also,
HOLMES & McFALL,
Fire Insurance Agents.
Phone 81.