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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
FULL INVESTIGATION
Will Not Be Made Into Kansas Oil
Fields Before Grand Jury.

Topeka Kan. March 31.-Investiga-
ton of the situation in the Kansas oil
field to be made by the department of
justice will net be before a grand jury.
and the federal grand jury which is to
meet at Topeka early in April will not
Inquire into the Standard OH Cos
business in Kansas as has been report
ed. Information gathered for the de
positions taken by Attorney Monnett
Will he embodied in the report to be
made to the department in Washington.
If this information is considered suffi-
Gent on which to base Il case against
the Standard. the Kansas officers will
be instructed to begin proceedings.
Federal officers in Kansas have been
directed to furnish the department with
all information they have Of the Stand
ard Oil Cos. methods in the field. In
addition the department will also re-
ceive reports from five sc cret servic,
men who are now at work in the oil
field. These secret service men have
been in the field for more than week
and their reports ar" expected to sup
plem"nt the information in the hands
OF the federal officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
ROOSEVELT
Selected as Mediator Be-
tween Russian and Japan
A Dispatch from the London
Times So Declares.
Suspension of HostiIities May Soon
Be Expected.

New York. March 31.-Repeated an
nouncements III regard to the proximity
of peace are confirmed it is asserted in
a despatch from j Times correspondent
at st. Petersburg, by information from
what is called an unimpeachable source
showing that Russia and Japan have
selected Pres. Roosevelt as mediator
mat negotiations are already in prog
fesS and that the suspension of hos
tllltles may shortly be expected.
After detailing reports as to the ne
gative conditions of peace laid down by
Russia and set forth recently in de-
spatches to the Associated Press the
Times correspondent adds:
The selection of Pres. Roosevelt as
mediator. which was due TO Japanese
initiative. is regarded here as evidence
of excellent discrimination. The Jap
anese thereby secure IA firm friend, who
at the same time, will make it a point
Of honor to bring the negotiations TO a
successful close and who, therefore.
would not be likely tot have accepted
the difficult post Us mediator if the
Japanese intended To extend exorbitant
demands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
APLEASANT HOUSE PARTY.
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity Entertain'
in New Chapter House.

Brunswick. Me- March 31.-(Special.)
The first house party given by the
Theta Delta Chi fraternity in their new
chapter house on Maine street. took
rlace. this afternoon. and proved itself
a delightful occasion in every respect.
The affair began in the afternoon
with a reception given by the menu
bers of the Fraternity to their visiting
friends and concluded in the evening
by dancing party, music for the oc-
oasion was furnished by Welch's or
chestra of Portland, consisting of six
pieces.
The house was Hastily decorated for
the occasion. potted plants being placed
about the house in a most attractive
manner.
Refreshments consisting of salads,
ices. punch and coffee We're served
during the afternoon.
The following is a partial list of the
guest who were entertained: Miss
Lillian Rogers. Miss Edith Bodkin.
Miss Nellie Cloudy. Miss Caroline Mer-
roweather, Miss Lois Thompson of
Portland, Miss Lucia Weed, Miss Mil
dred Tuell of Bethel. Miss Everlyn
Thompson. Miss Mae Clark, Miss Caro-
line Moulton. Miss Bessie Gibson, of
Bath. Miss Mabel Hayes of Auburnof
Miss Mary Drechro of ROxbury, Mass,
Miss Mary Dana of Westbrook. Miss
Sue Tower of Hyde Park. Mass, Miss
Gladys Brown. of wellesley Hills. Mass.
Miss Harriet Davis of F'reeport, Miss
Shorey of Bridgton. Charlotte Lowell
of WestbroOk. and Miss Lulu Wood
ard. Miss Mae Despeaux. Miss Helen
Eaton. Miss Cecil Houghton. Miss Edith
Weatheril. Miss Isabelle Forsaith
Miss Edith Woodruff of Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
WHAT WILL FOLLOW?
Surprising Peace Were Oeclared-Im.
mediate Prosperity?

st. Petersburg, Mare 31.-Reports cur
rent at the close of the week that the
Car and his family We're about to bow
to the inevitable and sue for peace re-
Vived very definitely the controversy
over what, in the way of financial pros
perity or reaction should follow peace
The popular belief undoubtedly is that
a forward leap of financial achievement
suit. There are those, however, who
answer that the full effects of the
waste and destruction of the war are
rarely felt until war is over, says the
New York Evening Post.
There have been wars enough in re-
cent times to test the question. but the
results on return of peace have been
confusing. Every one knows what pro-
lOnged and disappointing reaction fol-
lowed the Transvaal peace at the end
of May 1902. But ever one knows, also.
what an outburst of optimism and en-
thuSiaSm followed our peace with Spain
in the autumn of 1S3S-a revival affect
ing Spain as we'll as America. The
financial sequel to the Franco-Jrussian
peace in 1871 was extremely perplexing
The world over. except, perhaps, in
France. 1872 was faTOuS boom
year." but the equally worldwide col
lapse of 1873 was ascribed by many
economists to the arrangement of inter-
national finance two years before. Tie
peace of San Stefano. which ended the
Russo-Turkish war seemed to have no
immediate effect on the finances of 1873,
but a great trade revival, led by the
United States, followed a year later and
was not upset even by the European
harvest failure Of 1879.
Again. Ntre was our civil war. It's
ending in 1865 was followed by brief
and feverish revival of industry. but
the REIMBURSEMENT of international trade
and values which ensued, led directly
to the crash of 1856 The Crimean war
ended in 1S5s: the panic Of 1857, affect
ing every important commercial state.
came quick on the heels Of il. The man.
nor in which the prolonged financial
distress came after the battle Of Water
loo is a familiar chapter in history.
How many Of these results were coin
cidences. and how many logical cOnse-
Gucnces? This is a puzzling question.
The most that can be said is that ex-
hausting war. in which a powerful fin
ancial state is a particiant. usually has
unleasant after effects. The fact that
neither belligerent in the present war Is
such state many mean that the Rus
SO-"urkish conflict Of 1877 is the near
est analogy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
GOVERNMENT
Asked to Investigate the
Death Of Morris f. Fucker
Body Found in Savannah Har'
Dor, Wrists handcuffed.
Local Authorities Refuse to Act
Probable Murder.

New York. March 31.--Jacob Fucker
of this city has asked the United States
authorities to investigate the death Of
his son, Morris F. fucker whose body
was found with wrists handcuffed to-
gether in the harbor at Savannah. Ca.
several days ago. Mr.. Fucker says he
believes his son was murdered. The
young man ne says was a stowaway on
the steamer City of Lexington from
Baltimore to Savannah and was in the
ships brig and handcuffed when she Ell
tered Savannah Nov. Il. He AYERS that
the body was found in the harbor few
days ago and buried III pauper's
grave with the handouts still on his
wrists.
Fucker went to Savannah and brought
the body home to this city but says he
could not induce the authorities at Sal
vannah to investigate the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
JAPANESE PRISONERS
Kill Themselves With Hari.kari and
Arsenic

st. Petersburg. ->LrIl L-Q220 A. MI
The Bonrsc Gazetts prints report that n
number of Japanese prisoners at Medved
have killed themselves by hari-kari and
With arsenic. Gossip in some circles in
st. Petersburg attributes the suicides to
ill-treatmcnt. The American embassy
has not been advised on the subject. A
short time ago, at the request of Japan.
the embassy sent n representative to
Medved to investigate complaints by pris-
oners of war. and reported that with the
exception of few minor details which
the Russian government undertook, to cor
rect. the Russian arrangements were adj
mirable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Cor.ditions and General Forecast.

Washington, March 31.-The west
ern disturbance base moved south
ward to southwestern New Mexico,
but now gives some evidence of an
eastward movement. Since Thurs
day night. it has caused general rain
and Snow in the southern plateau.
over the north and east portions. of
the country, the weather has bZeen
fair with higher temperature in the
interior except in the upper lake re-
gion. where it is considerably colder.
On the New England coast, the
winds will be fresh to southwest be-
coming variable, ana on the middle
Atlantic coast, light to fresh and va
riable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
CLOSING OUT.
Bath Liquor Dealers Are Needing
Sheriff's Warning.

Bath, Me- March 3l.-Rath is rapidly
nearing Il drouth as the result of the re-
cent passage Of the Sturgis bill by the
Maine LEGISLATURE. Everybody has taken
heed Of Sheriff Ballou's warning to quit
the biz or suffer the consequences and
they prefer to take cognizance of tn"
first section of the warning than the last,
and therefore will carry out his instruc-
lions to the letter. having been given I'M
til tomorrow night to rid themselves OF
their stock.
Those who find liquors very essential In
remaining on this terrestrial sphere nave
bccn buying i'm large quantities the past
week for fear that this era of enforce
r1ent will continue for a couple OF years
and that they are likely to get rusty In
this period, so the dealers have expert
cnced no difficulty in getting rid OF their
stock. Saturday night is the extent or
the limit, and then If ANYBODY is caught
,lisobeving Sheriff Ballou's warning they
cannot look for any mercy from MIN. but
none of the old line dealers will give him
any trouble. however. for they are wen
aware of his conversation with Governor
Cobb. last week. In some OF the saloons
the bars and other paraphernaha VIII
com. out and the city is to be made as
tight as a drum.
1t is now said that an effort VIII De
made to place a beer on the market which
shall analyze less than the per cent
limit of alcohol in it and have no malt
Whether this will be liable to seizure Is
unknown, but it will probably he tried
while there is also talk of dispensing that
troublesome old brand called "Eno.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
IN FINLAND.
The Situation Appears Brighter
People Are Reassurred.

st. Petersburg. March 31.-3.10 p. NJ
Sen. Linders. vice president of the ad-
ministrative department CT the Finnish
senate. who is now here. is much en-
couraged by the effect on Finnish pub
lie opinion Of Emperor Nicholas ans
wer to the petition Of the Finnish diet.
He believes the concessions regarding
military service and the removabiIity
Of justices will GO far towards allaying
the discomfort in Finland. The conscrip-
ton question has been q burning one
with the Finlanders. and Sen. Liders'
advices from Helsingfors. indicate that
there vas general rejoicing when the
decision OF the Emperor became known.
Tie imperial manifesto will probably
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
IN THE DIET
Hungarian Diplomat Will Postpone
Demands for Ten Years.

Budapest. Hungary. March Silt is re-
ported that an understanding has been
arrived at between the crown and the
Hungarian majority in the Diet whereby
the war department and the opposition
will postpone for two years their respec-
tive demands regarding the Hungarian ar
my, namely upon the crown, that Ger
man be lRed in words of command. and
on the part of the opposition that words
OF command be delivered in Hungarian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
NEW YORK FIGURES
Show Large Amount Of Money Involved
In Recent Corporations.

New York, March 31.--CorporatiOns
formed in the eastern states during the
month of March with 4 capital of ST.
GO0,0o0 or over involve a total of $192,-
$4,000 according to statistics compiled
by the Journal of Commerce. This is
the largest amount since October last.
when the interpretations reached $215,-
100000. In February the total was $685.
6O0, 900. and in March 1904. $1,000 900
Many delayed enterprises have been
brought forward during the month ac-
counting for the increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
HOLY GHOST AND US
Buy Summer Houses Near South
Freeport.

Freeport. Me, March 31.-Rev. Frank
w. Sanford of Shiloh. has bought the
Gem cottage property at South Free
summer resort. The hotel has been
burned.
The land is about four acres in ex-
tent and prettily located.
1t is understood that Mr.. Sanford is
going to build summer cottages here
for the ShilOhiteS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
NO CHANGE.
Gen Linevitch Has No News-Hsavy
Snow Fall.

ST. Petersburg. March. 31.-A. de-
spatch Gen. Linevitch. dated March 30.
says:
There is no change in the situation.
The enemy is displaying activity east
of the railroad.
Heavy snow fell during the night"
A telegram from Gunshue pass. Man
churia, says Gen. Linevitch has forbid
den the inhabitants of Hardin. with the
exception of the women and children. to
leave that place without permits. fear
ing that the town may be denuded Of
workmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
GEORGIA MURDERER
Held In Madison Barracks Awaiting
Officers Arrival.

Vatertown. n. Y. March 3l.-T. w.
Eentrill is under arrest at Madison Bar
racks on n telegram from Georgia author
tiles charging him with being implicated
in a murder committed in Georgia four
years ago The 9Th Infantry authorities
know nothing of the particulars Of the
case and are holding the prisoner pending
thc arrival of an officer from the South.
Kcntrill came here two weeks ago from
Toledo with several recruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
GENERAL KARkEVITCH
Appointed General Linevitch's Chief Of
Staff-Other Changes.

st. Petersburg. March 31.-It Is off,
cially announced that Gen. Karkevitch
has been appointed General Linevitchs
chief Of staff in place of General SAX
haroff. who has been transferred to the
Alexander committee for the care OF
the wounded. Gen. Stakeberg has also
been appointed member of the same
committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
EPHRAIM FOUNTAIN
rhouoht To Have Drowned In Saco
River In Biddeford.

Riddeford. Maine. March 31.-A body
u,,s -.u,,1 this afternoon in the Saco
river and is thought to be that Of
1,nbraim Fountaine, II years old who
d;sonpaared Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Another Draw.

Rcr,in N. H., March '1.-Arthur Cote.
80 t,;,dsford. Me-. and Andy Daily of
Poston. fought ten rounds, to a draw
,.ofonn mo Berlin Athletic Club. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
CO1uRN INSTITUTE
In Waterville To Lose Services
Prof. johnson.

Waterville, Me-. March 31.-The res
iynation Of Frank w. Johnson. as
principal of Coburn Classical Institute.
was announced. today. 1t will take eff
feet July 1. when Prof. johnson will
become principal of the Academy of
Chicago University at Morgan Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
uoteI Changes Hands.

Rockland. Me. March S1.-Charles
n Ferry has sold out his interest in
tho Rory Bros. Hotel Co. to Edward
w. McIntire. Mr.. Mcintire will assume
charge of the Hotel Thorndike. Mon
day tpril B.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
FAIR.

Washington. March 31.-FOrecast:
New England. Fair Saturday. colder
in south portion; Sunday, partly
cloudy; variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
BOUND FOR HONG KONG.
Unconfirmed Rumor Current At Port
Louis.

Port Louis, Island of Mauritius. March
3I-A report is current here to the effect
that the GOLFERS accompanying the Rus
sian squadron condemned by Admiral Ro-
iestvensky were ordered to go to Hong
Kong by way of Batavia. island of Java.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

Gunshu Pass. March al.-Reconnais-
sances disclose especial activity on the
part of the Japanese on the west. near the
Mongolian frontier
1t is reported that an anti-foreign prop
uganda is being conducted among the
Chinese. who are being stirred up to a
renewal of the Boxer disturbances The
Hun uan-Myn societies of Mukdcn and
kirin and the Tsai-Li society. which il
strong in Tsitsihar and northern Manchu-
ria. are said to be working to spread this
agitation among the Manchurian popula-
ton. and japanese success is doing much
to augment the movement. Many Chinese
bandit Chieftains are leaders in numerous
secret societies extending throughout
China. and their influence may have
powerful effect on the attitude of the Chi
nese government and population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Erico's New Chief,

San Francisco, March 3l-Alexander
Ogrady. an attorney. has been appointed
chief of police to succeed George WITT
his duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
An Unconfirmed Rumor.

ST. Petersburg. April 1.-12.20 A. NJ.
A report current here late last night
that Japan has declined to negotiate
for peace upon Russia's basis. can
not be traced to any responsible
source.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
e.,,.rnment Business.

washington. March s-Government re-
customs sae. 7ss: miscellaneous ,ass,so5.
Exnenditures. sl,5's,"o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
"Father of the Rigsdad," Dead.

Copenhagen. March SIN DeThygeson.
known as the father Of the Rigsdad,'
being the oldest member of that body,
died. today. He was IS years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Boston Forecast.

Boston. March 31.-Local forecast
for Boston and vicinity: Saturday,
fair and cooler light northerly winds.
Sunday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
Riots Rumor.

st. Petersburg. April 1.-There are re-
ports here that an unknown man shot
and seriously wounded another policeman.
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01

Slowly Advancing Against
the Russian Positions.
Heavy Reconnaissance Against
the Russian Center
With Wings Far Extended-Ths Late
War News.

st. Petersburg. March 31.-1225 p.
M.-The news from the front Friday
indicates that Field Marshal Oyama has
begun genuine advance of his main
army with wings far extended.
Heavy "Reminiscences are being
made against the Russian center with
the object of developing the Russian
position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-01
,s..d's Ginuer Moo

.,gsr. SanfOrd's Ginger Very
MILK nn,,x,s e hi1s for weak folks. -
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Gl;l1'Sz3I13l
carnegie Offers $50, 900.

Of ""ihes. Ia. March 31.-Omcers
an on University. today, received
Gift 90 . from Andrew Carnegie OF
lihr,n, $4,000 for the erection of
M. provided the university raise
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for AUGUST 6. 1905

of the giving way of the corrOded lattice, the animals
met in Homeric combat 1t was a fine fight, but it
did not last long for the gorilla tore the panther
head Off
But the other denzens of the menagerie, aroused
from lethargy by the mortal deiances hurled forth
by cat and ape scented the battle and spoke IN
strange tongues. And behold Karl knew what
thev were saving He heard the lion and tiger
roaring xiii" the deer and bu.laloes shriekng
"Runl" the monkey tribe chattering Climb,
brother, and reach from abovel" Above all re-
sounded the raging challenge of the elephant, who
when stirred fury is the real master of the jungle
Whips, hav-forks and heavy bars of iron soon
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06

ended the disturbance. a number Of ta-.irg
women were carried out into the fresh air. nd
Karl to his intense chagrin, for he was great
dandy in those days, found that his nose A.l "a
freely during the hubbub.
When Mr. Verdant Green was up n ls
would have asked who had tapped his clare. rc
Karl's companions were anxious % learn q
tity of the man who had punched him
boko." Youth IS perennial, though It may
it's idioms. 1t disappointing 70 learn ....
gore arose from natural causes. The Staying
panther had evoked the boys fighting
Pugilism-tO use the naked hands on -oe
Continued on bzgs IS
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06
l O

Karl and others visited the ev-smclling place.
Now a man will remember through his nose and
finger tips when other more highly trained senses
fail The first sniff of the closely-packed laager
OF caravans brought to Grier's mind a series OF
vivid pictures of early days in the Himaayan foot
hills He lost himself little, but his dreams were
interrupted by a scene that yielded an exciting
paragraph for next mornings newspapers.
\ defective iron screen enabled a gorilla to get
at a black panther. The two beasts had a peculiar
antipathy to each other, and the Snowman placed
them close together for effect. Like many another
dramatist, he obtained curtain" he had not
bargained for. Once the way clear, by reason
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06

Brothers, the last firm of carvers in Newburyport
1t is related that of the statues presumably
that of Adams), represented a statesman holding
a parchment, supposed to be the Constitution OF
the United States. When having this statue
painted Dexter with his usual desire for contrast
and sensation, instructed the painter to place
the scroll words that entirely irrelevant to
the Constitution. The painter demonstrated where
upon the irae proprietor procured gun and chased
him off the premises. As proof that the imitation
lord considered his attitude praiseworthy, he
incorporated the incident in volume that he
afterward published
Whether Dexter animated by shrewd
foolish motives in erecting these statues is mooted
point, and for the following reason: He was the
largest stockhOlder in the old tol-bridge the
Merrimac River and in order to increase toll
receipts he occasionally erected a statue
changed the name or appearance of an old one,
advertising freely that there had been aCqus-
ition to the group. This drew curious sightseers
and visitors to the town from all the nearby
try, and they compelled to cross the bridge
to visit the place, the profit accrring from the
collection of toll were greatly enhanced
In the midst of all those curious figures, and if
illustrating the extreme vanity of this selfcreated
lord, stood statue of himself bearing the inSCrip
ton, Il am the first in the East the first in the
West and the greatest philosopher in the Western
world
His admiration for royalty, whom he aped in
every possible way, amounted to a passion and
faShiOnng his life after this class of society, he sent
an artist abroad to buy paintings with which to
adOrn his home. But he had no knowledge of
art himself the selections he made from the artists
purchase comprised inferior collection. With
books he had the same experience, scattering about
the apartments of his house volumes whose bindings
their only feature of recommendation
Going step further, he hired pOet-laureate from
among the villagers of NewburypOrt and this singer
who bore the unpOetic name of Jonathan Plumrner,
having served in all sorts of capacities from peddler
to farmer and book agent, turned his Tyre to the
song OF DeXters praise The first of his etsions
Lord Dexter is a of fame,
Most celebrated is his name;
More precious far than gold that's pure,
Lord Dexter live for
Not content with the laudationS of his laureate
Dexter decided to try his hand at literary
production. His effort in this direction was called
" Pickles for the knowing Ones, or Plain Truths