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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
THE CITIZENS UNION
Of he" York Will Reopen Negotiations
With the Fusionists.

New York, Sept. IS The city COM
mitteo OF the Citizens Union at 4
largely attended meeting, tonight, in
Gor5cd the action Of President Cutting
IN boiling the Fusion caucus. Thursday
last. at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and
then by formal resolution re-establsh-
ed its lines OF communication with the
fuslonistS SO that negotiations for a
Fusion ticket can be re opened, tomor-
row. The sentiment III the meeting,
tonight, vas overwhelmingly in favor
OF staying in the Fusion army and do
ing everything possible to make. sue
cessful coalition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
REWARD OF $1,000 OFFERED
FOR Arrest Of Murderer Of An Editor Of
the New York Times.

M, New York. Sept 1s.-A reward of 500,
T Tas oI fe Today, by, the New York
rest and conviction of the murderer ~,
m nirs of Jacob Fl. Thompson. the eX
f fnahEe editor Of that paper who was
: IL. ny ass;iuit on the evening OF Sept
ponce are now convinced that MIR. Thomp1
son was murdered and that the motiv,
Oh the crime was robbery.
An examination, today of tha hox IN
which Mr.. Thompson kent bis yamah,as
ID a safe deposit vault Showed thai his
Wat Waoch and about 500 in cash, which he
and and R nhGWn to have had in his possession
placed in the box. are missing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
LAKES A BAD TURN.
Diplomatic Circles Anxiousiy Await
Settlement Of Moroccan Troubles.

Paris, Sept 18.-Frar,o- German ne
got.ations relative to ire Moroccan
conference have again taken an unfa-
vorable turn. causing anxiety in official
and CiploInatic circles and renewing
the depression on the Eourse. This il
the continued insistanca ny both sides
on points which We're considered to be
susceptible Of compromlsa.
Therefore. the run ora circulated
narrmg the plenipotenC1 '-e5 and fixing
the date of the conference, are purely
speculative. IS serious difhcu,1ie3 still
remain 70 b overcome. However, both
parties are willing to a~oert Algeotnas,
Spain, as the place of conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
WALKER ARRIVES IN Kew YORK
Aftsr Spending Many Months In a
Panama Prison,

New York. Sept. 18.--Fied Walger,
Of Pontiac. Mich, who was recently
released from prison in Panama, ar
rived here. tonight, en- the steamship
Alliance from Colon. His imprison-
mcnt was saii to have hecl caused by
American interests near whose terri
tory Walker himself was conducting
mining operations. He said, today,
that he was imprisoned about March Of
this year.
Mr.. Walker landed. today, under
charge of police officer Of the canal
zone and was met b. a physician from
Pontiac, Mich. who expected to accom-
pany him home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
THE BENNINGTON DISASTER
Recalled by Converting Of Court Martial
Of Commander Young.

Mare Island, Cal. Sept. 1S.-The
courtmartial TO try Commander Lucien
Young. of the United States gunboat
Bennington. i'll connection with n fatal
boiler explosion on the gnnboat at San
Diego, several weeks ago, convened,
today. Commander Young, Judge
full board We're present.
The charges and specifications We're
read and Commander Young pleaded
not guilty to each of tie six charges.
The United states torpedo boat fiotii-
la consisting of III. f'arragut. Fox,
Davis and Preble. left. this morning
for Santa Cruz under command of
Lieut.. Lopez, 10 BE- absent about a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
COAL MINERS DEMANDS
"''i BE Formulated at Meeting Dec.
IA, at Shamokin.

shamokin, Pa, Sept 3-President
John Mitchell Of the United Mine
Workers Of America, announced, to-
day that the convention of mine work.
crs OF the three anthracite districts at
which demands Will be formulated to
be presented to the anthracite coal
companies next spring, will be held.
Dec. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
A RISE OF 10 FEET
in Mississippi River in "a Hours Owing
To Heavy Rainfall.

st. Louis, Sept. 1S.-Hcavy rains ana
swollen tributaries have caused a rise
of over 10 feet in the Mississippi river
during the past a hours and resulted IN
damage along the ST. Louis river front
amounting to many Thousands OF DOL
lars. The river stage, this afternoon,
bad reached 1907 feet. sudden rise Oh
1905 feet in "a hours. The danger me
is 81 feet. The water IS graouaAy
creeping up and it is predicted that oy
nishtf4l the gauge will show stage
of IS feet.
Washouts at various Places in Mis-
court caused the aunull:cEt, today, OF
1--WE trains due here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
TRAFFIC DELAYED
cn Western Railroads Owing TO Long
Continued Rainfall.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. 1S,-As a
result of the long continued rainfall,
streams in this part o. the country
continue to rise and railroad traffic is
becoming demoralizad tecause of num-
crous washouts. Trains on nsarly
every road between Kansas City and
St. Louis and Southeast of here on the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas, ara either
several hours late or have been an
nulled temporarily. The Missouri
Pacific. the Wabash and the Missouri,
Kansas & Texas railways east and
south Of Kansas City are experiencing
the greatest trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
RUSSIAN SQUADRON APPEARS
Off Syony Chin. Corea, But On a
Peaceful Mission.

Seoul, Sept. 1S.-A Russian squadron
was sighted. Sunday afternoon. OF
Syoag Chin (North Ham-Kyong PROV
ince, Corel). It's mission was 30 com
munlcate the terms Of the armistice to
the Russian forces on the Tumen
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
COUNT RYMEN TO SEND AID.
Italians LIS Lawrence, Organize To
Send Funds To Homeless Brethren.

Lawrence, Mass. Sept. 18.-An or
ganizat ton was perfected by the Ital-
lans Of this city for the purpose Of col
Letting funds among The Italian resi-
dents here to send 20 these who were
made homeless by thu recent earth
quake3 In Italy, among TIE victims of
whom there are many relatives here.
Father Mariana Milanesc was made
honorary president and contributions
may be sent to him at No. 1874 Common
street, this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
ANOTHER OPERATION
Performed on Pres. Harper of CHICAGO
UnVersity-He Is Doinq Well.

Chicago, Sept l8.-Iresident Harper.
OF the University Of Chicago. has an
dergone another opera lion and, accord
ing TO statement issueI By his family,
tonight, he is resting comfortably. The
operation, which was performed, Sun
day night, is said to have been a slight
one TO relieve intestinal re tention, and
although much apprehension is felt
over mis- condition at the university
members of his family are confident he
Will rally quickly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
EMPEROR'S CRUISE
viii In No Way Delay the sigring Of
the Peace Treaty.

st. Petersburg, Sept. l3,--The Asso-
GATED Press was assured, today, thai
the Emperor's cruise will not involva
delay in the signing o. the peace
trcaty, an official copy cr which viii
all documents pertaining to TIE con-
ference IS on the way here with the
members of the peace commission, VINO
arrived at Cherbourg, tonight the
treaty is expected to u II st. Peters
burg by Thursday % Ftiday, next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
BIG FIRE AT NOME,
o'Nty Buildings, including City Hall
Oestroyc.i-Loss 5000, 900.

seattle Wash. Sept lS.-Sixtv hui,d-
itgs were destroyed by fire at Nome
a ASK on sao The night Of Sept u causing
loss OF $4,000 according TO advices re,
oe 5 To-Day. The city hall was DESTROY
ed put the records were saved. il is re-
ported That the stores of NJ. F. Atkinson
ana D. +. Parker were DESTROYED. II was
a. l,rst reported that the fire DESTROYED
ne larger wholesale and retail stores hut
inns proved incorrect No loss of life is
nv 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
Mrs. starfcrd's Estate, s2,39t87l.

San Jose, Cal, Sept 13.-An inven-
tory of the separate personal estate
of the late Mrs. Jane Lathrop stan
ford, vas filed, today, by tile apprais
ers. The estate foots up $3.591,S71.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

The arrival of many Hindoes from India
to enter as students at the imperial Uni
versity and schools of technology at
Tokio has been noted lately Ii was in
tended to celebrate the FESTIVAL of tho
great Indian national hero. Sivaii, at
Toxic this year for the first time with
great eclat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
FIX Pres. Cleveland in Boston,

Boston, Sept 18.-Fornler President
Grover Cleveland arrived in this city,
tonight, from Sandwich. \. H. He re-
manned here over nignt and will pro-
coed 70 Buzzards Bay tomorrow morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

Mrs Ellis Rowan, the famous flower
artist, has received an offer of $4,000 by
the German government for her 500 Aus
tralian flower pictures, the condition be-
ing that she shall take up her residence
in that country and devote her talents
exclusively to Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

One man was fatally injured aud two
men were seriously injured by an ex-
plosion in 4 pile Of cartridges at the
factory of Robin-Hcod Powder Co, at
SUarton, VT, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

Fr rne other day suit was brought in San
the Iota u 10 quiet title to LOT sold by
Imam Mailam Tecumseh Sherman. then a San
I- rSinciseo banker. and ex-captain in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
Senator Plat Much Better.

San Francisco, sept. 18.-The condi-
ton Of Senator Flatt Of New York, who
has been i'll at the ST. Francis Hotel,
was much improved. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

King Oscar of Sweden has never, al
lowed the political opinions OF The Nor
wegian poet, Biernson. to affect his att!-
tude toward his writings. The poet has
always s.riven for political Independence
tor Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

. ftaudGlent naturalization is under IN
SSt g by he San Francisco IInit ial
f et,stt5 that Gfaq ba JGry salor has con-
on payment of d. 'iiP papers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
EQUITABLE WILL REFUSE
70 Contribute To Political Compa;or
FUNDS Says Pres. Morton.

New York, Sept. ls.-Paul Morton,
president of the Equitable Life AS
suranoe Society. said today, thai here
alter the Equitable Society viii refuse
10 contribute to political campaign
funds. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

India. like most parts of Eurone ,na
America, had excessive heat records Last
month. In some places the Temperatures
In the shade ranged between 100 and iii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

=, lhr highest paid official in the cove.n
~ re r Srrn ~ with the exception Of th
Of Ireland i Wbo IL + 7" LORD Lieutanant
mum. nm F1o2iVh Per an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

Many women in England are choosing
gardening as a means Of livelihood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

hIauna Loa. in the Sandwich Islands
1850 feet hieh. IS the highest mount ain
which rises directly from the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

Iii on ,oar thi- country tGrns cut l.Jjt
books Of fIctlon alone.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
Longevity in Virginia.

Mine is the prize state for longevi.
ty," said a Yirginian who was regis
tered at a Chestnut street hotel. Il
can produce list of nineteen former
citizens and slaves Of my state whose
years when they died aggregated 2,241
years. OF the nineteen persons named
the youngest when he died was 10
years old. Two lived to be 1870, one
TO be l26, two to be 121, one to be 116,
two lis, three ia, one 11S, two liz,
two III, one 10, one l2O. and one, a
negro, lived to the ripe old age of 1856
years. OF the nineteen persons only
six were negroes; all the others were
whites.
while | am in the humor will tell
another one. There is, or was, a few
years ago, standing on the banks OF
Neabsco creek, Virginia, tombstone
carrying probably the Oldest monu,
mental inscription in the United
States. The date is 1908, and it is
thought that the deceased was one Of
John Smiths men. This is the in.
scription: Here lies ye body of Lieut.
William Herris, who died May ye 10th,
zoos; aged 65 years; by birth Brit.
on; a good soldier; good husband
and neighbor.' philadelphia Press.
The statesman., 1905-03-31

sounds like a peculiar statement, but
1t is the truth.
"The new coinage mint, which had
been in course of construction there
for about seven years, was completed
recently, and the government moved
from the old mint which had been oc
cupied for about thirty years
When they got ready to clean out
the old place every particle of dust
and dirt was carefully saved. This
was run through the assay furnace,
and it was found that the tiny par
ticles of gold which had accumulated
about the building in all those years
had amounted to the snug sum l have
mentioned.
"The particles had been carried
through the air during the refining
processes, and were so minute that
they had not affected the weight Of
the metal assayed to any apprsciable
extent. 1t was all velvet for Uncle
Sam and more than paid the expenses
of moving to the new mIpt t"-Milwau-
kee Sentine'.
The statesman., 1905-03-31

women and is regarded as choice
luxury. The body is covered to
depth of three or four inches with
layer Of fine blubber, weighing half
ton and yielding a large amount Of
the best grade of OIL
One of the most highly priced tro-
phies which Lieut.. Peary brought
back from his last journey to Green
land was the ivory tusk of narwhal.
This is the record-breaking specimen
of the world, measuring eight feet in
length and eight inches in circumfer-
ence at its thickest part. A realiza-
tion of its height is gained when it is
placed alongside man, the extreme
point of the tusk overtopping his head
two feet.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
FATHER NOT SHARP ENOUGH
Despite All Precautions, Daughters
Love and Elope.

Al Port Chester. \. Y, there is a
wealthy farmer named Charles Adams
whose daughters have not the slight
est trouble in finding husbands despite
the fact that their father is notorious
~ opposed to their meeting any eligi.
bic young men. Two years ago the
Oldest OF the daughters slipped out
and eloped with her lover. to the sur.
prise and CONSERVATION Of the stern
parent. who tightened HIS watch on
the girls and vowed that no other one
Of bis daughters should be wed for
a while yet But last year another
daughter did likewise
Papa Adams said things and watch
ed Sadie. the youngest, like a hawk.
Night and day he was within hearing
distance Of her and never did he al
low her 10 60 10 town without his ac-
companying her as an escort No
young man OF the countryside was
going TO fool him and get Sadie But
while he was watching carefully these
yorug men he neglected to watch
Walter Washburne, the oyerseer OF
his farm. Sadie and Walter managed
TO fall in love without exciting paren-
tai suspicion, and the other day Wal.
ter hitched up and drove Sadie to
town. where they were married. Now
Papa Adams IS quite convinced of the
truth OF the old adRge to the effect
that love will triu'nph despite ALL
The statesman., 1905-03-31
PERSONALS.

C. Fl. Barbee of Durango enroute to
Oklahoma and Texas to buy land,
stopped over in the city the guest of
obt. Carruth.
Mrs. W. I. Bland and child, who
have been visiting in Hot Springs for
two months are again in the city at
PAS Larimer st. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bland contemplate opening a lunch
room soon.
An affair among the younger set
was a full dress dancing party last
Friday night at Five Points Hall. 1t
was gigen by the select six, club Of
young girls. They served refresh
ments.
The Knights of Pythias celebrated
the anniversary Of the order by relig-
ious service at Shorter Church. The
two lodges, Damon, No ), and Pythi-
as, Nc. IL, assembled at the hall and
proceeded to the church headed by a
band. Rev. Dyett delivered the ser
mon in the presence of a crowded
church. Its pointed advise no less
than its eloquence made a deep i'm
press upon both the knights and the
congregation. A liberal offering was
raised. John Leftridge acted as
POSTMASTER The auxiliaries repre-.
seutcd were the Court of Calanthe,
Lily Cadet Company Of the youths,
Arrla Company Of Uniformed Ladies
and the Uniformed Rank of Knights,
Colonel Greenleafs staff in full rega-
liza was augmented by Major ]. P.
Miller of Colorado Springs. Ii was
the best gathering of the order and
has set pace for all orders.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
ARTIFICIAL SOD NOW MADE.
Intended Chiefly to Supply Demand
from Largo Cities.

The demand for sod in large city
is greater than can be supplied from
the surrounding country, with the re-
suit that grass for transplanting is
now shipped long distances, and the
price is correspondingly high. 1t is no
wonder, then, that an artificial sod has
been made. The green sod is capable
of transplanting at any time of the
year and has the advantage of pre-
senting a reasonably green sward at
ouce, whereas the artificial sod takes
on its emerald hue only after the
The statesman., 1905-03-31

warm sun has smiled upon IT, The
inventor Of the latter, however, claims
that one is rewarded for this delay
Ny the superior appearance Of the
grass when II finally does make its ap-
pearance. being uniform in its char
acter and free from weeds and Other
undesirable growth.
The sod consists Of rich soil with
grass seed embedded therein, the mass
being pressed Or dried In a sheet
which is laid on the ground where me
growth of grass is desired With a
little care or water nature will DO the
rest.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 24th

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 24th
and California streets, Rev. WE. Hell,
pastor. Preaching, II a. m. Sundt
School at 1915, Martin Peoples, S d.
perintendent, $50, b. Y. p. u, W. II
Fugitt president; 1870, preaching. All
are welcome to our services. Especial
arrangements made TO care for strang.
ers and visitors Coronation Dramatic
and Literary Society Tuesday night
Prayer meeting Wednesday night. The
pastor desires TO meet strangers and
visitors after each service.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
MEMORY HARD TO eEAT.
colored "Auntie's" Claim That Was
Almost the Limit.

Almost the LINK.
In the days Of Barnum, an old
"auntie" lived in East Tennessee who
was reputed to be of great age. Like
all of her kind she was extremely
proud Of the distinction, and never
underestimated her age in the least.
She had outgrown that weakness de.
Gales past
Barnum heard Of her, and conclud.
Ing that Il she was as old as rumor
made her she would be a valuable &C.
QUESTION to his show. he sent an agent
down TO make an investigation. She
caught the direction OF the wind very
promptly, and was prepared for any
test question that might be asked.
Gradually the agent led up to the
crucial interrogatory. and at last
said:
"Aunty, do you remember George
Washington"
Does / recomember George Wash
ington? Wy laws.a.massy, Mistuh,
reckon does. | orter, orient I? Fer
| done nussed him. We played to-
gether eyy day when he was III
chile
We'll, do you remember anything
about the Revolutionary war?"
"G'way. chile! Yes. indeed l does,
Honey. stood dar lots er times, an
seed de bullets ayin' around, thick.
er'n rain drops"
"Yes-well. how about the fall Of
the Roman empire2 Do you recollect
anything about that?"
The old woman took a good, long
breath. In fact. It amounted to
sigh. She reflected for few mo-
ments, and said:
DE fact is, Honey, was purity
young den, an doesn't have very
extinct recommemhrance bout dat;
but does member, now dat you
speaks Of hit, dat did heat de white
folks tell about hearing ssme'pn
drap."
The statesman., 1905-03-31
zine Specimen Of indian Pottery.

A valuable addition to the museum
OF the University of Vermont has re-
Gently been made in the form Of an
excellent specimen Of Indian pottery.
The Sessel, one Of the best and largest
ever unearthed in New England. was
found in cave near Bolton Falls. 1t
is 10 inches high and has six-sided,
highly-decorated rim nire inches in
liameter.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
A CARD.
Omaha, Nebr,, 8, IS, l9

Omaha, Nebr., 3, Is, 1905
EDlroR { STATEsMAN:-We wish to
inform you and friends that words
are inadequate to express our thanks
for the kindness during the pain and
loss of our beloved sister, Mrs. Retta
Thomas, who died in your city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hicks
Charlie johnson
The statesman., 1905-03-31
PennsyIvania's LARGEST Tree.

In Yeadon township, Delaware coun-
ty, Pa. is what is said to be the
largest tree in the state. The cir.
cumference of the trunk is SO feet,
and the spread of its branches lis
'aa-.
The statesman., 1905-03-31
Mint Refuse Worth $4,000.

The United States government as.
sayed the old mint at Denver recent.
ly," said R. w, Burchard Of that city.
and got $4,000 in the clean no. That
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-08
Osbornc-Bryan Wedding.
THE SUPREME COURT.
The Court Gets Busy at Work.

Cases from the First district were
argued yesterday as follows:
Lewart V Railroad E. F. Aydlett
for plaintiff; Pruden & Pruden for de-
PENDANT.
Bray V. Williams, Aydlett and sep
herd for plaintiff; Pruden and AN.
Simmons for defendant.
Brewster V. Elizabeth City. AyGlett
and Clearinghouse for plaintiff; Sawyer
and Turned for defendant.
Richardson Y. Oil Co... submitted un-
der Rule 10 on printed briefs by Rod
man & Rodman for plaintiff; Small &
Mclean for defendant.
Ward vs.. Gay. by w. NJ. Bond for
plaintiff; l.. l.. Smith for defendant.
Board of Education VS.. Makeley,
motion tc dismiss plaintiff $ appeal un-
der Rule II allowed Motion OF APP
pellant To reinstate filed. and 10 be
heard Letter on in the term.
School Directors VS.. City of Ashe-
Vile. from Fifteenth district and set
gued and Murphy and Craig Tor plain
tiff; Davidson, Bourne & Parker for
defendant
Appeals from the Second district
will be called February 14th in the
following order:
Perry VS.. Insurance Co.
Vinson VS.. Knight
Rogers VS.. Dispensary.
TAHOE VS.. Parker.
Rodwell VS.. Rowland.
Lilies VS.. Lumber Co.
Ferguson VS.. Twisdale.