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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1906-12-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Attempt to Poison Gov
eminent Agent Alleged.
Also Attempt to Poison Presi-
dent Of a Mining Concern.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
to Look Up Coal Land Titles.

Denver. Col, Nov. 30.-The News to-
day says: Edward F.. Clark, interstate
commerce commissioner, is on his way
to Denver where, next Monday, he will
begin an investigation into the charge
made against the Union Pacific Coal
Co. that that corporation has stolen
thousands of acres Of coal lands, to
which it holds no rightful title.
A. j. Smith of the Smith Bradbury
Mining Co.. who stands sponsor for
some of the charges against the cor
poratiOn. intimates that he will charge
the attempted murder of a government
agent by poison during the hearing.
Smith says that it would appear that
an attempt WAS made to remove Mich
ael A. Myendorff. the land office detec-
tive, who testified in Salt Lake City
Wednesday, and who mentioned two
Wyoming senator's unfavOrably during
his testimony.
According to Smith, MyendOrff, after
completing his investigation, stopped at
saloon on his way to the Union sta
ton. Smith says something was put in
to tho liquor; that the detective be-
came unconscious, and that it was nee
essary to take him to a hospital. 1t is
also alleged that two attempts were
made to poison A. F. Abbott, general
manager of the Peerless Copper EX-
traction Co, who, with Smith and w.
H. Caniff. had been largely instrument
al in bringing about an investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
SAYS SHE JUMPED OVERHEARD
Denies That He Killed Her and
Makes Desperate Effort to
Make Jury Believe Him.

District Attorney Ward cautioned Gil
lette that he must face the jury when
answering questions.
Mr.. Ward read a letter from Gillette
to Grace Brown under date of June 25,
in which he said he had been to Little
York lake with some fellows. They
went in bathing.
Gillette, if you had struck Grace
Brown at Big Moose lake and stunned
her. would you have told the officers?"
asked Mr.. Ward.
Yes
"Gllette," asked the district attor-
ney, "if you struck Grace Brown with
that tennis racquet, would you tell this
jury you did,"
II cannot say"
Did you hate this girl?" asked the
prosecutor.
".\o, l did not hate her" answered
Gillette. Here Gillette diverted his
glance from the jury and Mr.. Ward
shouted: Look at the jury and not at
your counsel" Messrs. Mills and Thorn
as objected to the district attorneys
manner toward the witness and the
court sustained them, holding that Mr..
Ward had no right to SO direct the wit
ness in his gaze.
Taking up the matter of Gillette hav-
ing received letter from Miss Brown
in which she referred to his contemp-
lated visit to DeRuyter. previous to
their departure for the Adirondacks in
July. the witness denied he was
ashamed or feared to be seen with the
girl there.
Did you know anyone in Hamilt on 2"
Il did not
'She had relatives ther did she not ?"
Il believe she did
"Then you wanted her to meet you in
Hamilton, where she was known. but
where you We're not known. and start
from there to the Adirondacks, instead
OF from DeRuyter?'
Il cannot state"
WAS ii in April when she left Cort-
land for South Otselic that you first
knew that she was to become a moth
err"
Il cannot state
Gillette said he did not remember
having been accused by Grace Brown
of being the father of her unborn child
ard declared that his attitude toward
the girl had not changed from the time
he accomplished her ruin in October
until April. when she first discovered
her condition of pregnancy.
Did you still love herr" asked the
district attorney.
Il did, answered Gillette with a
sharp nod of the head.
when you went away with Grace
Brown, you intended remaining away
from Cortland did you not?" Eyes"
Gillette said that when he departed
from Cortland he left everything in his
room undisturbed and said nothing to
his landlady about not coming back.
The district attorney went into a long
series of questions on the subject of the
witness financial condition at the time
he started for the Adirondacks and
asked him If he had planned to use the
girls own money in making away with
her. inasmuch as his own purse was
rather depleted. Gillette answered,
mo- in a determined tone
Next the district attorney questioned
the witness on the matter Of his hay-
ing neglected to pay his hotel bill I'm
Utica when he was there with Miss
Brown en- route to the Adirondacks
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.
Robber Knocks Station Agent Out and
Tries to Tap Cash Drawer.

West Point, n. ", Nov. 30.-Clyde
Eyster of Watsontown, Pa. night
operator at the West Shore Railroad
station here, was murderously assault
ed early today by a man who evidently
intended to rob the station. Eyster
was struck over the head with stone
drill and thrown upon the railroad
track. When assaulted a train was
in the block. but Eyster regained con-
seriousness in time to save himself
from death under the wheels. Mean
time. the robber had been at work at
the money drawer When Eyster re-
gained consciousness he drew his gun
and began shooting. but the would be
robber jumped through the window
and escaped unhurt. Eyster is badly
injured.
There was considerable money in the
station. due to the sale Of hundreds Of
tickets for the Army and Navy foot
ball game. A detail OF soldiers are
searching for the refugee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The farm buildings owned and occupied
by Edward c. Patten and located on the
Meadow road. Topsham. Were estroyed
by fire which started in the stable ct
about $50 o'clock Wednesday night. The
loss is placed at $500. partially covered
by insurance in the Grange. All of the
livestock and much of the furniture was
saved. The barn in which u large herd of
cattle is kept, and situated some distance
from the other buildings, was saved. The
cause of the fire is a mystery. Mr.. Pat
ten IS prominent in the Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Authorities 10 oking Into
Wreck at Lawyers, Va.
Operator, Now Missing, Seems
to Blame for Di sdSter.
Statement Regarding the Accident
Ma de by Company.

Iynchburg, Va, Nov. 30.-An lhFes-
tigatiDn is being made today into the
circumstances which led to the wreck
Of the two Southern Railway fast
trains near here yesterday. resulting
il, thr Gc;,th Of President Spencer of
TIE road and six other persons and the
injury Of many others. The death of
william Pollard, the negro porter in
President .;pencer's private car ana
]. w. Shaw, the negro fireman, both OF
whom, died in the City hospital here
last night, s.vclred the death list to
seven in all. The latest word from the
Loy;,itaI regarding the injured, indicat-
cd that all probably will recover. The
won: Of clearing the debris is being
carried on and some of the wrcckage
already has been removed.
County Coroner ]. w. Davis is ex-
rcctcd to take some action on the ac-
cident today. He visited the scene OF
the wreck yesterday, but finding that
the bodies already had been removed.
lie deferred until today. as to decid-
ing what steps he should take in the
matter. The escape of f. A. Merrill of
New York, private secretary to MI
Spencer, the only survivor in the party
on the private car, save for a porter
was miraculous. The injuries he sus-
tanned arc not serious. and he will be
abb. to leave the City hospital here
probably Ivy the first of the week.
The Identification was made today OF
the negro who was killed and burned
beyond recognition. The victim was
BENJAMIN Boswell, whose home was In
Toledo. q.
Assistant Cen. Supt. f. A. Coapman
Of tht company today gave out the fol-
lowing statement as explaining the
carrc of the trouble:
any. +tigati, so far made Of the ac-
cid"nt develops the fact that Operator
g. u. MattoaX at Rangoon let train No.
80 into the block and disregarding the
rules. failed 10 notify the operator at
Lawyer depot of this fact. When the
first section of train No. 81. the Wash
in"lnn ana Southern EeStibuled Limit
"a approached Rangoon. Operator Mat
t"lE asked the operator at Lawyer for
tho block on No 81. This was given by
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
HAD Been TAKEN BY HUSBAND.
He Appears in Richmond and Again
Takes Child ==-Wife Is Destitute
Twill Sue for Divorce.

Richmond, Me, Nov. 30.-(SpeciaD.-
Little 7-ycar-old Daisy Bailey was the
central figure in Il double kidnapping
in which u local lawyer, Il deputy sher-
if, 4 constable, the chairman of the
Board Of Selectmen, and half of the
business rlen OF tho town took an ac-
tive part, was the sensation which
startled tie residents of this staid old
town Thanksgiving day. A mother
love for her only child and the fath-
er's determination to thwart the mothe"
in her every effort to obtain possession
Of her offspring We're the causes.
Early Wednesday morning a frail,
poorly clad woman, about 50 years old
appeared and inquired Of the station
agent for the nearest lawyers office.
Mr.. Wray. who was on duty at the
time. directed her to the office of Hen
~ r. Drew and to him the woman. who
proved TO be Mrs. Maynard Bailey OF
Worcester Mass, told a pitiful story.
She said that he" husband had left
her in Worcester without any money
and had taken her little 7-year-old girl
with him. Although weak from wor-
ry about her lost child she went to work
to earn some money and in the mean
time discovered that he hal taken the
child to Dresden, where it was being
boarded in i family named Perkins,
Getting q few things together she took
the first train for Maine and made her
way to Dresden and after Il search To-
Gated the family of Gustavus Perkins,
where she fOund the child. There Sh..
thought al of her troubles We're end
ed, for she thought that she could take
her loved one back to her home in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
PUT UP YOUR RIFLES.
No More Chance to Shoot Moose in
Maine This Year.

Portland, Me, Nov. 30.-The open
time on moose during which that ami
NAL may be killed legally in several of
the counties of this State comes to a
close at midnight tonight. 1t began
Oct. Is. The open time on deer. which
began Oct. 1. will continue until Dec.
Is. The number of moose and deer
killed this year has been smaller than
in previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
SHOWERS OR SNOW.

Washington, Nov. 30.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday: New England:
Showers in south. rain or snow in
north portion Saturday warmer: Sun
day fair. colder; fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

DISTRESS AFTER EATING
Prevented by small doses Of Sanford 5
Cin"cr after meals. Nothing better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Nov. 3O.-Forecast for Bos-
ton ana vicinity: Rain, followed by
clearing Saturday; Sunday fair; colder
Westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Every Cause for Joyous
Thanksgiving in Business.
Most Cotton Mills Have Their
Products Sold Far Ahead.
Woolens Are Now the Most Active
Of the Coarser Goods.

New York, Nov. 30.-R. G. Dun &
Cos. Weekly Review Of Trade tomor-
row will say:
Business was interrupted by the
Thanksgiving holiday but conditions
warrant more than ever before a day
devoted to grateful recognition. In all
departments of agriculture, Industrial
and mercantile activity the current
year is surprising even the phenomenal
record of 1905 which in turn eclipsed
all preceding years.
In the preliminary markets for cotton
goods there is increasing difficulty re-
garding satisfactory deliveries and the
depleted condition of stock makes re-
piirishments imperative. Some lines
are now said so far ahead that manu-
faCturerS are Indifferent about new
business, which TENDS TO give further
strength to the situation. AS Specu-
!ation is not conscious there Is little
fear Of abormal prices and consequent
restriction Of demand. although the
disposition to provide Tor remote needs
is easing. The advance in price OF
raw cotton has not been a factor Of i'm
portance, finished products being gov.
crned more BY the fact that deliver
receive a fair proportion of goods ac>
cording 10 specifications.
Export demand is light which makes
the heavy coarse goods sections of the
market the least satisfactory. Quiet
conditions prevail in the wooden goods
market, although inquiries surpass ex-
pectations.
Less activity is noted in the hide
market due to the overbought condi-
tions rather than any lack of inquiry.
Increased receipts of native steers have
not depressed quotations, which is at
tributed to the abnormally high po-
sition of betting butts. Latin-Ameri-
can dry hides have gained another
fraction in this market but further
weakness is noted abroad where the
preceding rise was even greater than
here. The foreign decline has not yet
reached the point where hides are Of
fered for shipments. Strength and quiz
ct continues TO characterize the leath-
er market. the only activity being noted
i'll betting butts and oak backs suitable
for betting purposes. The light de-
mand from shoe manufacturers in this
vicinity is attributed to the inventories
usually taken in this. Failures this
week number 1872 in the United States
against 203 last year and 10 in Canada
compared with 80 year ago.
Bradstreet's Review will say Of
Canadian trade: Varying weather con-
ditions makes irregularity in trade in
Canada mild weather in the East
checking country trade, while farther
west cold weather has stimulated buy
ing. Montreal and Toronto report
trade a little Huieter, but Winnipeg
and Victoria say it is strong. Failures
for the week number %, as against 25
in this week q year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

Following the lead of Switzerland the
Belgium, Government has passed law
prohibiting the manufacture, importation
and sale of absinthe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Thomas Knocks Out Mcconnell.

San Francisco. Nov. 3O.-Joe Thomas,
welterweight champion. tonight knocked
out Frank Mcconnell Of San Francisco
in the first round, after a minute and a
half Of fighting.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03

Two more gentlemen of high char
acter and fitting ability have been sug'
gested by some Of our exchanges with
in the last few days to succeed j. W.
Rabcock in congress. One is the Hon.
Duncan McGregor of Grant county,
known of all men as nan. The other
il Capt. d. G. James of Richland
county, q county that has never had a
Republican nominee for congress or
state office. Capt. James is veteran
of the 10Th Wisconsin, taking up his
gun at the age of l6 to aid in the pres
ervation Of the Union. He proved brave
on the field of battle, suffered the hor-
rors Of Andersonville prison, and at the
close Of the trying struggle returned
to his home in Richland county, fitted
himself for the highest grade of citizen
ship. which he has ever maintained to
the honor Of his county and state.
SO far as known neither Prof Nc
Gregor or Capt James has expressed
desire for the candidacy, while Judge
Mahoney of Vernon county has, 1t is
understood. All three, however, are a
unit on the sentiment chat Babcock S
boiling tactics, etc, disqualify him from
the ranks of the Republicanism of the
district and from which he voluntarily
withdrew at the last state convention.
There is one point for the friends OF
true craftsmanship to bear in mind, and
that is: to be successful they must
unite on one candidate for the primary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03

Nor since it was devastated by cy-
clone has New Richmond been stirred
as it has been stirred by the anti-pro-
family proclamation of its reform may
or. Denouncing profanity as "blas-
phemous in the sight of God, and abom-
Unable in the sight Of man, the mayor
has directed the village marshal and the
town constable Ito report all wilful or
inexcusable violations OF his order.
IF the profane man." he directs,
wants to walow in the pollution of
profanity, let him betake himself to the
lumber camps, but he should remember
that when he crosses the confines Of
civilization he should close that chapter
of his dictionary" The mayor amour
ces that he is deadly in earnest. PRO
family must go. >
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03

125 acres of the John Berry farm
Suitable for pasture. VIII pasture stock
by month if not rented soon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03
Gov. Dsvidson's Candidacy.

The first Of the week Gov. Davidson
made public the formal announcement
Of his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for governor. He points to
his record in public life as an index TO
his future action, and expresses his APP
proval Of the vigorous efforts of Gov.
LaFollette in all measures TO restore to
the people the rights usurped by the
great aggregations Of wealth, and de-
clares that he will not consent to any
retrograde movement or compromise
that would detract from the political
and legislative triumphs of the past
six years.
Such stand is commendable, one
which every person believing in equa
rights and privileges to all can heartily
endorse.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03
Comment on In F0hene's Speech.

Julian Hawthorne in n. Y. Journal
After hearing Senator La Toilette up
on the rate bill, one is inclined to COM
pliment him somewhat after this man
ner r. and the compliment after all
sounds more considerable than reflec-
ton will find it to be that if all the
other senators were his equals in brains
the senate would be not only the st
deliberative body we have ever had, but
the best ever had by any nation, at any
time; and secondly, that If all senators
were as honest as he, and as faithful to
the interests Of the people, we would
have the political millennium without
more ado. But, as it is, he belongs to
a minority so small that the millennium
and the other desideratum are moved to
an indefinite future.
'You may go out, " he said to the
Republican senators, as they concerted
" rose to leave the chamber at the be-
ginning Of his speech, IL am addressing
the country, and they will hear me.
And these seats that you vacate volun-
tarily now, may be permanently vaeat-
ed before the people are done with you.
AT that, after moments pause to
take in its significance the galleries
broke into delighted applause, and up
got Kean, who had been left on guard,
with the indignant demand that the
galleries be cleared. But Long, who
was in the chair, and who had known
troubles OF his own, would not enter.
tain the suggestion and presently the
senator's came back one 10y one, looking
sheepish, as well they might
La Toilette is not man to be hazec
with impunity, and the experiment viii
not be repeated.
His mastery arrangement of the Hep,
burn bill was too thoroughgoing to be
reproduced in newspaper, but as g
document for general circulation anC
for future reference it is invaluable
One of its leading features, upon which
others depended, was the demand thai
the commission, through congress, ht
empowered by this bin to appraise rail
road property in this country, and ther
to determine what is a reasonable rate
upon the basis, Gyyj hy the suprem,
court. shat such d rate shall afford .
reasonable return on the value.
AS things are now, railroad property
actually worth about FIVE billion dollars
is artifcially capitalized at thirteen bill
lions, and The returns Of traffic show
that. if per cent be a fair earning up
on value, then the railroads have beer
charging every year $iS5, 600, 600 NOR,
than is lawful and honest. The com
mission he said, had repeatedly urge,
permission from congress to make this
appraisal Of railroad property, yet TN.
Hepburn bill, which pretended to ill al
needs FOR the satisfaction Of justice !,
to the public utterly failed to includ,
any provision for this purpose. This j,
but a meager and imperfect outline OF /,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03
Millions In farm Mortgages.

Western farmers have grown rather
particular about their Indebtedness.
One Of the common requirements of the
modern mortgage is that the mortgagee
shall accept any portion of the principal
at the time of any interest payment.
This means that the harvesting Of a
good wheat crop, or the fortunate sale
of bunch of cattle, may wipe out the
debt, and the loan agent must find
another borrower. However, one in
surance company has $40, 900, 600 in
western farm-mortgage loans, and the
interest thereon is enough to pay all its
death losses. Another company has
500, 900, 900 in these loans, scattered ov-
er the Mississippi Valley.
The insurance-company loan is safe
guarded in every possible way. The in
terrogatories of the application cover
four large pages, and include every
thing from the size of the borrower S
family to the use he proposes to make
Of the money. They even inquire into
his habits and his standing in the COM
munity, for the well-informed investor
realizes that the best part of his secur-
ity is the personality Of the borrower.
Thus, it happens that the insurance
companies have few foreclosures and
practically no losses on this class of in
vestments. Of recent years the value
of land has increased so rapidly that
every loan made, as these investments
are, on a basis of 40 per cent of real
value became 'gilt-edged, and was
the best possible security. From "The
Farm Mortgage of Today" by Charles
Moreau Harger, in American Monthly
Review of Reviews for May.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
OF J. B. REYNOLDS
For RItN

125 acres of the John Berry farm.
Suitable for pasture, VIII pasture stock
by month if not rented soon.
FOR SALE
A good business outfit.
Stone dwelling containing five rooms,
just north of city hall.
One house and lot Just east Of st.
Paups Catholic church.
Two houses and lots on Fountain
street, property of Mrs. Lancaster.
One frame with stone basement, con-
tanning 8 rooms, and one brick contain
ing rooms. VIII be sold right.
The property Of Mr., James Williams
near old fair grounds, ON a part of the
John Pearse property. House has c
rooms and other conveniences. 1t all
most new. One acre of ground.
The property Of Mr., Joseph Jackson
in the first ward Adjoining residence
of Mr.. Win Ross. A very convenient
property for anyone wishing to keep a
team or a little stock Plenty of barn
room and about II acres of land. Is Of
! fered for "a very reasonable price. Some
good mineral ranges cross TINS Ion,
| An almost new house r. the first
ward containing rooms, and other
conyenlences.
The property near the high school
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03

part of Senator La Follette's address;
the argument of which, cogent in itself,
was aided by the face, voice and GEES
ture of the orator. He is one of the
most winning and powerful figures that
has appeared in the senatorial chamber
the clearness of his thoughts is inspir,
ing, and his force in driving them home
is tremendous. With two such mariners
as he and Tillman to guard the ship OF
state, we should stand fair chance oi
escaping the rocks and storms which
menace us.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-05-03

THE battle going on in the u. s. Senate
is sitting out the corporation servants
and sympathizers from the representa-
tiyes of the interests Of the public. The
people should watch this fight closely,
and learn who are their friends.