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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02

the consent of the defendants counsel
to change, was still reluctant as
court adjourned to begin the actual
proceedings without a further oppor-
tunity to plead with Thaw's attorneys.
At his request, therefore, Justice Fitz-
gerald ordered all talesmen who have
not yet been examined. to be in court
Monday morning ready for jury SER
vice in case any are needed. Mr..
Jerome then announced that if there
should be no change in the situation
and in the meantime the state would
proceed to place all its direct testi-
mony before the jury at the Monday
session. The defence was notified to
be in readiness to proceed by Monday
afternoon.
I'VE are entirely satisfied with the
jury" said Clifford w. Hartridgc,
Thaw's Leading counsel tonight ard he
added the intimation that he would
not consent to any further alteration of
the personnel.
"The defence will be ready TO pro-
coed the minute the prosecution has
finished its case" declared John L.
Gleason, another of Thaw's attorneys.
Assistant District Attorney Caravan
will make the opening address for the
prosecution. His remarks will be very
brief, occupying perhaps not more
than 90 minutes. The state Will then
introduce only such witnesses as arc
necessary to prove that Stanford
White was shot and killed by Harry
X. Thaw, on the Madison Square Roof
Garden, the night of June % last. In
announcing that the introduction will
not require more than one session of
the court, Mr.. Jerome is evidently of
the opinion that the cross-examina-
ton of the states witnesses as to the
actual events associated with the
tragedy may not be very extensive.
From the questions that nave so per-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02
IN THE HOUSE.
Most of Day Given Up to Rivers and
Harbors Bill.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Appropriations
for rivers and harbOrS continued to
occupy the attention of the House to-
day. In the main the speeches dealt
with the proposed canal from Chicago
to St Louis and the deepening of the
Mississippi river from St. Louis to the
gulf to IA feet.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri delivered a
Characteristic speech i'll behalf of the
Mississippi river project. Others who
discussed the bill We're: ROdenberS
of Illinois: Rayney of Illinois; Crum-
packer of INDIANA; Madden of Illinois;
ShackeIford of Missouri; Gren OF
Illinois: Gambler of Mississippi; Ma
hon of Pennsylvania; and Garrett of
Tennessee.
Bills We're passed fixing the bnun-
daries of lands adjoining the Occur
dAlcnc Indian reservation in Idaho;
permitting persons owning lands i'll
the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache IN
dian reservations i'll Oklahoma terri
tory to commute them for town sites
purposes and creating two additional
land districts in Alaska located at
Nome and Fairbanks.
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spirits as the last juror was sworn.
Forty talcs1nen had been examined in
vain during the Gay. and everyone in
the court loom, including the defendant
himself, was waiting 1istlessly for tho
hour of adjournment to arrive
when Bernard Gesterman, who
said he was manufacturers
agent. declared he had no such
opinion il the case as would pre-
vent him rendering fair and impartial
verdict. that he was not prejudiced
against any line Of defence, and would
give the prisoner the benefit of every
reasonable doubt.
But" suggested District Attorney
jerome, would you go further than
that and require the state to remove
every possibility Of doubt?"
IL would certainly want every doubt
removed" replied Gerstman, before L
would vote to convict in u capital
case"
Tho district attorney challenged the
juror for cause, declaring he was in
c,:ncd to be more exacting than the
law.
Thaws attorneys were not content
to let the talcsman go and on cross.
examination they brought his answers
within the legal requirements, Mr..
Gcrstan replying to Mr.. Hartridge that
he meant by doubt" any doubt that
Il rcaSona bic man might entertain. JUS
t.ce Fitzgerald this to be competent
answer, and ovcrrucd District Attorney
Jcrome's challenge.
The people are content" announces
Mr.. Jerome.
This was a complete surprise, for it
was the impression in the court room
that peremptory challenge would be
interposcd by the prosecution. The de-
fence had 10 challenge and the juror
was sworn. Thaw smiled in evident
satisfaction. he and his wife exchang-
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WILL INVESTIGATE.
Probe Now to Be inserted In Cotton
Exchange Methods.

Washington, Feb. by unanimous
vote the House committee on interstate
and foreign commerce decided today 70
make n favorable report on a resolution
for th. investigation of the methods OF
cotton exchanges by the department Oh
commerce. and labor. The resolution Is
an amended form for the Livingston ana
BurlesGn resolution and extends the M
vtstigaton to all cotton exchanges deal
Ing in futures. Representative Lowering
who will report the bill for the commit
tee. said today that the New York and
New Orlcans exchanges are the t""
principal ones dealing in futures. but
that the Memphis and st. Louis eX-
changes also have some dealings OF that
sort
The resolution as it will be reported
follows:
Resolved, that the secretary OF com
merce and labor, through the bureau OF
Operations be, and is hereby requested
10 investigate the causes of the Huctua-
IONS in the price of cotton and the dii-
Terence between the market price of the
Various classes OF cotton, and said in
Vestg2tion shall he conducted with the
PARTICULAR object whether or not said
nuctuations in prices have resulted in
whole or in Fart from the character of
ecntraot and deliveries thereon made on
Me cotton exchanges dealing III futures.
are the result of any combinations or
"aspiracy which interfere or hinders
commerce among the several states and
~FF'tories or with foreign countries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02

Capt. Arthur Jackman, well-known
Arctic navigator. died Friday at st.
Johns. n. +. Capt. Arthur Jackman
was "a years of age and was native of
New Foundland. He was in command
of the ship which carried Commander
Robert E. Peary to Greenland on the
latter's first expedition in 1886. In
1900 Capt. Jackman distinguished
himself by rescuing American whale
men who were imprisoned by ice by
Baffin Land" Two years later he
commanded the steamer Terranova,
which was sent by the admiralty to
relieve the Antarctic expedition
steamer Discovery. Capt Jackman
was an authority on whaling and seal
hunting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02
Senate Votes More Paw TO
Free Delivery Carriers.
House DeVotes Most Of DAY TO
Rivers and Hafbors.
Methods Of Cotton Exchanges to
Be Investigated.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The business of
the Senate was suspended at 23G
o'clock today as mark of respect 10
the memory of the late Senator Arthur
Pue German of Maryland, and senators
smoke in culogy of Mr.. Germans public
and private life. The speakers includ-
ed Senator's Hale, Frye and Tillman.
Remarks by Senator Aldrich were rea i
by Senator keene.
The Senate passed a bill increasing
the salaries of letter carriers in free
delivery Offices. 1t was explained that
the same provision was to be made in
the postoffice appropriation bill, but
it was desirable that the Senate place
itself in record in favor of the meas
ure. The bill fixes the first years SAL
airy OF such carriers at $500, with an
annual increase OF 500 until the max
mum of $500 has been reached.
The Senate today passed a bill in
creasing the pension of the 5000 surviv-
ors Of the Indian wars from So to SO a
month.
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STATE WILL OPEN ON MONDAY.
Asst. Atty. Garvan Will Present
Case and the Defense Is Ready
to Proceed Without Delay.

New York, Feb. 1.-The Thaw jury
was completed late today. The selec-
ton of the twelfth juror came as a
complete surprise at the end of long
and tedious day-the eighth of the
trial-and Immediately after this last
member Of the trial panel had been
sworn in, Justice Fitzgerald ordered
an adjournment OF court until 1870
o'clock Monday morning. District At
torney jerome, who has been contend
ing since yesterday afternoon for the
removal of one of the men now in the
jury box, but who has failed to gain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Feb. 1.-Rainy weather
prevails generally east of the Missis-
sippi The barometeric depression now
central in the upper Mississippi val
ley will move eastward, during the
next As hours, ard cause rain in the
Lake region, and thence eastward.
turning to snow with much colder
weather during the next "a to SO hours.
The cold weather Will overspread the
middle Atlantic states by Sunday. The
winds along the New England coast
will be brisk northeast; middle At
lantic coast fresh and variable, be-
coming south.
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sistently been put to the talcsmen by
Thaw's attorneys as to any prejudice
against a defence of insanity it is a
least generally conceded that a plea Of
emotional madness will be the main
reliance of the young defendant. This
probably will lead to a cross question
ing of the states witnesses, as to any
popularity they have noticed in Thaw's
conduct the night of the tragedy, in
which event the conclusion of the
states direct testimony may take long
er than is now anticipated.
Thaw seemed to be in the best of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02
THE JURY.

THE JURY.
Foreman, Demns Smith, aged S., retired manufacturers
married.
No. e. George Pfaff, "a, hardware married.
No. g. Charles n. Fecke, 49, shipping agent married.
No. a, Oscar A. Pink as, salesman, married.
No. s. Henry c. Harvey, So pianos, married.
No. Parry c. Breaey 49, advertising agent married
No. 7, Malcolm S. Fraser 49, salesman, married.
Charles Newton retired railway official married
No. 9, Wilbur S. Steele, 60, manufacturer married.
No. TO- John s. Dcnnee 49, railway freight agent unmaeed
No. II, Joseph 3. Bolton, 81, clerk, married
No. T. Bernard Gertsma S. manufacturers agent married
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CAPITAL JOTTiNGS.

government receipts Friday: From
..ernal revenue. $114.650; customs. 81
s'o,ela; miscellaneous, $2,S79,501. En-
pehditures. Sl.9sOOO0.
Ai'er long consideration of the Phil
.fpIhe agricultural bank bill. the House
,,.iniittec> on insular affairs decided
- to make Il favorable report IN
e measure. The Democrats on the
''nittae opposed the bill.
~ .ne lith ballot for the election of 4
pn.'eu states senator was taken in the
.e island Legislature Friday. Colt
u "etlnore both lost one vote owing
~ Tue absence of a supporter of each
M vote; Goddard ii, Colt 81. Wet
more 80, Uttey /.
pon o'ii was favorably reported by the
~" use committee on pcstoffices and
''S' roads Friday providing that II
Vontinued on Page Twelvc.)
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NATIONAL CAPITAL so LOCATED
Governors and Chief Officials Of
Various States Are Outspoken
and of One Mind.

Washington D. c.. Feb. 1-(SpeciaD -Tlat governmental
and commercial capitals should always be separated
advice Of George Washington his fellow conrymcn
advice acted upon when the OF the national government
fixed at Washington, regardless OF the claims of New York
and Philadelphia 1t has been further acted upon the eec
ton OF capitals by sevennts Of the Of the Union
shown by the following table compiled from the
OF 1000.
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RAIN COLD WAVE COMING,

Washington, Feb. Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday for New Eng
land: Rain Saturday, Sunday snow
or rain, much colder by night or on
Monday, fresh to brisk southeast
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Feb. Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday cloudy
with occasional rain and warmer fresh
easterly winds; Sunday snow fiurries
and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02

D. DISTRESS AFTER EATING
G;nr,ented by small doses Of Sanford 5
aiter meals. Nothing better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02

Only capitals situated i'll the largest cities their
respective staesloston Mass; Providence r. H. Rich
mond Va; Atlanta Ca: indianapolis, Ind; Dcs Moincs
Iowa. Denver Col; Salt Lake City, Utah; Boise City, Idaho
and Little Rock Ark Obvious particular circumstances make
these exceptions to the general rule
Salt Lake City, Little Rock and Boise CITY the only places
of Importance almost exclusively agricultural grazing
rtoe Richmond and Dcs Aoines nearly in the center
OF their Providence Atlanta Indianapolis and Denver
only practically geographical and population center but
also the meeting points Of almost all the trasporta-
ton lines of their respective while historical
associations far than conerbaacc the Inconvenience
Bosons position end of tic of Massachusetts
When Maine part Of Massachusetts Boston bore the same
relation to the whole Commonwealth that Denver does to
Colorado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02

Boston, Feb. IA reduction of from
- - % per cent. on the passenger fares
went into effect on the Boston &: Maine
Railroad system today. Upon the
FitohburS division the rate is now two
cents d mile, which is somewhat lower
than on some of the northern divisions
where operating expenses are higher
and travel lighter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-02
Boston and Maine and
N. c. Reduce Rates.
Appreciate Drop Is Made In
Transportation Prices.
Freight Rates on the Maine Cen.
ira! Made Cheaper.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1.-The new pas
senger and freight rates on the Maine
Central and Boston & Maine Railroads
went into effect today, giving important
reductions. The Maine Central pas
senger tariffs for single tickets has
been put on the basis of 2,h cents a
mile between all stations on lines south
and east of Bartlett, N. H., which in
cludes all its lines in Maine and a part
of the Mountain division in New Hamp-
shire. ana three cents a mile between
all stations north and west of Bartlett.
Its freight tariffs on traffic passing
to and from points west of the Niagara
frontier and stations on it's lines,
Brunswick to Pennington, Waterville,
Skowhegan, Belfast. Dover and Fox
croft, Bangor. BCcksport, Mt. Desert
Ferry and Old Town, and all interme-
diate points have been put on the same
basis as rates to and from the same
western territory and Rockland
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po Assual increase 2msss1 for twelve
sS0 0sss !. ending Dec. 5ist, 1906. This is the
7.2O.4
sr. = yrs, New Englaud's favorite
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winds.
Evening journal., 1907-01-15

motion that the President OF Council
should enter into an agreement with the
Trustees Of the Commons, on behalf Of
the Council, ito take over the fire hall as
specified, providing the Council shall have
the naming Of the trustee, was made by
Mr.. Jemison.
Mr.. Gallagher seconded the motion and
It was carried by the votes of Messrs.
Jemison, Reynolds and Gallagher, Mr.
Duffy voting in the negative.
The entertainment TO be given by the
Industrial Council, No. %, Jr., o. L. A.
NJ, will take place this evening.
John b. Montgomery, the popular con-
ductor on the New Castle Wilmington
and Southern Railway returned TO his
work on the cars this morning after a
three months vacation.
The Citizens Building and Loan Asso-
clation held it's regular meeting in the
Town Hall last evening.
The Young Peoples Society of the First
Presbyterian Church will meet in the
Town Hall tonight.
Manager Thomas l.. Gemmiu Will ar
range a game Of basketball TO be played
in the armory on Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1907-01-15

his personal fortune into the breach
assuming that others who stood to lost
had depended upon his integrity as
their safeguard.
ONCE RAN FOR GOVERNOR
At time when Delaware was Demo-
cratic IN complexion, Mr.. Richardson
was a candidate for governor. He ran
so far ahead Of his ticket that he could
not see his fellow candidates, but was
beaten for the honor by a handful OF
votes. He has never tried for or held
another office OF any kind. But every
big and little politician in Delaware
has known and respected him for years.
and every made Delawarean above 16
years Of age may be classed as poll
tician OF some size.
ADDICKs AS A SPIRIT
]. Edward Addicks was the spirit OF
Delawares political seance for a dozen
years Richardson would have none Of
him, and not being a scrapper in the
political rough-house, he kept out of
the melee He knew that Delaware
would come out Of the trouble IN time.
but It was the kind OF trouble that had
to wear itself away.
During legislative sessions Mr. Rich
ardson used 20 walk down the west side
OF Dover's main street from the fine old
family mansion to his bank building on
the State House square. The politi-
clans walked down the east side. Harry
and the politicians nodded to one an
other across the village roadway but
they did not confer" The politicians
many times wished to use Harrys
name and influence, but they knew
there was no use dickering while there
was so much political rottenness in
Delaware.
When AddiclSs was being ground out
Of political existence last spring and
Colonel DUPONT WAS being elected sem
ator, Richardson had a chance for the
job. The senator-to -be. however knew
Delaware was not quite straight vet
and he waited. A stranger in Dover
who was trying 10 understand the
States politics. had a walk and talk
with Mr.. Richardson one day. He asked
the banker II It was not his duty, as
an honest man TO try for the senator
ship and help lift his State out of its
reputation for political evil
DID NOT SEEK OFFICE
Il know Delaware's reputation has
suffered some" he said. 'ibut it's going
to be all right. It's getting all right.
/ would like 10 be senator. But tn
never spend a dollar to buy the office.
II the people OF Delaware want me
in the Senate they will send me, and if
Nam sent it VIII be with the knowledge
that I am clean. I would rather never
leave Dover than to think that had
been crooked"
At That time Mr.. Richardson had no
expectation that within year his cleo
ton would be assured. He says he
cannot make a speech but he is ac-
knowledged as one of his States clever
est business men.
IF ever go TO the Senate" he said
'rd try TO be as conscientious with the
country's business as I have tried tC
be with my own"
Evening journal., 1907-01-15

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15-FEED wa
steady, under small supplies and fair de-
mand. We quote: Winter bran, in bulk
per ton, S22q22.5o; spring bran. IN sacks
as 10 size. per ton S22d2e5O.
BALED HAY AND STRAW Supplies
were liberal and the market favored buy
ers under an Indifferent demand. W.
quote: Timothy Hay-No. ] large bales,
81; No. l small bales. s2i; No. ?. $4,000
1880; No. 3, Sl65Od1750.
WHEAT-Onerings were light md prices
ruled firm under bullish speculation in tho
West but prices were without quotable
change. No. red was quoted as follows.
January, 7SQ7sikc; spot car lois, in export
olevator-No. red. 7sa7sikc
CORN-The market ruled steady under
moderate offerings, but trade was quiet.
We quote old No. yellow at 5sq5ic; new
Southern No. yellow at 49dHHc; new
Southern No. yellow at 49q49isc; new
Southern steamer yellow at 4sd4Si5c.
OATs-The market ruled firm under
light offerings and a fair local trade de
mand for desirable stock We quote: No
white. nanhc; standard white. lO9iOskc
No. 3 white SsisQS9c; rejected whlte, go
CSC
POULTRY-Live was in moderate SUP
ply and steady, though quiet. The quota
tions were: Fowls, hens. choice heavy
1sdl3lkc; do do ordinary to good. 130t2,zc
old ROSTERS. 969kc; young chickens
choice, soft-meated, 121kGisc; do do. STAG
gy, 11di2c; turkeys, lS@l4c; ducks, 1iaisc
geese. i4d15c; pigeons, Old per pair. 228Sci
do young, per pair, i5q2oc.
BUTTER Separator Creamery, extra.
sslkc
EGGS Selected soas2c.
Evening journal., 1907-01-15
Many Mourn His Loss.

Frank Milton Fickes died at his home
at Twenty-fourth and Market streets Of
typhoid pneumonia. A short service was
conducted by Rev George c. Hall before
removing the body to the home OF his
parents in Newport, Perry county Pa
He was member OF the Reformed
Church. Newport during his stay OF five
years in Wilmington and he attended the
First Presbyterian Church. He was em-
ployed at the Pullman car shops
Mr. Fickes made many friends, who
deeply mourn his less. He was buried Sat
urday afternoon from his home in New
port. by the Newport Lodge. A. +. ano
a. NJ, Of which he was member.
There were a number OF beautiful floral
designs. many of which were sent by
Wilmington friends. Several Whining
tonians attended. the funeral
Evening journal., 1907-01-15
Crosby g. Hill,
6O5-6O7-6O0 Market Street.

Richardson's nomination was made
unanimous.
The compliment Of two votes on the
last ballot was all ,AddiclF mad. to- show
for his long years OF labor for a senator
ship now sealed ana passed over, one FOR
four years and another for six, and Ad-
dicks is over Go.
Senator Alice died game. you've done
the best you could. boys" he said 10 his
associates "The nineteen have spoken and
that's where / stand. Let's elect the Sem
ator tomorrow. shall never forget what
Il means TO have friends who stand firm
against all opposition"
Fully 800 men fled up TO the residence
Of Mr.. Richardson and walked into the
house single fle led by Senator Conner.
who introduced the nominee as the long
file Of men passed through the hallway Of
his handsome home.
There Is a general impression that
Colonel William ID. Denney viii be the
private secretary OF the new senator. who
win have Washington residence.
SKETCH OF MIR. RICHARDSON
Harry A. Richardson is the head Of
the firm OF Richardson & Robbins
which conducted a large packing con-
Germ in Dover Although a millionaire.
he is very democratic and is very popu-
lar with men OF all parties. He is a son
Of the late Alden b. Richardson, who
with James w. Robbins founded the
Dover packing house.
Mr. Richardson was born in Dover en-
January !, 1853. In 1890 he was the Re-
publican nominee for governor the only
time he was a candidate for any office
He Is interested IN a number OF Della
ware industrial and railway enterprises
He was married I'm 1871 TO Miss Pris-
ella Walker. and they have three chi-
dren. Alden y. and william w. who
are associated with him IN business
and Miss Lucy S. Richardson.
Mr. Richardson Is president OF the
Dover Gas Company president of the
Delaware Insurance Company presi-
dent OF the Diamond State Telephone
Company and is connected with various
other institutions. For many years he
has been the president of the First Ma
tional Bank Of Dover.
When Il was announced that William
N. Boggs had embezzled funds Of the
First National Bank OF Dover to the
extent Of more than the capital stock OF
the bank and depositors were alarmed.
Mr.. Richardson posted a notice that he
would be personally responsible for the
deposits IN case the bank was unable
20 pay the depositors. Knowing his
standing IN the community. the de-
ipositors took his word. There was no
run on the hank and within "A short
time it had been restored TO it's old
reputation Of being one Of the soundest
financial Institutions in the State.