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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-16
Hard Times in Kansas.

The old days Of grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten In the
prosperous Kansas of to-day; al
though a citizen of Codell, Earl
Shamburg, has not yet forgotten q
hard time he encountered. He sayss
81 was worn out and discouraged by
coughing night and day, and could
find no relief until tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t TOOK less than
one bottle to. completely cure me-"
The safest and most reliable cough
and cold cure and lung and throat
healer ever discovered. Guaranteed
by all druggists. SOC, and 81. Trial
bottle free.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-16
A Certain Cure for Croup--Used for
Ten Years without a Failure,

w. g. Bott, OF Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic
In his praise Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for the past ten years, and
though they much feared the Group,
his wife and he always felt safe upon
retiring when a bottle OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy was in the
house. His oldest child was subject
to severe attacks of Group, but this
remedy never failed to effect speedy
cure. He has recommended 1t to
friends and neighbors and all who
have used 1t say that 1t is une-
qualled Group and whooping
cough. For sale by j. w. Bell, Wal~
halla; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-16
To Investigate Emerson Escape.

Anderson. October 13.-Judge D.
Il. Hydrick has ordered special
term of the General Sessions Court
to convene here on Monday, October
FL, at which time the grand fury
Is expected to make some present
ment concerning the escape of Allen
Emerson from the county JAIL. 1t
was at the request OF the grand jury
tnat Judge Hydrick issued the order
for the special term Of court.
Detectives from several agencies
have been In Anderson looking into
the Jail delivery and one OF them was
allowed to appear before the grand
jury.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-16
Ont OF Sight.

Out of sight, out of mind" Is an
old saying which applies with special
force to a sore, burn or wound that's
been treated with Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. It's out of sight, out of mind,
and out OF existence. Piles, too, and
chilblains disappear under It's heal-
Ing influence. Guaranteed by all
druggists. 25c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-16
The Mistake Rectified.

October 14.--Editors Courier.
Please rectify cur mistake. The sing
ing at Pleasant Grove (or "The
Block") is next Sunday, the third
Sunday In October. hll good singers
will please read this twice and not
fail to come. We wish to state to
our good ladies and others, too, to
bring large baskets, Well-filled. p.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-10-16

Your skin should be clear and
bright II your liver is in normal con-
dition. Rings Little Liver Pills act
on the liver, and headache, constipa-
tion and bilousness disappear. Price
20 cents. Sold by Dr. j.. w. Bell,
Walhalla, and w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
SECRETARY TAFT
RETURNS HOME,
''1a|k Of War With Japan Is, Foolish
mes" Highly Pleased With His
Trip Around the World.

New York, Dec. 2O.-William H. Taft
secretary Of war, returned today from
his trip around the world, bringing re-
'neWed assurance of Japan's friendliness
toward the United States, but declining
TO say anything with respect to the
political situation in this country. He
said that he had been too long out OF
intimate touch with political affairs
at home to discuss them in any way.
One Of Mr.. Tafts intervieWcrS had tie
temerty to ask:
well, MIR. Secretary. tell us who is
Your choice for President
Amid general laughter in which he
heartily joined. the secretary replied:
II guess l Will have to leave that t.
Inference"
Mr. Taft left for Washington on an
early afternoon train saying that ac-
cumll;,ted matters in the way depart
mrnt would keep his nose to the official
Grind&tOnc for some time 10 come, and
that the preparation OF his special re-
port ~ the Philippines. which will he
III book form, would also require much
of his time in tho near future.
During his two-hours stay in New
York, Mr.. Taft was aboard the army
Tug Cen Joseph f. Johnson. OF which
he quilted the liner President Grant
lat quarantine. Newspaper men who
nal gone down the bay to meet The re-
turning secretary reached the steamers
side after he had been transferred and
rh"n followed Il lively chase in which
he reporters employed ferry boats. tugs
and r"vcnu. cutters in 4 vain cndeavnr
to overhaul the fast army boat with
tn" rcd flag Of the secretary, If war
flying ut hcp masthead. The Johnston
had been placed ut the disposition of
Henry ". Taft. the Secrctarys broth
err Cen. Frederick y, Grant, COM
handing The department Of the East,
with headquarters At Governors Island.
also went down on the johnston to pay
his respects. \ revenue nficor was
taken along t. inspect ana pass the
iaEgar" Of the sccrctary's Immediate
party.
First the secretary was carried II
Jersey City to find out about trains and
there it was ANNOUNCED. that lie would
receive the newspaper men at West 2@l
str,"t. New York. at given hour The
small arnE.uf reporters gathered at the
| nier bu, found they were again a few
minutcs laie, Mrs. Ts.t ard several
other members % .lS Tarty had been
landed to do some 3ffrstmas shopping
md tho flag of the secretary could
once more bn seen futtening down the
river. Away went the reporters again
and the secretary finally was over
| hauled Just - he was about TO take
the train for Washington. He Was most
cordial md laughingly remarked thGt
he was sorry to have been Lost" Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

Phillips, Me. Dec. 2o--Ierbert 5.
Over of Portland, prominent through
out the state as a mineraloEist ana eH-
pert III graphite mines. Was accident
ally shot by his own gun this after
non at Madrid. and died this evening
from his injuries. Mr.. Dyer had been
spending two weeks at the sporting
camp of Frank Chick and today start
ed into the woods to shoot rabbits.
Half an hour later a man passing in Il
sleigh heard cries coming from tn"
bushes ana upon investigating foun"
Dyer lying in the snow. lie was very
weak. due to a serious wound IN the
body, but was partially conscious.
Mr.. Dyer was taken to Chick :
home, but physicians. who were sum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
FURTHER PARTICULARS
About Evidence Witnesses, 1t Is Said,
Will Give Against Twaddelle.
(By Associated Press.)


Skowhegan, Me. Dec. 20.-Charged
with plotting to murder two people, DIR.
Joseph b. Twatidelle of North Arson,
was ARE sted today and brought here
for trial in the municipal court before
Judge o. r. Racheller. Two witnesses.
Charles p. Stllings and Walter Lashon.
both of North Arson. furnished the
greater part % the testimony for the
state, declaring that DIR. TwadC;elle had
endeavored to induce them to take part
in plans for the killing of his brother
in-laW, Fred Knight Of NorridEeWock
and the latter's father.
The testimony of Stillings was to the
effect that Or. Twaddelle purchased Z
bottle Of knockout drops" and gave
the mixture to the witness to be ad-
minstered to Fred Knight.
According to the witness, DR.. TWad-
dele had planned to have Stillings fin
ISL Knight With club after the knock
out drops had taken effect, and TO make
the death cf the intended victim more
certain the witness said. the doctor told
him he might use q rifle if he thought
that better than club. StillinGS said
that the doctor furnished him with 4
rifle and cartridges to be used for this
purpose.
Twaddelle was to have paid the wit
ness $50 for carrying out the plan.
The testimony of LashOn was similar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

After an unGranted liberty of almost
three months from the state prison ut
Windsor. VT. George Armour. who with
Oliver Gormaine figured in a double
escape from the institution last October.
bHS been captured and is now i'll soil
tary confinement. He was located in
Hnrkimrr. \. \. He was not tHlkativc.
and the officials could get no clue as to
the whcrca bouts of Germainc. A re-
ward Of so had been offered for his
capture.
Eugene Y. T. Thayer. a prominent
capitalist. died of Bright's disease
at his residence in Boston. Fri
dny after an Illness Of several months.
He was z brother Of Nathaniel Thayar
one Of III" directors Of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad. II
was Il director Of the Second National
Rank of Boston. the American Loan 6.
Trust Co. Indian Head Mills Of Ala :
hama ard the Kansas City. Memphis &
birmingham Railroad. He was about
20 years of age. The widow. two daugh-
tiers and son survive. II was only
within the past two weeks ;hat his
condition hal lcen considered alarming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

long in the harbor and that he had
caused so much trouble.
Looking exceedingly well, the secrc-
tary said that he took daily Smile
walks on the decks of the President
Grant during the 13-days trip from
Hamburg. The weather at first was
fo%gy and stormy, but the latter part
Of the voyage was most pleasant.
1T is the height OF foolishness to
talk Of possible war with Japan de-
cl:tred tie secretary. Japan does not
desire war with us and We certainly
10 not desire war with Japan. If there
was any war spirit anywhere in Japan
failed to find the slightest note of ii.
Everywhere there was talk Of continued
peace. speak very confidently about
this. Our trade relations with Japan
arc extensive and constantly growing.
JapaI's exports amount annually to
about SEQ c0o. coo Of which We take
about one-third. The exports consist
largely OF mattires. lace goods, en-
broidcres ana other fancy work, in the
produot ion of which 4 great many reO-
pla are Interested. We i'll turn ship
vast quantities Of -four. oil and such
commodities to Japan. Ou goods are
shipped by corporations. japan has
more individual interests at stake. This
SOFT of trade is great pacii;cat0r.
.N-hat about the Pacific tleet?"
"1hc sailing must have been Il mag
ritictnt sight. We have fine ships and
a ire personnel. and So long as the
Pacific belongs to us as much as to
anybody else. see no reason why We
q ,eIII IinG there
practice cruise The Japanese are too
intelligent and high minded TO attrib-
ute any false motive TO the movement
Why should America spend hundreds
Df rlillOnS of dollars in establishing
ana maintaining = navy unless we find
in practice what can be expected Of the
ships in an emergency?
| "My trip had as its only definite object
q. report on conditions in the Philip
pines. My visit to Japan was only in
cidental. Travelling by commercial
steamer we had to stop there and it
was only courtesy to pay my respects
| To tho Emperor. The trip through Rus
sia was made partly TO save time and
rarity because | had crossed the Pa
cihc six times and was rather anxious
| to see the new territory My visit was
| in no sense official. SO many courtesieS
We're show me from the moment | put
| foot on Russian soil I could not have
refused even had ! desired To do So
! the invita- ton to an audience with the
Russian Emperor. l was much i'm
pressed by the EmperOr'S personality
| ard his entire Familiarity with current
affairs, especially American politics.
Tho route through portions Of Sibe-
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
CAPITAL CHAT,
President Making Is the
Chief Business.
Many SeqaloTs Are Actively In
The Gig Fight.
Maine Mabbers Are Not Tied to
Any Particular Boom.

Washington, D. C., Dec. 20.-(Spe-
ciaD.-'fhc city has been throbbing
with politics ever since Congress came
hero, but the New England senators
and memhers have had little to do
with the game. Probably that is the
due to the unWiilingness of the New
Englandors TO take sides actively with
any Of the candidates and, as far as
Maine is concerned, to a preference
among the senator's and members that
their constituents should attend to the
work of President making. 1t is many
wears since Maine senator or repre-
sentative went 10 Il National conven-
ton as q delegate. In the days of The
Blaine campaigns the Maine senators
used t. take a hand. but they had
their fill Of that sort of activity and
are now content TO leave the honOrS
ana tmoluments OF President making
to others.
But there are candidates from many
states and the senators and members
therefrom are kept occupied with poll
tics all the time. The two senator's
from Illinois. Cullom and Hopkins. are
champions Of the boom for Speaker
Cannon. The big Illinois delegation of
about 20 Republicans in the House are
at ii all the time. looking after Uncle
JOe'S' interests and talking his nomi-
nation in quarters where 1t will do
the most good. The two Indiana SEN
ators, Beverage and Hemenway, are
behind the Fairbanks boom and the
seven or eight Indiana Republicans in
the House are with them. The Hoos-
iers are not overlooking any opportu-
mites. although they are not as zeal
Gus us the Cannon boomers. The latter
-s-s-s.uy0
CONTINUED on Page Eight.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
Herbert S. Dyer of Portland
Accidentally Killed at Madrid.

moned as soon as possible We're unable
to save his life, death occurring al 8
o'clock. Before he died he said that
the trigger of his rifle caught on the
limb Of tree. the bullet entering his
body just above the hip and passing
out through the stomach
During his stay at Madrid he had in
tended to explore graphite property.
At one tim" MI Dyer was president OF
the Portland city council. For Il NUM-
Der IF years he was connected with the
Maize office Of the New York Life In
surancc 90. but during the past
three OF four years he had been a min
ing broker, with an office in Portland
and hni represented 4 number of New
York firms He was As years Of age
and widow and married daughter
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

TO that of Stillings. Fred Knight. the
tilted that the story of DR.. Tw addelle's
plans against him was communicated
to him by Stillings and Lashon and
that he thereupon employed Obed F.
Stackpcle, :. detective, who is also one
OF the deputy sheriffs Of the Enforce
ment Commission, to investigate the
matter. Mr.. Stackpole was not IN coure
today.
The defence did not introduce any
witnesses, the respondents counsel. Au-
gustine Simmons. declaring that he
would rely upon the ilnprohahility OF
for the acquttal of his client. If the
stories of these witnesses were correct
he said it was evident that his client
was insane.
After the State had finished, Judge
Bachelor reserved his decision until to-
morrow morning at the request OF DR..
Twaddclles counsel, in order that the
respondent and the attorneys might
have a consultation. Mr.. Simmons ex-
pressing the belief that in this way an
understanding would be arrived at.
10 motive for DR.. Twaddelle'S allcg-
Cd cnnlity toward knight and the lat
ter's father was brought out in the evi-
,lence knight resides on n farm own
cd bv his sister. Mrs. TWaddclle ana
himself and il is said that there has
boon trouble over this property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

Bangor, Me, Dec. 2o.-The Bangor
News this morning says;
The finding of the railroad commits
sioners regarding the Carmel wreck has
been written. and only awaits the sig
natures Of the board before presented.
The matter has been considered at
length and reviews in detail all circum-
stances of the night Of the wreck
The operator. Roy, at Northern Maine
Junction. will be exonerated from all
blame in connection with the accident.
I'VE do not feel that we should sim
ply pass this man along" and a COM
missioner in discussing the matter Thurs
day He was placed in a very bad
light at the time. and we have taken
pains to especially free him from any
blame
The same commissioner said that al
though they freed Roy from blame they
attached it to another quarter. 1t is
in Waterville rather than Bangor; but
whether uiSpdlcHtl' opeialoi vi o'i'' i''
will not be learned until the report IS
signed and made public.
1t IS also understood that tho Maine
Central Is scored for lax methods re-
fiected by the testimony at the hear
ing.
The Carmel wreck hearing is consid-
cred to have been one Of the most i'm
portant and sensational ever held in
the State. and the full report Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
Operator Roy Is Freed
From Carmel Wreck Blame.

commissioners will be valuable docu-
ment.
The three chief points are. however.
1-Exoneration Of Roy
2-Placlng the blame in Watervtlle.
S.-Discussion OF railroad policy ana
lax methods.
This is also the quickest work TINT
the commission has ever done. The
wreck occurred on the night OF Nov.
q, near Carmel station at 9.35 p. NJ.
A hearing was held within 10 days at
Newport, almost before the wrecknge
hal been fully cleared. but was ad-
journed on account Of the absence OF
the operator, Roy. who had gone 10 hls
home in Quebec TO seek legal advice.
At first all blame had been thrown on
the shoulders of this young man who
could speak English only brokanly.
But when he told his story on the stand
at the second hearing of the commission
ers, it was 50 straightforward and was
verified by written proof to an extent
that it shifted the burden from hia
shoulders to others.
Engineer Barton left the Eastern Maine
General hospital in Bangor for his home
in Waterville Thursday He was the
last one TO leave the institution. They
are all completely recovered and after
a brief rest will be able to resume their
places on the road.
Hon Parker Spofford. of the board of
| railroad commissioners. who met with
an accident in Ellsworth which pre-
vented him from sitting with the COM
mssloners at the Carmel hearing, has
recovered and Is out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

Madison, Me, Dec. 2o.-&speciaD--
DR.. ]. 3. Twaddelle of this town was
arrested at North Arson today by
Sheriff Clyde z. Smith of Skowhegan,
on warrant charging him with at
tempted murder DIR. Twaddelle is ac-
cused of having sought to bring about
the death of his brother-in-law, Fred
Knights, OF Norridgewock.
The prisoner, who has lived apart
from his wife for a long time. lives
with his daughter. who IS we'll known
was taken TO Skowhegan by the ofn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 20.-The weather
is generally cloudy in the East. The
temperature changes have been unim-
portant Light snow is probable Sat
urday in the middle Atlantic states.
The weather Sunday will be unsettled
in the East with the probability Of
snow in Northern districts. There will
be light changes from the present
temperatures. The winds along the
New England coast will be fresh south
west; middle Atlantic coast, fresh and
variable, mostly west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
Branch Of Peace Waved
But Passes unn0tiCed.
DeArmond and Williams Each
Await the Others Action.
Porter Of New York Will Act With
the Republicans.

washington, Dec. 20.-YeSterday'S
nhysical encounter between Represent
alive John Sharp Williams of Missis-
sinni. and DeArmond of Missouri. on
the floor of the House had no after
rath today, so far as the principals
themselves were concerned, but the
friends of each travelled back and
forth between the camps of the minor
Nv leader and the leader Of the minor
ity opposition, waving boughs Of peace.
II is understood. however, that they
acted of their own voltion, and not
nv authorization of the principals.
Rumors of the likelihood OF a chal-
lenea to q duel floated about the cor
ridors 90 the Capitol today. but inves-
tigation proved them fanciful. Mr.. De
Almonds attitude IS said to be that
he has no mind either TO prolong the
quarrel nor to make the first move to-
ward Z: reconciliation. He feels that
Mr. Williams was the aggreSsOr in
having minated that he was a falsi-
fer and having struck the first blow
and therefore peace CVert ureS. if they
are to he any should originate on Sir.
WillilmS' side.
Mr Williams is understood to be-
levc himself in the right. 1t is con-
tended i'll his behalf that he suffered
Mr. DcArmond to question his truth
fulness and sought to turn his wrath
aside. then suggested a less public
piece to pursue the discussion ana
when this was ignored he held himself
in check until Mr.. DrArmOnd had q
second time accused him of a ne. For
the Sake Of many things he does NOT
desire % continue the plrd$antHoSS,
Int he does not feel that an apology
is due from him until the first step to-
ward healing the breach has been
made by the gentleman from Missouri.
1t is predicted by friends that the
two men will yet be reconrilcd.
In Mr.. Williams behalf il is explain,
ed today that his real reason for re-
signing from the ways and means
committee was to make u place for his
colleague Mr. Bowers, on the commit
tee on appropriations: that in view of
the fact that MSSiSSippi'S delegation
numbers only eight representatives. he
felt that to have two MiSsissippians on
the two chief committees of the House
would be hesto-ying more preferment
on MS own state than was warranted.
BY the resignation Of Mr.. knowland
of California ana Mr.. Calderhcad Of
Kansas, from the House committee on
banking and currency. Illinois and New
York each come into two represents
tons instead Of one on that important
committee, Mr.. Mckinney Of Illinois
and Mr.. Durey of New York bein'
chosen by Speaker Cannon TO fill the
CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
TO PREVENT THAT COLD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
DOCTOR FACES CHARGE
OF ATTEMPTED MURDER,
DR.. J. B. TWadde||e Of Madison Accused Of TRY.
ing to Bring About the Death Of His Wife
and Her Brother For Property Reasons.

brother on farm at Norridgewock
The farm is owned by her and her
brother Jointly, being left to them in
such manner that they cannot dis
pose of ii.
1t is asserted that the State will en-
deavor 10 prove that the expectation
Of inheriting the property through his
wife. who was TO be disposed of after
the death of her brother. was the mo-
tive which prompted the doctor TO
seek the life Of his brOther-in-law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

Tie cars sister TIA Grand Duchess
Olga Is intenenl.- dem 1cratic Sic is cs-
rnciallv f"nl ar t,rrficrr>. saving :h~v
Arc -rl.n only people worth cEltivatinS- "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
Boston rcrcca asst.

Boston. Dee 2O.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday, fresh southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
FAIR TODAY AND SATURDAY.,

Washington, Dec. 2o-Forecast for
New England: Fair Saturday and sun
day. fresh southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21
WORD FROM FLEET.
Reported by Wireless OFF Island OF st.
Thomas Friday Noon.

On Board United States Snip Con-
ncctiCut Dec. 20.--Noon-By Wireless
70 New Ynrk-At noon today the bat
,lcship fleet is $50 miles north by
northwest of the island of St. Thomas.
Fine weather continues. with Hight
winds.
The Missouri left the fleet this after
noon to land Fireman B. Northway,
who is i'll with peritonitis.
N Cairo at the present time there Is an
endowment expressly for the lodging ana
tnediun If homeless cats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-21

TO PREVENT THAT COLD
When you feel chilly and your. bones
ache take a cup of hot SanfOrdS Ginger