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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
RIVER is RECEDING.
Waters of the Ohio Reported to Be
Slowly Falling.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 21.-After being
at 65.2 feet for time dur
ing the morning the Ohio river at this
point began to recede slowly this after
noon and at dark failed to 65 feet. By
the end of the week it is thought the
danger will be passed. The aggregate
damage will run far into the hundreds
of thousands of dollars this being dis
tributed along several hundred miles
OF the Ohio river ana its tributaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Art building a piece of one of the origi-
mad oak rafters used in the construction
of Faneuil hall, Boston, in 1872 (Which
structure was burned in 1861 that recent
ly was presented to the college by Ser
geant f. E. Snow of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
RAILROADS AND sTEAm.o.-.
In Effect Dec. Q, 1905,
Trains leave AUGUSTA a. ,or,-

Trains leave Augusta al foI,ov.,
GOING WEsT-2S A. NJ. ercsn;
day. Portland and Boston: sN Lon
Lewiston, Pennington, Ranaelev y
land. Portland, Boston, Nonfre.iT oes.
Quebec; 1870 A. NJ, Brunswick. 80 =. ~
Pennington, Rockland, Portland Ds,toA
3.10 r. M. local; 410 p. NJ eSo.toA;;
Brunswick, Rockland. Portland nip.saD
ESQ p. M. Portland; 1915 p. M erassson;
Bath, Portland, Boston. Sunday ~ y
M. S.2s. 10.1 p. NJ. Portland, Bost"n A
GOING EAST-12.59 A. NJ. skou,ha.
Bangor, Bar Harbor, st. John Has9gsan,
Aroostook. Sunday morning dos1 iax,
connect for SkoWhegan, or beyond t, MOI
gor; 2.5S a. N. texpress) Bangar u can ssn.
and Bar Harbor; SGT A. NJ, loci ~ od p.ss
fast. Foxcroft ard Bangor: 3 IA Is a
local 20 Belfast and Bangor Ia2. 49, =,
Waterville, Foxcroft Bangor, p. e
R., Calais, st. John and HaIifaY,S
p. ~, texpress) WateryiIIe Pan,. z
Bar Harbor; 2.2 p. NJ, Wateryille psSa
ham, Skowhegan, Belfast, Fnrc.ix
Bangor and Mattawamkeag: 723 ~
Waterville and Skowhegan: so =,
Sundays only, Bangor. N l.
Leave Augusta for HalloweIl. Cara,..-
and SO; Gardiner at 7.4o A. NJ, ia. aa
GEO. F. EVANS, v. p. & Gen ".
=. E. BOoTIBY. G. p. & I. A
Portland. Ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Sunday afternoon Joseph Hues and
Miss Mary Groder. both of this town,
were united in marriage in the Cath
Ole church by their pastor. FIR. A. O.
Lacroix' Of st. Mary's in the presence
OF large gathering Of friends and
relatives. They will make their home
in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
You Needn't.

You needn't keep on feeling distress
ed after eating, nor belching, nor ex-
perlenclng nausea between meals.
In other words. you needn't keep on
being dyspeptic. and you certainly
shouldn't.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia
II strengthens and tones the stom-
acn' perfects digestion. creates a nor
maj appetite. and builds up the whole
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Record Is Broken.

Duluth Mimi, Jan. 2l.-Oie Feiring,
of Duluth, yesterday broke the Ameri-
can record for long distance ski jump
ing, by covering 112 feet The former
record, established by Gustave Bye
also Of Duluth, was ZIG feel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
New York Money Market.

New York, Jan. 81
Prime mercantile paper Ga6k per cent.
Sterling exchange easier at 4S5.SO0fisl 80
for demand, and at 4S1.5Olf4S155 for G0-day
bills.
Posted rates 4S2G4S21s and 1851 1861.
Commercial bills 4SlhM4s1A.
Bar silver 6SA.
Mexican dollars o2M.
Government bonds steady.
Railroad bonds heavy.
Money on call easy at 2i3A per cent. !;
last loan at 2k ner cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

In fit of temporary insanity Sunday
night Jack La Moore. French-Cana-
dian. attempted to commit suicide by
jumping from the westerly end of the
railroad bridge into Kenduskeag stream
a: Bangor but WAS prevented from ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Miss Carrie Rogers went to Morrill,
Monday, where she will visit relatives for
q month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. Jan. 81
A reported strike in Argentina and UNI
favorable weather for the crop in south
ern Russia created Il strong tone at the
close of the local wheat market today.
The May delivery was up " at the close
Corn was up S@1a. Oats were up HGS.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-May IS: July 77ss: Sept. 77A.
CORN-Jan. AK: May 4574@5s; July 459a
az: Sept: 46K@A.
SO, 9AT s5iz sSa; May 1855; July a5a;
MESS PoRK-May 1881: July 1865.
IARD-Jan. 933atk; May $50: July $50.
SHORT Russian. 905; May 9.l5; July
Cash quotations were as follows:
FLOUR-Firm.
6Sdi79: No red, 7sGM.
CORN-No. 2. l2k; No. ? yellow, 43.
No. 8 white, 3S@37ls.
RYE-No. 2 G..
MALTING-Fair to choice. 51M55.
FLAX SEEDING. l. 11Sls; No north
TIMOTHY sEED-Prime. 44oaL45.
sHoRT RIBS, sIDEs-Loose. s.75@9.o5.
MESS PORK-16.12h.
SHORT CLEAR sIDEs-Boxed. e25T
Receipts. Shipments.
Flour NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 ~ NV
Wheat NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000 " 90 20,
corn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SFS.'W " W
oats .................-... Iio w oI'uo
Rye NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5.WW IWU
Barley ........... 1890 So so
BUTTER--Strong: creameries. a0d29ls;
dairieS 1927
Realistically: at market cases dnclud-
ed. 22Gt25; firsts. 25; prime firsts. %: ex-
traS. %.
CHEESE-Steady: 1904
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
CHICAGO Cattle Market.

Chicago. Jan. u.
CATTLE-Receipts about 1900; market
best strong to 10c. higher. other steady;
common to prime steers. 467.30.
to 15c higher; prime shipping hogs 800
66.65.
SHEEP-Receipts about 27,000; market
strong to 10c. higher; sheep 3G5.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Jan. q.
Cotton spot closed steady. Middling up
lands. 1850: do. gulf. 11.05. Sales. 200
bales.
Galveston very steady. 1917: Charleston
quiet. 10; Memphis dull. 10 SIG: New Or
leans very steady. l0a4 Mobile quiet, 1914
Savannah quiet, 10 l-16.
Net receipts for three days, 970S
Exports TO Great Britain. $3.50: to
France. 1919: to the continent, 52.2l1.
Stock 1868 3D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Elton Quinn returned to Lewiston Mon
day to resume his studies at Bates Col
lege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

Nelson c. Smith visited his family
over Sunday, returning to his duties at
Beecher Falls, VT, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22
PITTSFIELD

Everett f. Libby went to Scion Mon
day for q few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

suddenly and closed buoyant at the top
prices Of the day.
bonds were heavy. Total sales. par
value 81, SS4, 900 United States bonds were
unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-22

E(sGS-SteadN; at market
ed. 23M25; firsts, %; prime
traS. %.
CHEESE-Steady; 1914.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
FEEDS -FOUR MILLION.
Chinese Government Confronted BY
o Gigantic Duty.
FAMINE is FEARFUL
Terrible stsry Of starvation, Eas
Member Of q Family PerIshiny
In River, Offspring Thsewn
10, Parents SHIELDING.

Washington. Jan. 30.-AppalIing coa-
ditions in China as the result Of the
famine. told In Chinese newspapers
and other mail a6viccs received at the
state department. coupled with warn.
Ing by Consul General Rodgers of pos
sible affects OF outbreaks which daily
occur In the famine districts affected
have attracted TO the attention OF the
government authorities and develop
msnts will be closely watched.
One OF the greatest dangers which
relief workers confront Is epidemic.
In the great concentration camps
which have been formed by refugees.
who fed from stricken districts 10 the
south by the tens Thousands. people
live. some OF them only partially
clothed. others entirely naked. in mud
huts held together by netting. Medical
supplies and skill are badly needed In
these self-formed habitations as well
as clothing.
Native officials and authorities are
doing their utmost 10 control the stu.
alton, but the task Is now far beyond
them, and outside aid Is badly needed
The government has opened public re-
lief works where men can secure EN-
ployment.
Estimates have been made as 10
the cost OF feeding each starving per
son and the total amount VIII reach
close to $4,000 daily. This estimate
IS based on the calculation that &.0OV'
900 people are actually starving.
Some OF the Incidents OF the famine
related In the Chinese press are most
revolving. A story is told OF one fam
ily-mother. father and two children
The mother left home In search ol
food. While she was away the father
despalring u aid. threw both children
into river The mother returned. and
learning wat had happened. threw
herself into. the river and was drown
ed. The grlefstricken father followed
and thus the whole family perished.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
awful ACCUSATION.
Clerk In Census Office Arrested on
Terrible Charge.
FAMILY is MURDERED
Il. B. copsley Must Explain VIZ
the nodies Of HIS Little Osss
Mere Pat Under Clothes
sad nife's Death.

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 3o.--A .
o'clock this morning the rc,ice arrest
cd n. y Ccpeley. a clerk In the cen
sus once. on suspicion Of having muir
dsred his wife and two children. Ray
mend. two years old. and Ruth. three
months. The copeleys had q quarrel
Tuesday night before retiring and
shortly after midnight Copeley called
in q physician. saying that his wife
had committed suicide. The physl'
clan notified the police and on inves-
tigation II was found that the two
children had been killed, but had been
hid under the bed covering.
Tho Copeleys reside at 1912 Rhode
Island avenue and persons living In
that vicinity reported to the police
that they heard two pistol shots short
iy before midnight.
According 10 the story Copeley told
the police. his wife and children re
tired nj II o'clock and within ar
hour he heard the report OF two pistol
shots. He declares that he immediate
ly called a physician. He denies thai
he shot his wife and children. H'
Is being held pending an investisa
ton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
Scratch causes illness.

New York, ain. 30.-As the result OF
Q baby's scratch Dr. 7. =. Elmendore
n seriously Ill
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31

bill. which has occupied three days.
His argumen, today was devoted To
the constitutional power OF congress
to prohibit interstate commerce In
child.made goods. He was questioned
somewhat closely by senators wac
hold that this power does not exist
and in replying. took the broad ground
that the power OF congress over In
terstate and foreign commerce was
absolute: that such commerce. Il Is
believed. could be prohibited alto
gether so far as the power OF congress
Is concerned. and that In all cases the
question of policy and now OF power
was the point 10 be considered.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
MEETS AT MEMPHIS.
Hardwood Manufacturers Association
Assemblies There.

Memphis. Jan. s0.-The fifth annual
meeting OF the Hardwood Manufac'
turers' Association OF the United
States opened Tuesday. Over $50 OF
the $50 members are In attendance.
The prevailing shortage in freight cars
forms prominent feature OF the
deliberations.
The meeting was addressed by DIT.
Herman Won Sorenck. plant patholo-
gist OF the Missouri botanical gardens
at St Louis In the department OF az
riculture. while John A. Fox OF the
National Rivers and Harbors congress
spoke on the irrigation and the I'M
prove OF waterways In relation to the
lumber business.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
ANOTHER PANEL ORDERED.
Thaw ard His Wife Sat Together For
Ten Minutes.


New York. Jan: 3o.-Another panel
of 100 men has been ordered for the
Thaw trial.
II. c. Brearley. an advertising agent.
was selected as the tenth juror.
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw and Miss
May Mackenzie were again early ar
rivals at IN courtroom Wednesday.
When Clifford Hartridge. Thaw's lead.
ing counsel came into court young
Mrs. Thaw extended her hand and
greeted him cordially. After a brief
chat Mr.. Hartridge escorted Mrs.
Thaw and her compsion Into the pris-
oners pen. where there was a touch
Ing scene between the accused man
and bis wife. The two sat together for
ten minutes or more. exchanging conf
dences. Thaw was disappointed on
entering the courtroom 10 flnd that his
wife was the only member OF the fam
lily present The others. II was stated.
had been detained uptown by n heavy
snowstorm. which began early Tues
day night. and continued "Wednesday.
There was a wild story going the
rounds of the criminal court building
10 the effect that there was fund OF
slOO 600 for use IN corrupting Jurors,
Il was given no credence whatever In
an irresponsible quarters. II was also
stated that talesmen who are yet TO
be examined are under surveillance OF
county detectives. but this could not
be verified.
The statement OF Harold X. Faire.
one OF the jurors excused. that he
could Offer no explanation as TO why
he was replaced In the jury box was
repeated on many sides. and II was ru'
mored he might demand In court an ex-
planation OF the action taken In his
case.
For the first time talesmen called
Wednesday were asked specincaiiy u
the yiiad been anrroacheS by anyone
IN connection WI 90 ~ f.s's whetn'
or they had discuis' -as,.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
GOVERNOR SHOT DOWN.
Political Prison offielal Dies Almost
Instantly From Wound.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. so.-M. Guide
ma. governor Of TIE political prison In
vassili ostroff. a suburb. was shot on
a street there Wednesday. dying al-
most Instantly.
The assassin. a youth OF eighteen
years. dressed as workman. emerged
from a tea house as NJ. Guidema was
passing on his way home and shot him
twice in the stomach. The youth also
shot and mortally wounded the prison
warden who accompanied NJ. Guidema.
and who pursued the assassin. The
latter disappeared.
GuIdema was sentenced to death by
the local group Of Terrorists for the
merciless use OF the lash In suppress
ing the hunger strike" which prison
ers declared fortnight ago as pro.
test against the killing by guard OF
a prisoner who was leaning out OF a
window. Guidema caused the prison
ers TO he fogged In order to force
them TO eat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
LEcTuREp ~ HALE.
Senator Declares There 10 Too Much
Talking and Not Enough Work.

TaIkihB ana Not EhouS" WIT"
Washington. Jan. 30.-The senate
Tuesday began its session with lee
ture from Senator Haleswho contend
ed that too much talking and not
enough work was being done. He had
particular reference to his inability TO
secure the passage Of diplomatic and
consular fortihcations appropriation
bills. which are on the calendar. Be
fore the session closed these two
measures had been disposed OF.
Senator Beveridge concluded his
speech In advocacy OF his child labor
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-01-31
DAVIS DULY ELECTED.
Formally Chosen by Arkansas Lesls-
Iature United States Senator.

Little Rock. Jan. 3o.-Former Gov
ernor Jefferson Davis was elected
United States senator BY the state
legislature Tuesday. receiving lis out
OF a total OF 1874 Former Congress
man breckenridge received one vote
and John =. worthington. late Repub-
iican candidate for governor. received
i've votes
The Springfield herald., 1907-02-22
ROYAL GORGE LINE.
Preparing to Begin Work on New
Electric Railroad.

Denver.-A Canon City special to
the News says: An automobile trip
was made to the top of the Royal
Gorge Thursday by the Eastern capi-
tallsts who are guests of F. d. Heath
of this city. and who are here in the
interests of the proposed electric rail-
way to the top of the gorge.
After the trip to the gorge w. w.
Umbenhauer stated they were de-
lighted with the scenery and probably
would begin operations within the next
two weeks. The capital stock of ST.
100000 has been underwritten by the
banking firm of Umbenhauer & Co. of
Philadelphia. The 100000 bonus sub
scribed by local people will not be ac-
cepted by the promoters except in the
purchase of preferred stock. Over
1000 already has been paid out on
the liabilities of the old company in
New York and other Easern cities.
The local Indebtedness will be paid in
full as soon as the matter can legally
be determined.
The directorate of the proposed road
will be as follows: Frank d. Heath,
former Governor Peabody and w. F.
Peabody. all of this city. w. W. Um-
bonhauer and Thomas ]. Budd of Phil
adelplIia. Colonel Willis Wood and
William Hutting of Kansas City.
The Springfield herald., 1907-02-22
Denies Making Beet Contracts.

Denver.-The Republican Thursday
morning prints the following:
Contracts between beet growers
ana sugar makers have been signed to
The capacity of the factories in the
northern part of the state. and there is
no fear that Cclorado's latest big in
dustry is going to suffer from any dis
agreement or misunderstanding be-
tween the parties Interested. The good
fellowship rule seems to be spreading
over the state."-Denver Republican
Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. l1-(To the
Denver Republican, Every line of
tho above clipping is false. | trust
you will say so in your next issue. Who
ever gave you the information either
did not know or wanted to deceive.
The beet growers have not signed the
contracts, and the sugars makers will
modify their contracts or some of
their factories will not make sugar in
the Year of Our Lord 1907"
Yours Truly, p. RICKETTS,.
Secretary Northern Colorado Beet
Growers Association.
The Springfield herald., 1907-02-22
JAPANESE CONTROVERSY.
President and San Franciscans Reach
an Agreement

Washinston.-The Japanese school
controversy is settled insofar as Pres.
ident Roosevelt. Mayor SchmitZ and
the members of the San Francisco
School Board are concerned. An
omicable adjustment of the question
row rests with Congress.
If the amendment to the immigration
bill proposed by Secretary Root, ex.
c!uding foreigners who use their pass.
Forts to gain admission to the United
States, ito the detriment of labor con
diticns in this country" is accepted by
the Senate and House, and the immi-
grafton bill is passed at this session
Of Congress, the San Francisco Board
CT Education will rescind its order es.
tablishing the Oriental schools unless
the Japaneses government agrees to IL
proposition for separate schools which
will provide equal facilities for the
japanese children
Schmitz and his associates con-
ferred with the President Wednesday
IEd assured Roosevelt that the
amendment to the immigration bill
WIS entirely satisfactory to them.
While the Californians are still hope
full that Viscount Aoki. the Japanese
ambassador, will agree to separate
schools in California, they stand will
ins to rescind the order establishing
the Oriental schools, and again admit
japanese children to the white schools
The Springfield herald., 1907-02-22
LATON BILL KILLED.
Newspaper Protests Defeat Radical
Libel Law.

Denver.-The Laton libel bill
against which the State Editorial AS
sociation and practically all the news
paper men In the state were nrrayed
was killed in the Senate Thursday by
vote on third reading of % to g. 1t
had passed the House and been favor.
ably recommended by the committee
of the whole in the Senate, so that 1t
appeared almost certain of becoming
n law. But at the last there came a
storm of protests that proved to be
effective
When the bill was reached OH the
Senate calendar an effort was made to
adjourn in order that some step be
taken 10 amend 1t so as not to be such
jeopardy to reputable publications,
but majority demanded its slaughter
then and there and oit II went
Senator Harris opened against 1t
first and said 1t was liberty-destroy-
ing bill
Senator Sapp pointed out that the
libel law of this state was strong
enough alre:-dy and stated that with
the bill law newspapers would he
afraid to publish news until the news
was more than stale. 1t was bill to
encourage blackmail.
Senator De Long said tho intent of
the bill was ell right but as worded it
would drive country newspapers to the
wall.
''If the bill drew the line between
liberty and license of the press would
vote fer It," said the senator. Il wish
we could do something to cut out the
yellow business in journalism: but this
bill would do far more harm than good
| would rather suffer from the abuse
of the sensational newspaper than pro
tect criminals, therefore will vote
against it,
Senator Barela believed that some
relief was needed from the irresponsi
BILE and sensational sheets and he ia
yored the bill.
The vote was a surprise to some, as
when the bill was up on second read
Ing 1t had seventeen votes.
Senators Bardwell Barela. Booth.
Burger, De La Vercnc and Robertson
voted for the bill because they had
voted for II Oh second readin. and did
not want to appear as if drawing out
The Springfield herald., 1907-02-22
WILSON'S IDEAS AS TO
GOVERNMENT INVENTORS

should be construed to mean the peo-
pie of the United States instead mere
ly of the organization called the gov
ernment.
Two of the scientists under Wilson
have perfected mechanical apparatus
to be used in ascertaining the amount
of moisture in grains. 1t is to be used
in the grading of corn. wheat and oats
when the farmer brings them to mar
ket. Any intelligent layman will be
able to use it. Secretary Wilson Or
dered it patented and dedicated to the
people of the United States for their
free manufacture and use. The people
of foreign countries will have to pay
royalties on It.
Wilson's scientists have patented a
toxin that destroys the germs of hog
cholera and process for the propaga-
tion and distribution of nitrogen.gath
ering bacteria which enables farmers
to fertilize fields that have been rob.
bed of nitrogen without inoculating
them with pieces of sod brought from
lands known to have the little insects
needed to restore the proper amount
of nitrogen by taking it from the air
The two inventions would have made
the inventors millionaires, but Wilson
compelled the inventors, who were
working on government time and us.
ing government laboratories, to dedi-
cate their discoveries to the free use
of the people of this country
That appears to be the quintessence
of square deal for the people who
are paying the bills. 1t is notable,
however, because of the different prac-
tice in the war and navy departments.