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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Must Reduce Terminal Charges.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lO.-An impor-
IAN decision of the interstate COM
merce commission was handed down
today by Commissioner Prouty in the
case of the Cattle Raisers' associa-
ton of Texas and the Chicago Live.
stock exchange against the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy railroad and
several other important western and
southwestern lines.
The subject of the complaint was the
so.called terminal charge of 81 a car
imposed by the defendants for the de.
livery of livestock at the Union stock
yards, Chicago, The defendant are
ordered to put in force before Febru.
airy l, 1908, a terminal charge not ex.
ceeding 81 a ar.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Sunfish to Kill Typhoid Germs.

In order to prevent a typhoid fever
epidemic from visiting Pittsburg next
summer. IL was the case during the
last two summers. the city has i'm
ported 10000 sunfish. which DR.. Ed
wards of the bureau Of health expects
to do the work. says Il Pittsburg dis
patch to the New York Tribune. The
fish are being placed in the streams in
the park. while a large number will be
placed in the reservoirs. Another
batch. expected soon, will be put in
the Allegheny river. neal the pump
ing station at Brilliant. DR.. Edwards
declares that if there is anything a
suntish likes it is the typhoid fever
germ. 1t is also asserted that the fish
are "sure death" to malaria germs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Old Age Pensions In Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. lO.-The Can
adian government proposes to enact
legislation at the present session of
parliament providing pensions for old
age. The purpose is to encourage
thrift and saving among working
classes, and to insure the beneticiarieS
an annual income after they have
reached the age of 80 or 65 years.
For an annual contribution of sl5,
beginning at the age Of 20 years, the
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
THEY WANT

The settlers Of the Milk river valley
make a strong presentation of their
case in the resolutions adopted at the
annual meeting of the Milk River
United Irrigation association. Their
former petitions for better progress
on the government irrigation project
that affects their welfare have been
without result, but they propose to
continue the campaign until they meet
with success.
In the statement regarding the pres.
ent status of the Milk river project,
the resolutions recall the fact that q
million acres that would be affected
by the undertaking we're withdrawn
from entry in August. 1902, and di.
rect the attention of the federal au-
thorities Il these features of the situa-
ton:
More than Eve years have elapsed
since the withdrawal of the lands in
this valley for the purposes of this
project and il the diversion canals
should not be begun until after the
completion of the canal from St.
Mary's canal to Milk river, it is
evident to US that at least three to five
years O must elapse before any
water can be distributed upon the
land. The terms of the reclamation
act provide that no patent is TO be
issued until the final payment, at the
end of ten years from the date of
placing water upon the land. There
would be a total time of about twenty
years from the date of withdrawal at
which time a greater portion of the
land was filed upon before the issu.
ance of patent, which seems to US to
be an unnecessary hardship upon both
the settler and the community, while
by beginning work upon the distrib.
uting canals at once and completing
them at the earliest possible date, the
settler will not only receive his patent
many years sooner, but the government
will receive immediate returns from
its investment.
No effort is being made on the part
of the government OF the United States
to divert aud use any portion Of the
flood waters of the Milk river and its
tributaries, but on the contrary the
Canadians have constructed a canal
which diverts q portion of said waters
in Canada and threaten to continue to
divert and use said flood waters be-
fore they enter the United States, and
unless work is soon begun upon this
side Of the line, all the flood waters
of the Milk river flowing through
Canada may be lost to Us forever, if
prior use is to be recognized.
The statement concludes with this
reasonable request:
"Resolved. BY the United Milk
River Irrigation association, in its
regular meeting assembled in the city
of Havre, Montana, on the 10th day
OF December, 1907, That, in view of
the foregoing facts, we respectfully
urge that the work not only be prose.
cuted upon the St. Mary's diversion
canal, but that the distributing system
of the Milk river proper be speedily
constructed
The facts presented in this state
ment should convince the federal au-
thorities that justice to the settlers
interested in this matter calls for
compliance with their request at as
early a date as possible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Night College Planned,

The trustees of the College of he
City of New York are said TO look
with favor on the suggestion that a
night college be added to the present
work of the institution for the assist
ance Of those young men and women
who cannot afford attendance at the
regular college.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security.
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on all principal American and
European cities, and issues Its own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. This
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
COAL and WOOD

Special prices on Carload orders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
IN CCMM;S SiON.
Coal Carrying Barge Installed On the
Connecticut.

Ch;copee, Mass. Oct. 31.-Within the
last few days the final steps in the plan
to make Springfield and Chicopee sea-
port cities have been taken. the first
Of the 1leet of bargeS. the Julia Plante.
having been launched here. The barge
is the prCnerhty of Herman Burgi of
tine Springfield Gaslight Co.. who,
few months ago. demonstrated that the
transportation of coal by water to
Springfield was practicable.
The barge will be used in the trans
portation of coal from Hartford to
Chicoree and Springfield. The Julia
Plante. which cost about $500, will
make her first trip down the Connec-
ticut river in q few weeks.
The Julia Plante is the first of several
barges to be built for the coal carry
ing trade on the Connecticut river. Mo-
tive power viii be furnished by two So
horSccower engines turning paddle
wheels. The boat will be equipped with
derricks and will have Il carrying ca
pacity of 80 tons.
1t i 8 planned To ahev the barges
make the trip to Hartford. where they
will receive their cargoes from barges
direct from South Amboy. n. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
ORDERS COUPLE DEPoRTED.
Commissioner Sargent UphoIds Ruling
OF Special Board Of Inquiry.

Washington. Oct. 31.-F. =. Sargent.
commissioner general of the bureau Of
immigration, denied yesterday the ar-
neal of a confessed clipping couple from
Berlin for admission to the United
States. They were ordered dcportcd,
and sailed from Baltimore on the
steamer Rhein of the North German
Llcvd Line for Bremen.
Several days ago Frau Elizabeth
Hesse. % years old. and Hans Nacht
gall. q wears old. arriver at Baltimore
on the Ehein They had been preceded
by a dispatch from the husband OF
the woman. WHO is secretary of the
railway mail service at Berlin. When
examined before board of special in
auiry they admitted that they had run
away from Germany. the woman eX-
planning she could not live happily with
her husband.
The board of inquiry ordered the de-
portation of the couple. An appeal was
taken to Mr.. Sargent and today he sus-
tanned the decision Of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
DID NOT CAUSE FATHERS DEATH.
Several Witnesses Give EvidenCe===Harry
Feltis Takes Stand In Own Behalf
and Is Later Ex0nerated.

Parsons Of Damariscotta. Witness saw
the injured man frequently until his
death.
The croes-eXarlination by Mr.. Hilton
brought out the information that
man suffering with Brights disease
would show the same symptoms as did
the deceased.
The witness was followed by DR..
Parsons. who testified TO being pres
ent at the autopsy and to the condi-
tor of the brain and other organs,
and also corrCborated the statement
that similar conditions as found on the
man might have existed III the case
OF 4 man who had died of HriGht'S dis
ease.
He said that the fracture Of the skull
which was found al the autopsy did
not cause brain pressure.
Medical testimony was very lengthy
In the Afternoon DR.. Coombs of Wal
dobOro was the first witness for the de-
fence. He was followed by DR.. A. s.
Gibson Of Portland. Testimony of these
ply scians and surgeons was in sub
stance that the methods and condi-
tons Of the autopsy. held on the body
Of Lorenzo Feltis. were incomplete and
that it would be impossible to tell by
such an autopsy what caused the
death of Mr.. Feltis
Harry Feltis. the defendant. was
next called.
He told in n straightforward man.
ner of the happenings at the Feltis
home as previously told by his mother
awyer Partridge who is assisting the
county attorney. put the barrel in po-
sltion and Harry F'eltis described in
detail the cmrtying OF the rainwater
barrel and all the happenings Of that
affair.
He said that when his father fell, he
might have struck some object lying near
by, possibly a couple of rocks. or some
thing else, he did not know what.
HI denied striking lis father with n
hoe and said that he went to Damariscot-
Ia for advice because he knew his father
had gone 10 his brothers. Lorenzo F'eltis,
Jrs., ana knew that his brother would
put his father UP to something.
He denied telling Henry H. Cloudy that
he had struck his father. hut did tell him
that they had had trouble, as he had pre-
viously told Mr. Kelsey.
He was given rigid cross-exar,ination
by Lawyer Partridge. but was clear and
direct in his statements
Lawyer Partridge tried several methods
Of breaking his testimony hut failed Eel
tbs was recalled to the stand after the
noon recess and his cross-examination
was resumed. He said that he never saw
his father again although he knew where
he was. but that he didn't dare to 60 to
his brothers house.
He further said that when he went
home to live with his parents his father
agreed with his mother to give him TIL,
place, and after the deed was drawn I'D
his father refused to sign it. saying that
he had promised Lorenzo, Jr, the brother,
not to do So
Mrs. Mabel c. Feltis. Harry's wife, and
his mother. both corroborated this evil
dence and that closed the defence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
ALSO DEMANDS AN APOLOGY.
Mr.. Connolly Refuses to Settle or Apollo
gize and Goes to Jail---Resorts to Habeas
Corpus and Is Released on Bail.

Portland, Me-, Oct. 31.-County At
torney Joseph f. +. Connolly, who
made a sational attack on Judge
John Howard Hill of the municipal
court Wednesday in the presence of a
score of attorneys in the court ante
room after Judge Hill had discharged
the mana gers of three express compan-
les from which large quantities OF liquor
were seized Saturday was fined $50 and
costs and was ordered to apologize by
Judge Hill Thursday Just before the
close Of the morning session of court
Mir. Connolly who had been notified
by police captain to appear before
the court, informed Judge Hill he had
nothing to say. that he meant what
he said and had nothing TO retract.
He was ordered to be placed under ar
rest and committed to the county Jail
until the has been paid and the apology
made. He was arrested b. Deputy
Sheriff SWEET.
The county attorney announced that
proceedings would he instituted inmed-
lately for his reloaaa.
The contempt was based on y 1eclar-
alton by Mr. ConHolly in Substance as
follows:
Your ru!;A" in this case. Judge, was
directly opposite to that which YOU gave
in the case of the Forest City Express
Co. last week, and the only reason you
gave it was because YOU We're afraid
to hold Gardiner Walker. and that's
why yor let all the others 90. II it had
been some old woman on trial. YOU
would have convicted her on half the
cvi',cn -.
Judge Hill in Il statement said this
was not the first time recently he hes
been subjected 10 such treatment. but
he had regarded such remarks as d;lc
to PRESTON and had not thought it nee
eSSary 10 take any action concerning
them.
County Attorney Connolly was taken
to the Jail shortly before noon and af-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
TWO ESCAPE,
Prisoners Break Jail at
Windsor, Vermont.
Gut Hole In Roof and Climb
Down With Rope Of Irvine.
Both In One Cell and Worked To.
gether For Liberty

Windsor, VT, Octs31.-GeOrge r. Ar
mOur and Oliver German, inmates of
the Vermont State prison in this town,
escaped sometime during the night by
cutting a hole in the roof, and lower
ing themselves TO the ground by a
rope made of shoemakers' Irvine. Both
men managed 10 get into the woods.
and up to this forenoon there was moth
ing to Indicate which way they had
gone.
At the present time the west wing Of
the prison. in which the two fugitives
were CHARTERED, is undergoing repairs.
aud the inmates of that section have
been kept in the east or old wing of
TIE prison.
The present temporary arrangement
necessitated putting two men in cell,
and Armour and German were cell
mates. The cell in which they We're
confined was in the fourth or top
tier anI was directly underneath the
ceiling.
The escape had evidently been care
fully planned as the men were pre-
pared in every way. They cut a hole
through the ceiling. gaining access to
d sort of unoccupied attic underneath
the roof. With the aid of a plank, they
forced n hole through the roof, and
then lowered themselves to the ground,
having manufactured rope out Of
shoemakers' Irvine. They dropped from
the rope outside the prison hard on
to the street
Whether the men kept together or
separated after getting out of the
prison is not known, but it is thought
that they kept together and that they
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01

ter being searched in the customary
manner was locked into a cell.
The habeas corpus proceedings We're
held late this afternoon before Associate
Justice S:rout of the supreme court.
County Attorney Connolly was brought
up from the Jail in the custody of dep
uty sheriff. He was represented by for
nler Judge Enoch Foster and Melvin p
Frank, while the interests of Judge Hill
We're looked after by his counsel United
States District Attorney Robert T. White
house. The court room was filled with
members of the Cumberland Bar Asso-
citation. who took a deep interest in the
unusual proceedings.
Attorney Frank in opening for the pc
titioner did not deny the declaration was
made and the county attorney while on
the stand declared he meant just what he
had said, and explained why he said it.
Attorney Frank claimed that the munich
pal court is an inferior court, that the
alleged contempt occurred outside the
court room and out of the jurisdiction Of
the court; that Mr.. Connolly was not cit
cd to appear and show cause why he
should not be sentenced, and that no rec
ord of the action of the court was made.
A dozen witnesses summoned in behalf
Of the petitioner We're examined and
County Attorney Connolly went on the
stand and was questioned at length after
telling his story. Judge Hill took the
stand. explained his position and was
questioned by counsel for both sides
Justice Strout adjourned the hearing ,in-
til tomorrow morning. when the argu-
mcnts will be made, and accepted hail in
the sum of 5000 pending the conclusion
of the hearing.
According to the recollection of the old
est attorneys in Portland. this case is I'M
precedcnted in the history Of Maine court
proceedings. There are on" or two rec
ords of court officials adiudged guilty of
contempt Of court. hut none where
county attorney has been placed under
arrest and fined on such a charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Oct. 31-The weather
has been generally fair with unimpor-
tant temperature changes.
disturbance central tonight in
North Dakota will probably advance
eastward during the next As hours.
causing rain III Atlantic coast dis
tricts Saturday or Saturday night The
temperature will rise slowly in Atlantic
coast districts Friday and possibly
Saturday.
The winds along the New England
and middle Atlantic coasts will be
fresh south; south Atlantic coast. fresh
to brisk northeast; east Gulf coast light
northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
LITTLE DAMAGE DONE.
Bursting Dam Floods Large Section Of
leominster. Mass.

LeominSter. Mass, Oct. 31.-A large
section of this town was flooded when
the dam controlling the waters in an
artificial pond owned by L. l.. Rich
ardson. about q mile from the center
of the town, gave way late last night
About so feet of the dam. which is
200 feet long. went out and the sud-
den rush OF water washed out a large
section of Union street. The water
spread out over the lowlands before it
reached the center Of the town. so that
little damage was done except near
the POND. which covered about % acres
and was used for pleasure purposes
and fish raising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
Rounding Up Thaw Witnes.

Pittsburg. Oct. 31.-Roger O'Mara,
detective who has been working on
the Harry Thaw case ever since the
murder of Stanford White went to
New York yesterday morning to con-
fer with Martin w IittletOn and Mrs
Evelyn Thaw regarding witnesses TO
be summoned for the coming trial
Several days ago O'Mara received from
Mr.. LittletOn the list Of thu Witnesses
wanted. He denies that the list in
cludes the name of Ida Veronica Sim
Onton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01

Lynn, Mass, Oct 31.-A recent de-
cision Of hide and skin brokers. which
goes into effect tomorrow, to buy New
England hides on selection instead of
at a stated rate. will bring higher
prices for the better grades and will
give some impStus to an increased pro-
duction in this \section of the country.
Heretofore a IRA ctically uniform price
has been paid ftpr all New England
hides regardless Of their quality. Under
the decision to buyt on selection. an adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
Higher Prices For Better
Grades of Hides Expected.

vance Of about one cent a pound will
be made for the best grades.
This advance, and the increased price
of milk and beef, are pointed out as
great inducements for the New England
farmer to pay closer attention TO cattle
raising. A revival of the use CT oxen is
noted in many New England farming
sections. due to the fact that the OK.
besides being an eduring beast of bur-
den. also commands a good market
price for beck and hides when his work.
ing DAYS are over while a horse does
not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
Stores, Shops and V''|ces
At Rock|and Damaged
By Morning Fire..'Aost Of
Damage Caused BY Water.
eu..,s Of American House, uoveF'
M.H., Driven Out byFlre.

pockland. Me-, Oct. a.-flre IN a.
wooden block on Main street To-Day
ooused daage to nine storeS' SHOPS
and Offices, estimated a. sl''oo'. Inc
a.maee was mostly by water, 'he build
insSeing drenched. The fire started IN
n ttardsstory in the rooms occupied
Nv me Eockland Social & Athletic cub
The building is owned by the Caleb o.
Yom, estate and Mrs. ]. $. Willoughby
n This eleS and Mrs. f. f. ,iiiette OF
tamajcn Fhin, Mas, and the damage TO
a Aass stout $4,000 The principal
laseis were the Guarantee Clothing &
shoe Co, $4,000; F. Fl. Cal, druggist,
s9;Oe: and the Art &; Wall Paper Co..
zoos 1tiE were fully insured except
M clot4ine9an art companies, who
csrried ,Snl 1ho.tt 80 per e. iit. Of in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
/. Aaee6AN HOUSE survived !::
sst H. from Dover, n. II, Hos.
teiry In SAINT Attire. a.ss

l 1er. N. H. Oct, ,3i-F orty-seven
mons were aroused sat Of their beds
ia forced into Thu street in scanty
Etti+e early this Morning, by a FIRE
Ehich completely gdtted the three-story
main building Of the american house in
khfs city, and caused, a property damage
Estimated at abont S5.0Go. The damage
h fully covered by Insurance. The two
tolnt owners of the building Col. Adams
~. Pierce and Thomas Gshraan. oc-
kntled rart, of the Building with their
families. consisting, OF three persons
Teach, but like all tae reaipf the occu-
pants eicape was nade. SfslY
The ess4Ae of absae sp the inmates
was not made Without ouch danger.
sft several were S$riy sfsocated by
Esthe fumes Of sfsol fising eStn the, ten
cords of wood b Ipng n tHe cellar,
where the fire .ted 1t:afas, this
smoke :tirhoh 1cst yls7y.ss ~ DO nj
age to Ierson and rSiertx Hnl made
the handling Of TIE 'tte Very difficult
for the flrelnen, ors,3N Whom was SO
badly affected by the smAke that he
q. WIS taken to the koDitaf. 81. p
..o." ~ :. .as 7 n,o,.s,, - -. T.,nas
Ga1tney and Frank qeurrier;s no had.
been overcome by the smoke and dis
covered by c. A. Overall of Boston.
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lint Ire other t,vo, ,,sn ,usra ~f,,rced ia;
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01

Probably the smallest six-Icar-old
child in America is Armyne Davis.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs F. NJ. Davis.
of East Columbus. She is only %
inches tall and weighs % pounds and
has grown only one inch since Is months
old. She is in perfect health and meas
ures 90 inches around the waist. which
is the same waist measurement as that
of her mother. The child was born in
MartinSyi1la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
SEAMEN RESCUED.
i've Sailors Taken From Schooner
Foam Of Bodie Island,

, Aew York. Oct. Sl.-Five seamen
W. WI .he little schooner Foam were
WE WV brought here on the Ossabaw
4. '. :, arrived today from Brunswick,
os Inc men were taken off the Foam
,s NJ nodie Island on Oct. 30. and the
eo,s v'.er which was in a waterlogged
, .loa' after having passed through
ma SS'on OF gales. was abandoned.
a,,aso roam left New York Oct. /. for
CAM w" BAY. She was built in Noank,
ass IN 1863 and was Of ga tons bur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
SLAYER is HANGED.
"as0zinnikova Pays Death Pen.
atty For Her A.

otnnjkoevsssf Oct. sl-Mlle. Rag
sal Nav VINO on oct. % killed Gem
Martinez. director Of the de-
tie lnter . Oh prisons of the Ministry of
v the wishes IS nseu today, in spite
that tho .V a death expressed a desire
"'' Secuted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
FAIR AND WARNER.

Washington, Oct. 31.-Forecst for
New England: Fair and slightly warm
er Friday; Saturday increasing cloud
mess, light to fresh south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Oct. 31.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday fair; Satur-
day partly cloudy. slightly warmer,
light to fresh southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-01

= sisfasas. factory OUTPUT
Ss~E ns,arnm illion annsSso Row at rate
Sanchester.' Is competitors. T. Leads al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-26
BIG SHOW BEGINS
WITH GREAT POMP

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