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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
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Y !, Plans and To-
cation Of Canal Locks.
Instead Of La Boca viii Be
I Located al MirafIores.
-Four Miles Further Inland...less
Cost and Better Protection.

Washington. Dec 29.-The President
hes approved the. recommendations OF
Col. Cos thals. chairman of the 18th
milan Canal Commission, that a radi-
cal change be made in the Panama ca
nal and work on the new plans will
at once begin. This change consists IT
the relocation of the dams ana locks
which il was purposed to place at La
Boca. They will now be placed at Mira
flores, four miles further inland from
the Pacific.
BY this change a saving in cost Oh
$4,000, 900 will be effected, with great
saving in time for completion: better
sights, from military standpoint, Tor
the locks and dams will be gained and
a more satisfactory foundation can pc
attained. The change completely eillni-
mates Sosa lake. Instead there VIII ne
a channel 500 feet wide. at sea level
from La Boca to the foot of the Mira
flores locks.
According to the plans finally adopt
ed for the canal, the S5-fOot level was
to be maintained the greater part Of
the distance across the isthmuS-that
is. from the Gatun locks, near the At
lantic, to the Pedro Miguel lock, where
the surface Of the canal would drop
10 TIE 55-foot level and continue at
that elevation to La Roca, or Sosa,
where two locks would lower ships to
sea level. The Pedro Miguel lock is
about seven miles from the Bay of
Panama, while the Sosa locks were to
be located Mt the junction of the canal
with the bay. The new plan contempt
- frxvn a
Miraflores, which is practically three
miles beyond Pedro Miguel and four
miles back from the bay.
On the new site the locks will be
wholly beyond effective gun range OF a
battleship in Panama bay. while the
surrounding country is more suscep-
tible of effective defence than is that
around La Boca.
Sec. Taft had the following to say
about the location of the locks at Sosa
hill in February, 1906, when he trans
n,itted to the President the report of
the board of consulting engineers at
Panama canal convened by the Exec
ulive order Of June "a, 1904
1.-THE great objection to the locks at
Sosa hill is the possibility of their de-
struction by the fire from an enemy
ships If, as has been suggested to me
by officers of this department entitled
to speak with authority on military
subjects, these locks may he located
against and behind Sosa hill in such 4
way as 10 use the hill as a protection
against such fire. then economy would
lead 10 the retention of this lake.
1.-The lake would be useful to COM
n.orce as a means of relieving any
possible congestion in the canal should
the traffic he very great and would
give, in case Of need. place for con-
centrating or sheltering the fleet. If.
however. Sosa hill will not afford a
sit, with such protection. then it
seems to me wiser to place the locks
at Mirafiores."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30

Bennington. Vt. Dec. 9.-Brother
against brother proved a sensational
feature at the Mnhan murder trial here
Saturday.
German Mahan brother Of Alfred Ma
han, the prisoner, and father OF the s.
year-old girl who was cruelty murdered
took the stand and told In most ORA
matte manner the events OF April Zs'
when leading a number OF searchers he
found his child in gully with her throat
cut.
Then followed the arrest of his k'd
brother for the crime. SO graphic and
heart-rending was his description of all
that had transpired that day. of the feel
ing between his daughter and the prison
er, that even the Jury was moved TO tears
and Judge Hazelton was seen to wipe ms
eyes.
Up to the time that his brother took
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
FOR RAISING CHECK.
Rumford Falls Court Holds Geo.
YeIbmert for Grand Jury.

Rumford Falls, Me. Dec. 29.-At the
hearing in the municipal court here
Saturday George Yelbmcrt was bound
over in $500 bonds for the alleged rails
ing Of Il check, and Joe Gilbert in 500
bonds as an accessory. by Judge a. r.
Stearns.
The check. it is alleged. was raised
from SEAS to s90.45. The defendants
had bought goods and in payment Of
fered the check. receiving the change
back. They were driving out of town
with n livery horse and wagon when
they were arrested.
The defendants claimed they We're
from Boston and had been In the woods
in logging crew in the Rangely
region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
A SPECIAL SESSION
OF Nevada Legislature to Take Action
On GoldfieId Trouble.

New York, Dec. 29.-Cnited States
Senator George S. Nixon of Nevada
who is stopping at the Waldorf
Astoria. announced tonight that he had
received positive information that Gov
ernor Sparks would call a special SEES.
sion Of the Nevada Legislature to take
action relative to the troubles at Cold
field.
Senator Nixon did not disclose the
name of his informant, but said that
the assurance Of the governors action
came to him on q telegram received
this evening from Goldfield.
The message as given to the press
by Senator Nixon read:
"WilI issue call for extra session OF
Legislature"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
WEST CHELSEA.

a large and appreciative audience
witnessed the entertainment Tuesday
evening Dec. "A given by the pupils of
the Winter School District No. 6 at
West Chelsea. The parts were well
taken and showed both care and
thuughtfulness en- the part of the
teacher as we'll as the pupils. The
Christmas tree was very pretty, and
was heavily loaded with presents. At
ter the exercises John Dondero. act
ing as Santa Claus. presented the
teacher. Mrs. Edith Dondero. with a
very pretty shopping bag from the
scholars. The program was as follows:
Opening address. Florence Small; THE
Boys Complaint" Ethel Erskine; "A
Little Secret" Lottia Dingley; Halo
Santa" Guy Stevens; Annie and Will
lies Prayer" Irene Winter; "A Christ
mas Eve Adventure" Raymond Frs
kline: Peace. Love and Good Will.
three girls. Ruth Erskine. Lottie Ding
ley ard Florence Small: IF l Should
See Santa Claus" George Fairbrother:
christening Dolly Ruth Erskine
The Little Zcuave." Raymond Ers-
kline. The Little Boys Lament,
Everett Small; The Trials of a School
mistress" four children, Irena Winter.
George Fairbrother. Everett Small,
Lottie Dingley; Our Christmas Eve
Scare" Ray Church; Lost Tommy"
Bertha Dingley: The Christmas Tree"
Florence Small: Last Years Christmas
Gifts" six children. Florence Small,
George Fairbrother. Lottie Dingley.
Ethel Erskire, Ruth Erskine and
Everett Small; closing address, Ray
mond ErSkine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
WILLIAM n. OEERING.
One Of York County's Best Known Men
Passes Away.

Saco. Me. Dec. 29-William Harper
Deering. %, one of the wealthiest farm
ers Of York county, died Saturday Of
pneumonia. Two sons. John NJ. Deer
ing. of the Maine Cattle Commission,
and Gilman N Deering, and two
daughters. one of whom is the wife
of Charles NJ. Moses. collector of the
port Of Portland, survive.
Mr. Deering was one of the first al
dermen of the city of Saco. 1t was
while celebrating his 95th birthday on
Nov. Is last that Mr. Deering caught
the cold which caused his death. Tha1
same evening the wedding Of one of
his granddaughter took place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
ON SHORT TIME.
Cabot Mills at Brunswick Will Rur
Four Days a Week. :

Portland. Me-. Dec. 29.-Beginning
this week. the Cabot Cotton Mills at
Brunswick employing $50 hands, will
will be closed Fridays and Saturdays.
This Is in accordance with the agree
ment of cotton manufacturers at the
recent meeting of the Arkwright Club
at Boston.
The Robinson Wooden Mills at
South Windham closed last night for
three months. throwing $50 operatives
out of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
WILLARD c. LOVE.
Was Reputed to Be One of CIeverest
Horsemen in Maine.

Portland, Me. Dec. :9.-Willard G.
Lowe. reputed to be the clevercst man
in Maine at handling horses, is dead in
this city, aged 63. At ono time he drove
six-horse coach down one Of the
White Mountains and when President
Roosevelt was in Portland five years
ago Mr.. Lowe drove him about the
city. When the Portland Street Rail-
way Co. used a big snow pillow hauled
by SO horses, Mr.. Lowe always was the
driver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
JACK THE SNATCHER."
New Kind of Bad Man Annoys Women
In Lewiston.

Lewiston. Me. Dec. 2a.-(SpeciaD.-
This city has Jack the Snatcher.'
lie works in dark places. waiting for
lone women and snatching their
satchels or other parcels they may be
carrying This evening he followed Mrs.
Smell to her home on Middle street and
took from her a satchel in which was
her wallet containing a small sum of
money. Another woman was pursued
from Pine to Middle street, but she got
into her house in safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
HELPED CAPTURE DAVIS.
Death Of kinsa Bell at His Thorn"l'ic'
Ohio, Home.

Thornyille, O., Dec. 29.-Kinsa Bell.
one Of the captors Of Jefferson DAVIS, Is
dead, aged 63 years. Bell was Tor years
a merchant in Thornville, and for some
wears had been living on his farm. he
was a dispatch bearer of the 18th ONO
Volunteer Cavalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
THIS FAMILY
recommends.

Richmond, Nc, Nov. IL, 1906.
"Your Bitters have been used tor 9
great many years in the family, and
We highly recommend them"
Yours truly, L. A. Thurlow.
Everyone can enjoy good health by
taking an occasional dose of Il. F."
Atwood's Bitters. They keep the stom-
,ch well, the liver active, and the bowels
regular. They dispel sickness and re.
store health. Try them tonight 3Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
Kansas Republicans for Taft.

Topeka. Kan. Dec. 29.-The Republic
can state central committee Satur-
day unanimously Endorsed Secretar!
Taft for President The state conven-
ton is called for March 4 at Topeka.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30

An out-of-the-wav profession for
woman is that of diner-ta ster. She is
product Of Partisan Refinement. End
spends a norton of EACH day visiting
houses ard tastin~ diehSr.H She suggests
improvements. and shows tic cook new
ways Of preparing foods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30

kindly feeling for me since 1 was a
factor i'll the protesting of Martin J.
Sheridan of that club for profession
alism several years ago. 1 am free to
confess that 1 think that the bitter
ness then engendered has never died
out"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of tie State Trust Co. will be held al
their banking rooms. No. 30 Water street
Augusta Me- on Tuesday, Jan. IA, lSS
at II o'clock A. NJ.
GEO. c. LIBBY. Clerk.
decGdtojan MI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
MONMOUTH.

Hon. w. w. Lothrop Of Berkeley, Cal.
a former student Of Monmouth Acade-
my, has given the school yearly en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills af-
ford quick relief for all forms Of kidney
and bladder trouble. A weeks treatment
&c. Sold by John Coughlin. AugustA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-30
OLYMPIC GAMES.

Continued from Page Four.)
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
DR.. F. w. SMITH.
Has RETURNED 70 HIS NOME
FROM A SOUTi ERN TRIP.

DR.. F. w. Smith returned last ey-
ening from an extended visit at
Port Gibson, Mississippi, where he
was handsomely entertained as tn
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Ken
nard. He is looking unusually well
and happy. so it is suspected there
exists some special charm in Port
Gibson for the doctor that appeals
to his kinder nature. and he is not
altogether attracted by enchanting
environments of the typical old
Southern town OF antebellum days.
However. others Of our citizens have
visited there and report that the
same loyal hospitality was extended
to them.
Port Gibson was founded i'm the
latter part of the seventeenth cen
tury and excepting Natchcz is the
oldest town in the state aud tie hieb
grade OF the Chamberlain Hunt
Academy for boys and the Method
list College for ladies has done much
in bringing the town to tho vile
and favorable notice in adjoining
states.
Except in a few small islands off
the coast of South Carolina and
Florida is grown the finest grade or
cotton in the United States. The
long staple which sells for 20 TO 30
cents pound. Samples of IL have
been prepared for the jamestown
Exposition. A good number of rem
resentatiye men and women by
choice make their homes there. or
them may be named James B. Allen.
one of the foremost planters OF the
South. The man who worked out oy
planting ana combing different
grades of cotton seed, on the prin-
ciple of breeding fine animals. origi
mated the famous long staple cotton
seed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
THE PEOPLE
OF BLUEFIELD
\ GREAT OUTPoURING OF THE
MASSES.

Never before in the history OF our
city was there such an outpouring
of the people as there was at the city
hall last night. The hall was crowd
ed TO overlooking and many had to
return home for the reason that
they could not gain entrance En-
thusiasm prevailed throughout the
meeting and the proceedings were
conducted with the greatest harmo-
ny. Rousing speeches were made by
many OF our best citizens and there
seemed 10 be a general uprising of
the people in the interest of better
government I'm the city OF Bluefield
Republicans and democrats mingled
together and were outspoken I'm their
condemnation OF the corrupt bosses
and ringsters shat infest this NUM-
cipality. The denunciation was en-
phatic and determined There was
no mistaking the feeling OF the peo-
pie and they expressed themselves
in no uncertain manner. II was n
glorious occasion and a great rally
or our best citizens in the interest of
better and purer government. There
can be no question but that the time
mas arrived when there must be n
'hanEe in the municipal conduct OF
our city affairs. The people are de-
termined and they will stand no un-
Iair or corrupt dealing by the pollt-
zeal machine i'm the coming election.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
GRAHAM NEWS.

The contract for ]. T.. Baylors
new stOre-house on the north sid OF
Wister street has been let TO
T. f. Baker and b. A. Wells. The
building will be OF brick and two
stories high and will be rushed to
ompletion SO as to be ready for oc-
iupancy for the fall trade.
The protracted services being held
at the Methodist church by the
Rev L. NJ Cartwright. assisted by
Rev S. b. vaught. of BramweIl.
West Virginia. are being well at
ended.
The wholesale firm OF Walters e
Co. has been consolidated with the
Flat Top Grocery Company, OF Blue
field. Walters & Co. was strong
and growing concern and the consol-
idation with the Flat Top COMPANY
vii make one of the strongest bust
ness houses I'm this section.
The town of Graham is at present
all excitement over the prospect for
a passenger station. and for HAVING
all the trains of the Norfolk e. West
ern stopped in the town Almost. a
year ago the Corporation Commission
vas appealed to by the petitions OF
the citizens OF Graham and tn.
Commission has notified Attorney
X. Kemp Morton that they win be
IN Graham on the 18th OF this month
TO hear the cause. The cause OF the
people is being well cared for by the
attorneys living in the town, all of
whom will appear in the interest OF
he public with the understanding
that they desire DO fees for these
public services.
There is every reason to believe
that the requests of the town will
receive favorable consideration at
the hands OF the Commission. It has
been evident for long time that
The best interests of Graham were
being injured because OF the fact
mat with a population of $500 soule
the town had no passenger station
and because OF the fact that hut one
OF the fast passenger trains of the
Norfolk and Western stops in Ora
nam. The present combination mas
senger and freight station is in an
'hconvenient and dangerous location
"ausing confusion to the public en-
'gering the lives OF passeneers
al u frequently resulting in the leav-
ing OF the United States mail NV
rcason OF the fact that the east
bound track is often blocked nv
freight trains at the same time that
passenger train pulls in on tn.
west-bound track.
The interest in the matter Is NOT
confined to the town OF Graham
alone; prominent men in the near
by towns are interested in seeing
the public provided for and the
Blueheld-Graham Chamber OF Com
merce has been asked to endorse the
"equest of her neighbors'.
The citizens of the town are
'nited and working in harmony for
the advancement of her interests. so
that all hope for the substantial
Gains for the travelling public at
tie hands of the Corporation Com
mission on the 18th.
The many friends of Mr.. ]. r.
Sheppard. the genial Southern Ex-
press agent. will soon leave Graham
to take charge of the traffic depart
ment OF the Bluefield Cold Storage
Company.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
A WOMAN TELLS HOW TO RE.
LIEVE RHEUMATIC PAINS.

nave been very great sufferer
from the dreadful disease. rheuma-
usm. for number of years. have
tried many medicines but never cot
much relief from cay OF them until
two years ago. when l bought a bot
tie OF Chamberlain Pain Balm.
found relief before had used all OF
one bottle, but kept on applying It
and soon felt Ike a different woman.
Through my advice many OF my
friends have tried It and can tell you
how wonderfully 81 has worked
Mrs Sarah A. Colo. 40 S. New ct,
Dover, Del Chamberlain Pain
Balm is a liniment. Tho relief from
pain which 1t affords is alone worth
many times its cost It makes rest
and sleep possible. For sale by all
druggists.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
6 PER GENT ON $500.

Invest $4.76O; $500 cash, bal
ancS s and IL mouths. Property
-ents for $50 per month. You can
sell $4,000 worth OF the property In
side of months without disturbing
the monthly income OF $50 Get a
few friends to join you in the deal
and come to see mo Act quickly.
w. ID. ROBERTS,
8-2T-u Graham, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
Ho FOR THE
EXPOSITION

II has been ny study, and /
think l know how and am ready. /
have the best places for the most on
joyment, in your own way, at rea-
sonable prices. Don't fail to write
me In advance OF your coming.
For those who do not mind the
expense l will have one or more
Of the SWEETEST cottages.-Surf bath
ing at the door.
r. WHITE ATKINSON,
51t Board OF Trade Bldg.
Norfolk. Va
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
RESOLUTIONS
OF DEMOCRATIC GOOD GOVERN.
MENT CONVENTION.

BE 1T RESOLVED by the Demo
ratio Party of the CITY OF Bluef,eld
In mass convention assembled:
FIRST: We declare our alleei-
ance to, the principle of good, clean
overnight Justly and economically
administered for the benefit of all
The people, without regard to party.
race or condition
SECOND: We believe i'm the right
of the people to govern themselves
md we demand for the citizens of
BlueAeld the right to elect their own
officers;
we denounce and condemn the
Inscriptions gang OF politicians who
control the republican party in Blue
iield, and who have debauched our
elections and outraged and trampled
under foot the rights of our citi-
IONS, by bringing into Bluefeid and
voting in our City elections a Grim
inal rabble from Virginia and the
Coal Fields.
THIRD: We condemn the recent
change in our City charter, whereby
The said gang of politicians under
lake to perpetuate themselves I'm
power by reducing the council from
'wo members in each Ward to one.
and providing for two councilmen at
large which they hope to elect bv
Illegal votes Men who resort to
such means to hold public office are
"A menace to the welfare of the com
munity and are not to be trusted.
FOURTH We favor a non par
tisan police force. and that only men
of character should be appointed as
policemen.
FIFTH: We believe in electing
TO office men who will serve the peo-
pie and not their own personal in
terest
We are opposed to any man sitting
upon the council and working and
voting for franchises in which ne
is personally interested.
SIXTH: We favor a policy of
systematic street and sewage i'm
nroyement carried forward as rapid
U.s. as conditions and finances will
permit
SEVENTH We favor a policy.
strictly enforced which will require
aI premises in the city to be kept
clean and I'm a sanitary condition.
We charge the present city admin
istration with inexcusable negligence
i'm permitting the recent unsanitary
conditions which have existed in our
city
EIGHTH We favor the instaIla.
zion of electric fire alarm system, and
the immediate Improvement Of the
fire department. We further de
mand that the personal Of said de-
uarlmcnt be absolutely non par
Hsian
NINTH For the support OF tn,
policies and principles here set fortf
we solicit the aid and co-operatior
of am good citizens
EARL RILEY.
y. T. BAILEY.
r. j BROWN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
REBEKAH LODGE.

meeting OF Olive Rebekah
Lodge No. 80 is called for p. m,
April 14th. at their Hall. for the
purpose OF attending the funeral OF
Sister Meadows.
MRS. MOORE. Noble Grand
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
NOTICE.

Architects. Contractors and every
body else. Please give the chamber
OF commerce details OF all new and
proposed buildings In the district
TIE same Is desired for use I'm ad-
yertising.
Chairman Advertising Committee
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13

WANTED: Young man
about 18 or 20 years Of
age TO help in Office. Op
portunty for advancement
to one that shows a vii
lingness to 90 ahead.
Apply to r. L. ELLISON
Leader Office.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
ATTENTION CONFED-
ERATE VETERANS

There will be a special meeting OF
Mercer County Camp, No. 85S. c.
W. at the City Hall in Bluefield, w
va" on Saturday, Apral 10, 1907
at o'clock, p. m. This meeting is
called for the purpose of ascertainine
VINO and how many of our Camp in
'ehd 10 attend the Reunion at Rich
mond' Va. May 80 to June g. 1907
This is important Let there he q
full turnout.
BY Order,
r. Fl. BAILEY. Col. Comde
JACOB GARRETT, Adjt.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13
MCDOWELL COUNTY
COAL LAND

Graham Va, April 4, 1907.
have for sale 100 Aoros Mcdowell
county Coal Land IN fee Price ESQ
H.r acre
Write me for details
Yours Truly.
n " D. ROBERTS
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13

Make your wants known i'm the
Leaders classified column. 4-12-t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-13

FOR SALE: A match team
of thoroughbred ponies
will be sold at a reasona-
BILE price. They are fine
specimens of the Shet-
land variety, Al inches
high and eight years old
They are well broken and
perfectly gentle. Apply
to B. F. Higginbotham or
to this Office.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-11
The Associate JusticeShip

Little Rock, Oct. Cover nor Pindall stated late last night that the matter of appointing a successor to Judge J. E. Riddicll who was buried yesterday, had not been considered by him. It is known to be the intention of Governor Pindall to exercise no haste in the matters of this kind. and that he will take his time in calling an election to till the va. cancy, or to take any other action he deems fit.
 At this time there are none spoken of for the position, there being no discussing of the mat ter, owing to the universal es- teem in which the late Judge Riddick was held.