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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
ENORMOUS BUSINESS
Transacted Yearly BY the Railroads Of
the United States.

Washington Feb Ex-senator Elkins of
West Virginia has just completed and
filed in the Senate his minority report on
the railroad rate law The report was
nominally submitted June IS last but he
Immediately Withdrew it for further elab-
Grafton. 1t now presents n comprehensive
history of the development of American
railroads together with exhaustive tables
which tend TO shcw a constantly decreas-
ing freight and passenger rate and the
relation between such rates and the price
Of commodities and cost of labor. AS to
the decrease in rates the report says:
The average passenger rate advanced
slightly flom 1870 to 1850. During tho
next "a years there was = decline amount
ing to 11.S5 per cent. of the average for
1914 per cent. The decline in average
rate per mile per ton of freight was 5s.71
per cent. during the year from 1870 to 1901
the rate fer the earlier year being about
two and one-lalf times that Of the latter
and the net. savings to the shippers av-
eraging 1l.O9 mills per ton mile"
The report says that the cost of the
transportation in 1891 was nearly 5000.
100000 less than l. would have been had
the rates for 1870 still prevailed
The passenger business for 1904 exceed
cd that of 1900 by more than p per cent.
while the freight increase was 1926 per
cent.
In comparison with tha Increases in
wages of railroad employees from an av-
erase wage Of s56725 in 1900 TO $3.50 so in
1901, the report says that the service in
1904 was so much more efficiently organ
ICED that the labor contributed by tha
average employe accomplished % per
cent. nor" in the movement of passen-
gers and Il per cent. in the movement
of freight than in 1890
The report gives the total railway can
italization June 20. 1901. as slO.111. 794,O7S.
and says this amount is 474 per cent.
logs than the commercial value of the
railways as estimated by the census bu-
reau.
In the face of The great Improvement
in railway property since 1900 the report
says: The relatively insignificant in
crease Of 81 pr cent In Capitalization
shows decided tendency towards NOR.
careful methods CT financing the proper-
ties"
Compared with railroad rates abroad.
the report saws that the figures in the
foregoing are undoubtedly significant
They show that American RAILWAYS car
ry freight for rates that average but s.. II
pc: cert. of the average charged in
France. $3.50 per cent. of that in Ger
many. 6l.H per cent. of that in Hung ary
about 80 per cert of that in Italy. and
ABOUT 10 per cent. Of that in European
RUSSIA. AS to the increase i'll equipment
the report says that during the last u
years the increase in number of cars and
locomotives has been relatively greater
than the mileage increase. Besides hotr
cars and locomotives are now much larg-
En- tran formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
JAeEz BUNTING SNOWFALL.
Lieutenant Governor Of New Bruins
wick CfoPs 0cad A. Fredericton.

Fredericton. ~ s.. Feb. .l.-Hon.
Jabez bunting SNOWFALL. lieutenant
governor of New Brunswick. dropped
dead this evening in Queen street while
on his way to attend service in the
Cathedral. He had left the Queen
hotel and walked only a short distance
when he complained TO his servant that
he did not feel we'll and then turned
about to return to the hotel. He had
gone but a few yards when he sank to
the sidewalk unconscious. He never
spoke again but was dead in less than
five minutes.
Help had soon come and the pros
trate man was carried to his room in
the hotel where Drs. Atherton and Nc
Grath We're soon in attendance, but
there was no sign of life. The doctors
said heart disease caused death.
Lieutenant Governor Snowfall had
not been very We'll for more than a
year, but was able to attend to his pub
lie duties. He opened the session Of
the Legislature on FEB. IA, and had
since been daily at his Office in the
Parliament buildings. He suffered a
slight attack Of la grippe last week
and, although under doctors care
for several days, he was able to attend
the forestry convention edneSday and
Thursday.
Last evening he entertained a num-
Der Of members of the Legislature and
departmental officials at dinner at the
Queen hotel He seemed to be in ex-
cellent spirits and made himself par
ticularly agreeable to his guests. This
morning he arose at the usual hour,
partook of breakfast and attended SER
vice at the Methodist church. He
drove to church in hack. but walked
to his home at the close of the service.
He had dinner at the usual hour and
spent the greater part of the afternoon
quietly in his room. He seemed to be
in his usual health and made no con>-
plant to those who were in conversa-
ton with him.
The news of his death was wired to
Premier Tweedie and members of the
family at Chatham and to Sir Wilfrid
Laurier, at Ottawa. The body will be
taken to Chatham tomorrow afternoon.
In the absence of Premier Tweedie
nothing is known in regard to what
action the Legislature will take in view
of the lieutenant governors death, but
members think that it will likely ad-
Jculn for a week or Il fortnight, until
successor or administrator is an
pointed
Governor SNOWFALL was 20 years of
age. His home was in Chatham, where
he was head of the ]. Z. SNOWFALL Co.
the second largest manufacturers and
exporters Of lumber in the province.
He was also Well known in several
other branches Of business life
throughout Il busy career. He sat in
the Canadian Commons for some years.
later N the senate. resigning from
the latter to become lieutenant GOV
ernor of the province. He was twice
married and Mrs. SNOWFALL, three sons
and three daughters, survive. Mrs.
SNOWFALL and one daughter arc at
present in Toronto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
A JUST CAUSE.
Pres. ZelIaya of Venezuela Tells Rea-
son for War With Honduras.

New York, Feb. 24.-The Associated
Press today received the following dis
patch:
"Managua. Nicaragua, Saturday, Feb.
%. $50 Z. NJ
we went to war because Honduras
forces attacked our small garrison on
the frontier looting, burning ana kill
Ing. We demanded satisfaction and it
was denied u.s. we agreed to accept
whatever decision the arbitration court
might render, but President Bonilli of
Honduras dissolved the court by with
drawing the Honduran arbitrator.
Nicaragua has trumphed in four
ccrnbats over the Honduran forces
without suffering one defeat. Our
forces are today in the territory of
Honduras.
(SigncdD "ZFIT.AyA
president Of Nicaragua"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
BEALl is BLAM ED.
Special Indian Commissioner Found
Guilty Of Irregularities.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The Senate
committee on Indian affairs Saturday
received from the secretary of The inter-
ior copy Of the report Of William ID.
Foulke, a special inspector in the In
dain service who investigated charges
against William o. Beall. secretary 10
the commission having in charge the
affairs of the five civilized tribes.
Foulke found Beale guilty of impro-
prieties in accepting employment from
the firm of Mansfield. McMurray &
Cornish. attorneys for the enrolment
of various persons as citizens of those
ma tons.
Beall was charged with helping to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Sunday morning there occurred one
of the worst runaways Gardiner has
seen in some time. The horse Of John
Meader became frightened at some
thing in the New Mills on upper Water
street and ran away. The horse freed
itself from the sleigh just about by the
gas house and came down the street
with only the bride and saddle on The
horse was stopped in Depot square and
carried to Tasker's stable, where 1t was
discovered that the horse was suffering
from terrible cash in the stomach.
Humane Officer Blaisdell was sent for
and it did not take him long to decide
to put the horse out of its misery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

1t Is reported in San Francisco naval
circles that the formation of a strong
armored fleet on the Pacific coast will
ne inaugurated BY the dispatching to
san Francisco at an early date Of the
oattleshlps Indiana and Iowa. which
VIII form the nucleus of the Pacific
pa ttieship squadron. This will be fur
'her strengthened by the addition of
'ile new oattleship Nebraska. now
nearly completed at Seattle. and the
oattieshlps Wisconsin and Oregon.
f'nlch arc BON being extensively over
hauiei AT re Puget SOUND naval STA
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
CLOSED BY ICE.
renobscot Is Packed SoIidiy At Bucks.
port-PeopIe Gross On Ice.

Bucksport. Me. Feb. 24.-The Pcnob-
scot river is closed at this point. the
harbor being packed with drift ice SO
S"iidiy that many people crossed to the
Prospect shore today. The steamer CITY
Of Rockland. Boston for Winterport.
reached a point three miles below this
landing Saturday and put back 10 Bel
fast and today she made another at
tempt to reach this port, but was again
driven back by the drift ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
Mrs. PhiIena Dill.

Mrs. Philena Dill passed away at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs, A.
ID. Purdy, Fountain street, Saturday
morning. Mrs. Dill had been in poor
health for the past year. but her death
was fastened by an attack of heart
disease. Six children survive, Enoch,
or Somerville. Mass, William, of Ran
dolph. Mrs A. w. Ring of North
Whitefield, Mrs. U. 6. Brann Of Jeffer-
son, Mrs. w. Gordon, and Mrs. A. D.
Purdy of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
The Injured Are Doing Well.

Pittsourg Feb. 24.-The condition of
the passengers injured in the wreck
Of the Pennsylvania Special near South
Fork. six miles from Johnstown, Pa,
early Saturday is reported tonight from
the Altoona hospital and the Allegheny
General hospital. in this city, as being
excellent. John +. Kline. postmaster of
Joliet. Ills. who is the most seriously
hurt. passed q favorable day He will
probably recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
a FIERCE BATTLE
Between Nicaraguans and Hondurans
Reported by Honduran Capital.

lily ol Mexico. Feb. 2i.-Dr Baltazar
Estupinian. minister to Mexico from Sal
Fad'r and Honduras. tonight received the
following cablcgram from the Hondura,
government
Nioaraguan forces have invaded Hon
duras. Fierce battle cnsued.''
FMS IS the first word DR.. Estupinian
haS received from the government Of
honduras for several days. and gives no
details OF the battle or where it was
fought
NC further Central American news has
reached thls capital during the past q
hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
George Changers Hours Are Numbered

Ossining. n. Y. Feb. 2i.-FfHal pre-
partitions were made ut Sing Sing
prison today for the execution tomor-
row morning of George Granger who.
In 1905. murdered Charles Lutz, a
dairy farmer of Rawlins. y. Y. The
motive for the crime was robbery.
Granger has no frienos. He was born
in New York and left an orphan when
five years OF age. Most of his life Eas
been spent in institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
Caucus In Ward 4.

AT the caucus held Saturday evening
IN Ward 4. there was no opposition eX-
cept in the case of constable and three
men tried for that nomination. The fol-
lowing ticket was nominated to be vot-
ed upon next Monday: Alderman. Jo-
seph A. Glazier; councilmen, c. Fl. FL
bridge. 2. Greenleaf and William Peas
lee; constable. Fred L. Merrill; warden,
Henry Oliver; ward clerk. Charles Mer-
riil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
PRAISE FOR HEROIC CAPTAIN.
Newspapers of Europe Highly Com
mend Rescuer of Berlin PASSENGERS.

here and on the continent are ringing
with the praise for the heroism of
Capt. Sporting of Dordrccht, to whose
iniativr and courage it was entirely
due that the last three survivors Of the
steamer Berlin. which was wrecked off
the Hook of Holland. were rescued.
Since the deed. Capt. Sporting and his
two brave nenhewS have been con-
tinually engaged il re-tclling the story
and sitting for photographs.
All the survivors of the Berlin are
progressing Favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Supt. Soule of the Water Co has been
at work since Saturday trying to find
the leak in the water main on Central
street near the corner CT Pine street.
1t is not known yet whether it is q
break in the pipe of a joint that is leak
ing. A crew of men have been at work
on it night and day and will continue
to work nights until it is fixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Prof. and Mrs. Homer r. Dill left
on the early train Saturday morning
During the next two months Mr.. Dill
will draw and model from the live ami
mails in the geological gardens Of New
York and Chicago and Mrs. Dill will
study the piano in Boston. They will
proceed May l to their new home in
Iowa City, where Prof. Dill will begin
his duties at the State University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Twenty seven horse, Of high degree
valued at something like 4 half million
dollars, the property Of Alfred &. Van
herbilt. who will contest for the blu,
ribbons at the English and continental
shows. arrived Saturday at New York
from Oakland Farms. Il. Il. o. The
first stage of their journey to Europe.
They were placed on board the Mime
tonka. which sailed that afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
GOODBYE, CANTEEN.
House Adopts Measure AboIish;nc
Them At Soldiers Homes.

Washington. Feb. 24.-The House
Saturday night adopted an amendment
to the sunGry civil bill providing that
no par or cantecn where Intoxicating
hquor is sold shall be maintained III
National Soldiers Homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
NEWS FORECAST.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

tenn, of which 6s27 miles are automat-
ically operated and 41,9lG Centralized by
manual apparatus. The report deals
with methods employed. etc.
No effort is made. however, to de-
eide which is the best of the various
kinds. no does tic commission urge
that the automatic systems be demand
ed at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Next Wednesday will be the Tooth
anniversary of the birth of Longfellow.
The day is to be observed at the State
capital and will be observed in the
public schools throughout the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The condition of Lee Murray, who
was threatened with pneumonia. is re-
ported as being much better. He may
resume his duties at the Western Union
Office today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mrs. H. f. Lindsay, who has been Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. j. 7. Desmond,
returned Saturday to her home in
Claremont, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The regular meeting of Eureka Re-
bekah Lodge will be held tomorrow
evering. Several candidates will be
worked, after which refreshments will
be served. A large attendance is re-
uueSted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mrs. Drinkwater and little daughter
have returned to their home III Port
land after a visit with the Misses Day,
Cnul Oh street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The mayor and the city officials have
received an invitation to be present at
the Longfellow exercises to be held at
City hall, Augusta, Wednesday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

L. P. Boutelle, who has been inspect
ing the rural free delivery routes, re-
turned Saturday to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Miss Hattie Wise returned yesterday
to Lewiston, after visit with her pa
rents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Miss Gladys Laberee of Portland has
returned to her home, after visit with
friends i'll Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mrs. Thomas Cusick. who has been
visiting her son Frank, returned Sat-
urday to her home in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

r. H. Gardiner and a party who have
been staying at the Oaklands, returned
yesterday to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

The Gardiner engagement Of the
Harcourt Company. headed by that
popular actor. Charles X. Harris. opens
at the Johnson Opera House this
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mr.. ana Mrs. F. H. Dunning have re
turned from kent's Hill, where they at
tended the Senior reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Miss Stella Ryan went to Boston Sat
urday. where she will make her home
with her father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mrs. T. c. Coombs arrived here yes
terday from Lewiston for visit with
her sister. Mrs. Ansel Peacock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mari of Randolph
are visiting Mrs. Marr's sister, Mrs.
Spratt, at Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

John ]. McKenna is confined at his
home in Randolph with a bad attack
of rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Mrs. w. w. Brewer has returned tn
New York. after weeks visit in South
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
LOCAL NOTICE.

TRASK'S HOME MADE bread in
quire of your groceryman or at y.
eating saloon. Mrs. Z.
~ Trask. Augusta.
feby2ld2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Telephone 63.3.

Mrs. Henry Richards arrived homo
from Boston Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

Misses Alice and Alvena Delaware
passed Sunday with their brother in
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25
PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is Guaranteed In c,,ro
any case Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding ar
IIpIrndlng Piles in to II days or none
~ m-w-f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-25

j. L. Kendall went to Lewiston YES.
terday to attend the funeral of a friend
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-05
He Was Forgiven.

When Charles 2. Norcross, now d
well-known Washington correspond
ent, was reporter on the New York
Tribune, he was sent one Saturday
night to interview Father Ducey, a
priest famous in New York both for
his wit and his good deeds.
Father Ducey was in the comics
sional Norcross said he would wait.
but was told that nobody was in the
church, and that he could go in and
see Father Ducey and come out be-
foreanybody went IN, without any
doubt He found the reverend father
waiting and began a timorous con-
versation with him, being somewhat
awed by his unaccustomed surround
ings
Good evening, Father.
Good evening, my SON.
Father, I am reporter from the
New York Tribune"
very we'll; I absolve you from
that" Saturday Evening Post.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-05

During this time though, he works
harder than ever to get time for a
daily ride or some sort of exercise
in the open air and for this reason
he IS not only always ready for bust
ness, but eq1ally prepared to be the
genial host of the White House or
guest at the homes Of his Vive-Presi-
dent and Cabinet Officers on the oc-
casions Of the state dinners. 1t is
probable that during Christmas week
he and Mrs. Roosevelt will slip away
for a few days at Pine Knob, their
tiny country cottage, a-retreat in Vir-
ginia which they both thoroughly en-
JOY.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-05
WASHINGTO
LETTER


(FrOm our regular cores pondent)
Washington, d. C, Dec. p, 1906
The principal interest in Congress
sional circles this week has been the
attack on the President made by Sen
ator Foraker, of Ohio, relative to the
dismissal of the colored troops. For
two hours and half on the day prev
ious to the adjournment for the
Christmas holidays, the Senate listen
cd to the speech made by the Ohio
Senator in which he accused the Pres
ident of not having given square
deal" to the colored troops. The gall
leries were filed by citizens and Wis
TORS who deserted the shops for an
opportunity to hear Mr. Foraker ana
Speaker Cannon and Representative
Longworth were among those who
came over from the House in expec-
tation oftsomething interesting There
are politics aud personal feelings OF
course, blended with the Senator's
Indignation against the President and
anyone who runs may read that the
Senator is not going to let pass so
good an opportunity to put in a woro
against the presidential aspirations
Of Secretary TAFT Of Ohio The Sen
ator is one OF the cleverest men in the
Senate and his speeches though rare
are listened to with eagr intrst. This
on was no xcption and though there
among his listeners, there were none
who could have declared the attack
dull or spiritless. He asserted that
the President had misconceived his
power as Commander in Chief Of the
Army and had miscouceived the tes-
timony that had been submitted to
him. He quoted at length from the
sixty-four articles Of war as pre-
scribed by Congress to show that the ,
President could not lawfully sunmar-
lily dismiss any soldier from the army
for an army offense without first Civ
ing him a courtmartial Il don't ask
that these men should be dealt with |
here more generously than they
should be- he said. sbut | do ask
that we shall practice as well as pro-
Tess square deal for the eolored
man. 1t appears that III searching
about for a precedent for his action
in dismissing the troops (for it is
characteristic of the President to do
a thing first and then look for the
precedent afterward if one is demand
ed), he found what lie interpreted to
be one in the dismissal OF the Sixtieth
Ohio after the Civil War Now this
was, whether the President knew ii
or not, stepping directly on the toes
of Senator Foraker, who was a MEM
Der of that regiment. Therefore, in
his address to the Senate, Mr.. For
aker took pains to eulogize the late
Sixtieth Ohio and to demonstrate tha.
it had not been dismissed in disgrace
and did not furnish a precedent for
the Brownsville affair He was fol-
lowed by Senator Scott who urged
Mr. Foraker's proposition that the
Brownsville affair should be taken up
IN Committee and a thorough i1vesti-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-05
A 1907 Diary, Memorandum and Ac-
count Book for Two Cents.

c. a. Snow & Co, Patent Lawyers,
Of Washington, D. c., have now ready
their Diary and Memorandum Book
for 1907, which they will send on re-
ceipt OF postage, cents. This little
book is useful. Nowhere else that we
know, can 50 much be had for so
little.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-01-05
A Wonderful Happening.

Port Byron, N. Y, has witnessed
one of the most remarkable cases
of healing ever recorded Amos F.
King. of that place, says: "Bucklen's
Arnlea Salve cured sore on my leg
witr which I had suffered over Sc
years / am now eighty-hve." CHAR
anteed to cure all sores, by all drug
gists, 2sc.