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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
CAPITOL JoTTINGS.

Arrangements have been made by
the signal corps in the army To op-
tain an increase of the telephone sys-
TENS at interior posts including tcle-
nbnnc for each set of officers quarters.
If is proposed to install 2i52 instru-
r,onts at 4 cost of $112,31S. The in
stallations will cover period Of two
years.
The chief of the staff of the army has
accommodated the construction of Off
cers. quarters at the Army War Col
loco at an expense of 100000. which
is included in the general barracks and
quarters in the estimate for appropria
tiOnS lust submitted by the quarter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

men selected TO preside over the courts
must be Of uaquestionable honor and
the strictest integrity. But in these days
Of commercialism. when the spirit of
the almighty dollar is prevalent, there
are, l am sorry to say, reptiles. who,
with their Shiny, degraded. contemplate
methods, would try to debauch man.
kind in general. Yes, even men wh1
are placed in a position and who are
under oath to the supreme being to
do justice between man and man to
the best of their ability are not saved
from the base. insidious method of this
scum Of degenerate humanity"
Judge Palmer today declined to say
who had approached him, but saiC
that he would lay the matter befor,
the attorney general of the state. H,
declared. however. that none of the
counsel or witnesses connected with the
case was referred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Walker Has
Been Taken,

San Diego, Cal, Dec. 13.-Word re-
is to the effect that William F. Walker.
the absconding treasurer of the New
Britain, CT, Savings Bank, was arrest
I'd at Ensanada Wednesday and will
start as soon as possible from there on
his long journey to the scene of his al
eyed offence. The arrest was made by
4 private detective. who was already
supplied with eXtradition papers from
he state department. The steamer Mel
lie left here for Ensanada this morn
,ng and will return tomorrow night.
Washington Dec. 13.-Ever since the
tate department received advices more
han a week ago from Ambassador
thompson at the City of Mexico, that
William F. Walker, the absconding
treasurer of the New Britain. Conn,
Savings Bank had been traced to 4
Mexican Pacific coast port. where he
vas at first believed to have taken 4
hip for San Diego. Calf. detectives
rom New York have been on the trail
VI the fugitive. A close watch main
aimed at San Diego by the police au-
thorities there upon incoming steamers
fail to disclose the presence of Walker
and the officers became convinced ne
had not left Mexico
1t is believed now. however, that the
man has been found and placed under
arrest and is being returned to the
United States in custody of American
officers. The state department officials
here refuse to make public any infor-
nation on this point. believing as they
do that Walkers arrest has been very
much delayed through the unwise pub
licity given in the first place to the re-
suits of the search for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Mrs. Smith Killed Her.
self by..Drowning,
AuIopsHReveaIs No Evidence
q. Of Any Foul Play.
csroner's Jury Reports According.
ly...Mr. Smith Released.

North Shapleigh, Me, Dec. 13.-Deatl
by drowning and the entire absence o.
any indication of foul play was the
substance of the report of DR.. F. II
Gerrish of Portland to the coroner's
Jury at the conclusion of an autopsy
today upon the body of Mrs. Andrew
Jackson Smith. which was found in
the river yesterday morning
The inquest was resumed at noon
and ut the conclusion of DR.. Gerrish
report 4 half dozen witnesses We're
summoned. The first and most inn
portant heard was the husband of the
dead oman, who had been taken into
custody pending the outcome of the in
vestigati0n Of suspicious circum-
stances.
Others were Charles Ham, who found
the Oody. and Ether S. Thing, who, on
Tuesday morning shortly after the dis
appearance Of the woman, assisted Mr..
Smith in searching for her as the lat
ter thought she might have carried
out q previous threat to commit sue
eide.
At the conclusion of the autopsy DR..
Gerrish went before the coroner's Jury
and testified that death was due to
drowning. the lungs being filled with
water. DIR. GerriSh found no bruises or
wounds upon the body.
The inquest was adjourned at 2.2O
o'clock, the verdict reported being:
"Suicide nv 6rOWnjpp in 7 i,tIa nccin
pee river near Meeting House bridge"
Mr.. Smith was released at the con-
clusi0n of the inquest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Conditions and General Forecast.


Washington, Dec. 13.-The South
western storm is apparently dividing
one center appearing in Alabama, the
other in western Tennessee. There will
be snow or rain Saturday in the Lake
region and thence Eastward to the
Atlantic. On Sunday the area of pre-
cipitation will doubtless be confined 10
the Lake region. New England and
northern portion of the middle Atlantic
states The temperature changes will
be small Saturday but warmer weather
in Eastern districts is probable Sun
day.
Special warnings: Storm warnings
are displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Norfolk to Key West and on tie
west Florida coast. The winds along
the New England coast and middle
Atlantic coast will be fresh northeast
increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Sir Henry Campbell Banncrman is said
to posses the quality of ''pawkiress." To
illustrate the meaning of that word this
tale is told of Seotcl. railway official 1t
was at the time OF a railway strike and
1t was uncertain how far trains were
running from m important terminus.
Where will this train take me tor
asked a would-be Passenger and The rail
way official. who was about to so on
strike himself and had no confidence in
Piled THAT depends upon Your religious
conyictiOrS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Some all-street spectators at the
present 5unCture might well wish that
they had cornercd the stock of whale
bone in 1871 and kept it until today. 1t
would have cost them only 1862 F04.35 to
do it. AS the price ruling at the time was
4 cents a Pound. and there were only
600 Cos pounds to he had. AT the price rul-
Ing Ing today they could obtain for j 20: :
In 1906 the average price paid for whale
bone vas $3.50 4 pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Officers of National Guard
Association I'm Conference.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Oficers Of the
National Guard Association Of the
United States were in conference today
with the department officials with a
view to reaching an agreement for leg
islation to make more efficient the Ma
tional Guard and more fully to carry
out the purposes of the act of 1903,
known as the Dick militia law.
The conclusions reached by the COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
MRS. MURDOCH BETTER
And Captain Murdoch May Sail With
The Fleet Monday.

New York. Dec. 13-The condition
Of Mrs. Murdoch, wife Of Capt. ). b.
Murdoch, commander Of the United
States battleship Rhode Island, has
taken decided turn for the better. ac-
cording to an announcement from the
Park Avenue hotel today. If the i'm
prOvement continues. the attendant
physician said the captain would b"
able to sail on his ship on the cruise t.
thr pacific Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
| letter Held For Postage
Nearly Costs Mans Life

thought telephoned the governor and
found that communication papers had
been mailed. Soon afterward the war
den was notified that a letter was be-
ing aeld at the postoffice for postage. 1t
was the ore containing the papers COM
mating the death sentence To life i'm
prisonmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
THE PRESIDENT NOTIFIED
That BattIeships are Ready to Sail for
Pacific Coast.

Washington, Dec. 13.-President
Roosevelt was formally notified today
that the Atlantic battleship fleet as
scmbled in Hampton Roads is in read
mess to proceed on its cruise to the
Pacific coast The notification was
made by Assistant Secretary New
berry who called at the White House
for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

mittee will be put in the form Of
recommendations and will be laid be-
fore the general convention of the Ma
tional Guard Association, which will
meet in Boston Jan. 10. Today the COM
mittee had talks with Acting Score
tary Oliver and with Gen. Bell and
other officers Of the general staff.
The committee includes Senator
Dick, president of the association, and
Gen. James Parker Of Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
WILLING TO BUY.
Shans Officials Offer to Purchase Con
cessions Of Pekin Syndicate.

Pekin. Dec 13-The officials of
Shansi province, where the Pekin syn
dictate has its many concessions. have
expressed their willingness to buy out
the syndicate for 100000 taels, ex-
planning at the same time that this
amount is IL times more than the syn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. ia letter
held for postage came near sending
John Solely of Cleveland to the gal
lows today. for the murder OF ms
sweetheart. Solely was condemned to
die. On receiving no word from the gov
ernor last night, the wardens prepared
TO execute Solely today, but on second
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Sixteen deer and four bears arrived at
Bangor on the various morning and
noon trains Friday which is quite 4
showing for this time of year. Thurs
days receipts were 30 deer. The total
receipts for the season to date number
2i57 deer. 10 moose and 40 bears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Mrs. Lonqworth Doing Finely.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE following
bulletin was issued at the White Honsf
tonight at $50 o'clock.
Mrs. Longworth had very good
day. She is progressing rapidly ANA
her condition is entirely SattSfac-
tni,v'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Queen CarOla's
Case Is Hopeless.

Dresden, Dec. 13-The condition of
Queen Garcia. wife of the late King
Albert of SaXony, who is suffering from
ncphritis is hopeless. The last sacra-
ments were administered today and the
Queen is not expected to live through
out the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

ship and on that evening Admiral
Evans and the officers Of the flagship
Connecticut will entertain on board thar
vessel the reception to be followed by
dancing on the decks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 13.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity for Saturday: Snow
or rain with slowly rising tempera-
ture; Sunday rain, followed by fair:
easterly to southerly winds increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
RAIN OR SNOW.

Washington, Dec. 13-Forecast for
New England: Fair in north. snow or
rain il south portions Saturday; sun
day rain or snow. increasing northeast
winds on the south coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

master general. Another item amounts
to $l97 900 for the construction Of nee
ce&ary buildings for two companies Of
the signal corps at Forts Riley and
IcavcnWorth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14
1904

1oc. cigar packed in boxes of 25 for
an appropriate holiday gift to a
gentleman. decl1.24
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-14

Tomorrow afternoon the football
teams of the Vermont and IN" KANSAS
will meet 10 decide the fleet Champion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
camphor from Florida.

The latest industrial possibility dis
covered in Floridas varied semi
tropical vegetation is the commercial
production of camphor. The cam
phor tree has been grown in many
parts of Florida as foliage plant and
curiosity, but it remained for the de-
partment of agriculture experts to
realize the commercial possibilities of
this exotic plant
During the last year a number of
trees in different parts of the state
were placed at the disposal of the de-
partment's investigators, and from
these so younds of camphor gum was
produced This, upon refining, proved
to be in every way a perfectly salts
factory substitute for the original ar
ticle.
1t is declared by the departments
plant experts that the camphor tree
can be grown to advantage in many
parts of Florida which have been
abandoned for orange culture, owing
to the danger incident to occasional
risitations of frost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
No Longer Novel.

When James P. Magenis was chief
deputy in the internal revenue service
he was stricken with a severe attack
of typhoid fever, and it was some
weeks before he was able to resume
his duties.
Before his illness his hair was lux
uriant, but after it bald spot began
to show, which was noticed by a dep
uty, who spoke to him about it.
Pardon me, JIM" he said, but
you are getting bald, and you know a
head of hair like yours is quite a
novelty these days.
YES" said Magenis, 81 have been
told my hair was quite a novelty,
but do you know" he said, and a
CLEAN of fun was in his eye, Il no.
tice since my illness. that every time
/ run my hand over the top of my
head the novelty is wearing or
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
SAID WOMEN MARRIED HIM.
Remarkable Excuse Put Forward by
French Bgamist.

At Versailles, France, recently q
baker was tried on a charge of polyg-
amy, having married : five women,
who are living and undivorced. The
pentagamist's defense was that he
had not married the women; they had
married him. When they proposed
he had not the courage to say no.
Neither money nor love, he said, had
prompted his nuptials; he was the
victim of the stronger wills of his
successive spouses. Of the five wives
three appeared as witnesses, but did
not prosecute, saying that their COM
mon husband was topper of whom
they were glad to get rid. He was
acquitted-on what ground does not
appear As all the years in which
the multiplex husband took wives
were leap years except 1881, in which
1T would seem that in four out of
the five cases the women had the
right to propose. But the man had
the right, even in the leap years, to
decline, and it was up to him at least
to explain to his fair suitors that he
was engaged. TIE establish the prin-
ciple that man is not responsible
for the number of his wives unless
he himself does the counting, would
be plainly against public policy. If
''Barkis is within that at once puts
all the responsibility on him, no
matter who managed the prelimi-
naries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
thoroughly Reliable.

If ever there was reliable and safe
remedy tits that old and famous por-
Gus plaster-Allcock's. 1t has been in
use for sixty years, and is as popular
to-day as ever, and we doubt if there
is civilized community on the face
of the globe where this wonderful pain
reliever cannot be found. In the selec-
ton of the ingredients and in their
manufacture the greatest care is taken
to keep each plaster up to the highest
STANDARD of excellence, and SO pure
and simple are the ingredients that
even a child can use them.
Allcock's are the original and gen.
uine porous plasters and are sold by
Druggists all over the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty, and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
fiance Starch. as it can be applied
much more thin1y because of its great
er strength than other makes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
WHITE BREAD
Makes Trouble for People with Weak
Intestinal Digestion.

A lady in a Wis. town employed a
physician who instructed her not to
eat white bread for. two years. She
tells the details of her sickness and
she certainly was a sick woman.
In the year 1887 I gave out from
overwork, and until 1901 / remained
an invalid in bed a great part of the
time. Had different doctors but moth
ing seemed to help I suffered from
cerebro-spina1 congestion, female trou-
Bile and serious stomach and bowel
trouble. My husband called a new
doctor and after having gone without
any food for 10 days the doctor or
dered Grape-Nuts for me. 1 could eat
the new food from the very first
mouthful. The doctor kept me on
Grape-Nuts and the only medicine
was a little glycerine to heal the
alimentary canal.
when I was up again doctor told
me to eat Grape-Nuts twice a day and
no white bread for two years. I got
well in good time and have gained in
strength SO L can do my own work
again.
MY brain has been helped so much,
and know that the Grape-Nuts food
did this, too I found 1 had been
that is I did not properly digest white
bread and some other food I tried to
live on.
Il have never been without Grape
Nuts food since and eat It every day.
You may publish this letter IL you like
10 it win help someone else" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Greek.
Mich. Get the little book. The Road
to Wc,lyiEe," In pkgs
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
Makes Plea for Dance.

It seems very great pity that some
determined effort cannot be made to
make dancing more popular. Nova
days, when exercise is a kind of re-
ligion to men and women alike it is
odd that one recommended by all doc
tors and recognized all the world over
and in all ages as an attractive pas
time, into which the art of fascination
largely enters, should be more and
more neglected among us.-Lady's Pic
torial.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

at times dizzy spells when everything
was a blur before me. The passages
of the kidney secretions were irregu-
lar and painful, and there was con-
siderable sediment and odor. I don't
know what I would have done but
for Doan's Kidney Pills I could see
an improvement from the first box,
and five boxes brought final cure"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
How,s This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney
for the last IS years. and believe him perfectly hon.
orabe in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. kINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials free. Price rs cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family pills % constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
Then They Went Of.

TT strikes. me that you are loaded"
said the pistol to the double-barrel
shotgun.
"Oh, not quite" rejoined the latter.
I'm only half-shot."
Whereupon they both exploded with
laughter.-Chicago Daily News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
Immediate Concerns.

so you have dismissed your for
tune teiler?'
YES" answered the car
Have you ceased to worry about
the futuree''
I'm so busy lodging the present
that l don't have time TO think abou
the future
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
Keeps Young by Outdoor {

Keeps Young by Outdoor Exercise.
Although James Bryce, the new
British ambassador to this country,
is IS years old, he has not by any
means exhausted his physical ener-
gies or his fondness for exercise in
the open. His favorite recreation is
mountain climbing, and he is presi-
dent of the English Alpine club.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

Freak of Dublin Corporation.
The Dublin corporation adopted
proposal to provide the captain and
mate of the mud barge Shamrock with
gold-laced uniforms of Irish manufac-
ture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

Isn't it strange that men who brag
always brag about something that
doesn't interest you in the least?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
A Word of Approvaj.

DO you think your congressman
does $1,000 worth or work every
year,
THAT amt the point answered
to him for not costing us s5o. 1000 or SO
in mistakes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

Garfield Tea (the Herb remedy which is
Guaranteed under the Pure Food and
Drugs Law) should be taken to regulate
the Liver, Kidneys stomach and bowels,
and to purify the blood.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
A Sumciency.

so you are not interested in Polar
exploration"
NO. answered Mr. Sirius Barker. s1
can Sc, enough fuel problems staring
US I'm the face right here at home
without annexing any more"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
TERRIsLE TO RECALL
Five Weeks in Bed With Intensely
Painful Kidney Trouble.
Mrs Mary Wagner, of 1867 Kossuth
avenue, Bridgeport, Conn, says: Il

was so weak
ened and gener-
ally run down
with kidney dis
ease that for a
long time / could
not do my work
and was five
weeks in bed
There was con-
tinual bearing
down pain, ter
rible backaches,
headaches a n d
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

You can also tell a man by the com
pany he doesn't keep.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight &c cigar. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

If you want to see man act silly
hunt up one who is jealous
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

Mr.. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children feethfng, softens the gums, reduces
Illumination, allays pain, wind collie &c bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02
Youthful Astronomer.

Robert H. Baker, formerly OF the
Amherst faculty, is assistant astrono-
mer of the Allegheny observatory At
the age of %.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

All for 12c postpaid In order to intro
duce our warranted seeds, and if you
will send Ice we will add one package of
Berliner Earliest Caulihower, together
with our mammoth plant, nursery stock,
vegetable and farm seed and tool catalog-
This catalog is mailed free to all IN
tending purchasers. Write to-day
John A Salzer Seed Co., Box w, La
Crosse. Wis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

Love your enemies-but not John
Demijohn-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

PILES CURED IN TO II DAX0.
PAZO OINTM EST is guaranteed any
of Itching Blind Bleeding Protruding Piles in
6 70 IA days money refunded. Soc
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color al
most twice as much as any other dye and
cost you the same l0c per package.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-02-02

a Big Bargain for II Cents Postpaid
The year of 1906 was one of prodigal
plenty on our seed FARMS Never before
did vegetable and farm seeds return such
enormous yields.
Now we wish to gain 200, 900 new Gus
TONERS this year and hence offer for l2c