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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
LASPE FROM DECSNCY.
Prof. Sumichrast Thus Terms Gov
Swettenham's Action.

En-tun. Jan. c2-'The action Of Sir NJ
inaica in requesting the withdrawal of
the American naval force under Rear
Admiral Davis is characterized as an
"unwarranted and ineXcuSabln lapse
from deccncy' by Professor F. c. De
Sumichrast of Harvard University and
president Of the Victorian Club. one OF
tho leading British organizations in
this lily. in :; letter made publicc today.
Professor Sumichrast says in the course
Of his communications:
NO !iriton can read the paragraphs
of Sir Al"Xander'S letter, after the first
without a feeling Of profound shame
ard Indignation. The governor may
have expressed his own feelings. but
this he had absolutely no right to do;
and most certainly he has wholly mis-
represented the feelings of every right
thinking Brlton. He has Gone an in
calculablo amount of mischief and
strained the respect which one n2tur-
ally desires to entertain for persons
placed in positions Of authority and
therefore Of responsibility.
But | do earnestly beg our Amc"-
lean friends to believe that the indig-
nation they feel is exceeded by that
which fills every British breast at this
wholly unwarranted and ineXcusablt
lapse from dec"nCy.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
A RAISE IN PRICE.
All Grades Of Fins Writing Pooer to
Be Advance! Ten Per cens.

H1lyollc. Mass, Ian. 22-An in
creas" in tho price Of AL grades NJ fine
writing paper. amounting approximate
II to 70 pr cent. VIII soon bn made.
according IA the announcement Of one
Of the larg' II writing paper manu-
featuring companies in the country
tn" present cost nf fine writing pu0er
ranges from To 20 cents u pound ANA
some oF the extra fine qualities are
much higher. The newspaper grade of
paper will not b" affected ny the in
crease. Other firms are expected To
follow the lead VI the larger corpora
ton. which in its % mills III the city
anc else who're manufactures more
than - per cent. NJ thr left dried pa-
per. Tho daily oi::put ~ writing paper
in this city is estimated at 700 tons
For the past eight years there has
been no change i'll prices but recently
the increased cost in materials. the
advance in wages and shorter working
day following a protract"d strike three
years ago. lei to the decision to ad-
vance the price Of the product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
Capt. Tower and Haskell
Smith, Alias Davis,
Aralgned Before U. S. Com.
burlslgh Tuesday Forenoon.
Prisoners Plead Not Guilty and
Waive Examination.

Capt. Gilbert NJ. Tower Of Jonespor.
ard Haskell Smith. alias Davis, Of
Indian River formerly the master and
crew Of the fishing schooner Fortuna.
an account of whose arrest by United
States Deputy Marshals Hasty aEd
Haskell was given in the Associated
Press dispatches in the Tuesday morn
ing papers. were brought to this city
by those officers on train No. s Tuesday
morning. Capt. Tower was arrested
by Deputy Marshal Hasty.
The TWO men We're arraigned before
United States Commissioner Burleigh
at II O'Clock on a charge Of barraj !.
and through the advice or their coun-
sci, Frank l.. Dutton. waived an *
animation and entered a plea Of nor
guilty. They We're held in the sum ci
$4,000 each for appearance at the Feb
ruary term of III" United States dis
trict court at Portland, and being up
able to furnish the required securities
We're committed 10 kcnn. bee Jail
The charge of harrary Is applied to
all offerccs Of feloniously injuring 81
impairnG any vessel or cargo on the
high seas On the part Of the master.
owner Of sailors to the injuring OF any
person and includes all breaches oi
trust. Formally the penalty was death
but it was changed in 1897 to imprisOn-
ment for life. So far as has been as
certained this is the first case Of III,
kind that has occurred III tn. dis
trict, or any OF the neiShboring dis
1rictS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
THE WAITING STAGE.
Continued from Page One.)

ernmentS final course in repudiating or
condemning the governors action. This
explanation has not been received dur
irg :he early hours or the day, al
though a despatch reached here from
of the relief work without any mention
of the incident which caused the AM
orleans TO withdraw from the island.
This despatch was not dated, indicat-
ing that it was sent before he received
the governments request for an ex-
plantation.
Swettenham has been markedly lax in
I keeping the imperial authorize IS
informed regarding the situation at
Kingston and the present delay causes
much irritation here. The prompt
recognition in America that Swetten-
hams letter was the act of an individ-
ual is much appreciated here. Public
opinion continues to strongly denounce
the governor of jamaica although Il
small element takes the ground that
he should have a fair chance OF defend
ing himself. The Evening Standard
concisely sums up the prevailing senti-
ment as follows:
Sir Alexander Swettenham commit
ted the gross and objectionable blum
der of writing a letter to Admiral
Davis which was nothing more or less
than an insult and bore all the appear
ance oi a carefully studied insult. Eve
if he received NeXatiouS prOVOcation
from the Americans no shred of iustiti-
cation can be urged for the letter. Tn"
only course il leaves open to him and
to his countrymen is TO apologize to the
nation to whose officer II was directed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
COUNTY NEWS
WALDO.
NORTH PALERMO.

John Rowe went TO Massachusetts
Tuesday for q few days visit with
friends.
Ernest Parmenter returned homo last
week from a two-wceks' visit N Med
ford and vicinity.
Despite the terrible cold and blocked
roads. Mr.. ana Mrs. John Aldrich. Mr..
and Mrs. Seth Aldrich of Halloween. and
Mr. and Mrs. a. A. Springer OF Chelsea
came 70 NJ. J. Nelson's Wednesday to at
end their mothers funeral, returning
friday. y,,n
The funeral Of Mrs Ezra Aldricb
whose death at the age of 81 years and
, months was announced in last weeks
paper. was held at Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson's
her late home. Jan. i. Rev. Fl. w. Alb
hott officiating. Although Mrs Aldric,,
mad been in feeble health for a long
l'ii'e' the end came suddenly. as she was
confined I" her bed but one DAY. She
was most teEderly cared for bv hnr
dtuEhter, Mrs. Nelson. ana family who
W III IN their power to make her last
"tFS comfortable. Mrs Aldrich was .
i'"F OF rar" attainments. being n gentle
"oh'dh IN lis full sense and beloved bv
az VINO Knew her. Two sons and two
daughters, sister. Mrs. Burnham. and
many grandchildren mourn her loss. The
'treaVed family have the sympathy Of
an IN their great loss. She was hnrial
" re Marden cemetery beside her hus-
band who died in 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
OFFER NOT AUTHORIZED
Senator Dryden Makes Statement
About Alleged Bribery Attempt.

Trenton. y. j., Jan. 22--I'nited States
Senator John +. Dryden. tonight gave
out statement relative to the publ
caion in an afternoon newspaper OF an
affidavit by former ASSemblyman Hol-
man, to the effect that he. Holman.
was approached i've years ago by
Thomas Palmer ana offered $1,000 "a
vote for Mr.. Dryden for United States
senator and upon his refusal /" enter
tain the proposition an offer Of $4,000
was made. IIolmans affidavit conclud-
ed by saying that he told Palmer he
was "Not in that kind Of business
Senator Dryden in his statement de
MES any partnership with Palmer. who
is now dead and who. Mr. Dryden says
was recognized professional legisla-
tive agent. Mr.. Dryden sage that no
one was authorized by him to make
Holman any offer and he charges This
matter has been trumpcd up by my Op-
ponents to injur% my candidacy"
The Legislature will vote in joint SEES
sion tomorrow on the selection of Mr.
Dryden'S successor. The outlook is
that there will be Il long deadlock
There are rumors that Mr.. Dryden will
eventually withdraw. but these lack
confirmation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
NO MORE PASSES.
New Hampshire Forbids Legislature
to Accept Free Transportation.

Concord. y. IL. Jan. 1.-The New
liamp> hire Senat" PASSED a hill today
prohibiting the members of tn" LC"iS.
laturc from receiving free tranSporta-
ton on any railroad The bill will re-
COW" concurrent consideration in the
House during the afternoon. when it
is expected tt2t il will he passed:
The text Of the bill follows.
mo railroa company shall issue any
pass or free transportation TO any
member of til" General Court on 10 any
member of his family.
"Sec:iou - ANY member of the Gen
eral Court accepting such Il pass or
free transportation during the session
thereof. The same. shall he fined not
less than 500 nor more than $1,000.
Section ,. All act ana parts Of acts
Inconsistent with this act are hereby
repealed and the act shall take effect
upon its passage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
NEED NOTHING MORE.
New York Relief Committee Will Stop
Work for Kingston, Jam.

New Yolk. Jan. 22.-The stricken
city Of Kingston, Jam. has Il plentiful
supply of food and clothing. according
to Il cabl"grHm received today from
Gov. SWcttcnham by the New York
Kingston relief committee The cable
gram says til" harbor is now clear and
that the only assistance now
needed is in the direction
of rebuilding the city In view
Of this information the committee na4
amouncl that nothing further will b.
done for the time being. but that con-
frmation by letter will b" awaited be. =
fore the committee disbands. Contri-
buttons already in hand. the cnmmittre
says. will be disposed of in accordance
with the confirmation of the cables by
mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
REFUGEES INDIGNANT.
Continued from Page One.)

minor ways we were made to feel the SUI
and found the much alked-of bonds Of
blood and language when tested 10 be Il
Tcckery and 4 diplomatic phantom.
therefore we declare cur resentment
and condemnation. this utterarcc being
the Joint expression of the passengers in
common assembly on board the Prin:.
Eitnl Friedrich. Jan. 81. 1907
Sections six and seven were ''cXcise,l
for reasons of policy" when the resolu-
tions We're first adopted but later REIN
serted. The Americans had to wait for
the arrival of the Prinz E,itel at Kings
ton. and during that time all Ct them
SLEPT on the Hamburg-American dock.
we lay down on the planks and on
sacks. piles of which reached almost tn
the ceiling said \. D. Hallman Of Nor
ristown. IA. Who was one Of the IL
passenger IA thu vessel The men Were
glad ennn@n ID ~. ant- shelter. hut with
the Port Kingston lyin~ rcari,v. her
decks c.ran and empty, We thought Tia
captain might take the WON. on board.
He refused. however, as the resolutions
STATE.
on 1ucSuaN llGht. While the refugees
were sleeping the Pert Kingston blew
off . lot of steam The loud noise crea,-
cd 4 panic on the dock One man jumped
down from a pile of sacks and sprained
his ankle 50 badly he was laid up during
the entire trip to New York. The mae
tivity and nftficiency Of the authorities
was everywhere apparent"
The scenes on the IIobOken pier when
the Frinz Eitel arrived this afternoon
were pathetic. Relatives of the hone
corners were laden down with OvprcoatS
and warm wraps which they felt The ref
ueees would need The ship arrived il
tie midst Of q snow storm. Almost the
first person down the gang plank was Il
young man wearing a Panama hat. Then
came an elderly gentleman wearing whit
| canvas shoes only partly concealed by
officer had little work TO do. The tray
elers Lad heard Of the 'Swettenham incl
dent" through the papers which the pilot
brought On board off Sandy Hook
II. S. NipoLd of Montreal, Que. head OF
the Canadian Produce Co, who was ut
the Kingston office of the company at
the time of the earthquake. returned on
the I'rinZ F.itcl with his wife and daugi-
| ter Mr.. Eipond had an almost miracll-
| lous escape. The building in which ho
was at work collapsed and five persons
| in the building were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
MAY DEMAND RECALL.
Publication of Letter to Admiral Davis
peepens Feeling Against Swettenhan.

Kingston. Jan 22.-The publication
today in the Daily Telegraph of Gov
Ell nor SWettenham'S letter to Rear Ad-
niral Davis has greatly intensified the
resentment of the residents against
the governor for rebuffing the tenders
OF American assistance, and there is
a movement on foot here to demand
the recall of the governor. A small
minority, mostly officials. support Gov
ernor Swettenham and their views
were voiced today by the Rev Mr..
Graham. pastor of the Methodist
church. who declared that the governor
was justified in resenting the landing
of armed Americans. This is Il Brit
ish colony. not Cuba or Il Spanish
American republic" he said.
The correspondent of The Associated
Press sought Governor Swettenham
today and spoke to him of the Davis
incident. The governor said that he
had not invited Rear Admiral Davis t.
land sailors. Asked if he endorsed the
action taken by Rear Admiral Davis.
the governor replied: "That is q mat
ter between myself and Rear Admiral
Davis. to whom | must refer YOU"
The governor said that his reference
in his letter to Rear Admiral Davis t
Il tramp pllaging the house of Il New
York millionaire, was merely Il jocul:lr
parallel.
A meeting of the relief committed
WAS held here today on the call of the
governor. to discover the precise con
dition attending the Indifference be
tween the governor and the admiral
AT the close of his meeting and mr, r
having read Gov. Swettenham's letter
t" Rear Admiral Davis, the Most Rev.
f-nos Nuttall. archbishop of jamaica.
sought the governor to talk the mat
tar over with him, saying that if he
found the conditions warranted he
would send personal explanatory
cablegram to President Roosevelt. The
archbishop was unable to see the gov
crnor, owing TO the latter's absence Il.
headquarters; he will see him tonor-
row.
Archbishop Nuttall said to The Asso-
GATED Press correspondent that he
greatly regretted that any action had
been taken which might make tho
Jalnalcans appear ungrateful for the
generous aid of the United States.
vale as Il matter of fact they wclcom-
INT warmly. II" said he approved the
governors desire to cnicavor to inSDir.
IN" JamaicamS with the sentiment of
s"ifhelp but that this was 10 excuse
for the rejection Of American aid
Iher" Vet remain much to be done
u relieve IN" suffering of the people.
/" provid" shelter for them. ana to
- ma, f.,1s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
kidReys and Liver Affected.

Mrs. Carrie King, 730 North Cascade,
Colorado Springs, Col, writes:
''Peruna has been my favorite and
only household remedy for nearly five
years. ! have suffered for years with
biliousness, and kidney and liver
trouble. If ! caught n little cold, the
pains We're increased, and backache and
headache were Of frequent occurrence.
"However, Pcrana cured n1e-twelve
bottles made ne a new and healthy
woman. For three years have enjoyed
the best of health. 7 keep Pcruna CON
stantly i'll my home, if my husband or
catch cold or feel indisposcd, a few doses
of Peruna never fail TO restore u.s."
Mr.. NJ. I. Gaffney, Corpus Christi,
Texas, writes:
~ can certify TO the truthfulncss Of
PerIna rs q cafar-h cure, and am rec
commencing it to every one. am prac-
tically well of the catarrh i'll my nose,
throat and head"
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR RI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
SAVED CREW OF TEN.
Steamer Corporal of Glasgow Found
crs-Men Landed at Portland.

Portland. Nc. Jan. 22-Thc British
steamer HurOna. Capt Dorward, which
arrived today from Middlesboro. Eng.
with freight, picked up the entire
crew Of 10 men of the tramp steamer
Corporal Of Glasgow AMI landed them
at aberdeen. Scotland. When one day
out "f Middlesboro the Corporal which
was bound from Penvance 20 Lcith
with china clay, was caught in a
storm off the coast down and she was
in bad condition when the Hurona
found her. Owing to the seas. which
wrr" cunning heavily. and the vessels
dHmHCAd condition it WAS considered
unadVisdble and practically impossible
t. tow her and she was abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

II. A. Houlehan has received ~
ter from his brother. George .. h'u'
chan of Washington. d. c., telling
the latter's promotion to the positio-
of assistant chief clerk in the li.S
state commerce department. lie
cecds John c. Clipper, VINO Iecen.,.
resigned to enter the real estate uua
mess in Washington. Mr. Clipper 10.
passed several summers In Garuii,e'
and has numerous friends mere ~.
Eoulehan in his letter mentions 30
he is indebted to Congressman
leigh for the promotion and says c.
that this is the third time he mas o.
promoted through the efforts Oh ".
congressman. Mr.. Houlehan mas D TI;.,
in Washington 10 to IL years.
many friends are pleased to learn =
his success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
Kidney Disease, First Stage
Promptly Relieved By Pe=ru=na.

THE first stage Of Bright's Dis
/ ease of the kidneys is known
as the catarrhal stage.
Catarrh Of the mucous membrane
lining the kidneys is the first act OF
a drama that often ends as
tragedy.
To stop the catarrh is to head of
the disease.
If Bright's Disease can be relieved
during the catarrhal stage all VIII
be well.
Peruna has achieved a reputation
for mitigating catarrh OF the IN
ternal organs.
This explains why Peruna has
been used with so much success
0E in kidney diseases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
RIVER GOING DoWn.
Flood Waters Of Ohio Recedc a Foot IN
"a Hours-Stili Subsidirg.

Cincinnati. O., Jan. 2o-TWcnty-fnur
hours after the crest of the flood had
passed this point. tn" ohio river had
down one foot and the slow recession
continued steadily. Cui,;cr weather
was promised for tonight ana tomor-
row and the relief organization re-
doubled their efforts to care for those
suffering from lack Of shelter or food
Many instances Of peculiar hardShips
were reported during the day. and
new cases We're hourly added. II still
too early for estimates of damage. The
railroads began preparations for tn"
resumption OF regular traffic although,
It will he several days before the tracks
will be safe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

1t is Semi-"t'icially announced that
Brig. Gen. William :. McCaskcy. com
manding the military department nf
Texas. will b" promoted to the grade
of major general "n statutory retire
ment April II. next of Major General
James +. Wade, commanding the At
lantic division at New York. The pre-
sent understanding is that Col. Charles
b. Hall. 18th. Infantry. in command Vt
the infantry and cavalry school at
Fort Leavcnworth. Kan. will bc ap-
pointed to the vacancy in the list OF
briCadicr generals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
iWILLIAM F.L0THAMER z

Mr.. William F. Lothamer, former
president OF the Boss BARRIERS Union, a
noted politician and at one time chair
man of the Democratic State Central
Committee, writes from 1906 South 4th
Ave, Minneapolis, Mimi:
'For years I suffered with severe
disease OF fl,e kidneys. would have
pafTs All ever my body, an" at times
have such dizziness i'll my head that |
could not see nor work.
"Nights 1 would often be awake with
pain so 1 could get no rest. | spent
hundreds of dollars on doctors and
drugs, and had ceased to have faith il
either.
"My druggist told me ono day of the
praise his customers gave to Feruna,
and advised me to try il, offering to re-
turn my money if it did not help me.
l purchased few bottles. I kept getting
hotter. The medicine did its work.
and IL four months l was well EIaE. "
EE PE2IlNA Al MANIAC FOR 1912
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
DEPLOREp BY PEOPLE.
Mayer TAFT Sends CabIcgrarl to Mayor
of Philadeiphla.

Philadrll hia, Jan. I'm response of
an Offer OF aid, sent by Mayor Weaver
ct this city, the morning after tn
Kingston earthquake, the following
cabl"Grlm was received To-Day:
"kingst' n, ia. Jan. Many thanks.
Money ana building material urgently
required. Departure or warshirs de-
niored ~ people. CsignoD TAFT, Nay
Or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
NO RELIEF REQUIRED.
Report of Ontario's Commercial Agent
at Jamaica

Ottawa. Ont. Jan. 1.-THE depart :
,n"nt of trade ana commerce has re-
C"ived the following cuhieEram from its
commercial agent in jamaica:
Earthquake followed by fire 1ith.
Largo loss u lif" ana Individual loss
Kingston. Island not seriously affect
o.! otherwise. No relief required Have
information published in principal cen
tcrs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
] JAS. Nj. POWELL
Catcrrla OF the Bladder.

Mr.. James N. Powell, 43l Kensington
street, Kansas City, Mo-, writes:
"About four years ago l suffered with
a severe catarrh of the bladder which
caused continued irritation end pain.
/ was miserable, and could not stand
up or walk for any lengk Of time with
out extreme WEAKNESS and pair.
II began taking Peruna and it greatly
relieved me, and III eleven weeks l was
completely cured, and felt like g new
MANI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23
Ex- Governor Higgins Better.

Orleans. y. ". Jan. 22.-At go to-
night. Dr. Hubbard give out the follow
ing statement regarding the condition
OF Former Governor Higgins:
MI. Higgins has made a slight but
distinct change Tor the better in the
last l. hours. | consider this to be a
mere temporary Improvement. 1t may
last some days. but most likely only
for some hours"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

The following advertised letters re-
main at the Gardiner post office; MIS-
N. II. Davis, Miss Helen d. Darby
Mrs. w. f. Easterbrook, Mrs. FRANK
Huxley, Mrs. Milliken. Mrs. Pearl
Mann, Mrs. A. c. Reynolds. 176 Indiana
Hamilton Co., NJ. French E. II. hunt
MI. Frank f. Hutchings. Arthur
Handy, DR.. +. c. Lyford. Mr.. W. =
Rollins, Mr.. George II, Randall, II. =
Williams, Mr.. George Winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

Maine Central engineers are engas-
"a in making plans, preparatory 10
changing the trestle work below the
station here to allcw a passage for the
cars which will run over proposed ex
tension of the electric road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

The Rhode Island Legislature rrrr ain.
deadi"cked on tho question of selecting
United States senator to succeed Sen
ator George Peabody Wetmorc. Tw1
ballots were taken Tuesday hut thev
showed y" material chang. from those
OF last week. Col. Goddard stil lead.
with Al votes. Col Col received Is Sen
ator Wetmorc 81 and former Gov. Itter
l. Fifty-siN votes are necessary for 4
choice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

The electric car Worromontogus lost
q bolt from the brake-beam while COM
ing through Farmingdale on the 91'
trip yesterday morning and as a result
was delayed and held the Hoyt's ex-
press car here until 1915. Another car
arrived in the meantime and took care
of passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

A rather pathetic case was brought
up III the police court yesterday morn
ing when an old man. rather feeble
ard apparently with no means Of get
ting food or shelter answered a charge
% yagrancy. He was sent 10 JAIL
which was the best thing the court
could do for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-23

Steel ties exclusively are to be based
on the Bessem,r and Lake Erie rail-
way hereafter. according TO an an
nouncment made by Chief Engineer
Porter.