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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22

The richest woman in Great ''r'a'' 10
Miss Emily Charlotte Talbot VINO owns
two magnificent estates which she inner
tied from her father, worth about w.
oO0, oat Another rich woman is Miss Alice
de Rothschild who is very cnartaoie anu
has q great hobby for gardening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE IN

The game shipments througlJSS5
up To early afternoon Thursday Al
ed to 10 deer and two moose, Wed4es-
days receipts were as deer and a rsoose.
The total shipments for the :'css4H
thus far amount to 175S deer and 1856
moose.
Howard Hayman. a blacksmith en-
ployed by the American Lumber co. 1T
Talmadge. 30 miles from Calais. WAS
terribly burned about the upper part of
his body Tuesday. Nov. ~. ny the eA-
plosion of four quarts of gasoline Whlch
became ignitcd as the result Of an error
on the part Of the injured man. ne
will recover.
The annual meeting OF tn" STOCK
holders of the European & North Amer
lean Railway was held "Wednesday al
ternOOn at the office of the Secretary
Charles B. Wyman, in the Union SD
ton. John Wilson. Esq. was ch"Se,'
to fill the vacancy caused by ire deat.
Of Hiram Fl. Fogg on the poarn u
directors which is now constitute" 40
follows: Franklin A. Wilson. td"dru
II. Blake, Charles II. Wood. Thomas u.
Coe, PhiIo A. Strickland, Frank lilnch-
ley. Gen. George Varney. John Wliso"
and Edwin g. Merrill. Following w
meeting OF the stockholders 'he
directors met and Franklin A. "lSo"
was chosen president and Charles D.
Wyman. treasurer and clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22

All the cars "f Russia have been
crowned in tn" kreniiin in Moscow. The
treasury of which contains the most
hiSt"r'" jewels and the choicest plate
now owned by the Russian crown.
There is S6oo,"o0,ooo worth Of gold
silver and precious stones in that
treasury. Among the more notable
items are basins Of gold as big as \
small bathtub and two card tables buil.
entirely of solid silyer.-Chicaro
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22
EAST VASSALBORO.

Mrs. VIM. II. Wood. aged -. died at
East Vassalboro, Nov. is. at the home
of her daughter. Mrs Arno Little. sur
rounded by her husband and five
grown UP children. She passed away
quietly like the going out of a candle.
without struggle. The husband and
10 grown up children mourn her loss.
Mrs. Wood and her husband had spent
50 years Of married life. the greater
part of the time being on farms in
Palermo and Searsmont. The past
year and a half they have lived at
East Vassalboro with Mr.. and Mrs.
Arno Little. Outside of her family
a large circle of friends mourn her loss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22
TiRiNG OF RELIGION.
Gen. Booth Says People Everywhere
Seem Troubled That Way.

Berlin. Nov. 21.-General Booth in
an address to the Salvation Army said
that people everywhere seemed to be
firing Of religion. He believed there
were two million persons in London
VIII" never entered a church.
1t was the sam" in Europe and
America and oven in heather countries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22

1T Is stated mat 3" much hal been
learned by tie flight Of 'tNrlIi Serun,.us'
10 London that its u.s. will he ilndoned
and that new ship with considerable
alterations. based on the experiences, of
tie flight will l." put in hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22

The largest mica mine in the "oi'a
is located ut Sydenham. Ontario So.
teen miles from Kingston. The product
is mostly amber mica, with some silver
amber, the highest quality mined. the
mine is one mile from the upper end OF
Sydenham lake and the mica IS trans
ported in bulk from the mine oy ia1s
to the railroad at Sydenham' where y
is shipped to ottawa for trimming III
the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22

y. Norway has twenty hospitals devoted
to TIE treatment Of lnprosv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-22

Nearly every Japanese follows the
trade or profession of his father.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-04

Fred and Johnson Virgins, OF
WaynesyilIe, are Speeding Che day in
the city,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-04
. y y ). y V + y y y y = y :, =

]. E. Fulford, Of Macon. spent yes
terday in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-04

julius QUO, Macon drummer,
spent yesterday in the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-04

L. r. Moore, of Atlanta, was Wis
itor to The city yesterday
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-04

Captain Howard. well known
and prominent Atlanta veteran is
spending a few days in the city
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-07-04

w IT, Fayae NOW living il Nor
folk, va, is s9oodins a few days in
the city.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
HIKING At ANNAPOLIS?
Running" Of Fourth Glass Men SAID
To BE Mid annoyance.

Annapolis. Md. Aug 19.-Hazing or running
Naval Academy, according to the members OF
that class, who are the against whom the
practice always directed. At the office OF
Captain Charles J. Badger. superintendent Of the
institution. however, it was said to-day that the
new administration had not discovered any In
dications Of the continuance Of the practice but
that under the new hazing laws little difficulty
would be experienced in nipping its re-establish-
ment in the bud. The practice as now said to
exist is mild and might readily come in the class
OF running differentiated from hazing by
the rlidshiprnen witnesses before the last court
martial
Besides some OF the old features. the new
Stunts" according to those who say they ex-
perienced them, include the elephant dance"
and the relay pie race." In the latter, which is
said to take place In the mess hail. relay teams"
of fourth class men are named and forced TO run
a in pie assimilation, runners" /. 2. and
being forced to wait until the cadet started just
before them has finished his slice of pie SO well
to be able TO talk again.
The elephant dance also feature re-
Gently devised consists in making a bunch of
fourth class chase each other around a table
with slippers other similar handy weapons
of offence and scoring hits" on the nearest por
ton of the fellow IN front. while at the
time keeping out OF the way of similar tag
gings" from the fellow immediately in the rear.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
HUGHES GIVES ITINERARY
Gorernor Announces Places He WM
Visit During Coming Trip.
(By Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Albany Aug. 19-Governor Hughes an
nounced tonight the itinerary of his trip 10
various parts of the state for the remainder OF
this month and the first part of September Inc
list includes several state fairs. The Governor,
il is expected will tell of of the difficulties
encountered by Governor of the Empire state
1t was said at the executive chamber tonight
that the Governor while away will inspect as
many of the state institutions as it is possible
He will return to Albany at intervals. The
itinerary follows:
August %. inspect Fourth Brigade camp
Farnham, Erie County; August 24. Chautauqua.
Chautauqua County; August %. Washington
County fair; August 2S. Lewis County Agricult-
uraI Society. LowviIle; August %. Geneva Ex-
pertinent Station celebration. Ontario County:
August 30 Delaware County Agricultural So
ciety. Delhi; September 3, Fulton County Agri-
cultural Society Johnstown: September 4. re-
view Third Brigade camp. Getz Mills, Jenerson
County; September :, dedication of Mckinney
monument, Buffalo: September~6. New York ana
Vermont Champlain celebration commission
and Vermont Fish and Game League. Biun
Point Clinton County: September lo, welcorle
Grand Army of the Republic convention at sara
toga in evening: September IL. review parade
of the Grand Army of the Republic. and sep
ternber -, State Fair. Syracuse
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
CONFER ON IMMUNITY.
no Statement by Bonaparte Until
He Hears from Lands.

Washington Aug I9.-Attoruey General
Ronaparte to-day made searching investiga-
ton TO determine whether the Chicago & Alton
Railroad was entitled to immunity from prose-
cution for granting rebates TO the Standard OH
Company. which was recently fined s2s.24O.OO0
by United States Judge Lands for accepting re-
bates from this road Mr.. Bonaparte was in
conference with District Attorney Sims, OF Chi
cago; Charles B. Morrison. special attorney for
the government in the Standard Oil cases;
Special Assistant District Attorney WDkerson
and counsel for the Rock Island Railroad. which
owns a majority of the stock of the Chicago &
Alton.
At the end OF the conference the Attorney
General announced that he would make no
statement until after he had further communi-
Gated with Judge Landis. which he hoped to do
without delay.
The decision in the case, 1t is said will de-
pend largely upon Judge Landis's reply TO the
Attorney General II the fact is established
that Mr.. Morrison promised immunity. and the
road carried out its agreement in good faith.
it is said that the Department Of Justice will
order proceedings against the road abandoned
Attorneys representing the railroad who took
part in days conference were Robert Mather
and Ralph NJ. Shaw. general counsel for the
Rock Island F. S. Hollins. chief clerk of the Chi
cago & Alton. who had charge of the rebattnG,
and E c. Howard. the auditor of the road who.
il is alleged. made the payment of the money
TO the Standard Oil Company, were also present
to answer any questions that the Attorney Gen
cral desired to ask
A transcript of the testimony taken in the
Standard oil hearings before Judge Lands in
the United States court was brought here by
District Attorney Sims for Mr. Bonaparte's con-
sideration Mr.. Sims left here for New York i'm
rnediateIy after tO-day's conference. and counsel
FOR the railroad company declined to make any
statement regarding what took place at the
ference.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
WHILE JUST OFF HOOK.
F1sks about among Motor Boats
and Disappears.

A real live whale Sunday afternoon
among the motor boats OF Sandy Hook by
eral men board the government tug Dal1elline.
They at first thought the animal wss motor
boat but efterward decided he had come to look
for HIS twenty brethren captured I'm the harbor in
1879.
Alexander McKeon and Matt" Concys, deputy
surveyors of the port; Assistant Counsel Andrews
and Jimmy Smith. OF the Surveyors ofhce were
the Dalzelline at the time. Jimmy nrst
sighted the whale when it several miles off
Sandy Hook, between the Scotland and Sandy
Hook lghtships. II appeared 10 be about sixty
feet long. II preached and blew six tunes. II is
said, and then started seaward- It seemed TO be
having jolly time among the motor boats. and
was considerate enough not to get too near them
The Dalzel!ne, which leased BY the govern
ment to that excursion boats are over
crowded and do not otherwise violate the steam
boat inspection laws. reached the Battery yester-
day afternoon for the first time after going out
Sunday. M. Coneys said they had caught the
power boat Elsie May Sunday running without
a license. The captain and owner. ANDY John
son. of Jersey City, had thirteen persons on board
as many life preservcrs necessary, but said
he thought his measurement papers enough of a
license. He told 10 appear IN this city before
the federal authorities.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
CHASE BURNING CAR.
Flremefe Fill dir scith Blue Smoke
after Hot Ran. .s

-Four fire engines and two fire trucks chased
a burning Second avenue surface car from
114th street to 10th street last night before
they could capture II and put out the flames.
There were no passengers in the Through
detective insulation it caught fire just 1t
reached 115th street Instead of stopping the
car the conductor gave the signal to the motor
man to go ahead at full speed.
At Hath street and Second avenue some one
turned in an alarm Of fire. This called out En-
gines 30, from 10th street, Second ave-
nue.: 3d. from 10th street Third avenue.
and S. from 115th street and Lenox avenue.
They accompanied by Trucks &c. from
114th street and Madison avenue. and IA. from
125th street and Madison avenue. They were
Joined by Engine SO, from Park avenue and
10th street.
The smoke was thicker around the after
the firemen reached IL than that caused by the
fire
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
BANK SOUNDS WARNING.
Southern People Counselled on Atti-
tude T0zcard Capital.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune-I

Baltimore Aug 19.-Reasons for the difficuity
in selling Southern securities are given in cir
cular letter sent out by Wilson. Colston & Co.
bankers of this city. The leading members OF
+he firm were Confederate soldiers Their letter
of warming says:
I'VE are pioneers in the introduction OF South
ern securities into friendly markets. and TINS
was very soon after the war. and We have since
done as much as any other house in providing
capital for the development of the South
I'VE view therefore. with regret ana appre-
henson. the present attitude Of the Southern
people through their legislatures. toward capt.
tai They do not pause to consider that many
millions of dollars were lost in Southern securi-
ties before they got on paying basis IL You
allow for all these losses it will be found that
there is no water in Southern securities TRis
attitude will surely have one effect-that capi-
tai will not continue TO go into the South as ii
has gone. Let real concern for the true IN
terests of the South take the place OF the pres
ont situation or suffer the inevitable conse
quences which are already apparent
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
GOVERNOR HANLY URGES CAUTION
Indiana's Executive Issues Another State
ment or Governmental Policies
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

Indianapolis Aug. 1s.-The fact that Of the
Indiana Republicans supposedly friendly to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's policies have severely criticised
Governor Hanly on account OF his Elkhart speech
has led the Governor TO discuss again the question
OF the policies OF tho national administration
toward corporations. In q statement to-day he
rays:
to correct them and take the shortest route 10 this
end. regardless Of precedent thought OF the
Danger TO which ii will lead This indicates a
dangerous condition OF the public mind. We can
not afford TO act except with great caution. espe
calIy In matters involving the relations of the fed
era, and state governments We have reached a
stage In the development OF federal policies where
thoughtful consideration is Imperative"
He reterates his opposition to a federal inheri-
tance tax and says that IT means contiscation IL
carried to its logical conclusion in the maximum
rate Of nearly 100 per cent"
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
EXPLOSION IN FORT.
4RTILLERYMEN INJURED.
One of Three Trying to Ertract
PosUder from Shell May Die.

With a shock that broke many windows on
the Fort Totten reservation. and with report
that could be heard in the town of Wh1testone
two and a half miles away, a charge of smoke
less powder exploded in the fort at 10 O'Clock
Yesterday morning. fatally injuring one man. W.
NJ Black a private Of the 101st Coast Artillery.
and seriously injuring Andrew Arthra ana j.
Srnedza privates of the SD Company
The men. under the direction of Ordnance Ser
geant Lee were extracting the charge from At
15pound shell-one of the most dangerous
duties that be assigned to-"heh Iile
powder exploded. Blacks eyes were torn from
their sockets his skull fractured and MS iei'
foot blown off 1t was said last night at the
post hospital, where the men were. that Black
cannot live Arthra and smedza were thrown
70 the ground by the force of the explosion The
former has badly lacerated back while Smedza
IS wounded in several places. The men are re-
ceivins every attention In the hospital from
Post Surgeons Charles L. Baker and ODay
They hold out no hope for Blacks recovery out
they say that the other men may pull through.
Portions of the exploded projectile struck ana
wrecked a house near by in which tons OF ammu-
milton are stored 1t was only by the prompt
action of those In charge that greater ACCIDENT
was averted for IL the fire from the exploded
charge had reached the powder In the store
house IL is believed that the Joss OF Hie "ouiu
have been great.
Colonel G. n. Whistler of the Artillery Corps.
who also has charge OF the army's school OF
submarine defence. ordered the injured taken TO
the post hospital as quickly as possible after the
accident Black comes from Newport Ienn-'
where 1t is said his parents live. Arthra ana
Smedza have families, but their addresses are
not known
Fort Totten reservation occupies l36 acres
opposite Fort Schuyler at the western entrance
to Long Island Sound Just now the soldiers
there are receiving instruction in loading and
firing the heavy guns and In laying mines and
In other submarine work. 1t is part OF the duty
OF the artierymen TO load and unload charges
OF powder from protectiles.
None Of the officers Of the fort We're able to
give definitely the cause OF the explosion. Some
sei6 that the tool with which Black was ex-
tracting the powder may have struck a sub
stance which produced a spark that ignited the
powder; others believed that the extra heat in
handling caused the explosion. and still another
theory was that spontaneous combustion caused
IT, the powder having deteriorated from long
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
YOUNG HARTMAN FIRED THE SPECIAL
Worked with Engineer on Fathers Train
in 120-Mile Wyoming Run.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

rBy Telegraph TO The Tr1bune.l
Laramie wyo.. Aug. 19.-Young Edward
Hartman, son of Z. H. Hartman. has made
reputation as fireman on the Union Pacific
road and on Saturday night he fired the loco
motive Of his fathers special train between
Laramie and Rawlins.
Hartman is making a trip over the system
with his son. AS the special was leaving Lara
mic the Young man climbed into the cab. hav
ing received permission from his father to ride
with the engineer to Rawlins Instead OF sit
ting down. however. young Hartman peeled of
his coat. grabbed shovel and began throwing
coal insisting that the fireman rest Hartman
stuck to the work during the 12O-mile run. and
brought the train in on time
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
ACCIDENT BRINGS GIRL FORTUNE.
Fourteen-Yea1-Old Niece of C. J. Root In
herits His $500 900 Estate.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Great Darlington. Mass. Aug. 19.-Charles j.
Root the wealthy manufacturer who. together
with his mother and aunt, WAS killed in the
automobile accident near here yesterday left an
estate valued at $500. 900. 1t was learned to-day
that under his will this fortune will go to his
fourteen-year-old niece. Miss Catherine Root,
who was In the machine with him and who Is
the only one Of the party Of five who Will sur
y,ve She was able to go to her parents homo
in Bristol. Conn. to-day. Miss Mary Root sister
Of Mr.. Root and tho fifth member OF the party.
lies unconscious in the Pittsfeld Hospital and
her death Is expected at any moment.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
MCLEAN FREE TODAY?
RepOrt That RaisuH Would GiUe
Him I'm to Sultans Uncle.

London Aug. 2O.-A special dispatch from
Tangier dated August 49, says that Caid Sir
Harry MacLean, the English prisoner OF Raj
suD was TO have been surrendered that day 70
Ell Merani, the uncle of the Sultan. and that he
70 70 he brought into AIcazar to-day. the Goth.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
PLANS NEW SHIPBUilDIN0 PLANT.

rBy Telegraph to The THbune1
Norfolk Va Aug 19.-Edward 8. Cramp. late OF
th. Cramp ShipbuiIding Company. of Philadelphia
- nov associated with George w. Norris. OF the
.,,,1,n. Arm OF Edward L. Smith & Co., OF Phila-
selph,a has paid 900 for 1000 feet frontage on
The main harbor this city. and will Immediately
hev,n the construction OF large shipbuding plant
In addition TO doing all kinds OF repai. "oIh. .s
-. ~ hitch viii have working capital Of $5oo.Ooo
~, y. .on.tructed on such Q scale as to be in a
o,,,,on To mako bids for the construction OF the
largest type Of oattleship. Edward s. Cramp VIII
he pres!dent Of tho concern
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
METEOR'S FALL SHAKES VERMONT.
Effect of Its Descent in Addison County Sim
liar to an Earthquake.

sf,ddlebury VT, Aug. 19.-Professor Samuel
Sheldon Of the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute.
went 10 Bristol Notch to-day to investigate the fall
Of a meteor which observed by many people
throughout Addison County early yesterday morn
ing physician who IL fall said that Il was
OF unusual brilliancy and size.
The effect Of its fall like that OF an earth
quake. the country within several miles OF the
scene of its landing experiencing shocks which
caused damage to many houses
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
RATE CONFERENCE IN ALABAMA.

rEy Telegraph 10 The Tr:bunel
MONTGOMERY Ala Aas. l9.-Governor Conner and
the states attorneys were in conference to-day
scaing tie enforcement OF the state railroad
rate laws. Tomorrow the Governor viii meet
representatives os the Atlantic Coast Line and the
Question
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
TO BUY LARGEST DIAMOND FOR KING.
TransVaal Assembly Votes to Make Rich Gift
in Return for Constitution.

Pretoria, TransvaaI, Aug. 19-In accordance
with the resolution introduced by premier
Botha, the TransraaI Assembly to-day, by q
20 - votes authorized the government 10 pur-
chase the Cullinan diamond, the largest In the
world. valued at 100000. as a present TO
King Edward in token of the loyalty and ap
probation OF the people Of the Transveal for
the bestosgaI of a constitution on the colony.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
,oses LEE EoR PACK oE CARDS

Anasbos Helvanar of No. 242 East 4lst street. lost
his life yesterday in an attempt to get pack
of playing cards from under the third rail al the
Grand Central Station. DIR. Sanford, the New
York Central Railroads physician. who was sum-
rnoned found the man dead when he arrived, and
said that the electric shock killed him. Helvanar
was employed a porter and saw the cards while
assina, down the platform
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
SPIES BUSY AT MCPHERSON? ?
Two Ja,Anese Reported to Have Made
Photographs and Sketches of Fort.

Atlanta, Aug. 19.-Two japanese were discov-
cred In the rear of Fort Mcpherson this after
noon 1t is said. taking views and sketches OF the
buildings and grounds.
former enlisted man. who said he observed
the Japanese, after talking with them told the
story OF the occurrence to the officers OF tho
Department Of the Gulf. The officers OF the
denartment say no action will be taken unless
other discoveries are made.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
CHICAGO TRACTION CASE APPEALED.

Chicago Aug. 19.-Judge Grosscup. In the United
states Circuit Court, to-day granted appeal
from his recent order directing that the properties
OF the Union Traction Company be leased to the
Chicago Railway Company. The appeal will be
heard September s.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
FLOOD DAMAGES BANANA CROP.

IBy TeleeTzfh % Ilne Ir15une-I
Mobile Aug. 19.-passengers arriving here from
Nicaragua to-day reported that there had been
severe food In TIE Bluedeids district Wnlch
~ouie probably result in loss OF about % per cent
"' Tue banana crop from that region This is tho
s'cone serious blow 10 the Bluefeids banana crop.
'se h-st coming last year, when hurricane de-
u-cysd almost eu Of the trees on the east coas:
g 11uasoe1m
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
GERMAN TOURISTS FALL TO DEATH.
Trio Plunges Down Distance of Two Thou
sand Feet While Climbing Jungfrau.

Berne, Switzerland. Aug. 19-The fate OF
three German tourists who had been missing On
the Jungfrau since last Thursday, was cleared
up to-day, when guides discovered their dead
Saes on q glacier below Rotthal-SattaL They
Aadfiallen q distance of two thousand feet
New-York tribune., 1907-08-20
TWENTY HURT IN IOWA WRECK.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Aug. ia passenger train
on the Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railroad was
wrecked to-day at keystone. thirty miles
of Cedar Rapids. Twenty persons were injured.
several seriously The wreck caused by the
train crashing into handcar twenty foot
ha