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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-13

national balloon races was, in the opln.
ion of General George B. Davis, judge
advocate general of the army, %unconsti-
tutional. This opinion is also shared
by Acting Secretary Of War Oliver.
General Davis points out that the pro-
cedure was in violation of the act OF
congress approved June IS, 1878, which
forbids the use of United States troops
as a posse comitatus to execute the
laws except under such circumstances
as may be authorized by the laws of
congress and the constitution of the
United States. The curse pursued,
says General Davis, ''tends to divert
troops from their legitimate duty" and
he urges that the law and the army
regulations bearing on the case be
brought to the attention Of all officers
in the army who are in the exercise OF
important military commands.
Against Contract Canal.
The annual report of the isthmian
canal commission shows expenditures
up to date of $4S,2S5, S8O.37 and graft
flying progress in the work. On June
80 the total force of skilled and unskill-
ed laborers was 29,446, an increase of
10000 over the previous year. The
death rate among employees for sew
eral years past shows a marked i'm
provement in health conditions. mainly
due to sanitation, better housing facili-
ties and better food supplies. The re-
port strongly recommends the con-
tinuation of the work by the national
government direct and not through q
contractor or syndicate of contractors.
May Resort to CONSUMPTION.
One Of the features of the annual re-
port of General F. C. Ainsworth, ad-
jutant general Of the United States
army, which has called forth no little
comment throughout the country is the
statement that if present conditions
continue there will be nothing for the
government to do to secure men for
the military service but to materially
increase the pay of enlisted men or re-
sort to CONSUMPTION. The report shows
that the deficiency below the author
lied strength of the army on Oct. Is,
1906, was S,046. while in October, 1907,
it was 2O,535. Among the reasons CIV
en- for this falling off is the strong
competition which the government en-
counters from private employers, who
offer higher pay and more attractive
conditions.
First BattIeship Retired.
The second class battleship Texas.
first armor clad vessel OF the modern
navy, has been ordered out Of commits
sion at the Norfolk navy yard, where
| she had been held in reserve for a year..
So many accidents had happened to
her that she was regarded as a hoodoo.
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OOOuI tAC SubJSSSS
but it is apparent that the govern
ment is interesting itself deeply in
the problem Of air navigation. The
manager for the Wrights still denies
that they had sold to any government.
Army Horses to Race.
The military authorities Of the de-
partment of the east have accepted the
invitation of the Washington Jockey
club to hold a speed contest Of army
horses at the Bennings track. Washing
ton. on Thanksgiving day. Horses rep
%resenting eight troops of different cav
airy and artillery organizations of the
United States army will participate.
A cup for the winner of the race and a
purse Of 5000, to be divided among
those who secure inferior places. have
been provided by the club.
Presidents Act illegal.
The act of President Roosevelt In Or
dering federal troops to assist the Aero
club Of st. Louis at its recent inter
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-13
LEGAL-CRIM1NAL
Control of State Railroads.

VI SbCsS sAdst SoASs
Judge Sanborn in the United States
court Of appeals at st. Paul has given
a decision directly opposed to a recent
decision in the United States court for
the Sixth district. This latter contend
ed that a railroad becomes subject to
the railroad cross the border Of the
state. Judge Sanborn says the power
to regulate commerce among the states
"is paramount to all the powers Of the
states. If the Independent and lawful
exercise of this congressional power
and the attempted exercise by a state
Of any of it's powers impinge or con-
fict. the former must prevail and the
latter must give way"
Adams Jury Disagrees.
The jury at Rathdrum. Ida, which
has been trying Steve Adams for the
murder of Fred Tyler was unable to
agree and was discharged. Adams was
admitted to bail in $4,000. 1t is ex-
pected that he will be rearrested on
the charge of numbering Arthur Col
Inns at Telluride, Colo. in 1902.
Common Law to Catch Trust.
Attorney General Dickson Of Colora-
do is the latest convert to the theory
that the common law is sufficient to
abate the trust evil. He has begun &C.
tion thereon against the state combi-
nations of grocers and coal dealers
which have boosted the prices of food
and fuel until the public is wild to
down them by fair means or other
wise. If the cas- is proved. showing
secret and monopolistic practices, an
injunction is to follow. the violation of
which will be punishable with fine or
Imprisonment or both. Dickson, in
supporting the railroad commission
law before the state supreme court,
charges the opposition with adding
fuel to the flames of popular passion
which would surely result in confisca-
tory legislation later on. '
Alabama Railroad Enjoined.
The federal court at Montgomery,
Ala, has granted an order restraining
any officer or other individual from
putting in force any Of the rate laws
passed by the legislatures extra SEES
sion, action being taken upon the ap-
plication of the Central Trust company
of New York, which owned the second
income mortgages of the Georgia Cen
trail, the Louisville an6 Nashville and
allied lines. 1t is alleged that If the
new laws go into effect the roads will
be unable to ri enough to pay these
obligations and that it will be depriv-
ing them of property without due proc
ess. This order, which was issued by
Judge Thomas G. Jones, places Gov
ernor Conner and the state where it
was before the extra session.
P%ettibone's Trial Begun.
The trial Of George A. Pettibone for
completely in the murder Of former
Governor Steunenberg Of Idaho was
begun at Boise Nov. q. James H. .Haw-
ley opening for the state and Clarence
barrow leading the defense.
Maxwell Commits Suicide.
Howard Maxwell. ex-president of the
Borough Bank of Brooklyn. who
was recently indicted and held under
heavy bail for criminal proceedings in
connection with that institution, COM
mitted suicide at his Brooklyn home
On Nov. % by cutting his throat.
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TT
Must Buy Supplies Abroad.

Must Buy Supplies Abroad.
Rear Admiral M. e. Mason, chief of
the bureau Of ordnance Of the navy
department, in his annual report
strongly urges legislation that will au-
thorize the department to purchase
ordnance, projectiles. powder and tor
pedoes in limited quantities abroad,
such material to be admitted free Of
duty. This recommendation is based
on the statement that the domestic
manufacturers are unable to supply
these articles within q reasonable time.
U. s. Buys AeropIane?
Despite denials on the part of gov
eminent officials, there is a persistent
report that the United States govern
ment has purchased from the Wright
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brothers the con-
troll of their "heav-
Ter than air" fly
ing machine. The
Wrights have been
in e EUROPE for
some time, and it
was generally sup
posed that they
were negotiating
for the sale Of
their machine to
foreign govern
ments. Much Sc
crecy is thrown
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-13
KEEPING TAB
ON THE WORLD

Official Third Termers Rebuked.
Bryan Calls at White House.
Fowler Criticises Governments
Financial Course -President
Apportions State Patronage by
Casting Lots-Corte|you Stops
Note Issue-0pposes Building
Canal by Contract - Douma
Strikes Out Word Autocrat.
Portugal Denies Revolution.
First Train Through East River
Tunnel = Adams Jury Dis
agrees-Common Law to Fight
Trusts.
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action of the
government in
its attempt to
relie We t b G
financial crisis.
Especially did
he d%eprecate the
issuing of the
interest bearing
certificates. ae
thought there
was no neces-
sity for such a
course and that
it would prove
a dis
factor in the flu
ture, increasing,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1907-12-13
POLIT1CAL

Fowler Assails Cortelyou Plan.
Representative Charles N. Fowler,
chairman of the house committee on
banking and currency. in a recent
statement criticised most severely the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
Senator Albert J. Beverage
Married In German Capital.

Berlin. Aug. Miss Katherine Ed
Eddy. first secretary of the American
embassy here, and Senator Albert J.
B,vcridse, Of Indiana, were married
here today. Tke civil rite, according
to the German requirements, took place
in the registrars office at noon and
the religious ceremony which occurred
half an hour later. at the American
embassy, technically within American
jurisdiction, was performed by the Rev.
Thomas c. Hall, professor of theology
at the Union Theological Seminary, Tor
merry pastor of the Fourth Presbyter-
ian church. Chicago.
T.. L. Mccain of Greenfield, Ohio. a
cousin Of Senator Beveridgc. and j. C.
Schafte" Of Chicago, were the wit
ncsses at the civil marriage. Senator
William T. Dillingham; of Vermont
was The best man.
Both services were of the most sim
rle character. only relatives and Il few
intimate friends being present Among
them were Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus \.
Eddy, parents Of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs. Spencer Eddy, Commander w. j.
Howard, United States naval attache.
and Mrs. Howard: Col. J. p. Wiser.
United States military attache. ana
secretary Of the embassy. Basil Miles.
secretary of the American embassy at
Nicrna. y. 'ShaughnesSy, third sec
rotary of the American embassy here;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
BOLD BANDITS
Hold Up MiIwaukee's May
Or at Pistol Point.
Show Of Gold Star Scares Them
and Prevents Robbery.
Police Are Looking for Offender
But Find No Trace.

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. An at
tempt was made last night on the
White Fish Bay road to hold up May
or Sherborn NJ. Brecker. The mayor
and his chauffeur were speeding along
toward the Country Club when sud-
denly a short distance ahead a light
was swung back and forth across the
road.
Tho mayor, who was driving, shut
off the power and put on brakes,
thinking that some accident had hap
penad or there was brake in the road
When he had brought his automobile
to a halt, he found himself looking in
to the mnzZle of a revolver. A voice
from the darkness said:
"Now then. turn over whatever you
have with you and do it quick"
Mayor Brecker pulled back his coat
showing his star and replied:
This is all that 1 have with me just
now"
The highway men took q glance at
the gold star and. evidently thinking
they had held up police official. shut
off their light and made a jump for the
fence at the side of the road, disappear
ing quickly. Mayor Brecker proceeded
to the Country Club and from there tel
cphoncd the police. Detectives were
scrt out at once, but no trace of the
hoidup men has been found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
HolingswIoTth & Whitney
IT Co.,
Co. After Privileges
Owned BY Great Northern Paper
Company al Madison.
Water Sufficient TO Generate Many
thousand Horsepower.

Madison, Me-, Ahg. 7-(SpeciaD.- The
IlollinGsworth & Whitney CO. is nego-
tiating with the Great Northern Pa
per co. for the purchase of all the
land and water privileges belonging to
the latter company at Madison, from
the point where the Jones brook, 50
south Beyond the Norrdgewock line. 1t
is understood that 4 satisfactory agree
Inent has been reached and it only re
mains to prove that the titles are al
clear and perfect to close the deal
This sale will include the massive &C.
ment bull,head, buildings ami cxcava-
tiuns where the work was carried on
by the Great Northern in 1902. Just
what the IIollingsworth a Whitney 90
intends to do is not known but it is
not to be expected that it will let q
piece of property like this run To waste
II the work is taken up at the point
where it was left five years ago and
4pushe1 forward this place will again
be the center OF one Of the largest bu;i-
ness boonle in the State.
The waterpower in this purchase eX
tends from the Mitchell eddy down 10
Bon.Lazeen rips, d distance of six or
seven miles and viii give several hun
drrd thousand horse power. Besides
land on both sides of the river there is
4 solid Wall OF masonry across from
the mainland to BlackWCllS island
about 80 feet long, IS feet high and -
feet broad on top slanting toward the
bottom. to q distance of FIVE feet on each
side making the base nearly A. feet in
thickness. All that remains to Ge done
to put this bulkhead in shape is fitting
the iron work and putting in the gates.
At The foot Of The island. about 300
yards below the head gates. is the
wheel pit This is about 100 feet square
and 40 feet deep, cut from tho solid
rock. The rock which is blasted for the
buildincS sites is the best kind in the
country for making the concrete and
crushed rock mason work with which
It was the plan OF the other company
to build the foundation AMI it will not
he Il hard job to set the machinery on
the spot ready for work again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Consul General A. NJ. Thackara and
Mrs. Thackara, Mrs. and Miss Birch
of Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Schaf-
fer, Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Mccain, Miss
Mccain, the Rev. DIR. and Mrs Hall
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mum.
The principal drawing room of the
embassy was converted for the occa-
sion into a provisional chapel, contain
ing small altar befor which Dr. Hall
stood, with q background Of plants.
Augustus NJ. Eddy, father Of the bride.
gave her away. Her wedding gown was
Of white satin trimmed with lace and
had long train.
After the ceremony wedding break
fast was given at the house Of Spencer
f. Eddy Amba ssadOr Tower proposed
the health Of the bride and groom. to
which Senator Beveridge responded.
Several hundred congratulatory tele-
grams and cable messages were re-
ceivcd, including one from the mother
of Mr.. Beveridge from Champaign, Ills.
and messages from President Rouse
welt. Senator Allison, James Whitcomb
Riley, most of the senators, many
members Of the House and political
friends all over the United States
Large numbers of cable messages con-
tnued to arrive after the departure Of
MIR. and Mrs. Beveridge from Berlin.
They were forwarded to Dresden.
where the bridal couple will make
temporary stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
BIG BOULDER DEDICATED
As Memorial to the Hardy Mariners o
Falmouth, Mass.

Falmouth, Mass. Aug. THE drdi-
cation Of 4 rugc 3.-ton boulder rs Il
memorial to tho hardy mariners Of
Falmouth. and the announced presence
at the ceremony of Governor Guild
proved an inventive to large crowds
here today, in connection with the ex-
erciscs COMMUNICATING the landing of
Gosnold 305 years ago.
After lunch a reception to Governor
Guild had been arrangcd 1T which
Rear Admiral c. II. Rockwell. retired.
was Il speaker. An historical pageant
depicting the different stages in the
three centuries Of history Of the old
town, preceded the dedication Of the
mammoth boulder. which was the gift
of Mrs. a. y. Ripka.
During the day GOV Guild had as
an escort the six surviving sea cap
tains Of the towns famous Whaling
fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
FORTY YEARS
Al Hard Labor for Leader
Of Gang Of Burglars.
Stiff Sentences Also Handed Out
to His Followers.
Man Who Turns States Evidence
Gets twenty-five Years.

New York. Aug 7.-August Van FAN
RIG. the convicted leader of gang of
burglars who trrroiiZcd Nassau count y
residents for nearly six months was
sent To Sing Sing prison today for 4
term of 40 years at hard labor, by
County Judge Jackson at Mineola, l..
|. Christian Schlans, another member
Of the gang. who turned States evil
dcncC, was sent to Sing Sing prison for
- years and his mother, Mrs. Alma
5, Hang, who pleaded guilty of recciv-
ing stolen goods, WAS sent to Auburn
prison for five years.
Christian SchlanS is only 10 years old.
Ingrid Willimus, 20 years old, the
sweetheart of young Schlang, who was
also alrostc and who gave valuable
in convicting the robbers,
will be given her liberty. She says she
will return To her home in Virginia and
begin lifG anew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
THE DRAGO DOCTRINE.
Elaborate Exposition is Prepared by
the Author, DR.. Draao.

Washington. Aug. There are no
less than three forms Of the so-caIled
Drlgo doctrine, causing a good deal
of confusion in the public mind While
this subject is under discussion by The
Hague conference.
DR.. Drago. the distinguished Argen-
tine rublicist, the author of the origi-
nal doctrine, has prepared an clabJ-
rate exposition Of the subject, with an
argument in its support, which is
about 10 be published by the interna
tinrdl Law Association. of which Sec
Root is president, in tho July number
Of its quarterly, together with an. ar
ticlc on the conference itself by Or
Jayne Hill. American minister To- The
Netherlands. and delegate Ia The
Taguc conference from the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

ON the second day, the vessels will
cruise about the waters covered by the
armament of the district on such
several range finders during most if not
all of the time between A. NJ. and l.
o'clock noon, and the third day calls
for the same maneuvers.
There will be no exercise Sunday.
On the fifth and sixth days they will
tow targets for sub-caliber practice at
the several posts
On the seventh day they will tow tar
gets for service practice at the several
posts.
The eighth and ninth days will be
action periods and there will be SIM
liar attacks upon the several forts as
directed by the district commander.
The fleet will be commanded by the
senior officers of the Coast Artillery
Corps. Y. S. A., on duty with the tor
pedo planters.
Each PLANTER is to represent the
battleship type and each quartermas-
ter's tug the cruiser type of vessel
Zach vessel shall be regarded as the
equivalent of four of its corresponding
type and Will be confined TO the wat
ers which would allow passage to its
corresponding type.
Tho several phases during the ac-
ton period to be as follows:
(a) Eighth day. fnrenoon-Recon-
naI-sancc in force against Forts Will
lams. LcGvett and Mckinley during
Which landing is made at Fort Levett
O) Eighth day. early afternoon
Continued on Page Twelve)
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DR.. Walter s. Eldridge. Of Portland,
has been confined to his house for sew
cral weeks by sickness. He is now
somewhat improved and able to greet
his friends although still under medi-
cal treatment. Dr. Eldridge is one Of
the national aides on the staff Of COM
mander-in-Chief Brown of the G. A.
r., and intended being in attendance
upon the annual encampment to be
held in Saratoga in September, but
owing to his sickness, he will be I'M
able to attend.
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GOV. COBB VISITS THE OLYMPIA
Float Representing BattlesElip Georgia a
a Feature of the Parade==YaCht Clubs
Fire Salute OF Seventeen Guns
For Governor Cobb.

manufacturers. ctc. BcSid" the l0aI
with the working model of tho Georgia,
there was another showing in miniature
tn" gunb ,at ca4tinr. the first WAR YES
SCI eyer built in Bath.
At the Court IIuU.,n the procession
was reviewed by Governor Cnnb and
staff, Mayor Hughes, members Of the
city government ana guests.
The days f,atalitirs closed tonight
with an illuminated parade of motor
boats, steamers and other craft on the
river, the pageant being lighted W by
scarchliShts from tho naval practice
squadron, all the vessels being illum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Aug. during the last
a hours, little rain has fallen. The
temperature at $ o'clock Wednesday
evening was generally above the so
degrees in all parts of the country
except parts of New England.
The indications are for fair weather
Thursday and Friday. In northern
New England somewhat lower temper
allure will prevail Thursday night and
Friday.
The winds along the New England
and middle Atlantic coast will be light
to fresh southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
Peary Expects
To Start Today

New York, Aug. 7.-Commander
Robert T. Pcary. the Attic explorer,
has arrived here and is busily engaged
at Shooters Island getting his snip,
the Roosevelt, ready for service. Com
mandcr pcary said he expected to be
ready to start sometime during Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The sunkcn sloop Ruth j.. Cumnock
ut Bangor was raised Tuesday by the
revenue steamer Levi Woodbury. and
WAS Immediately bcachcd. She is IN
bad shape and there is no tangible
evidence regarding the cause of the
tragedy of four weeks ago Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

Maitre Mornard. opc Of the lawyers
who defended Dreyfus during his sec
onl trial at Rcnncs in 1899, has been
decorated with the Cross Of the Lee
gion of Honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
FAIR THURSDAY.

Washington, Aug. Forecast for
Now Engl1nd: Fair Thursday and
Friday. cooler in north portion Thurs
day night; light west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Aug. 1.-Forccast for Boston
ANA vicinity: Thursday and Friday
partly cloudy weather; light winds,
generally westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

The Australian coast il Wlhrnl.An by
any steam for nearly 1,OOO miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

mated and blowing their siren
whistles, ana by Il display Of fire.
works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-08

At the meeting of Co. + of Port
land Tuesday evening. Capt. Regain
announced tho following appoint
ments: Daniel A. Kaler as sergeant,
vice NJ. J. Clancy discharged, and a.
w. Libby as corporal, vice Andrew
Aver. discharged. Arrangements were
also completed for the organization
40 be represented in all of the athletic
events that are to occur in compliance
with the proposed plan. \ match was
hnally settled last night whereby the
soldier champion. O'Irien. will meet
Corporal E'arles in t boxing bout
Saturday night. The recently elected
officers Of Co. A., Light Infantry, have
received their commissions ana quail
fed