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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
YOUNG GIRL BEHEADED
At Freibery, Saxony, for the Brutal
Murder Of Her Lover.

Freiberg, Saxony, July 22.-Grate
Beier, the 1S-year- old daughter Of the
mayor of Freiberg, was beheaded last
night sometime between dark and
dawn, in punishment for the murder Of
the man to whom she was engaged to
be married.
The executioner as usual, was an
anonymous person, who was sent down
from Dresden on the announcement
that the King of Saxony had refused
to pardon Crete Beer for her crime.
This young girls carefully planned
murder of her fiance attracted inter =
national attention. At her trial it was
brought out and she admitted with The
utmost simplicity, that she visited her
fiance's house one evening, gave him
cyanide of potassium in a drink she
mixed for him and then to make sure
of his death she shot him in the mouth
with his own revolver. She then
dropped the weapon at the dead mans
side, placed a forged will in her own
favor on his desk, together with a note
of goodbye also forged. saying that
he feared to lose her love through the
revelation of dishonorable liason
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
CASTRO STILL AGGRESSIVE.
This Time He ExpeIIs Minister Reu.
of The Netherlands from Venezuela.

Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, July
Il, via Port of Spain, July 22-Presi-
dent Castro has expelled J. H. De Deus,
the minister resident of The Neither
lands from Venezuela.
The minister's passports We're sent
to him by Senior Paul the Venezuelan
minister of foreign affairs, who wrote:
In view of the opinions expressed
in your published letter of April 9,
President Castro. who is entrusted
with the guardianship of the national
decorum declares that you are incom-
petent to serve as a friendly medium
in the relations between this govern
ment and The Netherlands Conse-
quently he sends you your passports
that you may leave Venezuela"
Senior Paul has sent another letter
to the foreign minister of The Neither
lands in which he says:
This Indispensable measure affects
only NJ. DeReus. 1t will not alter the
existing friendly relations between
Venezuela and The Netherlands. Vene-
zuela desires to cultivate these re1a-
tions, but through another inter-
mediary, a diplomat who would be a
messenger of friendship and harmony"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

a large number of cars of petroleum and
products at said rate; and that such rate
was equivalent to the shipper of the rate
of six cents over the Alton owing to
quarter of a cent terminal charges, all Of
which evidence was excluded as was also
the offer of the tariff sheet itself, pro-
duced from the files Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission and an amend
ment thereto filed in April, 1908
The opinion here quotes Judge Lands
charge to the jury in which the district
Judge declared that to show that the de-
PENDANT accepted a concession knowingly
it was not necessary to establish that the
defendant had actual knowledge of the
lawful rate.
On this phase of the case the opinion of
the court of appeals declares:
'In this Interpretation of the interstate
commerce law, SO far as it relates to ship
pers, We cannot concur. The cases cited
by the government. such as those requir-
ing liquor sellers a their peril. to know
whether the person to whom drink is sold
is minor or within the prohibition OF
the act or not, are not controlling nor
very persuasive.
News of the decision spread like prairie
fire through the federal building. United
States District Attorney Edwin Sims held
a hurried conference with his assistants
who had aided in the prosecution before
the district court, after which he SAID:
''Ali I can say now is that what has
happened was not expected. However,
we shall make the best of it. Undoubted-
ly there will be an early re-trial of the
case"
John S. Miller and others who did the
active work in defence Of the oil corpor-
alton, gathered in happy group in the
courtroom after court adjourned.
1--WE are free to confess that the de-
cision is gratifying to us" said Mr. Mil
Ter. although it is nothing more than we
eNpe cted."
Judge Lan6is was unconcernedly stroll
ing down corridor to his chambers when
crowd Of newspaper men greeted him.
I'm glad you boys. and not myself
have to do with that case today" he re-
marked with smile. lie thereupon dis
appeared in his Office and after the higher
courts decision had been announced he
declared he had no comment to make.
Following closely on the decision of the
United States court of appeals today re
verSing the decision of Judge Lands in
the government suit against the Standard
Oil Co. of Indiana, the Daily News today
says:
Bankers who have close affiliations
with the Standard Oil Co. state that thai
organization will soon announce an in
crease in the capital stock Of 500 900. O0l
by s5OO.0OO,OCO making total capita
stock of $6OG 900, co.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Democratic state convention met
Wednesday at Milwaukee. Wis. Mel
vim "A. Hoyt, as temporary chairman
gave an address after which recess
was taken until tomorrow.
William +. Gillespie, who escaped
from the Tomos Police court in New
York City five years ago, when about
to be arraigned and who is said to be
wanted by the authorities of New Ha-
ven. Conn, on q forgery charge, was
arrested by the Newark, ". j., police,
Wednesday.
Harry Maddocks, in the district court
at Gloucester, Mass. "Wednesday, was
charged with assault with intent t.
kill Mrs. Josiah Low at Essex Monday
and pleaded not guilty. He was held
in $4,000 bonds for a hearing tomor-
row to await the result of the injuries
to Mrs. Low.
The expense of capturing and extra
diting William F. Walker, defaulting
treasurer of the Savings Bank Of New
Britain. will amount, it is believed, to
thousands of dollars. 1t is estimated
that the banks share Of it is more than
$50 900, in addition to the reward to
be given for the taking Of Walker.
Night riders burned the Illinois Cen
trail stations at Gracey, Otter Pond
and Cerulean Springs in Christian
county KY, Tuesday night. The OBJ
ject is supposed to have been revenge
for the company's allowing the state
MALTA to camp on the railroad proper
ty at Cobb during q recent disturbance.
At the annual meeting of the Hart
ford & Springfield Street Railway Co.
in Hartford Ct. Tuesday, Treasurer
Chauncey Eldridge of Boston reported
that for the first six months of the
year the gross earnings had been 90
per cent over former years The old
directors and officers We're reelected.
AS a result of burns received while
playing with fireworks on July Fourth.
Eleanor the 6-year-old daughter of
Frank g. Reynolds, died Wednesday
at her home at Salem. Mass. The child
was handling kind of fireworks
which was supposed to be "fireless,"
but spark from it ignited her cloth
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

The Likely and Alturas stage Va,
held up near Likely. Cal, Tuesd,,
night by two masked men who wan
heavily armed. They compelled II.
Wells-Fargo messenger to throw don,
the box containing, it is believed
large sum in gold for the payroll d |
Alturas. The passengers We're not M.
Tested. The bandits escaped
The International Gymnastic Ton,
nament which has been going on .
Frankfort on the Main since early Il
the week came to an end at 6pNI
Wednesday with the pretty ceremur
of alloting the prizes. The first 81
winners were crowned with aur4
Wreaths. in the ancient Greek sps
They then marched off with bannss
flying. Napier of Munich won the all.
round competition with 1870 points
The executive committee of the Men
England Veteran Firemen's Asgocs
ton met Wednesday at Lowell. Mas
TO make arrangements for the annua
muster OF the league. which will II
held there August 90. 1t was vota
TO approve the route of the parade aM
the other plans made by the local con,
mittee. 1t is believed that Is assoca.
tions out of the total of sc i'm the Nl|
England association will enter h|
competition for the playout.
Word reached Lima, Ohio Tuesdl,
night at midnight from Lafayer|
seven miles west of Ada, where an n
tempt was made to rob the First Nj
tiOnal Bank, to the effect that a psI
of 40 armed men is chasing one Of III
supposed robbers and have him AI
rounded in field Of growing on|
Owing to the darkness it was deci&I
to maintain a Gordon of guards arom|
the field until morning. So far no trad
of the other two men implicated in I'M
attempted robbery has been reported
1t became definitely known Wedne;
day in Boston that the main offices u
the New England Investment and 81
curitieS Co.. which took over the larg|
and important Massachusetts Trolfl|
holdings of the New York, New Haysa|
& Hartford Railroad. are to be trans
ferred from Boston to Springfield 81
the near future. The offices have bslI
located in the South Terminal station
of the New Haven Road. 1t is under
stood that the decision of the Massa'
chusetts supreme court. declaring tsI
owning or controlling of the trolle
lines by the New Haven illegal, made
desirable for the company to mOp
away from the New Haven road.
According to statement b. Rem
Orr, international treasurer of iha
Amalganated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees IF Ama.
ca. meetings are Being held all overM
trolley system of the New York, New
Haven x Hartford Railroad Co,
connection with the discharge OF wv
"a men at Providence by the trolley
company and also to bring about 'R
abolition of a rule prevailing at ProW
dence, which provides that any nAa
entering the employ of the trolley COM
pany there must agree not TO aIillap
himself with any labor organlzal@
during his term of employment lN
men, il is claimed. were discharged l@
violating this rule. The meetings wiz
conclude next Tuesday at Springheo
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
r+...FAMILY
RECO N N ENDS7~..

Richmond, Me-, Nov. II, 1905.
Your Bitters have been used for 4
great many years in the family. and
We highly recommend them"
Yours truly, L. A. Thurlow.
Everyone can enjoy good health BY
taking an occasional dose Of Il. F."
Atwood's Bitters. They keep the stom-
ach well, the liver active, and the bowels
regular. They dispel sickness and re.
',ors health. Try them tonight. 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

Lured to a lonely house in the &C.. ce"
ter of Irving Square park in the "" -,
liamsburg section of Brooklyn, eaa
Wednesday. by an unknown man. u,
police believe, a tastefully gown.
handsome young woman of "a was ' 'n.
through the head and left to dle a'' y,
Although it is believed she resideu -
far from the scene of the CRIME
search of many hours failed TO fe'e--
any trace of her identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
BRYAN'S NOTIFICATION
Will Probably Be at the State Capitol
At Lincoln.

Lincoln, Ncb., July 22.-It is now
reasonably certain that the notiflca
ton Of Mr.. Bryan Of his nomination
for the Presidency shall occur on he
grounds Of the state capitol. While
the speech of acceptance Of Mr., Taft
will have considerable bearing on
the remarks Of Mr.. Bryan when mis-
notification takes place. Aug. y. Mr..
Bryan is beginning to outline what he
will have to say on that occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

Tlbridge r. Jones, a member of the
wholesale clothing firm of Pierce.
Jones & Go. of Kingston street, Bos-
ton, was killed Wednesday by falling
under a train at the Eliot station of
the Boston & Albany Railroad. Mr..
Mr. Jones. whose home was in Newton
Highlands, was about to board the
train for Boston when he slipped on
the steps of the car and fell under the
wheels. The train had started and he
was crushed to death. He was 80 wears
OF age. A widow and three children
survive. He was well known in Ma.
sonic circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
MR.. ROCKEFELLER
Not at Home, But He Doubtless is
Very Much Pleased.

Cleveland, Ohio. July 22.-At Forest
Hill it was stated today that Mr..
Rockefeller was absent when the tee
gram arrived announcing that tho
Standard Oil decision handed down by
Judge Lands had been reversed Mr..
Rockefeller's secretary said it was very
doubtful if he would make any COM
ment upon the action Of the court of
appeals 1t was said that Mr. Rookie
Teller would return to Forest Hill dur
ing the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
Mr.. Taft Has Nothing to Say.

Hot Springs. Va, July 22.-"There is
nothing I can say regarding the over
ruling of Judge Lands in the rebate
case said Mr.. Taft. when the sub
stance of the decision of the circuit
court of appeals in the Standard Oil
case was made to him by The Asso
ciated Press. Frank B. Kellogg also
declined to say anything for publica-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

In the year 1906 there were 1917
collisions and derailments in tnN
country. and only 800 in Great Brilan
In the same year lag passengers .'',
killed and G,000 injured in the UNIV
States. against So passengers Kls'
and 6s1 injured in Great Britain, The
number of employees killed and in)ufea,
in train accidents was. respectively, y y
and 14O in Great Britain. against ~
ard 7,4S3 in this country,-Atla''"
MONTHLY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
Mr.. Bryan Seems Astonished.

Fairview. Lincoln, Neb.. July 22.-
William J. Bryan. when apprised Of
the Standard Oil case decision seemed
astonished and was eager to know the
grounds upon which it was based He
would not, however. discuss the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
President Makes No Comment.

Newport r. l., July 22.-President
Roosevelt was apprised today Of the
action of the United States court Of
appeals in Chicago in reversing the
decision Of the lower court in the
Standard Oil cases but made no COM
ment upon it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

In n wcll-prOpOrtioned man the dis
lance between the tips of the middle
fingers when the arms are stretched
out Taterally should be equal to the
length OF his body.-New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
COURSE OF PROCEDURE
Cannot Now Be Decded-Case Will
Probably Be Tried Again.

Lenox, Mass, July 22-On being in
formed of the decision in the United
states court of appeals in the Standard
OIL case. Attorney General Charles j.
Bonaparte said today:
AS yet | am not informed as to the
ground of the decision. and until | am
| can have little to say about it, There
is one feature of the case, however. to
which public attention can be and
should be called at once A suit of
such Importance certainly ought to be
submitted for final decision to the SUI
preme court of the United States But
since the court of appeals has decided,
this cannot now be done. There is no
good reason of justice or public policy
why there should not be an appeal from
this decision by the United States. But
the statutes permit none, although the
Congress has been repeatedly urged by
successive attorney generals to enact
more comprehensive law permitting
appeals by the government in criminal
cases.
'As I said in my last annual report,
think this gives an unreasonable and
unfair advantage TO the wealthy de-
PENDANTS in such cases, and l hope the
defect in the law will be remedied at
the next session of Congress-"
On being asked if the case would
again be tried he replied: Il shall be
much surprised if it isn't. but | really
cannot discuss the matter fruitfully
until / have seen the opinion"
Washington, July 22.-SolictOr Cen
eral Hoyt. who is acting attorney gen
eral in the absence of Mr.. Bonaparte,
when Informed of the decision of the
circuit court of appeals in the case Of
the Standard Oil Co. of Indiana, said
it could not be determined until the
full text of the decision had been re-
ceived, whether the department Of
justice would seek to have the decision
of the circuit court of appeals review
ed on d writ of certiorari by the SUI
preme court Of the United States at
this stage. or would press for a new
trial promptly. One course or the
other, Mr.. Hoyt said would be taken
as promptly as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23
President Cummings appointed

President Cummings appoin'e' 4,
resolutions committee "Wednesday ~
indianapolis. Ind. when the cohVe ion,
of the Ancient Order of Hipe' The
went into executive session. \. n
presidents report was eXpecteu ooa.
read late in the afternoon. IN. In
test for the offices is being conuu.
vigorously. The candidates lo' pos.
dent are Matthew Cummings .,
ton. who desires reelection, anu .,ssnt
Dolan of New York. former press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

In a Vienna newspaper appeal .,sut
the following: "Wanted, by imp,ss r.
firm, a commercial agent; good a.
arrogant. and INSCRIPTIONS; eov ~
With prospect Of incrsases. =
isfactory all round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

Chicago. July 22.-By unanimous
opinion of the United States court of
appeals for themJth district the famous
case of the government against the
Standard Oil Co., in which the latter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-23

ton who boasts. and when the boast is
challenged fails to make good.
IF We have coast defence navy only
we had better ut once turn over the Pan
ARIA canal to some stronger and Drawer
nation which wouldn't limit itself merely
to coast defence navy and could pro-
tect it.
II have spoken of our needing an eff
cient navy because of our possessions that
are separated from us by water because
# our advocacy of the Monroe Doctrine,
because of our being engaged in building
the Isthmus canal.
But constituted as this people is. II we
did not have a foreign possession, if we
abandoned the Monroe Doctrine, if we
handed over to some other power the
Panama canal, it would still be necessary
for us to have a navy and a strong fight
ing navy.
eve DO not want any navy at all if It
IS not first-rlass one. and such navy
viii be necessary for us just so long as
we demand the right to administer our
international affairs as we think hest
Ultimately. and 7 think, at not very
FAR distant period. as this country grows
it becomes more and more important that
we should keep on the highest possible
level the plan of living of our working
man, for the chief END of a national poll
cy in the country should be to keep on
the highest level of prosperity tie tiller
Of the social and the wage workers, for
the prosperity Of all other classes will
follow their prosperity: therefore, gen.
tlemen. as it becomes more and more i'm
portant to keep that prosperity on nigh
level, 1t is very possible that we.sshaH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-03
DOLL!YER MAY RUN
FOR SECOND PLACE
Republicans Con-
slider Him Stronger
Than Fairbanks.

Discussion OF the possible nomination
of Senator Deliver Of Iowa for Vice
President, 1t IS said today, grows out OF
wish In certain quarters to make the
nomination of Vice President Fairbanks
impossible Fairbanks has had the Sen
atorial influence at mis- back, and It has
been potent Some politicians, esqe-
cially In the West, believe Taft and
Fairbanks would be weak in the West,
and want a man from beyond the Mis-
sissippi on the ticket.
Senator Deliver. should he become a
candidate, would divide the Senate force
and thus considerably detract from
Fairbanks. Beyond this, DoIliver As
very strong in the House Of Representa-
tives, where he was a popular member
for many years. He Is still given 10
visiting often on the House floor. and
often expresses the opinion that the
House is. after all. the more desirable
body for such a man as himself
His stumping abilities also have com
mended him strongly TO the slatemGk-
ers. who have sugge ited that he would
be Just the right man 10 put on the
trail of Bryan II the latter. as IS now
expected makes another WhirlWind
campaign of the country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-03

spoke in a rather low tone 81 yEice, as
one who fears to let his optimism make
a clown OF him. He chose his words
carefully. as one who hesitates 10 say
as much as ne really believes.
This is what he said.
Il Will admit that the chances Of
Senator Knox for the Presidency seem
brighter than ever before"
on joyful tidings! Oh merry day!
What an endless stream Of confidence
weaves its silver length through those
wordsl Had not Mr.. Burke been care
ful, he might have enthused too much.
His words might have been 50 over
leaping as 10 rob them Of all weight and
importance.
But he chose them carefully When IL
IS remembered what strength Knox al
ready had, IL can be easily appreciated
that Burke spoke gently, not so say too
weakly.
The interview followed conference
between Speaker Cannon, who arrived
here in an automobile; Representative
Charles Lands, the personal representa-
tiV OF the Fairbanks boom. and Mr..
Burke, I'm his capacity as campaign
manager for Senator Knox.
Burke intimaIed that his reason for
having more hope Of KnoX's nomination
came from the fact that the group
locked the door chuckled, and counted
how many delegates would go back on
Taft because Of his Decoration Day
speech, IN which he said things about
Grant that did not please everybody.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-03
BRYAN MEN FAIL
TO WIN MARYLAND
Convention In
SiStS on Sending Unin-
Structed Delegation.

BALTIMORE, June 3-When the
State Democratic convention met at
noon today in the Auditorium Theater,
party managers were determined that
the delegation from Maryland to the
national cOnventiCl at Denver should
90 uninstructed. While there was some
Gray sentiment created, the leaders
were apparently more favorable 10 Gov
ernoT Johnson than the Delaware Jur-
list. There are rs votes in the con
veRtiOn, of which the Bryan adherents
claim % SiXty-fIVe votes is a ma
10Tity, and this number is controlled
by the anti-BTyanites.
The chief business OF the gathering Is
The selection OF the MISUNDERSTANDING.
Who these viii be is so far prob
lematicaL II Is understood that United
States Senators Smith and Rayner, Col.
c Spencer Jones. Col. Buchanan
Schley, Former Governor Frank Brown,
rank a Eurst, John Hannibal State
senator A i, German, and John r.
Doe, nave all declined the prefer TO
About the only men about whom any
~ g definite IS known as to the Nkeli-
! OJI Of their being among the Big
our are Governor Austin l. CrOJhers
and Gen. Murray Nandiver.
The platform adopted, among other
things, declares for immediate tarin re-
vision, unequivocal States rights. and
government within the Constitution
1t nays the Republican party for its eg-
needed legislation at the last session of
Congress
one OF the principal and most sig
nihcant planks declares that THE reIter-
alton by tie Democratic National Con
Vention of the real principles of De
mocraCy are of more Importance than
the individual who shall be nominated
Tor the Presidency"