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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
Latonia Races.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Oct. 29-Ihe
feature CT The card at Laton:a today
was the fourth event. a, handicap al
one mile. Handbridge. second choice
in the betting. jumped TO the froh' al
the start, winning in a drive b!
length from Miss Sain, the favor1'e'
Lens easily took the show money
from Mortiboy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
SHIPPING REPORT
Skipping Report.
Thursday. October 20, 1908.
Arrived.

Steamer Harlseywood (Br.). Jor'
gensen. Port Arthur. Texas-to Chesa'
peake & Ohio Cc:l md Coke Com
pany for bunker COL
Barge Annie H. Smith, Boston
to Smokeles Fuel Company for coal
cargo.
Barge independent, Boston-to
Smokeless Fuel Company for coal car,
60.
Barge Biwaplic. BOston-to Ne"
River Consolidated Coal and Coke
Company for coal cargo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
sherman's Neiahbors Dlsloyal.

Mr.. Bryan discussed the issues ot
the campaign geperally. and put To
vote several Of the questions emDrac'
ed In the Democratic platform. These
included publicity before election Oh
campaign cont ribntions: elections oil
senators by the people and a lahor
representative in the cabinet No
hand was raised when he asked IL
there was anyone present VINO De-
lieyed the propositions laid down IN
the Republican platform were right
Il will ask" said he. the news
paper men travelling with ME to send
out to the country the fact that the
home OF Candidate Sherman does not
endorse the action OF the Republican
national committee.
"IsRt II great condemnation OF
that conventions he remarked
which SO outrageously misrcprc
scented the sentiment of the people
bath Republicans and Demccrats!
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
wa-t UJ.on Tickle Office.

4 movement il on foot looking TO
ward the establishment OF union
ticket office in u convenient place III
the business districts of this city. Mr.
Georye G. Bland. secretary OF the
Chamber OF Commerce and Mcr
chants Association Is back OF the
undertaking. and several well known
business men are associated with
him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
Sailed.

Steamer Harlseywood (Br), Jorsen
sen Delpzye, Holland:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
Cleared.

Steamer HarlscywOOd (Br.), Jor>
gensen, Dclpzye. Holland.
Steamer Sif (Ncr.), Hermahsef'
ChristObal, Canal Zone.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30
snow IL wvthe County.

WYTHEVILlE. VA. Oct. 29.-The
first snow Of the season Is falling IN
this section today.
Though it has been showing hard
most OF the. day. the flakes melt as
soon as they strike the ground.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-30

commoGate the crowd which assem-
bied to hear him. and he made an
overflow talk to double that number
OIt side
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Game Plentiful on KIondike

Dawson,- Martin has re- turned from a hunting trip in the vi- cinity of Lemons wood camp, seventy five miles up the Klondike. He says:
 "The Lennon camp is one of the bus fest places in the country. MT. Len non has out 5000 cords of wood and a million feet of logs for lumber. l. will be hoated down the KlOndike to near Dawson in the spring or summer.
 ''The road along the Klondike is in splendid condition. Four-horse teams are hauling supplies to Lemons with no difficulty.
 "Game is plentiful up the Klondlke." Y"
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Lender DecIares Russia Is Awake

Hope for the early and complete Suc- cess of the Russian revolution was held out by Anton St. Cherback, leader of the present revolutioniSt organiza- tion of Russia to the members of the Russian Socialist revolutionary society of Chicago.
 "There is no cause for despair.' he declared. "The progress of the revo- Iution has been wonderful. When l entered the work believe I knew the name of every worker in the cause in all Russia. Now the workers, the ac- tive intelligent workers are numbered by hundreds of thousands. Russia is awake. There is standing-room only in the schools of Russia to day, from the lowest to the highest.
 "The best evidence of the true state of affairs is found in the fact that there is no market for Russian land. It sells for almost nothing.'
 St Cherback has been connected with the Russian revolutionary move ment for twenty five years. In 1893 he came to America with his family and settled on a farm in California. In 1903 he went back to Russia to take part in the revolutionary movement then beginning. St. Cherback was inn prisoned. When the Douma met, it's first act was to demand his release, which was granted.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
After Gales Seat

Juneau-A joint call, signed by George w. Irving and J. D. Sheldon, has been issued for the Republican convention, at Ketchikan, May ?. Primaries may be held after March l. The same representation will be all lowed as in the last convention. An agreement has been reached whereby Irving. Governor Hoggatt'S man, calls the convention to order. Southeast ern Alaska, except a part of Skagway, likely will be against Gales renomina- tiOn.
 John w. Corson, of Nome, will have the backing of the administration Re- publicans.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
MAIL CONTRACTORS IN
 ALASKA LOSE MONEY

Valdez-The application for appoint ment of a receiver for the mail carry ing firm of Critteuden x Miller was refused by the court. This leaves the mail contractors in a peculiar position. Crittenden, who has the contract from the government has not sufficient funds 10 enable hiu to distribute the necessary supplies and horse feed along the trail for the coming season. Mil Ter, the other member of the firm, re- fuses to put any more money into the partnership, but as he is also bonds man of Crittenden, his refusal tO spend more money will result in the govern ment providing mail carriers and charging the expense to Miller and the other bondsmen. This firm has a con- tract for carrying the mail between Valdez and Eagle semi-mOnthly for the next two years. They have been working under this contract for two years, and John Miller alleges that the partnership has sustained a loss of $40 900, all of which he has been obliged ,O stop1
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Sign of AquariuS

The Romans got together and dedi- cated the first month of the year to Janus, the two-faced god, There was some dissatisfaction over the dedica- tion but it was allowed to stand. Per sons born during the last half of this month or the first half of the next start out handicapped by the influence of Aauarius, and in innumerable instan- ces have become piano tuners. Mo- lart and Mendelssohn belong to this sign. Prof. Clem Harner is now member. Such men attain much, but seldom realize the fulfllment of all their desires because they are disposed to fiddle around and discuss the Pana- ma canal. An heir of Aquarius finds 1t much easier to order blue serge suit than to pay for it. Like turtle, he is impelled to retire within himself through his own sensitive nature when asked to pay a bill. Their swift, soar inc fancy often ends in their marrying persons of less sympathetic planets with disastrous results, the wife in al- most every instance being allowed the custody of the children and the old home on Chestnut street.-Abe Mar tins Almanack,
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Methodist Services

Preaching services Il o'clock a. m. and 7:3O o'clock D. m. Sunday school 12.5 D. m. The pastor will preach in the morning on "Tongue-tied Disci- ples," and in the evening on "Salva- tion from sim" A new song book will be used at the sOng-service. Every body is cordially invited
 l.. Fl. Pedersen, pastor.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Has Bought a Farm

E.I. Stiles, formerly purser of the Yucatan, and at one time agent for the Northwestern Steamship Company at Seward, has quit the transportation business, bought farm in the Yakama valley and will henceforth deal eXclu- sively in garden sass and fruits.-Cor- dOYa Alaskan.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
MORNING STAR
 COMING NORTH
Schooner to Touch Alaskan Ports and Dispense Tonic for
 Religious Debility,
sy Gable to The Daily Gateway.

Seattle, Mar. 1.-The Congregation al Board of Foreign Missions Is plan ming to send the Missionary schooner Morning Star, to make an excursion trip alongth the coast of Alaska this sum- mer. The purpose iS to study the needs of the people at the different ports with a view to establishing mis- SionS where practicable.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
BAPTISTS TO
 TOUR ALASKA
Ministerial Association Will Send Company Of Missionaries to
 Do the Territory.
sv Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Seattle, Mar. lO-The Baptist Min isterial Association is planning to make a thorough canvass of Alaska this summer, and for that purpose will send missionaries throughout the ter ritory. Rev. A. G. Clevenger will be the leader of the band of tourists.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Steamer Yucatan Sails

Seattle, Mar. l3-Steamer Yucatan, which was put on dry-dock last fall for a general overhauling, is now in first class trim and will again go on the Alaska run. She will sail from this port Monday, March l6.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
SEWARD STEAMERS

Dora; in port.
 Saratoga; sails from Valdez 10th. Portland; sailed from Seattle 10th. Yucatan: sails from Seattle 10th. Bertha; in Seattle
 Farallon: sailed for Seattle Sth. Northwestern; sailed for Seattle l2
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Bertha Arrives in Seattle

Seattle, Mar l3-Steamer Bertha arrived here yesterday after trip of twelve days from Seward. She en- countered no very severe weather and reports good voyage.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Steamer Saratoga

Steamer Saratoga which left Seattle the Sth is now in Valdez. She will sail from that port tomorrow morning and come to Seward by way of Cordova and is expected to arrive here Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
Portland Headed North

Seattle, Mar u-Steamer Portland sailed last night via inside route for northern ports. She is carrying a heavy load of passengers, chiefly labor CTS for the Panama.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-03-14
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
By cnnls to rns pmIv Gateway.

By Cable to The Daily Gateway. Saratoga Sailed From Seattle Sunday
 Seattle, Mar. 9-Steamer Saratoga sailed Sunday morning, March s, load ed with freight and a full passenger list for northern ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
HANDSOME MONUMENT
In Memory Of Maine Soldiers Buried
At Salisbury, N. C.

Ninalhaven, Me, March 15.-The monu-
in the national cemetery at Salisbury. N
c., to the memory of Maine soldiers in
TERED there, which has been cut at vi
nalhaven, has been completed and now
stands on the wharf. ready to be pre-
pared for shipments.
At the four corners of the first base
which is of Vinalhaven granite, are NOR
tars of highly polished black granite. The
second base, cut of while I4incolnville
granite. has carved on the front: zone
Country, One Flag" At each corner of
the die is a polished column of black
granite. On the front of the die is the
new State seal in shield form of bronze.
Below. cut in raised letters, Names
tribute to her soldiers who died while
prisoners of war at Salisbury, n. c.,
IS6i-1S65.''
On the other side of the die are the
notices:
Neither hunger, thirst nor offered bribe
affected their loyalty
''To live in hearts we leave behind is
not to die
They fought for peace. for peace they
fell; they sleep in peace and all is we'll"
In the four sides of the first column
cap is the word Maine" and at each
corner is q large star. On the front of
the second cap the army is represented
with a stack of guns.
On the other side are representations
of the cavalry by crossed swords. the
navy by anchor, and the artillery by
crossed carnOns. Four large balls of
black polished granite are placed at cor
ners Upon the third cap stands SOL
der with gun at parade rest, which is
cut from white LincOlnville granite.
The dedication will take place May s.
Governor Cobb and Council will leave
Portland May 5 to attend. The mayor of
Salisbury, who was n Confederate colonel
will participate in the dedication and the
governor of North Carolina has been in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Suspicion Held In Bangor
and Hampden Cases.
Vim. Dexter Probably Beaten 10
Death and Robbed.
Augustus Hartford May Have Been
Murdered For Money.

Bangor, Me, March 15-William
Dexter, about 40 years, an old woods
man and street character known as
Dexter Bill" was found dead Saturday
afternoon curled up in a corner in the
basement of the St. James hotel His
death was supposed at first to have
been due to alcoholism, as he had re-
Gently come down from the woods with
a little money and had been on a spree
for several days.
Examination of the body later by
Coroner T. j. Finnegan showed evil
dence of foul play The mans head
was found to be badly battered and
bruised. There We're two deep con-
tusions on the forehead, his nose was
broken. and on the back Of the head
were several deep scalp wounds. Moth
ing of value was found In his pockets.
At the St. James hotel it was said
that he did not stay there. and it was
not known. that he was around the
place until his body was found. The
police believe that the man was beaten
and robbed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
REPORTED IMPROVING.
Money Is Easier and Rates Are Lower
---FeWer Freight Cars Idle business
Starting Up With Renewed vigor.

New York, March 15-The prevail
ing opinion reflected in the financial
district last week was of increased con-
fidence that the condition of affairs
was mending. Evidences were not uni
versal that contraction had run its
course, but from fields that were con-
sidered most significant the signs of
betterment were accepted as testimony
that the situation We're shaping towards
Improvement. Figures compiled by the
American Railway Association of the
number Of idle freight cars showed Il
progressive reduction for the last two
fortnightly returns. These figures We're
highly influential in shaping opinion
on the general situation. Scattering re-
ports of resumption of work by fac
tories which had suspended or largely
reduced operations during the depth of
the depression, although mixed with
evidence of further curtailment in other
directions, were u cheering factor. Es
pecially in the iron and steel trade
the reports of re-openingS were nota-
BILE. Declining money rates here and in
Europe induced some investment of
mostly confined to high grade mortgage
securities and to some takings of mer-
camille paper.
The easing of the money market and
stirring of activity in stocks brought
into consideration the subject Of finan-
cial needs Of the great corporations
which remain unsupplied and which
insures attempts to float new issues of
securities in the near future. The heavy
ovcr-subscription at good prices to Il
small issue of New York state bonds
was considered attentively as a sign
of nlentitude of capital. The market
for existing bonds was studied to dis
corn a reflection of this Improvement
in the general bond market, but with
results somewhat disappointing. The
bond market lacked breadth and the
prices at which seasoned bonds are
still selling do not make a propitiouS
condition for the offering of new Sc
curitieS. The upward movement inaug
urated in the market was under some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
THE HAMPDEN CASE.
Suspicion of Foul Play In Death Of
Augustus Hartford.

Bangor, Me, March 15.-The mystery
of the death of Augustus Hartford, the
aged recluse and Civil War veteran
whose badly charred body was found in
the ruins of his house on a lonely cross
road in Hampden, 10 miles from this
city Friday morning, remains unsolved.
Several deputy sheriffs are at work
upon the case and it is said that devel-
opments strengthen the theory that the
old man who lived alone. far from
neighbors, was murdered for his money
and his home set on fire to hide the
crime.
Hartford cashed his pension check
and several checks received for sheep
and produce few days ago and was
known to have more than $780, and 1t
has been common report that he had Il
considerable sum hidden about the
house
Little was left of the body but the
charred trunk. An expert medical ex-
animation has been ordered and a re-
port will be made at the inquest. which
will be held in Hampden Town hall
Wednesday by Coroner E. j. Finnegan
of Bangor.
The people Of Hampden are much
wrought up over the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Maine Congressman Are
All Very Busy Men.
All Are Working on Measures
Of Great Importance.
Gov. Burleigh Expects an Omnibus
Public Building Bill.

Washington, d. c., March 10
Especial. All the Maine members of
the House are going some" when one
considers what an idle session of Con-
greSs this has been and how many I'M
employed congressman there really are
recourse every man of the 391 is on the
pay roll for the same amount whether
he works much or little or whether he
works not at all. Nevertheless the
Maine men, like many other members
of the House, prefer to have something
to do and welcome some legislative
tasks
Representative Littlefeld has had his
hands full of Il number of COMMITTEES
hearings and the end of them is not
yet He is soon to renew his fight for
the passage of the anti-compulscry
pilotago law. Some very extensive
hearings have been granted on that bill
in the Congresses past and gone. but
some of the work has to be gone over
again this winter Mr.. Littlefiald's bill
on merchant marine and fisheries.
where the hearings of those for and
against the bill will be soon under
taken. Mr.. Littlefield has had many
hard fight to get that bill reported
from the merchant marine committee
This year he expects the vote will be
close but he is hopeful. 1t has been one
of the ambitions of his Congressional
CONTINUED on Page Seven.)
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Joseph Adams, the oldest man in
Kingston. Mass, former Waterman Of
the Old Colony depot in Boston and bell
ringer of the old Brattle Street church
and number of other Boston churches.
observed his Goth birthday Saturday.
He received number OF congratulat tory
letters and gifts.
- am an old man, but I am glad to
say that l never touched whiskey," said
John d. Rockefeller Saturday at Au-
gusta, Ga. He talked freely on prohi-
Dition. He regards it "as a good thing
to keep liquor away from negroes and
lower classes of Whites Mr.. Rookie
Teller believes that the prohibition SEN
tiluent is growing, not only in THIS
country but in England.
To recover $350,O00 fines from firms
having on storage 1920 lapwing plOver
PAP golden plover and eight ruffled
grouse, Simeon II. Robinson, fish and
game commissioner of New Jersey, has
requested Attorney General McCarter
to bring suit against the concerns
which sent the birds to the Merchants
Refrigerating co. Second and Warren
streets. Jersey City. Under the direc
ton of Commissioner Robinson ward
ems spent three days in the cold storage
plant, with the temperature below
freezing point. and opened 1000 cases
in search of game. They confscatei
219 of these.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. March 15.-The second
week in March was on the whole warm
and dry. The week of March Is, u be-
gins with abnormally high tempera-
ures in the south whence they diminish
to about the seasonal average in north
ern Minnesota. In the past "A hours
showers fell in the middle Atlantic and
New England states. Elsewhere no
precipitation of consequence occurred.
Fair weather is indicated for Monday
and Tuesday east of the Racky Noun
tains. The winds along the New Eng
land coast will be fresh west: Middle
Atlantic coast fresh northwest dimin-
ishing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

suspicion of being fostered by the
larger banking and financial powers
for the purpose of preparing the way
for contemplated new issues This did
not deprive the movement of a cheer
ing influence on financial sentiment.
The advance in stocks was made feas-
ibe by the evident completion of Ii
quotation and a consequent scarcity
of stock offerings which removed OBJ
stacleS to The operations for an ad-
vance. Outside of a demand from the
uncovered shorts the absorption of
stocks by outsiders and investors was
reported small.
Everything the basic factors of the
arrest of the business contraction and
the moderate revival which had set in,
a number of less clearly defined influ-
eEces We're brought into play in the
weeks speculation. The most intluen-
tial OF these was the impression that
measures We're projected by the ma
tional administration designed to az
ford opportunity to the railroads to
secure increase of rates which will OBJ
viate or modify the necessity of wage
reductions.
This impression was industrially fos
tered at all stages of the rise in prices
and was the subject of varying discus
sion mixed with approval and crit
icism of the supposed plan. Express
siOns of disapproval from shipping in
tereSts raised the question of the in
creased cost to various lines of produce
ton which might offset the advantage
Of the railroads and to general Situa-
tiCn of the increase in freight rates.
The stimulating effect on the rise of
stocks, however. was undated up to
the close of the week. RumorS that the
Union Pacific investments segregation
plan was imminent, with an esxtra
dividend involved, We're an active in
fiuence in the speculation. Reports of a
governmental investigation of the stock
trading to decide the eXpediency Of
laws to prevent stock gambling had a
rather chilling effect on the aggressive
ness OF the speculation. but the official
denial Of the reports helped to sharp
rebound in stocks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16

Sydney, n. S. W, March 15.-There was
q dramatic scene today at n great gath
ering of citizens, when at the conclusion
of an address on the subject of national
defence the premier. Alfred Dakin, read
n cablegram announcing that the Ameri-
can fleet of battleshps would visit sgd
new and Melbourne. He called for three
cheers for the United States and the au-
dience rose en- mass and responded with
hurrahs.
The prime minister said that he was
sure that such welcome as the Ameri-
can feet had never known outside of its
own country would be accorded it by
Australia and the cheers that followed
this statement seemed evidence of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
FIRE AT PORTLAND.
Two Alarm Blaze In Pettingill's Pickle
Factory-FuIIy Insured.

Portland, Me. March Ia two
alarm fire early Saturday evening call
cd the Portland fire department to
blaze in the pickle factory owned and
occupied by Ed. Pettingill Sons & Co.
The fire started in an unused room,
and 1t is thought that the origin vas
due to electric wires The building is
a large, Old brick structure, and it was
feared that the flames might extend
through the building and thus endangcr
other property in the vicinity.
There was something like $4,000
worth Of stock on hand, and this will
be practically ruined by the dense
smoke The building was not seriously
damaged The building and contents
We're covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-16
THE ENDoF THE STRIKE
OF Granite Workers At Barre, VT, 10
Thought to Be Near.

Barre. Vt, March 15.-As a result of
a conference held last night between
the striking granite cutters and quar-
rymen and granite manufacturers and
the announcement of three mass meet
ings to be held tomorrow, the sentiment
is growing that day or two more will
see the end Of the granite mems strike.
which has continued for two weeks.
Over 1000 men have been out here and
500 at Montpelier. The manufacturers.
the cutters and the quarrymen will all
hold mass meetings tomorrow and
while no one will give out any infor-
nation it is believed the end of the
strike Is near