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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13

Hamm, Westphalia, Germany, Nov.
12.-The greatest mine disaster in many
years in Germany occurred this morn
ing at the Radbod mine, about three
miles from this place. There was a
heavy explosion in the mine about 4
A. M. and almost Immediately the mine
took fire. OF $50 miners working I'M
der ground at the time only six es-
capped without injury. Thirty-five We're
taken cut badly injured and 81 were
dead when brought to the mouth Of
the pit The remaining 303 have been
given up for lost
The explosion. which was unusually
violent, destroyed one of the shafts
which had to be partly repaired before
the rescue work was begun In addition
the flames and smoke proved almost
nsurmountable obstacles in the early
efforts Of the rescuing parties.
A special corps, composed Of the
men who rendered such valuable aid in
the terrible mine disaster at Cour-
rieres, France, in March, 1906, arrived
upon the scene shortly before noon,
but were unable to enter the mine,
being forced to await the result OF the
determined efforts of the firemen to
keep the flames in check
In the meantime heartrending scenes
were being enacted at the mine when
the dead and wounded were brought
to the surface, and there were similar
scenes in the town when the inquired
were transported through the streets
to the hospitals.
At l o'clock the fire had made great
Roadway and later in the AFTERNOON af-
ter consultation of the engineers. it
was decided that any further attempts
to rescue the cntombed men were vain,
owing to the impossioility Of entering
the galleries. At the same time an or
der was issued TO flood the mine.
First reports indicated that the ac-
cident was the result of an explosion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Before House Committee
On Ways and Means.
Alcoholic Liquors and Spirituous
Drinks Under Discussion.
Interesting and Sharp coI|oquy Be.
tween BouteII and Wine Grower.

Washington, Nov. 12.--Thc wave of
prohibition which, it is claimed, has
spread ever the country, apparently
has had little effect on the consumption
of alcoholic liquors and spirituous
drinks according to evidence brought
! out at today's hearing on the proposed
| tariff revision before the House COM
mittee on ways and means. 1t was APP
parent, too, that the liquor interests
are, on the whole well satisfied with
the present tariff on spirits. wines and
other beverages and the wine growers
and importers We're practically the
only interests represented at today's
hearing
The morning session was enlivened
by a sharp but good natured colloquy
between Percy t. Morgan representing
the wine growing interests of Califor-
mia and Representative Boutell of Illi-
nois. Mr.. Morgan was telling the COM
mittee why the regulations of the
Dingey tariff covering the importation
of still wines should also apply to those
wines imported from countries with
which the United States has recipro-
cativa treaties. Answering Mr. Boutell,
Mr. Morgan said
MY contention is that wines can be
imported under the present reciprocity
arrangements up to "a per cent, which
is As proof. while the whskey you
yourself drink is only IS proof
1.-THE whiskey I drink isn't any
proof was Mr.. Boutells quick re-
joinder
You may take some occasionally for
medicinal purposes said Mr.. Morgan.
IT never take any," replied Mr..
BoGtell
Mr.. Morgan claimed that under the
present reciprocity treaties with the
principal wine producing countries al
cohol diluted with wine could be i'm
ported instead of wine diluted with al
cohol.
en- any revision of the tariff on
wines there should be re-established a
differential between wines containing
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13

that he and Pascal killed a man. He
said he went to Pascal. told him he had
heard Pascal had killed man and that
Pascal told him it was none of his
business. He said that SCOTS watch
which was found in his possession in
Boston, was given him by Pascal
Dodlnes Joseph of Lewiston testified
he was in Chisholm's Mills the day the
murder was supposed to have been
committed and that he saw Scott, None
and Pascal go off in a wagon in the
morning and saw None and Pascal re-
turn alone at night, also that he never
saw Scott after that
he said he was talking with None
and Pascal the next morning and the
former told him about the alleged MUIR
der. According to the witness None
told him he grabbed Scott around the
neck and Pascal threw the rope around
1t, that Scott begged for his life and
exclaimed he would give everything ne
had in the world if they would left him
go, but that they killed him. He said
None gave him some razors and goods
and told him to keep still about what
he had been told
The respondent. Nikolis. was put
on the stand this afternoon and told
his story of his connection with the
murder practically as already outlined
by his counsel He said his full name
was Pascal Nikols LigOrasi Evangel
He said that he and None the other
respondent, drove with Scott, the muir
dered man, to the Whittemore farm
and that he and None returned to-
gether, but that he did not know that
Scott had been killed until they
reached Chisholm's Mills, where None
told him and a party of seven AL
banians that he had strangled Scott
and had thrown his body under the
barn on the farm Nikols said that
None declared he had thought Scott
was a stronger man but that he found
him Just like a chicken" Nikols
said that he did not know that the
watch which he sold to a fellow coun-
tryman belonged to Scott He said
that the watch was given him by
None
After several Greeks and Albanians
had given testimony corroborating
that of Nikolis regarding the watch
the defence rested as far as Nikois'
case is concerned. Tomorrow Attor-
ney H. f. Holmes, counsel for None,
will present the latters defence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Judge Taft to Spend Two
Days at White House.
Presidents Message and Tatt's
Cabinet May Be Discussed.
Chief Executive Receives National
Grange Thursday.

Washington, Nov. 12.-At the White
House Saturday night and Sunday, w
II. Taft Will be the guest of President
Roosevelt. having accepted an invita-
ton to stop here on his return from
New York City en- route to Hot
Springs
While Mr.. Taft is at the White
House he will have an opportunity to
confer with the President on a num-
Der of matters about which each de-
sires to secure the advice of the other
1t will he the first time that the
President and Mr.. Taft have seen each
other since the election Naturally
personal fcliciations on the outcome of
that event will be the first thing on
the program. Then the President
message to Congress probably will be
in shape for Mr.. Taft's persual. Mr..
Taft's cabinet will likely be discussed
and other questions of minor impor-
lance will receive consideration.
Mr. Taft's trip to New York City
is for the purpose of making speeches
at the dedication of the Prison Ship
Martyrs monument in Fort Green perk.
President Roosevelt today received
at the White House about 500 farmers
and their wives who are here attend
ing the convention of the National
Grange, p of H. The President re-
Trained from making a speech, but as
the sturdy tillers of the soil We're in
troduced ne gave each his heartiCst
hand clasp and a CHEEKY greeting At
ter the reception the President re-
marked that seldom has he seen such
prosperous looking farmers.
Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot's adj
dress was the feature of today's pro-
ccedings of the convention. The key
note of the speech was the farmers
duty in cooperating with the govern
ment in furthering the objects of the
national conservation commission,
which seeks to aid the Individual citi-
zens Of the country in controlling wa
terpower. rather than to permit that
power to be monopolized by few.
Continued on Page Two)
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For Recovery Of William
A. Frye Of Newport.
Struck by Engine Of Freight
Train Thursday Morning.
Once Run Stage Line, But For Many
Years a Farmer.

Newport, Me, Nov. 12.-(SpeciaD.-
William Allen Frye, one of the most
respected citizens of this town, was
probably fatally injured by being
struck by the engine Of westbound
extra freight train on the Maine Cen
trail at 1910 this forenoon. Late this
death at his home on the Detroit road
and physicians hold out slight hope of
his recovery.
Mr.. Frye had been in the village on
business and was returning to his home
on the outskirts of the village, when
the accident occurred. TO reach his
home he had to cross the Maine Cen
trail tracks in the station yard When
near the water pipe at the west end
Of the station platform he attempted
to cross the tracks. His attention was
probably arrested by an east bound
freight then coming into the yard and
he paid no attention and did not see
the rapidly moving west bound extra
Harry Fomeroy of FoXcroft, a con-
ductor was on the platform and see
ing Mr.. Frye about to step across the
tracks, realized his danger and shout
ed The shout was not heard by Mr..
Frye and he stopped directly in front
Of the engine of the extra. The pilot
beam struck him in the back, throw
ing him beside the track. He iinme-
diately sat up and just in time for the
cylinder Of the big engine to crash in
to the back of his head, making a
frightful wound Had he not attempted
to arise it is probable that his injuries
would nave been slight.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A violent earthquake of three sec
onds duration occurred at Spa. Bel
GUM. at $50 A. M. Thursday
Tie people of Spa rushed wild
Iy from their houses into the street
Glass and bottles in the cafes were
broken and in many houses pictures
and bric-a-brac crashed to the floor
There were no casualties The quake
was accompanied by loud roaring
sound. The shock was felt also at Es-
neux. The people there were badly
frightened hut no damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13


OF Befiist, sponsor of tho Steamer City
of Rclftst. Launched Thursday. Nov
r. 1908 at Bath. Me.
the citizens Of her home city. She was
assisted by Miss Margaret kcene OF
the same city as maid OF honor
All winter will be required to install
the remainder of the steamers ma
chinery and put on the finishing
touches.
Mayor Hanson and q large party of
Belfast people witnesses the launch
ing
The turbine steamship Belfast is a
steel passenger and freight vessel built
for the Boston & Bangor division of
the Eastern Steamship co. by the Bath
Iron Works and d sister ship of the
Camden of the St John division. She
is 1886 feet long over all, 800 feet long
on the water line, 81 feet inches beam
over the guards, 40 feet beam moulded,
Ii feet deep moulded. and is to have a
mean draft with freight. passengers
and coal of 10 feet. The hull is entire
ly constructed of steel with numerous
water tight bulkheads and tie fire
rooms are entirely enclosed with
steel.
Her arrangement is similar to most
vessels of this class. carrying hei
freight forward on the main deck, and
the after end of the main deck being
devoted to social hall, aft of which
Will he the dining room. The next deck
above, or the saloon deck. is devoted
To staterooms. as is the upper or gal
Iery deck. She will have 2o4 state
rooms. also 1875 berths below the main
deck forward and 81 berths below the
dining room aft for women.
The Belfast will be propelled by three
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Steamer City Of Belfast
Launched at Bath.
Christened by Miss Carrie
Green|aw Of Belfast, Me-.
4 S450,000 Turbine Craft, Sister
Ship to the Camden.

Bath, Me, Nov 12.-The s45o,ooO tur-
bine steamship Belfast, whose con-
struction has been delayed nearly a
wear Nv the financial difficulties of the
Consolidated Steamship Lines OF
Maine, was successfully launched this
afternoon by the Bath IRON WORKS tor
the Eastern Steamship Co, Boston &
Maine division. She was chcistened
with champagne, when she started
down the ways at 2.5S p. NJ, by Miss
Carrie Greenlaw Of Belfast, selected by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

NoHuItIoHs ana 0enerdt roTecdst.
Washington, Nov 12.-For Friday
and Saturday: Light snow fell Thurs
day in areas in the Rocky Mountain
districts. the Plains states and the
Lake region and heavy rain occurred
at points in Texas. Freezing tempera-
ture was reported Thursday evening
north of line traced from the Pan
Handle of Texas to the southern Lake
region. The weather will continue
fair and cool during the next two days
from the Mississippi valley to the At
lantic coast. Over the Plains states
and thence to the Pacific coast tenn
perature will moderate slowly and fair
weather will prevail. The winds along
the New England coast will be fresh
westerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Friends of Ransom c. Pingree Of
Auburn will be grieved to learn that
Mr.. Pingree suffered stroke Of
paralysis, Wednesday, at New London.
n H., where he has been for some
time, the report being that Mr.. Pin
gree's condition is not critical and that
the shock was not very severe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
ONLY SIX ESCAPE OF
$50 GERMAN MINERS
In Radbod Mine, Near Hamm, Which Is
Wrecked by Terrific Explosion
Over 300 Still EntOmbed.

of coal dust, but the statements of the
injured men render this improbable.
The nature of the explosion would now
appear not to be very clear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13

John f. Redmond Thursday night at
Manchester, Eng, opened the campaign Of
the Irish members Of the House of Com
mons, which is for the purpose of arous-
ing English electors to the Importance
Of the Home Rule question, in prepare,
ton for the next general elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
FAMILY TROUBLES
Leads to Suicide of Fredk. w. lunt Of
WATERFORD, Me-, in Boston.

Boston. Nov. IA man who regis
tered under the name of Frederick w.
Lunt of WATERFORD, Me, at the Rex
ford hotel late today committed sui
eide half an hour later by shooting
himself through the temple. Two let
tiers which were found indicated fami-
~ troubles as the cause. The name
on the hotel register is believed by
the authorities to be fictitious. The
man was about 80 years old. feet. 2
inches tall and weighed $50 pounds.
and was well dressed.
Later it was learned that Lunt had
been employed as a book agent. On
the clothing was tag labeled George
H. Cobb, Auburn, Me.
Lewiston, Me. Nov. 12.-Frederick
w. Lunt. aged about 81, who commit
ted suicide in Boston hotel tonight.
is thought to be the son of Mr.. and
Mrs Cyrus M Lunt of this city. He
left here last spring and has been liv-
ing in WATERFORD Me, with his sister,
Mrs. NJ +. Kicker. The family here
have received no further news than
was contained in The Associated Press
dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
THE WEATHER
FAIR.

Washington, Nov. 12-Forecast for
New England: Fair Friday and Sat
urday; fresh west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Nov. 12-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday fair and
somewhat colder; fair Saturday; fresh
westerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
Report Explorers Remains
Are Found Is Secuted
Probably Body Of Newfoundland
Fisherman, Says Greente||.
Arctic Experts at Stockholm Do Not
Believe the Report.

st. Adams, VT, Nov. 12.-That the
grave discovered on the northern Lab
rador coast by Capt. James Chalker. a
New Foundland fishing skipper, con
tains the remains of a New Foundland
fisherman and not those of Andre, the
Swedish explorer was the opinion cx-
pres sed today by DR.. Wilfrd T. Gren-
fell, the wellknown doctor and mis-
sionary Of the Labrador coast DR..
Grenfell, who is visiting in this city.
knows the Labrador country better
than any other person. He said today
that the name "Ansty," which. accord
ing to Captain Chalker. was inscribed
on the cross raised above the grave, is
a common one among New Foundland
fishermen who follow their calling on
the Labrador shore. He believes that
the body buried near Cape Mugford is
that of some fisherman who died on
board his vessel, and was buried by his
dory mates. DIR. Grerfell says that
there are many such graves along the
coast of Labrador and he himself has
assisted at many such burialS.
Dr. Grenfell further said that it the
grave had been thought to contain the
body of Andre he would have known
something about it.
There is no family named Ansty near
Cape Mugford. the only family in that
vicinity being named Metcalf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13

Stockholm, Nov. 12.-None of the
Arctic experts here believe the report
that the grave of Professor S. A. An
DIRE, the Swedish explorer. who, in 1897
made an attempt to reach the North
Pole in a balloon. had been found on
the coast of Labrador Prof. Nan
thorst and Capt. Nilsson, the best
known Arctic authorities, when aues-
toned today, said they did not think
it possible that Andres balloon could
have reached Labrador.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-13
1904
10c. ciga-

Actual increase for VT nine months
Two Million, Sixsv-E Fight Thousand. Fac
tory. Kanch saIer NJ FL.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-09
TAFT'S SMILE IS
SIGN Of VICTORY
OVER CANNON
Silent After Conference on
Tariff, but He Is Certain
to Get Revision.

WASHINGTON. Dec. s-President-
"lect Taft and Speaker Cannon had
difference OF an hour and a half a. the
}oardman residence, where Mr.. Taft is
rarticipan. announced that an arrange
ment rad peen made wherebA Nj
taft was to meet the Republican menu
ers OF the House Committee on Ways
I'D Means tomorrow afternoon, after
hitch statement would he issued Tn
II this is made, Mr. Taft said he and
sir. Cannon had agreed not to discuss
" hat had taken place between them.
The apparent Satisfaction with which
Mr.. Taft explained the situation was
AIKEN as an evidence that matters were
very much to his liking. II Is known,
IF course, that the subject under dis
cussion between Taft and Cannon was
reGa riding which Mr.. Taft has declared
himself most positively In favor OF
thorough revision.
said between the President-elect and the
speaker concerning the details of the
proposed tariff legislation, but that the
conversation dealt entirely with the
road principles invo we'd in that legis.
tuon. They proceeded upon the ex-
press understanding mat they had coine
ogetler as the representatives OF two
coordinate branches Of the government,
and Whatever Of difference in detail
ne future may develop. II any, to-day's
iscusson was on the f"iendiest pos
bic basis
The understanding, so far as there
yas any. was hat the Presidents part
n the, preparation OF a new tariff
you'd be confined to such suggestions
IS ne might desire TO make. and he was
assured that while they wouil be lis
aned 70 By the House With every pos
Ole cons!dera'ion, ne was not led to
eieve that the House would atand5~
IS prerogatiyes In the preparation Of
Z. new .a.g, Nor. was there any inA'
a,ion on Mr. Talt's part that nc would
Npert Or desire II 10 do So
'l agreed tha, the tarin should he
evisrd and that the revision should be
.oug the lines Indicated by the tariff
..anE Of the Republican platform
ielther indicated desire 10 depart
rom protective principles IN the work
o. he done
When urged f1r statement concern
rg the interview Speaker Cannon re-
lied that owing To- the fact that he
al met MI. Taft ~ the latter's re-
quest he could say nothing
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-09
How to Get Rid
of Catarrh
A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-09
BINGHAM CUTS
WIFES NEPHEW
OFF PAY roll

There has been another outbreak in
Police Commissioner Binghams official
family. Robert b. Lawrence. secretary
to Third Deputy Commissioner BERTHE
Hanson. was asked for his resignation
by the Commissioner, to-day. and he is
quite peeved about IT. In discussing the
matter, he referred to BERTHE Hanson as
"person"-just like that.
Third Deputy Commissioner Hanson is
on his vacation and maybe 1t is a good
thing for MIR. Lawrence. otherwise he
might have his whlskeIs pulled OF his
br!ar pipe brutally thrown to the floor
and sma shed.
Mr.. Lawrence is an elderly gentleman
and a lawyer by profession, having been
admitted 10 the bar thirty years drn.
lie is a nephew OF Commissioner BhI-
hams wife. and smokes u pipe, like TIE
Commissioner, and uses language Ike
him, too.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-09
BLAZE STARTS
PANIC IN THE
TOM3S PRISON
Flames in Building Across
Centre Street Excite Six
Hundred Prisoners.
KEEPERS COOL HEADED.
BY Prompt Action They Quell
the Uproar-Fire Causes
$4,000 Loss.
KEEPERS COOL HEADED.

More than COO prisoners IN the Tombs.
siSty-five Of them women, were thrown
into a panic at $50 \, NJ, to-day when
the windows were lighted up by fire
Just across the street and they heard
the clang OF gongs and the whistles OF
hurrying engines outside,
Night Warden Jones learned there was
no danger but by the time he started a
hasty round, accompanied by keepers.
to quell the fears OF his SIG charges. the
whole prison was in an uproar. the
screams of the frightened women min
Cling with shouts from the men.
Mstron Mary Aupperle hurried
through the women's department and
succeeded in quieting them In a short
time the panic was over owing to the
prompt action of the Night Warden
and his assistants.
The blaze was in the fourth and ton
floors of No. 100 Centre street. five
story factory building opposite the
Tomos, Policeman Pooler, OF the Euz-
abeth street station, saw the smoke
and bursting in a door discovered the
fire on the fourth floor. Chief Martin
and his men, with the high pressure
service, got the flames under control
before they had spread to other larts
Of the building. Considerable damage
was done by water.
The $4,000 loss falls on p. Siegel. an
embosser. who occupied the fourth floor
and Small krugler, bookb.nders, on
the top floor. There was fear at first
the fire would spread because the street
in that part of the city has many
wooden coverings. owing to the con-
struction of the bridge loop
The court restaurant. where many OF
the lawyers, judges and others about the
Criminal Courts Building go for lunch,
Is on the ground floor of the damaged
building.