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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Raised at Toxic Over Char
ter Of New Company
Which Proposes to Co|onIze
Corea With Japanese.
Opponents Of Scheme Call Atten.
ton to an Old Treaty.

Toxic, Wednesday, April 22.--Some
strong objections have been raised
here against the provisions of the
Oriental Colonization Co., the bill for
which was rushed through the Diet at
the tail end of the session. Accord
ing to the statement of the govern
ment delegate the object of this
measure was to found company on
the lines Of the old East India Co., of
England for the colonization of Co
rea by Japanese.
The operations of the company will
be confined to the peninsula, but the
president must be japanese, while at
least two-thirds of the directors and
auditors must be chosen from among
the Japanese shareholders. One vice
president and one-third of the officers
are to be Coreans, and the appoint
ment of all officials must have the APP
prevail of the COrean government.
Briefly stated, the special objects of
this enterprise are the purchase, sale,
leasing, farming and colonization of
land, the supply of seed and the dis
posai of produce, tine engagement of
colonists and farmers, and the con-
of houses for their accommodation.
Dealing with some of the criticisms
advanced against this undertaking
and more especially the apprehension
that in the long run the Coreans are
likely to be dispossessed of their land
at arbitrary prices, the Japanese Or
gan in Seoul, the Seoul Press, points
out that the company will undoubtedly
not refuse to buy farm lands if the
prices asked are not too high to af-
ford d prospect of profitable working,
but that such lands will be boughAin
the open market, and at prices agree
able to the sellers. Nobody need part
with his land against his will and at
prices unsatisfactory to him.
Some foreign opponents Of the
scheme lay stress upon the old treaty
under which no foreigner, in which
category the Japanese are included,
can acquire land in the interior of Co.
req.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
COMPARATIVELY FEW,
Several Legislative Problems UnsoIv-
ed BY Goth Are Unsolved.

Washington, May 22.-Legislative
| problems presented to the present Con-
gresS for solution. but unanswered. so
| far Outnumber the actual RESULTS
that they may afford justification of the
charge in the approaching campaign
| that the present has been "Do-noth-
ing" session. More important questions
were presented and discussed on which
the public generally, or sections or
classes demanded action than ever be-
fore in the nations history A major
ity of these were of President Roose-
velt's making and listed among his
policies" Comparatively the enact
ments were few. On the other hand,
the aggregate of the appropriations
was great and when the final figures
are obtainable, it is not doubted that
they will exceed those of any previous
session in times of peace.
Conspicuous above all other ques-
lions with which Congress dealt was
the effort to pass an emergency cur
rency bill. The Senate and House fail
ed to agree and the result was that
a commission of senators and repre-
sentatives in Congress whose duty it
shall be to study the subject and re-
mort at the next session, was decided
upon.
Numerous bills affecting labor wer-
considered by both the Senate and
House. In the form in which the bil.s
were presented organized labor was
not heartily behind them.
A new employers liability law to
take the place of that declared uncon-
stitutional by the supreme court was
evolved.
The construction of four battleships
was urged in a special message to Con-
gress and a fight for this program
was led by administration members
of both the Senate and House, which
resulted in failure. An appropriation
was made for the construction of two
battleships and the policy of authoriz-
ing two each year was announced by
Republican leaders. which was gener
ally regarded as a concession to the
Presidents enlarged naval program.
Authority to choose a tariff COM
mission and to appoint experts to
gather data with a view to the revi-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Wright Brothers Satisfied
with Their AeropIane.
Claim Performance Was Better
Than Published Reports.
Defective Clutch Prevents Test Of
Williams Machine.

New York, May 21.-Wilbur Wright,
one Of the Wright brothers who hape
lust completed experiments with their
aeroplane at Manteo, N. c., and who
has kept under cover since he came to
New York three days ago. is reported
to have stated that the aeroplane had
made an uninterrupted fight of 81
miles at the rate Of about 40 miles an
hour. Other flights of "a and IS miles
had been accomplished, so Wilbur
Wright was reported as saying. The
published accounts gave only eight
miles as the limit.
According to report Wilbur Wright
stated that the accident to the aero
ulane caused by its sudden dash to
the earth while Swimming over the
= ground at Il height Of about 20 feet
did very little damage to the machine
and that further experiments were not
made because both of the inventors
were satisfied with the results already
accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE
Is Rapidly Growing Down In State Of
Rhode island.

Providence. r. l.. May 22.-The SEN
ate amendments to the so-called tenn
perance bill which reduces the number
of liquor licenses in the state of Rhode
Island were accepted Friday by the
House and the bill at once becomes a
law.
are limited TO one saloon for every
500 of the population. which will re-
duce the number Of saloons in the
state from 1l27 to S72. The new bill
also prohibits saloons within 200 feet
Of school houses. provides for their
closing on Labor day, Christmas and
election days and increases the fees
for both wholesale and retail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
TWO ARE KILLED
And Forty-two Injured In French
SUGAR Refinery Explosion.

Paris, May 22.-Two persons lost
their lives and AZ were burned or other
wise injured in an explosion in the
grinding room of the Say Sugar Re-
fnery today. The refinery occupies
big seven-story building near the Or
leans railroad depot. The fore of the
explosion blew out a portion of one of
the walls of tho building and shatter-
ed windows for distance of several
blocks.
Fire broke out Immediately and add
ed to the panic which followed among
the 2400 employees of the factory. many
of whom are women. Most of the IN
Jured were crushed in the rush to cs-
cape from the building that followed
the explosion. Firemen quickly ex-
tlnguished the flames. 1t is believed
that a spark from a dynamo fired and
exploded an accumulation of sugar
dust. The loss is placed at 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
BROWN FOUND GUILTY..
Portland Thieving Police Officers Plea
Of Insanity Fails to Work.

Portland. Me. May Eek Police
man George II. Brown was found gull
ty of breaking, entering and larceny
in the night time while in the perfor-
nance of his duties on the City hall
beat in February by jury in the su-
perior court today. He probably will
be sentenced tomorrow. The defence
was insanity, the defendant admitting
the burglary. 1t was alleged that in
Is months Brown stole from different
stores on his beat goods to the value
of $500. He, confessed to the police
having stolen from Is stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH
Prevents Probably Successful Trial OF
Inventor Williams Helicopter.

IIammondsport, n. Y, May ga
refractory clutch was the only thing
that prevented successful test of j.
Newton Williams helicOpter here yes
terday The 40-horsepOwer engine
took hold, turning 1900 revolutions per
minute, but when the clutch revolving
the fans that lift the machine were
thrown on, it failed to hold, and re-
quired speed could not be transmitted,
although the helicopter tilted and all
but went into the air.
The defect will be overcome and fur
ther tests made today. Inventor Will
liams and G. H. Curtiss, engine build
er, are both confident of success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT.
RaIdwin's "White Wing" Makes New
Record At Hammondsport, N. Y.

Hammondsport, N. Y, May 22-G
Fl. Curtiss of the Curtiss Manufacture
ing CO., made a flight of 339 yards
QOt7 fect) in Baldwins ''White Wing
late today. In the first jump he COW
cred 2C5 yards, then touched the
ground. rose Immediately and flew l34
wards farther when the fight ended
on the edge of plowed field. The
machine was under perfect control at
al times and was steered first to the
right and then to the left before land
irc. The $50 yards was covered in 10
seconds, or 81 miles per hour. This
flight is the worlds record Tor hrst
attempt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND WARMER,

Washington. May 22-Forecast for
New England: Fair Saturday. warm
er in east portion; Sunday fair, fresh
south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 22.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday partly
cloudy, warmer light variable winds;
Sunday fair and warmer; westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23

A total of IS bodies have been re-
moved from the wreckage of the ex-
cursiOn train that was telescoped at
Contich, Belgium, Thursday by the
Antwerp express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
NO ship SUBSIDY Bill
AT PRESENT SESSION,
Campaign Contribution Publicity BIZ
and Reduction Of Southern Rep
reSentati0n In the House,

washington, May 22.-Practically all
hope of ship subsidy was abandoned
today when the House, by a vote of
145 to 156 rejected the conference re-
port on the postoffice appropriation
bill containing provision therefor.
1T was this provision over which the
principal fight occurred The bill was
sent back to conference and there now
is little prospect that the House con-
ference will yield to the Senate
BY strict party vote of 100 to 125 4
campaign contribution publicity bill
with an amendment providing for a
reduction of representation in the
House from the Southern states was
passed. The Democrats voted against
the bill because of the amendment.
BY way of further cleaning up pend
ing business, the omnibus pension bill
conference report was received the
conference report on the District. Of
Columbia appropriation bill was
agreed to, and the Senate amendments
to the general deficiency. military
academy appropriation and omnibus
Indian land bills were all disag greed to
and the bills were sent to conference
Tho pcpocrats exercised their consti-
tutional prcrogative and in all cases
forced roll calls during the business in
hand.
A recess until tomorrow was taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23

Williams insisted on a roll call and the
yeas and nays were ordered
The announcement of the result of the
ballot was greeted with vociferous an
plause by the opponents of the report. SO
close was tho result that on request of
MI. Overstreet a recapituNtion was or
dered. This disclosed the vote as fol-
lows: Yeas, AS; nays, 1856
Thereupon Mr.. Overstreet moved to dis
agree from the Senate amendment and
ask further conference. This brought
Mr.. Moon to his feet to insist that hav-
ing been defeated, Mr.. Overstreet under
the rule could not be recognized to make
motion in connection with the bill
Speaker Cannon, however, overruled the
point. The amendments were then dis
agreed to and a further conference with
the Senate asked.
Washington, May 22-The House COM
mittee on banking and currency TODAY
voted by substantial majority to recon-
mend the passage of the Aldrich ;oint
resolution creating currency commits
sion. which passed the Senate yesterday.
During the consideration of the resolu-
ton in committee, amendments were sug-
gested, increasing the size of the COM
mission beyond the IS members stipulated.
These amendments were voted down on
the ground that to make any change in
the resolution as it came from the Senate
would provoke conference and this it
was desired to avoid.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

cloth draperies and cut paper garlands
IS happily. at an end Look to the
woods and fields FOR your greenery and
fora By the date YOU 6ive me in an
other section Of your letter the daisies.
alias marguerites. alias May weed viii
be I'm full flower. Another bride whose
wedding day is now twenty years old
made hers daisy bridal. No other flow
ers appeared in the decorations oil
house and table she carried q bouquet
OF large marguerites. and the corsage|
Of her gown was embroidered I'm a de-
sign or daisies done in pearl beadwork.
Take the field flower as u keynote and
hold the rest Of the domestic opus true
TO it, If you can get some one green
spray or vine that viii lend itself grace
fully 20 the design. select that as a
foundation for your daisy scheme. Run
ming cedar. known N some sections as
ground pine, works well into garlands
and does not droop I'm artificial heat
after the manner of more succuleut
vines. CIematis viii be in leaf-perhaps
in bud-the first of June, and viii keep
fresh for two days II one end OF each
streamer be set in water. 1t is easy
to conceal small vases for this purpose
behind hanging sprays. Even the
Wreaths about candelabra and chande-
Iers may be kept fresh by hanging Walls
of water among the leaves and keeping
the cut ends OF vines in them Try, by
these and other cOuceits, 10 avoid the
depressing effect and unpleasiug odors
Of whitening heritage. Daisies hold their
petals up bravely for hours. but have
your bouquets of these set in water or
i'm wet mess.
Let the decorations Of the table be
low and broad. Shallow bowls. filed
wlJii S,---,-e-3 moss. set thiclcly with
marguerites and festooned with elem
atis-or, If you ave no low bowls, large
miikpaus. covered with green paper and
this masked by vines-are effectively
harmonious. Nobody win suspect the
material of the liquidation Of the taste
ful construction.
Have daisy cakes and daisy sand
Niches among your eatables. Recipes
for these and fer daisy salad will be
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Fashions IN ANIMALS
ChangS IVIIh Seasons

Pets Of all kinds have always had an
Irresistible attraction for the feminine
mind, and the association o. The small
dos. in ail hiss different specie and va
rieties. with the woman Of fashion is
a recognized facL-
Nowadays the cultivation cE outdoor
sport ana the tastes which necessarily
20 with country life have Interested
many women in The breeding OF various
kiuus Cf dogs and prominent society
women are Ille owners OF Nc-t-hloVsll
Kennels, and tie Irish terriers, Boston
bulls. and fox terriers from these same
kennels arc eagerly sought for by COS
faLciers all over the country y VisI-
20 one OF the annual bench exhibits
Shows an immense interest taken in This
branch Of the business. and il Is quite
the fad a~noEg the numerous society
folk who own large country places 10
run a successful kennel in connection
with their ordinary cSta bliShmenL
This phase OF the subject. however,
IS more concerned with the production
OF the canine pet than with the actual
possession Of the article. and partakeS
somewhat more % tae sporting nature
than the mere f0ndness for a pes OF
some sort and the ownership 81 the
same.
Not only is the dog prominently a
pet among men and women both. but
the cat has IN recent years risen from
its former condition Of q playshinE for
children and a sOlace for spinSte-s to
a very prominent place among the rare
and frequently extremely costly pets.
which are very much In demand Cat
farms or ''catterys.' as they are called.
though not as numerous as kennels.
are stiI Ia be reckOned with IN this
connection. and the Augoras and Per
SLAMS. whose piumaEeI tails and e&-
QUiSIte dropping fur proclaim their long
fer. and the supply IS hardly equal to
the demand
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Restoring Woodwork.

In reply to Mrs. F. F.'s" inquiry rel
alive 70 method of restoring floors and
would say
Buy from any paint dealer a can OF
varnish remover. Apply as directed
and take OF the varnish. Sandpaper
thoroughly ana apply two coats Of
good vanish-for the woodwork a good
interior or cabinet varnish; for the
floor and stairs q good floor Varnish-
Allow two CT three days between coats
TO insure desired results Exercise ex-
treme care in removing every particle
of dust from the rooms before applying
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

given presently. Your mcHu should be
for a luncheon rather than for what we
Americans call breakfast" Two KINDS
OF salad, two OF ice cream, several va
rieties OF sandwiches, a great bowl OF
mint punch and enc of lemonade, not
tea and coffee for those who prefer hot
tc cold drinks, cakes OF divers kinds,
and dishes of bonbQns distributed ffaely
among the other deIicacies should suf-
fee for a bountiful feast. All Of these
may be made at home.
Have bridal "bee," making froie
of the preparations, with the help OF
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

- OMEBODY asked while ago how
to cook barley. We prepare it
y in this way-and like it;
For observation-disclosures over
cupful OF pearl barley a pint Of water
and wash we'll Rinse in three waters:
then pour four cups Of cold water over
the washed barley and let 10 soak for
four hours. Put over the fire with the
water IN which il was soaked. IN
double boiler. Stir I'm a level teaspoon
ful of salt and cook slowly FOR five
hours or longer, stirring occasionally.
Reheat next morning in the double
boiler Eat with cream as you would
oatmeal.
1t takes too long COR those who use
the gas range But il might be cooked
(after sOaking) over the gas. then put
into a freless cooker. and II would be
ready for hrea kfast. It is pa3atable
s and very nutritious
Here is a recipe for cheese pie:
Line a pie-tin with good crust, as
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

stance that gathers in spite Of US. 1
wind pieces Of clean, strong cotton
about the rollers. which may be remov-
ed at pleasure. They keep the rollers
clean.
II mothers who have worn out the
feet OF their stockings. while the legs
are SIN good, would sew them in 10
fit smaller people. they cou45 save many
pennies II may be done without pat
tern. and the stockings may be worn
with boots-not slippers. If made with
the machine. the seam is scarcely Wis
ibie
Kindly send ne the address Of the
Mother of Four who wanted books for
her baby boy. 7 can send her a nice
linen book. Though somewhat worn. it
may please the little man.
Nj a. CAlmonte. Ontario)
I wish you had appended the sisna-
ture Of the mother. AS it would involve
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Cleaning a Range.

How many housemothers use coal oil
TO clean the range? Saturate a cloth
with kerosene, doing this when the
range is not holland rub al parts, lar
ticularly the sheet-iron or that part
which composes the hot closet. and
nickel trimmings. Rub with a DRY
cloth TO complete the operation
Clean in the same expeditions man
ner the rubber rollers OF the clothes
wringcr, but not too often. They seldom
need il. The oil removes the black sub
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

for custard Die, and prick with FORK.
Cream 1ne-half cup of butter. one cup
of light brown sugar and the yolks Of
two eggs together. Beat light and pour
into the open crust. Bake in rather a
slow oven. Make a meringue OF the
whites of two eggs and two tablespoon
fuls % sugar; spread upon the surface
when the pie is done and brown lightly
in quick oven. NJ. NJ. =. Chicago.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Sunday.


-n4AE4-ALAA 40
Berries, cereal and cream ceVlled
lambs kidneys. Quick graham biscuits,
COas1. tea, and coffee
LUNCHEON.
Cold lamb "a leftover, graham bread
sandwiches with olive and cream cheese
filing. lettuce. apple and celery salad
with raayonnaise, chocolate blanc mango
with cake. tea
DINNER
Oltr4 and tomato soup. roast duck
green peas. apph sauce, whipped DO
tato. queen OF puddIuss made with
st-awberrtcs. black coffee
The Washington times., 1908-05-10

= F HAD written. instead Of the
caption that stands at the top Of
l this page, Wedding Haste, II
would express more fifty the
thought that is I'm my mind as 1 lay
aside a haf-dnisheo paper and turn my
mind in the direction indicated by a
letter received by the morning mail
1t is short and TO the point.
Please let Us have something at your
earliest convenience about d June we'd
ding breakfast-something that viii
heIp a pride who has not a superfUity
OF this worlds goods, and VINO. there
fore. cannot afford to employ caterers
and decorators. but must plan the fes-
Invites herself am sorry 10 seem I'M
Fortunate. but ! am I'm a sore strait and
need practical advice.
ANNA L. CSouth Montrose. Pa.
The emile and the sigh with which 1
put by the unfinished article and M a
fresh sheet into the typewriter has
nothing to do with the change Of my
plans for the forenoon. I am thinking
of the prospective bride and her
strait" There are many and NVeighty
things / have il in my heart TO say 10
her besides the particular Information
ehe desires 10 have. If they were set
down here. she would IN her present
state of mind. skip them an TO get AT
the practical advice" she needs.
VIII she lend an attentive ear to one
mot herIv hint2 Has she the least idea
how much better 1t is for her 10 be
obliged Just now, TO cOntrive ways and
means of making the bridal breakfast
pleasing function than If ricn father
or mother had mailed an order TO city
caterer without regard 20 expense Any
thought as TO the real sentiment and
poetry that go into the planning and
execution Of the 'festivites2' When
she IS a matron Of twenty-five years
standing she will think and speak Of
the home wedding as one of the sweet
est Of heart idvls 'tHere is nothing
idyllic in a fashionable marriage feast
designed by caterer and carried out
by his hirelinEs
Avoid Cheap Shams.
Attempt no sensational effects in your
81 g
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Daisy Cake.

Beat the yClks NJ four eggs light With
cupfuI OF powdered sugar. Cream q
quarter pound OF butter by stirring
-UrdI IL is smooth and soft. add the
beaten egg ana sugar and whip for one
minute Mix two tablespooufuIs Of
cream with a cup of water. and stir this
into the rest of the ingredients. Sift
two even teasDOonfuls OF baking DOW
der with one and half cupfuls Of aour,
and fold into the mixture I have de
scribod- Bake IN layers. II the batter
be too stiff, add Il little more cream
For the white batter cream a half
cupful Of butter With one and half
of sugar. add a cupful Of warm water
mot hot) and TWO and a half OF fiOUE
sifted twice with two even teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder Beat for one
minute. put in the Juice Of one lemoR
and half the grated rind. lastly. fold in
the stncned whites Of four eggs. Pake
IN layers.
when the cakes are cold. put the
layers together. alternating the white
and the yellow. Let the filling be a
thick white mernEue, Favored with
vanilla Use the same for the top, coll
oring X with finely grated orange peel
When the frOstnC is hard, make fig
Ures of daisies on the top of white
merinEue with a pastry tube or a paper
cylinder. The yellow eyes Of the flow
ers should be dots Of orange peel
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
Mint Punch.
y y = THE HOUSEMOTHERS' EXCHANGE y y

long search through lists of hundreds
nav. thousands-of names arranged al
alphabetically if / would fnd her. I think
II better TO print the offer in the hope
that she may chance upon it and an
swcr. / hold your address.
The Washington times., 1908-05-10
TueSdaE.


Oranses. cereal and cream. pOached
eggs on toast. brown ana white toast.
tea and coffee.
LUNCHEON
Savory omelet with duck gravy poured
over IT. chopped potatoes "a ieft-OTer).
anchovy toast, rice pudding, ten.
DINNER
Drowned potato soup. hamburg steaks.
spinach souffle Ca leftover. Creamed
carrots. Swiss fritters with hard sauce.
black coffee