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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Unity Club will meet at the Court
House at 80 O'Clock Monday evening.
The paper Of the evening will be by
Mrs. Emma Huntington Mason, on
Early Plays and Players in America"
Scenes from .Therese." Il tragedy by
John Howard Payne. will be read by
Judge Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

III Marry ',hID "'tll hie-t At -
tbs evening with Miss Josephine ho0-
ertsor, at 80 Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Miss Ida Rarrows. teacher Of the
Erackett school, has recovered from
an attack Of the grip and will resume
her duties today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Hawix. Hawk Hawk your n lire away fha I
ao,,.ibIe case of Catarrh by taKlns
EIoODINE. which will cure YOU. ia TX.
hntties SOC. saTaple mailed for 1ec Ire
IsIocdine Co, Inc. Boston. Mass. Z; D.
murphy Augusta; and Wards Drug o'o''
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Miss Annie Williams, teacher of the
Church hin school. was called TO her
home Friday by the illness of her ia
Tier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
Special Announcement Regarding '"'
National Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that fo's nd
lung troubles is not affected by the ~ h
tional Pure Food and Drug law rarfui
contains no opiates or other ha' safe
drugs. and VIC recommend IL az poW-
remedy for children and adu's
ditch wehRter e. Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
WILLIAMS cARBoLic SAlvE
Writ ARNIcA AND WITCH HAZEL

The best Salve in the world for Cum
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheurn. IT,
ter, Chapped Hands and all skin cruz y
lions Gua ranteed to give satisfaction
money refunded. &c. by DRUGGISTS ,..
Williams MFG. Co., Props, CIeN
land, o. For sale by Bowditch 4 "s'
sser. nss.miyrr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

The Rebekah Aid will meet at I. o.
O. F. hall at o'clock this afternoon.
A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
BRIEFS.

Mrs. Fred Willett Of Perham street
is i'll with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

D,,., suffer with Sprains. Bruises i,t or
Pains but use Or ROBSON $50, ,S,,, H he Re.
49,; AZ ~ IN a minute, CSC. and SOC. a BOTTLE
i drtse I,ooGine Co.. Inc, Boston. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Maxine Johnson of q. Chapel street
is ill with the measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Gold ore free.
Augusta Trust Co.
X. w. Soule-RuCs.
Bowdoin Cleo Club-City hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

T. p. Tribou. who has been employed
in raber & Reds hardware store. has
severed his connection with that cont
pany and has accepted 4 position with
a hardware concern in Lewiston. Mr..
Tribou left for Lewiston Sunday at
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
CATARRH
z Reliable
Remedy
E!Y's Cream Balm
NAY FEVER

nLooD1NE LIVER PILLS ;n cure S SleS
persia and constpaton &c box m nass
~. 1ba RiooGine Co.. Inc. Boston, Maa''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

BIoopINE OINTMENT cures cures PILES:
rcraDa Salt Eheur Old Sores, never to.,
Sores iteh ard q" Tns SKI RIoodne CO. Inc
Boston Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Tho Young Woman's League will
meet at 2.30 this afternoon with Mrs.
G. f. Purinton, IS Bangor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Satin skin powder dossn't show. per-
frnoe eheaa3A Faesh. whlte pink, brunei.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
LONG NEGOTIATION
 BRINGS SUCCESS
Agreement Between United States and Japan Result
 Of Many Letters

Washington, Dec. 2-It was not
 until after long correspondence that the agreement between the United States and Japan finally arrived at the stage of acceptability to both countries. For months before the ex- istence of the negotiations became public Secretary of State Root and Ambassador Takahira were engaged in the arrangement of details.
 Formulated in the main on the methods to prevail with regard to the commercial development of the countries on the Pacific, and partic- ularly as regards China, the exchange of notes is also made the medium of all avOwal of friendliness between this country and Japan. It is stated that throughout, the negotiations were conducted without hitch.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
LIEUT.. HAY ID BE
 COURT-MART|ALED
Action Of Capt. Henderson Proves Stories Concerning
 Cruise Of Thetis

Port Townsend, Dec. 2-Confirma- tion of the oft denied stories of trouble aboard the revenue cutter Thetis comes this morning in the filing of court martial proceedings against Lieut.. Hay, one of the officers of the Thetis. The charges are preferred by Capt. Henderson, master of the cut ter, and they bear out all that has previously been said concerning the conduct of Lieut.. Hay.
 Before the Thetis arrived in port from the north, reports of the various acts of insubordination on the part of the officers had reached here. When, however, the Thetis arrived her officers denied the reports, and 1t was given out that the cruise of the Thetis had been unmarked by any untoward event. Other charges are expected to be preferred.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
HAITI AT MERCY
 0F REBEL FORGE Citizens Of Port au Prince Advocate Surrendering
 To RevoIutionists
MINISTER OF STATE RESIGNS
HOStilitieS Cease While Govern ment Officials Discuss What
 Their Course Will Be

Port au Prince, Dec. 2-Flushed with success the rebel army is today camped within mile or so of Hayti's capital. For the time being hOstili- ties have ceased, the rebel general, Simon, having declared an armistice for two days in order that the gov ernment officials may decide on the course they will take with regard to the defense or the surrender of the city.
 It is generally believed that the government cause is lost, and the citizens of Port au Prince are urgin 9 surrender to the rebels. Minister of State Borno has resigned, and the cabinet is in a condition of disorder. Everywhere the revolutionist troops have been victorious, and it is re- alized that it will be folly to attempt to defend Port au Prince.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Government Troops Meet lngIorious Defeat At Hands
 Of Ardent Rebels
PORT AU PRINCE IN DANGER
United States And France Have War Vessels In Harbor Of Cap-
 ital To Aid Foreigners

Port au Prince, Dec. All efforts to maintain peace have failed and today Hayti is in state of revolu- tion. Commanded by General Si- mon, large force of rebels is head ing for this city, and panic prevails here as the government troops seem wofully helpless in the face of the in vaders.
 The rebels are flushed with victory gained yesterday afternoon at Ansea- van, where the government troops, although superior in numbers, met decisive defeat. In every locality the rebels have been successful in their battles and have seized several towns which they now hold.
 The United States cruiser Tacoma. and the French wrrship Duguy are here, and are prepared to protect the citizens of the countries they repre- sent. The vessels will care for all the foreigners in this city, and the native residents are in hopes that the rebels will be so awed at sight of the war vessels that the city will be spared attack.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Chorus Girls Have Hard Luck

Duridg recent engagement of "A Stubborn Cinderella" company, at the Olympic Theater, St. Louis, thieves took two dozen pairs of tights from out of the dressing rooms. When the pretty chorus girls got ready to dress for the performance the follow ing night they found that they were without the proper costumes. Some feelingless attache suggested a coat of flesh-colored paint, and it looked as if there would be serious shrink age in the chorus ranks, till the ward robe woman came to the rescue and got in communication with a local costumer, who furnished bunch of nondescript tights. They were tried and made to do, although the effect in some of the instances was more than funny. Some of the girls com plained that the substitute garments were too short, some too long, some too wide, while one little chorus beauty from Boston, to whom an at tenuated pair had been given, declared that they were too dreadfully narrow. The girls managed to get along with them, but it was funny looking chorus that "A Stubborn Cinderellan presented that night.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
SUICIDE SUSPICION
 IN B|GGY OEATH
Frisco's Police Chief Known To Have Worried Concern
 ing Graft Charges

San Francisco, Dec. 2-That Police Chief Biggy committed suicide when he went to his death beneath the waters of the bay is the belief held generally by those intimate with the state of mind of Biggy during the period to elapsc since the suicide of Morris Haas in the county jail. The graft prosecution has openly accused the police department of having at the behest of Ruef made it possible for the assailent of Heney to shoot himself, and this had caused Chief Biggy much worry.
 The men who were in the launch with Biggy when he went overheard, can give no comprehensive account of the accident. All they know is that the chief went overheard and that his body sank immediately. So far all efforts to find the body have been futile.
 Police Commissioner Kiel is one of those who is convinced that Chief Biggy committed suicide. In discuss Ing the affair, Commissioner Kiel this morning stated that Biggy was much worried concerning the charges made against him by the graft prose- cution
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Stamp Famine Is On

Valdez is in the grasp of famine, it's visible supply of United States postal stamps being exhausted. The reason why, is that Postmaster Jeffer- son is, and for several days has been unable to open his safe. In this safe repose large quantities of stamps of various and sundry denominations, but they cannot be reached until the safe is opened, and the safe cannot be opened until some Yegg man out of job happens along. Mir. Jefer. son has cabled to Seward and to Cor dova, appealing for help, and expects that the postmasters of those towns will respond with aid in the shape Of stamps.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
GORDON IS WRITER 0F ROOT DECISION Bar Association Committee Is Assembling Evidence
 Against Justice $500 THE PRICE PROMISED Great Northern Attorney Declares He Gave Suspected Man S2O.-
 GOO As Bribe Money
$500 THE PRICE PROMISED

Spokane. Dec. 2-Evidence that M. J. Gordon told at least part of the truth when he made charges against Supreme Court Justice Milo A. Root, Is being quietly assembled by the State Bar Association committee ap- pointed to investigate the charges. It has been definitely established that Gordon wrote at least one decision handed down by the supreme court i'll favor of the Great Northern Rail- road Company, and that this decision was Submitted by Root as his own opinion.
 At the time of writing the decision, Gordon was attorney for the Great Northern, and he promised Root S3 % but Root never received the amount Gordon has proved beyond q doubt that he wrote the decision, which ap- pears on the supreme court files as having been written by Root.
 Gordon asserts that in all he has given Root S2O, ,OOO for favorable de- disions in cases where the railroad was involved. To the contrary, firm friends of Root declare that he has never received dollar for improper services.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
CORDOvA TOWNSHIP MEN GAIN VICTORY Judge Reid Decides Patent Gives Right To Land To
 Mean Low Tide
SEWARD CASE IS DIFFERENT
Ejectment Proceedings Brought By Alaska Central Have To Do
 With Special Reservation

Judge Reid in tbe district court this morning decided the Cordova water front case in favor of the townsite company on the ground that it's pat ent to the upland is without reserva- tion. The defendants maintained that the statute reserving sixty feet along the line of high tide for pub lie highway i'll certain cases, is of general application and on this theory based claim of right to go upon the land. This view was rejected by the court and the title of the town site company up to the line of mean high tide is sustained.
 In rendering his decision. Judge Reid made it understood that the case at bar is not of the same nature as that brought by the Alaska Gen. tral to eject squatterS from a sixty foot strip in Seward. Judge Reid stated that in the Seward townsite patent this reservation is specifically made while no such reservation is made in the Cordova townsite patent. The Seward case has not been de- cidcd.
 The action was brought by John Dalton, William J. shepard and Edmund Doverspike who asked q total of S40,O0O damages and permis- sion to tic to c street with q wharf they are building.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Archbo1d Sheds No Light

New York, Dec. 2--John D. Arch- bold proved dense person this morn- ing when placed on the witness stand to testify concerning the inner work ings of the Standard Oil Company. Mir. Archbold said that he does not know anything concerning the own ership of the Security Oil Company a Texas concern believed to be owned by the Standard, nor would he acknowledge possession of any infor- nation in connection with the Anglo, American Company's loan of s2, ,O00,- 600 to James Mcdonald. The Anglo American is subsidiary holding of the Standard and Mir. Archbold is q director in the concern.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
FR|SCO'S POLICE
 HEAD IS DROWNED
Chief Biggy Falls Overheard From Patrol Boat And
 Sinks In The Bay

San Francisco, Dec. 1-Chicf of Po- lice Biggy was drowned in the bay this morning while returning to the city in the police patrol boat. In some way, not accounted for by those with him, the chief fell from the boat sinking almost immediately.
 Itis believed that in falling the chief struck his head on the side of the boat, or, that he was struck by the propeller. The men in the launch made every effort to find the body, but to their best belief it never came to the surface.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Municipal Lights Are To Be Placed On Meter For Pur-
 pose Of Saving Money
PROMOTERS GET PERMIT
Time When Taxes Will Become Delinquent Is Extended Until
 First Of January

Economy strode through the town council chambers last night, and all the councilmen except Ed. Wood, who is in Seattle, shivered with ap- prehension and then took fall out of the Alaska Water, Light and Tele- phone Company. It seems that some of the councilmen have been putter- ing around some place where all the light and power is distributed and measured by means of a meter, and it was learned that luminosity comes cheaper this way, so the council de- cided that the town shall install meter, and thus reduce considerably the monthly lighting bill
 1t is probable that Mayor Brown is resp onsible; any way he opened the door permitting the entrance of Econ- omy. and Economy did the rest. The action of the mayor was far from be- ing committed with malice afore- thought, for he began by praising the new street lights, expressing the opinion that the council did a good job when the arc lights were decided upon.
 Al. Grigsby helped out by remark ing that Mckinley street at night makes by comparison Second avenue, Seattle, appear like darkest despair. Councilman Grigsby has just returned from Seattle, and spoke as one forti- fled by knowledge.
 It was at.this stage of the proceed ings that Economy insinuated it's fine work, and the die was cast in favor of the meter. The street and lighting committee will attend to the fine de- tails.
 The council voted to extend the time for taxes to become delinquent, January 1 being fixed as the date. The original date was December 1. This extension of time is customary, but town warrants used to pay taxes will not be credited with interest from December 1 on.
 Providing it can get the consent of owners of property on upper Broad way, the toboggan slide corporation may erect the slide in that thorough fare. A committee representing the slide corporation presented the sub ject to the council, and was informed that the council is powerless to dis pose of thoroughfarc without the consent of the owners of the property abutting thereon. The council, how ever, favors the project, and granted the desired permit, subject to action of the property owners.
 Treasurer Wheat was instructed to obtain from the deputy United States clerk an itemized statement of licen- ces paid into the court but returnable to the town. It is the desire of the council to keep a close check on the licenses in order that those who are backward may be urged to remit.
 Councilman Grigsby, who is also treasurer of the school board, was al- lowed $500 so that he may close up the financial affairs af the term draw ing to an end.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
RICH MAN VICTIM
 IF ODD ASSAULT. Seattle Real Estate Broker Is Summoned To Vacant
 House And Wounded

Seattle, Dec. 1--Lured by clever pretense to lonely house, Frank At wood, wealthy real estate dealer of this city, was this morning made the object of a vicious attack on the part of an unidentified man. With a bull let wound in his knee and blood flow ing from a jagged wound in his head. Atwood managed to escape his as- sailant and stagger into the street, calling for help. Departing from the rear of the house Atwood's sssailant fled and is now being hunted by the police.
 Atwood can give no cause for the assault. He says that last night he was asked over the telephone con- corning a house his office had for rent. He engaged to meet at the va cant house the man who telephoned, and this morning proceeded to keep the engagement. Atwood entered the house alone, believing that his prospective client had not arrived, but no sooner was he inside that he was struck on the head with some heavy weapon. He tuned to run and the thug shot, wounding Atwood in the knee. .... ....
 Atwood says he believes that rob- bery was the motive, but the police incline to the belief that Atwood is concealing something and they hint at private motive for the attack.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Pageant In Honor Of Emper- or Joseph Results In Death
 Of Four Spectators
l4O ARE BADLY INJURED
AuStria'S Ruler BestOws 5000 Ti- ties In Promotion Upon As
 Many Subjects

Vienna, Dec. 2-Four persons were killed and 40 seriously injured in this city yesterday during the diamond jubilee celebration i'll honor of Elm peror Joseph. The accident occurred during the big parade. The streets were thronged with excited men, women and children and the weaker were trampled by those frantic to obtain view of the pageant.
 During the day the emperor con ferred titles in promotion upon 5000 of his subjects.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Winter Mail Departs For Arctic

Winnipeg, Dec. 2--One thousand pounds of mail destined for the Uni ted States and the English subjects in the Arctic Circle departed from here today. The mail includes letters and papers for the whalers from San Francisco who are wintering in the far north. The mail goes from here to Dawson, from where 1t will be taken in charge by the mounted police and transported to it's destina- ton.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Britt to Fight in England

London, Dec, 2-Jimmy Britt, of California, this morning signed ar- ticles to on February 25 fight Johnny Summers of England. The purse is R5,OOO. Britt vii in q few days leave London to go into, Training near here.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Pope Of Rome Is Worse

Rome, Dec. 2.-The condition of the pope, who for several days has been ailing, is so much worse that consid- erable alarm is felt. His physicians, however, declare that there is no great danger.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Many New Corners In skagway

The population of Skagway Is in- creasing so rapidly through the sim pie, natural, anti-race-suicide princi- pie, and wholly without regard to the immigration question, that it makes an old resident nervous lest he may get lost in the crowd pretty soon when the people grow up and take their natural places in the side walk crush. Isn't it about time a new census be taken2--Skagway Alaskan.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

The Northwestern Development Co. has now ready the sum of S320,O for use in developing It's properties in the Kougarok and for Improvements in the Seward Peninsulia railroad.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

The greatest floral display ever shown at worlds fair will be exhib. tied at the Alaska Yukon Pacific ex- position in the landscape gardening of Olmstead Brothers.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

Tn your opinion,'' asked the mem Der of the Investigating committee. "what is the cause of the evident un- rest among the Indians2" Comanohe Pete, the noted scout, blew cloud of smoke into the atmosphere. Then he took his pipe out of his mouth. "Fleas." he answered
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

The United States of Columbia has but one iron boundary. It. is at Bogota, and is used to smelt native ores for casting purposes.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

Nome now has lodge of Odd Eel lows,
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

The paving of eleven miles of streets and walks at the grounds Of the Alaska -Yukon-Pacilic exposition Is now under way.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

The skaGway city treasury is
 empty.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03

Thieves are operating at and neal Dawson.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
ARCHBOLD BOOSTS
 FOR STANDARD OIL
Octopus Is Declared To Be Responsible For Americas
 Trade Balance

New York, Dec. 1-Implicit belief in the statements of John D. Arch bold of. the Standard Oil Company would cause the people of the United States to rise up and call the Octopus ''blessed." According to the state- ments made by MT. Archbold on the witness stand, the favorable balance of trade marking the commercial relations between this and European countries is directly due to exporta- tions of the product of the Standard Oil Company.
 MT. Archbold declared that G3 per cent of the products of the Standard is sold abroad, and in fact the major portion of his time on the witness stand has been devoted to trying to establish the fact that instead of prosecuting the Standard Oil Con- pany, the government should treat it as an asset to be cherished and nurtured.
 A Mormon's wife, coming down stairs one morning, met the physician who was attending her husband. "Is he very ill?" she asked anxiously. "He is," replied the physician. "I fear that the end is not far off," Do you think" she asked hesitatingly, "do you think it proper that should be at his bedside during his last moments?" "Yes. But advise you to hurry madam. The best places are already being taken.