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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
SITUATION STILL TENSE.
Entente Cordiale Of Europe Does Not
Seem TO Grow Stronger.

Vienna, Feb. 16-Desnitc official as
surance that harmony has been r.
established between Austria and
Russia. the situation arising from the
question of railway concessions in the
balkans has not lost its tension.
Neither the foreign office nor the Rus
sian embassy is ConCcalinG the fact
that tn. action of Baron Won A"hrHn-
that. III" Austrian foreign minister.
has caused 4 deep concern in st. Pc
terSburg.
Even should the Russian plans for 4
railroad from the Danube to the
Adriatic be carried ont with the con-
Mt al Austria IL is considered here
that the work of Macedonian reform
has come 10 d tHndstill. It is pointed
ont at the foreign Office that Russia
has not as vet Informed Austria OF
her plans and il is therefore concluded
ny th. Austrian officials that either
Russia, has resolved not to carry them
ont At al! or contemplateG some moii-
I.,.:i.n Of them.
Tho government is growing sensitive
:ni ia. aggressive attacks Of the
Frrnch and Russian press and ad-
verse criticism in Great Britain and
Austria will not admit that the Rus
su-AuStrian entente has become in
effective. Tile cuncenSuS Of indep"n-
dent opinion. however. is that The
MuerSSteg scheme has practically dis
appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
NEW BOWDOIN PASTOR.
First Sermon at Eowdoin College by
Rev. Henry Van Dyke.

Brunswick. Me. Feb. 16.-tSpecian.-
Rev. Henry Van Dyke, p. D.. LII. D..
of Princeton, \. Y, today occupied the
pulpit of the First Parish Congregational
church in the morning and in the after
noon conducted the services at King
Chapel, Bowdoin College. as The college
preacher. DR.. Van Dyke is one of the
best known preachers ir the country
He is n graduate OF Princeton and after
studying in Berlin he became pastor
Of n Congregational church in Newport
r /. In 1888 he was called to New York
tc accent the pastorate OF the Brick
Presbyterian church. where he :cmained
for nearly % years. when hc left the
active ministry and became prof, ssor of
English Literature at Princeton. He is
known as an author and still breaches
many times year. During the coming
week he is to give q course or six lee
lures on The Service Of Poetry at the
annual convncation of Bangor Theolo-
Cical Seminary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
Millions Loss
By the Flood

Pittsburg. Feb. 16.-After reaching
3o.T feet at noon today and remaining,
at that stage for three hours. the high
water in the river is now slowly re
cedinG.
The danger mark in this city is q
feet.
The damage and suffering caused by
the annual food is widespread.
a remarkable feature. however. is
the absence of fatalities. which is at
tributcd to the early warnings Of the
local United States weather bureau.
Live stock has persisted in consider
able numbers.
The actual property damage cannot he
ascertaned at this time. but from all ac-
counts it will run up 10 several million
dollars
The suffering caused by the high wa
ter is intense. Thousands OF perronS are
living on the upper floors Of their hon es.
using skiffs as n means Of transportation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
THREE RECEIVERS
For The Mutual Reserve
Life Insurance Co.
Result Of Suits Brought Six
Months Ago by Po|ieyhoIders.
Insolvency and Inability TO Meet
Obligations Alleged.

New Norh. F'r!,. lG.-EcccivcrS were al
pointed Saturday night FOR III" Mutual
Reserve Life Insurance co. on the ayp!i-
cation of rolcvhoide"s' committee.
Receivers wer" appointed ~ .IuGG"
Ward in the United States circuit court
at the request of former Attorney Cen
eral Julius NJ. Mayer. who represented
James G. Robinson ANA Reuben Q. SEQ
willie. two policy The receivers
are Charles w Gould of the law firm of
Gould & Wilkie: William H. Russell Of
the law firm of Russell & Win4ow. and
Archibald G. Haynes. president of III"
Mutual Reserve Insurance Go. l.arh 70
ceiver SwaS put under bond of $lfo.0oo.
MI Russell and Mr.. Haynes qualifying
Immediately; Mr.. Gould is to qualify
Monday.
Insolvency and inability tn meet It's OBJ
legations were given in the courts order
as the reason fur the appointment Of re-
ceivors.
The suits which eliminated Saturday
night in the rcceivcrshps We're brought
six months ago hv thu. two policy holders
named. by the order of the court, the
two cases We're joined
In the company answer 10 H." com
plant the allegations made ~ the CONF
plainant as to fraud in the management
Of tho company's business We're denied.
but the company admitted the allegations
made to its inability 10 carry ont the
contracts with it's policyholdcre.
The court = order directed the receivers
to take possession of all properties of
the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co
nd ~ lY,,;y OF IN, no f.Ia !
courts, determining the equities of policy
holders and all other claims against the
company.
A report made by the examiners to the
superintendent Of insurance on Nov. 10.
1901. and which explained the condition
OF the company Gown to tn" last day Of
August last, showed total liabilities OF 81
ilS..17 and admitted assets of 81. 701 .6fi2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

St. Petersburg. Feb. 16.-Baron Won
Aehrentnals reiterated the deterlnhha-
ton Of Austria to build failiod''
through Noviapassear as connecting
link for tho Austrian line through boz
mia with the Turkish Line to Sai'h-
ika and the announcement by me vt
NINA foreign Office of its financial sup
rort 10 this plan, have left no iliuSloh9
here regarding the fate of the agree
meent looking to joint acton IN the
Balkans, negotiated by Emperor -Nich-
oins and Emperor Francis Joseph at
MuerZsteg in the autumn OF I!o''
which was the groundwork OF the SUD
seqllent program Of reforms III Mace
donia
The a. iitude Of the Russian foreign
Office ~ learned through an inspired
pres. is that the agreement. which IS
REGARDED az already violated in spirit
by thu. Austrian foreign minister's Ct
forts TO extend and consolidate the
Austrian sphere Of influeHc" by 4 mi
vatc bargain with the Sultan for the
construction of the railroad. should
be arrogatcd.
Rus3ia is now left free hand to
East Negotiations are still being con-
Quoted to the end of inducing Aus
tria 10 withdraw her railroad scheme,
bat no hope of their success is held
oTt on either the Austrian or the Rus
sian side The principal efforts at pres
ent are being devoted TO arranging a
new grouping Of the powers, it being
thought here that Russia and Great
Britain might enter into m agree
mont for joint action in Macedonia,
and that these two powers would be
supported by France and perhaps
Italy
The detection of such m important
power as Austria which on account of
hcr geographical position shared with
Russia the leading role in the efforts
to settle the Macedonian problems,
renders the outlook dark
The impression that Austria is act
ing with the fun CognZance ana sup
Port of Germany. which has been con-
frmed by formal statements given out
b. German government officials. has
resulted in an CuthurSt of anger
against that country. affecting all
circles Of III" Russian press; and pub
lie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
THE GOlDING WEDDING
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Shepherd Of
Dexter Celebrated Friday.

Dexter. Me. FEB. 16.--NIr and Mrs
Abncr Shepherd celebrated the 5o,h
anniversary Of their wedding Friday
evening ut their home on Church street
where about 100 friends assembled
Mr., Shepherd was presented with a
fine gold watch. and Mrs. Shepherd
with u solid silver water service.
In the presence Of the assembled
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd again
pledged to love, honor and cherish
each other. the welding ceremony being
performed by Rev. Howard \. Lincoln
of the Congregational church. Con-
gratulationS followed. and an interest,"
ing program nf readings was carried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
LEAKING WATER MAINS
Again Causing Inconvenience and
Danger to Bath Property Owners.

Bath Me, Feb. 15.-With the princi-
pal water mains leaking somewhere
underground and the pressure SO low
at the hydrants that there is prac-
tically no protection from fire tonight.
this city is again face to face with a
serious menace from fire. for should
one break out. there is no possibility
of eXtinguishing it. Every effort to
protect the property of the city is be-
ing made by Fire Chief Scott The
leaks are being located and repaired as
rapidly as possible. but il will be sew
again be normal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
Province Lands on Cane
Cod Being Saved.
Worthless, Shifting Sands Are
Changed Into Good Land.
About 500 Acres Will Have Been
Saved by the Year 1911.

ProNincetown. Mass. Feb 16.-Tre
effort Of Massachusetts 10 keep its 500
''rrs ot sand on Cape Cod known as
IN" Province lands from being blown
mi" the sea by binding the surface.
Town through the planting Of grass.
shrubs and trees. is nearly completed.
and il is expected the remaining 10
acres will be- reclaimed within the next
three years
The Province lands stretch off across
he tip end Of the cape from the hill
IN which President Roosevelt last
summer startled the business world
IS his Pilgrim monument speech, to
The beach of the Back Side They are
direct Inheritance of the common
.ycalth. having been decided originally
- the Province of Massachusetts bay
the Crown of England and having
lever been rellnquished. though they
ave for many years been the mos,
Nstable piece of property in the state
-carcIy a heavy storm could pass over
'his part OF the cape without changin.
he topography.
during the past Is years. however
re WORK OF teing down the soil of the
ape py grasses and shrubs has beer
Nrosressing. So promising has the re.
~ been that it is regarded as pos.
ole. when the Province lands are Sc,
'Hed. that the state may extend it.
9rh To the Peaked Hills of Truro
neh adJoin the lands on the east.
'ne reclamation of the PROVING,
Eas hegan in 1898 and since tn.r
'4 mas been expended and $50 acre.
We 1een carpeted witnsa heath tina
.he autumn giows like a great per
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Nh. Morse declared that ne was
feeling fine" and after he had con-
shifted with his counsel on the steam
er hc exclaimed: "Wcil. if that's the
worst they have got on me, | am not
worried.
MI. Boarlman. who, as counsel for
Morse. was called before the grand
jury. said tonight:
Morse is back and full of fight. IL
wants to face the music and pretty
soon yen are going to see the fur fly
He viii be at his Office tomorrow
morning AT . o'clock and will begin
scrdpring then and there.
Little men always are good scrap
pCrS ana Morse is one of the best little
men | ever knew. He is full of ginger
and not the least bit worried"
Mr.. Morae'S luggage. it was said,
consisted of four trunks. The first
three days out from Liverpool after he
had bearded tn" steamer almost direct
from the Campania on which he sailed
from New York he remained in his
cabin. After this he emerged and
mingled to some extent with several
fellow passengers. At table he sat al
\ SsBt. lISHL hltttiS up
postc Baron I[ogoro Takahira. the
japanese ambassador to the United
states \ news dispatch saying that
the banker Was indicted was received
on board last Tuesday but it was not
made public. During the last two days
Of the trip, Mr.. Morse said he was de-
uged with wireless messages. but was
unable to answer any of them. He
vas much amused by one from q news
paper which read:
1T IS reported you left the Eturia
at Queenstown. Is this true
Mr.. Morse also laughed heartily
when one Of the newspaper men tod
him it was reported that on the way
over. he capitalized an ice berg, sold
the bonds to the captain, took notes
in payment. discounted them with tho
)urser. bought tho Etruria and started
on q cruise around the world.
Whiie Mr. Morse was at Justice
DowlinS's house one Of the detectives
took his pedigree He said he was 81
years old, was born in the United
States, was married. was broker by
profession ana resided at I2S Fifth
avenue.
Morse wis lliIOlIll't tbNlSIt tIlit 'tii at
tachment for $aO0,a0 had beriI flee
against him in Lawrence. Mass. III 9
breach of contract action by John c
Reed and Louis Knehulc Of New Jersey
Mr.. More said:
II DO not know either or the men men.
toned i'll the dispatch and | have no in
terests wha tevcr in Lawrence, Mass. and
never did have. 1 think there must bG
| some mistake and that this suit is
against some other person than myself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
A BRIDGE WRECKED.
Ice Jam Plays Havoc With One at
Still River, Mass.

Still! River, Mass. Feb. Ian ice Jam
in tie Nashua river above the railroad
bridge Of the Worcester u Nashua di-
vision of tho Boston & Maine. moved
down against the bridge this afternoon.
tearing out seven piles that supported
the bridge and ioltinS the tracks out of
Alignment. The ice was then piled up
against the abutments and held. settling
back COO feet ana increasing as new les
foated down.
All trains We're held up until late in
the afternoon. The water above tho
bridge was the highest in six years this
afternoon. but had fallen two feet by 6
o'clock. a guard was maintained at the
bridge tonight. ,t, MINI Il go 4
Great Damage in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
c. w. MORSE RETURNS.
Continued from Page One.)

Campania and sailed at about . O'Clock
Saturday morning. Until | read IN the
English papers that was travelling under
an assumed name did not know that my
name was not correctly entered on tn"
ships registry. 1t was evidently put on
the registry by someone who did not
know me- and who. having my siEna'ur"
before him, read it as C. NJ. Moore
Il have been asked Nv representatives
Of me press TO answer 4 long list or
questions about my personal affairs.
have been asked in substance I" furnish
Ia the press Il statement Of my assets
and liabilities, to contradict c"rtain sllly
stories about concealed millions ana to
EXPOSE my defenccS not only To charges
that have resulted in Indictments against
me but also 10 anticipate nosShl" fu-
ture indictments. All these things de-
cline TO do ard l rpspcctfu request I"
bt released from further opportunities
on these lines.
az assert my innocence Of any ctImlnai
act. aud ! ask the public to suspend
Judgment in ny case until ] have had
an opportunity 10 meet my acc3lS"rS In
court. use he word 'accus"rs.' al
though as i''i It" tolltelHN a. INV
indictments | am informed mat there
were no 'accuScrs and that Judg"
O'Bricn asked the grand jury /" refuse
to find indictments against ne.
The present times are times OF great
stress and popular excitement Many
causes nave conSpircd. for which am
in 10 way responsible, to focus 11hlic at
tention ON me and he various enterprise
es-urfortunatelv too numerous and I'M
portant-with which l have been con-
nectad. I must suffer my share Of the fl
nancial losses which result from large
business commitments in time Of panic,
bat l greatly mistake the temper OF the
American people if | am not Ia nave iair
play both At the bar Of public opinion
and in the courts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
FREE AT ACT.
Great Britain Sees Possible Benefits
In the Present Situation.

London. Feb. i6.-Th" lead, r.; II 1lr
movement for reforms in Ma. ..,ir'iit
are urging upon Sir Edward or. l.,r
secretary Of foreign affairs thu; ~.
breakup Of the concert ~ InWrri gives
the government opportunity for a',:.n
which should bring about b. nrilrIll
results. They contend that Great Brit
ain is now free To act vigorously. ana
that being outside the group "f con-
cession seekers her demands will ~"
the more likely 10 receive attention.
Tn. cabinet has not Vet decided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

a man was before Judge Larraber
yesterday forenoon on the charge OF
lettering around the Maine Contra!
station. The man was arrested by the
night watch Saturday night at the re-
quest Of Night Baggagemaster Null
len of the Maine Central. The Judge
imposed tine Of s. and costs or -
days in Jail. As the man had n fam
l. dependent upon him for support ana
this was his first offence. after read
ing him 4 lecture the judge suspended
sentence during good behavior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

BY 4 recent report it appears that
there are now 3.146 miles Of railway in
operation in China. l,622 miles under
and still other lines soon
to be undertaken. The total is yet
very small for such a huge country,
but the progress of the last ten or
twelve years points clearly to a break
ing down of the old objections to rail-
ways and gives assurance Of more
rapid development in the futurc.-New
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Rev. G. r. Tenncy If Auburn occu-
pied IL" pulpit II thu tniyrrsali-t
church sunday morning, preaching III
able ana thoughtful discourse. This is
the second Sunday that Mr.. Tenncy
has occupied the Universalist pulpit
in this city and he is very much liked
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

tonic and NauGatuck rivers which
yesterday nverran their banks as the
result Of ice gorgcs. shows recession
tonight. but il is impossible to csti
mate III this time the damage. which II
is believed may amount t. many thou
sands Of dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
100000 ATTACHMENT
Against Charles w. Morse Is Filed al
Lawrence, Mass.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 16.-An at
tachInent Of 100000 in an action 81
contract against Charles w. Morse of
New York, who is under Indictment,
was filed at the local registry of deeds
Saturday. The plaintiffs are John +.
c. Reed ana Louis Kueht.le. Of New
Jersey The nature of the suit is not
known here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

In the Gardiner police court Satur-
day morning for drunkenness and dis
turbancc George Ryan of Portsmouth.
y. H., Harry Travcrs Of Bangor and
G,aorG,. Bates Of Portland We're each
given 30 days in Jail. Sentence was
suspended i'll the case of a South Gar
diner man. who was arraigned for
drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

The rain Of Saturday completely
spoiled the slcighing und brought out
Wheeled vehicles once more. In all
there has been hardly two weeks this
winter in which runners could be used
and il is very discoura ging to those
Engaged in operations where snow is
2 fCnDSSiiV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Friday Afternoon The teachers a. the
Randolph Granular school Mrs. Edith
BARRIER and Miss Rachel M"uitun, We're
remembered With handsome valentines
by the pupils of the grades und.r
their lHSi rilction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

\ Continental supper will be served
Saturday evening. eFb. -. under the
auspices Of the social committee Of the
7. T.. :. G. +. Of the First Baptist
church. The SUPPER will be held i'll the
banquet room of the vcstry and an en-
tertcinment will be given in conneC-
ton with il. The Ladies' Aid will as
SiSt the young people In the arrange
mcntS for the supper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17
No Additional information.

Lawrence. Mass, Feb. 16.-No infor-
nation about the attachment filed
against Charles w. Morse in this city
has been obtained here, aside from
TIE announcement made yesterday. At
the office of the registery Of deeds,
nothing was known of regarding to
identity of the parties. The property
concerned was described as being in
HaVerhill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

financial profit out of the plan WIS not
the first consideration. the work has
resulted in some return Of profit. Last
year there WAS a revenue from the
cranberry boys of the section OF nearly
$3.50 or nearly 5 per cent. on the an
aual investment Of $33S3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Nontrelier Vt. Feb. 1.-THE sud-
den rise Of the W'inooski river on ac-
count OF yesterdays heavy rain and
tie melting snow on the hills caused
considerable damage TO cellars in the
business section Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

tt p Monmouth Canning CO Is max:
ing extensive plans for I'll" season ~
1908 and It prosperous season il :.'>-
pcCted. \ large acreage has already
hecr signed by the farmers in this
sect ION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Mrs Eta Merrill of Highland ave-
nuc, who haG her thumb auputut"I
on account Of blood poisoning. has re-
covered from the effects NJ Tile opera
ton ana is now rapidly jmpr"vine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Mis-. John Christopher. Who came w
Gardiner 10 attend tn, funeral If liz.
late Frederick a. Bowlev. returned Sat
uiday to her home in Rumford Fails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Hon. o. T.. Clason arrived home Sat
urday room from Boston While there
lie attended III" banquet Of the Bates
College Alumni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Marion Chapman. daughter Of Nh
ana Mrs. Lyndon T.. Chapman If Ran
colph. who has been i'll with chicken
noy, is recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

The matrimonial intentions Of Frank
~. Goodwin and Mary g. stewart.
both Of ills city. were fled Saturday
1T the Giiicc Of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Mrs. z. a. Hoyt Of West Gardiner
who mas been i'll with tunsilitis and
severe nervous trouble, is steadily i'm
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-17

Tic Ladies' Aid Of the FIRST Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. l.. r. Clarke 1T the parson-
.,1n