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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
NEARLY BREAK UP MEETING.
Reference to "Night Riders" Cause
Lively Time at Cotton Convention.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov 12.-Fiery de-
nunciation Of might riding and equal
ly fiery defense of the might Riders"
threw the cotton convention into dis
order today and nearly terminated the
days session before the program mad
fairly begun. President Harvie Jor-
Ian finally succeeded in stilling the ex-
element.
Walter Clark of Clarksdale, Miss,
precipitated the trouble about Might
Riders when he wandered from the
subject OF The Better Bailing and
Handling of Cotton" to discussion of
the Might Riding situation. He
bitterly denounced night riding and
called the Might Riders "a curse and
men who shoot people in the back"
A. c. Roane of Mississippi jumped
on his chair and called Mr.. Clark to
order. He said the Might Riders"
We're an oppressed people, fighting for
what they believed to be right, work
ing against overwhelming odds, but
always from the best motives. His
words created a sensation. Men stood
on their chairs and the greatest con-
fusion prevailed.
President Jordan refused to enter
tain a motion to adjourn sine die and
requested Mr.. Clark to go on with his
paper. This he did and the program
was proceeded with.
The general committee on resolutions
presented it's report which was unan-
imously adopted. The report earnestly
recommended that so far as possible
in each individual case none of the
crop of 1908 still in the ownership Of
the producer be sold below 10 cents
per pound for short staple cotton and
urged growers to sell the crop so as
to prevent selling in excess of one
tenth per month of the remaining crop
of 1908 They recommend to the imme-
diate attention of Southern bankers
and financiers the inauguration of a
great cotton bank at some building
center in the South for the purpose of
establishing clearing house to aid in
financing and marketing the cotton
crop eacn season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
DOVER AND FoxcRoFT.
Death Of Mrs. Willard AveriII-cos. F.
and o. to Have Series Of Shoots.

Dover, Me, Nov. 12-(SpeciaD.- -
Word was received here Wednesday
night OF the death of Mrs Willard
Averill, which occurred that morning
at her home in Beaumont, Texas
Death was due to Bright's disease, and
came quite suddenly, although she had
been in ill health for the past year
Mrs. Averill, who was native of
Texas, was the wife of Willard Aver
ILL., a former resident of this town. She
had visited here with her family al
most every year at the home of Mr.
Averilps sisters. Misses Anna and
Mary Averill and had a host OF friends
in these towns who will learn of her
death with the deepest of regret. The
husband and four children survive
Barr Averill, who is in Central Ameri-
ca, Max and Miss Bertha. who are in
Beaumont and willard, Jr, a student
at Cornell University. Her age was
about SO years.
Company F. n. G. S. NJ. of Dover
and Co. D of Norway are to have a
series of indoor telegraphic shoots in
the near future and Inspector of Rifle
Practice c. r. Bailey Of Foxcroft is
making arrangements for the same.
Last year Co. F. competed with several
other teams in the I'd Regiment in in
door shoots and a great amount of in
terest was taken in them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
An Acute Stage
In the Balkans.

ST. Petersburg, Nov. 12.-Although an
air OF outward calm is maintained at
the Russian foreign office, the Balkan
situation has now reached an acute
stage where everything depends upon
the nature of the note which Is expect
ed from Vienna tomorrow and the out
come of the mediation which France
and Great Britain nave undertaken at
Belgrade at Austria Hungary's request
with view to limiting the billigerant
activity of Servia. If this is not sue
cessful, war is recognized as pos
sibility in authoritative circles. The
Servian relations are too
strained, it is believed, to permit pres
ent conditions to continue indef-
initely outline the attitude of that
government regarding the discussion
of the annexation of Bosnia and Her
zegovina and the possible compensa-
tions to Servia and Montenegro and
the nature of the note will determine
whether or not an international con-
gress can be held.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
NO LEGISLATION NEEDED,
Or. F"~+h Tells How Reichstag Can
Stop Personal Government.

Berlin, Nov. 1.-Dr. Theodore Barth.
for many years the leader of the ad-
vanced wing of the Radical party in the
Press the herewith definition of the poll
tical situat ton today in Germany:
The debates in the Rechstag directed
against the personal government of the
Emperor will have the effect Only of a
sham fight with Parliamentary blank
cartridges until it is understood that in
Prussia and Germany personal govern
ment does not depend upon the temper
ament and character Of the present En-
peror but represents the deep rooted and
old Prissian governmental system which
Bismarck transferred to the German en-
pire. Personal government can only be
abolished hy q determined advance
toward a system of Parliamentary gov
ernment similar to that existing in Eng
land, France, ItaK and other countries.
No change in the constitution or any act
introducing ministerial responsibility is
necessary for the attainment of tls end
"The system of Parliamentary govern
ment in England was brought about with
out alteration of a single paragraph of
the law. The King of England even to-
day is empowered to act as is Emperor
William in the filling of ministerial posts
but the British. Parliament, owing to it's
control of the budget, could make the car
rying out of his duties impossible for any
minister who enjoyed only the confidence
of the sovereign and not that Of the House
OF Commons
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
AMID CHEERS.
Continued from Page One.)

screws driven by Parsons marine tur-
bines which nave been so successful on
her sister ship and on the scout cruiser
Chester. The high pressure turbine is
on the middle shaft and the low pres
sure turbines are on the side Of wing
shafts. The low pressure turbines are
equipped with a backing gear
Steam will be furnished by four
three-furnace Scotch boilers, built for
$50 pounds working pressure. The Ellis
& Eaves system of hot draft is to be
installed The propelling installation Of
the Belfast is expected to develop
about 1000 horsepower. which will pro-
duce a continuous sea speed of II
knots an hour. The steamers cost will
he about $450,00G.
The launching party from the city Of
Belfast arrived during the forenoon It
included Mayor Edgar L. Hanson, Miss
Carrie Greenlaw, the young lady
chosen from a number of others by
popular vote of the people of Belfast
to christen the steamer. and Miss
Margaret Keene, whom she selected as
maid of honor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
THE CLAN SULLIVAN
Cheer Their Favorite Athlete, James
E., and Throw Out a FIaherty.

New York. Nov. le-The World saws:
The Clan Sullivan passed up the Horse
Show and the grand opera last night to
ride on the wing of the big wind at the
New York Theater.
There was a reserved seat for every
Sullivan in the house 1t was Sullivan
night and the cohorts of Big Tim and
little Tim" were there in all sizes and
rigs Big Tim and Florrie sent a tel
egram Of congratulation from Memphis to
all the players in George Cohan's The
American Idea" which has proved such
good vehicle for adding to the fame Of
the clan.
Among the other Sullivans who tele-
grapned regrets was the only John w."
James f. Sullivan. who led the Ameri-
can Olympic team to victory in London
occupied box. and when it came Waiter
LIE Rows turn to sing Sullivan he
swung in this new verse:
Who is the man we're proud of at our
athletic meet
Sullivan. That's my nare.
Who is the man that fought for our
Yankee athlete?
Sullivan! That's my name.
Who did Tncle Sam depend upon,
Who is the man they couldn't con?
Who fooled every English John:
Who helpcd Hayes win the Marathon?
Twas James E. Sullivan.
There was no holding tie house down
for about 10 minutes after that. The
gallery rose to man and whocped up
the chorus of Sullivan, 'tis a grand old
Irish name
In the lull which had followed this
demonstration. a bit OF man down in
the front row stood up. bowed right and
left and to the stage and shouted:
me nar,e's F'laherty, and what :ez
think of that?"
Throw him OUT and '''Raus nit
him!" the gallery roared.
Two husky ushers leaped into the
breach. and before belligerent hand
reached him Flaherty was hustled out
onto Broadway, and safe from tie Sulli-
vans,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
LITTLE HOPE.
Continued from Page One.)

The train was stopped ard the train
hands lifted the unconscious man to
the station platform and Drs. Benson
and White We're summoned. At first it
was thought he was dead but signs of
life were detected. He was removed to
his home and the physicians worked
over him through a large part of the
day. This afternoon the doctors stated
that one side was entirely paralyzed
and that death would surely follow in
short time.
Coroner George NJ. Barrows was
called and should the wounds prove
fatal coroner's inquest will be held.
Mr.. Frye is in many respects one of
the most remarkable men in this sec
ton of the State. Eighty-two years of
age next March he would hardly pass
for a man of 50. Active as when a
young man he has always taken q very
active Iart in the business of this viii
lage. He is a large real estate owner
and conducted large farm without
assistance. Day and night for years
he has lnilked large herd of cows and
was always proud of the fact that he
needed no hired help to run the farm,
excepting during the haying season.
In his younger days Mr.. Frye was
fer years the sole proprietor of one of
the stage routes between Newport and
Moosehead lake. He is the pioneer stage
driver of eastern Maine and his stock
Of stories along this line never lost
their interest to his many friends.
The coming of the railroads took
from him his stage business, but for
some years he waged strenuous war
aaginst the Maine Central He finally
discontinued his stage route to accept
the position of station agent for the
railroad company in this village For
many years he held this responsible
position and it was always his boast
that he for once got the best of the
railroad and that they gave him his
job to get rid of his competition.
Upon retiring from the employment
Of the road he devoted himself to con-
Quoting his large farm, one of the best
in this section. He has since been a
didate for position as member of the
board of selectmcn. His friends always
placed his naJne in nomination. Several
years ago he was elected to that po-
sition and held it for one term. giving
excellent satisfaction. He retired at the
end of the year. saying lie had had
enough of politics and was content to
let the other fellows fight it out
amongst themselves.
Mr.. Frye has a wife and one adopted
son, Ernest a. Frye of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
LATEST SPORTING NEWS
U. OF NJ. eleven HOLDS
FINAL SCRlMMAGE PRACTICE.

Orono, Me-, Nov. 12.-(SpeciaVI.--
The University of Maine football team
held it's last scrimmage before the
Bowdoin game Thursday afternoon.
During the week the team has held
secret practice and although part OF
each day has been given over to
scrimmage considerable time has been
spent in learning new plays.
All the men except Bearce are in
fine physical condition and although
the big tackle received bad knee
wrench in the Colby game it is ex-
pected that he will start the game
next Saturday.
For the last week the university
team has received the best coaching.
On Friday night, Nov. 13 will be
held the annual Maine night exer-
cises, a celebration held at Maine the
night before the last home game. A
fine program has been arranged and a
great number of alumni are expected
back
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
The Denver Police Believe
Mrs. Read Was Hypn0tized.

pretended to be writer for an Eastern
m Magazine.
Mrs Eead was rearrested late Tuesday
night at the instigation OF Lawrence G.
Phirps, Mrs. Phiprs' former husband,
and vii. be held pending further investi-
cation. Arrangements are already under
way to trace through detective agencies
her wandering since leaving Buffalo Park.
col, three weeks ago to attend the fu-
neral of her father at Pittsfield. Mass.
When Chief of Police Armstrong ques-
toned Mrs. Reed after her arrest on
Monday, she referred several times TO
woman she called Nine. Leroy. She said
that she was to meet Nine. Leroy at the
Union station at a certain hour that day.
Detectives escorted her to the station, but
no sucn person appeared. The fact that
so lnuch CT Mrs. Reads story has been
founG true has convinced the police that
there must have been another woman in
the affair. who gave to Mrs. Read the
name of Nine. Leroy.
1t is believed by Mrs. Reads friends
that Mrs. Read may have met some wo-
man, possibly a foreign adventures. while
returning West, who took advantage of
her weakened condition. aggravated by
the use of drugs to alleviate bodily pam,
and prevailed upon her to enter into
plot to blackmail Mrs. Phipps. AS evi-
dence tha. Mrs. Read had become the
tool Of sone one. it is stated that dia-
monds ard rubies valued at $500. and
banknotes to the amount of $500 that she
Is said to have had when she left Pitts
field, are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13

Best exhibit carnations, not less than
six varieties-Mitchall & Co.. Waterville;
I'd, Ernest Saunders, Lewiston.
Best exhibit Chrysanthemums, not less
than 10 varieties-1st, Ernest Saunders,
Lewiston.
Best vase chrysanthemums any named
variety-1st. Mitchell & Co., Waterville;
3D. Ernest Saunders, lewiston
The following gratuities were awarded:
Grano, E. S. Lincoln, Wayne: Phoenix, r.
H. Gardiner Gardiner; Lowell Baldwin,
Frank NOVEL;, Fairfield.
Maple syrup. Mrs. j.. J. Lincoln, Wayne.
I'd; preserved cantaloupe. Mrs. ]. NJ.
Seavey. Auburn, I'd: rhubarb, Mrs E. c..
Blair, Waterville I'd; gooseberry. Mrs. E.
c. Blair. I'd; blackberry jelly, Mrs L. c..
Berry, Waterville, I'd; raspberry jelly,
Mrs f. c. Blair, Watervile. I'd.
Aspidistra, plant, Mrs. Carrie S. How
ard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13

Denver. Nov. 12-Mrs. Allan F. Read,
who attempted to extort $4,000 by dyna>
mite from Mrs Genevieve Chanrer Fhipps
on Monday, was under hypnotic influence
at the time, according to statement
bv the police, after an examination OF the
woman by physicians and a Christian
Science practitioner. The woman whom
Mrs. Read says controls her acts is
Madame Leroy" The police declared
their belief that the mysterious woman
is really Madeline Leroy Langley, no.
torious Chicago murderess. The two
women, it is said. visited various c.air-
voyants towether in the last week.
Working on this clew. the police are
now seeking Miss Langley, who is also
known as Madelin Thompson and Mamie
Starr. In .sal, while employed as ser
want by family named Ncwlands in
Chicago, she was charged with poiscning
Newiands, his wife and two children with
rough on rats placed in their food. She
was sentenced to a life term in Joliet for
this. but was pardoned after serving sew
en- years. She came to Denver and in
1898 married a man named Thompson.
State Treasurer Alfred +. Bent say IS
that Mrs. Read attempted to obtain
money from him last Saturday. but that
he escaped because she was convinced he
had no money with him. and it was I'M
possible to get any from the bank, which
was closed. Mrs. Walter S. Checsman,
widow of the former president of the
Denver Union Water Co, worth SSO01.0oo,
also was IN intended victim, it is said.
She was approached by Mrs. Read. who
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13

I .rhe German Reichstag, constitutional
ly, is in q similar position 1t needs only
to resolve, and national public opinion
must compel it to resolve upon such a
proceeding.
1.-THE role OF democratic liberalism is to
take the lead in this constitutional bat
tie and 1t is the duty of the more moder-
ate Liberals to collaborate, but 50 long
as the members Of that party are bound
by the chains of the bloc they cannot
fulfill their duty. At present they have
Joined the Conservatives. who combat
every sincere effort toward constitutional
ism. This the Conservatives do because.
owing to their relations to the crown they
do better business under the personal
system"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
BOXING At LEWISTON.
Lynch OutcIasses Bergen-Three Good
Preliminary Bouts.

Lewiston, Me, Nov. 12.-(SpeciaD.-
Johnny Lynch of Cambridge, Mass
outclassed Tommy Bergen of Lewis
ton in a Ground bout here tonight IN
an exhibition given BY the Canadian
Athletic Association before a big
house Lynch showed his superiority
at all times, although in the fifth and
sixth rounds Bergen forced the fight
ing in his old time whirlwind style.
In the preliminaries, Young Nadeau
of Lewiston knocked out Young Cry
plan in the third round, Hugo Kelley
of Portland and Miles Mccormick OF
Lewiston went six rounds to draw
and Joe Cheltia of Lewiston and Billy
Pusey Of Auburn had six fast rounds,
with the odds in Cheltia's favor. Dem
ME Reardon refereed all the bouts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
SIX CHINESE DROWNED
BY Capsizing Of Boat Smuggling Then
Into Buffalo, N. Y.

Buffalo. n. v, Nov. ia motor
boat containing 10 Chinese and three
white men was wrecked on the break
wall off the foot of Michigan street
early today. Six of the Chinese were
drowned or dashed to death against
the rock-ribbed sea wall The four sur
vivors We're rescued by the crew of a
police boat. The three white men es-
capped and the federal authorities and
local detective force are securing the
city to round up men suspected of be-
ing engaged in the smuggling of
Chinese into this country from Can
ada. 1t was at first supposed that the
white men perished. but it was learned
from one of the surviving Chinese that
they succeeded in climbing over the
slippery rocks, leaving the Chinese to
their fate.
Mock Quong. one of the rescued
Chinese. speaks fairly good English,
which he learned in a South Bend,
Ind, Sunday school class. He told the
Immigration inspectors that the 10
Cinnamon left Toronto a week ago and
had been lodged in a barn on the Can
adian side of the lake opposite Buffalo.
awaiting a favorable opportunity to
make landing in the United States.
Last night they were taken to the
lake by three white men and placed in
motor boat. which also had row
beat in tow. They had been on the wa
ter about half an hour when the wind
blew up strong and the water became
very rough. The white men seemed to
have great difficulty in controlling their
boat
ut was very dark" Quong contin-
ued, "when we came to a stone wall.
Just as we turned to go through a
break In the wall big wave washed
over the boat and it spun around One
OF the white men yelled: Head her for
the wall We were steering straight
for the wall when there came another
big wave The boat rose high and then
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
BASEBALL NOTES.

Patsy Donovan has been dropped as
manager of the Brooklyn team. No
successor has yet been engaged. Bill
Dahlen and Jimmy Sheckard are
among those mentioned for the place.
President Pulliam of the National
League of Baseball Clubs has sent out
an announcement to club presidents
that the annual meeting will be held
on Tuesday. Dec. 8, at P. NJ, at the
Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York
City. The board of directors will meet
on the same day at II o'clock noon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
FOOTBALL NOTES.

Adds Howard Downing. II. of Phil
lips Exeter Academy was Thursday elect
ed captain of the football team for next
season. Downing is 20 years old and lives
in Hoylan, Pa. He plays center.
Head Coach Pigelow of the Yale
football team Thursday announced one
change in the lineup Of the team from
that announced Wednesday. The
change is the putting of Fred Murphy
at right halfback instead of Fred DAILY
This it is hoped will strengthen the
backfield in the catching and running
back of DuntS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
CONTRACT AWARDED
For the BattIeshin Utah to New York
ShipbuIdng Co.

Washington. Nov. 12.-The navy de-
partment today awarded the contract
for the building of the battleship Utah
to the New York Shipbuiding Co. OF
Camden. n. J.
There were four bidders for this ship,
the Camden Co. being the lowest bid
der for a vessel of a speed of 20A
knots. Their bid was s3,946.0 900 As
designed the displacement of the Utah
will be about 21.S25 tons The Utah
is q sister ship of the Florida, now
being constructed at the Brooklyn
navy yard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
EXPRESS DlTcHED.
Narrow Escape Of Over 100 Passen-
gers Near Butler, Pa.

Butler. Pa. 12.-Passenger train, No
II. south bound, on the Bessemer and
Lake Erie Railroad, running 40 miles
an hour. was wrecked near here late
last night. Over 100 passengers es-
capped with slight injuries. The tender
jumped the track in deep cut and
two baggage cars and two coaches
were hurled against the bank, turning
half way over on their Sides One car
caught fire but the blaze was quickly
extinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13

Nearly 5000 men are working day and
night at Liverpool on the steamship
Mauretania refitting propellors and
Strengthening the hull The work. it is
expected. will occupy the remainder
of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
Cincinnati 8; Cubans I.

Havana Nov 12.-The Cincinnati
National League baseball team today
won the first of a series of ~ games
with Cuban teams by a score Of to l.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-13
LUCKY ESCAPE.
Continued from Page One.)

their journey and after a delay of
about two hours the train proceeded
toward New York where it was due
to arrive shortly before noon.
Boston, Nov. IA telegram was re-
ceived in this city at 9 A. NJ. today
from James Storrow, chairman of the
Boston school committee. who was in
one of the derailed Pullmans on the
Goth Century Limited. stating that the
train had been delayed by an acc-
dent and that no one was seriously in
jured.
Mrs. StorroW was not on the train
and received the news of the accident
at her home in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
nId ritinen nenA.

Brundidge, June 16.-(speeial. )- Yesterday afternoon F. M. Logan pass ed to his home eternal at his residence on Weot Troy Street. in this city. alter an illness of more than a years dura- tien. For many weeks past his condI- ton had been most critical. and not withstanding that no hope was enter tained for hts recovery, the news of his death last evening caused a wave of universal sorrow in this city and vicinity.
 MT. Logan had been citizen of this city for long number of years and by his straightforward. upright life he had won the warmest friendship of every citizen. He went with the 18th Alabama Regiment to the Civil War and made a most valiant soldier in defense of our beloved Southland. at the end of which he accepted defeat as a true soldier would. and became a true, loyal citizen of the United honest, honorable Christian citizen.
 The deceased was about 67 years of age, and had resided in this county most all his life. He leaves a large family. his own being the first death to occur in the family. His family consists of a widow, four daughters and five sons: Mrs. George Pierson of Atlanta. Ga; Misses Ada Logan, Annie Mae Logan and Lula Logan. Joe M. Logan. James Logan. Tohe Logan, all of this city; George Logan of Atlanta, Ga; Charles Logan of Geneva, Ala.
 The funeral took place this after noon at { o'clock from the family res- idepes. and interment was made ct the city cemetery. Rev. R. A.-J. Cumbie, pastor of the Baptist Church. conduct ed the funeral.