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Deposit With the Bank of St. George

To understand the situation il must be
known that when Columbus started upon
his fourth voyage he placed the original
copies of his contract made with Ferdi-
nand and Isabella before starting upon
his first voyage in 1892 and a number OF
other papers sustaining his claims to
fifth interest in everything that was
brought from the new world in a pack
age and forwarded them to the Bank of
ST. George. in Genoa. his native city
which at that time was the most wealthy
and prominent financial institution in the
world. 1t stood then very much as the
Bank of England does now. with cred
II that was unlimited at home and abroad
1t was the financial agent OF the repub-
lie OF Genoa and conducted a very large
commerce under a concession similar to
that granted by Great Britain to the East
India Company. 1t was perfectly natu-
raj that Columbus should elect such an
institution his trustee. and among
the papers was a will in which he dis
posed OF his prospective wealth due him
under his contract with the Spanish SOW
ereigns. If that contract had been full
filled he would have been the richest man
in the world. He would have been the
Rockefeller of his time because under
its terms he would have been forever en-
titled to one-fifth of all that was pro-
duced in the lands that he had discovered
He died a pauper however and during
upon the charity of the Franciscan
monks at the monastery of Las Cuevas,
near Seville.
His will is a curious document He be-
oueaths a large sum TO relieve the people
of Genoa from the tax on corn and other
provisions and TO buy bread for the poor
of the city. He provides funds for the
recovery of the holy sepulchre from the
infidels. and makes similar bequests. ap-
pointing the Bank of St. George as his
trustee. And he directs that the revenue
from his imaginary estates shall be in
vested in the shares OF that institution.
The contract. the will and testament
and other documents were carefully bound
together with leather covers. fastened
with silver clasps, placed in case of red
leather. intrusted to Francesca de Riva-
rolla, a Genoese banker and shipowner,
vino was instructed TO deliver the pack
age to Nicolo Oderigo. formerly Genoese
ambassador to Spain, then in Genoa Dur
ing his residence in Spain Oderigo had
seen a great deal of Columbus and was
familiar with his affairs.
The following is the letter of trans
mission:
Letter of Transmission.
High and Noble Lords:
Although the body walks ;-bout here,
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was not stolen from the files of the Bank
of ST. George, but had been discovered by
a monk among the effects Of Fernando
Columbus in Seville. This was not salts
factory. however. and his precious manu-
script was returned to him.
Mr.. Harrisse continued to follow up the
trail and discovered finally. after a long
and thorough investigation. that Mr..
Marini was a convict well known in Genoa
and had already served one term of i'm
prisonment for forgery. He had torn a
f1yeaf from an ancient volume of manu-
script in the library of Paris and with a
photograph of the original in Genoa had
carefully traced every letter and mark Of
the pen of Columbus. The work was done
with extraordinary skill and accuracy.
Indeed. it was too accurate to establish
his own theories of his original.
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Letter of Transmission

High and Noble Lords:
Although the body walks ;.bout here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
TO TRANSPLANT ORGANS SOON.
DR.. Flexner Thinks Problem Will Be
Solved.

CHICAGO. January 2.-Simon F'lexner
of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical
Research says medical science is soon
to solve the problem of transferring sound
vital organs from the lower animals to
man.
Prof. Flexner, read by DIR. Ludwig HEX
toen Tuesday before the physiological
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

solved, then another is. How can escaping
flames be made harmless?
This should have been the chief aim of
the researches of the committee.
THE solution of these problems is ex-
tremely difficult. The modern tendency to
increase the power of the gun has led to
a continual increase in the quantity of
the charge. With this the amount of gas
retained by the gun has also increased,
and the chief evil is that part of the
charge is often not entirely ignited when
the projectile leaves the gun. The guns in
the English navy also suffer from the
same defect, but they have been lucky in
avoiding accidents,
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Germans UP in Chemistry.

Germany has always been renowned
for her progress in chemistry, and in no
branch of science has she achieved greater
success. 1t is due to this fact that no case
of an explosion on board a German war;
ship has ever been reported. The reason
may be found in the fact that the causes
of these dangers have been made the sub
ject of thorough research and have wise
~ been removed or guarded against by
practical measures.
1.-The question as to how back flames can
be made entirely harmless is easily solved
The answer is to introduce metal car
tridges for powder charges in place of the
coverings now in use. The screw locks to
the guns in the American navy are in
themselves no hindrance to improvement
although the arrangement will not permit
such easy removal of the shells as they
wedge in the locks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

TO PREVENT THE GRIP
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the
cause. There Is only one ''BROMO Q,iiNINE"
Look for signature Of L. W. GROVE. 2Jc.
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Undisturbed for Centuries.

After much delay the documents and
this letter were received by the Bank of
81 George and duly entered in the books
of that institution. The documents were
nlaced in the safety vault and Antonio
Gallo, chancellor of the bank. folded the
letter lengthwise, pierced hole in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

the heart is constantly over there. Our
Lord has conferred upon me the greatest
fayors ever granted to any one since
David. The results of my undertaking
already appear, and would shine greatly
xere they not concealed by the blindness
of the government. l am going again 10
the Indies under the auspices of the Holy
Trinity. soon to return, ana since aiu
mortal, | leave il with my son DIEGO tlidt
Won receive every year forever one-tenth
of the entire revenue such as IL may De-
for the purpose of reducing the TAX upon
corn wine and other provisions. II tnat
tenth amounts to something, collect IT,
II not al least take the will FOR the deed
I beg of YOU to entertain REGARDS lor the
son 7 have recommended to you. -Ar
Nicolo de Oderigo knows more ABOUT my
own affairs tnan | do myself and SEND 10
Won through him the copies OF my priVi-
leges and contracts for sa1e-keepihS' /
should be glad if you would take care OF
them NV lords. the king ana queen,
honor me more than ever.
..May the Holy Trinity preserve your
noble persons ard increase the most
magnificent house of st. George
Done in Seville on the second day or
."rhe Chief Admiral Of the Ocean
..Viceroy and Governor General OF the
Islands and Continents of Asia and the
Indies of NV Lords, the King and Queen.
Captain General of the Sea ana Mem
Der of the Council. 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

The sport of ice racing on the Ken
nabec river seems to be about as far
off at present as it was in October,
and with no real guarantee that there
will oe any at all. but when it does
come Augusta speed owners will be
ready for the fun. There are not as
many brush horses owned in the city
this winter as on some previous years,
but there are enough to make a re-
spectable showing. and some that Will
be hard to beat. OF the horses which
will probably be seen on the ice track
at Hallowell are Marley Nichols
chestnut mare Nelsonita with mark
of 2.231,,, Warren Malcolm's black
pacing geldng Wide Wings. out Of
Lady Bayard, that is considered a very
promising youngster. Walter Webb's
black stallion Cremona with mark
of 2271l4. II. NJ. Springer's bay mare
Tr1xy S, with mark of 2.2lA, S. t.
Stilkey's new chestnut mare Maud
Ashton, that has no mark but can and
has shown a 215 gait. Daniel Hewins'
black gelding Fred F., and Charles r.
Whitten's black mare Irene p, with
mark of 2.24A. Then there is Hon. w.
Fl. Gannett's new purchase. the mare
I,OIeti. Ii is not known that her present
owner will start her to the ice. but
men familiar with the horse say that !
i will take one of the best to head her |
N race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13
AMUSEM ENTS.
Elmer Stock Co. Toniqht.

Everyone who likes a good laugh
must surely attend The Runaway
Match this week presented by the
Elmer Stock Co. at the Opera house
tuesday matinee. One continuous roar
from rise to fall of curtain. Special
scenery and bright specialtes are in
terwoven throughout the play. A short
synopsis will give an idea of the char
acter of the story.
Cuthbert Claxon, a retired officer Of
Go thinks he is in love with Mile
Matche "a schoolgirl of 10, who con-
sents to marry him knowing him to be
millionaire. Meanwhile his son
Leonard ClaXon meets, proposes and
is accepted by a rich widow (AIrs.
Eleanor Matche, Miles mother).
ding trips and being held up in storm
all four meet at a hotel where they
have taken shelter Various complica-
tons ensue and become still more
complicated through the interference
Of chore boy Solomon, and Hostess
Mary Jane Pennywise, the ultimate
result being the exchange of brides
by the father and son, and double
marriage to the satisfaction of all See
newspapers for weeks repertoire.
Prices matinee 10 and 20 cents; even
ings 10, 20 and 80 cents. Tonight is
ladies' night and a limited number Of
seats will be sold for Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

1t is said that the number Of bound
over prisoners for the January term
of the superior court for Kennebec
county. which will convene in this city
Tuesday is the largest for several years,
and they include variety of cases.
Included in the list are Arthur G. Shat
tuck. the young man who fired q num-
Der of pistol shots in Pullman train
No. . in December, who was bound
over on two charges of assault with
intent to kill, and is now at the In
sane hospital for observation; George
F. Sullivan of Lewiston, pocket picking;
Charles Harris of Waterville, breaking.
entering and larceny in the night time;
Julian Kittredge of Augusta. rape:
Nathan Berliasky of Waterviile, per-
jury; Owen Reynolds and James Jen-
ness of Winslow. and Louis y. Geroux
of Waterville. highway robbery; F. w.
Holmes and Emma Holmes of Belgrade,
larceny; Clyde Meader of Hallowell,
larceny: Frank Crocller Of Gardiner,
uttering q forged check: William
Chamberlain of Oakland, assault and
battery; John Gilbert of Augusta, lar
ceny: Arthur Ellis of Hallo"ell. lar
ceny: Sanford Pratt of Augusta, cruelty
to animals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

The following petitions We're received
at the office of the referee in bank
ruptcy for Kennebec county Saturday
afternoon: Ray l.. White of Winthrop,
oilcloth printer. Petition filed Jan. =.
adjudicated Jan. s. Liabilities S450S,
assets $40, all OF which amount is claim
ed to be exempt. No deposit. Bank
rupt ordered in before the referee for
examine ton Jan. II. at 10 A. VI. John
II. Gibson of Clinton, individually and
as q member of the former copartner-
ship of Wood 6; Gibson. proprietors of
MoCsehcad Inn. Petition filed Jan. q.
adjudicated Jan. II. Total liabilities
SIS 500. 81: total assets S34hi.7&. on which
there is a mortgage Of $3ln0. F'iret
meeting Of creditors Jan. 81, al 20 A. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

Unless something happens to prevent
it is probable that Mayor Frederick w.
Plaisted may go to Bangor Friday. Jan.
Fl, TO attend the celebration by Daniel
Chaplin Camp. S. of V, of the 18th
anniversary Of its institution. the eX-
ercises attendant upon which will be
held in Grand Army hall The camn
was. organized Jan. 81. 1888, and Col.
Plaistcd was one of the nine charter
members. He was the first second
lieutenant of the camp and was cap
tain in 1856. on which year and under
his command the camp attended the
Grand Army encampment at Portland
the camp going to that city armed and
equipped. 1t is expected that other
prominent guests will be present on
that occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

In accordance with orders issued
from the headquarters of the Maine
Central Railroad all business along the
several lines of the company will cease
at II o'clock this forenoon. the hour of
the funeral of the late Vice President
and General Manager George f. Evans
and will not be resumed until a period
of five minutes has passed. All trains
will stop at whatever point they may
be at the hour mentioned AMI not Il
wheel will be turned until Hos. The
telegraph Instruments will be cut out
and the entire system will be at Il
standStill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

H. E. Capen. who had been on a trip
to Deer Island. Moosehead lake. ar
rived home Saturday afternoon. He
reports that the lake is now closed by
ice of an average thickness of ten
inches and that all parts Of it are used
for travel by teams. There is some
snow in that region, but not enough
to be of much help to the crews in the
,ods. The mercury stood al zero
when he left the lake Saturday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from City Marshal Ira l..
Nimball of Brockton, Mass, giving q
description of one Charles II. Dunn.
alias Chickerng Howard. who is want
ed in Brockton on a charge OF forgery.
Dunn is 3S years of age. feet inches
in height. and has dark complexion and
black hair and black moustache: is a
shoe cutter by occupation and will be
found employed in a shoe factory at
his trade He is a member OF the Boot
and Shoe Workers Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Edison Locke announces TO his GUS
toners that he has completed ar
rangements to supply them as usua!
with whatever the market affords I'M
til such time as his store can be re-
opened, which will be as soon as pos
sible. Orders left Will receive prompt
attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

The annual meeting Of Unity Club
will be held at the Court house, Mon>
day evening Members are requested
to be present at $50 sharp. Program:
Joanna Baillie and Her Plays" Mrs
II. W. True; Orchard Brinsley Sheri-
dan" Mrs. Lucius Hill: readings from
'"Tht. Rivals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

The many friends of Lyman B. Wee
yer, who has for a week past been q
sufferer from the grip at his home en-
Western avenue. will be glad to learn
that he is reported to be recovering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

Miss Pearl Moncrief, who some time
ago was employed in the Journal proof
reading department, has again entered
the Office and has taken the place left
vacant by the resignation # Miss
Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

Many Augusta cottages at the lake
We're open yesterday and We're the
scenes of jolly gatherings of people
who went to the lake to enjoy the skat-
ing and ice yachting. The rain. how
ever, interfered with anything of tine
nature of outdoor sports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

Constable John r. Pollard of Wins
low was in the city Saturday forenoon
having come down to Augusta for the
purpose of committing prisoner to
Kennebec Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

It Is very important and in fact il is alb
solutely necessary to health that we give
relief to the stomach promptly at the
first signs Of trouble. Take something
once in while: especially after meals:
something like KODOL for dyspepsia
and Indigestion. 1t Will enable your
stomach. to dc its work properly. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster & CO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

There will be a social dance at Man
chester Grange hall on Tuesday eve
ming. Jan. A. A car will leave for
Augusta after the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Armitage Club will meet with
Miss Moore. 81 Sewall street, at $50
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13
SOCIAL DANCE

At Manchester Grange Hall. Tues
day evening, Jan. IA. Music by Lees
Orchestra. Car leaves for Augusta
after the dance.
jan11 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

DeWitt's Can bolized Witch Hazel Salve
IS especially recommended for piles. Sold
ny EoWd!tch, Webster Il Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

/ lot Ladies' Union Suits the well
known Oneita brand sold every
where for $500. Now. .79c.
CSC. Union Suits. .........4 9c.
Flaeced lined Vest and Pants 29c.
quality for. 18c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13
Augusta Lodge Directory
BETHLEHEM LODGE NO az r

bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, r. &
A. NJ Special communicated at Masonic
Temple Monday evening Jan. 18th at
2.$p o'clock. Work in +. c. T,eGree. All
soionrning brethren cordially invited
WILLIS E. SWIFT. W. VI.
CHAS. d. WHITE. Sec.
bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, r. &
a. NJ. Stated communication at Masonic
Temple the first Monday evening in each
month at 7.30 O'Clock. All sojournipg
brethren cordially invited.
WILLIS Z. SWIFT, W. NJ.
CHAS. d. WHITE, Sec.
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, o. e.
g.. Stated meetings the first Wednesday
evening Of each month at 730. All men,
bers sojourning in the city are invited to
attend,
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. Secretary.
mon-Wed-fri-tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

Best spool Cotton. Sc.
Best quality Print Sc. per yard
while it lasts
Ladies fieeced Vest and Pants,
large sizes Z. and 9 for. zoe.
10 doZ. Ladies' Muslin Drawers
three tucks, only. 1oc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-13

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, X. p.
Regular convention at S o'clock every
Page January /.
F. c. DEERING. X of R. and s.
H. W. CARLETON, c. C.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-31
INVITED BY
THE PRESIDENT
TO JOIN IN CONFERENCE ON
THE NORTH AMERICAN
RESOURCES,
ToBEHELDATvyaTEUou0z TO BE


Washington. uce. Announce
mon w.s mao I White hor
Sunday Cf o ...u .1 'u., nlti. I
conference l,. o.. ....rd the .u.
seryai.u Of , ulu.' resources OF
North Ameri, 20 ue r.lJ at the white
house FcbruaI. 1S next
Letters sul- suu, jhe plan have
been addressed by President Roosevelt
to the goveusr neral and pr, ,ier
Of Canada and TO President Diaz, of
Mexico. They will be delivered to the
officials in person by Clifford Pinchot
chairman of the national conservation
commission. and chief forester of the
United States, whom President Roose-
Welt has chosen as his personal repre-
sentative This is the outgrowth of
the two conservation conferences held
in Washington in which the governors
Of the states and territories we're the
principal conferees
In the presidents letter to Lord
Grey, governor general of Canada, the
result Of the two Jn.'nt conferences
are stated and Their Importance point.
ed out
at is evident" the president writes.
that natural resources are not limited
by the boundary lines which separate
nations. and that the need OF conserv
ing them upon this continent is as wide
rs the area upon which they exist. In
view. therefore, OF these conditions.
and of the close bonds OF friendship
and mutual aims which exist between
Canada and the United States. ! take
especial pleasure in inviting you to
designate representatives of the gov
eminent Of Canada to meet and CON
suit with representatives of the state
and other departments Of this govern
ment, and the national conservation
commission in the city Of Washington
on February IS, 1909
Il have this day addressed similar
invitation to the republic of Mexico
expressing my hope that represents
tives Of that government also will be
present and take part in the proposed
conference.
"The conclusions of such a confer.
ence, while wholly advisory in nature,
could hardly fail TO yield important
benefits, both in better knowledge Of
the natural resources Of each nation on
the part Of the others and in sugges.
tions for concurrent action for the pro-
lection of mutual interests related to
conservation
"As my representative to convey TO
YOU this letter and invitation and at
your desire to consult with you con.
cerning the proposed conference, have
selected an officer of this government,
chief Of the United States forest sery-
ice and chairman OF the national con.
servation commission whom | com
mend to your kind offices. Sincerely
yours-Theodore Roosevelt"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-31
BROTHERS OF ONE FAMILY
5attled With Those Of Another In an
Affair Of Honor.

GreenVille, ILL.,, Dec. 2S.-Ruby File,
aged 19, and Noah File, aged 20, were
shot Saturday night in the home of
their father, Charles b. File, near Reno.
Ruby File died two hours later; Noah
may recover.
George Williford. who is said TO have
done the shooting, escaped. His broth.
ers, John and James Williford are 10
jail The latter was not present at the
shooting. The Wulifords and Files are
members Of the county's wealthiest
families. both families being closely
intermarried
They are reticent as TO the cause Of
the tragedy, but II is said It was over
a relative Of the Williford boys with
whom Sam File, the victims brother,
had been keeping company. Some
friends claim II was a result of 1925
Sam File owed George Williford.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-31

1--WE don't patronize" list and Unfair"
list of the labor organization, and said
that members of labor unions were
forced and coerced into supporting it
whether individually willing or un.
willing, approving or disapproving,
by various methods. The court read
Following an exhaustive discussion
of conspiracies in restraint of trade,
Justice Wright said
From the foregoing 1t ought to
seem apparent to thoughtful men that
the defendants to the bill, each and
all of them, have combined together
for the purpose of:
Il. Bringing about the breach OF
plaintiffs existing contracts with
others.
"2. Depriving plaintiff of property
(the value of the good will of its bust.
ness) without due process of law.
"3. Restraining trade among the sew.
eral states.
a. Restraining commerce among the
several states"
Editorials Are Read.
The court here read a mass of ex.
tracts from reports of proceedings of
conventions OF the federation, reports
Of President Gompers' editorials from
the columns of the American Fedora
zionist and the labor press generally
In support of his statement that there
was a pre-determination to violate.
Mitchell Is Scored.
Concerning Mitchell, the court
pointed to various acts by him which,
he said, placed him within the pale of
the law. He quoted from Mitchelrs
book on Organized Labor, It's Prob
lens, Purposes and Ideals" certain
passages wherein Mitchell declared
that 1t was the duty of all patriotic and
law-abiding citizens to resist or disre-
gard injunctions when they forbid the
doing of a thing which is lawful.
Mitchell also was credited with sign.
Ing with full knowledge the urgent
appeal which accompanied the $1,000
or more circular letters to the various
secretaries as heretofore specified
against Gompers and Morrison, and
with full knowledge of their contents"