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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

This ended the speechmaking. and after
a closing word by Commander johnson,
the gathering dispersed, though reluctant
ly, many remaining for a few moments
to shake their comrades by the hand.
The following were present at the
banquet: Gen. John T. Richards, Ma
tional Soldiers Home; Gen. c. w. Til
den, Hallowell; Col. F. M. Drew, Lew
iston: Gen. Augustus B. Farnham, Au-
gusta; Capt E. M. Leary, U. $. army;
Maj. G. r. Stevens. Augusta; Judge A.
M. Spear, Gardiner; Judge William P.
Whitehouse. Augusta; Capt. ]. o.
Johnson, Liberty; Gen. Selden Conner,
Augusta; Judge Leslie G. Cornish, Au-
gusta; Gen. Charles Hamlln. Bangor;
Col. S. c. Gordon, Portland; Gen. Jo-
seph S. Smith, Bangor; Col. Frederick
Robe, Portland; Capt. Hebron May
hew, Westbrook; Capt James Walker,
Gardiner; Capt. Silas Adams, Water
vile; Maj. Henry S. Burrage, National
Soldiers Home; Maj, Charles II. Boyd,
Portland; Lieut.. Danvile b. Stevens,
Lewiston; Capt. Frank A. Garnsey,
Bangor; George I. Brown, Bangor;
Lieut. Nathan I. Brown, Bangor;
Lieut.. Alfred z. Nickerson, Swanville;
Maj Augustus l.. Smith, National Sol
diers' Home; Col. Alexander B. Sum
ner. Lubec; Maj. Charles J. House, Au-
gusta; Capt Thomas Clark, Augusta;
Capt. Thomas J. Little, Portland; DR..
Alfred Mitchell. Brunswick; Lieut..
George A. Russell, Readfield; Lieut.. Jo-
seph T. Woodward, Augusta; DR.. At
well w. SWEET. Bangor; Chaplain John
s. Sewall, Bangor; Capt. Charles c.
Graham, Westb-ook; Capt. w. W.
Whitmarsh. Norway; Gen. S. II. Man.
ming, Lewiston; Capt. B. J. Hill, Lew
iston; Lieut.. H. N. Fairbanks, Ban
gor; Capt. Edward A. Butler, Rock
land; Capt. H. S. Blanchard, Water
vile; Lieut.. H. B. SAWYER, Auburn;
DR.. George A. Wheeler, Portland; Maj.
Fred C. Low, National Soldiers Home;
Edward w. Heath, Waterville; Lieut.
z. N. Small, Auburn; Walter H. Davis,
Auburn: Jacob r. Little, lewiston;
George S. Rowell, Portland; Willis P.
Stoneham, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
DISCUSS AMERICAN TARIFF.
London Business Men Talk Over tn
American Tariff.

London, Dec. 2.-The meeting held
here today at the instance of the L on
don Chamber Of Commerce, at whicn
the government was to be urged to act
in the interests of British commerce
to secure favorable changes in the
American tariff, was poorly attended;
no large interests were represented.
The chief objections raised by those
present to the American tariff were in
the matter of the extra duties levy, but
the speakers differed regarding the
method to be recommended to bring
about a remedy of the alleged inlus-
tees. One of the merchants present
thought that the United States should
be asked to impose straight ad
valorem duty. while others were in
favor of specific duties. The recon-
mendation will be forwarded by the
Chamber of Commerce to the American
government through the Board OF
Trade,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

a great risk of doing something bad.
The court should affirm the impossible
ity of confding these three children to
their father or grandmother, in word
to relatives who would teach them that
the ideal of man is to receive an al
lowance frcm his divorced wife,
The lawyer then read series of let
tiers from the tutor of the children,
showing that when the count was at
home, before he was divorced. they
never saw him except at meals and
they were then made to listen to unbe-
coming language.
"Yet the man who brings this unjust,
cruel and infamous suit" M. Clemen-
ceau said, with a sneer. "dares to al
lege that he entertains esteem and ad-
miration for his former wife
In conclusion, NJ. Clemenceau gave
many instances of the tender, motherly
solicitude of the princess.
When NJ. Clemenceau had finished it
was announced that the case would go
over to Dec 9, when M. Jumier will
speak for De Sagan and M. Rousset for
George Gould, who as trustee of his sis
ter's estate, is party to the suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
RICHM ..

Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Dinsmore of Fall
River, Mass, arrived Monday night for
a few days visit with Mr.. Dinsmore' S
relatives. They returned to Massachu-
sets Wednesday night.
@. F. Knight has been passing the
past few days in Boston.
Miss Mildred E. Beck has returned
from Riverside, where she has had
charge of the Maine Central station
during the absence of the agent who
was on a short vacation.
James Macdonald OF Lewiston was
in Richmond on business Tuesday
Miss Jennie Smith of Gardiner visit
ed her parents. Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Smith, over Sunday.
Mrs Ernest Rice is enjoying two
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. A. ].
Pike at Wayne She expects to re-
turn home Friday.
Mrs. Della Perry returned to her
home in Dresden Monday from Bos-
ton. where she has been visiting rela-
tiyes for the past five weeks. Mrs.
Perry and daughter. Miss Mabel Perry,
will come to Richmond this week to
pass the winter.
The fall term of school will close Sat
urday.
Mrs T. ]. Southland and Miss Lillian
Brown went to Hallowell Wednesday.
Mrs. Southland sang a solo at the
children's meeting in the afternoon
held under Miss Adams in that city
ard at the evening meeting.
William Fyland, who has been IN
New Bedford for several months. has
returned to Richmond, where he has
taken the position of one of the over
seers in the Knapp spinning mill
Many Richmond people will be sorry
to learn of the sudden death of Mrs.
Sarah NJ. Purington. wife of A. E. Pur-
ington, which occurred at her home in
Waterville Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
burlington lived here many years.
Miss Ethel Blair, who has been in
Richmond for two days this week, has
returned to her home in Farmingdale.
The Free Will Baptist Society held a
musical and Christmas sale in Curtis
hall Wednesday evening.
The members of the football team
will hold a dance at Curtis hall Fri
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
FROM DEAD EMPEROR.
President Roosevelt Receives Special
Embassy from China's Late Ruler.

washington, Dec 2-"Long NAV
your Excellency enjoy good health and
happiness. May the American people
be ever blessed with prosperity and
peace. These are our heartfelt wishes"
Ihese are the sentiments expressed
In the concluding sections of the letter
from the late Emperor of China to
President Roosevelt handed to him to-
day by Tong Shoa Vi. the special
chinese ambassador. thanking the
United States government for the re-
mission of S14,000,0OO of the indemnity
guaranteed by China for damages re-
sulting from the Boxer rebellion.
The presentation Of the letter took
place in the Blue parlor of the White
House this afternoon. Ambassador
Tong, who was accompanied to the
White House by Prince Tsai Flu, as
first secretary. and dozen other
members of his suite, was introduced
to the President by Acting Secretary
Adee of the state department, in the
absence of Mr.. Root. who was confined
to his home by an indisposition.
In presenting the letter. Ambassador
Tong recalled that it was last mes
sage addressed by his late Majesty to
the President and he said every line
of it breathes friendship and good will
for the government and the people Of
the United States and voices the senti-
ments of all China
In his reply the President expressed
his appreciation of the sending of his
special embassy, Which so finely
signalizes fresh manifestation of tina
sincere confidence. good will, and
friendship between the United States
and the Chinese empire, which is a
cherished aim of this government to
foster for all time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
ADOlESCENT INSANITY.
Boy Of II Makes Unusual Plea In An
swer to Murder Charge.

Toledo, Dec. 2.-Adolescent insanity
will be the defence of Harvey Hazel,
the boy of II. accused of killing his
mother and now resisting an indict-
ment charging first degree murder
This will make expert testimony
necessary, and one of those who Will
probably be called is President Hall
OF Clark University. Worcester, Mass,
an authority on adolescence. All the
psychological features of the Hazel
case have been submitted to President
Hail. He has written a statement for
the defence and he will very likely be
brought to Toledo to take the witness
stand in behalf of the boy.
1t is predicted that the trial will not
be concluded before the first of the
year. The state has 80 witnesses and
the defence So The jury has not yet
been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
WORST is OVER
And Pine Bluff, Ark, Hopes to Be
Saved from Immersion.

Pine Bluff Ark. Dec. "A more
hopeful feeling prevailed in this city
tonight when it was predicted that the
crest of the high water would pass
here by tomorrow night. 1t is believed
that the water will reach one foot over
the previous flood stage. The situation
tonight is distinctly better and if the
fascines hold until Thursday night the
worst danger will be over The noctn
bank of the river caved rapidly today
giving relief to the south bank. Pine
Bluff side and the swift current is now
striking the endangered ground with
such force as formerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

definite proposals had ever yet been
placed before the Bundesrath This
body, however, was fully prepared to
consider the subject when a majority
Of the Reichstag brought forward a
clear proposition.
The tone of the speakers throughout
the debate Of today was very firm
Practically every member of the
Reichstag remained in his place dur
ing the entire sitting. The discussion
brought out a very large attendance,
and the royal, diplomatic and public
galleries were filled to overlooking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
The Liberals suffered another disa

The Liberals suffered another disas-
4~c''~ ~a-''"rnertarv defeat in the bye
election for member Of the House of
na at Chelmsford Eng
land, Wednesday. Captain Prettyman,
~-ativ" running in one Of the
Middlesex divisions, was victorious
over A. H. Dence, the Liberal candi-
an+o. The voting resulted: Prettyman
6152; Dence 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
THE DIAMOND JUBILEE
Of Emperor Francis Joseph Being
Celebrated Throughout Empire.

Vienna, Dec. 2.-Thc dual empire is
TO-DAY celebrating the diamond jubi-
lee of the accession of Francis JO-
saph to the throne. His Majesty became
Emperor of Austria and King of Hun
gary Dec. 2. 1S48. on the abdication of
his uncle, Ferdinand I.
Masses and special TIE Deum services
in the cathedral and the churches Of
Vienna marked the beginning Of the
program of festivities. His Majesty
was present at the service in the Hoff-
burg chapel. AS he drove through the
streets in an open carriage, attended
by the members of the Imperial house
he was greeted everywhere with
cheers from the people who crowded
the streets.
At the conclusion Of this service His
Majesty received the Fluctuations of
the members of his family and also
from populations from civil bodies, the
military establishments, etc.
A festival mass was celebrated in
the Catholic cathedral here today in
honor of the jubilee of Emperor Fran
els Joseph. 1t was attended by the
of the diplomatic corps, including John
W. Riddle, the American ambassador
and the embassy secretaries.
Washington, Dec. 2.-Impressive GER
ernones were held today commemora-
tive of the 60th anniversary of Emper-
or Francis Joseph's ascension to the
throne as ruler of Austria Hungary.
President Roosevelt, Vice President
Fairbanks, members of the United
States supreme court, members of the
cabinet, members of Congress and the
members Of the diplomatic corps were
present. Cardinal Gibbons assisted in
the High Mass conducted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
PORTFOLIO FOR BURTON.
Said to Have Been Asked to Become
Secretary Of State.

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 2.-The Cleve-
land Plain Dealer will say tomorrow
that Representative Theodore Burton
of Cleveland has been offered by Pres
ident-elect Taft the portfolio Of secre-
tary of the treasury.
Mr.. Burton has taken the offer under
consideration. but will not reply tn
Mr.. Taft until after the Ohio senatorial
situation has been clarified. 1t is UNI
dcrstood that President ELECT Taft's
action in rendering the secretaryship to
Mr.. Burton is made entirely without
respect to the senatorial fight in ONO
in which his brother, Charles p. TAFT
of Cincinnati. is prominent factor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

DIR. Andrew j. McCosh. the surgeon,
and son of the late president of Prince
ton University, James McCosh, who
was injured in a runaway accident 81
Saturday last, died Wednesday night
in the Presbyterian hospital. New
York, of which institution he was the
house surgeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

The condition of the Pope who is
suffering from cold, was reported
Wednesday as much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
PARTY JEALOUSY.

Continued from Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

Too late to giieve then. Now is the time
for action. now is the time when you can
come to me and have your eyes carefully
examined and get improVen' ent as to
what condition your e.esight is In Ii
your eyes are difficult to fit and have
failed to have glasses properly fitted,
] make no charge whatever unless l fit
your eyes to your own satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

This ended the speechmaking. apd after
a closing word by Commander johnson,
the gathering dispersed though reluctant
ly, many remaining for a few moments
to shake their comrades by the hand.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
Shaffer Rounded Up.

81. A. M. Shaffer, the suspected
horse thief, is caught at last and
is in the Minnewaukon Jail. He
will be tried at the next term Of
court held in Benson county to-
gether with Frank Mcdonald,
confederate. An article was in
the Leader last spring about the
escape of Shaffer from the Wells
couty officials. Shaffer was sus-
pected of horse stealing and when
the sheriff and deputies went to the
Shaffer farm he was found in
stack and arrested. Shafer asked
permission to go into the house,
which request was granted. He
reappeared with a rife in hand
and commanded the sheriff and
deputies to stand back. He walked
backwards to the barn, covering
the officers the while, got on a
horse and after considerable firing,
got away. Since that time he had
not been heard Of until his arrest
last week by Sheriff Aker Of Ben
son county.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
4 WELL KNOWN PI0NEBR
Joseph 4. Taylor Passed Away Last Thursday April 9Th
Due to a StrokeIo ApopDXy.

per in the territory of Dakota. He
endeavored to maintain a CORES
pondence with his sweetheart, but
in some way the letters between
them were either intercepted or
Lost. Joe finally concluded that
either the girl had gone back on
him or the parents had destroyed
his letters, wanting their daughter
to marry some other man, on &C.
count Of his extreme youth. Word
finally reached him that the girl,
the idol of his soul, had married
another man. Broken-h hearted and
discouraged, he took up the trail
Of the frontiersman, and became a
wanderer. He followed the Mis-
souri river and spent several years
with the Indians. He engaged in
trapping and hunting and was a
familiar character with all old-time
Steamboat men on the Big Muddy
He located at Painted Woods,
beh5w Washburn, and in 1896,
when he went back to Iowa to Iowa
to gather some data for book on
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17

At eight o'clock Thursday morn
ing, April 9th, Joseph 81. Taylor
was found dead in his job Office by
Attorney G.. P. Gibson who had
called in to see about some print
ing. He was last seen alive at the
supper table the night before and
it is believed he die ! from apoplexy
that evening as he was found ly-
ing on the floor where he had fall
en- out of his chair. He died as he
had often expressed a wish to die
suddenly, quietly, painlessly.
Mr.. Taylor was born of Quaker
parents in Chester county, Penn
sylvania in 1874. He had four
brother and one sister. Morris
Taplor Of Bellingham, Wash; j.
r. Taylor of Bismarck, were his
brothers known here.
Mr.. Taylor enlisted in the union
army in the latter part Of 1868; he
spent the year Of 1865 in Colorado
and New Mexico; led frontier
mans life in northwestern Iowa
and Nebraska in 1867 and has
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
COUNTY CLIPPINGS
McCfusky Gazette.

Conrad and Fred Schaefer, pi-
oneers of this section, left Tuesday
morning for a trip to Canada,
They were accompanied by their
wives, and will investigate the
country up there with the view of
taking homestead claims if they
find conditions satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. III. Johnston,
Sr., Of Toga, Saskatchewan, Can
ada, arrived in the city Monday
evening to attend the funeral of
their daughter-in-law. They may
remain for some time.
Col. D. H. Rowe of Sioux City,
owner Of considerable land in this
vicinity came here Wednesday
night to look after his land inter-
ests. He expects foreman week
or more. He stated that weather
conditions and farming operations
were further advanced here than
in Iowa. Another score for Nc
Lean county. n. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17

Schell Of near Denhoff, made ap-
plication for final proof upon their
respective homesteads through the
Denhoff Real Estate Loan Co.
yesterday. They are among the
pioneer settlers of eastern Mclean
Co., and they know that when
they first came to this neighbor-
hood six or seven years ago the
country was not what the farmers
of their kind have made it since
that time. When they homestead
ed, land adjoining could be bought
for So ar. acre-today they own it
and could get $23 an acre for it,
but will not sell for that. These
are Mclean county facts. II ycu
are looking for home or an in
vestmentl investigate this county
of ours.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
Turtle Lake.

The show given here last Satur.
day by the Clamans was well
patronized and very much enjoyed
by those present.
Severt Stevenson, of Dodge
Center, Mimi, came up on last
Saturdays train to look after his
farm that he owns 5 miles north
of town.
Ex-Judge r. A. Lamb Of Wash
burn made our city a business call
last week,
j. Litch of Madison, S. D., made
our town a visit last week. He is
here looking after seeding on his
homestead located in the Darling
neighborhood.
Our tennis players boast of hav.
ing an incorporated tennis associ-
alton, the second one in the state
they say. They have bought two
lots and intend to have them fixed
up in first class shape for a tennis
court in the near future.
Hon. Johann Schlenker stopped
over Sunday in our little burg and
chatted with politicians and friends.
Mr.. Gilbert Holtan's announce
ment has caused an unpleasant
sensation among some of the other
candidates. Mr.. Holtan is about
as good as they are found and he
was raised in North Dakota too.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17

al plot besides those of his parents,
by his niece Mrs. J. T. deCamp of
Casselton.
The following editorial from the
Bismarck Tribune is a beautiful
tribute to the deceased:
Peace to the ashes of "Joe" Tay-
lor of Washburn, pioneer of the
Missouri river country, whose death
is announced from Washburn.
Taylor was one of the real pioneers
of the Missouri river country. He
was pioneer in the days Of the
Indians, tarp line, the bison and
the frontier military post. He saw
this section when it's civilized in
habitants numbered only a few
daring hunters and trappers, scouts
soldiers and other advance guards
of civilization. He saw the coun-
try redeemed from it frontier state;
saw the building of the railroads.;
the breaking of the soil, and the
harnessing Of natures opportuni-
ties and resources to the use of
man. His was a span that reached
from no civilization to the material
development of a wild country. He
has written in his time several en-
tertaining volumes dealing with
the frontier conditions. He was
a lover of the wild animals of the
west-of the deer and the beaver
particularly, and his voice was fire.
quently and vigorously raised for
their protection. His articles on
the habits of the beaver, their few
remaining haunts, the wisdom and
sentimental and utilitarian demand
for their protection, have been
widely read and copied. Old time
residents of the Missouri river
country will learn with regret of
the death Of "Joe'' Taylor and will
remember his kindly qualities with
friendship and affection.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
Turtle Lake Wave.

Zuella Graves, who recently
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis, and will soon be able to be
about again.
Mrs. Phebe Kraft has purchased
the George Burns farm one mile
west of town and will move onto
it soon.
Jess Miller is building two
story residence on his farm south
east Of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Capwell who
have been spending the winter in
Chicago with relatives returned
! last Monday to the farm northeast
of town. Mrs. Capwell has much
a.ifnprDgeds health since she left
last fall.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
Dogden News.

J. y. John Jensen left for Harvey
= 3sterday where he will join Mrs
q fensen, who went down there
] Saturday. They intend to reside
in that city during the next year
at least.
j. Moriarty; W. Kiezer and Mr..
Ober of Balfour passed thru town
Monday enroute from Mercer where
they have filed on homesteads and
are soon going out to establish
residence.
George Norburg arrived from
Redwood, Mimi, with a carload
of machinery and farm furnish
ings. The Norburg brothers will
now have their farm we'll furnished
and can start into farm work this
spring in first class shape.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-04-17
Denhoff Voice.

E. E. Corson, of Fargo, formerly
in business at this place was in
town on Tuesday looking over the
situation in regard to local tel
ephone exchange here.
Drs. Neukamp of Bowdon and
McReynoldsof Goodrich performed
an operation for appendicitis on
Fred Wahl, eldest son of John
Wahl, who lives southwest of
Denhoff. The operation took
place at the home on Tuesday
night and at the present writing
the boy is reported as getting along
nicely.
Fred Bentz, the hustling mer-
chant Of Lincoln was caller at
{ the Voice Office last Saturday and
stated that he is contemplating
building a farmers railroad from
Lincoln to Harvey; a distance Of
SO miles. Nj. Bentz says that he
ii getting q great deal Of encour-
sagement from the farmers along
the proposed line and has already
heen promised over $4,000 as a
bonus. A road built on this line
would tap the richest portion Of
Lean county, and do much to
Sdevelop this part Of the state.
s The .'old time'' settlers, John
sVahl, 4. i. Heitzmann and Philip