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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18

to the palace in Brussels. The face Of
the dead monarch will not be exposed
again to public view.
The filing of the will of King Leopold
today shows that he divided $9.0O0,-
oo0 between his three daughters, Prin-
cess Louise, Princess Stephane and
Princess Clementine. This practical
Gisinheritance of his children signifies
the launching of a gigantic legal bat
tie to obtain the Kings wealth similar
to that which ensued at the death of
their mother, Queen Henrietta.
The exact amount of Leopolds for
tune probably never will be revealed.
Senator Wilmer, the Kings friend and
confidential legal advisor, told The
Associated Press today that Leopold
had turned over a considerable portion
of it to the baroness Vaughan and her
children and had created a stock COM
many of his estates in order to forestali
a possible raid upon them by the Prir-
cesses Louise and Stephanie or their
creditors.
Senator Winer said that perhaps lat
err considerable portions OF his estate
would be handed over to Belgium. The
Princess Clementine, aside from the be-
quest she VIII receive. is provided for
by special income from Congo prop
critics.
1t was reported today that con-
test over the succession to the throne
of Belgium is possible. The Vatican
was reported to have confirmed the
marriage a year ago of King Leopold
oIo Two are
said to have been born from this union
nd both survive. The elder is Luclen,
five wears old, and it was reported
that he will claim the throne. Prince
Albert, the heir presumptive, is
nephew of Leopold IL.
Investigation shows that the rights
Of succession to the throne of a chlld
of the King by the Baroness Vaughan
are not worthy of serious attention. IL
is pointed out by Senator Nlller II
there was only religious ceremony
the laws of the kingdom would prevent
the accession of a child of such a UNI
on. The senator, however, does not pc
lieve there was a religious marriage.
If il is established that the Baroness
Vaughan is of foreign birth she proba-
h,v will he expelled from Belgium, like
the favoritc of Leopold l, the Baroness
MAYER. whose house was attacked ana
DESTROYED by a mob after the King
death.
The court of first instance this even
irp granted an injunction, which was
sought by the Baroness Vaughan, re-
straiuirg the authorities from a1hXlns
seals on her residence. The action OF
the Princess Louise in attempting to
have the seals affixed was due 20 her
that valuable property belonging to
King Toonold was in the villa of the
baroness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18
Conditions and General Forecas

Washington Dec. 17.-For Saturday
and Sunday. The northwest disturb
ance of Thursday has merged into the
northeast one and its attendant snow
area has been limited to the Lake re-
gion. In the Rocky Mountain region,
the Plains states and Central valleys
and the Southwest temperatures range
from IS to SO degrees below the sea-
sonal average. There will be local
SHOWS Saturday from the upper Lake
region eastward. followed by generally
fair weather Sunday. The winds along
the New England coast will be moder-
ate west except brisk over extreme
south portions; middle Atlantic coast.
moderate to brisk west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18
Americans Appeal for Protection and United States
Will Give |t--ze|aya Plans Making |rias Presi-
DENT Washington Objects and May Back
Its Objection With Force Of Marines.
ION Dec cabled to Washington this

ION Dec cabled to Washington this
message:
Secretary Knox: I believe that the
sources of your information are preju-
diced and request that the United States
send commission of investigation. If
it's findings show my administration to
be detrimental to Central America I will
resign
II have received no reply. To avoid
harm to my country, and desiring that it
shall renew friendly relations with the
United States, I have today sent my res
ignation to Congress. AS my opponents
consider my presence a disturbing fac
tor, 1 propose to show my good faith by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18

Brussels, Dec. 17-Tolling bells ana
booming cannon announced TO-DAY .ll'
death at an early hour Of Leopold H.
King of the Belgians. Han iil"Hte'
flags of red, yellow and black ny IRON
the public buildings.
A dull grey morning after yester-
days brilliant sunshine finds the CIT!
hushed. Silent crowds fill the streets
and men and women discuss in sub
dued tones the Kings passing ano
whatever their opinions of his person
al life, join in the tributes to hi
greatness.
Leopold died as he lived, relentless
ly repulsing his eXiled daughters an
clinging tenaciously to his faVorltes
and at deaths brink, when he inslste'
upon closing up certain private bust
ness negotiations, was unable to es
cane the influence of his greatest pas
sion that for work and material gain
Princess Louise of Belgium, tn
eldest of the three daughters, arrive
here today. The second daughter, wa
here when her father died, but wa.
rudely refused permission even to Sc
her dying parent After death cam
she was admitted to the chamber an
she threw herself beside the body Il
a state of uncontrolled grief. Primo
Albert, the new leader of the destlnie.
of Belgium, was moved with pity ant
Selling his cousins hand. knelt witt
her before the body, giving mute ex'
preston to his sympathy and sorrow
for and intended protection of tn:
banished daughter. The group OF Ole
servants who loved all three brok'
down and wept at the tragic picture
King Leopold fought the battle Wit
death as he had fought the world anf
struggled to the bitter end. He survive
an operation that would have killed tn
average man of his age and had talk
ed cheerfully of regaining sum,
southern France and the blue skle
Of the Mediterranean the momen
before the swift stroke that ended hi
dreams.
The funeral will be held mex
Wednesday. In his lifetime the klnf
had expressed a wish for the simples
funeral rites. Nevertheless it is under
stood that the ceremonial observed a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18

leaving Nicaragua. stand ready to 90.
count for my acts"
United States Vice Consul Henry : II.
Leonard, stationed at Corinto. arrived
here today to assist Acting Consul Cal.
dera. A service by courier has been e.
tablished between Managua and Corinto
to keep the officers Of the American war.
ships in Corinto harbor informed Of de-
velopments at the capital. att
DR.. Julian Irias, minister-general. has
been created a general. supposedly with .
view to his elevation to the supreme com.
mand of the army should DR.. Madrix ~.
sumo the presidency. The opposition to
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John c, Had|0Ck Arrested
At Milford, n. H.
Accused Of Filing Fake Nom
inatIon Papers for Himself
At Boston, Where He Had Ambition
To Be kayor-.neld on 40 Counts.

Milford, n. H.. Dec. 17.-John G.
Hadlock, an attorney of Boston and
he "home rule" candidate for mayor
f that city, left here for Boston to-
lay in the custody of Police Inspector
lynch Of Boston. Hadlock was ar
ested here last night by Inspector
Lynch and it is understood that ir-
regularities in securing endorsements
f his mayoralty candidacy We're be-
lind the police action.
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zELAYA FEELS AGGRiEVED.
Says conciIiatory Cable to SEQ. Knox
Has Been RudeIy Ignored.

Managua, Mic, Dec. 17.-President Ze-
laya last night cabled a conciliatory mes
sage to President Taft, saying that he
had shown his good faith by resigning
in order that Nicaragua might resume
friendly relations with the United States.
He added that he proposed to leave the
country, but stood ready to account for
his acts as President.
Zelaya's message to Mr.. Taft follows:
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Ram island, one of the most valuable
in Penohscot bay, has been sold to
Frederick B. Washington of Green
Wich. Conn, by Emily Whitney Reed
of New Rochelle, n. Y. The purchase
price was large, and it will become q
summer home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY-FAiR SUNDAY.

Washington, Dec. 17-Forecast for
New England Partly cloudy Satur-
day, local SHOWS in north portloh'
Sunday generally fair, moderate to
brisk west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-18
AUGUSTA POSTMASTER.
John v. Lane Is Recommended for An
other Term.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Congressman
E. C. Burleigh today recommended the
re- appointment of Postmaster John v.
Lane Of Augusta. Me.
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Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 17.-Forecast for. Bos.
ION and vicinity: Fair Saturday anc
Sunday, light westerly winds.
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1904
10c, Cigar.

NOW packed in boxes of % for the holi-
Gays. For sale by all first-class dealers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

water off the long rope further lightened us and
we mounted steadily TO 1000 feet and were clear
above the clouds 1t first clear view OF
cloudland Below lay vast white undulating
plain. The SUM- well on its way to the west shone
feeby through thin veil of clouds. Here we saw
the shadow of the balloon on the clouds surround
ed by aureole of colors (This is the phenome-
called by baoonists "glory.O
When. owing to falling temperature, attained
a lower level found ourselves still over the
sea, and in view of two fishing boats Far away
in the south could just make out long, hazy
line of land. Our lay almost parallel with
it, but would eventually intersect it at an acute
angle.
Travelling in the night.
T was at 3:40 that the balloon passed from
to land Ostend, and In the rapidly waning
light lost no time in trying to identify the viii
lagos. the towns and the coast lights of which,
far to the north, lightship with flashes at
intervals of five seconds. large scale chart OF
the North Sea showing all tne buoys and light
ships, of great value here.
distant view of Eruges, identned by the spire
of the Cathedral dimy, far to the south
of our course. Our passing from sea to land, and
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

which the voyagers have returned to tell the tale.
Probably the Inflated Andree expedition TO the
North Pole went through many more striking ad-
ventures but of these there is no record. They
are lost in the gloom and silence of an unknown
grave.
We assembled from the Crystal Palace, London,
with the intention of travelling as far to the east
as possible-even to Siberia. We desired to make
record distance, and only failed to do so by some
eighty miles and that through being compelled TO
descend by the weight of a great quantity OF snow
settled on the balloon But at that the journey TO
Russia has been described by the Comte Henri dc
la Vaulx the holder of the world record, ana
also by Mr. Frank Hodges Butler the founder OF
the British Aero club as the greatest balloon voy-
age made. .
We assembled at Il 05 a. m. on Wednesday, NO
vember 18TH in a fair west wind and passed over
the suburbs of London by way OF Bromley.
The lower reaches of the Thames near Graves
end could be seen dimly through the haze. Ihen
the River Midway, with it's busy shipping, came
slowly into sight. At 11:4O we could just see
Chatham and Rochester.
The docks with a score of warships OF
various types, and with great quantity OF othet
shipping I'm view made a remarkable picture, OF
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

in French, and one or
them, we were re-
joiced To hear after
wards, was picked up
and transmitted to
England.
Darkness came on,
and we could not read
the instruments or
write without our cleo
trio lamp. We fire.
quently heard voices
hailing us from the
ground, and once a bu-
gle, sounding a mill
tary call, rang out.
That It was n populous
country could be seen
by the large number
of villages and small
towns, whose lighting
up for the night af-
forded us a pleasant
spectacle. Antwerp,
with its brilliantly H.
Illuminated bouIeYards,
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

the intention OF cross
ing the sea to Europe
and in absolute uncer-
tainty as TO where the
Journey will terminate
France, Germany,
Russia, Sweden, Den
mark, or Holland.
There Is no telling
which may be your
next resting place, or
what language you
may be called upon 70
speak to more or less
astonished natives.
My balloon expedi-
ton for the Daily
Graphic" with Mr.. A.
e. Gaudron, captain OF
the balloon, and Cap
tain r.. NJ. Maitland, OF
the Essex regiment
for companions, was
certainly the most re-
markable ballooning
feat ever known, from
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Don Trip by One of the Balloonists

our voyage over this country, created
a great stir, judging from the cheers
we heard. We threw out messages
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

was a particularly fine sight
At a distance villages and towns were meT
blotches of milky light in the backness AS W
approached one it would slowly grow, the blur r.
solving itself into group of tiny points of ligh
becoming larger and larger and developing
character every minute In the case of a lare
town the effect was very striking. What had a.
peared small blur of light would extend until
covered half the visible area below with lights
every possible shade of yellow and white and tn
blush white of electric lamps
Two of us, in turns, during the darkness collie
ourselves up well possible and shut on
eyes, trying to sleep AS for myself, l can nevt
quite lose consciousness in a balloon / shut m
eyes and resoutely banished thoughts of balloon
ing from my mind but sleep does not follow Ba
looming at night becomes monotonous after
while. The monotony is broken by the spectac
OF some city Illuminated, but as our first nigl
wore on, towns became infrequent and the coul
try desolate.
During the early part of the night the tempe
allure did not go lower than % degrees Fair w
passed Dusseldorf and Elberfed crossing TIL
Rhine, where its banks are beautifully adorne
with winding lines of lamps.
the night was beautifully fine. although nc
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Account of a Worlds r

THERE is something extraordi-
narily fascinating in ascending
n I'm a balloon from London with
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

which the prevailing color was grey. we
passed directly over many warships, ana
took some photographs which afford strlk-
ing proof OF the value Of balloon photog-
raphy from a military point of view.
Many of the photographs were taken
from heights at which it is considered good
results are impossible. Poor from an ar
tistic point Of view these pictures, never
theless, possess great interest. During the
voyage TO Russia mist prevailed, MAKING
photography difficult, and in the case OF
the Sweden voyage nearly all my films
were lost in the critical descent
No land in sight.
A FTER passing Chatham, we crept up to a
n height of 5,400 feet and only occasionally
caught a glimpse of the earth, one OF these
brief views showing us Whitstable another
affording a glimpse of the southern coast
of the estuary of the Thames over which
we were drifting eastwards. We left the
coast near Queens borough.
Soon after one o'clock, the sun being OBJ
scured by denser clouds, we again descend
ed We passed through the clouds, and in
a flash the sea became visible. Sea every
where and no land in sight, the tens of
millions Of waves, looking very diminutive
but crystal clear, and rejecting from their
facets every degree of grey and green light
and shadow The sea was not rough, but
the tops Of an infinite number of the waves
were broken to snow-white foam. AS we
descended nearer to it the incessant MUIR
mur of the commotion of waters reached
us, sound of unique quality and wonder
full sweetness.
Having lghtened the balloon, we quickly
assembled, bringing our foater or water an
Choir, directly below, and then lifting il clean
out of the water. The great lifting power of
the balloon showed itself and having got
the trailer clear, the dropping of the sea
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29

free from mist. Seldom could we see both
stars and earth. A stratum of cloud blot
ted out one or the other. At IL o'clock we
were at 600 feet, below us a bank of
clouds 500 to 700 feet thick We moved
up and down, now above the clouds and
under a magnificent starlit sky, then NOV
ing downwards, and in sight of infreuuent
villages and cottages. The ballon alternat-
ed in this way through the field of cloud
without interference by us in the way of
attending to gas or ballast Above the
cloud there was greater cold possibly de-
POSTING moisture the balloon and caus-
ing 1t to descend to where a higher tenn
perature and drier air again restored it's
buoyancy. We went through this perform
ance nearly a dozen times in the course
of four hours, and the experience showed
the perfect obedience of a balloon to at
mospheric influences, and also the very
satisfactory equilibrium our great aerostat
was keeping
Silence seemed absolute.
ONLY occasionally could we hear the
barking of dog or the roar of a train
When above the clouds silence seemed abb
solute. We appeared to be going in the
same direction as the clouds below, only
faster than they. 1t was a curious race
between the balloon and the patches of
vapor, and the balloon never failed to over
take and TO pass any point in the diversi-
fed field of gray upon which we set our
eyes.
To make our vigil less arduous, we had
provided ourselves with what can best call
an "alarum barometer" made from a de-
sign by Mr.. Gaudron. This is a barom-
eter which will give audible intimation
when the balloon is descending below a
certain level or ascending above a level,
five hundred feet being the space between
the two levels, and this instrument can be
The Appeal., 1909-10-09

GOPHER LODGE NO. los. I. B. P. o.
E. of the World. meets second and
fourth Thursday in each month at Elks
Hall, No. 126 East Third street, St.
Paul. w. H. Johnson, E. R.; R. M.
Johnson, secretary, 376 Minnesota.
The Appeal., 1909-10-09
CT. JAMES CHURCH NOTES.

The members and friends of st.
James church gave the pastor and
wife great welcome Sunday bv fill
ing the church at both services At
night every seat in the church was
taken and chairs were brought out of
the assembly room to give room to
Iile audience, while many stood in the
rear. Mr.. Geo. Hand, a personal
lrlend or the pastor, who has charge
or the Midland Jubilee Singers, pass
ing through the city, Worshiped with
us and sang three numbers, assisted
by his company. Miss Margaret
Fields, the leading soprano. proved to
be the finest singer ever appeared in
81 James church. She is a Des
MONIES girl, and was a member of the
cholr OF fifty voices, which Prof. Geo.
L. Holt has made famous in that
church, throughout the Middle West.
Ihe singing of the company was all
grand opera, and the vast audience
was enraptured. The choir Of the
church sang very beautifully, notwith-
standing the fact that seven of the
hnest singers that have ever appeared
IN the church sat on the same Dlat.
form with them.
Next Sunday night there will be an
other Dig program, under the aus
plces or the Venerable Patriarchie of
the Grand United Order of Odd Eel
lows, in their memorial services. The
pastor will deliver the address.
A great rally is on in ST. James
church known as the Carnival of the
states. Instead Of assigning the mem
bers to clubs as before, each member
Will give. his or her rally money in
the name of the state in which thew
were born. There will be governors
ana their staffs, on rally day, the Sec
ond Sunday in November, the roll Of
the states will be called and each one
Will give under the name of his state.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN
JUST THIRTY DAYS is the watch
word to send down the line throughout
St James church. Watch for the
names of the governors and their
staffs next week. .,
The pastor will preach at the morn
ing service from the text: Thv wit
ness IN heaven and thy record on
high.
Don't be ashamed of your state. See
the committee that represents the
state in which you We're born, and
give tVe dollars in the great rally. If
you can't give five, give what YOU
can. If YOU can give more than five.
90 so, and boost your state and help
the church. Cards are out. punch
cards, calling for five dollars, take
one and fill it.
The Appeal., 1909-10-09
Drink Golden Grain Belt Beer.

Read the ad of the Magic Sham
300 Dryer on 4th page.
Rev. C. w. Roberts has been re-
turned to st. Peters church for an
other year.
The Pastors Aid Society of ST..
James church meets every Friday
evening. Literary programme
Wait for the Halloween Party to be
given by the ladies of ST. Thomas
Mission. Date will be given later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Mason an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Maud. Alice. to Mr.. Oscar Gilbert
Price, Wednesday, Oct. 9Th.
st. Thomas Mission 5th Ave. and 9th
Str. So. Services every Sunday after
noon at o'clock, Sunday School at
3. Rev. "A. H. Lealtad, Rector All
welcome.
The Helping Hand Club of st. Pc
ters church will give a fish fry and
chicken pie supper at the residence
of Mrs. Elizabeth Burke's, 1905 Third
avenue south, Wednesday, Oct. 13,
1909.
Lawyer Harvey B. Burk, has
opened law office in room 52s Bos-
ton Block, cor. Hennepin Ave. and
Third street and is prepared to take
charge of cases in any of the courts
of the state.
WHEN IN ST. PAUL go to the
st. Louis Kitchen, 317l Wabasha St..
upstairs, for your meals. All home
cooking. All regular meals 25 cents.
breakfast from 700 to 11:0O a. m,
dinner from 1900 m. to 800 D. M:
supper from 500 to 500 Mrs. Julia
Hlnson, Prop.
The Appeal., 1909-10-09
389 ROndo.

BIDDLE CIRCLE. LADIES OF G. A.
e. meets first and third Tuesdays Of each
month in Supremea Court room. old cap
ftol building. Mrs. M. J. Leavitt. Pres,
Mr.. J. r. White. Secy.. Phoenix Bldg.
The Appeal., 1909-10-09
"THE RED MOONv

THE Red Moon," written by the
clever comedians, Cole and Johnson,
which comes to the Grand next week,
commencing Sunday matinee, Oct. 10.
gave the authors the fullest opportu-
nifty for the display of their special
brand of talents in comedy and music
which in the past has won them manv
admirers. The musical numbers in
terpspersed throughout the comedy
work are among the most pleasing
features of their entertainment. The
clever staging and contiguous airs of
the songs, effective costuming making
the most striking effects. One of the
new scng numbers for this season
that has been produced with elaborate
dressing and stage business is
Phoebe Brown" a Spanish novelty
number in which the chorus will be
seen as Spanish Senoritas. This num-
Der will be the song that the popular
favorite. Aida Overton Walker. sings
as specially introduced in the last
act OF the comedy The entire pro-
auction is now in every particular and
numerous songs of the kind the fa-
nous writer's of sweet Southern melo-
dies are famous have been added to
the musical program. In these de-
nghfful songs are brought the sweet
incense from orange blossoms, mag
nolias, the cypress and the pines: it
moves like the sugar cane and the
cotton when stirred by the soft South
ern wind; it laughs and weeps; and
mas all the joyous music of a choir of
mocking birds. The clever chorus
Know well how to sing the songs and
know well how to dance to the clever
music. Everything is good, clean.
wholesome fun, mirth and melody.
Notable in the large cast are Leona
Marshall, who SO pleasingly played
the part of Minnehaha: Fanny Wise.
Molly Dill, Elizabeth Williams, the old
veteran, Sam Lucas; Wesley jenkins.
Henry Cant, Arthur Talbot, Edgar
Connor. three feet of ebony graceful
ness and chorus of fifty singers and
dancers. Over twenty musical num-
bers are given in the piece.