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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
100000 AT SAKE.
Contest Coming Over Will of the Late
George Rhodius.

Indianapolis, Dec. 23.-After relatives Of
George Rhodius, hoping to have his es-
tate divided among them, had protested
in court against the opening of the will
on the allegation that he was of unsound
mind and under the control of a woman
known as Elma Dare, the will was filed
in the probate court today and was dis
covered to bequeath to the city Of Indian
apolis about $25O.OOO for improvement of
it's park system.
Rhodius died last Monday and left an
estate valued at approximately 100000
Three years ago he and Elma Dare were
married at Louisville. 1t was alleged that
she had abducted him from his hotel here.
The couple was pursued by detectives to
New York and Pittsburg and brought
back to this city. A guardian was ap-
pointed for Rhodius and he was taken to
the sanitarium, where he remained for
many months. The courts annulled the
marriage, but Elma Dare appealed to the
state supreme court where the matter
awaits settlement.
Rhodius originally left $4,000 to Elma
Dare, but he wrote a codicil which can
celed the bequest.
If the supreme court decides that Elma
Dare's marriage to Rhodius Is valid, she
will get widows third Of the fortune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
Officers Installed Thurs
day at Bangor.
Report Of Legislative Committee
Presented and Approved.
Concluding Sessions Follow Mem.
orlal Service In Afternoon.

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 23.-The Maine
State Grange convened this morning
with State Master Stetson in the
Chair. The first business of the session
was the installation Of officers, the
work being done by George S. Ladd,
past master of the Massachusetts
State Grange, assisted by Mrs. Laid,
past Flora of the same organization.
o. Gardner chairman of the legisla-
tive committee, presented the annual
report on taxation and legislation, af
ter briefly defining his position upon
matters advocated in the report.
E. Walker McKeen moved it's adop-
ton and the motion being seconded.
discussion was in order. A. f. Rogers
defended the position of the committee
He also discussed the school tax prop
osition.
Columbus Hayford of AroostoOk
county took a similar position as did al
so r. S. Adams of Bowdoinham.
The report was adopted without
division. The giving out of the annual
word closed the morning session.
The afternoon session was given over
to services in memory of the following
officers and past officers who have
passed away during the year:
L. w. Dyer, NJ. B. Hunt, G. NJ
Douglass, Lizzie M. Gregory, Olive
Whitmore. Several prominent patrons
spoke, including c. S. Stetson, master,
and o. Gardner, past master.
The remaining sessions were occu-
pied with discussions of the important
unfinished business and the closing de-
tails. Many delegates returned to their
homes this afternoon and the last
meetings were attended by about 400
delegates and few visitors.
Many resolutions of thanks were
passed for the treatment received here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
SWEET LIBERTY.
Edward A. Chase Released
Thursday from Prison.
This Will Indeed Be a Happy
hristmas for Me-"
Will Make His Future Home With
Mother at Turner.

Thomaston, Me-, Dec. 23.-Edward
A. Chase, the life convict, as a free
man this afternoon for the first time
in q years left the State prison to
which he was sentenced from Cum
berland county at the age of q for the
murder of Mrs Ida Stevens because
of jealousy. He was pardoned by the
Governor and Council Monday after
noon as the result of the plea that he
should not have been convicted for a
crime higher than manslaughter for
which the penalty was 10 years, but
the official papers did not arrive until
the noon mail today.
Chase, when informed by Warden
Norton last night of the newspaper re-
ports of the executive clemency shown
him, said he was not surprised, but
further than that had little to say.
Chase was summoned to the guard
room at 1 P. NJ. and informed of the
official notification received. A little
later when seen in Warden Norton's
Office by Il representative of The AS
sociated Press, who wished him d
Merry Christmas Chase replied
Il am more than happy. This will
indeed be a happy Christmas for me.
Capt. Lucius B. Keene Of Rockland, an
old friend is coming for me and to-
gether we will call on my boyhood
friends in that city. You know I was
born in Rockland. l shall remain there
probably tonight and go to Turner to-
morrow where l shall make my home
in the future with my mother
Regarding his immediate family he
had nothing to say beyond the fact
that he has two daughters living. He
left the warden's office at 215 o'clock
i'll company with Capt Keene, who had
arrived and boarded an electric car
for the 4-mile ride to Rockland. His
mother planned to see him on his ar
rival at Turner and not make another
trip to this town, in which she has
been a frequent visitor the past two
decades ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
Believed to Have Caused
Another Mine Disaster.
Eight Men Killed by Explosion
Of Gas at HerrIn, IFS.
-Four Hundred Others Ham Marrow
Escape from Awful Fate y

ST. Louis, Dec. 23.-Eight men were
killed and 400 others had narrow es-
capes in an explosion of gas in. mine
IN" Of the Chicago & Gainesville Coal
Co., at Herrin, His, late today. Open
lieved to have caused the disaster.
There were three men and boy in
this party and all are dead. ~
Within five minutes of the first ex-
plosion the miners in the vicinity
were started toward the surface and on
the return trips Of the cages rescuers
We're lowered to where the catastrophe
occurred.
The dead include w. T. Pierce.
mine engineer; Eugene Barrett, as
sistant engineer; Thomas Williams,
assistant manager.
James Quincy, superintendent of
the mine and Robert Hueston, man.
ager. headed the first relay OF rescuers.
Despite the black damp which followed
into the chambers adjoining those in
which Pierce and his party were killed
these men went into the workings and
recovered bodies of three miners.
The effort to penetrate more deeply
were repulsed by increasing banks OF
after damp, and the rescuing party
was forced to retreat, leaving the
bodies Of Pierce and several Of his
companions. Fire also began to gain
Roadway, and it is not expected that
the bodies can be recovered before to-
morrow.
News of the disaster spread through
-ierrln and there was rush of hysteri-
cal women and crying children to the
shaft house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS AGAIN
CAUSE PEOPLE TO WONDER,
Traverse Sky Over Villages East of Wor.
Cester===Seen from Boston C0mm0n===Til=
linghast Refuses to Divulge His Secret
twill Talk When | Get Ready"

have been the navigator of the sup
posed air craft last night, remained
non-commital today. In an interview
he said
Il was out of Worcester last night.
he that I flew over the city, but that
is my own business, too.
"When L said recently that | had
flown from Boston to New York and
return ] said nothing but what was
true. / have an airship which will
carry three or four persons. and will
make the speed | claimed for it-that
is about 100 miles an hour
When ! get ready | shall speak fully
and not till then"
While thousands of eyes in Worces-
ter scanned the skies tonight a mys-
ferrous light, which many believe to
have come from a fire balloon, passed
over the city to the southwark. Throngs
stood in the streets to watch the light
AS on last night the light was first
reported passing over Marlboro about
Gas o'clock. The light, which was at a
height so great as to make impossible
view of its support, disappeared to
the southwest in the direction of West
horo and Worcester. 1t was traced
from North Grafton, not far from
Worcester through Grafton, Hopedale
and Milford and then after being lost
sight of, reappeared in Natick about
7.30 o'clock, going in the direction of
Boston Observers are positive that it
was a searchlight. At 7.45 it was seen
from Boston Common, according to a
number of people, among them men
who were at prominent clubhouse on
Beacon Hill.
It was claimed early in the evening
that Mr.. Tillinghast was in Worces-
ter, but positive proof of his presence
could not he obtained.
At Northboro and Ashland early in
the evening, the population turned out
en- masse to watch the light pass over
head.
Observers at several points report
that while the light was generally
steady, occasionally it flashed and
lonce or twice disappeared suddenly.
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24

Washington, Dec. 23.-After a warn.
ing to President Madriz that the Unit,
cd St2tes ~ill hold him personally re.
spCnsible for the safety of Americans
in the western part OF Nicaragua, the
state department tonight gave more
than moral encourage to the reVolu-
tionists. Under orders from Secretary
Knox American Red Cross funds are
to be eXpend I'd in caring for the sick
and wounded troops of both the iCs,
trada and Zelayan armies, more than
2000 of whom are incapacitated in
Bluefields.
This action 10y the United States is
expected to he more efficacious than
| the dispatch of a strong force. Bread
instead of bullet" is the watchWord
of the state department and it is gem
orally believed that the prospects of
food and medical attention will VIII,
over more men from the government
ranks than any other plan that could
be adopted.
According to the latest reports, the
medical corps of the various war ves-
sells now at Blueticlds has installed
hospitals ashore, where scores are be-
ing cared for. The procession of sick
anu WOuiittft lilt'll through the LOW IL
is said 30 be ritiul. and although Es-
trada is doing everything in his power
to relieve the suffering. his resources
are meagre.
With view to relieving the situa>
| ton, Secretary Knox consulted with
the American Red Cross tonight and
Immediately disnatched the following
to Thomas Fl. Moffat, United States
consul at Bluetields:
THE American National Red Cross will
telegraph you tomorrow, the 4th, $1,000
and they will send another $1,000 if needed.
Navy department has instructed Captain
SIMPLIFY to land whatever supplies can be
furnished from our ships now at Blue
fields, and orders instructing the Prairie
to transport Immediately to Bluefeds
from the stores intended for the marines
or from the Panama Canal Commission
department such supplies you may ask
for within the limit of $1,000 to be cabed
you tomorrow. You will cooperate with
Shipley in the distribution of supplies,
payment for all of which, both those
landed from ships at Bluefields and those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
Brilliant Ceremony and Reception b!
People I--Pays Eloquent Tribute
To Late King Leopold Impressive
Scene at the Brussels Palace.

, ing deliberately the new monarch pledg-
ed himself to work for the social ad-
vancement of the nation and the elevation
of the moral and intellectual standard OF
the people.
Later in the day the King received the
addresses of Parliament. Intimates OF
the KING informed The Associated Press
today that the new monarch proposed to
apply himself with all the resources at
his command to the solution Of the Congo
situation and the development of that
dependency. 1t is his great ambition to
justify in the eyes of the world the SOW
ereignty of Belgium over the Congo.
King Alberts speech from the throne
was an eloquent tribute to Leopold 1 and
to his uncle, the late King Leopold III.
He declared that the latter had performed
a prodigious work in Africa with the con-
! slant thought of enriching the nation and
increasing the economic resources of Bel
GUM. The new monarch expressed his
gratitude for foreign sympathy at the
death of Leopold. saying that the special
missions dispatched to yesterdays funeral
testified to the admiration felt in other
countries for the nigh qualities of the
late King
Turning to. the subject of Belgium's fu-
ture. King Albert said:
I'VE must continue our unshakable at
tachment to constitutional liberty and of
independence and thus hold sacred our
patrimony while advancing towards the
peaceful conquests in the fields of science.
"In the Congo the nation wishes pol
icy of humanity and of general enforce
ment. The mission of colonization cannot
be other than mission of high civiiza-
ton. Belgium always has kept her prom
ises and when she engages to apply in the
Congo policy worthy of hAr none mas a
right to doubt her WORD.
King Albert continued:
The throne has it's prerogatives and
its responsibilities. The sovereign must
be the servant of the law and the sup
porter of social peace. love my country
and the Queen shares with me an unalter-
able feeling of fidelity to Belgium which
we are intoxicating also in our children.
Your welcome touches me deeply and
shall endeavor to deserve the confidence
shown in me, and now before the country
pledge myself to do my duty scrupulous-
ly and to consecrate all my strength and
my whole life to the service of the father
land"
Loud cheering which had frequently in
terrupted the speaker greeted the close
of the speech. AS the final pledge was
made the assembled legislators and other
spectators rose to their feet and made
the chamber ring with shouts of long
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
American Red Cross Will Relieve Mic.
araguan Revo|utionists Of Expense Of
Caring for Sick and Injured on
Both Sides Much Suffering.

sent from Colon will be recouped from
Red Cross funds"
This telegram followed closely the re-
ceipt of a report from Consul Moffat, de.
pcting the state of affairs in Bluefields
| His account of the suffering of the de-
feated Zelayan soldiers was brief but
graphic. Incidentally he reported that
more than 800 men were killed on both
sides in the recent battle at Rama. The
dispatch follows:
| Two thousand starved, emaciated
| prisoners have been brought here from
! Zelayas surrendered army. The sight of
| the sick and weary, lettering through the
streets, is horrible; half are mere boys.
| The emergency hospital established by
| the Des Moines and Tacoma contains sc
| wounded. the City hospital 60. Few of
| the surrendered army had shoes or blan-
kets. Scores were almost naked. All are
in pitiable condition Estrada is fur
| nishing them with blankets, clothing
shoes and food as best he can. Flour
| beans, rice, sugar, coffee and condensed
| milk are needed instantly to feed the
starving Zelayan soldiers. Disease and
death threaten unless they are promptly
| given the best of food and care.
1.-The great and sudden demand for
= proper clothing and food for the suffering
| is a problem for the provisional govern
ment, whose resources are exhausted
| Their own men, numbering 5000, are well
| fed and clothed, but they cannot find
means whereby to care for their increas-
| ed burden.
81 have discussed the seriousness of
the situation fully with Capt. Shipley of
the Des Moines and believe and suggest
that a ship should be sent to Colon I'M
mediately to bring here sufficient guam
titles of the provisions enumerated to
feed 5000 men for 80 days. Present situa-
ton threatens starvation and disease. 1t
is estimated now that over 800 were killed
on both sides"
Orders were issued tonight to the Prai-
lie to be in readiness to sail at once for
Colon with supplies. Up to a late hour
no plans had been made for the landing
cf marines, although it is expected that
a small shore guard may be utilized to
mount watch over the American hospi-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24

Brussels, Dec 23.-Another young
monarch was added to the reigning
sovereigns of Europe today when AL
The official ceremony was brilliant and
the popular acclaim genuine. Yester-
day all Belgium mourned. Today the
sombre symbols of mourning had been
replaced with the tri-colored orhamme.
If the Belgians respected Leopold II,
they love Albert I. Everywhere there
were signs of rejoicing.
The scene in the House of Parlia-
ment, where the oath to the throne
was taken, was impressive with its
gorgeous setting of royalty. Here the
new monarch made an address destined
by it's democratic tone and unequiv-
ocal expressions on the great ques-
ton of Belgian Congo to attract the
attention of the world. Colonization
should mean civilization, said the
King. The nation desired a policy of
humanity and progress in the Congo
and no one had a right to doubt her
promise that such policy would be
maintained
At daybreak the streets We're again
crowded with thousands who sought
positions from which to view the entry
to the capital of Albert and Elizabeth.
Windows, balconies and roofs were
filled as We're wagons, tables, chairs
and ladders, standing room on which
was sold by spectators at extravagant
prices.
Preceded by Queen Elizabeth and the
two little princes, Leopold and Charles,
who occupied the royal coach, Albert
made 4 Joyous entry into the city.
The King was mounted on a spirited
charger and made a striking picture in
the gold and white uniform OF gen
eral. He repeatedly acknowledged the
plaudits of the people and smiled with
unconcealed pleasure and pride as
shower of flowers fell upon the Queens
coach.
The arrival of the Queen at the Hall
of Deputies was the signal for an out
burst of applause. while the demon
stration that followed in honor OF the
King continued for many minutes. a
feeble attempt of the Socialists to raise
counter cries was drowned in shouts
of Long live the King
Standing before the assemblages OF
princes and foreign representatives, bish-
ops and senators, Albert was man to
be admired. In another setting he would
have passed readily for young college
professor addressing his class. The fair
hair accentuated the youthful appearance
of a face that was at the same time Sc
rious and one to attract and hold the at
tention. In an agreeable voice and speak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
SLOT MACHINES SEIZED
BY Messrs. Pringle and Emery at Cam
den and Rockiand.

Rockland, Me-, Dec. 23.-Rev. II. n.
Pringle of Waterville and Edward II
Emery of Sanford, secretaries of the
Christian Civic League, Wednesday
made an unexpected descent upon this
city and Camden, accompanied by
State Detectives j. r. Pollard of Wins
low and Charles Maxwell of Portland
In Camden they seized two nickel
slot machines at Fred Aliens lunch
room and one at w. II. Ellem's lunch
room. In this city they seized three
nickel machines, one each at w. &.
Larrabee's store, John l.. Thomas S
club room and the Elks' home.
The services of the sheriffs depart
ment were placed at the aid of the
visiting officials in response to the re-
quest OF the latter.
A raid at the Eagles new home on
Elm street was without results. Sec.
Pringle and Detective Maxwell were
denied admittance. A crowd of several
hundred persons, many of whom boot
ed and jeered, stood in front of the
building watching the officers. De-
tective Maxwell was finally permitted
to enter.
Sec. Pringle said that slot machines
valued at more than $4,000 had been
seized under the leagues direction the
past year, in addition to liquor seizures
and other work.
The city of PASSPORT is characterized
by Sec. Pringle as the most fragrant
violator of the prohibitory law in
Maine at the present time. He charges
that liquor is being freely sold in II
barrooms there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
VIM. ]. BRYAN ILL.
Threatened With Attack Of Pneumonia
At jacksonville, Fla.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 23.-William ].
Bryan, who has been In this city several
days as the guest Of his cousin. ex-Gov.
William s. Jennings. who too Ill tonight
to deliver his scheduled ADDRESS at the
Duval theatre for the benefit Of q local
hospital Mr.. Bryan is suffering from a
severe cold and Is threatened with pneu-
monia. He has cancelled all future dates
and will remain here several days.
A message from the bedside of william
J. Bryan at 11.3o o'clock tonight was to
the effect that he was resting easy. His
condition is in no ways serious, but his
physicians say that It will be necessary
for him to remain within doors for sew
eral days, by doing which he will ward
off the threatened case Of pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
TOOAYS JOURNAL CONTENTS,

Page Ono.
Wife's Statement-State Grange Closes
sessions at Bangor--Albert / Ascends
Throne of Belgium-Battleship Utah
Launched-Chase Released from State
Prison.
Page Two.
LOCAL-Fairfield, Oakland, Skowhegan
and Pittsfeld Local News
J. Page Three.
LOCAL AND TELEGRAPH
Page Four.
SPORTING AND FINANCIAL.-Boxing.
Baseball and Football News-The Market
Quotations.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Page Six.
EDITORIAL
Page Seven.
LOCAL AND STATE-State House
views and Comment-Annual Exposition
at Good Will Farm
Page Eight.
LOCAL-Law Court Adjourns-Local
representative Funerals-Local Briefs
Edwards Mill Will Start on Full Time
MONDAY Under New 5S-hour Law.
Page Nine.
,LOCAL-Several Augusta People See
strange Object in Sky; Possibly Balloon
Ut Aeroplane-N. e. o. P. Elects officers
NStFsSfaas sift f3GfaJnJo0CF
al .s. Page Ten. 0oQ.00oes &c
TELEGRAPH-Bowd College News
hIopinsQn Watson Reiterates That Brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24

Rev. Nicholas j. Koran, pastor of the
immaculate Conception church of Calais,
Iuesday celebrated the 18th anniversary
of his ordination and received the con-
sratuiations of visiting clergy, members
of his congregation and citizens of Calais
generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY.

Washington, Dec 23.-Forecast for
New England: Partly cloudy Friday,
except local SHOWS in interior of Maine
Saturday partly cloudy; moderate to
brisk northwest winds, becoming yari-
able Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
ANOTHER WORLDS FAIR.
Gift Of 100000 Pledged " Winnipeg
Has Il Before 1914.

Winnipeg, Man.. Dec.u 2s.--Railways
operating in western Canada made
Joint announcement this evening Of
gift Of $2,000,000 for a worlds fair in
Winnipeg, provided IL IL possible be-
fore 1914. These roads included the
500 and the Great Northern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 23.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Friday and
Saturday; little change in temporal
ture; west to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24

10c. Cigar.
Now packed in boxes of % for the holi-
days. For sale by all first-class dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-24

Practical. useful gifts for every member
OF the family.
FOR MEN.
NEW PRESTO COLLAR OVERCoATs.
STYLISH SUITS.
BATH ROBES.
HOUSE COATS.
PAJAMAS Individual boXeS).
FANCY SHIRTS.
HOSIERY Individual boxes.
GLOVES
NECkWEAR
SUSPENDERS
HANDKERCiIEFS,
SWEATERS.
\ MUFFI4ERS.
UMBRELLAS.
COLLAR AND CUFF CASES
TRAVELLING BAGS.
SUIT CASES.
FUR AND FUR LINED COATS.
FOR LADiES---FlNE FURS
Of All Kinds.
FUR COATS.
FUR LINED COATS.
FUR SCARFS.
FUR MUF'FS.
FUR GLOVES.
SWEATERS.
UMBRELLAS.
TRAVELLING BAGS.
SUIT CASES.
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
BOYS OvERCOATS.
SUITS.
PAJAMAS.
NIGHT ROBES.
UNDERWEAR.
GLOVES.
MITTENS.
HOSIERY.
NECKWEAR.
SUSPENDERS:
Yon are cordially invited to inspect the
finest assortment of useful gifts we nave
ever shown.