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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
Felt Early Wednesday in
The Midd|e West
Only Minor Damage Reported
| And No one Injured.
Indiana, Illinois, Wis.,, Mich, Iowa
And Other States Visited.

Chicago, May ga slight earth
quake lasting only a few seconds, was
felt in the states of Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Michigan. Iowa and contig
uous territory, beginning at S.41. 80
o'clock this morning.
Early reports covered a territory
from Springfield. Ill, through Daven-
port. Iowa, and GAINESVILLE, Wis, north
to Muskegon, Mich.
Only minor damage was reported.
Several small fires were started by the
overturning of stoves and many Chin
neys were shaken down. Aurora, ILL.,, is
said to have suffered particularly in
this respect.
IN Chicago the shock was generally
felt, although the nature Of the dis
turbance was not at first suspected. 1t
was not until newspapers appeared
with the story that the public learn
eel that there had been an earth trelnor.
Damage in Chicago as elsewhere was
confined to the breaking of dishes and
ornaments shaken from mantlepieces
or tables. No fires of consequence were
reported. In the outskirts of the city
several small fires were started, but
they were extinguished by household
ers
During the period of the vibration
it was almost impossible to get tele-
phone connections owing to the sway
ing of the wires, damp from last nights
rain, against each other.
Chicago. May pa distinct earth
quake shock was felt throughout the
northern part of Illinois at $40 A, NJ.
today. Tho motion was from north to
south and lasted one-half minute. The
quake was reported especially notice
able in ard about Elgin, Ills, and as
far west as Davenport, Ia.
The shock was distinctly felt in the
Office Of the local weather bureau in
the dome of the Federal building and
at the following cities near Chicago:
Lamont. Joliet, Rockport Riverdale,
Downer's Grove, Orland. Napierville.
Evanston. Peoria Kewanee and at
BeIoit ard GAINESVILLE. Wis.
No one was killed. none was injured
nor did the early reports show any
save minor damage such as the break
ing of dishes and china. or porcelain
ornaments thrown from mantel pieces.
Prof. Cox, the weather fOrecaster.
said that the lights in his office swung
from north to south during the shock
and that chairs and light desks showed
the effects of the vibration.
Although the disturbance was felt
everywhere in this city, it was not until
the newspapers were on the. streets
that citizens were correctly informed
Of What had happened. AT first the vi
.brations We're laid to passing street
cars or building operations which not
urconmonly slightly shake other build
ings. A young woman stenographer
in the Federal building thought some
body had given her chair a shake.
you stop that" she angrily said
turning around, only to discover that
there was nobody near her and that
the rest of the Office force was observ-
ing the shaking of large chandelier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
Grand Chapter Of Maine
Has Busy Session.
1le Officers Elected Wednes-
day Are Installed.
Mext Years Meeting Will Be Held
At Portland..-A djournment.

Lewiston, Me, May GA large
amount of business caused the con
tnuation of the annual session of the
Grand Chapter of Maine. Order of the
Eastern Star, through this afternoon
although final adjournment at noon
had been expected Addresses were
given by Mrs. Ella A. Washburn of
Racine, Wis, most worthy grand ma
tron of the world and Mrs Lorraine
]. Pitkin of Chicago, right worthy
grand secretary Of the world. Officers
were installed and appointive officers
named at the afternoon meeting.
The following appointive officers
were named this afternoon by Grand
Matron Cora M. Putnam OF Houltol
and installed with the elective officers
previous to the final adjournment:
Chaplain, Mildred E. Brown. Gardi-
ner: marshal, Flora b. Summerben,
Houlton; Adah. Lillian Cary. Fort
Fairfield; Ruth. Alice l.. Raymouth
Westbrook; Esther, Addie McCloud.
Old Town; Electa, Rose Pedder.
Northeast Harbor; warder, Ethera
Cody. Millinocket; sentinel, Elnur
kilbourn, Portland.
The Grand Chapter will meet next
year in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

Washington, May 26.-Speakiug to
the coIoreu graduates of Howard Uni
versity in this city today, President
Taft declared that never at any time
has the future of the Negro as race,
appeared more hopeful ana bright 'hah
at the present day.
The President impressed upon ms
hearers the fact that ii is for the Ne
groes themselves to work out their own
future and to make themselves Valu-
able citizens in the communities IN
which they live. Conditions tor the
Negro in the South the President sad,
are growing better southern people
of the better class are coming TO iook
more ard more upon the Negr" race
as one of their most valuable assets
and Mr.. Taft again urged upon the
Negro the Importance OF gaming inc
respect ami friendship of the Whlte
people among whom he is to live. The
task of educating the Negro. and espe-
cially of educating leaders among the
race, the President asserted. was a debt
owed by the government; DEBT only
too difficult of repayment because o.
the constitutional limits of the gov
eminent i'll dealing with the indl-
vdua!.
President Taft personally handed to
the 100 or more candidates for degrees
their parchment rolls. When the Com
menccment exercises were ended, ne
was escorted to the foundation Of the
now Carnegie library of the university.
where he offciatcd at the laying of the
cornerstone The President evidently
-.r INoi, roo
mason. for be not only applied the Gus
| tomary first dash of mortar. but work.
| ed industriousiy with the silver trowel
until he had covered the entire resting
place for the well proportioned stone.
! Secretary Of the Interior Rallinger.
Minister I.eger of Haiti and President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
NEGROES FUTURE never
MORE HOPEFUL OR BRIGHT.
Pres. Taft So Declares in Addressing Col
ored Graduates OF Howard University
===AIso Lays Library Corner Stone.

Thirkield of the university were also
called Upon to WELD the trowel
come on, Rallinger you might as
we'll help" said the President to the
secretary, under whose department the
control of Howard University comes.
but don't put on too much" the Pres
ident added. "and spoil the job
Secretary Balinger made Il brief adj
dress at the commencement eXer>l.
as the 10th. Announcement was made
of the comforting of the honorary do
gree of doctor of laws upon Former
Secretary james X. Garfield. Their"
was a crcat crush to hear the Presi-
dent and more than 1000 colored people
stood in the rain outside the university
chapel while he was speaking.
TINS university" said the President
IN his speech, is the partial repay
mcrt of a debt to a race to which the
government ard ;jeople of the United
States are eternally indebted. They
brought that race into this country
against its will. They planted it here
irretricv1bly. They first put it in
bondage and then kent it in the ig-
norance that that bondage seemed to
make necessary, under the system then
in vogue Then they freed it and put
upon it the responsibilities of citizen
ship. Now some sort of obligation fol-
lows The obligation would be clear
err, ar rather the method of its dis
charge would be easier. We're it not for
our constitutional system which throws
generally upon the states the burden
of education and leaves to the general
government Only certain limited jur-
isdiction with respect to the people
Il am far from saying that the colored
race today would be better if they all
had university education. | think they
would be in very bad way if they had
because they would not know how to use
Continued on Page Two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
Fire Threatens the Maine
built Schooner Aetna.
lowed Into Jamestown, R. /,
And Blaze ExtInguIshed. )
Crew Of Six, Two from Maine, Es.
cape All Injury.

jamestown. r. L.. May 26-With her
afterpart ahlaZe, the three-masted
schooner Aetna. bound from George
town, S. G., for Boston with a cargo Of
lumber vas towed UP to the docks here
early today by the local steamer West
owned by Max Schade. The Jamestown
fire department and the crew of the
tug Solicitor which was summoned
from Newport, got the fire under con-
troll before it was communicated to the
cargo but the schooner was badly dam
aged and will have to make repairs
before proceeding.
The Aetna anchored in the west pas
sage of Narragansett Pier about mid
night and early today fired distress
signals, which were quickly answered
by the West Side and the launch. It
was learned that the fire had broken
out in the cabin from some unknown
cause before the men had turned in
fer the night. They fought the flames
for time but finally saw they could
not control them unaided and decided
tc summon assistance. Six men were
aboard. None was injured. The Aetna
is 279 tons and was built at Brewer in
1891. She is in command Of Capt. Chap
man. She left Georgetown May 10.
Captain Charles r. Chapman, whose
home is in Brooklyn, said today that
shortly before midnight he was awak-
ened. He saw small coil of smoke
coming up through the cabin door and
upon looking across the cabin discov-
cred several small flames licking their
way UP the sides Of the hunks. He
aroused Mate Morris and Cook Moser,
who hail from Maine. and the other
three members of the crew, who were
sleeping forward.
For over two hours the six men
worked with buckets in an effort to
extinguish the flames but finding their
work fruitless they began to fire dis
tress signals For half an hour their
call for help was unanswered. then
the sferryboat J. A. Saunders doomed
up in the night. A line was thrown to
the Aetna and the crew of the ferry
boat helped to fight the flames. When
dawn broke the West Side. the naph-
tina launch, and later the tug Solicitor
came alongside. When the schooner
was finally towed into shallow water
the fire hose was set to work and the
flames were quickly put out.
Captain Chapman said the loss would
amount to over $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
I0DAy'S JOURNAL CONTENTS

Page One.
Az EGRAPH-Esrthquak Felt in Mid
4ae West-Complications Arise over Van
S SGuen boom-Seven Hours Dispute over
1 1s, IN Senatc-Frcnch Fishermen
Sur, u'It SIX Days-Grand Chapter Eastern
'''i Holding Convention.
Page Two.
LOCAL AND TELEGRAPH-
Page Three.
,,nUCAL AND TELEGRAPH-Gard
N ewS and National Home Local
Page Four.
pnr,oRTiNG AND FINANcIAI.-Both
dn,r syn Ieams Lose--Colby Beats Bow
Nn % 10 New Hampshire Trims Maine
Wins eI hesnlts-king Edwards Horse
Sports Engnsh Derby-Boxing and Other
Page Five.
adahai E-kennebec. Knox. Lincoln. Sag
New somerset and Waldo County
Page Six.
Chao,.il oRiA Bailey and Johnson-The
Mathis o! tonSunption-Pcace Among
Coss;ne Nuban Finances Briefs-Maine
p-fress Comments.
Page Seven.
Maiaa HoiFIED ADVERTISEMENT
tate a Tu remale Help Wanted-Real Els
ness ror SaleTo Let-Railroads-Bu
Page Eight.
and pI NJ. AND TELEGRAPII-R Hill
lSs-Staa.er Street as They Appeared in
News pDwhesan aud Pittstield Local
viii T. n anous Monahan Wash Tub
- pisalowed at Boston.
Page Nine.
Fairs Al T. AND STATE-Agrcultur
Meet ior lgS-Board of Examination
Stata az az Augusta Friday. May 2S-Other
and 6 rouse Matters-Kennebec Lincoln
asadahoc County News
Page Ten.
sionsr.A l..Report of Railroad Commits
( Sons 81 commander of Maine Division.
E To NJ, vet Grams. Issues Orders Relative
rnent =. Day and Coming Encamp-
Il, bangor-Local Amusements.
Page Eleven.
on paiL-County Commissioners Confer
Xmas hon's Ferry Bridge-Delivery Horse
Domhi. IN Collision-Law Court Matters
In no,es, Funeral of Young Men Drowned
Dranl Pond--Briefs.
Page Twelve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

ST John, N. B., May 26.-J. Frazer
Gregory of this city. president of the
ST. John River Log Driving Co., in an
interview today stated that that he had
advices from Van Buren,, Me, that up
wards of 25,0O0,000 feet of logs are now
held UP in the boOms there and that
logs are arriving at the rate of about
five for every one that is freed from
the jam.
Mr.. Gregory said a very large num-
Der of these logs belonged to ST. John
lumbermen and but for the Van Buren,
booms, many of them would now be at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
Conditions and General Forecast.

Warrington. MAY e. -i''nr Thursday
aud Friday: The Western storm re-
NAMED practically stationery during
the last a hours And it is gradually
losing intensity. Tho tendency has
bcen toward higher temperature in the
Eastern di.tri'ts. Indications arc that
The weather viii he unsettled with local
rains in the Eastern and Atlantic
states Friday The winds along the
New England coast will be light to
moderate mostly Southwcstcr!y: on the
middle Atlantic coast light to lnodcr-
ate SOnthCrlN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
COMPLICATIONS ARISE
OVER Van buren, BOOM.
Counsel for Canadian Commission Resigns. Meet
ings Postponed Boom Full Of [ogs'..St: John
Says Yankees Are Picking Out Own Logs.

the rafting booms and the rest would
be well on the way there. AS it was
nobody could tell how long delay
would occur.
The Van Buren, people claim to have
a large crew of men at work but I'M
der the most favorable circumstances
it was hardly possible for them to sor.
these logs inside of a month.
In the meantime the river is falling
steadily and while there was still suffi
cient water it might go off quickly and
more or less of these logs be hung up.
He said the American operators We're
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

holding up the logs at Van Buren, while
they picked out their own.
This is one of the matters to which
the recently appointed joint commits
sion is to give attention.
Because of his appointment as a
judge of the supreme court of New
Brunswick, Hon. H. A. McKeown said
tonight that he would resign as one Of
the counsel for the Canadian commits
sion. The commission was to meet
again tomorrow but an indefinite post.
ponement has been made. 7 t14
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Seven box and Hat cars were burned
Monday night on the Foster lumber
siding, about one mile below Buck-
field, the fire supposed to be the work
OF tramps. who, from appearances,
built fire in one Of the cars. Nothing
but wreckage Of the iron work is left.
Four other cars on the same siding
were saved by the discoveries Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
SUSPICION AROUSED
That Foul Play May Have Entered
Into Case at MeIrose, Mass.

Merose. Mass, May 26-Suspicious
circumstances according to the police
surround the finding of the mutilated
body of an unknown man on the
tracks of the Boston & Maine Railroad
here.
During the night several people who
reside in the vicinity of the railroad
heard loud talking. The body is that
of a middle aged man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

The gasoline boat Doris. with 10
passengers on board, capsized in the
middle of the Yazoo canal at vicks-
burg, Miss, during storm Tuesday
night and seven persons are believed
to have been drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
FOOLS THE BURGLARS.
Penobscot Postmaster Sees Suspicious
Characters and Takes VauabIes Home.

Penobscot, Me, May 26.-The saic
in the postoffice here was dynamited
last night but nothing Of value secured
looking men about the place yesterday
and suspecting that they might be
burglars. took home all the valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

Merton Mcintosh of Durham, an en-
p0Ke IN the Lisbon Falls mill of the
JejepscOt Paper Co.. fen a distance Of
abo'it is feet Wednesday morning,
striking on his head with his body
across hoGshead. He broke both
benes OF the right leg and the left
wrist. besides receiving a bad scalt
wound. Mr.. Mcintosh. who is about q
years old, is one Of the night crew anG
was on his way down from the plat
form around the high screen to &C
nome for the day. 1t is supposed that
ms foot Slipped. He was taken to the
y NJ. Il. hospital at Lewiston. He has
wife and several children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
Small Not Known in Portland.

Portland. Me, MAY 26.-James Small,
the seaman detained at Christiania, is
not known here so far as could be
learned tonight. 1T is possible that he
may have beer stationed at one of the
forts at one time, but no one who re-
members him can be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
THE suFFRAoErTEs.
Those in New England Think Of Emu.
latins English Sisters.

Boston, May 26.-The question Of
adopting the methods employed by the
Suffragettes in England was discussed
by the representatives Of the move.
ment from the six New England states
at the annual meeting of the New
england Woman Suffrage Association
IN this city today. Miss Alice stone
Blackwell presided. a d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
$500 FEET IN AIR.
Balloon Massachusetts, Makes Ascent
Party Includes Young Lady.

A'nherSt. Mass. May 26.-The bal
loon Massachusetts, after a trip of 40
miles from Pittsfield, where it ascend
ed at $50 fought, landed at SIP to-
night in Amherst. The highest eleva-
ton reached was $500 feet.
The balloon was piloted by Charles
j. Glidden Of Boston, who was accom-
panied w T.. S. Osgood of Boston.
Franklin Blaytcr of Pittsfield and the
latter's 4-year-old daughter Phyllis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
SHOCK PLAINLY FELT.
People Of BeIoit, Wis, Remain on
Their Feet With Difficulty.

Beloit. Wis, May 26.-The entire
Rock River valley experienced an
earthquake shock this morning at $40
Reports of like happening came to
Beloit from Rockford. Ills.
All the college buildings rocked vio-
lently and houses throughout the city
were shaken. Dishes ratified and peo-
Continued on Page TWeIve.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

st. Stephen hose team again won the
prize in the hose race at Midtown, de-
feating the Calais team by a second
and three quarters and the Midtown
team by full five seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED
OF Dr.. Edwin A. Porter, Pittsfe!d, to
U. S. Board Of Examining Surgeons.

Dr. Edwin A. Porter of Pittslield,
Me, has been recommended for APP
pointment as Il member of the United
States Board of Examining Surgeons
for Somerset county, in place Of DIR.
F. J. Taylor, deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
Boston Forecast.

Boston. May 26.-Forecast Thurs
day increasing coudineSs probably
followed by showers during the even
ing and night; Friday local showers
f.! owed by clearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27

Inc discharged valet Of Alfred Van
derbilt. who was arrested lately
charged with the theft from Mr. Van
oeroiits residence in Park lane, Lon
uon' last April of a number of valu-
aple pearls. was sentenced Wcdnes-
uay 10 three-months Imprisonment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
THE WEATHER
FAiR r.

Washington, May 26.-Forecast Cor
New England: Fair Thursday and
Friday light to moderate variable
winds, mostly southwesterly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
To Prohibit Tobacco Premiums

Washington, May Ex-senator Bev-
eridge TODAY introduced an amendment
to the tariff bill, the purpose of which
is to prohibit tobacco manufacturers or
dealers from using the coupon or pre-
MUM system to stimulate sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
CLEVERLY TAILORED
SUITS
czENzk8z<9s3ss 1ssssds&

In many styles are being shown in
our two stores.
The fabrics are beautiful in design
and are made up in fashions latest
dictations.
The price will be less than you can
get like quality for elsewhere. You
get the benefit of our cash buying and
selling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-27
LOrimer Elected
Illinois Senator.

Springfield Ills, May 26.-Congrcss-
mali William Lcrmer of Chicago !" the
Continued on Page TWo)
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7-2O-4
lNa Ni-
l0c. Cigar.

scnn .ent output upwards Of 17.oo0 mo per
M ~ moneys worth to the consumer
tofy. Factory. MancLester,E H
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-01
GOOD REPORT MADE
on THE OHIO COPPER

NEW YORK, Nov. 3o.--James Mat.
Farlauc, president of the Ohio Copr@r
company, has Just returned from Utah
where he made an examination Of the
company S property. President Mac
Farlane spent day going through the
mine and the mill and was much
pleased to 6ud the physical condition
Of thc property cminently satistactorr.
,'Thc concentration, President Mac
Farlane saws. ''is the acmc of perfec
tion IN modern mill construction and is
not surpassed by any now in exist
cuce and | look for This mill TO make
the record for saving and economy III
costs Of treatment on the ores of .Biug-
ham canyon At present only ope-hali
of ihc mill rs now constructed goes
into commission or Il capacity of aboGt
1900 tons daily. but We expect at tbc
earliest possible date to have the ma
chiuerv placed in the other half al
the building so that we can treat 5000
tons cvery ~ hours.
''Thc Mascot tunnel Is in first class
shape 80 handle al tbc ores from the
Ohio mine 1t is all securely timbsre3
up and the track is l1id with 35poun4
steel throughout, with all the side
tracks and turuouts required 10 handle
a greater tonnage thau the Ohio mine
and the mines OF the Bingham COMPANY
can supply for some time to come.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-01
REPORT OF PLOT TO
KILL DOES NOT WORRY
Despite Sensational Story, Mr..
Rockefeller Goes About as
Usual in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. O.. Nov. S0.-Witb
out guard, John y. Rockefeller and his
party today drove from his Forest Hill
home TO the railway station and took
a train for New York.
Following the story of fhc plot to
assassinate Mr.. Rockefeller told to The
police today by SAWYER Smith of Min
crva. O.. the Cleveland police stand
ready To furnish an escort If demanded
by Rockefeller.
Following his usual custom in Clcvc-
land. however, the aged millionaire
alightQd nj the railway station, mingled
with the crowd that had gathered, aud
seemed to have no anxiety as to his
safety. The only unusual move he made
was To direct his chauffeur TO take a
circuitous route TO the station.
Police chiefs in Cleveland and East
Cleveland are eudcav voring to trace the
alleged plotters The Rockefeller home
was under guard all Monday night.
but today, at the direction of Roche
feller, the guard was Withdrawn.
The story told by Smith is that. when
III Alliance. o.. Sunday night he heard
two men discussing = plan 10 kill the
oil magnate.
'We might as well get our money
for killing old John r., Que OF them
said, according 10 Smith, ''for we viii
get what is coming 10 us whether VIC
kill or kidnap him. Bill and the other
fellows have plenty of money and are
willing to pay well for putting him out
of the way