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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
JEANETTE TO ENGLAND.
Hopes to Get Match With Champion
johnson at London.

New York JAN Joe Jeanette, the
colored heavyweight of this city, sailed
on the Adriatic for England and France
He practically is matched to meet sam
latter part of January. and if he defeats
McVey will try to get a match with Jack
Johnson to be decided at the National
Sporting club of London some time in
February. Jeanette believes Johnson will
be in England at that time, and negotia-
lions with the National Sporting club for
match with the new champion already
are under way. Jsannette thinks he can
defeat johnson. They have met in the
ring in seven bouts Four CT these af-
fairs were six round draws, while it was
even up between them in another battle
at ten rounds. Jeannette's manager also
will take Willie Lewis to France for sew
eral impOrtant contests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
SENDS MODEL TO NEW YORK.
Wichita Boy Has Miniature Airship
That Will FLY

Wichita. jan Alex Plott, the
Wichita boy who has modelled an air.
ship that he believes will solve the
problem of air navigation, is to send
his model to New York to be placed
in the hands of experts. Plot has
been working for two years in efforts
to construct an airship that would
fly. Last summer he succeeded in
thoroughly demonstrating to him.
self that the machine would fly, at
tempting his experiments in his
mothers yard on Lafayette avenue.
The new model has recently been
completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
THINNING OUT JACK RABBITS.
Scalp Bounty i'm Ford County Causes
Farmers to Get Busy.

Since the county has been paying a
bounty of two cents per head for kill
ing rabbits. it has brought to light
stronger than. ever before that the
jack rabbit crop is one which has had
no failure. Last Saturday 917 scalps
were brought to the county clerk s
office here by few people who had
been trying to thin out the rabbits in
their locality. Peter Heineman alone
brought $50. Last Wednesday George
crane, who lives near Wright; brought
371 Harry Haskell brought 253
Tuesday morning of this week Many
are killed that no bounty is collected
on.-Dodge City Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
African Athletes Coming.

president of the Amateur Athletic union,
has received a letter from ]. t. Wallace
of Durham. Natal, saying he will bring
to the United States next year a team of
South African athletes to compete in the
national CHAMPIONSHIPS and in meets at
New York. Boston. and Chicago, and in
Canada Among those who probably will
come with the team are R. G. Walker, the
sprinter who did the 100 yards IN 2-5 sec
Hefferon, who finished second in the
Marathon race at the Olympic games in
London last summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01

not please his wife and she scolded him,
he says. Once, he declares. she drove
him from the warm room where he was
accustomed to sleeping, with the result
that he caught cold and was i'll. He
says she continued to scold him, until
several weeks ago when she came to
lola, bringing all of her personal eff
fectS with her and has since resided
here.
for decree preventing her from secur-
ing possession of any of the property he
had at the time of their marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
TO HAVE A $4,000 HOME.
j. o. Davidson of Wichita to Build a
Unique Residence.

Unique Residence.
Wichita, Jan. 1.-PlanS have been
drawn for a California mission-style
residence to cost 5000, which is to
be built this spring by J. o. Davidson,
president of the United Gas company
ad the Wichita. Union Stock Yards
The residence is to be designed af-
ter famous one in Los Angeles. Cal.
1t will be the only one in the state.
Besides being an innovation in resi-
dence architecture for the middle
west, Mr.. Davidson's home will be
one of the finest in the city.
Cement material will be used en-
tirely in the superstructure of the
residence. According to the plans,
which have been drawn by Ca1ifor-
mia architect, whose sole occupation is
providing plans and specifications for
mission residences, the home will
have three stories and a large base
meQt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
slump in Zinc Market.

Galena, kan, Jan. 1.-The. weeks
zinc ore market ir1s the Kansas Mis-
souri, mining district opened Thursday
at $40 and $1,000, a slump of 81 and
$3.50 under last weeks prices is repre-
sented, due largely to recent heavy
purchases by smelling companies. The
demand for2Iead ore is firm, but last
weeks high price of $50 per ton is
unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
.neafh of benjamin. sweet.

Salina, kan, Jan. 1.-Benjamin
Sweet, rs years old, the first postmas-
ter in Ellsworth county, died at his
home in Ellsworth. He went to Ellis
worth county in IS and settled on a
claim which is now known as .sBen's
RANCH and it was on this place that
the first postoffice in the county was
eSta bliShed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
TO ENLARGE WATER WORKS.
Hays City VIII Invest $4,000 More
in Fire Protection.

HAYS City, Jan. 1.-The contract for
the enlargement of the waterworks
system of our city has been awarded
by the council
The new pump house will be near
the present one, the source of water
coming from eight points in a distant
circle, piped to the center. There will
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
A Wellington wedding.

Wellington, Jan. William A.
Rem, a real estate dealer of Houston,
Tex, and Miss Della Knowles. a
teacher in the city schools were
married here at the residence of the
brides brother. o. c. Knowles. by
Rev. L. T. Faulders pastor of the
Christian church. They will make
their home at Houston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
JeTries Refuses to Fight.

Melbourne, Jan. flames J.
Jeffries has refused an-offer made by
John Wren of a purse of $4,000 for
a fight with Jack johnson for the
worlds heavyweight pugilistic cham
pionship win, lose or draw. Jeffries
SAYS he will fight no more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
London 80. RurIingame Is:

Lyndon. Jan. IA hard fought
basketball game was played here be-
tween the athletic clubs of BurIingame
and Lyndon. The Lyndon club won
by a score of so to Is. Crum starred
for Burlingame and McCrory for Lyn-
don.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
Man Not Prosecute MyrtIe Reed.

Abilene. Kan. Jan. Indications
are that Mrs. Myrtle Reed of Kansas
City will not be prosecuted on the
charge of numbering Thomas Glenn
at Herin gton. Her hearing was post
poned again. Glenn's father has not
yet guaranteed expense of autopsy,
and unless he does the county will
not pay it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01

/ be two pumps, one of 20, 900 gallon an
hour, the other 10000 gallon an hour
and they can be worked separately or
together if needed.
The contract was awarded to Frank
A. Hurlburt & Co., of Kansas City at
1900, who furnish everything and
do all the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
Wanfs tn Sen Hern1is.

Lexington. KY. Jan. Eugene Leigh.
by cablegram. asked. H. M. Ziegler if he
would send Hermis to stud in France for
two years for 5000 with the privilege of
keeping him at the end of that time for
$4,000 Ziegler answered he will not
lease Hermis but will sell outright and
asked for a proposition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01

sardines suffered from ptomaine pois-
oning and for several hours were in
a critical condition. Martins sdtn,
Earl is still confined to the house, but
is out of danger. The other two are
ont but not able to work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01
Poison bal the sardines.

Salina, Kan, Jan HI G. Martin
and two others Of his family who ate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-01

Only One 'Bromo Quinine''
That is laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for
the signature of E. w. Grove. Used the
world over to cure cold in one day. 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Beverly, Mass,
For Pres. Taft's
Summer Home.

Boston, April 12-That President
Taft will occupy the House on Wood
bury Point, Beverly, owned by and adj
joining tho summer residence of Rob
ert D. Evans of this city. was the an
nounceinent made today by Mr.. Evans
through The Associated Press.
Mrs. Taft visited the estate during
her tour of the north shore last month
ard on Thursday last Mr.. Evans was
notified that the President would take
the house for the summer
The Evans House at Beverly Cove is
one Of the most attractive places on
Salem bay. 1t is on a point jutting out
toward Salem Willows and is within a
short distance Of the business part Of
the city of Beverly. Nevertheless it is
surrounded on three sides by water
and IS only approached by long ave-
nue.. so that seclusion is practically as
Sured.
Salem harbCr will afford a good an
chorage for any government vessel
that may bring visitors to the Taft
summer home while the golf links of
the Essex County Club at Manchester
and those of the Myopia Hunt Club at
Hamilton. the latter the finest in the
country are within easy motoring dis
lance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
To Be Made by Officers
Of the Lenox Fire.
Remains Of Two Of the Victims
Are Still in the Ruins.
Fund Being Raised for Families Of
Sufferers by the Tragedy.

LenoX, Mass. April IA full in
vestlgatiOn has begun under the dircc-
ton of the state police of the fire which
cost six human lives. rendered 10 fami-
lies homeless and destitute and swept
away property worth about $250,000 in
the business center of the town, early
Sunday morning. George w. Fergu-
son. chairman of the board of select
men, talked over the telephone with
Chief Whitney of the state police in
Boston, early today, and as a result,
Thomas f. Bleigh. a state policeman
arrived here tonight
Officer Bleigh will conduct q thor
ough inquiry into the cause of the fire,
and the death of the victims He will
be assisted by Mr. Pope of North
Adams. inspector of buildings for this
district. and evidence will be taken in
regard to the fatal doorway in the
Clifford block, where the disastrous eX-
p!osion occurred. This doorway which
communicated with the apartments up
stairs. opened inward and formed a
veritable trap, behind which three
women who tried vainly to open it lost
their lives.
The cause of the explosion which
wrecked the building is still believed
to be Il barrel of turpentine. which was
in the basement. The firm OF James
Cliffords Sons. owners of the hardware
store which occupied the first floor and
the basement, say that the dynamite
in their possession was stored beyond
the area occupied by tenements, that
is. that it was an annex, outside of the
hill 4; hot I,
ably not more than 10 or II pounds OF
dynamite was in the structure. In the
store was 40 pounds of black powder
and also some percussion caps used in
exploding dynamite.
\ committee to solicit funds for the
homeless and destitute has been APP
pointed by the authorities to act il
conjunction with William d. Curtis
| who is treasurer of a fund which is
being raised by owners of LenoX villas
now in New York, Boston and other
| cities.
The bodies of two of the six victims
of The fire, Miss Isabel Cook and Miss
| Mary F. Sparks. still remain in the
smoking debris of the Clifford building
tonight. The search today resulted il
the finding of a ring belonging to Miss
Sparks. but no trace of her body was
| brought to view. Tomorrow 80 mer
| under the direction of John F. Baker
SUPERINTENDENT of the public works
will continue the search.
! The funeral of Miss Alice French, one
| of the FIRE victims. will be held tomor-
row afternoon at the residence of her
! sister, Mrs. George w. Gardner. in
Pittsfield. w. r. Nentres of Weneka
N. Y. arrived today to take charge OF
the bodies and the estate OF Edward
lC. Ventres and the latters wife and
daughter Leslie, who persisted in the
| f.nes. The Ventres family will be
buried in LenoX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. April 12.-Lower pres
sure prevails over the Lake region ana
the central valleys, with a well de-
fined center of depression over Illinois.
There has been a decided rise in tenn
perature from the lower Lake region
and the Ohio valley eastward. The
Western storm will continue north
eastward attended by rains and high
winds Tuesday from the Ohio valley
and lower Lake region eastward.
The weather will clear Wednesday
in the middle Atlantic states and prob
ably Wednesday night in New Eng
land The weather will be generally
fair Wednesday over the east half OF
the country. except in the lower Lake
region and New England. 1t will be
colder Wednesday in the Atlantic
states The winds along the New Eng
land coast will be high south to soutn-
west middle Atlantic coast, high south
to southwest. shifting to northwest by
Wednesday.
Special forecast: Storm warnings
are displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Fastnnrt to Jacksonville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
SCOUT SHIP CHESTER
EASILY SHOWS HEELS
TO Sister Ships Birmingham and Salem
MAY Use More Coal But Bath,
Me-, Craft Can Produce Speed.

Newport. r. l.. April 12-With ONE
third Of the 24-hour speed test com
pleted. the scout cruiser Chester was
tonight in the van of the squadron,
having a lead of three miles of the
Salem, which was itself four miles
ahead of the Birmingham. According
to wireless message received at .
o'clock, the Chester had led from the
start and increased her advantage
steadily and consistently throughout
the first eight hours Of the rum The
Salem, the second boat, also gained
steadily on the Birmingham.
The cruisers started off Block island at
1045 this forenoon, heading south for the
first third of the rum after which the
course was changed to the eastward. The
wireless message tonight from the Ches-
ter, the flagship of the squadron. said
that the weather was fair and that the
vessels would probably turn back to re-
trace their course to the starting point
shortly after midnight.
The engines of the Chester, which was
built at Bath, Me-. are of the English
turbine type, although manufactured
wholly in this country. The Salem has
tulbines of an American pattern. while
the Birmingham is equipped with the
most modern recprocatng engines
In the previous tests of coal economy
when the three scout cruisers were re-
qured to cover given distances at uni
form speed. the Birmingham has consum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
NO DECISION YET.
Mrs. Taft is Considering Several Places
But the Matter is Not Settled.

Washington. April Fit was said
at the White House today that while
President Taft undoubtedly would oc-
cupy a cottage in the neighborhood Of
Beverly. Manchester by the-Sea or at
Gloucester, Mass. no decision has Yet
been reached 1t is believed that the
matter will be definitely settled within
the next few days. Mrs. Taft has look
ed over number of places and is ar
ranging the matter personally. The
fact that the President is to take a
cottage and have a summer home does
not mean that he will not do great
deal of travelling this summer. de Is
anxious to get place near the water
for his family and to visit himself
when he is not travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
East Maine Methodists
Approve His Course.
Hope Veto viii Be Effective
For Better Enforcement.
Final Sessions Monday at Ellsworth
.-.changes In Pastorates.

Ellsworth, Me, April 12-The last
days exercises of the 62nd annual East
Maine Methodist Conference, in session
here for the past week, We're opened
this morning with an address by Dr.
John p. d. John of Green Castle. Ind
"A Glimpse Of God Without Eyes" was
the subject of the sermon DR.. John
preached.
Resolutions endorsing the Sturgis
law, which provides for the strict en-
forcement of the prOhibitory LIQUOR
lax. ard thanking Gov. Fernald for
his inSistence on the retention of that
law In the statutes, We're adopted Just
before the final adjournment of the
conference. A resolution in reference
to the action of Governor Fernald in
VetOing the Hastings bill. providing for
mandatory Jail sentences in liunor.
cases. also was adopted 1t read in part
as follows
THE recent veto of the Hastings
bill caused us momentary amaZemcnt
and grief, but, recognizing the apparent
lnfriE cement upon the prerogative of
our supreme court. we trust the ac-
ticn of the Governor will prove his
wisdom and that time may show that
better enforcement of law shall have
been secured by the vote than could
have been attained by the enactment
of the bill
The appointments of pastors and dis
trlct superintendent for the ensuing
year We're announced. There were no
changes in the district super;ntcndents
The changes in pastors We're as fol-
lows
Bangor Dissatisfaction ard Argyle. c.
l.. Kinney: Bangor. Grace church,
George A. Martin; Brownville and Hen
derson, j. f. Thurston; Caribou. Will
liam Edmunds; Carmel and Newburg.
George A. Sargent Danforth w. H.
George; Fort Fairfield. John TiHgling;
Greenville Junction, w II. Powlcsland:
Lincoln, j N Atwood; Mapleton, John
CONTINUED on Page TWO)
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IoDAY'S JOURNAL CONTENTS
Page One.

Page One.
TELEGRAPH-Payne Bill Figures Low
cred by Senate-Other Congressional
News-Methodist Conference Endorses
er Chester Shows Superiorty over Sis
ter Ships i'm Matter of Speed-Roosevelt
and Paris Correspondent Are Both Firm
In Their Statements.
Page Two.
GENERAL
Page Three.
LOCAL-Gardiner. Hallowell and Ma
tonal Home Local News.
Page Four.
LOCAL AND GENERAL-Pittsield
Page Five.
LOCAL AND COUNTY-Skowhegan
Local News-kennebec. Lincoln and Som
erset County News-Grange Matters
Track and Stable Gossip.
Page Six.
EDITORIAL-The Present Status of the
Payne. Biil-A Year After the Chelsea
Fire-A Labor War in France-Briefs-
Maine Gossip-Press Comments.
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Wanted-To Let-For Sale-Lost--Found-
Real Observation-Disclosures.
rage Et9nt.
TELEGRAPH-Great Tribute Paid to
Memory of Lieut. Petrosino at New York
Beverly. Mass, VIII Be Summer Home
of Pres. Taft.
Page Nine.
LOCAI.-Two Pardon Hearings April
o7-Bobcat Bounty Law Not Effective I'm
til July List of Indictments Made Pub
lc-Judge Hall Imposes Jail Sentences In
Liquor Cases-Mr. Prngle Gives Bail
Page Ten.
LOCAI-Odd Fellows Hold Annual
Easter Ball--Card OF Thanks-Local
Briefs.
Page Eleven.
LOCAL-Assignmen OF Criminal Cases
for April Term of Court-Probate Court
Matters-Unclaimed Letters at Postofhce
Death of VIM. J. Colgan-Local Amuse-
ments-Briefs.
Page Twelve.
SPORTING. FINANCIAL AND TEl-E-
GRAPH-American League Season opens
with Big Crowds-Philadelphia Trims
Boston and Washington Beats New ork
in Opening GameS-Other Sports-Dally
Market Quotations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Condensed DISPATCHES.

Two persons were renoereo
scious by smoke at ire IN cio"u.
ed apartment house at a+' shawn, nv
avenue Boston. early Monday Inc
fro st,~ted in The rear of the Dastlle"'
and thick smoke poured through me
nu,ding. driving the tenants into the
street Mrs. NJ. c King and Mrs. D.
winston. who lived on the second lloor.
wer,, taken out partly unconscious py
the frenen. Others were helped IRON
the upper floors. Both women VIII re-
cover ,rhe blaze was quickly ext'h-
s-,isbed with small damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
New r. r, .. Routes in Maine.

washington. April 12.-(SpeciaD.-
The following new r. F. ID. routes are
announced for Maine by the posi-
office department:
From Oidtown-R. +. ID. NO. l
through Alton. Pea Cove and RlVertoH
Seryise to begin June l.
From Belfast, II. F. ID. No. p
through Northport to Lincolnville II
effect May l.
From North Dixmont-R F. ID. NO
1 In effect May l. Herbert A. Allen
carrier :.
From Burleigh--R. +. d. NO. L. IL
effect May l. :.
From Raymond-R. +. d. No l. II
effect June l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
THE WEATHER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Washington, April 12.-Forecast for
New England: Increasing cloudiness
and warmer Tuesday, showers at night
and Wednesday; cooler Wednesday in
west and south portions: brisk to high
south to southwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Roosevelt Says He Never
Saw Paris Correspondent.
Latter SAYS He Talked With
Him Half an Hour at Naples.
Interview IAN Impudent Fabriea.
ton" Asserts Former President.

Pans. April 12-Tneodore Roose-
Welt and correspondent of lie Journal
are engaged in a controversy regard
ing the veracty of the correspondent.
LIE Journal sent its representative to
Naples to see Mr. Roosevelt and sub
sequently the paper published a long
interview with the former President
of the United States, which was widely
copied. Upon arriving at Port Said
last Friday, Mr. Roosevelt sent 4
cablegram to a Paris paper saying that
he had given no such interview. This
was published, together with the as
Sertion of the correspondent that he
talked half an hour with Mr.. Roose-
welt and that the text of the interview
as given was strictly accurate.
This denial coming to the eye of Ny
Roosevelt at Suez, he again cablel
Paris, reiterating his denial and char
acteriZing the interview as IAN inn
pudent fabrication without particle
of foundation He says also that he
never saw the correspondent Of lie
Journal.
The correspondent has replied with
a new affirmation of the truth of the
interview and declares that he is pre-
pared to bring further proof of his
veracity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13
Boston Forecast.

Boston, April 12.-Forecast: Tues
day increasing cloudiness, followed by
showers during the evening and night,
warmer; Wednesday probably showers.
cooler at night. Brisk to high south
erly to westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Newport, r. J., April 12.--The final
comparative test of the scout cruisers
Salem, Birmingham and Chester was
begun today, when the vessels steamed
oct of Newport harbor for run of 81
hours at full speed. The cruisers left
the Bradford naval coal station at go
A. M, and put to sea under favorable
conditions
at the end of the first four hours of
steaming the Chester had gained Ia
mile" on the Salem and the latter had
gained IL miles on the Birmingham
according to a wireless message re-
ceived at P. NJ. from the Chester The
start was made Off Block Island at
1C.45 A. NJ
A wireless message received from the
Continued on Page TWo)
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ed considerably less coal than her tur-
bine sisters.
In the run which began today not only
the comparative speed of the three war
ships is being observed but also the
relative consumption of coal, oil and wa
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Mrs. Fabyan, wife Of the late George
+. Fabyan of Bliss. Fabyan & Co., SELL
ing agents for cotton mills in Lewiston,
Me-. Greenville, N. FL, Lowell, Fall River,
Mass, and other places, died Monday
at her home in Brookline. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-13

Newport r. l.. April PA wireless
message received at 2 o'clock this
morning from the Chester says
Salem reports something wrong with
her starhoard turbine causing her to
make Is turns less with it than with
the othe., making about one knot less
per hour since trial began"