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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13
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Some designing person or per-
sons have circulated a story on
the street, which we feel that
reflects upon. out integrity to
the effect that we have employed
a crowd Of Inscriptions Jews to
conduct our profitIess sweeping
out sale for US, and have shipped
in a lot Of cheap Merchandise in
order to make the astonishing
low prices that we have made,
the facts are these: We did hire
two Gentlemen of integrity and
refinement, to assist us, one Mr..
Martin e. Wins, an Irish gentle
men, a Catholic and prominent
member of the Knights OF
Columbus, as an expert ad.
writer. and card marker, and his
assistant, Mr.. Charles c. Parent,
a refined and highly educated
French Canadian, also member
of the X. c., both Of the above
gentlemen whose character
and integrity are above
reproach. Now we VIII
nav the above reward to
any sSperson who will furnish
evidence to show that we have
in any way shape Or manner
been associated with any Jew or
used any crooked methods in our
sale or shipped one dollars worth
Of merchandise into our store
during the. progress of this sale.
We were simply compelled to
reduce our stock to make room
for our spring lines, Of which a
part of same is already in the
freight house. The sale IS stu
in progress, we solicit your pat.
ronage. Every thing guaranteed
or your money back if you are
dissatisfied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

Wednesday, january 10, 1909.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

[. s Dept. q Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington. ID. O.. ApTil Is. 1865 9. n
TIE week VII opeu with sh0Fers In the Upper
NisSissipri Valley and the Lake rc-ior. extending
during NCDday or Monday right into the Ohio Val
ley and the Middle Atlantic states and NCW EnE-
lard. and continuing Tuesisy IN the latter soc-
tion. There viii also De- local SHOWS Monday n the
Central Rocky Mountain region Ry Tue~dar ser
ersii fair weather should prevail eass a the Roxy
Mountains and continue fnr several DAYS aiter over
the eastern half ~ the couutrJ- IT. the NoTthuest
and the Plains States ;he weather VIII Trooah,y
become unsettled by WednCsiay snd On THURSDAY
snd Friday IN the Ceutral Valleys ard the Sovth-
em Urpcr lake regiou. In the S--sa the weather
viii b generally fair dlr.ng the Eees. although
local showers are possible Monday Monday night
IN Arkansas. Tennessee. ard the northern portion
q the East Gulf States
Il viii be considerably coole- Monday IA the
Arkansas Middle MiSsissipTi and Lever Ohio Val
ieys. and Mon1sy night and TUESDAY IN the Jpper
Ohio Valley. the Love- Lake region. ard the Mo
pe-atures for several DAYS IN the Wcst teHperatrs
VIII again oe rising hy Tueslsy.
There have been showers IN the Missouri and
Uursr NiississiTri valleys and the Lake region ard
local SHOWS IN the Central Roxy Mountain region
elsewhere the weather was far.
High tcu,nerturrs co-tiuuc in the Eas- sud So1th
and they are again rising I'm the extreme No-hwest
In the Plains States the Missouri. ard Upper Ms
sissippi Valleys. and che Central RocSy Mountain
region II is decidedly colder with Temperatures from
10 degrees 20 l9 degrees below the seasonal aveTzge
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts VII he moderate sO1theTy. hrning
rorthvestGTly hy TUESDAY on the ST.th Atlantic
and East Gulf coasts Iizht % rn05erte and mostly
sositherly- - the West Gulf Coast moderate so-th
erly. on the Lover LAKE hrisk and shifting. becou
Ing norrhwestcrly. On the UrT-r Lakes moderate
20 hTiss noTtheriy. diminishing b. Monday night
steamers dersrting Monday for EUropeGn ports
win have moderate sJutheriy winds shifting %
westerly T1esdsy. with unsettled shoVery weather
70 .he Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
WILL FIGHT PENROSE
Mayor Nagee, of PittSburg,
Starts Political Row.
Also SEEKS OLIvER's SEAT
Announces Candidacy for United
States Senate, Thereby Refusing
Offer 10 Make Him Governor OF
Pennsylvania Cause said 90 BE
that PenrOse Assisted Frick.

Pittsburg, April 1s.-A row is on In
Pennsylvania State politics which
threatens 10 change the whole State po-
litical map
Mayor Magee, OF Pittsburg, who was
recently elected after some very vigorous
opposition on the part OF H. c. Frick.
has declared himself against the reign OF
Senator Penrose in the State, principally
because he accuses Penrose OF having
done work for Frick in the lasc election.
In spite OF orders issued by Penrose TO
keep on. with the accompaniment that
the next gOveTnorship may be his for the
asking. Mayor Magee has announced TO
his friends that he is from this time on
a candidate 10 succeed George T. Oliver
in the United States Senate when the lat
ter's term expires in 1911.
Furthermore. the young mayor allows
his friends TO believe that he is going
after the power which has so long been
swayed IN Pennsylvania by Penrose: that
he purposes 10 unseat i'm from the State
leadership. and prevent his return 10 the
Senate at the end OF HIS present term.
Magee. who Is "A fighter. was bitterly
opposed by Frick for the present Office.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
If You Are Not Interested in The Washington
Herald'S Big Offer, Why Not?
COME SEE THE CONTEST MANAGER
He Wants to Tell You All About This Wonderful
Opportunity and What 1t Means for You.

How many votes were opposite your
name in yesterdays 1ist7 How many viii
you have next Thursday? Be sure to
have your ballots IN before S p. "a. Co
morrow. else they will not appear until
next Sunday.
We should like 70 interest every man
and woman. married or single. residing in
Washington and the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia
IN this contest, either as a candidate or
interested in one Of the contestants. It
costs nothing 10 enter. There are no strict
qualifications 20 comply with, the only
restriction being that a contestant be a
respectable resident OF one Of the dis
tricts covered by the contest It is not
too late TO come into the race. If you
are eligible 70 compete. enter your name
at once and announce your candidacy
among your friends and relatives. Get
them 10 subscribe for The Washington
Herald and 10 save the coupons printed
therein every day. Old subscribers may
vote as we'll as new ones. Any one wish
ing TO cast votes for a contestant pays
IN advance as long as desired. and spe-
cial ballots are issued at this office for
he proper number Of votes. (See vote
schedule in this paper) These subscrlp-
ton ballots may be withheld as long as
desired, and do not have to be polled until
the very last day Of the contest. II you
wish to hold them that long. The ten-vote
coupons which appear daily IN The Wash
Ington Herald are good for but one week,
and must be in the ballot box before the
expiration Of the date printed on each
coupon.
Votes will be counted twice a week.
and the corrected list viii appear in this
paper Thursdays and Sundays. In the
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
CLEARS THE C0MPL LEXION
OVER NIGHT.
Pimples, Rash, EFuptiOns, &c.
Quickly ErRdieated by New
skin Remedy

Since its discovery one year ago posIan,
the new skin remedy. has. in its extraor-
dinary accomplishments exceeded the
most sanguine expectations or the emf
ncnt specialists who gave il TO the world
1t has cured thousands OF cases Of
eczema and eradicated facial and other
dishgurements Of years standing. The
terrible itching attending eczema IS
stopped with the first application. giving
proof Of its curative properties at the
very outset.
In less serious skin affections. such as
pimples. rash, herpes. blackheads. acne.
BARRIERS itch, &C. results show after an
overnight application. only a small guam
tity being required TO effect a cure. Those
who use poslam for these minor skin
troubles can now avail themselves OF the
special 59-cent package, recently adopted
10 meet such needs. Both the 50-cent
package and the regular 80 jar may now
be obtainea4in Washington at Ogram's,
lODonnelrs. and other leading drug stores.
Samples for experimental purposes may
oe had free OF charge by writing direct
to the Emergency Laboratories, % West
Fwenty-fifth street New York City.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
AMZIL. BARBER DEAD
Career of Dominant Figure
in Asphalt War Ended.
BUSINESS LIFE IN CAPITAL
At Time OF Paving Of Pennsylvania
Avenue. He Took Up study of As
phaIf-Once in Real Estate BuSi-
ness Here, as Partner OF the Late
John Sherman-Interment Here.

New York. April 1S-Amzi L. Barber,
president Of the A. l., Barber Asphalt
Company, and the dominant figure in
twenty years Of bitter fighting between
companies that controlled asphaItum
lakes in Venezuela and Trinidad. died
II II O'Clock Saturday night in his home.
Ardsley-On n-the-HudsOn.
Mrs. Barber. who was Julia lie Drolt
LangdOn. of Harrisburg. Pa, before her
marriage TO Mr.. Barber June !, 1S71, and
the two daughters. Mrs. Samuel T. Davis.
wife Of the president OF the Locomobiie
Company of America. and Mrs Charles
S. Vance. Of Washington. were at Ards
ley Towers when Mr.. Barber died. They
compose the family. Mr.. Barber's only
son. lie Droit L. BarbeH died about four
years ago.
Interment I'm the Capital.
The funeral services will be held Tues
day morning at Il O'Clock. at Ardsley.
There will be another service in Wash
!ngton. d. c.. where Mr.. Barber main,
tained a residence at Fourteenth and Cliff
ton streets, and the interment will be in
Q cemetery there.
Amzi l. Barber's business interests
were extensive. and his estate Is large
Several OF his close associates said to-
night that it might be valued at more
than s5.OOOOOO.
AMI Lorenzo Barber was born at Sax
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

event that there was an apparent short
age in the number OF your votes IN yes
terday's list. look for them 10 appear next
Thursday They were probably polIed too
late 10 be counted. We shall try TO pre-
vent any mistakes occurring. but should
there be any we want 10 be told Of IL
We shall see 70 IL that they are cor
reCted at once.
IN asking you 10 take part in this
contest, we realize, OF course, that IL is
purely a matter OF choice with you
whether you enter or not. and we would
not influence you against your will We
would, however, welcome you as a con-
testant. and hope that you will al least
take the trouble u read all about the
contest rs published from day 20 day In
The Washington Herald. If you have
time, come and see US. or telephone $780,
as we are very anxious 10 explain II 10
you.
Enter your name AT onC0 or the name
Of the friend whom you wish 10 secure
one OF these prizes. You or he may win
one Of the grand awards or one OF the
district awards with but little effort You
can easily see that II you get in now you
have a better chance Of winning. Get
into the race and get out among your
friends before some one else gets there
ahead OF YOU You are cordially invited
To become subscriber 20 The Washing
ton Herald, but you do not have 10 be
in order To win one OF the prizes. After
you are once in you viii be surprised at
the quickness with which your friends
will rally to your standard. and how
easily you may win in this contest.
There are any number of contest
ants In the race who are unable
to visit the Contest Department dur
ing the day. To accommodate these
the Contest Department will be open
evenings until Q. As n usual thing
we are open much later than that.
and any time you care to come in
we shall be GIad-tO see you.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
HELPLESS, THRONG
SEES DEATH FIGHT
Continued from Page One.

Elmer's face as he sank. and the sight
gave them new strength for second o.
two.
These seconds were enough. for almost
Immediately the two BOYS caught oars
extended 70 them by the negroes and
were puIled 10 safety. As soon as the
lads were dragged from the water the
negroes TOwed back and forth across the
spot where Elmer sank. Other men in
boats arrived in a few minutes and as
sisted IN the search. and boat-hOoks were
used in an effort 10 find the body.
The drowned boy was the son % J FL
mer Lacey. who conducts an ice cream
mandatory al CO. New York avenue
northwest Mrs Lacey is prostrated by
the shock OF her sons death.
Went without Permission
According 10 the parents OF the twin
boys. Elmer and Homer did not obtain
permission 10 20 boating when they left
home after dinner. The boys said they
intended walking with a frieEd and met
Dewey Neil. who lives az lOoS Sixth stree,
northwest. The three lads were chums
and sought their pleasure together
Boarding a car the three rode 10 Four
teenth and e streets southwest and walk
Cd across the Monument grounds 70 a
boathouse on the Tidal Basin. Here they
hired a boat and r0Wed across the basin
20 the food gates. The current carried
The boat through the gates and the boys
rOwed about the harbOr- When they
started home they found they could no,
return BY way OF the food gates because
Of the current Il was while trying q
reach the gates that the boat was over
turned
police OF the harbor precinct are drag
ging the harbor for the body.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
tons River windham County. VI. on
June p. 1913.
In Real Estate Business Here.

tons River, Windham County. Vt, on
June .. 1913
In Real Estate Business Here.
Mr.. Barber was interested in the
growth Of the city OF Washington. ana
dabbled in the real estate business in a
small way. Among his friends at the
Capital was John Sherman. OF Ohio, for
years United States Senator from thar
State, and a Cabinet officer Mr.. Barber
and Senator sherman went into the real
estate business together. Mr.. Barber d.
recting it actively. and they made great
deal of money.
Just about that time, 1876, the govern
ment took up the matter OF paving
Pennsylvania avenue, finally selecting
a material which was a new thing then,
and much in the experimental stage. as
phaitum. Mr.. Barber studied aSphaltum.
until he knew all there was to know
about Il. and understood the possibill-
ties Of the business. He closed up his
real estate business and went into as
phalt as a paving contractor.
He started the concern Of A. I. Barber
< Co. in 1873. Five years later he had
il incorporated as the Barber Asphalt
Paving Company The name still exists
as the tile OF the principal subsidiary
company OF the asphalt trust. although
MIR. Barber has been out Of * for years.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
LOCAL BRIEFS

Nine. Mountford. well-known lecturer
VII address a meeting Of the Woman's Missionary
Society in the First Presbyterian Church April q
The April meeting of the Sunday school
institute Of the Diocese Of Washington viii be held
tomorrow erening al O'Clock. IN Epiphany Church.
Papcrs telling Of the work in various parishes vii
be read and musical programme giyea.
Engineer Commissioner Cosby said YES
terday he would take steps To obviate dust clouds
and smoke ron motor cars az the next concert On
the speedway. on "Wednesday. He announced thai
probably oil would b. srrinkled on the drives %
prevent the dust, which somewhat marred the con-
cert saturday evening.
Supt- ". H Haycock. Of the city free
delivery service. acting a complaint from the
Benning Citizens Association. has announced that
in the future the rural carrier now sent o1t from
Anacostia VIII be sent cut from Benning Station.
This arrangement. he hopes. viii in measure elm
mate the cause for complaint that now exists.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Rips Little Joke.

From :he Chicago News
Rip Van Wrinkle awoke and found HIM
self surrounded by a crowd OF reporters.
Did you really sleep twenty years in
these mountains" queried the men OF the
press
Sure thing yawned Rip as he liz his
pipe.
We'll. how on earth did you keep warm
during the bitter winters There are no
steam radiators up here"
Rid laughed.
"Ah. no. my friends" he chuckled.
but there are plenty of mountain
ranges
And picking up his stick the old man
started out to hunt up vaudeville man
ager.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Mission school Threatened.

Constantinople. April Is-The mission
staff at Adana is practically besleged on
the mission premises. They dare not
venture out and are suffering from want
Of food and medicines They have ap-
pealed to the military commander for
protection The mission school at Tarsus.
which escaped Saturday, is now threat
ened. Three thousand persons are home
less at Tarsus
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
HAMS TRIAL OPENS TODAY.
Father and Brothers Visit Prisoner
in Queens County Jail.

nAN ISL
in Queens County Jail.
New York. April lS.-Every effort was
made to-day by members of the Hams
family TO brace Capt. Peter c. Hams, jr.
for the ordeal which begins tomorrow.
when he will be placed on trial for murder
in the first degree before Justice Garrett
son. in the Supreme Court. at Flushing
Gen. Peter c. Hams. accompanied by his
sons. Maj. John P. Hams and T. Jenk-
ms Hams, were at the Queens County
Jail. Long Island City, most Of the after
noon They were permitted to remain
with the prisoner in the corridor.
1t was a pathetic interview. Gen Hams
was much affected He frequently wiped
tears from his eyes. and on leaving af-
fectiOnately embraced the captain and
kissed him. The visit seemed TO arouse
the captain from melancholy. and the
family hope that as the trial progresses
his mental condition will improve with
his change of surroundings.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Arrested as a Spy.

Pittsburg. April lS.-GeOrge Nox Nc
Cain. who has been arrested In Constan-
tinople as a spy. was formerly Of Pitts
burg and it was here he did his first
newspaper work.
He went to Washington later as a cor
respondent He was sent 10 Venezuela
during the boundary excitement. and did
some good work for the Philadelphia
Press. with which he was at that time
connected. His daughter says her fathers s
last letter said he was going into Tur-
key 10 get some photographs for lee
lures. and she supposed he was taking
pictures when arrested
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Army Corps Joins ReheIs.

Constantinople. April 1S-It is stated
that the ministry Of war telegraphed 10
Erzeroum and Trebizond for troops from
the fourth corps 10 strengthen the garri-
son here. and was astonished to receive
the reply that the fourth corps intended
10 march TO the capital to restore the
constitution
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
The Porte Fears the Powers

Vienna, April 1S.-A Constantinople dis
patch states that the porte is more anx-
fous concerning the effects Of the massa-
Cres in Asia Minor than in the Young
Turk advance. It fears a British. French,
and Russian naval demonstration. Il be-
lieves that Russia means to send war
ships through the Dardanelles.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Gnrrison Lnckr DiscipIIne.
ADANA REPORTED QUIETING.
Ambassador Leishman Cables Situ-
alton Il Improving,

Am DaSSndor Leishman Cables Situ-
alton Is Improving.
John G. A Leishman. American Am
bassador TO Turkey. cabled the state De
partment from ConstantinOple yesterday
that the situation at Adana was reported
10 have improved.
Two Americans killed were named
Maury and Rogers. but the Ambassador
had not learned any details.
The department has cabled 10 Nj.
Leishman expressing anxiety on account
of the many American missionaries and
teachers in Turkey. and inquiring whether
war ships are being sent 10 Mersina or
ether danger points 10 protect foreigners.
including Americans.
The Ambassador was told that Il would
take too long for American war ships 10
reacn Mersina II il were desirable 10 send
them 10 afford assistance and refuge.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
sultan Reported Condemned

Belgrade. April 1s-A dispatch from Sa-
loniki states that the committee of union
and progress has condemned Abdul
Hamid to death The Turkish war ships
at Smyrna have sent to the committee a
promise to so TO Saloniki to support the
Young Turks.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
TWO AMERICANS MURDERED.
Five TeIeErRphers Slain, and Send
ing of Details DELAYED.

III"
Constantinople. April IS-American mis-
sionaries who were murdered at Adcna
were named Maurer and Rogers. The
other members OF the mission are safe.
as is also Mr.. Christie. who is at Tarsus
Teiegraphic communication with Adana
has been restored. but in consequence
Of five OF the operators being killed there
is much delay In the transmission OF mes
sages and few details OF the trouble there
can be obtained
Foreigners and many Christians are
refuging at the COnsUlates there.
Many Armenian farms in the neighbor-
hood have been sacked.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

Continued from rage one
tive and thirteen in the negative. The
spokesman Of the troops then declared:
so long as perfect liberty is not re-
stored we shall remain here We are not
Lere 70 invoke fratricidal war. and We do
not think of such a crime against the
fstherland We realize that an exchange
or shots would lead 10 forcing interVea-
ton. and we, therefore, avoid extreme
measures.
Garrison Lacks Discipline.
Nevertheless. we have the means OF
entering COnstanunopIe without firing a
shot. if necessary We do not want sd-
vice. Return to Constantinople and give
advice TO the garrison. which is destitute
Of discipline. We know how 20 respect
military honor and civil power
Your best course IS 20 expose those re-
sponsible for the abominable plot who
must be severely punished Military
obedience Is completely wanting in Con-
stantlnople. Try 10 restore il by every
means. BE assured We shall remain until
we are satisfied that fresh attack upon
the constitution VII rot be attempted.
Discover the culprit. We are ready 10
crush whomever il is"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
MYSTERY IN OIL MANS DEATH

John Chansier, Drowned in Homo
lulu Surf, May BE Suicide.
Honolulu, April 1S-The death Of John
Chansler. president Of the Associated OIL
Company. Of Los Angeles. who was
drowned IN the surf at Waikiki Beach
yesterday, may have been a suicide.
Mr. Chansler had been treated for
melancholia, due 10 heavy losses in oil,
and he came here with his son and a
trained nurse. Yesterday he seemed
much improved, and the nurse left him
asleep in his room in the hotel
Chansler dressed and went 10 the beach.
where the body was found soon after
ward
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

New York. April ls.-Arrivcd 01t- Ceiri- At Ltrsr-
pol from New T0-s.
Sailed from foreign pets Presids1t Li1coin from
Hamburg fcr New NorS. Prinz Freiderich Weihcr1
from Cherbcl-g f1r New Y0rk. Lusstaniz from
Queenstown for New Yort.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
HOW VOTES WILL BE ISSUED
IN
THE WASHINGTON HERALD'S
VOTING CONTEST.

number OF inquiries have been
The Washington Herads Great Voting
eve publish
this Below will be found upon
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
I.ncnI Temnerntnrc

Midnishs. g.: a. n. So; a. m 81 6 q. n. 8
A. n. p; 70 a. n. 63; p roon. .. .. n. a
4 ?. n. s.: p n. s.; = n. >; 70 3 M. %
Maximum. s.: minimum. g.
Relative humidity-s a. II. %: s ?. NJ. 81. Hour
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

While you think OF ii. telephone your
Want Ad- to The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
PRAISES IRISH RACE
Representative J. VI. Graham
Makes Vigorous Address.
HAS INFLUENCED CIVILIZATION
sons of Erin Fought in War for In
dependence. Says Eloquent Speaker
Before Meeting OF Hibernians.
Years of Oppression Formed Train
ing for Their Advancement Here.

A splendid tribute was paid the sons
OF Erin last evening by Representative
James n Graham. OF Illinois. before the
Ancient Order Of Hibern.ans.
His subject was The Influence OF the
Irish Race Upon Civilization" and he
reviewed in comprehensive fashion its
history from the days Of St Patrick 70
modern times.
The occasion was the regular monthly
meeting Of Division No. ., OF the HI
bernians. and the unusual character Of
the address brought out one Of the
largest gatherings OF the year From
the first the speaker emphasized the
fact that the Irishman has impressed
himself deeply upon the chronicles OF
history
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19
Trmnrrnturr. IN ofhrr Ctrfen-

o. sunshine. Ills Per cent Il possible sunshine s.
Tcuue7aturs sane date last yeas-Mazimul. g
minimum. a.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-19

TsEperaturss IN other cities. together with ths
amouEt q rainfall. for the twelve hours ended a.
r n yesterday. are as follczs.