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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
THE VALE CREWS
Arrive at Gales Ferry and at Once Dip
Into the Work.

Gales Ferry. Conn, June 1.-THE
Yale crews and managers, AZ men in
all, arrived here from New Haven late
today and went out on the river at
once. The Varsity eight. with Col
burn acting as stroke. rowed down
stream for half a mile and return,
coached by Mr.. Kennedy from the
launch. The varsity four went down
the river for Il mile and returned UNI
der slow stroke. With Appleton at
stroke the Freshmen eight rowed down
a mile and half, followed by the
Freshmen four.
On arrival at quarters, the crews
found that they had been enlarged
during the winter and that a retaining
wall had been erected along the river
front. The money for the improve
ment was given by George ST. John
Sheffield who was on hand to welcome
the men. Tonight the men gathered
around large log fire. studying for
the examinations which begin tomor-
row and continue through the week
Stroke Wallis, who injured his Shout
der during practice at New Haven,
went out for a short row in a pair
Dared and expects to return to the
Varsity eight the fore part of the COM
ing week.
The Freshmen eight. after their row.
elected J. r. Walker of. Brookline
Mass. captain of the crew. Walker
has rowed at No. 6 all during the
spring practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

year to June 80 the increase in gross
earnings will, it is safe to say, be
about SIG, 5000 or 81, 900. If we
allow 65 per cent. for operating eX-
penses. more than the average this
wear. this gain in business means 10
per cent. earned on $4,000, 900 more
stock The stock increase of the year
was only s3O.O0O.OOO.
MISUNDERSTANDING April bust
ness was of good proportions, gross re-
ceipts OF the railway for the month
being above s4.234,0 900. an increase over
that month last year of $75S,624, which
represents the very large gain Of more
than q per cent. This showing was
doubtless helped by the heavy anthra-
cite coal tonnage moving over the COM
panys line, for. notwithstanding recent
Indifferent state of the coal trade, to-
tai shipments of all roads to market
in April were record figures for any
month in the history of the trade,
while Readings anthracite shipments
were close to it's best figures. Some
what of different result appeared in
gross receipts Of Reading Coal Co..
they being little less than in April.
1909. This difference on the part of the
Coal Co. earnings may be accounted
for in part by lower prices for anthra-
cite coal this year.
New York-Thc International Nickel
Co. has declared an extra dividend OF
25 per cent. on the common stock. pay
able July Is to stock of record June 6.
New York-The average price OF ~
active stocks at the close Tuesday was
1882, a decline of 2.34 compared with
FRIDAYS close. A year ago the aver
age was 1856.
BEACON"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
GRADING OF LUMBER
Decided Upon by Hardwood Men-A
Step for Conservation.

New York, June IAN important
share of the lumber interests of the
country have at last reached an agree
ment of aid to the conservation of the
forests. Delegates representing the
Hardwood manufacturers of the West,
from u states and the Eastern lumber
trade Of seven states settled today the
long disputed Grading" problem, so
called. Which has to do with the size
and quality of timber cut that will be
acceptable to manufacturers and deal
ers The general trend of the agree
ment is strongly in the direction of
conservation.
The delegates, who concluded tonight
a tWo-days conference. represent 81
600 acres of hard wood forests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
jeff Goes at 1t
With Slant bang.

Ben Lomond. Cal. June Hit
hard was the order today at James
j. Jeitries camp when the former
champion resumed boxing. after rest
of more than a week. Jeifries laid down
the law to his sparring partners before
he began. intimating that If they did
not slug he would. The result was inn
meGiately noticeable.
Bch Armstrong was the first man
up. He rushed Jeftries from the start
and set lively pace for three rounds.
Just before time was called, Jeffries
drove his glove into Bob's middle and
Armstrong doubled up with u grunt.
Joe Choynski came next for three
rounds. and the pair stepped around in
clever sparring exhibition.
The main event, however, was the
two-round go with sam Berger. JEFF
fries was evidently saving up for his
manager and they went at it in slam
bang fashion, roughing it around the
ring until it looked like good old
knockdown and drag-out battle. Sam
hit hard and Jeifries replied in kind
much to Berger's discomfort
These bouts were the nearest ap-
preach to the real thing since Jenries
started to work They followed a bit
of road work. After the boxing came
fast hardball game. which Jeffries
lost to James J. Corbett. He then
punched the bag for half an hour and
wound up the day with abdominal ex-
ercises.
The opening of Jeffries' private eat
ing establishment. watched over by
his wife, was another event of the day.
Jeffries, his brother and their wives
will be served at this mess, which will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
Albert n. Greenleaf.

Headquarters were notified yesterday
of the death of Albert II. Greenleaf, q
member of the Home. which occurred
May q in Starks. Me- Mr.. Greenleaf suf-
fered stroke of paralysis in March from
which he never recovered Mr. Greenleaf
was born in Mercer. Me-. Jan. Is, 1887.
and went to Haverhill when a young man
to learn the shoemaker's trade. He sery-
ed in Co. A. 18th Mass. Inf. from Aug.
10, 1861, to the close of war He had
been member of the Home since July
l5 1899
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

of young man. apparently an Italian.
lying there. The mans throat had been
twice slashed and his skull crushed. Two
fingers Of one hand were severed. Let
ters found on the body were addressed
to Giuseppe Florio, $50 Bank street, New
London, CT. card gave a New York adj
dress.
This afternoon the body was identified
by Paolo Columbo OF this city as that of
Giuseppi Florio, his nephew. He said
his nephew must have returned from
New London yesterday and have been
pursued and killed by his enemies
The chief clues by which the police
sought to trace the murderer was pearl
handled razor found on the roof and
bloodstained handkerchief picked up on
the roof of an adjoining house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
INSURGENTS WINNING.
reported to Have Defeated Govern
nnent Forces at eiuefieids.

Washington, June 1.-The dispatch
received today at the state department
from Capt. Gilmer, commanding the
Paducah at Bluefields, is the only in
formation received by the government
Of the recent engagement there This
dispatch, which was sent yesterday,
SAL that Gen. Lara had been de-
feated by the Estradan forces and was
in full retreat with the remanent of
his army, numbering about 300 men.
1t is believed here that the evacuation
OF ,ha east coast is the only alternative
open to Madriz to avoid the destruc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
SPLENDID FISHING
Is Found When Years Close Time
Ends on Garland Pond.

Foxcroft, Me. June 1.-(SpeciaD.-
Open time on fishing in Garland pond
throughout the day a score or more of
boats containing fishermen dotted the
pond. One of the most successful fish,
ermen was Samuel G. Sanford of this
place. who secured four square tail
trout that weighed over eight pounds
Other good catches We're made. The
pond has been closed for year and
is one CT the most popular fishing
grounds in this section of Piscataquis
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
BOXING NOTES.

The London Sportsman has an in
terview with the referee of the Nc
Farla nd Welsh fight, in which that Of
fetal gives his reasons for calling the
contest draw in the face of the feel
ing that Mcfarland won by i wide
margin. "McFarland struck repeatedly
with the open glove" he said.
Jem DriscOll. the English feather
weight champion, is 80 i'll that he is
confined to his bed He has practical.
decided to call off his fight with Abe
Attell in California on July and will
Sai for home a. soon as he is able tC
make the trip. Promoter COffroth may
put on a fight for the above date be.
tween Sam I.angford and Joe Jean
aette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
PLEASES AUTOMOBjLiSTS.
Highway Commissioner Will Improve
Bad Portland Portsmouth Road.

Portland, Me, June Automobiles
Wi" have described part of the main
highway between Portsmouth and this
city as one of the worst stretches in
tins section of the country. will be
interested to learn that State Highway
Commissioner Paul d. Sargent has
taken up the matter and the work of
Improvement will begin soon The roads
VIII be macadamiZed or graveled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

be Supplied from private kitchen by
a private waiter.
signed statement was issued by
Jeffries today on the recent discussion
as to the possible retirement of Tex
Richard as referee and the Substitution
of Eddie Smith. The statement FOL
lows:
AFTER accepting Mr.. Rick2rd, in
whom have every confidence. l cannot
very well ask him to resign. He is good
enough for me. But, in the event of his
not wishing to act then Mr.. Smith is
accountable to me. This, however. is de-
cidedly up to Mr.. Richard. as ] canont
accept a man and then ask him to re-
sign. Either man is accepta BILE to me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The directors of the American Snuff
Co. Wednesday declared a quarterly
dividend of 5 per cent. and an extra
dividend of per cent.
Twenty-Five workmen were killed in
an explosion Wednesday in a quarry of
the Union Portland Cement Works at
Devils Slide. Utah, 80 miles east of
Ogden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
DEATH OF WILLIAM WORK.
Was Oldest Member Of Elm Street
Baptist Church of Bath.

Brunswick, Me. June 1.-(SpeciaD.
William Work. one of the oldest resi-
dents of Brunswick died today, aged
SO. He was born in Topsham in 1916
and early in life went to Bath to work
in the shipyards. Later he settled on
farm in East Bath. Two children.
Mrs. Fred P. Ring of Brunswick and
Mrs j. Fred Pencil of Cambridge,
Mass, survive. Mr.. Work was the
oldest member Of the Elm Street Bap-
fist church of Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
More Revelations
In LOrimer Case.

Springfield. Ills. June 1.-Official an
nouncemcnt by States Attorney Burke
that lep. II. J. <. Beckmeyer hitherto
a witness before the Cook county
grand jury. exclusively, would be in
the c?pital tomorrow to testify before
the SaCamond county grand jury.
Beckmeyor's words, so far as they are
known to the public, are said to cor
roborate the allegations Of Rep. c. A.
White, whose account of alleged brib-
cry both in the election OF William
Lorimer 70 the United States Senate
and in other Legislative affairs start
ed the investigation. Today's proceed
ings death wholly with alleged brides
that went to make up the general cor
ruption funds which several legisla-
tors have said was divided after the
ate Legislature adjourned.
During the day Rep. McCollum said
that he told the grand jury yesterday
that he voted for Lorimer for senator
after consulting his constituents, be-
cause he believed Lorimer'S election
would bring dissension and division
among the Republicans.
Rep. Stayamates. in talk with the
states attorney. denied that he was
offered or received anything For his
votc flr Lorimer. He also denied any
acknowledge of Jack pot"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
ST. LOUIS AMBITIONS.
Raising $4,000 Fund for Flight from
st. Louis to Kansas City.

st. Louis, Mo-, June 1.-Governor
Hadley and Commissioner of Irmigra-
ton of Missouri John H. Curran start
ed fund today which is expected to
reach $4,000 and which will be given
to the avetor. who. in "a hours. shall
fly from st. Louis to Kansas City, 2
distance of 2SS miles The governor
and con missioner each subscribed 500
to the fund,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
BENJAMIN +. Miner,

Headquarters were notified yesterday
OF the death of Benjamin F. Miner n
member of the Home, which occurred
April 2 in Sebec, Me- Mr.. Miner was born
in Colerain, Mass, March G. 1916. He
served one year in Co. B, SD Mass Inf
He was admitted to the Home from Or
ange, Mass, Sept 16, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
LoRlMER's RESOLUTION
For Investigation Of Bribery Charges
Gets Favorable Report.

Washington, June 1.-Senator Lorimer' s
resolution asking for an investigation of
reported bribery in his election which
was presented by him at the close of his
speech in the Senate last Saturday, was
today reported favorably from the Senate
committee on contingent expenses.
The resolution was then referred to the
privileges and elections committee, of
which Senator Burrows is chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Chicago. June Lee O'Neil Browne.
leader of the Democratic minority in
the lower House at Springfield. must
stand trial on the charge of brihing
State Representative Charles A. White
to vote for William Lorimer for Unit
ed States senator. This was assured
TO-DAY VIXEN Judge McSurely overruled
the motion of the defence to quash the
indictment against Browne.
w s. Forrest, for the defendant, en-
tered an exception to the ruling. The
co,rt set June 6 as the date for be-
ginning the trial
While this argument was on States
Attorney Wyman demanded that
Browne be arraicned at once. Mr., For
rest interposed sharply: Mr. Browne
pleads not guilty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
U. s. INJUNCTION.
(Continued from Page One.)

were met at the train and escorted to the
hotel, where a few minutes later Jurge
Dyer received them in his room and af-
fixed his signature to the retraining or
der.
Mr.. Judson during the Roosevelt admin
istration was engaged with Judson Har-
mon, now governor of Ohio, in an inves-
tigation of Western railroad conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

George Bradford of Haverhill. late Co
X. l43d Pa. Inf, Thomas Marshall Of
Lewiston, late Co. +. LIST Me. Inf. Span
ish War;, and Michael Reagan of Shame
kin, Pa, late Co. A, Sth Pa. Inf, will he
taken up this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

The funerals of the late Aaron w. Nor
gan and the late Orlando Andrews will
be held from the Home chapel at p. NJ
today. Rev. Fl. s. Burrage officiating.
Capt. Negraval will be in command of
the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
Today's Concert PROGRAM,

nMaich- Inc COMMANDER, Hall
!tuIe- WiilSnt Hour, Boettger
Waltzes-"Land of My Dreams,
So,.. -. Hermann
selection from Chimes of Normandy"
.c,. Planquette
rdsneI' Herbert
-HeuieS~ rage IN ireland, Beyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

George f. Bassett, late Co. c, Goth
Mass. Inf, EbeneZer Rickett late Co. ID,
9Th Me. Inf, and Marshall P. Sweetser.
late Co. K, 5th Mass. Mi. Inf. have been
granted honorable discharge from the
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

William Jennings Bryan, who Is on his
way to Edinburgh as American delegate
to the International Missionary Confer
ence, lectured Wednesday night before
the Young Mems Christian Association
of London. ..r. t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

The interest of the American capital,
the scene of many aerial triumphs in the
long distance flights has crystalized into
an airship race from Washington to New
York. The Fourth of July has been set
as the date of the contest and it is pro-
posed the prize to the winner be s2o,00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
"eLACK HAND" MURDER.
Young Italian Found Dead in New
York-The Murderer Escapes.

New York. June IA murder believed
to be the result of BLACK Hand" ven-
geance. was uncovered today by young
girl who went on an errand to the roof
of the house in which she lives on East
l0lst street and found the mutilated BODY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

was III minnesota, the Dakotas and
Caiiforna, which together produce
about 1o0.0Oo.oOO bushels.
New fork'-Canadian Pacific's gross
earnings are increasing at the present
time in a manner to excite the envy
OF railroad officers south of the bound
ard line. In the third week of Nav the
rate of gain was p per cent, and for
the fiscal year up to Nav 81 the per-
centage was q trifle higher. For the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Major VIM. j. Gillespie of Boston. who
was recently appointed commissary of
subsistence OF this Branch. began his du-
ties yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Burroughs were granted yesterday to
Hugh McHealus to Portland, Franklin
W. Potter to Gardiner. Henry A. Byrns
to Boston, and John Barry TO Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Sir Francis Seymour Haden, founder
and president of the Royal Society of
Painter Etchers. died Wednesday at
Bradford Eng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
Firemen Of Augusta will play Friday
night.

Mrs. w. @. Fuller Of Unity. Mrs. Eliza
Moody of Aliston and Mrs. c. ID. Fair
banks of Dubuque, Iowa, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. o. J. Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

DIR. Fl. X. Stinson is away on leave
of absence, which he will pass at Rich
mond and Isle of Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Monroe Warner of Pntnam, Ct, late
co. X, 18th Conn. Inf, has been admitted
to the Home and assigned to Co. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Charles L. Witham. late Co. b, nth
n. Fl. Inf, has been dishonorably dis
charged from the Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
RAILROAD BILL.
CONTINUED From Page One.)

then that the formal tender was made
and accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Henry H. Stevens has returned to the
home from Winthrop. where he passed
a furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Francis T. Priestly, late Co b. 1st r. l.
l.. A.. has been transferred to the Central
Branch at Dayton, o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Iuka, H., June I'D rather be
known as boodler than a liar" said
state Senator Daniel Holstaw in an
interview at his home today. speak
ing of mis- confession to accepting a
bride of $4,000 as a legislator.
"Mnvhe." he continued, Il took the
money because l saw everyone else do
ir9 the same thing--I can't explain.
made the confession because couldn't
tell 4 lie.
I don't knoW--I don't understand"
he said with helpless aid, answering
question of why he, a man owning
property worth a quarter of a million
dollars. would accept bride.
: "AH ! want is to sink out of sight"
he said. II know the Indictment
charging me with perjury was bluff
and it didn't brighten me, but when
they asked me whether | was paid
for voting for Senator Lorimer, I had
to tell the truth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02

Togus Second will play Chelsea to-
night and Togus First team and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt r. ]. Odum.
The remains of the late James Manning
We're sent yesterday to Brockton for
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-02
THE MARKETS.

continued from Page Four.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-11

knt en
ticket az the representative of the
liquor interests.
The Republican and Democratic
parties stand for the license scheme
said Mr.. Mason. and their candi'
dates, in supporting the principles OF
those parties. are favoring the liquor
interests. II was the Republican par
ty which inaugurated the federal
license idea. and the candidate of that
party, also that of the Democratic.
must fall in line with the license
scheme or get out. You see how the
Democrats have kicked Bryan out
since he started to champion the
cause Of prohibition. don't you? Well,
that's Just the way all Republican
and Democratic candidates must sui
fer II they essay to support the cause
Of prohibition
Mr.. Mason rs confident that the
Prohibitionists are going to make q
good showing in the coming primar.
les He says that the party will prob
ably have a scrap between two men
one from Ypsilanti and the other from
Lansing, for the nomination of gov.
ernor at the primaries. He went out
to Ypsilanti, Thursday morning, to
confer with the prospective candidate
of that place. The names of the can.
didates Will be announced In day
or two, Mr.. Mason said.
A few days ago Mason was bemoan'
Ing the fact that the party had not
succeeded in inducing anyone to be
come . candidate for governor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-11
Life On Panama Canal

has had one frightful drawback
malaria trouble-that has brought
suffering and death to thousands
The germs cause chills. fever and
ague, billlousness, jaundice, lassitude
weakness and general debility. But
Electric Bitters never fail to destroy
them and cure malaria troubles
Three bottles completely cured me
OF very severe attack OF malaria,
writes VIM. A. Fretwell. OF Lucama
N. c., 'and I've had good health ever
since" Cure Stomach, Liver and
Kidney Troubles, and prevent Ty
phoid. Guaranteed by Il. G. Kinsel
Central Drug Co, Gray & Worcester
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-11
CANS FUNERAL SATURDAY.
Body Of PugIlIst VIII BE Buried II
Cemetery at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. 11.--Ar.
rangements for the funeral of Joe
Cans were completed this morning
The body will be taken from the home
OF hts foster parents at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning to Whatcoat Ep-
worth Methodist church where II will
lie In state until p. m. when the
service will be held by Rev. A. Young,
pastor Of the church, assisted by a
number OF other ministers.
II Is probable that members from
two lodges OF which Cans was a mem
Der will be selected TO act as pail
bearers. The chief mourners will be
Mrs. Cans, widow OF the dead pugil.
list; his two children, James, 16 years
old, a six-footer, and Julia, Is, chill
drer by his former wife, Madge Cans,
an actress, now residing in Chicago;
and Joe'e foster parents. Interment
will be.tn Sharp Street cemetery.
All day, last night and far into the
morning stream OF callers viewed
the BODY OF the popular colored man
Hundreds OF kilograms OF coincidence
from all over the United States have
been received by the widow.