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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01

Paris, Jan. 31.-The improvement in
the general situation continues and the
spirits of the Parisians are rising as
the water falls. Street hawkers are
selling post card pictures OF the flood
and the boulevards are once more gay
with rejoicing thousands.
With the crisis past, the mercurial
French temperament faces the subsid-
larry troubles with a light heart. but
the papers are already sounding note
OF warning that the lesson must not be
forgotten, that measures must be TAX
en- to avoid a repetition of the disaster.
This can be done by the construction
of cute either in the way of canal
or a large underground conduit around
Paris
The project of the department of the
Seine has issued instructions to the
owners of flooded houses to clean and
disinfect their premises within "a hours
after the subsistence Of the waters to
the satisfaction of the municipal ar
chitects. Otherwise the work will be
done at the cost and risk of the own
erS. The government ordered the tax
collectors to show the greatest leniency
to deliquents. The Monte De Piete is
extending tickets for three months.
Several steam trans today resumed
the work of pumping out the subway
and considerable progress is being
made in the sections where the flood is
lowest
Public and private benevolence con-
tinue to respond to the call of the suf-
ferers. All the theatres and museums
are organizing benefits, while the vari-
Gus race courses are arranging big
meeting for the spring, the receipts of
which will so to the poor. A resolution
was introduced in the Chamber of
Deputies asking the government to
award special crosses of the Legion of
Honor to those who have been con-
spicuous in the rescue work.
Although the papers are printing
columns of pitiful stories, a hundredth
part of the horror and agony suffered
will never be known. Many corpses
have been swept down the river and
occasionally coffin in a boat, which
had probably broken away from a fun
eral procession. Scores of half-fam-
ished families have been rescued from
their homes. and there are hundreds
still occupying their half submerged
houses, waiting for the water to re-
cede. A source Of danger has been the
starving dogs roaming around Abort
vile and Ivry, and many of these have
been shot in the fear that they might
develop rabies. In several instances
they have made attacks upon human
beings.
NJ. Milerand. minister of public
works, says that so soon as normal
conditions are restored the government
will seriously consider the canal
scheme. The government has arrang
ed to loan money to the ruined house
and shop owners to enable them to re-
build Immediately. These loans may
be refunded in installments.
Some of the suburban towns which
have been deprived of light were pro-
vided this evening with gas from the
Paris mains The work of disinfecting
the streets has already begun.
The relief fund of the American
Chamber of Commerce has now reach
ed $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01

II sent telegram to Law Officer A.
c Shaw of the forest service, July is,
1905"
Didn't you think it incumbent upon
you to consult your superior before
taking that action?"
mo, sir, not under an agreement
that had been reached between Sec.
Garfield and Sec. Wilson"
why did you telegraph Shawn"
Because l wanted the hearings in
the Cunningham case postponed"
ITO what extent after that did the
forestry enter into the matter?"
! SHAW telesraphed nc he could not
come to Seattle, but sent the law Of
ficcr at Portland to see me. He went
over the papers with me and agreed
that field examination was neces-
sary."
What was the name Of that law
officer?' demanded Senator Nelson.
His name was Pierce"
What relation did Donald A. Nc
Kenzie bear to Commissioner bennett
and Secretary Ballinger?"
HE was very friendly with both"
The witness then told of a CONVEX
sation he had with Judge Mcken-
zie, in which the later said the reason
why James r. Garfield was not in the
Presidents cabinet because Of his an
tagonism to the coal claimants in
Alaska.
Did he tell any other reasons why
Mr.. Garfield was not in the cabinet?"
asked Rep. Olmsted, amid laughter.
mo, sir" III r--~
Senator Root here entered vigorous
ly into the examination.
Whom did Mckenzie make this
statement tor" he asked.
To Special Agent Jones ana my
Continued On Page Two.)
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Thompson.
A. c. French. superintendent Of the
Woten mines, and ]. e. Miley, mine in-
spector, will head another rescue party
as soon as batteries for electric lights
arrive by special train. Members Of the
first rescue party say that the effect Of
the explosion under ground is indescrib-
able. The bodies recovered were horribly
burned and unacceptable. One body
was impaled on broken timbers.
At 10 o'clock tonight Is bodies had been
recovered from one Of the main slopes.
The bodies were literally blown to pieces
and were unacceptable. A special train
carrying physicians and Coroner Gilfel
arrived at 9.45.
Officials Of the company say that the
disaster is the worst In the history Of
Far Western coal mining, algi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
ToOAY'S JOURNAL CONTENTS.
Page Ono.

Page One.
TELEGRAPH-Paris' Spirits Rise as
Flood Subsides-Thorough Probe of High
Cost of Living to Be Made BY Congress-
CLAWS Had No Idea of Attack on Pres
Taft in His Affidavit Regarding Garfields
Position on Alaskan Coal Claims and Not
Being Retained in Cabinet-Congressiona
9 News.
~. Page Two.
-Skowhegan Pittsfeld and Gar
\ diner Local News
4 III Page Three.
LOCAL AND TELEGRAPH.
Page Four.
SPORTING AND Boxing,
Baseball. Basketball and Other Sports
The Market Quotations. 49,. iia 4
Page Five.
TELEGRAPH AND STATE-Director
Woods Issues Circular on Seed Potatoes
County News-Winthrop Local News.
Page Six.
Observation-Disclosures Maine Gossip,
Press Comments. Humor. Odd Items.
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Wanted, To Let, For Sale, Business
Cards. Railroads and Steamboats,, Miscel-
laneous Notices.
Page Eight.
LOCAL-Cony High Exams Will Begin
Wednesday-Revival Meetings at Method
lst Church-Manchester Locals-Augusta
Wins from Gardiner in Pool Tournament
Republican City Committee Elects f. A
Hussey Chairman Vice c. b. Burleigh,
Observation-Disclosures Consolidate-ICe
Races Above Dam Wednesday,
Page Nine.
LOCAL-State House News-Local
AmuSements-Real Estate Transfers
Special Washington Letter.
Page Ten.
LOCAL-Free Lecture at High School
Today-List of Unclaimed Letters-Law
Court Decision--North Arson Wants Writ
OF Prohibition Against Its Tax Assessors
Local Briefs.
Page Eleven.
LOCAL-List of Divorces Granted at
January Term of Court--Local Briefs
keadfeld Will Case-Funeral of Late DIR.
y. E. Brickett.
Page Twelve.
TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01

PARIS, Jan. 3l.--From midnight until
noon today the subsistence of the river
Seine averaged only about n third Of
an inch an hour The weather, how
ever. continued favorable, with ris
ing barometer. The temperature was
slightly lower.
The recession of the waters ir some
of the streets was noticeable during
the forenoon.
The situation at critical points was
amelicrated to a ConSidera bic extent
today nuta bly, in the neighborhood of
the St. Lazare station. The engineers
now hope to be able within few days
to shore up the underground workings
and to prevent the collapse of streets
and. buildings which has appeared i'm
minent for several days.
Beginning this morning the authori-
ties concentrated their efforts on the
restoration of the crippled public ser
vices, the repair CT telegraph, cable
and telephone lines and the re-estab-
lishment of the new demoralized rail-
road communication. There is no pros
pect of restoring the electric light and
power systems this week.
Preparations have been perfected for
cleansing and disinfecting the city.
President RouX of the Pasteur Insti-
tute. in conference with other experts,
has decided upon a series of measures
which viii be carried out by the sani
tary officials. The principal danger is
considered to be from the polluted wa
ter supply. The health authorities have
caused a toulouse canvass to
be made, warning the occupants
againts re-occupying rooms which
have been flooded until the same have
been disinfected and giving instruc-
ton that water must be boiled before
being used. AS the deposits of mud left
by the waters are removed from the
houses quicklime will be plentifully
used and the floors and walls cleaned
and whitewashed or painted.
.r. Debove, dean of the medical fac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
$500, 100000 Loss
Is Conservative.

New York, Jan. 31.-Judge Paul w.
Linebarger of Milwaukee and Mrs. l.. NJ.
Nuttell of New York, the first Americans
to return from the flood-stricken city of
Paris, arrived in New York this afternoon,
passengers on the steamship LaBretagne.
According to Judge Linebarger, half a
billion dollars is a conservative estimate
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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CLOUDY.

Washington, Jan. ~ forecast fer
New England: Cloudy on The coast,
fair in the interior Tuesday; Wednes-
day fair ard warmer; moderate north
and northwest winds except brisk and
high on the south coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
IN THE HOUSE.
BilI-ResoIution to Make
Panama Bonds SaIeabIe

Washington. Jan. 3l.--The agricul-
tural appropriation bill was before the
House nearly all of the session.
To make saleable the Panama bonds
and certificates of Indebtedness au-
thorized by the Payne-Aldrch tariff
law. the House today passed joint
resolution amending that law The res
olution makes the principal of the
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01

Washington, Jan. 31-When the
hearing in the Ballinger- Pinchot con-
trovelsy was resumed this afternoon
Louis r. CLAWS was recalled to the
witness stand for cross examination
Senator Payntor, who presented his
resignation earlier in the afternoon
did not appear.
CLAWS in his testimony given al
Saturdays session. made statement
regarding Representatives McLachlar
Of California, and Kincaid of Nebras-
ka, in connection with certain Alaska
coal land claims which these gentle
men, or their friends, will not permits
to mass without challenge. After being
commissioner of the and office, Mr.
Ballinger acted as attorney for Mr.
kincaid. according to Mr.. CLAWS. As
to Mr. McLachlan, CLAWS testified that
Ballinger had suggested to him that
the investigation against the Califor-
mia congressman be not pursued.
Clifford Pinchot was on hand this af-
tcrnoon in answer to subpoena. Mrs
Pinchot and Miss Pinchot, his mother
and sister, also were present.
Senator Nelson asked if any member
of the committee had any questions t.
ask the witness (Glavis). Graham
Ills, and Senator Fletcher of Florida
both Democrats, alternately took III
the examination.
CLAWS in answer to question as Il
whose support bennett had in seeking
disappointment as commissioner of the
land Office, said:
+ II understood he had Reps. McKin.
ley and McLachlan of California ant
Rep. Kineaid of Nebraska behind him.
'sWere any of these claimants under
the Cunningham group?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
Boston Forecast.

Rrston. Jan. 31-Fortcast: Tuesday
cloudy. colder possibly occasional
snow: Wednesday fair, warmer; mod
crate to brisk northerly to westerly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
a New Grecian Cabinet.

Athens Jan 3t.-A new cabinet has
boon formed with NJ. Drageumis as pre-
mier and minister of finance. Col. Tor
has. head Of the Military League, is the
row minister Of war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
USED FORCE
Is Partial Admission Of
Paymaster Aud
In Ejecting Or. {. 5. Cow|es,
Civilian, from a Maynard Hop.
Intense Interest in CourtmartlaI at
charIestown Navy Yard.

Boston, Jan. 31.-A partial admission
that he used force in ejecting a civil
ian, DR.. E. S. Cowles, from a chop at
the Charlestown navy yard on Dec II
last, was made by Paymaster George
P. Aud in a letter which was read to-
day at his courtmartial on charges of
mal-treating an inhabitant while on
shore and of conduct unbecoming a
gentleman. Passed Assistant Surgeon
Ansey H. Robnett is coupled with Pay
master Aud in the 0purtmartial, but
will be tried later.
Auld's admission wd in the form of
a letter to Rear Admiral Swift, then
in command of the yard, in which Aud
stated that he took hold of DR.. Cowles'
shoulders.
DR.. Cowles testified today regarding
the assault and admitted that before
the hop he took a picture of Miss Dor
othy Hessler from the rooms of DR..
Robnett and did not return it. He also
a admitted that he had failed to obtain
registration as physician in Massa-
chuSettS.
The courtmartial has aroused great
interest in naval social circles and the
room today was crowded The sitting
will continue tomorrow.
Boston, Jan. Silt is an old naval
regulation regarding the treatment of
citizens and also on the well-k known
conduct unbecoming an officer rule,
that Paynaster George P. Aud and
DR.. Ansey H. Robnett appeared before
courtmartial at the navy yard today
to answer to charges of an alleged as
sault on DIR. Edward S. CoWles of this
city.
Since the occurrence at a HOP" at
the yard on Dec. II last at which the
alleged assault is said to have follow
ed q demand that DR.. Cowles retire
from the hall, the incident has grown
in notoriety until Secretary of the
Navy Meyer became interested and
followed a reprimand with an order for
the courtmartial.
Miss Dorothy Hesler of Chicago also
became involved in the controversy by
a voluntary interview in which she
claimed that she was the innocent
cause of the trouble
1t was stated before the proceedings
began today that both officers might
base their defence on the naval regu-
lation that prohibits a courtmartial or
further inquiry after public repri-
mand.
The incident itself does not look Sc
rious. DR.. Cow1es was at the dance as
the guest of a naval surgeon. AS he
walked across the hall he was ap-
preached by Aud, who. as member
of the dance committee, ordered DR..
Cowles to leave the room stating that
his presence was not desired. This was
followed by another incident outside
the hall. in which it is said that Aud
struck Dr. Cowles and that DR.. Rob-
nett stood by and not only refused to
interfere, but appeared to support
Aud in his attack.
The incident has aroused considera-
HE interest in naval circles, as all the
parties are well known. Dr. Cowles is
a brother of Rear Admiral Cowles. who
is q brother in-law of Former Presi-
don't Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01
1904
M CIGAR.

Increased sales in past year 4,0lS,677.
4Qney's, worth to the smoker tells the
8cry r.. 9. SULLIVAN, sole proprie-
~ Manchester. N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-01

Washington, Jan. 31.-When the
| Ballinger-P inchot investigating COM
mittee adjourned late today until next
| Friday morning, Louis r. CLAWS was
| still on the witness stand. He will be
| further questioned at that time.
CLAWS was cross-eXamined today by
several members of the committee the
Democrats taking by far the most
prominent part in the questioning and
frami, g their intsrrogations in a way
which drew answers tending to accent
! uate certain parts in the testimony
already given by the witness.
AT the close of the hearing Senator
Nelson said that the committee was
proceeding feebly and blindly, because
there was no one present to croSS-eX-
anime as the representative "Of the
other side" Personally, he said, ne
had no desire to question the witness
further. 1t was thought best, however.
to have CLAWS remain in the city until
certain documents called for from the
interior department have arrived and
been examined. Senator Root moved
that these documents be printed before
being introduced
Cross-eXamjned by Senator Fletcher
of Florida, CLAWS said that Mr.. Bal
linger. while commissioner of the land
office, appeared before committees of
Congress and by his testimony advo-
Gated bill which would have validat-
ed all of the Alaska coal claims. He
also said that an affidavit filed Sept.
4, 1908, by Clarence Cunningham had
on it a backing which bore the name
of the firm with which Judge Balm
ger was connected. CLAWS said that
at the time Mr. Ballipger asked him
not to proceed with his investigation
of the coal claims until after election
because of the slowness of the cam
paign contributions. no one was about
to Overhear the conversation.
The name of Doland A. Mckenzie
was brought prominently into the in
quiry today when CLAWS testified that
Mckenzie told him that the reason
James r. Garfield was not retained
in President Taft's cabinet was be
cause of his antagonism to the Alaska
coal claimants.
CLAWS said that he made an affidavit
containing this interview, but denied
when questioned by Senator Root that
he regarded it as a reflection upon
President Taft or that he intended to
use it as an attack upon President
Taft. CLAWS said that he thought the
President might DE interested in it and
he thought also that the affidavit
would interest Mr.. Garfield. Asked
what he did Will. the affidavit he said
he left one copy in the land office at
Seattle and sent the other to the fores-
try bureau.
Clifford Pinchot was at today's ses-
sion with a large leather bag filled
with papers. 1t is expected that he viii
follow CLAWS IN the witness stand next
Friday or Saturday.
Senator Painter of Kentucky, resign
ed from the committee today and did
not attend the session. Illness was
given as the cause for this action Tho
| appointment Of a successor has beer
left to Senator Money, the minority
| leader of the upper House of Congress
| ans he offered the place to more thar
| half a dozen senators today withoui
| being able to induce any one OF them
n oppopf
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-31

,por nuestro ejercito, ,habia cubierto
de luto las almas y los cuerpos de
toda aqueila gente. En- el ooncejo no
habia familia que no norase Ia per-
dida reciente de algun ser querido, y
muchas, Ia mayoria, aun tenfan por
ala parientes, amigos 6 deudos. Esto
explica Ia inquietud febril con que
aguardaban noticias de la guerra y
Ia ansiedad con que todos los dias Sc
recibia el correo.
Acababa este. de negar, muy' POGO
jantes que nosotros, y en- aquellos
grupos de aldeanos Sc le{a el peri6di-
, co de Madrid, consuelo de congojas,
que trafa Ia nueva feln y la desdi-
cha, pero que al fin hablaba de aque
Hos que estaban tan leios y que aca-
SO no volverian ~.
/ Apinados en- torno del lector que
con el fndice iba senalando las lineas
del peri6dico, no con Ia rapidez que
os agentes deseaban 6ombres y mu-
ieres, en- mayor nlmero estas, escu-
chaban contemendo Ia respiration
aquellos parrafos en- que Sc hablaba
de victorias y deecalabros, de triun-
fos y derrotas, de hechos heroicos y
de horrendas penahdades.
Aguna vez lnterumpfan La lectu-
ra con exclamaciones de ira 8 entu-
slasmo, 8 para comentar la narraci6n
con juicios apasionados y vehemen-
tes en- voz muy alta, hablando todos
a la vez: pero bien prontoel inter s.
silencio y volvfan q escuchar
apinando las cabezas, con el cuello
estrada y los ojos at6nitos. De repen
te, un grito agudfsimo, un alarido des
galrador parti6 del otro extreme de
la plaza. Deshiciemnse con rapidez
los grupos, y los aldeanos que los for
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-31

taban & afearla. La cabellera desorde
NADIA, rubia como el trigo, GAIA en-
ramas ondulosas sobre el cuello ro-
busto y sobre el arranque del blan-
quislmo seno.
-'Tirale del "deu" del coraz6n-
,aconsej6 una viejecila.
No: dejadla: vereis que pronto
|vuelve.-dije yo.
-1El senor Eye m6dicu''.
-Medico soy.-conteste para que
me dejasen.
Saqu6 una perla de 6ter, de las que
|por desgracia necesito siempre llevar
conmigo y arrodinado junto a Ia in
feliz panadera, lie hice aspirar el olor
punzante del antiespasm6dico, que
Ia facilit6 para sollozar con fuerza.
Entonces aproveche un momento en-
que suspiro, y rompi entire sus labios
otra pildorilla. Volvio en- 81, Ia cui-
tada: abri6 los ojos,ante azules como
turquesas, rompi6 a llorar, y enton-
ces la muchedumbre que nos rodeaba
me miro con mezcls de respeto y a.
sombro. La efcacia del medicamen-
to lie parecia milagrosa. lInfeliz me-
|dico del pueblo! LIE hice un haco ser
vicio porque de SECURE al comparar-
lie conmigo lie consideration va como
un despreciable curandero.
Incorporamos con gran esfuerzo
a la panadera y la obligamos q SEN
tarse en- el banco del puesto.
Jay, "xuanin" mfo-exclama-
ba llorando con penosa amargura.-
Jay, "Xuanin" del alma!
No llores asi-decia una moza,
sosteni6ndola por Ia espalda mientras
la recogia el desordenado y abundan
tisimo cabelo:- Quien sabe 81 el pa
pel vendra "dnn1llvOcao"!
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-31
No olvideis El Popular.

En- los tiltlmos vapores ACADIA Il"
reclbir ell Sr. America Salas ell mas
ampllo y elegante surtido de calza-
DO de todas formas. Ell mas exigcntc
gusto halla en- ell Popular el calzado
que dcsee y para sehoras, senoriats
y nlhas sc encuentran ALI. Calzado
para bale, para boda, de colorcs,
negOs, blancos, dc todas formas Y
de todos precios Esencias finas, es-
tuches para regalos, paraguas geno-
veses, aguas de tocador, para cabe-
ca y para la barha, cremas para cl
zutis, todo articulo en- fin de la mas
csqulslta perfumcria Sc encuentra
en- los elegantisimos aparadores del
cstableclmiento de moda de la ciu-
dad. Sc rcnueva el surtido Ell to-
dos los vapores.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-03-31

animadfsimo. Por instinto, sin que
la voluntad me impusiera, dirigi mis-
pasos hacia el puesto della panadera
d quien reconoci de lejos.
Bajo ell panuelo rojo y blanco que
cubria su cabeza gallarda, asoma-
ban RIOS caprichosos que caian so
bre Ia frente. Vestfa prendas de CO.
lores muy vivos, y con la majestad
de una relna en- SUI trpno estaba sen
tada delante del ancho tabl6n cubi-
ertos de rublos panes, grandes como
ruedas de molino. Junto a ella, en- el
mismo banco, y cubierto por un man
ton, habla algo que sin duda Ia inte-
resaba mucho, porque d cada mo-
mento 10 miraba con singular hjeza.
Cuando pare delante del puesto,
Ia panadera me miro como sorpren-
dida, con aquellos ojazos celestes que
yo solo habia visto cuajados de la
grimas y que ahora chispeaban con
Ia luz esplendorosa de la algeria.
-SQuiere un pan, sehor?-me
pregunt6 como dudosa de que un Ca
ballero buscasc tan baja mercancia.
No, hija, no,-la contest6.-So-
10 he querido verte, verte otra vez.
mo tie acuerdas de mi?
-iYO? No senur.
Soy ell medico que te auxili6
aquf mismo el dia que recibistes la
noticia de la muerte de tn novio Xu-
amin.
-iAh, ST! - exclam6 con un acen-
to de indiferencia que me dej6 frio.
Perdoneme el senior: como entonces
apenas le vi, no me acordaba.
--5Y de Xuanin, te acuerdas?-
la pregunt6 con brusquedad y asf a
quemarropa.
Al DIR mi pregunta solt6 la panade