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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Vaudeville c. Jacobus. counsellor to tho
American embassy, died Wednesday in
Paris from pneumonia.
The plant Of the John Manswell Co.
manufacturers of pressed cord, near New
ark. N. j.. was burned Wednesday. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.
The Danish steamer Cambodia was
wrecked Wednesday near Grimsted.
Thirteen of the crew were saved, but
it is feared that a small boat contain
ing Is others was lost.
Former Vice President Fairbanks
was the luncheon guest of American
Ambassador Hill Wednesday at Ber-
lin. A number of distinguished Ger
mans, including members of the cab
met, were present.
F. A. Alexander, chief United States
revenue agent in Philadelphia and one
of the best-known men in that branch OF
the government service, died Wednesday
in Philadelphia, aged 81 years.
The condition Of Gov. ]. Franklin
Fort Of New Jersey. who is threatened
with blood poisoning at East Orange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
COST HIM HIS LIFE.
Would Be Hiehwayman at Chicago
Killed by Intended Victim.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Drawing a revol-
Yer from the drawer of a table in his
real estate Office last night, Jacob
Bzdek shot and instantly killed Bruce
Morgan, after the latter had threat
ened to shoot him unless he turned
over $500 which was in the safe.
AS Bzdek fired the shot which kill
ed Morgan, the wounded man fired
two shots, one Of which struck the
real estate dealer in the head. Morgan
entered the office while BZdek was
talking to two friends.
Give me your money, open the door
of the safe, or l will kill all of you"
warned Morgan as he pointed a revolt
yer at BZdek.
Il thought you were alone. but
am going to get away with this just
the same"
AS the three held their hands above
their heads, Bzdek moved closer to
the table in which lay the revolver.
While Morgan shifted his revolver for
a moment, Bzdek seized his gun and
fired over his shoulder.
Bzdek's move was discerned too late
by Morgan but as he fell he fired
twice. Bzdek only received scalp
wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
The Wednesday Brighton Market.

otOCh aus, L GU. 10.
Trading mich cows was poor. only
the best cows selling to advantage. The
value on all medium grade cows was
lower by fully IS per head. and dis
posals We're slow at the lower range Of
prices.
Other lines of livestock trading were
light. Beef cattle felt the depression
sharply and prices on the general sales
averaged from AMkc lower. The sup
ply was light but sales despite the
small amount of offerings were slow in
closing.
Representative sales, mich COWS
Robert Connors sold out of string of
good mich cows l highly bred mixer
at s85, and % at $50 to s65 each. A. M.
Basgs sold 80 mixers at $35 to $50. ].
and 6 for 5000 Hall & Lowell sold 20
cows at s3O6s60. n. H. Woodward sold
s cows at $40Ms60. A P. Needham sold
3 mixers at S35Ms62.50. F. o. Thompson
sold extra choice fancy Holsteins for
$3.50. l at $50. at s55. ! at s45 and 2
for sS5. G.. L. Henry sold AZ, cows at
$50 to $50. +. G. Piper sold 10 cows at
$50 to $50. o. Fl. Forbush sold l COW
at s45 and store heifers at s25 A. C.
Foss sold 9 COWS at s55 each D. w.
Clark sold 2 cows at SIS each, and !
extra good COW at $6s. NJ. D. Holt &
Son sold cows for $215 and 10 cows
at s35 to s55.
Beef Cattle Calves, etc-W. F. Wallace
Skinned Is extra good oxen. av. 1440 lbs,
which sold at top prices, being the best
cattle shipped this week. F. o. Thomp-
son sold 80 calves at 1-2c. F. L. Libby
sold 40 calves. 1900 lbs, at &c. and Is hogs
at &c. A. p. Needham sold beef cows.
$3.50 lbs. at SAC, q calves, 1000 lbs, at
&C.. and 20 small calves at s2.75 each. Hall
& Lowell sold oxen. av. 1900 lbs. at
5 1-2c., 10 cows, av. $50 lbs, at SIC. Is
calves, av. 100 lbs, at 1-4c, 10 sheep.
av. 80 lbs, at 1-2c.. and 6 lambs, av. So
lbs, at &c. A. c. Foss sold cows, 1000
lbs. each, at 4c. L. Stetson shipped II cat
tie. E. G. Piper sold 1 yoke of oxen, 316O
lbs. at 3-4c., and SO calves at 3-4c. NJ.
DsaEIo11Ek sold II calves at i-2c. Otis II.
Forbush sold bull, 1880 lbs, at &c. and 81
on. s,cbwsy $500 lbs. lat 4.40csa COWS, 1850
lbs, at he. cows 2230 lbs, at 1-4c.
and cows. 1920 lbs, at &c.. also hog, $50
lbs. at & Sac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
AN EXCEPTION.
Pres. Taft Says Roosevelt Was an Elk.
ception to Every Rule.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Former President
Roosevelt, according to President Taft in
an address Wednesday night to Grand
Army men of the department of the Poto-
mac, seems ito have been an exception
to every rule" This declaration was
made by Mr.. Taft in speaking of criti.
cisms which have been made in certain
quarters as to his administration. He
said he would feel worse over these criti
cisms were it not for the fact that in ev.
cry administration with the possible ex
ception," he added, 'of that Of my pred
ecessor, who seems to have been an ex
ception to every rule, there were vigor
Gus attacks of some sort.
Lincoln had radicals and insurgents
to deal with and he had the deuce of a
time said the President but / would
be ashamed to think of comparing the
easy year I have just been through with
some of the years of darkness he had to
suffer. 1 am glad to have been ham,
mered this first year, because the next
three years will be pleasant, no matter
what the newspapers say about me-
AS commander-in-ch chief who had never
faced hostile bullet" the President said.
he saluted Samuel r. Van SAINT, COM
mander-in-chief of the G. A. R., in whose
honor the banquet was given.
Retirement OF superannuated govern
ment employees with a suitable pension by
the government was declared by the Pres
ident to be in the interest Of economy and
efficiency as well as of justice. Speaking
q army he COLI f1nra
now suitable military law and that the
regulars and National Guard were so SIM
ilarly trained that together they readily
could form a strong nucleus for an ex-
panding army in time of need
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
61st CONGRESS.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

today, because the opposition to such leg
islation which had sprung up oio not ap-
pear to him to be based upon souilo prlh-
ciples When the Senate adJouriieo eouas
after a very brief session the postal saw
inps hank hill was in such a snarl that
no one was willing to prophesy It's 1ate.
conference of wider scope Will be
held tomorrow, when all OF the senators
who have introduced confllctlng amend
ments to the postal bank bill will gather
in consultation with the Republican lead
ers who Lave announced their determine
ton to see the President through in MS
program. Senator Aldrlch predlcteo TO-
night that the amendments would be mar
monious and agreement would pe reacned
which would bring to the support of the
bill a majority of the Republicans large
enough to pass it.
Mr.. Aldrich does not disguise the fact
that he considers the problem exceeding
" difficult. On the one hand senator
Root and his followers are contending for
a provisions like that contained in the
Root amendment which would constitu-
tionally Justify the creation of the postal
banks by placing them under the Dor
rowing clause of the constitution. On the
other hand many of the Western sena-
tors take the position that such a clause
would inevitably have the effect of con-
trolling at Washington the vast fund that
it is expected the postal repositories will
bring out of hiding.
The two positions are ultra-antagonistic
and friends of the bill fear that unless
enc side or the other gives away the bill
must fail This is the situation which
must be dealt with at the conference to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
Unless Root Modifies Amendment
Senate May Defeat the Bill.

Washington, Feb. 16.-Unless Sena-
tor Root can be induced to Withdraw
or materially modify his amendment
to the postal savings hank bill, requlr-
ing the investment of postal deposits
in United States bonds that measure
probably will be defeated in the Sen
ate The friends of the bill practically
admit that this is the situation and
they consider the crisis very lmml-
nent.
The situation developed very sudden
ly soon after the Senate met today
and it came in connection with pc
cular parliamentary tangle. Senator
Beveridge, in charge of the Alaska leg
islative council bill, undertook to get
it out of the way for the postal Dill,
by agreeing to have it displaced as the
unfinished business. but under the
Senate rules this could not be done
without unanimous consent until :
o'clock, the hour Tor the taking up OF
unfinished business Senator Hepburn
refused to assent and as there was no
other business to be done Senator Car
ter was forced to move an executive
session, which at 10 2. NJ, resulted
in adjournment for the day
While the executive session was
proceeding a number of the friends OF
the original postal savings Dill got
together and upon comparing notes
found themselves unalterably opposed
to the Root amendment. On the other
hand there are many senators VINO are
staunchly supporting the Root pro-
vision and unless a compromise can
be reached the doom of the bill admit
tedly is sealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
CLAWS STILL ON STAND
And But Little Headway Is Made With
Him on Cross examination.

| Washington, Feb. 16.-The Ballinger-
Pinchot investigating COMMITTEE was in
session for three hours today and then
adjourned over until Friday morning. Mr..
Vertrees, the attorney for Secretary Bal
Continued on Page Twelve.)
| niger, continued his cross-eXamination of
| Louis r. CLAWS. but made little or no
| Roadway. He had several arguments with
| the witness on the subject of direct an
| swers and during one of these Rep. Ora
| ham of Illinois, Democrat, and Senator
Nelson of Minnesota had quite a warm
| coloquy.
| Mr.. Vertrees read into the record to-
| day number of letters and telegram
| dealing with the calling in of the forest
service by CLAWS. During the cross-eX-
| animation of the witness it was shown
| that before he was called off the Alaska
| coal land cases in May. 1908, he telegraph
| ed the department at Washington that
the United States attorney at Portland
had urged the necessity of closing up
about a thousand acres in Oregon, where
in a hearing had to be held almost i'm
medately and the full field service would
he needed. Three days later CLAWS was
taken off the Alaska cases and assigned
to the Oregon work. CLAWS testified that
he got no orders to resume the Alaska
cases until October 1903.
Mr.. Nertrees sought to draw from the
witness the admission that when he tel
e2raphed the department that he could
not submit a report on the Cunningham
claims because of additional evidence he
did not know that any evidence could be
secured. CLAWS insisted that he thought
evidence might be secured in Alaska He
was not sure, however.
Mr. Vertrees asked Mr.. CLAWS when ne
first received word that he was to be sup
planted. He said on July I, 1909.
A number Of letters and kilograms deal
ing with 1.-THE forestry" were read by
Mr. Vertrees. Copies of these letters
were received from 1.-The forestry SER
vice. In a letter dated July is, 1903, and
addressed by CLAWS to former Assistant
Law Officers A. A. Shaw of the forestry
service, CLAWS said the land Office prob
over certain papers to 1.-The forestry.
| But I have copies of Them he contin-
| ued, land they will make mighty in
! teresting reading to you. The reasons for
! my request for delay will be apparent
| from my reports
In a telegram which Shaw sent to the
district forester at Portland he was in
structed to assist CLAWS and make his
telegraphic report "full and strong
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
Niece Of Senator E|kins
Trieste Commit Suicide
Sends Revolver Bullet Through
Body at Kansas City.
II An Tired Of Life and Have No
Home or Friends" She Writes.

Kansas City, Feb. 1s.-Miss Agnes
Eikins, a niece Of United States Sena-
tor Stephen q. E,ll1ins of West Vir-
ginia, shot herself today at her room
at a local hotel. The bullet passed
through her body below the heart. The
physicians believe she has chance
for life. note found on the dressing
table read: II am tired of life and
have no home or friends"
Miss Elkins Is Is years old. Her
mother died about a year ago ana
shortly afterwards she went to New
York against the wishes Of relatives
in this city to apply for an engage
ment on the stage. Senator Elkins in
duced her to visit him at Elkins, w.
Va, but could not change her deter
mination to become an actress. She
returned two weeks ago to prosecute
a $4,000 damage suit against the Met
ropolitan Street Railway Co. for IN
juries received year ago, but the
case was postponed.
why Miss Elkins tried to end Der
life is not known. She bought re-
volver yesterday and later wrote sew
eral letters. Last night she entertained
friends in her apartment and told them
jotingly rs they believed, that she was
considering suicide. After the revolver
shot vas heard Miss Elkins was found
lying across the bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
cHAMORRO DISAPPEARS,
Gems. Rivas and Tara Both After Him
With Large Forces.

Managua, Feb. 16.--General Cham
orro, according to advices received
here, suddenly abandoned his march
southwark and unexpectedly appeared
at Dionisio, Is miles to the east of Tert
ra Donna. He then disappeared COM
pletely. A division under Gen. Tara has
been sent to cut off his escape through
Chontales, which appears to be his OBJ
jective point.
Gen. Rivas is believed to be close
on his heels. The movements are de-
generating into guerilla warfare.
Chamorro's great handicap is the lack
of ammunition. He also is without
heavy artillery.
The Nicaraguan Congress has voed
to reconsider the approval of the bill
recognizing the debts of the unsuc-
cessful revolutionists in 1896. The meas
ure has been taken out of the hands
of the committee and placed on the
calendar Of Congress for further dis
cuSSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
AMERICANS ARE SAFE
In Nicaraguan War Center, Is Report
of Consul OIivarea.

Washington, Feb. 16-Americans in
the Matagalpa district, now the war
center in the Nicaraguan revolution,
are all well. according to the report of
Consul Ollvares. who went there in
person to investigate the complaints
of outragcs committed by the Madriz
troops. The report of Olivares which
has been transmitted to the state de-
partment by Vice Consul Caldera at
Managua. makes no further comment
upon conditions in Matagalpa.
If that is the full report Of the consul
the complexion Of the situation is radi-
cally changed. 1t was reported in the
revolutionary circles here today that a
further investigation Of the Nicaraguan
situation was being made by Lieut.. Com
mander Symington Of the navy and Lieut..
Price of the Marine Corps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
CAPITAL JoTTINGS.

Fourteen Crow Indians from Mon
taAa came to the White House
ednesday to protest to the President
against the opening of their reserva -
.ion to settlement as proposed in a
OIL introduced in the Senate. One of
the party, an old Indian who was a
scout for Custer had brought with him
an elahorately embroidered buckskin
war shirt for the President, but at the
sight Of the proportions of Mr.. Taft
ana having in mind the diminutiye size
OF the shirt he refrained from present
ing his offering.
the House committee on military
AFFAIRS Wednesday acted favorably on
tie bill Of Representative Sulzer OF
New York making Maj. Gen. Daniel f
Slckles. Z. S. A., retired, lieutenant
general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
Bedell Says
Conger Lies

New York, Feb 16.-Louis Bedeil
was for many years member OF the
Assembly from Goshen, Orange county
When informed tonight that ms name
had been brought into the Conger-
Aids bribery scandal, Bedell SAID:
IF Senator Conger says he ever
talked with me about that proposition
or any phase of it, why Senator Congel
lies. I say here and now that l know
nothing of the transaction. Except
that have taken the trouble to refresh
nv memory l should not even know
what the bill in question was. The
only connection l had with it was tc
vote for it.
Il am going to Albany and confront
Senator Conger. | shall also seek ar
opportunity to testify. My opinion is
that the Legislature should drop all
other business and go to the bottom
of this whole thing, let the inquiry
hurt who it may"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
BIG FALLS IN TEMPERATURE.
Mercury In Missouri and Arkansas
Drops from % to so Degrees.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 16.-An ex-
IRENE fall in temperature ranging from
so degrees at Sedalia, Mo-, where it was
8 today to % degrees at Fort Smith,
Ark, where it was 2S, was recorded in
the Southwest during the last "a hours.
In parts of Kansas binding snow
storm. accompanied by high winds,
prevails and in northern Oklahoma
sleet and a wind storm are reported.
At Muskogee, Okla, telephone wires
were Frustrated by violent electrical
storm, accompanied by hail and sleet.
In this city, where the temperature
fell IS degrees since yesterday, it was
nine this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
A REMARKABLE SEASON.
st. Lawrence and Labrador Coast Free
from Heavy Ice.

North Sydney. \. S. Feb. 16.-The
present season is a most remarkable
one in many respects. SO far there has
been practically no heavy ice in the
Gulf of st. Lawrence and it is believed
that there is none in the Straits of
Belle Isle. or on the French shore of
ST. Pierre. MID. Similar conditions pre-
vail along the Labrador coast A dis
patch from Battle Harhor via Red Bay
says that that the coast is free of ice
and shat the mild weather is unpre-
cedented The absence of ice is taken
as favorable indication for a pres
porous sealing voyage of the New
foundland fleet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17

on jan 20 with her three small cnll-
dren and they are still on Ellis island
she declared herself as a Woo"
with practically no money and was
ordered excluded as liable to become
a public charge She appealed her case
and later acknowledged that her nus
band lived in Boston as single Mall
The authorities began an investlga-
ton and discovered Jolon. He refused
to come for his family, but saio ne
would remit for the support of MS emil
dren when they had been returned u
Russia.
AS Mrs. Jolon had appealed to WASH
ington. the papers in the case nave
been sent there and a decision is eX-
pected in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
WORK WELL ADVANCED
On Supply BiIs-DipIomatic and Con
sular Ready for Senate Today.

Washington, Feb. 16. In reportine
the diplomatic and consular appropria :
tion Dill today. carrying s4.119,4S1, or
800 LOW more than the bill as passed
the house. Senator Hale said he would
orlnS 1t up tomorrow for the consid-
Grafton of the Senate. The work of
ooth houses on the supply bills is I'M
usually advanced. The Senate COM
mittee on appropriations added to the
Dill an appropriation of 1920 900 to per-
NIT the United States to participate in
the Rome and Turin expositions and
sZoo'ooo for the annual payment to
colombia under ri-partite treaties be-
tween the United States, Panama and
Colombia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
SENATOR TlLLMAN ILL.
Taken on Capitol Steps With Old
Trouble, Hardening Of Arteries.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Till
man of South Carolina was taken sud
denly i'll on the steps of the Capitol
today and had to be carried into his
room by two Capitol employees. Later
he was removed to his home, where he
is now under the care of physician.
The attack today is said to have
been due to a recurrence of the SEN
ator's old trouble, hardening of the
arteries. Dr. Pickford said he did not
regard this attack as serious.
Late in the day at Senator Tillman's
home it was said the senator was feel
ing much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
,cANpLEPlN RECORD.
Total Of 1922 Made by carruth Team
Of Boston City League.

Boston, Feb. ia new worlds rec
ord for a three-string candle pin score
was made Wednesday night by the
Carruth team in the City League, the
total being 1922. The old mark was
1913, made by the Imperial team Of
Lynn in the Greater Boston League
last season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
Worst Of Winter at St. Louis.

ST Louis, Feb. 16.-The worst bliz-
card of the winter is interfering with
traffic and causing much suffering in
st. Louis and throughout Missouri and
southern Illinois. The temperature
dropped from IS degrees yesterday af
ternoon to Is tonight. Snow driven by
a fierce wind is paralyzing street car
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
IN HOUSE AND SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 16.-After having
been in session one hour the Senate To-
day found itself in the awkward posi-
ton of having exhausted those pllls
on it's calendar to which there was no
objection, and of being unable to pro-
coed with other business on account OF
its rules.
The House devoted the entire session
to the consideration of bills on It's
calendar and passed a number OF local
measures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17

Careful investigation is underway of
charges made by a young girl known as
Elsie Wright, who. it is said, is the
daughter of Venezuelan diplomat, that
on her coming to this country she was
forced into the white slavery trade. The
-gfrt says she came to New York to be-
come an opera singer and a man she met
compelled her to go into the streets at
the point of a revolver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
A Severe Storm
From the West.

Chicago, Feb. ia severe storm,
amounting in some places to a blizzard,
and bringing to other regions heavy
downfall of snow driven by a fierce wind,
swept over the West today. Tonight the
storm is moving rapidly eastward. The
storm extended as far East as Indianapo-
lis today. Oklahoma experienced hail and
sleet. The storm played havoc in the
Rocky Mountain states, delaying trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17

the Acme people and l wrote it lot them
without any interest in the matter my
SELF
Carr brought out that Conger voted
against this bill at first but later exec
an about-face and helped to pass II. ne
end to which this disclosure tenoeo was
not revealed today. Conger's cross-eNala-
ination will be continued tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
A NICE HUSBAND.
Void JoIon, Boston, Wants Wife De
ported Back to Russia.

New York. Feb. 16.-Wold Jolon of
Boston notified the immigration au-
thorities Wednesday that he does not
wish TO accept his wife. and asked
then, to exclude her. Mrs. Jolon ar
sis..Asa Ia ara1xau ffs.Asss ,o,,,.,r rx,..>i>,,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17

If financial power be not sufficiently cen
tralized already we can afford to wait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 16-Nine
inches of snow fell in central Indiana
today and tonight it is still showing
indianapolis is experiencing block
'fn Of traffic Street car service is de-
moralized. Interuban electric cars and
st.am trains are running late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-17
BIG DROPS.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

heaviest snowfall of the year in cen
rial indiana centered over Indianapoli
today.