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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

The third degree may not be a polite
method of wringing a confession from
a criminal but it brings reSultS-and
that's what modern police officers are
after. tMiI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
Discovered at Last.

The Little Boy-Mamma, who i
Miss Columbia?
The MOther-Uncle Sans affinity
Life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

The spirit of brotherly love which is
supposed to hover over Philadelphia Is
loaling on the Job.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

This child prodigy business is over
done. In a short time it will be ncces-
sary to join Ebert Hubbard on the
vaudeville circuit in order to get an
audience.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
Pas Theory.

Little Willie-"What is liberty,
pap"
Pa liberty, my son, is the condi-
tion Of things that doesn't permit us
10 take liberties with others"-
Chicago News. ST
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
Haven't Started.
(Roston Globe \

IBOStOn TIODe.1
Straw hats have reached Atlantic
City on their way north: strawberries
are still south Of the Florida Georgia
line.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
I MlIl

Maine needs young men more than
any other state in the Union needs
them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Brinoino Up the Baby.

Friend-What! The first word your
baby said was "Damn?"
Father-Yes; couldn't afford a
nurse. and my wife took him all win
ter to the Bridge Club.-Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

1t is planned to make the Morse Pc
tition as long as his term in prison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
The Three Sweetest Wore

Three sweetest words? They are, by
heck,
That lovely phrase, Enclosed find
check."-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01
Tuesday, March I, 1910.
Boost Maine!

Maine is booming! Are you "in" on
it?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

For roses he a fondness has;
They fade away
And are not apt to figure as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

passenger department OF the Bangor
& ArooStook railroad, is in New York
where he will have charge of the b
&, A. exhibit at the Sportsmen's show
which opens this week in Madison
Square Garden. DR.. Edward Breck
author of this years B. & A. guide
book, will be there to give informa-
tion about fishing and hunting IN
Maine and also as an official repre-
sentative Of the Newfoundland gov
ernment. B. M Packard of Sebet
and r. F. Fowler of Shin pond vii
also be with the B. & A. exhibit.
Capt. William G. Blake of Castine
is to have command of one of the
fastest steam yachts out of New York
this summer. She is now in process
of construction at the yard of Charles
l.. Seabury & Co., Morris Heights, n
Y, and will be used principally by
the owner for daily runs between his
country home on the Hudson and New
York City. The yacht was designed
by Charles L. Seabury and her gen.
eral dimensions are: Length over all
140 feet; length on load water line
1873 feet and beam IS feet inches
She will be equipped with two Sea-
bury triple expansion engines with
twin screws and a Seabury water tube
boiler of the latest design. The cab
in fittings will be of the very best
The yacht will be steered from the
bridge on the after deck house
Thirty two miles an hour has been
guaranteed as the speed of the boat
but it is expected that she will make
at least 35. Delivery of the new yacht
will be made about May 1, when all
interested in speedy pleasure vessels
will have something to talk about
Capt. Blake is to be congratulated ir
being in command of a fine. vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-03-01

During the fiscal year closing June
10, 1909, the E. 4, A railroad, according
to figures recently made public, had a
total net income of 81, 1,i27,649, its total
payment being $1,0S4515, leaving a sur
plus of $43,074. 1t is thought by some
that, on account of the reduced potato
shipments, that 1910 income will be
less but with increased mileage, tap
ping new countries, new markets. new
numbering regions, the income ought
not to be reduced very materially.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
NEGRO "GETS EVEN" 4"
Attacks saloon Man who Caused
His Arrest.

Francis X. Cox, an ex-polceman. now
proprietor of a saloon at New Jersey
avenue and Franklin street northwest.
was wounded last night by negro who
entered the saloon to kill him. But for
the barkeeper. John Fitzgerald. it is
probable the intruder would have carried
out his purpose.
The negro is known as John Subert.
the police say. He was arrested several
hours after the assault, when applying
at Freedmens Hospital 10 have his in
juries dressed.
At the Homeopathic Hospital, where
Cox was taken unconscious. physicians
say they fear blood poisoning. The
wound was inflicted with knife. and
extends from the top Of the forehead TO
the base Of the chin. 1t will scar Cox
for life
Subert was sent 10 the workhouse for
three months. and when released, il is
said. he swore he would get even with
Cox. who had caused his arrest
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
BREWERY STRIKE ORDERED.
Company Refuses Eight
Hour Demand.

Hour Demand.
Failing in their demands for an eight
hour day. forty members OF the Brew
ers- and Bottlers' Union viii strike to-
day at the Portner plant in Alexandria.
A sympathetic strike of fremen and en-
gineers will be ordered.
Since the contract between the work
men and employers expired, on April 25,
negotiations have been under way for
a renewal OF the agreement containing
an eight-hour clause A strike threaten
ed Washington among the brewery work
ers. but the demands Of the unions were
acceded 10 yesterday by the employers OF
this city.
The Portner Brewing Company offered
the bottlers an increase Of 81 per day,
but would not change the hours. Several
meetings were held with the brewery Of
ficials
The Washington brewers and bottlers
announced at the meeting Of the Central
Labor Union last night that the com
panies Of the city had reduced the hours.
in addition to an increase in pay. A four
years contract to this effect was signed
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

The railroad traffic agreement law
has drawn the fire Of former Senator
William f. Chandler, Of New Hamp-
shire.
In an interview, given out yesterday,
he saws.
As the Republican party is 10 commit
suicide this week by an act Of Congress
abolishing railroad competition. through
permission 10 all the roads 20 make a
traffic agreement by which one board
Of managers may fix all fares and
freights. and impose penalties upon
every road which lowers them. II viii
be wise TO remember the witnesses
whose testimony will be cited against
the deadly deed by the Democratic party.
Republican AnuOuncement.
"On June Is. leoS. the day before tho
Republican national convention, the fol
lowing announcement was everywhere
made.
The FIVE most important ulanks q the RcP1bi-
platform formulated by P0cSde-t Roosevelt
and Secretary Taft. and drafted by Wade n.
Ellis attorney general ~ Ohio. and now IN the
possession f1r consideration ~ prospective members
0f the resolutions committee q the national con
vputi1n ara hereby given They are the IlanEs
On trusts artiiuturCtiOu. railroad nteS tarlf re
vision. and cIrreucy.
Among them IS the following;
We believe howcycr that the interstate c1m-
ue-ce law should he further amended 30 as %
nve railroads tho ught 20 make and publish traffic
agreements subject o. the arf-aval q the Com
mission but maintaining always the principle o.
competition hctwcen naturally competing lines and
avoiding the C1mmon Coutrol n such lines by any
means whatever.
THE above became. IN its exact words.
a part Of the platform. But this week
traffic agreements are 20 be authorized
without any limitation 10 noncompeting
railroads.
Holds Plank an Unwise One.
"The plank itself even as formulated
by President Roosevelt was a most un-
wise one" says Mr. Chandler. For
more than twenty years the railroads
have been trying 10 get authority from
Congress TO defy State laws and make
traffic agreements abolishing competi-
ton. Now IT is TO be granted to them
In express terms. and all the limitations
thereon will he found feeble and worth
less once a huge joint traffic association,
with its revived corruption fund. comes
into existence.
There is no way to compel railroads
to compete with each other. To authorize
them all TO make a single agreement that
they will never compete viii he a sub
serviency to corporation power uneQualed
in history 1t will be fatal TO the domi-
nant political party TO do this without
even embodying in the law the feeble
condition formulated on June l., 1905, by
President Roosevelt. Secretary Taft, and
Craftsman Ellis. and announced in the
Republican platform Of the next day"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
lNDORSE "HOME COMM"
Central Labor Union Offers Hand
in Movement.
Resolution Adopted and Committee
Appointed TO Cooperate with.
Citizens Associations.

Organized labor Of Washington gave
hearty Endorsement last night TO the
Homecoming Week" planned by the
Chamber Of Commerce, and pledged
every effort for the success of the un-
dertaldng.
Sam De Nedrey. secretary Of the Cen
tral Labor Union, introduced the follow
ing resolutions. which were unanimously
adopted.
Whereas the committee on publicity Of the
Chamber Cf Commerce have proposed the inaugIra-
ton Of a homecoming week In the District Of
Columbia during the month Of October: and
Whereas this very laudable and stUpcndous Un-
dertaking viii require the cooperation Of every
institution and cnterprisng citizen In the District
90 make 10 a success. therefore. be II
Resolved by the Central Labor Union n the
Dis,rr Of Columbia That we heartily indorse the
proposition Of the publicity committee o. the Cham
Ter Of Commerce for Homecoming week.' and
hereby pledge oUr cooperation and assistance 20
the committee 20 make the project the most sic
ccs-ful ever attempted By any city in the
country.
Resolved. That a copy Of these resolutions he
transmitted 70 Mr.. Isaac Cans. chairman Of the
committee on publicity FOR tie Chamber Of Com
mcrcr.
Resolutions were also adopted and for
warded 10 the Commissioners calling at
tention TO alleged violations Of building
regulations. According TO the complaint
OF the union. the building inspector has
permitted the erection Of houses without
party walls
Endorsement Of the bills for the eight
hour day FOR post-office clerks and for
the withdrawal Of the tax on oleomar-
garine. now before Congress, was given
by the central body. 1t was voted to in
vite Mayor Mccarthy. Of San Francisco.
TO address the Central Labor Union dur
ing his coming visit to Washington.
a committee was appointed to confer
with the officers Of the Federation of
Citizens Associations OF the District with
view 10 lending support TO the move
ment.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
TWO AGED WOMEN
SAVED FROM FIRE
0ne<IS Unconscious and the
Other Slightly Burned.

Mrs. Julia Gray. eighty years old. had
her left hand badly burned. and Mrs
Margaret Hare. seventy-two years Old
was carried unconscious from a burning
building at 527 Seventh street southwest
about $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
An explosion Of gasoline set fire TO the
furniture in room on the second floor
The building is owned by Mrs. Mary F.
Haney, and occupied by Julia Gray and
Margaret Hare. The damage will not ex-
ceed $50
Mrs. Gray was burned while trying 10
eXtinguish the fire. In spite Of her burns
she assisted in rescuing Mrs. Hare. who
was overcome by the smoke.
Earlier in the afternoon a gas stove
exploded at 737 Third street northwest.
occupied by Mrs. Mary McVickers.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
FOR SOUTH'S UPLIFT
Club Organized by State and
Patriotic Bodies.

For the purpose Of advancing the So
cial educational. and Industrial interests
Of the South. representatives Of State
patriotic societies last night organized
the Southern Club of the District at a
meeting at Confederate Memorial Home
Capt. Fred BeaU presided. The NTssis-
sippi, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri. and
Tennessee societies. Daughters of the
Confederacy. Confederate Veterans As
sociation. and Sons Of Veterans were
represented.
Mrs. c. d. Merwin, president general Of
the District Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy. was hostess.
II was decided 10 admit no member un-
less he is recognized by two members
Of a State society. or II not a member
OF a State society. indorsed by two mem
bers of the Southern Society.
A committee consisting OF Capt Fred
Beall chairman; Representative L. p
Padgett. W. f. Suddarth. George Coving-
ton, Capt. Perry NJ. De Leon, Or Gus
tavus Werber, Mrs Buchanan. and Mrs
Johnson We're appointed 10 select Off
GERS. who viii be announced at the next
meeting in June
Dave Makes Address.
f. Grosvenor Dave, director general
Of the Southern Commercial Congress,
made an address urging the society to do
its share in the uplift and development
of the South.
The following programme was given:
Mrs. Fred BeaH. southern Melodies"
Albert B. Griffith. selections; Miss Plate,
instrumental selections; Miss Genevieve
Small, Southern Airs"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
DIED.

BOARMAN-Suddenly. on Monday. May
, 1910. al $50 p. m. at his late resi-
dence, WILLIAM W BOARNAN.
Notice Of funeral hereafter
this life on Sunday.
May I, 1910, at p. m. after a long
illness. JOSEPH HARRIS. beloved
husband Of Susan g. Harris
Funeral on Wednesday morning May
Z, at 9-l5 o'clock. from r. r. James &
Bro s undertaking parlors. 1S2426 H..
street northwest, and thence to St.
AuguStine's Church, where requiem
mass viii be said for the repose Of
MS soul Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend
SMALLWOOD-Departed this life on Sat
urday, April 80. 1910, at 4.50 p m,
AARON JOSEPH, beloved son ot
Martina Ellen and the late John II.
SmallwoOd
Funeral from his late residence 500
Grace street. West Washington. Tues
day May 3. at p. IN. Relatives and
friends invited 10 attend
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
VIII Re RnrIed Here

The body Of Thomas Marshall, a mem
Der Of the old Virginia and Maryland
family, who died at Gaithersburg. Nd.
viii be brought to Washington to-day for
interment There will be services at the
grave at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr.. Mar
shall was born at Marshall Hall fifty
two years ago He was a nephew Of the
late Judge Richard II. Marshall, of Fred
erick, Md Mrs. William f. Summerson,
of Washington, Is one of the surviving
sisters.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
MUST FACE TRIAL.
Supreme Court Denies Immunity to
Heike in Sugar Case.

Charles II. Heike. secretary OF the
American Sugar Refining Company.
whose trial with five clerks on charges
OF dcfrauding the government in connec-
tion with the false weighing OF imported
sugar. was deferred by reason of his
plea OF immunity, viii have 20 stand
trial. under a decision OF the Supreme
Court yesterday. dismissing a writ Of
error allowed him on the immunity ques-
tion.
The court also. at the suggestion. Of
Solicitor General Bowers. Oh behalf of
the government, directed the mandate
Of the court in the case issued at once.
so that the trial may proceed on May
10, 20 which date It had been postponed.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
FALL BREAKS NECK.
Negro Woman Walking in Sleep
Before Accident.

While walking in her sleep. shortly af-
ter 2 o'clock this morning at her home. in
Saunders roN. Mary Jeffries. colored.
fell down a flight OF stairs and her neck
was broken. An Emergency ambulance
was summoned. but when it arrived with
the hospital physician, the woman was
dead
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
Dave Makes Address.
win Lecture on Catholics.

The Catholic. the most tolerant OF
American citizens" is the subject OF a
lecture to be given on next Wednesday
night at the Knights Of Columbus Hall
by Rev William T. Russell. D. D., rector
of st. Patrick's Church. II is a compH-
mentary affair, under the auspices of the
Knights Of Columbus. who have extended
invitations 10 the members Of several Of
the Catholic organizations TO be present.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
CENTRAL BODY OPPOSED.
North Washington Citizens Fear 1t
Would Subject Them.

The North Washington Citizens Asso-
citation met last night in Parish Hall,
Edwin a. Mess presiding F. ". Hoad-
ley was elected secretary and F. r
Wheater treasurer 10 fiji vacancies caused
by designations.
The proposition 10 affiliate with a CEN
traI association was defeated Almost
without exception those present believed
that such action would mean the loss
Of status as an independent organization
The gas proposition was discussed. and
the association adopted a resolution op-
posing the House bill which authorizes
railroad track in First street.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS.


Washington. D. c.. Monday. May IS \. m.
There viii be showers Tuesday from the Ohio
VALLEY and Southern Upper Lake region eastward.
probably continuing wednesday in the Middle At
lautic States and New England There win also
be showers Tuesday In the northern portions q the
Gulf states. extending Tuesday night or Wednesday
10 the West and Middle Gulf coasts. In the south
Atlantic states and the West the weather viii hs
fair Tuesday and WEDNESDAY and II will also be
fair Wednesday In the central valleys aud the Lake
region
Steamers departing Tuesday for European ports
viii have moderate 20 brisk east % south winds
bec0ming northwesterly by Wednesday morning.
showers to the Grand Banks,
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
Local Temperature.

Midnight IS; a. m, s.; a. m, SO; 6 a. m. 81:
a. m. 81 10 a. m. IS; y noon. So; p. m, 50;
p. m, s.; p. m, g. p. m, 90; 10 p. m. 50.
Maximum G.. minimum. g
Relative humdity-S a m, 81: ,. m. 75: n
m. 3. Rainfall 70 p m 10 p. M, O. Hours q
sunshine. 6S. Per cent Of possible sunshine 49,
Temperature same date last year-MaXimum, 50: /:
minimum 81.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
Try to Poison Actress.

Paris. May 2.-The police are actively
investigating the alleged attempt to
poison Marguerite Carre, Of the Opera
ComqUe. An analysis OF the contents Of
the bottle OF port wine that was sent
her disclosed the fact that II contained
bichloride Of mercury.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
Nrrrn nrnnS nnnh-

Armstead Walker. colored. of 213 L
street northwest dropped dead yester-
day morning while at work in the o
street market, where he was employed
by II. w. Yost & Sons. fish dealers.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
Tide Tnhle.

To-day-High tide. 2:23 q. m. and 2as p. m. Low
tide. s5l a m and 9.5 p. m.
To-morow-High tide. 3.25 a. m and SS3 D. N.
Low tide, 10 a N. and 10 % 2. m.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

Save the glass from all discarded pic
ture frames. to cover dishes Of leftover
food in the icebox.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
Temperatures In other Cities.

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
p. m. yesterday. are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

A. s. Cavwo0d hegs On anr roe the removal 4
his real estate of5ce from ss5 9Th ST. NV. 20 his
new oaace. sI5 y Y. ave. nv. a1es-7t
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
CONDITION. of thr Wnter.

Special 10 The Warrington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. May 2-Bo.h rivers
muddy this evening"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
RAPS TRAFFIC LAW
Ex-senator Chandler Says 1t
Will Ruin Party.
RECALLS PREDICTION WORDS

"FOr More Thnn Twenty Years. He
Declares, "the Railroads Have
been Trying to Get Authority to
Abolish Competition and Now IL Is
10 BE Granted to Them.v
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
SUBURBAN VOTERS
SETTLE DISPUTES
Robert E. Joyce First Mayor
of Mount Rainier.
DEFEATS OBERLIN BY SEVEN

Chevy Chnse Holds First Election
Under New Charter, Electfng Will
James c. Ord, and Elections Are
Held in HynttsviIIe and Elsewhere
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.


-L3l Cuucwhiu street
Philadelphia. Aprl g. 1910.
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
LANSTON MuNOTYPE MACHINE COMPANY
VIII be held az the Hotel FlJisclmaun Ale1ardria
Va. AZ y O'Clock noon Cu THURSDAY The ssb
DAY o.; Nay. 1910. for the purpose o. e!scting
Board ~ Directors r1 f1r the ensuing year AID
ct rai!yirg the aston Ct the Beard q Directors q
TIE Company l authorizing the sale Of g OlC 900 u
ne increased capital stock 0f the Company % the
storkIJ-ders ct the Company iu the ur1pdrtion %
their holdings at the time. iD the manner and for
tie p-lce set forth in "a resolution q The Board 1f
Directors and t1r the further purpose o. trausacting
such other business as may properly come before IT,
Transfer books win be closed OF April .. az y
O'Clock noon. and viii be reopered OF Nay Io a. .
O'Clock a. u.
b order q the B-a-t q Directors
W. ARTHUR SELLNIAN
arIs-dlst se--e-r-v.
THE FIRM OF Il. C. RILEY & son. BUTCH
e7 In Center Market. VIII be continued as before
Nuur orders solicited
on AND AFTER NAY ! THE OFFICES or
The Mutual Life Insurance C1uqarv of New Yc-z
VIII be located on the second a51r ag 1888 2 stree:
northwest. THD-. l. MORGAN
aIc'-I Manage
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

TIE FIRM OF Il. C.. RILEY & son. BUTCH
ers In Center Market. Will be continued as before
N1u- orders -6Ii-i'eG.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-03

B. order q the B0a-i % Directors.
W. ARTHUR SELLNIAN.
aI-7-l-5t Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-16
Kind Words for Former Menaite

When the editor of the Forest City Times returned home from attending the Arkansas Press as- sociation's annual meeting at Morrillton, and the trip to Fay etteville, the "Athens of Arkan- sas," he was filled with thots of praise for the university city and her people, and, evidently, with some of the good things to eat provided by MT. and Mrs. M. w. Izard of the Washington Hotel, He says:
 This article would not be complete if we omitted to mention the Washing ton Hotel under the management ol Mir. M. W. Izard, formerly of this place, to whom and his estimable lady the writer is under obligations. The Washington, like its namesake, s first in everything, and the proprietor will surely make you feel at home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Izard, by the way, are among Mena's most sin cere friends, having tasted well of it's climate aud blessings while in charge of the Antlers here.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-16
PLAN FOR SECOND
 PRIMARY DROPPED
Resolution Affecting Race for United States Senator Turned Down by Democratic State Convention
 Platform Is Adopted.

Little Rock, June 9,-The Dem ocratic state convention yesterday adopted the platform recom' mended by the platform ard reso luton committee without change, selected Little Rock as the meet. ing place of the convention in 1912, turned down the resolution providing for second primary, If necessary in tho selection of a nominee for United states Sena- tor, adopted a resolution asking the state legislature to enact a law limiting the amount of money to be spent by candidate for office and decided that J. Elm melt SmithI and Elmo Carl Lee should run the race for state sen a tor over ln Cross county in the Seventh senatorial district.
 K. F. Milwee of Clarendon was reelected chairman Of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee and Bruce T. Bullion, private secretary to George W. Donag. hey, was reelected secretary of the committee.
 The convention adjourned sine die yesterday afternoon.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-16
Scared Into Sound Health.

Mir. B. F. Kelley, Springfield, IL, writes: "A year ago l began to be troubled with my kidneys and bladder, which grew worse until became alarmed at my condition l suffered also with dull, heavy headaches and the action Of my bladder was annoy. ing and painful. read of Foley Kid. ney Pills and after taking them for a few weeks the headaches left me, the action of my bladder was again nor. nal, and l was free Of all distress. Jackson Drug es Furniture Co.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-06-16
The Conservation of Natures S
 Resources

Applies as we'll to our physical state as to material things. c. J. Budlong, Washington, k. l., realized his condi- tion, and took warning before it was too late. He says; q suffered sever- ly from kidney trouble, the disease be- ing hereditary in our family. l have taken four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy, and now consider myself thoroughly cured. This should re a warning to all not to neglect taking Foley's Kidney Remedy until it is too late" " Jackson Drug X Furniture Co.