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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
FINANCIAL.
Stock Market Now Pre-
sentS Strong Front.
The Favorable Showing Of The
Country's Money Position
And Enormous Demand for Steel
Products Are Leading Factors.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE unmistak-
able revival in the steel trade and the
striking demonstration of the strength
of the country's position were reflect
ed in last weeks stock market. There
were centributory factors. but these
two constituted the main influences.
The untitled tonnage report of the
United States Steel Corporation at the
end of November, disclosing an unex-
pectedly large increase, was supple
mented as market influence by the
advance in prices of various products
by the Steel Corporation and other
makers. Car manufacturers also We're
demanding higher prices as result of
recent railroad orders, and the stimu
lating effect ON production was Seen
in plans for opening various idle
plants after the first of the year. The
steel Corporations bookings of or
ders COR the first half of December
We're said by the Iron Age to be on
larger scale than for November. The
effect on the stock market was hight
ened by published statements by II.
c. Friek and Chairman e. II. Cary,
giving hopeful views of the outlook
for next year.
Copper trade developments paral-
led those in steel. The rise in the
price of the metal was in response 10
the reported expansion of demand.
The report of the Railroad Securities
Commission combining its recommen-
dation to publicity as a remedy for
capital imitation, was accepted as con-
sentative. Another favorable influence
was tie supreme courts refusal of the
Independent tobacco manufacturers
petition To disapprove the American
Tobacco Co.'S. reorganization plan.
The money market showed pro-
ncuneed recuperative power. This was
due partly to the technical causes of
the poor showing in the Clearing House
settlement for the first week of De-
cenber, which was corrected by the
re-transfer of Canadian balances held
aside for the purpose of annual bank
ing return. Berlin made fresh bids in
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18

For several years past the names of
Alfred G. Vanderbilt. the chief heir
OF Cornelius Vanderbilt's millions, and
Mrs. Smith Hollins Mckim have been
closely associated. At various times
it was reported they were soon to be
married. Mr.. Vanderbilt, who is ac
counted the richest OF the yiuhger set
of millionaires, was born in 1877. He
married Miss Ellen French on Jan. ! /,
1901. His wife was granted an inter
loeutory decree Of divorce on May 25,
1908. and their son. William Henry
Salderbilt. placed in the mothers
care: The decree was made final three
months later 1t was said at The time
that Mr.. Vanderbilt settled $780, 600
on his former wife.
The name Of Nine. Ruiz the divorced
wife of Antonio Ruiz. a former men,
Der of the Cuban legation at Wash
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
England Simply Denies II.

London, Dec. 1.-THE story that the
British admiralty has obtained plans
of the locks and water supply and
the secret codes of Wilhelmshaven
with the idea, in the event of war, OF
blowing up the harbor entrances, and
thus bottling up the German fleet. is
regarded here as mere romance. It
is further alleged that to avoid this
supposed danger the German fleet was
kept for weeks in the open sea dur
ing the recent crisis. These stories are
supposed to have been related by Ger
man officers TO the Fshenish Westphe-
liam Zeitun, which Is strongly anti
British aud the organ of the war ma
terial trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18

priations committee admitted that il
was the present intention of the gov
eminent to tow the rear part of the
hun out into the ocean and sink 1t,
with the naval honors which go "a
gallant battleship.
II believe it would be better for the
people to get what we can for the
ship" said Representative Macon of
Arkansas, who opened the debate for
the sale of the hulk. There are plen-
ty OF novelty seekers and Coney Is
landites who would gladly take the
old carcass and pay a good price for
it in order to get it over here and
charge so much per look at it, or sell
pieces of it to curio hunters al so
much per curio."
Mr. Macon's proposal to cut off the
appropriation to complete the work
on the wreck was defeated. Chairman
Fitzgerald of the appropriations conf
mittee strongly opposed any sale of
the hull
I'm my opinion the American people
would not tolerate making public show
of that old VESSEL he said.
''There are some things that are sacred
remains of men or vessels lost in de-
fence of the nation. l would deplore the
American government attempting &c
crafty the idle curiosity of any people
of the United States"
Representative Sisson of Mississippi
who was one of the committee that re-
Gently visited the wreck and inspected
the work, then attempted to secure the
adoption of an amendment authorizing
the war department to invite bids from
private parties for the rear portion o.
the hull to be used for exhibition pur
poses
He said Gen. Bixby, in charge of th'
work at Havana, stated that severa
tentative offers had been received from
the United States, some of them approx
imating $1.000,000 Mr.. Sisson said he dit
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
The Convicted Murderer Of Six Of His Followers
Holds 10-hour Service, with Insane Outbreaks
Against Common Sense and Decency..He
Will Be Sentenced, Today, at Portland.

launch forth into a sermon, then pause
while another verse or chapter WAS
read. Frequently he would fall upon
his knees and pray or call upon the
audience to sing while Elders Hast
ings and Wakeman played upon the
golden harps. In the course of his re-
marks Sandferd predicted war. fam
Inc and pestilence. War. war, war,
from the Atlantic to the Pacific he
declared to be in sight. God will
sweep the earth of infidels by war,
famine and pestilence."
At another time. the preacher pre-
dicted the early coming of Christ.
You will not have many years before
you when the Son of God comes.
promise YOU" he said. Il shall have
perfect peace when that day comes.
| have the keys to death and he'll in
my hands "
The mans knowledge of the game
of baseball caused him to use this as
an example in one of his many short
talks during the day. Any genuine
Christian must come down to the
fact that he must suffer-" he said 1T
is all very We'll for the women in the
grandstand at ball game to say. oh,
the poor man has his finger out of
joint | can see the ball now coming
hot over the home plate. There is a
finger broken. Then the finger is put
out of joint and here he displayed
his own crippled member. 81 could
not whine over it, the game must go
OH
How much do the people of Lew
iston, Portland and Boston know about
| Cod Somebody must suffer for their
sakes
In football game every man must
expect to be pounded and mauled
within an inch of his life must ex-
pect to receive a clout or a kick at
any moment 1t is the man who suffers
without whining, who wins in this as
in the game of life.
Il know poverty Shiloh knows power
ty The world says you are suffering
from poverty, but you are rich. As for
myself, hell cannot hurt me. God has
done SO much for me that nothing hurts.
Mr., Sanford predicted that "manifes-
tations of Gods holy wrath such as the
world has never seen" would eusue with
in a short time God will sweep the
earth of infides by war, famine and pes
thence" he continued, and repeating the
story of the message of distress.
which he said came to him from God
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
The Weeks Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 17.-There are
strong indications that the coming
week will be marked by rain or snow
and generally unsettled and disagree
able weather throughout the United
States, according to a bulletin issued,
tonight. by the weather bureau.
Temperatures generally" says the
bulletin, will undergo decided changes
and the precipitation. which will be in
the form OF snow and rain in North
ern districts, will be above the normal
"A disturbance that is now over the
Western Plateau will reach the East
ern states, by Tuesday night or
"Wednesday Another disturbance will
appear in the Far West about Thurs
day and cross the Eastern states at
the beginning of Christmas week.
"These disturbances will be attend
ed by general precipitation and decid-
ed changes in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
THE MAINE,
Hull in Havana Harbor
Will Not Be Sold.
Large Sums Have Been Offer
ed by Exhibition Interests,
But the House Refuses TO Sanction
Anything OF the Kind.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Efforts to au-
thorize the sale of the hull of the bat
tleship Maine to private parties, who
desire to exhibit it at various ports
of the United States and charge adj
mission fee to visitors, were defeated,
Saturday, in the House of Represen-
tatiyeS.
The urgent deficiency bill, carrying
an appropriation of $250,0O0 to com
plete the work of raising the Maine,
passed the House without change, af-
ter hard fight.
1t was admitted in the debate that
offers approaching 81, 100000 have been
received from exhibition interests for
the rear portion of the hull, which
can be fitted up with a bulkhead and
toWed from Havana TO the United
States. This sum would more than
cover the cost of clearing the wreck
out of Havana harbor, a cost which
will total about 100000
Chairman Fitzgerald of the appro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
IN HIGH SOCIETY.
Alfred Vanderbilt WEEDS
Mrs. Smith HOIinS MCkim.
Ceremony Is Performed, Sun
day, al Ryegate, Eng.
Groom Heir to Vanderbilt Millions,
Bride Former Baltimore Girl.

London, Dec. 17.--Alfred Gwynn
Vanderbilt and Mrs. Smith Hollins
McKim. formerly Miss Marguerite En-
erson of Baltimore, were married at
Ryegate at l o'clock, this afternoon,
the banns having been announced in
the customary manner.
The couple have gone on a motor
wedding trip. 1t was said at the Van
derbilt apartments in London, tonight,
that their destination was not known.
1t is confirmed that Mr. Vanderbilt
and Mrs. Mckim were married by Ii
cense in the office of the district reg
istrar at Ryegate. Mrs. McKim. whose
age is given on the certificate as q,
has resided for the past year in the
little village of Betchworth, near Rel
gate.
The ceremony was performed by i.
c. Morrison. superintendent registrar,
assisted by ]. r. Handsome, the reg
istrar. Mr. Vanderbilt gave his ad-
dress as Gloucester House, Park Lane,
and was described as being of "Inde-
pendent means. the son of Cornelius
Vanderbilt, president of railways, de-
ceased.
The party returned to Betchworth
and then proceeded to London for the
reception. Miss Mccormick said that
as far as she knew there were no spe-.
cial plans for the honeymoon.
The parties to the wedding had TO
arrange for special permission to have
the ceremony take place, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18

In these communications, it is said,
Mr. Taft will outline his attitude
plainly ana win call pointed attention
to the fact that international rela-
tions are not lightly to be dealt with
Despite the advice of certain Repub-
liean leaders in the House that the
lower branch of Congress be consid-
cred in the matter, President Taft is
said. tonight. to be determined to ig-
more the House entirely in his further
dealing with the Russian situation.
Senate leaders expect to hear, toinor-
row, that through American Ambassa-
dor Guild. at St. Petersburg, the Pres
ident has already notified Russia of
the impending abrogation of the
treaty.
This notice is believed to be couched
III the politics of diplomatic language
and to have stated that the American
people have come to regard the treaty
as obsolete in many provisions. The
expiration of the treaty is fixed for
Jan. l. 1913,
The President is said to have taken
the ground that If he chooses he ear
cree without waiting for or taking in,
70 consideration any possible action
either by the House or the Senate. He
IS supported in this view by various
members of the Senate committee on
foreign relations and is said to base
his attitude upon precedents laid down
by his predecessors.
There appeared to be decided diff
terence of opinion. today. between the
House and Senate leaders as to what
part the House should play in the alb
rogation Of the treaty. The House
leaders hold that the treaty is the
supreme law of the land that In an
rogating il. without a new treaty to
take its place. law is being repeal
ed Under these circumstances they
point out that action by the House is
essential Senate leaders contend that
treaty making and treaty breaking are
matters for the Senate and the Pres
ident. According to information re-
eeived by senators, tonight. in his
communications. tomorrow, Mr.. Taft
will dwell upon the friendly relations
which have long existed between the
United States and Russia and will
say that while the termination of the
treaty of 1892 seems desirable, the
friendship between the two nations is
of too long standing to be brushed
aside and possibly broken. He will
further say that because of her friend
ship with the United States. Russia
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
Gov. Dix Of New York viii
Probably Offer a Reward.
DiSgraCetuI Scenes al Funer-
al, Sunday, Of the Victims.
Immense Crowd Present, with Some
Not Fit to Be Alive.

North Adams. Mass, Dec. Hills
appearance indicating that he had
walked long distance and his cloth
es soaked by the rain of the past few
days, an Italian, whose description
TALES with that of Edward Donate.
the farm hand sought as the possible
murderer OF four members of the Nor
ner family in Defreestville, \. Y, last
Tuesday. was arrested, today. asleep
at the WiliamstoWn railroad station.
Awaiting the arrival of police officers
from Albany the Italian is locked up
at the police station here on suspic
ion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18

Practice in throwing stones straight
SO that they may be prepared for a
militant campaign in case more peace
ful methods fail to win their cause.
was urged upon Suffra gettes by Eliz-
abeth Freeman, the young American
English leader, Sunday night, at a
meeting in an uptown New York
church. The idea was welcomed with
cheers by the women as we'll as by
many men who were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE Eastern
storm has passed out of the Gulf of
St. Lawrence and pressure is general
ly higher. tonight. In the Middle At
lantic states, and New England, there
were rains and SHOWS. Temperatures
have changed but. little in the East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
DiSGRACEFUL SCENE.
People at Funeral Act More Like
Brutes Than Sane Persons.

Troy. y. Y. Dec 1.-THE last scene in
the Bloomingrove tragedy took place, to-
day, when the bodies of Mrs. Mary Nor
ner. her son Arthur and her two daugh-
tiers. Blanche and Edith. who Were mur-
dered. Tuesday noon. presumably by an
Italian farm hand employed by them,
were laid at rest side by side in the
little cemetery at Defreestville.
Although the hour of the funeral was
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Unless Senate Modifies
7 he Su|zer Resolution.
President Will Not Allow Fool
ish Complications with Russia.
Expected That Senate, Today, Will
Clarity the Atmosphere.

Washington, Dec. 17.-President
Taft called the five members Of his
cabinet now in Washington. to the
White House, tonight, and conferred
with them from 10 o'clock until mid
night on the Russian treaty situation.
Nothing was given out for publiea
ton at the conclusion of the confer
ence, but it is understood that the at
titude of the administration was final
ly decided upon and messages We're
outlined to be sent to the Capitol, to-
morrow. In these, it is said, the SEN
ate will be urged to adopt a resolution
the treaty of 1882, couched
in language that will not be offensive
to the st. Petersburg government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Russian
treaty situation cleared materially, to-
day. and the administration plans
for the abrogation of the treaty of
1882 with the st. Petersburg govern
ment become more definitely known.
President Taft, it is said, has indi-
Gated emphatically that he will veto
the Sulzer resolution instantly il it is
forced through the Senate, tomorrow,
without modification. Nothing that
can be construed as an offence to
Russia will be permitted if the Presi-
dent can help it.
According to the program an
nounced, tonight. Mr.. Taft will send
two communications to the Capitol,
tomorrow one a message addressed to
the Senate to be considered in eXecu-
tive session, and the other a letter di
rected to Chairman Cullom of the
Senate committee on foreign relations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington, Dec 17.-Forecast for
New England: Generally fair, Monday
and Tuesday; light to. moderate north
west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18

Announcement was made, Sunday. at
London. of the fusion of the Ualorr
Castle Line, the Royal Mail Steam
Packet CO.. and the Elder Demster
Lines. making combined total Of 1s1
vessels, of $4,000 tonnage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 17.-Forecast: Monday,
fair and colder; Tuesday, fair, west to
north winds
The Washington herald., 1911-01-20
MARINE CONGRESS-
OPENS NEXT WEEK
President Taft to Receive
the 400 Delegates.

TIE Merchant Marine Congress will hi
open in this city Monday, with more
than 400 delegates in attendance. TIL,
session will close Tuesday. Presi'
dent Taft has consented to receive then
in the East Room of the White House a
80 o'clock next Tuesday afternoon
Speaker Cannon will receive them or
Monday.
Both the President and Speaker Can
non are much interested in the subject
of Merchant Marine and both are using
their efforts to have a relief measure
enacted.
Among the prominent men who will
address the congress are:
John Kirby, jr. president of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers
who strongly favors an American Mer-
chant Marine as an incentive to foreign
trade, Representative William +. Hum
phrey. Richmond p. Hobson, D. T. Nc
KinIey. William s. Greene. and former
Representative James f. Watson
The officers are: President, D. A
Tompkins Charlotte n. G.; treasurer.
Henry Cfews. New York: secretary, James
l.. E.well, New York. The executive COM
mittee includes Daniel A. Tompkins, Hen
ry Clews. James l.. Ewell, John Hays
Hammond, and Winthrop l. Marvin,
while on the advisory committee are
such important men as Admiral George
Dewey Admiral Robley ID. Evans, Sena-
tor j. II. Gallinger, congressman w. +.
Humphrey, J. Van Nechten Olcott. and
r S Woodruff. w. c. Brown, president
of the New York Central lines; Hon.
James r. Watson. Hon John Barrett,
and Hon. +. 7. Chamberlain are also
members of the advisory committee.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-20
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Rev led II. Copp will give the frst Of series
of lectur. at business High School tonight On
The origin Of law
After funeral services yesterday morning at his
late home. 2ll2 Wyoming avenue. the body 1 Edwin
Lyon Chairman sent to Monroe, Mlch, Tor
burial. Rev. Canon Austin ofsciated.
Oak Camp No. l. Woodmen Of the World. Wednes-
day night voted to anert an invitation Of Rev. Il.
Marshall to attend North Capitol NJ. 4. Church on
Sunday night February 5, and hear sernn On
''Fraternalism-
Mai J. n Berriman will preach his farewell 81
mon at the Salvation Hall. 80 Pensyfsania avenue.
Monday evening. He will leave for indianapolis
Ind, about February ]. to assume the position Of
divisional Officer Of Indiana.
While playing with matches at her hrms yesta-
day Edna Ray. colored. three years old. Of 46s n
street northwest st fire to her clothing and was
fatally burned. dying q few hours later at the
Homeopathic Hospital. Coroner Nevitt was notified.
The regular monthly meeting of the Pripners'
Aid DEPARTMENT was held at the home Of Bishop
Harding l4G Massachusetts avenue. last night. Mr..
O. A. Massie probation officer Of the District. made
an address. Rev. r. +. Williams. rector Of Trinity
Church presided.
Envoy and Mn Charles L. Dariinsop. who have
been assistants tn Brig. q. Hunter At the In
dustria, Home for Men. II Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, will leave in = few days for Lowell.
Mass to assume the same duties at the industrial
home in that city.
The Mothers. School Cub met yesterday after
noon at Webb School. with the president. Mrs NJ.
c. Bayiy in the chair. Mis Johnston. teacher IN
the Pierce School, gave . short address on the meth
DDS Of conducting the xindergarten class. Miss
Norch Of tho Norman School. gave an instructive
chalk talk
Tempse Lodge. No. 9, F. A. A. NJ. will have
charge Of tine funeral this morning a Francis Nye.
assistant District asessH. SefIos will be held
At the chapel Of John r. Wright. lN Tenth street
the Church Of the Covenant will o6date. Inter
ment will be in Gleuvood Cemetery.