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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
January Precipation Exceeds Record Of Fifty
 Years
Railroad Traffic is Delayed And Rivers Overrun
 Their Banks
By Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 3O.- After seventeen days of almost con tinuOus rain, the January record for nearly fifty years is exceeded with 13 inches. Chinook conditions pre- vail in Northern California, and the heavy snowfall is melting. Conse- quently, railroads and the river towns are in trouble. The Southern Pacific trains, which were held up by washouts near Santa Barbara, have arrived and the schedules on the coast lines restored. Serious trouble is expected by the railroads if the storm continues. ..- lI
 Western Pacific BIockaded. , SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. 30. - Western Pacific overland traffic is discontinued owing to a number of landslides in Feather River Canyon, east of Oroville. It is expected they will reopen Wednesday.
 Record for High Water.
 
 MODESTO, Cal, Jan. SO.-The water is eighteen feet deep and pouring over the top of the Lagrange dam across the Tuolumne river, here. It is the highest in five years, and raising six inches an hour. The county bride over the Stanislaus is threatened. Knights Ferry is re- ported flooded and a large section of the main Turloek canal is report ed out. The rain continues.
 Merced Flooded.
 MERGED, Cal, Jan. 30. - With sixty hours continuous rain and. no sign of abatement, combined with the vast area of melting snow, tho entire section is flooded, which threatens damage unless it subsidies. Smelling, eighteen miles from here, is under water. The Yosemite Valley railroad is tied up.
 Storm Still Raging.
 BEDDING, Cal, Jan. 3O.-An the streams in Northern California. are at flood tide The storm shows no signs of abating
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
THE WEATHER.

Weather forecast for Arizona Rain in northern portion.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
PLAGUE STILL ACTIVE IN
 CHINA

By Associated Press.
 KAREN, Jan. 30.-Tne spread of the plague continues, although the sanitary authorities have gained control of the town. The Chinese throw the bodies of their dead from windows and drag them to vacant lots to elude the police. Doctors are of the opinion that they will be un- able to cheek the plague until the disease wears itself out.
 In Control at Pekin.
 Pekin, Jan. 305TIt is believed the plague here is under control No new cases are reported.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
BANDIT SHOT BY PURSUING
 POSSE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 FL PASO, Tex, Jan. 3O.-A posse consisting of officers and customs inspectors, overlook the three Howe brothers, the New Mexico desper- adoes,, who killed Inspector O'Con- nor near Fort Hancock, at Sierra Blanca. A battle ensued during which Guy Howe, aged 27, was shot in the leg and shoulder, and cap tured.
 departure of the rebels. Four saloons were permitted to open and drunken fights were the result On the American side twenty intoxicated persons were arrested, after being beaten into submission.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
Mexicalia Cowed.

FL CENTRIC, Cal, Jan. 3O.-The insurgent band which withdrew from Mexiealia after levying $2,OOO trib- ute upon the citizens, is preparing to abandon their camp and again occupy the border town. The officials de- clare they will fight before surrend- ering. There was considerable riot ing at Mexiealia today, following the
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
Fleeing From Tia Juana.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 3O.-Tele- phone messages from Tia Juana, to- night, says it is nearly deserted. All have gone who could. Others have sent money and valuables here. Jefe Politieo Barroque is patrolling the place with a command of twenty five. Although it is quiet, there is much apprehension. In addition, the Tia Juana guard of fifty is patrolling the border.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01

Journal Miner-High class job work
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
Merced Flooded.
Storm Still Raging.

BEDDING, Cal, Jan. 3O.-AH the streams in Northern California, are at flood tide. The storm shows no signs of abating.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-01
LEAD.

LEAD. NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-Lead S4.45 to s4.55.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
Weather Fore
cast for Week.

Washington July 30-Showers and sea-
sonable temperatures viii mark the
weather generally throughout the coun-
try the coming weeK, according to the
weather bureau. The weekly forecast is
sued today. says:
"The general barometeric pressure dis
trihutien shown by the International
weather chart is such as to Indicate that
there viii be no unreasonable high tenn
peratures the coming Weeh In aay part
of the country Fairly we'll distributed
is probable during the Wees
in all districts from the Rocky mountains
eastward to the Atlantic coast
A harometeric depression that is over
the Northwest will advance slowly east
ward and be attended by local showers
the first part of the week from the Mis-
sissippi valley eastward. Another dis
turbanee which promises to be attended
by general showers. will appear In the
Northwest about "Wednesday and move
eastward. crossing the Atlantic states at
the end Of the week. This disturbance
will be followed by considerably cooler
weather in all middle and northern states
from the Rocky mountains to the Allan
tic states =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
+. S. Smith &Co.
Gardiner, Maine

room in famous rug establishment
just outside of Vienna, Austria.
The design of the rug is reproduc-
tion of the ceiling of the lounging
room. except that number of cupids
that gambol about the ceiling were not
given place, in the floor covering. 1t
is made entirely of hand tied knots.
as the trade phrase goes. which means
that it was made by hand, there being
some 9.51S. 500 knots of the very best
sleeps wool used in the weaving. The
work was done by fourteen of the
most skillful women weavers and they
spent seventy working days on the
rug. So big was the rug to be that a
loom was built especially for it. The
shearing and finishing required full
week and twenty four men we're ne
cessary to handle the rug in these
operations. as it weighed exactly ton.
Popular Mechanics
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
By CeideI, Young Murderer
OF Broker Jackson.
Says Old Man Nearly Over
powered Him In Struggle.
Boy Appears Absolute Indifferent
As 10 II s faie.

New York. July 30-While Paul Gaidal
the bellboy who murdered William II
Jackson. is maintaining an attitude Of
absolute indifference and is shocking old
prison guards by his lack of appreciation
of his crime. the police Saturday gave
out a revised confession that differs in
some points from the one signed the
night of bis arrest Under the third de-
gree Gedel is said to have given this
version of the robbery and murder at
the Hotel Iroqueis:
The old man saw me crawl through
the bathroom window | know he md
He was sitting in his pajamas. and while
he pretended not to see me | know he
did. I could see him all the time
"He was frightened, but he pretended
not to see me. and not to be afraid He
got up from the chair and began to hum
and whistle and went To the window to
show that he was not afraid
Geidel seemed pleased over his dissec-
tien of the case and then went ahead
to tell about how he waited. like a tiger
under cover. to spring upon his victim
"Why didn't you go for MIN them" one
of his questioners asked.
"Oh. no. not then replied the boy
Why. he would have raised cry and
brought somebody in to aid him
Il just waited. 1t must have been 70
minutes before Jackson at last put ont
the light and went to bed In about two
minutes he was snoring but it was only
a fake He was only pretending he was
asleep. 7 knew it was "a fake
u took washcloth | had brought
along and saturated it with chloroform.
The cloth was about foot and a half
long. Then | cfep carefully to the side
of the old man, trying to get exactly
where his nose and mouth were located,
and jammed the cloth down on his face
''fo show that the old man had not
been asleep he was awake and full of
life the minute I got to him He fought
with me for a time and once he had the
better of ii.
He got me on my back on the floor.
''Then fought to get him by the throat
and after minute | did. He couldn't
stand that and pretty soon he was almost
powerless. But he still tried to fight
me"
Then Geidel told how he released him
self from the old mans grasp.
Geidel was Saturday pronounced by
Deputy Warden Henry of the Tombs the
most remarkable and Indifferent prisoner
who ever came into that historic prison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
Clubs Raided
AT Bar Iiarbor.

Bar Harbor. Me, July 3o-A decided
change in the enforcement of the
liquor laws at the exclusive clubs here
has aroused general comment araong
tie summer colony \ seizure Of wet
goods consigned to the Kebo Valley
club Friday by the deputy sherins set
the oflicersIof that club by the ears and
resulted in Indignation conferences
With the officials.
In past years. no matter what de-
eided attempts were made to crforce
prohibitory laws, the private clubs
like the Keho Valley Cub. the Mt De
sert reading room and others were let
alone Their membership is confined
entirely TO the summer colony. while
little trouble. if any was given the
hotels.
Under the Democratic regime. how
ever, it seems as if even the clubs
would feel the drouth and Bar Harbor
looks forward to dry summer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
50
OAKLAND,

A severe wind and rain storm struck
Oakland Friday, The damage was
principally to growing crops the grain
being lodged badly and the corn brok-
en- down and destroyed in many places
Some large trees were blown down and
many limbs broken off one large feed
wire belonging to the Central Maine
Power Co. was broken off on Main
street near the corner of Fairfield
street The wire in falling came in con
tact with the electric car rails. The
power was shut off for short time
about O'Clock and again at 10 o'clock
and the break was not repaired until
10 o'clock Saturday. All of the facto-
ries dependent on the electric power
were closed Saturday
DR.. and Mrs q. q Hamilton We're
called to Thomaston Saturday by the
death of Mrs. Hamilton's nephew
Geo l.. Hamilton, who has been
camping here for q few weeks re-
turned Saturday to Somerville. Mass
Letters are advertised at the Oak
land post office July 81 for the follow
ing: Miss Cartetta Jones. Miss Evelyn
Hilton. Miss Elizabeth Wardwell, Mrs
Frank +. Paul Mrs. Fl. Ellis Mrs.
Loretta Allen. Mrs Bertha Parker,
Mrs Adnsta f Shores, Mrs Alice
Spoarin Leroy Blanchard Harold Ban
croft. Henry Garter, Thomas L. Coxon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Associate Justice George F. Haley of
the supreme court reserved his decision
in the Sanford temporary injunction case,
heard before him Saturday at Bddeford-
The temporary injunction writ was in
favor of Elmer E. Bennett. Sanford
Plumber. against members of the San
ford school board Mr.. Bennett alleged
favoritism was shown. While MS bid to
install boiler in the Sanford High
school building was the lowest he claims.
" was rejected and the contract awarded
10 N. }. Prescott, who bid 5000. Mr.. Ben
nett agreed to do the work for $500. The
School Board members denied favoritism
and claimed they gave the work to Mr..
prescott because they believed he would
give better satisfaction. Judge Haley an
nounced that he wanted time to look
over the exhibits. and that he would give
his decision Monday.
Alzo Patterson of North Kennebunk-
port was released from jail at Ports
mouth Friday and cleared of all blame
in the shooting of John Michael, a Sy-
rian pedler. at Darlington week before
last, on mis- own testimony NO witness
es were called.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
ADVERTISING CLUBS.
Convention of 5000 Delegates Opens
Tuesday at Boston.

Boston. July 3o-EverYthing is in readi-
ness for the opening next Tuesday morn
ing of tho convention of the Associated
Advertising clubs of America The ad-
vance guard of the $500 Advertising men.
their wives and daughter has arrived
here +fd usa1iy every incoming train
from TIE West brings additional dele
gates. The London party arrived tonight
from New York as did the first of Inc
Western delegates. that from St. Louis
The main body of visitors viii arrive to-
morrow aud Tuesday NeatlS every state
in the Union is sending a party. II will
he The Ereatest advertising convention
ever held. All phases Of advertising will
he considered. prominent among them
newspaper aud billboard advertising.
Tho convention will open Teusday fore
noon AT Fanenil hall. President George
W. Coleman Of the Pilgrim Publicity As
sociation viii give an address of well
come. followed by Gov. Foss. Gov. Bass
of New Hampshire and Coy. Pothier Of
Rhode Island The closing affair will be
banquet and reception on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
A Surprise Shower.

A pleasant Surprise shower was given
Rev, and Mrs. Robert r.nkham, the pas
tor of the First Baptist and his bride.
Saturday evening at the church. A par
ty OF about 50 people met at the church
and all but a few of them went down
stairs. while a young man went to the
parsonage to ask Mr. and Mrs Pinkham
over to the church to have some refresh
ments. As soon as they arrived the en-
tire party down stairs came marching up
to the tune of the piano and everyone
making SOME sort of noise on whatecer
article they had TO give. Most of the
gifts were useful articles for the kitchen
and quite racket was made. After
marching about the room the gifts We're
turned over to Mr.. and Mrs. Pinkham
and then all proceeded to make merry
for the remainder of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
SHAH AND THE RADluM.
His Interest in Tiny Bit Worth $780,
600 Nearly Caused Its Loss.

When the Shah of Persia visited
Paris M. and Mime. Curie consented to
exhibit their precious bit of radiun to
him as favor to the French govern
ment When he saw the bit of glow
ing substance in the darkened room he
was frightened and overturned the
table, to the great distress of the
cures, for that one tiny bit was
worth $4,000. and if it was lost they
did not know how they could replace
it. The Shah began drawing off his
rings to make repayment for the loss,
but fortunately the precious, trifie as
found nd9the Lecture Went on. The
visitor grew So Interested that he
hnally began decorating Nine esprie
with the jeweled orders he wore
greatly to her embarrassment, as there
IS probably no woman to whom Jewels
are OF less value than to this quiet.
shy and busy little woman who lives
only for her labors of research -.
Christian Science Monitor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
MADISON.

The rainfall in Madison Friday night
was the heaviest for several months
and amountede to > 22s inches. Brooks
that were dry are now full to over
flowing and the back bone of the
drought is broken in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs Everett Smell of Hyde
Park. Mass. arrived Friday to visit
Mr.. SMELLS mother. MIS-, Vim. SHELL
Amedeo Christopher and son Al
fonso left Saturday for Pymouth,
Mass, where Master Alphonso VIII
attend school.
Among those who went Saturday
morning to Old Orchard to spend their
vacation were Miss Nattie Prince, Miss
Marion Manter. Mrs. l.. w Farrar and
Miss Mabel Prince.
J. H. McGilvray Of Rumford Falls
arrived Friday night FOR q brief visit
with friends Mr.. McGilvray was
formerly manager of the {. Fl. Nc
.kenzie clothing store in Madison.
i. c. o. Small is confined to his home
by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
BIoodIess War in MaSsa-
ChuSettS Is Ended.
UmpiTes Are Reiiceni, bull Hint
Thai The Blue Wins.
Regulars" Successfully RepuIse
Reds Near kewburypori.

Boston, July 39.-Desperate fighting
between the Red and Blue armies was
on in the outskirts of Newburypert
late yesterday afternoon when the UNI
pires called the battle off.
The Red army. the enemy. supposed
to be already holding Boston and New.
York and the seaboard. wss success
fully repulsed just outside of Newbury-
port by the Blue ar:aE, representing
the United States troops. Newbury-
port and all the bridges to the north
were thus kept open for the supposed
reinforcements promised from Port
land, Me, tor the Blue forces
In falling back on Newburyport Gen
eral Embury P. Clark. commanding the
Blues, had not retreated but simply
obeyed orders. He had been Instructed
to delay the Reds as much as possible
so the reinforeements could reach him
last night.
General w. a. Pew, commander of
the Reds. had received orders to press
forward upon the Blues and smash
them before help arrived. and also to
capture the bridges to the north. He
failed to do either.
A victory was claimed by the Blue
army. therefore. as their commander
had accomplished all that was expect
ed of him and his army during the war
game, which was ended officially ny
tue regular army umpires little be
lore O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The recent maneuvres of the Mas
Sachusetts militia were unqualifiedly
The most successful of any ever held in
the United States. tonight declared
Captain Hanna. the United States army
.ofilcer who has acted as chief umpire
of the war game" participated IN by
5000 troops of Massachusetts infantry,
cavalry and artillery in the northeast
ern part of the state the past week.
Il have witnessed all the maneuvres
of this sort by state troops since the
Spanish War; stated Capt. Hanna TO-
night, and speak from that authori-
ty when | say that the MassachuSe. IS
militia the past week is beyond any
doubt the best ever seen i'm the country
The commanders and officers of
both sides worked out their problems
in highly satisfactory and praise
worthy manner. There is no question
about it, their work commands the
very highest admiration"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
Stirring Temperance Ad-
dress by DR.. Alfred Smith.
PIltstleId Grange Holds First
MeeIing Since Vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Henderson OBJ
serve 50ih Wedding Anniversary.

Rev. Alfred Smith, =. d, of Chicago.
ILL.,, assistant field secretary of the Tenn
perance Society of the Methodist Episeo-
pal church. occupied the pulpit Sunday
forenoon at the Methodist church, giving
an able discourse. In the evening at a
union service held at the Free Baptist
church, Mr. Smith gave a stirring ad
dress. using for his subject Retaining
the 18th Amendment in the Constitution
on Prohibition" Rev. +. X. Jordan and
Rev n. r Pearson of the Free Baptist
and Methodist churches assisted in the
service.
Mrs James r. Maynard and Mrs. Jud-
son Nichols are enjoying a few days out
ing at Northpoft.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ". Moses. daughter.
Miss Alma, and son. Walter, are visiting
friends in Dexter.
Captain Oscar G. Eaton of boston and
Henry Lanpher of New York, who have
been guests of Hon. and Mrs. J. W.
Manson, left Sunday for their homes.
r w Buxton. Horace Buxton Mr.. and
Mrs F. !. Whtten. Mr.. and Mrs Earl
Hunter and Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Pooler
were among the local odd Fellows who
were in Dexter to attend the annual
Field day Saturday.
Miss Florence Buxton. who was in Dex-
ter Saturday is visiting for a few days
with friends in Garland.
The Pittsffeld Grange Saturday evening
held its first meeting since it's vacation.
with an interesting program, which in
cIuded the question what Trade Pro-
fession or Occupation Would he the Least
Missed if Eliminated from Modern Life"
The question was opened by S. J, Slipp,
J. n Tarbili and Fred H Drake.
Mr. and Mrs David Henderson Satur-
day quietly but pleasantly observed the
5Oth anniversary of their wedding at their
home on Hartland avenue. Many friends
called to offer congratulations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
FAIRFIELD.
Meeting Wednesday Night
OF Board of Trade.
Marriage Of Henry Nelson and
Mrs. Louise Prali.
Several Attend |. 0. o. r. Field Day
at nexter..Locals and Personals.

A meeting Of the Fairfield Board of
Trade will he held Wednesday evening
in Engine house hall. Business of
special Importance is to be transacted
and every member is requested to be
| present. The Fairfield Lawn Swing
Co. whose mill was destroyed by fire
few months ago at Brunswick is
thinking some of locating in this town
The Board of Trade thinks it can offer
them sufficient inducements so that
they viii come here, a thorough dis
cussion of this subject by the Board of
Trade is due Wednesday evening.
Henry Nelson of Shawmut and Mrs
Louise Pratt Of this town were united
in marriage at =. NJ. Friday by Rev
F. r. Barton at the UniversaIist par
sonage.
Mark Green of Fairfield Center was
calling on friends Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Lawrence spent
Sunday with friends in Augusta and
Gardiner
number from this town went this
evening GA the 715 car to Watervile
where they listened to an interesting
question. The meeting was held in
Aleson Smith and Baron Johnson 7~e
busy constructing biplane at Mr..
Smiths residence on High street The
model is something similar to Wright
machine. The planes are s feet long
and 4 feet inches wide. The machine
is being constructed of clear pine and
it will he very light. It is now about
half CoforI~ted apI the young men are
in,
of the week Until they secure an en-
sine they viii use &c as giidcr
Re tasan Of %ve's Corner was
bu zisor saturday
NJ "H3w Horne of Dead River is
visiting Tor a few days with relatives
here.
Henry Gousse. clerk in Iawry Broth
ers store, is enjoying d vacation.
J. c. Fuller of Boston was in town
on business Saturday.
Miss Hazel Bowman. who has been
| visiting her father Daniel Bowman for
few days, left Saturday morning for
Stoningham, Mass. where she is em-
ployed.
Fred Thibodeau. Arthur Loubier. Otis
Lawry and Otto Totman returned Sat
urday morning from Newport. whore
they have been enjoying weeks out
ing at Newport pond.
H. r. Farney left Saturday for a
visit with friends and relatives at
| Dover and Rochester. n IL
number of the members of the To-
cal lodge, l. o. O. e. attended the
Field day exercises Saturday at Dex-
| ter
Thomas Henderson is painting the
interior Of Odd Fellows block
Miss Lena Loubier will leave Tues
day morning for Nashua. \. Fl, where
she will visit for few weeks with her
| brother John.
Miss Stella Thomas and Miss Mil
dred Williams passed Sunday with
| friends in Augusta.
Mrs. Mabel Boyle has gone for a few,
days visit at Athens. IS
| Mrs. Grace Clark is enjoying her an
nual vacation from her duties as book
| keeper in I4awry Rrothers' store,
| Dr. William Gousse. who recently
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
HERO OF THE WRECK.
Or. Ralph Foster of Bangor Rendered
Valuable Assistance and Relief.

Bangor. Me, July 29.-One of the
passengers on the regular train in de-
scribing the wreck at Grindstone said:
Il have been in several wrecks. but
this was In way unusual, The young
men in the smoking section of the ex-
cursion train had not the slightest
chance for life, as they were literally
jammed, as if under a trip hammer. by
the tender of the engine, which plowed
half way through the car. Those in
the next compartment were not hurt.
There would have been few other in
juries to passengers had not so many
rushed to the platforms and some
jumped.
THE hero of the disaster was DR.,
Ralph w. Foster of Brewer. who was
on the regular train and had his medi-
cine case with considerable supply of
|hypodermic tablets. He worked Won
ders in caring for the wounded and re-
|lieving the suffering. The sleeper was
stripped of bedding and linen for band
ages. and there were nearly 300 people
lNhat were not hurt, so there was plenty
| of help.
He III oN'st'S i'etP - 60 -
two doctors from Sherman. who came
lin automobiles. and later came spe-
cial train with half a dozen doctors
from MiHinocket. There is no doubt
that the blame for the disaster is upon
those in charge of the excursion train,
which was running fast, trying to
make the Grindstone siding on the
time of the regular. The engine of the
excursion train was comparatively
light, compared with the big one on
the regular. and was driven back by
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-07-31
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