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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.


1t is announced that William Wal
dorf Astor has acquired the London
Observer. newspaper The observer
is Unonist organ and is published
on sunday.
Fifty thousand dollars has been rails
ed ana turned over To the trustees of
Prnceton University to csta blish
professorship of public affairs to be
, occupied by George Il. Mcclellan, Tor
mcr mayor Of New York. The New
York Times will make this announce
ment Thursday. adding that the fund
has been raised by Mr.. McClellan's
friends. The trustees have taken no
action III the matter.
IN official of the French foreign
Office. NJ. Rouet. Anglo Egyptian
Journalist NJ. Maimon and his secrc-
tary. NJ. Pallioz, have been arrested
on the charge of high treason. Roucl.
it is announced. communicated con-
fidential documents to Maimon. The
nature of the documents have been
kept secret, but il is understood
that they are of great Importance
and refer for the most part to the
Bagdad Railway, in which Maimon
is said t. be interested.
Debate on the reciprocity agreement
between Canada and the United States
Was resumed in Parliament at otta-
Wa. Ont, Wednesday. after Il fort
nights silence upon the question.
Canada IS taking Il leap in the dark"
declared George Bradbury n ConServ-
ative member from Manitoba, speak,
ing against the adoption Of the agree
ment. Ralph Smith, Il British Column
,bid Liberal, expressed tn, belief that
the adoption of the agreement would
decrease the cost of living in canada
The present measure he declared was
Only the initial step toward broad
er measure of free trade with the
United States
Although Tom l.. JohnSon's ply scian
briefly and hurriedly said after leaving
the sick room at Cleveland. Ohio.
Wednesday night that his patient was
better. the former mayors friends fear
that his illness has reached the critical
stage. City solicitor Newton D. Baker,
the only visitor allowed to enter the sick
room Wednesday, said in the evening
that Mr.. Johnson had suffered much and
obtained but little rest during the last IS
hours. The patient has been unable to
take any nourishment since Tuesday
noon. The patient was reported as being
very weak during the day.
President Estrada Of Nicaragua and
his caoinet have refused to approve
the constitution recently elaborated
and the council of ministers Wednes-
day at aIanaGua published decree
dissolving the constitutional Assembly
ard calling general elections for
new Assembly to prepare Il constitution
based Oh that Of 1903 in accordance
with tie program of the resolution.
The rev elections will be held on
April l. and IL and the new Assembly
VIII coht enc May |. President ESTRADA
refused to affiX his signature on the
ground that the constitution WAS not
as democratic as previously arranged
with TIE American government and
that the entire executive power was
diverted to the Assembly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
lorimer Fund Testimony
At Springfield, III.
Funk and KohIsaat Tel! Of
100000 "SIush' Fund.
Probable Re.opening Of Case Dur
ing Present Session Of Congress.

Springfield, Ills. April 5.-Clarence S,
Funk, general manager OF the Interna-
tional Harvester Co, before the state
Senate bribery investigation commit
tee today caused the biggest sensa-
ton Vet in the Lorimer bribery case.
Mr.. Funk testified that Edward
Hines of Chicago. millionaire lumber
dealer. asked him as manager of the
Harvester Co. to contribute $4,000 to
reimburse certain men who had put
up a 100000 fund TO elect William L..
Lorimer to the United States Senate
The Harvester co. manager further
testified that Mr. Hines named Edward
Tilden, wealthy Chicago packer, as the
collector OF this fund to reimburse the
men who. Mr.. Hines was quoted saying
had Il nderwritten the election Of
Lorimer.
Mr. Funk declared that the object ne
had in giving this testimony was to-
save Il. II. kohlsaat, publisher Of the
Chicago Record Herald. from possi
bic Jail sentence as a result of Mr..
Eohlsaat's refusal to give certain in
formation demanded by the committee
last week. Mir. kohlsaat as witness
before the committee refused to make
known the name of the person who had
told him of a sl000oo fund used to
elect Lorimer. The Chicago publisher
was tn n given one weeks time in
Which to divulge this name or stand In
contempt.
The disclosures made by Funk oc-
CURED AZ a specially called meeting of
the Senate committee members.
Mr. Kohlsaat preceded MI Funk on
the witness stand He said briefly that
he vas ready In give the name of the
man who furnished him with the re-
port OF tho alleged Sl060o0 'Slusii
fund"
Mr.. Funk, he said, came to his office
Thursday morning and said:
/ would be Il little less than man
if | held you under any further con
fidence as to giving my name on iden-
tity. | now release you from all obli-
cation to maintain secrecy and that !
feel also have duty to perform and
il the committee wishes To subpoena
me, | will go to Springfield and tell
the whole story"
He further said according to Mr..
kohlsaats testimony. This morning
] met Cyrus II. Mccormick, the presi-
dent Of the international Harvester
Co, and he asked me if | had seen
the morning papers as to what had
taken plac" at Springfield. said had
he remarked how do You feel about
it?' said: MIR. Mccormick, | think
that it is my duty not to only releas,
MI kohlsaat from silence but also to
go and tell everything | know in re-
gard 10 ii. Mr., Mccormick answered:
God That is exactly what 1 wanted
YOU 10 say and ! want YOU to tell that
committee everything you know. no
matter what the consequences may be
To the International Harvester CO."
In further detailing his conversation
with Mir. Funk concerning the alleged
bribery, MIR. kohlsaat said:
Mr. Funk told NE that the gentle
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

You are right, sir; quite right"
agreed the manager.
II don't want to pose as a kicker.
explained the customer, but"
Say no more about it. ! beg en-
treated the manager. "I'll have it
changed at once
Then he called to the head waiter
and said:
Tell the chef he has macaroni too
often. Tomorrow we will have a
change. We will have spaghetti."-
Popular Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
HE HOPES FOR PEACE.
De La Barra Confirms Conference With
DR.. Vasquez Gomez.

Mexico City, April 5.-Minister De La
Barra confirmed tonight the account
of conference in Washington before
his departure for Mexico with Dr.
Nasquez Gomez He was prompted, he
said. 10 accede TO the proposals for
such talk by a belief that patriotism
counselled the searching for adequate
means for putting an end to the con-
ditions which exist. He believed. he
said and impressed upon DR.. Gomez
that patriotism demanded that all Mex
leans unite for the purpose of strength
ening the national unity.
Mr.. De La Barra appeared to be
hopeful of an early working out Of a
plan which would ultimately lead to a
re-establshed peace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
OVER MILLION DAMAGE
In the Yellow Creek Valley, Kentucky
BY Tuesday Nights cIoudburst.

Middlesboro, Ky. April damage
estimated at over $1,O00,00A was caus-
ed in Middlesboro and the yellow
Creek Valley last night by n cloud
burst. All streams in this section
oVerfiowed.
Half OF Middlesboro was under water
which in some instances was up 10 the
second floor of houses. The majority
of the loss falls on the railroad and
the various mines throughout Yellow
Creek Valley. Not house in the busi-
ness section of this city that did not
suffer from the flood. At midnight
the water became so high that the fire
bells were rung and many of the people
on arising To see the fire stepped out
of their beds into water that had flood
ed the house
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

AS result of pistol fight Wednes-
day Ed Lindsey, deputy constable. is
dead and Win Scot, police officer of
Argenta. Ark, is wounded. The fight
followed feud Of years standing and
more trouble is expected. A number of
extra officers have been sworn in. The
feud started several years ago whaA
John Lindsey. father of the dead my,
was killed in Argenta. At the saffm
time Edward Blackman was lynched.
Two of the Lindsey brother were re-
Gently released from Jail for the kill
ing of Policeman Brown of Argenta
Argenta is across the Arkansas river
from Little Rock, Ark.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
Colds May be Avoided.

BY those who are fortunate enough
to always breathe pure air, and never
get run down by overwork or exposure.
Even these lucky people do not always
escape the contagious colds which at
certain seasons prevail to such an ex-
tent as to be almost epidemic. It is
wise to be prepared for troubles of
this nature in our climate, and the
one all-important thing is to have at
hand safe, efficient and reliable rem
edy to ward off the trouble and danger
of such an attack.
For sixty years, IL. F.' Atwood s
medicine has been household remedy
for emergencies of this kind. It starts
up the liver and bowels, prevents con.
gestion, and restores the functions to
their normal condition. If you have
never used it, get bottle from your
dealer, or write for a free sample to
the 81. F.' Medicine Co., Portland,
Ne. Q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

Announcing that he was neither
biased fer nor prejudiced against eth
er the prosecution or the defence in
the case of George B. Cox. on trial
charged with perjury, Common Pleas
Judge William Dickson, Wednesday at
Cincinnati, Ohio. overruled an afiidav-
it charging himself with "bias and
prejudice which was filed by Prosecu-
tor Henry T. Hunt. and Immediately
afterward ordered the case to proceed.
the first matter to come before the
judge was plea by Cox's attorneys
to have stricken from the files the mo-
ton for change of Venue granted by
Judge German, who was sworn off the
bench. After allowing the filing of
several affidavits which related to the.
manner of procedure by German in
granting the change of venue, Judge
Dickson adjourned court for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

About A were present at the Degree
of Honor Whist party Tuesday evening
at 4. q. L. w. hall. The first prizes
We're won by Mrs. Chas. Lord and Guy
Gleason. Refreshments were served
and all had a very pleasant time.
G. w. Tarbox of Lynn, Mass, ar
rived Tuesday to accompany the re-
mains OF the late Mrs. Dora Robinson.
who died recently at the home of Jesse
Blake, to Lynn, Mass.
Frank Walker has been drawn on the
travers jury of the superior court and
is passing the days in Augusta. return
ing to his home at night.
Herbert Kelley was in Augusta
Thursday on business.
Charles Farnham OF Lewiston is Wis
iting in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
A variegated Menu.

In the downtown district of Chicago
there is restaurant which makes d
speciality of serving a business mems
luncheon at an unusually low price, the
meal consisting of meat, cup of cof-
fee' and side dish of vegetables.
One of the customers of the place
became indignant because macaroni
had been served as sise dish every
day for a week. Calling the manager.
the aggrieved customer said:
John. you have macaroni here too
often, and it
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
THE BLUE HERON.

1t is assumed that the New Hampshire
Legislature. in enacting into law a bill
purporting to be for the further protec-
tion of fish, was not fully informed as to
its effect in removing protection from the
blue heron. 1t is a law which effects
other states almost equally with New
Hampshire, and is one of the most re-
Progressive acts of many years. The
great blue heron is one of the largest and
most magnificent of our native birds.
Whether on the wing standing solemn
ly among the reeds in some marsh be-
side lake or pond, it is invariably an
object of interest TO all observers. for its
appearance is as striking as it has now
come to be rare. Its total destruction Is
practically a certainty, If it is not pro-
tected by law, for 1t is one of the most
valuable birds, from a commercial stand
point. which the taxidermist can handle.
Because of its great height in proportion
to the room which it takes up as a
mounted specimen, ITS grace and the
beauty of its plumage. it is much de
sired as an ornament in hall or niche
in the residence of those who can afford
To pay a high price for it, and once the
taXidermists are permitted to set at work.
the profit will be such that the extinction
of the bird is assured. Thanks TO the
efforts of bird lovers and those who
would see our fauna preserved for coming
generations, together with the wise ac-
ton of Legislatures heretofore. the great
blue heron has been protected for meRsk
years in every state where birds are
tected at all. 1t is still so protected
,E in Ilor
where. under the new law, it may be shot
by any one as soon as IL appears this
spring, and especially while il is nesting
and in its richest plumage. It's destruc-
tion in New Hampshire is assured. unless
the law is at once repealed, and neighbor-
ing states will be seriously affected at the
same time. for the magnificent bird is
one of long flights. II will be of little
avail for Maine and Massachusetts to
protect the blue heron, If 1t is to be shot
at will in New Hampshire, and the law is
one of which our neighbors have good
reason to complain.
The charge is made that the blue heron
eats fish. II may readily admitted that
it does when it can catch them, but
careful Investigations have shown that
it eats more minnows than trout. and
vastly more of tadpoles, nevis, frogs,
snakes and other reptiles than of all
kinds of fish taken together. Its destruc-
tion OF fish is but a slight matter for IL
is not numerous in New Hampshire. and
never can be. even under the most fav-
orable conditions. 1t is however, rare
and pleasing feature of the shore of our
lakes and ponds, and it should be pre-
served for the pleasure of the tens of
thousands of visitors to whom it 1t an
object of interest. New Hampshire can
not afford the unique and unenviable dis
tinction of being the state in which this
rare and beautiful bird the wonder of
every farmers boy and the favorite of
poet and painter, is doomed. The law
should be promptly repealed at the pres
ent Observation-Disclosures Union
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

Bettering her previous record by three
quarters of a knot, the new torpedoboat
destroyer Wake, built at the Fore River
Shipyards, made 80! knots over the Prov
incetown course Wednesday in build
ers' trial. The weather was misty and
conditions Were otherwise unfavora BILE
during the greater part of the time. The
fast run was made primarily to test the
water and fuel consumption and it was
stated after the trip that the boat kept
we'll within the contract allowance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
Pedestrian Match at indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind. April The
sdallN and nightly grind IN he national
six days walking and RUNNING match
had not changed materially tin stand
inS of the leading contestants tonight.
The HoaSland- Dinccn team maintain
ed its lead, having covered NJ miles
and II laps. and the Hulihdu- Crooks
team continued in second place with
II miles : laps
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
Harry Steinfeldt. tho 1,afer

Harry Steinfeldt, the veteran third
baseman of the Chicago National
League team, was sold Wednesday to
st. Paul of the American Associa-
ton Steinfeldt who has played with
Chicago since 1905 has said he would
retire from baseball and enter busi-
teas In scfhcinHdA a&sa,sA
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

The Ohio House Wednesday passed the
Winters public utilities bill. under which
the State Railroad Commission is given
stock control over all public utilities. in
cluding steam and electric railroads. and
rate control over utilities. save those
which get franchises from city councils
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06
Vice Pres. Corral Wants to Leave Town

Mexico City. April 5.--The applica
ton of Vice President Corral for leave
of absence was given its second read
ing in Congress today and will come
up for decision at tomorrow's session
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-06

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act uluclily when the time came. thar
they had had no chance L. consult my
one beforehand.
'.Th.n he. said. We'll now We 3ra se.-
ing some of opil, friends 50 as +, get il
fixed nm ask,S, him whey H.. came
~ Us. said. .V'hv do Won come Ia rso'
meaning the Harvester co. He said
We'll. ynlI ucnpIe arr, insf-a as much iutar-
eSted as any of us in havin. th.. rirht
Kind of a man AT Washinpton.'
Il mink rcplfad. We won't have
ANYTHING to do with that matter at an
He said: WHY NOT / said: 'Simplv he
cause we are not in that sort af business.
and ". had sonr discussion back and
forth and | remember | asked him hnW
much ne was getting from his different
friends. He said: Wei, of course We can
only go to a few big people. bur if abont
10 IF us put IN S1GHg apiece that will
eleaH it up
''ts | left he asked me To think il OYER
made no rcply II that | lust walked
lway."
After more questioning BY ATTORNEY
HoalcE. tho witness reluctantly gave the |
name Of The, man to whom he alleged Mr.. |
lines asked that the money bc forward |
ID if contributed.
'lie told me to send the money to Ed |
ril1eu." Funk tcstincd
I'D Tildcn is president of the National |
Packing Co. isn't he9" h was asked.
II understand so" Funk answered, but |
ls said he had never met the man in his |
ife.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-13
PAYMENT BY COUNTY
For the County Farm I'm
prOVementS.

Improvements to the administration
building and the women's quarters of
the county infirmary practically have
been completed and appropriations
sufficient to meet outstanding claims
of contractors who constructed the
buildings were made on Friday after.
noon at the meeting of the county
council. The east wing of the adj
ministration building was torn down
and in it's place was constructed an
addition which provided a dining room
for the inmates, a kitchen and boiler
room. The woments building was re-
modelled by converting the old dining
room into sitting rooms. The heating
system was also entirely changed, not
only being greatly improved but also
arranged in a more convenient manner
and also in a way which will make a
saving in the coal supply possible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-13
A CONSTABLE SAYS
HE WAS THREATENED

In arguing upon the merits OF the
demurrer to the complaint which he
filed, the attorney for the defendant
in the case of Chapman against Clay
to recover horse. said that Chapman
had attempted to drive Clay. who is
constable off his place. About a
year ago Chapman had trouble with
creditors, the attorney said, and that
Constable Williamson had visited his
farm and was chased off the place by
Chapman who welded corn knife.
Clay told his attorney that Chapman
threatened him with even worse
treatment than he accorded William
son. The constable, it seems. was not
greatly frightened, but did not attempt
to remove the horse until after dusk.
and then without the knowledge of
Chapman. The compliments attor.
ney endeavored to show that the com.
plant was good and Judge Fox with
held his judgment until Monday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-13
Public Sale of all the Real Es-
tate in Richmond Formerly
Owned by the Evansville &
Richmond Railroad Co.

Under the order of the Circuit Court
of the United States, the Receiver OF
the Southern Indiana Railway Com
pany will offer at public sale at the
Court House in the city Of Richmond,
Indiana, commencing at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, the 18th day of January, 1911, all
the real estate formerly owned by the
Evansville & Richmond Railway Com
pany in the city of Richmond, Indiana,
and now owned by the Southern In
diana Railway Company. located along
the south line of South &c" street
from 9th to 18th streets, consisting OF
about so desirable lots. All sewers
are made and all the streets except one
are made Also cement walks. curbs,
and cutters.
A brief description is as follows:
No l. Lot No. &C. being SO feet front
by 202 feet deep to an alley located
on S. W. corner of 9th and &c" streets.
No ?. Strip of land 100 feet front
on east side Of 9th street, by 1908
feet deep along the south side of &C.
street, to an alley.
No. 5. Strip of land 100 feet front
on west side of 10th street, by 120.7c
feet deep along the south side of &c
street, to an alley.
No. 4. A strip Of land of the east
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-13
GRIPPE EPIDEMIC
GRIPS THIS CITY

An epidemic of grippe and severe
colds. similar in it's severity to that
which has been plaguing New York
City for the past several weeks, ex-
lists in the city. according to physi-
clans. They attribute the change in
the temperature to be responsible. de-
claring that people are too apt to ex-
pose themselves by leaving a warm
room without proper protection from
the outdoor air.
No fatalities have been reported as
a result of the last epidemic. A long
continued spell CT cold weather is re-
garded by some physicians equally as
good as any of their own medicine.
At the present the 1t is estimated
that there are thousand cases OF
grippe in the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-13
SPRUNG
IN SCHENCk CASE
Young Clerk Tells of Joy
Rides He Had with Wom-
an Now Being Tried.
(American News Service)

Wheeling. w. Va. Jan. lS.-Prose-
cution in the case of Mrs. Laura Farms
worth Schenck brought out the alles-
ed biggest surprise of the trial this
afternoon when it called DAME; Phil
lips to the stand. Phillips is declar-
ed by the state to have been the
sweetheart of Mrs. Schenck and it is
alleged that she took long automobile
rides with him and lavished a great
deal of her husbands money on him.
Prosecutor Handlan questioned Phil
lips.
DO you know Mrs. Schenck?'
I've known her two or three years. I"
How did you meet her."
she frequently made purchases at
the store where l was employed"
Were you intimately acquainted
with herr"
II knew her very we'll"
Dis she ever invite you to take au-
tomobi:e rides with her."
Often" he replied.
Phillips said at first the invitations
nocent pleasure trips. but they became
closer aud closer friends. He said
they went alone and named several
meeting places. He said Mrs. Schenck
always provided refreshments, which
usually consisted of beer and sand
wiches.
Did not your relations with Mrs
Schenck become criminally intimate?'
demanded Mr.. Handlan of Phillips.
After the court ruled that it would
be proper for the jury to hear the re
ply, Phillips said, Your Honor, l de
cline to answer that question as N
| would incriminate me and put me in
disrepute." The witness then test
| fled that before January 1910, his re
lations with Mrs. Schenck were not
| of a criminal nature. He said Mrs
Schenck talked to him about a divorce
and of a probable death Of Schenck
and said that her v<sits to his store
embarrassed him.