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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Parachute Jumper
Eludes N. Y. Police.

New York. July Rodman Law,
parachute jumper and all-around dare
devil, added another achievement To
his long list Yesterday afternoon,
when he leaped into the East River
from the highest point in the roadway
of the greensboro bridge The height
from which the descent was made was
about 1876 feet above the river, and the
parachute with which Law was equip
ped, failed to open. Had the jump
been made on land 1t would have been
Laws last. As it was, he straighten-
ed his body when he was a few feet
above the water, pressed mis- hands
close to his sides and hit the surface
with hardly splash.
Law thinks a lot of the parachute
lie uses 1t is one of his own inven-
ton. and he says the reason il failed
him was not due to any fault in con-
struction but to the small height from
which he jumped The parachute has
been tried several times. and has al
ways worked successfully.
About 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon
Law and a companion drove out to the
middle of the bridge in an automobile
and stopped not far from a corpulent
with his hands clasped behind him. Be
fore the guardian of the peace was aware
of what was taking place Law scrambled
from the machine, mounted the rail of
the bridge and sat adjusting the ropes
of his parachute about his shoulders.
Hi, therel Come down out of thatr'
the policeman called. Some one had
eluded him and committed suicide from
r1t ltoG mt. a auA and
he had visions of a glimpse of the car
pet in the commissioners office.
Law. who has face remarkable for
| its boyish innocence. turned around and
asked in surprised tone; What was
| that. offieer?n
Come down out of that. | sayg the
patrolman beloved, as he made for the
railing.
Law grinned some more. Come and
| take me down." he retorted, and as
| the stout patrolman was about to
seize him he slid from his seat and
| shot like plummet toward the wa
| ter. Ten feet above its surface the
| parachute opened. and had the jump
| been q hundred feet higher Law
| would have landed like thistledown.
| He released his grasp on the trapeze
bar as he neared the water and 'ker-
| ehunkede in as neatly as a small boy
popping into a swimming hole.
| A tug had been in waiting for the
\ jumper, and on it was a battery of
moving picture machines. 1t set out
| from shore the second Law left the
bridge. but IL was 10 minutes before
! it picked him up. Law is a strong
swimmer however. and while he was
fully dressed and wore a pair of
heavy shoes il bothered him not n
bit. When the tug came alongside he
was calmly swimming on his back,
holding the parachute cord in one
hand and gently keeping himself
afioat with the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
DETROIT SLIME.
Continued from Page one.)

When arrested, today. 1t is said he turn
ed over $1,000 and made complete con-
fession. Schreiter, who. it is claimed hg
the authorities, engineered the affair
was arrested in his Office. He had not
received any money. but the officers
claim that he went to the Office with
the detectives who were acting under the
guise of Wabash Railroad officials. TO
get his money and discovered the Officers
who had just arrested Gilman. 1t is
said he also made a statement to the OIL
ficers. The detectives claim that the
have caught their men not only with
marked money, but by telephone testi-
mony and Photographic record.
The investigation which eliminated in
the arrests, today. has been going on
since February, when rumors of graft
in the eouncilmanic body began to as
sumo serious proportions. Mayor Willlaia
B. Thompson sought the services OF de-
teetives and Andrew II. Green, a prom1-
nent manufacturer. agreed to finance
the probe Soon after the investigation
was begun the Wabash Railroad appliee
for the closing of a Detroit street on the
ground that it wanted TO erect q ware
house and otherwise increase it's snip
ping facilities. The application was heiu
up in the council for a time. Then sue
denly the council granted the applica-
ton by vote of several members, VINO
had previously opposed the measure.
Meanwhile the Burns operative, VINO
represented himself to be a land agent
for the Wabash, had been at work lie
had entered. according to the charges,
into negotiations with the secretary OF
the common council committees.
Eventually it was decided. II is alleged
that several who had been opposing tue
street measure would withdraw their OPP
position for 800 each. Some OF the alder
men. however. are said to have held our
for more. 1t was then agreed that dil-
ferent amounts, If necessary wouia DC
allowable. and then the aldermen began
TO draw their money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
LOYAL" EMPLOYEES PROTEST.
Seek to Prevent Granting Demands OF
Striking Elevated Employees.

Boston, July ga protest against
the granting of the demands Of the
striking employees of the Boston Eie-
waited Railway Co, was made, tonight,
in the form of a petition from the
..loyar' employees which remained with
the company and formed an organiza-
ton of their own.
The Iumored terms of settlement to
the effect that the company would
take back all the strikers and reinstate
them in their old positions is vigor-
ously opposed in the petition which is
addressed 10 the officials of the COM
pany. The petition states that the 10y
al employees demand to know If the
men who have been loyal to the COM
paiIy and submitted to insults from
strikers and the public While perform
ing their duty are TO be superseded by
the so-callcd strikers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
To Investigate Rebellion.

washington, July 26.-An Investigation
to determine whether any persons or or
carnations in the United States have been
engaged in fermenting rebellion in Cuba
or Mexico was directed by the Senate
when 1t adopted the Nelson resolution.
Senator Smith of Michigan will head
a Subcommittee of investigation. Sena-
tor McCumher, Dillingham;, Shiyely and
Hitchcock will be the Other members.
Senator Nelson's resolution was intro
duced because of reports that American
interests had been furnishing money and
arms to Mexican insurrectos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
ETHEL SMYTH DISCHARGED.
Sufrasette Leader Gains Freedom by
Non Appearance of Witnesses.

Oxford, Eng. July 26.--Dr. Ethel
Smyth,. the Suffragette leader. who was
arrested, on July 49, on a charge OF COM
piicity in the attempts to burn down
the historic residence of Lewis Harcourt,
secretary of state for the colonies, at
Nuneham Park, on July 10, was dis
charged by the police magistrate. today,
owing, to the failure of witnesses to
identify her.
Two women were seen on the grounds
of Mr.. Harcourt's residence by the night
Waterman, and one of them, Helen
Craggs. was arrested, while the other
escaped. Miss Craggs was carrying a
quantity of combustible material and
spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Yachts at Farthest
Point OF Cruise.

Boothhay Harbor, Me, July 26.-The
fleets of the Boston and Portland
Yacht Clubs reached the farthest east
point of their annual cruise, when the
Golden Rod of Boston led the numer-
Gus sails into this harbor, today. The
fleets made a 22-mile run, today, COM
ing from Winnegance bay, light
scutherly breeze prevailing.
The Brownie of Boston was the only
yacht in class A, which in class j.
the Bignon, A. c. Coupay. captain, OF
Boston, won first place and the Tuni-
poo II, c. A. Cooley. captain, was sec
ond The handicap given Gwendolin,
of Portland George G. owen, captain,
enabled her to win first place in class
c, over Golden Rod, which ranked
second.
Tomorrow, the fleet starts ON the
returns run, going out to Peaks Is
land in Portland harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
THE FRESH AIR CURE

Both by day and by night it is nee
essary to have enough Oxygen from
fresh air 10 keep the blood pure and in
best condition to repair waste and 50
maintain life. If confined by day.
sleep In open air at night. well pro-
tectpd OF course by suitable clothing.
II the liver or bowels become slug
gish take a proper dose of Il. T." At
woods Medicine occasionally to pre-
vent congestion. Ii is safe old fans
lily remedy.
II have used H. r. Atwood's Medi
cine with most excellent results and de
most heartily recommend them. feel
sure that the T.. f. Atwood's Medi-
cine IS very beneficial in eases of Dys-
pepsia, Headache. and vomiting"
Mrs. Minnie II. Packard,
Monmouth. Me
3s cents AT al dealers
Il. r. MEDICINE CO, Portland
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-
was then insane and that it would be
unsafe 10 set him free.
.'1n June. 1909, another writ of hapeas
corpus was sued out in his behalf, an
exhaustive inquiry was had into ms
sanity and a lucid opinion was writ
ten by Justice Mills, in which he de-
cided that he was then insane ana
that 1t would be dangerous 10 the pub
lie peace and safety to grant his dis
charge.
1.-THE present writ was obtained 10
secure the release Of Harry x. Thaw
on the ground that he is now sane
and the question of his present sanity
or insanity was the subject of an in
quiry occupying IS days, during which
he had the aid of the most able and
faithful counsel.
My whole duty is fully performed"
said Justice Keough. when 1 decide
the single question presented for de-
cision. namely: Is Harry *. Thaw at
present sane or insane and would his
release be dangerous To the public
peace and safety
Having listened to all the testimony
] am Of the opinion that Thaw is still
insane and that his discharge would
be dangerous to public peace and safe
ty.p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
New Way for Weighing Mails.

Washington, July 26--Legislation
for new method of weighing the
mails, with big reduction in compen-
sation to the railroads for carrying
mail matter is provided for in a bill
introduced, today. by Senator Bone,
chairman of the Senate committee on
postofTices
The Bone bill would authorize,
among other things. the postmaster
general to ascertain the actual cost to
the railroads of carrying the mails
and TO base the governments pay
mants upon this sum, with six per
cent. added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
McNamara's Friends
Unable to Help Him.

San Francisco. July 2e.-That James B.
Mcnamara, serving a life sentence in
San Quentin penitentiary for murder, il
held in solitary confinement in an eff
fort to make him confess further details
of that conspiracy. was charged. today,
against Warden John f. Hoyle by a del
egation of nationally prominent labor
leaders.
Warden Hoyle denied the accusation.
told the committee that Mcnamara was
in the solitary because he was recall
citrant. and assured his guests that their
visit would neither lengthen nor shorten
McNamaras punishment, which has al
ready lasted 20 days. or twice the usual
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
OIer Declines to
Submit Ice Books.

washington. July 2G.-Wesley NJ
oler. president of the American Ice Co,
TODAY, declined to submit to federat
grand Jury here the books OF the com,
pany for the last six years To be useo
in connection with an antitrust lnVes-
tigation of the companys aaairs, lie
expressed n willingness 10 produce any
specified book. but said an experience
in New York several years ago In SUD
hitting all the books of the company
had resulted in some of the hooks be-
ing lost.
Mr.. oler left with the grand jury the
oompany's local contracts and was then
excused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
For Dissolution of
Packing Companies.

Washington, July 26.-Details of the
plan of the meat packers for dissolution
of the National Packing Co. were pre-
scented to Mr.. Wiekersham by Jas. IL.
Wllkerson. United States attorney at
Chicago The department of justice Is
not yet prepared to say if the plan is
satisfactory.
Ralph Crews, counsel for the packers,
assured the attorney general that the
assets of the company have been actually
divided among the Swift. Morris and Ar
mour interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Emperor Comfortable.

Toxic, July pa bulletin issued at
noon, todaY, on the condition of EN-
peror Mrtsuhito says.
After period of restlessness, ear
Her in the day. His Majesty is rest
ing easy. His temperature taken at
9 o'clock, this morning. was $751;, pulse
100 and respiration easy.
THE general condition of the pa
tient is somewhat improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Grain Inspection and Gradine.

Washington, July Ex-senator MeCum-
ber's bill to provide for the inspection
and grading of grain entering into inter-
state commerce and to secure uniformity
in standards and classification was or
dered favorably reported by the Senate
committee on agriculture. The bill pro-
vides for the establishment of grain
inspection and grading bureau in the
department of agriculture.
The bill calls for the appointment of in
spectors at shipping points.
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RoosEvELT's SPEECH.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

nection. he said. he favored the estap-
lishment of minimum wage scaie loi
women and he added that later II prop
ably would be necessary to make SIM
liar scale for male workers. Ills pro
posal of a guarantee of six-day wo,N
and S-hour shifts, he restricted 10 'hs
continuous industries like the stee.
mills. in which work is Kept up -
hours day and seven days a week'
Col. Roosevelt mentioned these two
measures merely as illustrating ,ns
kind of legislation he believes shouia
be adopted to meet the conditions nov
existing. He said it would De looiish
for him to attempt to see ~ yeai
ahead or to say that he knew JUS
what steps should be taken 10 prihs
about a solution of al the ecohoiiiie
problems which have been raised, nut
it is possible, he continued to see ihe
first steps and after they have peei
taken il will be easier 10 see WHAT
should be done next.
Democratic Proposals Denied.
the proposals of the Democrats, Col.
Roosevelt said, were futile, he citeu
the Stanley congressional investisa-
ton as illustrating his point Referring
to the recommendation thar no cor
poration be permitted to controi aois
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Kitty Hawk II Wins Again.

Detroit, Mich. July 26,-Kitty Hawk IL.
winner of the 4o-mile cadillaqua free
for-aIl motor boat championship, yester-
day. today, wo the Clement Studepaker'
Jr.. trophy for the fastest measured mile
made ON the Detroit river with a time
of / minute. II 20 seconds, or o.42 miles
per hour.
The record is the fastest official time
ever made on the Great Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
COMPROMISE ON WOOL BILL.
Unexpected Action on La Toilette
Measure interpreted by Underwood.

Washington July 26-The Senate's I'M
expected passage of the La Toilette wool
bill presents situation upon which Ma
jority Leader Underwood of the House
thinks the two branches of Congress can
agree.
Mr.. Underwood, also chairman of the
House ways and means committee, to-
day, said he thought there would be lit
tie difficulty in reaching a compromise.
In this event bill almost identical with
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put OK CT by the court uhtli shoiuagt
but declared, they said: You are do
itg this to embarrass me in my at
tempt to clear up the situation"
Louis crese,s Testimony.
There was a dramatic session of
the coroner's hearing. this afternoon.
at which Louis Crese was the leading
figure. His testimony was the first
which has been brought out at the
hearings relative to the actual Staying
of the gambler. Crese said he had
arrived in New York the day before
the shooting to look for job and
was near the Metropole just before
the assassination. He said a large
gray automobile was standing there
containing a chauffeur and one other
man. Four men stood near the "mur-
der car"
They said TO me-" declared the
witness, What do you want here
/ did not answer them and they said:
Go away and mind your own BUSH
ness A man came from the Metro
pole and put his hand to his hat. As
he did this the men scattered TO the
street. A man came from the hotel
behind the man who gave the sigma,
and then the four men in the street
started shooting"
Did you see anyone there whom
you now see in the court ROOM"
asked District Attorney Whitman.
1t was a dramatic moment. Scarce
Is sound was audible as Crese rose
from his chair and surveyed the faces
s before him. Then he raised his hand
and pointed to "Bridgie" Webber.
The witness said he had been
afraid to tell all this before. He adj
United he had run toward Shanley's
after the murder meeting a police
man going toward the scene of the
assassination. Weber. he said, was
running on the opposite side of thu
street
* Il started running after the shoot
ing, he declared. 1.-THE shots did not
! come one. two, three, but nearly to-
gefher. Weber as he was running
spoke to some man as he passed. It
! was nearly as light as day and saw
him plainly
49, At this point Coroner Feinberg held
Webber without bail for the inquest.
IT was Immediately afterward that
sack Sullivan. the news dealer known
as king of Newshoys," became fur
Their involved in the case.
W. Sullivan rode in Lieut. Beckers auto
mobile with that officer lew hours be-
fore the murder and left the car at 9th
Havenue and 42Rd street, in the immediate
Vicinity of ."Bridgie 'Webber's place
He was recently arrested as a material
witness.
crese was asked to so through the
court room and see if he recognized any
more men.
The witness, In company with a detee-
tive, scrutnized all the faces but shook
his head until he came TO Jack Sullivan.
EAfter careful inspection of sullivan he
declared that the news dealer had been
lat THE scene Immediately after the shoot
ing. Sullivan's arrest followed shortly,
ION a charge Of homicide
Crese left police headquarters late. to.
day, accompanied by two detectives, who
We're instructed not to leave him until
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning, when he
viii be taken back to headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
SIC, 200 to Fight Army Worm.

Washington, July 26.-The Senate came
to the rescue of Southern farmers, to-
day, by passing a resolution appropriate
ing Immediately $4,000 to check the raw
ages of the army worm in the states
where crops are threatened. This was
supplemental to the appropriation of 5000
which the House and Senate have voted
to expend for the same purpose.
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KILLED IN RioTING.
Miner Loses Life in Battle with Dep
uties in West Virginia.

Charleston. w. Va, July 26.-In a
riot. today. at Mucklow. in the dis
turbed Paint Creek mining district.
one miner was killed when a party of
men on strike and deputies engaged
in battle. Hundreds of shots were ex-
changed.
Orders were sent to West Virginia
troops in camp at Mount Gretna to
hurry to the trouble zone. battalion
left the summer camp in Pennsylvania
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Reveridae May Come to Maine.

Portland. Me, July 26.-It was am
nouneed, tonight. that partial arrange
ments had been made for Ex-senator
Beveridge to address the convention of
the Progressive party, which is to be
held in this city, next Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

French nobleman, tonight, fell down the
elevator shaft in a home he was visit
ing and died from his injuries, few
hours later.
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Prohibiting AduIterated Seeds.

Washington, July pa favorable re-
port on the House bill to prohibit the
admission to the United States of certain
adulterated seeds unfit for planting was
authorized. today, by the Senate COM
mittee on agriculture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
For Mail Transportation.

washington, July 2s.-Two new ocean
contracts for service between New York
and Venezuela were signed, today, by
Postmaster General Hitchcock. Both
were with the Atlantic and Caribbean
Steam Navigation Co.. for 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
Alaska Civil Government.

Washington, July 26-The House ter
ritories committee considered the Alaska
civil government bill, today. and refused
to agree to the senate's elimination Of
the proposed Alaskan Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27
knuts Nelson to Bun Again.

St. Paul, Mimi, July 26.--knute Mel
son will run again for the United
States Senate and will file his inten-
ton with the secretary of state of Min
nesota within the next two weeks. This
was stated by Senator Nelson in let
ter received at the state Capitol, to-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Forest fires still are raging near
Skasway, Alaska. and high wind is
] spreading the flames. The loss of
wood and timber is very large. Korn-
castle. famous tourist resort in
Mountainside, 1900 feet above Skag-
way, WAS destroyed by fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

prices. Not one prospective business
buyer, SO far as can be learned. has
male an offer for any parcel higher
than that of Mr.. Rockefeller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-27

Immediately and is expected at the
Giant creek mines by noon, tomorrow.
All is reported quiet, tonight.
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TAX BILL.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

sion, Ii viii go back to the House
for the approval of that body.
The excise measure would levy upon
all persons, firms or partnerships
an annual tax equal to one per cent
of net income in excess of $4,000.
Senator Cummins' permanent Tariff
Board amendment, which was carried
once, yesterday, and then lost in the final
upheaval when the La Toilette bill pass
ed, was attached to the excise bin by
a vote of IS to 80 All of the Democrats
except Pomerene of Ohio voted against
the Tariff Board while all of the Repub-
licans except Hepburn of Idaho support
cd
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ON SCENE.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

Win completely in the murder were
pat oAer by the court until Monday,
but declared, they said: You are do
irg this to embarrass me in my at
tempt to clear up the situation"
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is DENIED.

CONTINUED from Page one.)
The Holt County sentinel., 1912-02-16
About Oroadclo ths.

Though fashions may come and 90,
though weaves vary and dress goods
Of many and various kinds be adopt
ed by that whimsical parsonage,
Dame Fashion. broadcloth Ia always
In favor. II 10 one Of the aristocrats
OF the dress goods realm and It's place
10 always assured.
This year the tendency In broad
cloths IN toward those with a very
high luster-the more brilliant and
satiny the sheen, the better madame
will like her cloth.
Smart autumn suits are Of broad
cloth, deliberately acknowledgement
ly with handsome silk braids, often
with rich and deep't0ned velvsts,
But not alone for suits and tailored
costumes is br0adcloth In demand
For handsome wraps, street coats,
evening garments and afternoon toi'
lettes broadcloths will he fashionable
The Holt County sentinel., 1912-02-16
Notice OF Election.

Notice Il hereby given. that there
viii be an Annual Meeting Of the
Stockholders Of The Citizens Bank
Of Oregon. Missouri, held at the Office
Of The Citizens bank In Oregon,
Missouri, on
SATURDAY, FEB. ~, 1912,
al y O'Clock a. m, for the purpose Of
electing five directors for the ensuing
year, and transacting any and all
business that may come before said
meeting. by order Of the President.
j. A. kREEK, DANIEL ZACnMAN,
Secretary Of Board. President.