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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
A Mute Witness in
The Dynamite Trial.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. ga battered
ivory-handled umbrella that had survived
an explosion was produced, today as
government exhibit at the dynamite
conspiracy" trial
Thomas Berger of Pittsburg foreman
of a bridge construction company, ldentl-
fled it as having been found after an
explosion on railroad bridge at Day
ton Ohio. May 3, 1908
Il notice you are examining the han
die. What attracts your attention to it?''
asked United States District Attorney
Charles w Miller
Il see on the handle engraved the mi
tails F. c." replied the witness.
1t was the umbrella which the govern
ment charges Edward Clark of Cinein-
natl carried when he attempted to blow
up the bridge, which he held over the
dynamite to protect it from heavy rain.
The government asserts Clark after
Clark at the opening of the present trial
pleaded guilty.
The Indictment alleges that Herbert S.
Hooking. Acting secretary of the Inter
national Association of Bridge and struc-
tural Iron Workers. assisted Clark in
preparing for the Dayton explosion
A dozen foremen of construct II firms
testified about explosions,
Judge Albert b. Anderson. before
whom the As men charged with illegal
transportation of explosives are being
tried, rendered several rulings in answer
TO objections raised BY the defence. lie
ruled that evidence concerning all the
100 explosions referred to by the govern
ment, including the Los Angeles Times
disaster, might be introduced as show
ing motive. He said conspiracy al
ready had been proven by the pleas of
guilt on the part of Clark and Ort1e r.
McManigal. but the jury was to deter
mine whether the remaining defendants
We're implicated.
The court stated further that the gov
eminent had undertaken to show that
the object of the conspiracy was much
broader than the mere transportation of
dynamite and ntro-glycerine, that the
explosives We're being transported to de-
stroy property and to enforce a reign
of terror against contractors who main
tanned the "open shop" As showing the
scope of what evidence might be offered,
the court cited decisions which grew out
of a railroad employees dispute. The orig
inal purpose of the employees, the court
said, was not to obstruct the United
States mails, but as an incident of the
execution of the conspiracy TO tie up
other trains, the mail trains We're OBJ
strueted, and the United states supreme
court held that all the acts constituted
a conspiracy to ohstrnet the mails
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with quotations lower than has been re-
ported for some time past. There were
no quotations received from London for
the past two weeks. but late adyices
from Liverpool quoted live cattle selling
at 9AGl0lc. dressed weight, including the
offal. Shipments from the States were
very light, From New York there were
200 cattle for London and 50 cattle and Is
sheep for Bermuda From Boston, dur
ing the week. Swift & Co. shipped on the
Canadian, destined for Liverpool, 100 Ca
madam cattle and 1872 States Sheep The
condition Of the cattle trade between the
States and the English market shows no
change; if any at all 1T is not fatorable
to states exporters, and there is small
expectation that there win be muchstraf-
fic for the next few months
HORSE. MARKET.
Boston. Oct. ga good steady
trade in horses was the report from
the Sale Stables during the past week.
The demand was not vigorous, but it
was sufficient to pretty thoroughly
clean up the supplies, which were
moderate, and to hold prices firm The
most urgent demand was for horses
weighing from 1850 lbs. upward, but
for horses of lighter weight thesmar-
ket was dull and slow. There Is not
very large amount of seconds on the
market. as the continued warm wealth
er has enabled owners, buying horses
for summer use, to keep them at work
later than is usual There Is a small
call for good driving and combination
horses. but one of the sale stables are
to have special sale, this week. of
over $50 horses, including all kinds
of harness classes, and this is the first
big sale of the kind, this year.
Quotations are unchanged in the
general range. The best heavy draft
ers, bring from $325m450; medium
weight drafters at $25O@325; heavy
wagon and express horses at $3.50
225; milk team, light express d and
general delivery horses at $13iN and
upward.
"a Atsthe City Sale Stables wheeler
iNloE,l yeen x celsofered express Gear
loads of green horses, which irle|td
ed about 100, head of all kinds of
horses There were also entered so
aeclimated and seconds. The sales
were quiet. with value steady.
WEIGH & Hall & Co. sold l express
and freight loads of green horses,
and a few seconds. The trade. was
slow. but there was no decline in val
ues received.
]. C. Keith, at his Brighton stable.
offered express carloads of country
horses and lot of seconds were on
sale. 20 horses were sold for log
ging in New Hampshire. One car
load was shipped to Ohio, and the
rest were sold to the local trade. There
was no change in demand or vafues.
For the coming week. Mr.. Keith will
hold a big sale of speed horses. There
will be offered $50 horses of high class.
and this sale will be the first of the
kind at the Brighton yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
"Wars' Among Sugar Companies
Described in Federal Trust Suit.

New York, Oct 2@2-.tWars' among
sugar companies for tie control Of
large interests and the regulation of
prices of the staple i'll this country
from 1876 to 1891 We're described at
length, today by August Spreekles,
president of the Federal Sugar Co, in
the federal suit 10 dissolve the so-eall-
ed Sugar Trust.
- Mr.. Spreekles. a son of Claus Spreek-
les. who founded the California Sugar
Co. was general manager of that COM
pany in 1883 when he testified today.
his refinery. and a refinery of the
American Sugar Refinery Co, were
the only two plants west of the Mis-
souri, river. For three years the two
worked under an agreement by which
his company sold four-fifths of the
sugar in the territory mentioned ana
the American ene-tifth, with prices
held two cents a pound above the New
York market through, q freight rate
ARRANGEMENT made With the railroads
In 1885 Hawaiian planters, said Mr.
Spreckles, obtained control of the
American Sugar Refinery Co, and
War began on the Pacific coast that
carried prices below the cost of pro-
duction
Two years later, said the witness,
John E. searles came to Claus
SpIecl5Ies with a proposition That the
California Company go into a new
combination to be called The Sugar
Rehner3es Co. Claus SpreclSles refused
to join the new company. said the WIT
ness, but informed Sieafles that II tlle
Sugar Rehneries co. would eonline us
operations 10 territory east of Missouri
the California CO. would agree not 10
invade that territory.
Mr.. SpreekIes said nothing iufthsI
was heard from Searles. but shorty
aftervard the new combination heugtnlS
the American Sugar Refinery Co.. WIN
its plant west of the Missouri. and I'M
nlediately his father Ietaiiated y
building the factory of the Spreekies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
EuLoeIzEs PRESIDENT.
Sec. Wilson Speaks at Hart, Mich.-
No Reference to Progressivcc.

Hart Mich. Oct, 22-secretary of Ag-
rieulture James Wilson. in a speech to-
night, in behalf of the election OF Presi-
dent Taft and other Republican candi
dates. discussed protection versus free
trade and also deliberately reviewed the
accomplishments of President Taft's admin
istration. He eulogized the President for
procuring Progressive legislation and
giving the country safe and stable adj
ministraton avoiding international troubles
and conserving the interests of the people
in every particular so that there had been
no check to prosperity"
Mr.. Wilson made no reference to the
Progressive party.
Republicans" said Mr.. Wilson, believe
in protection to the extent of the difference
of the cost of production here and in the
countries that sell goods here. The Demo-
Gratis do not believe protection eonstitu-
tional, as they have repeatedly said in their
national platforms. The country has tried
both parties. From 1898 to 1897 it had
low tariffs and industrial distress. Since
1897 we have had protection and very
great prosperity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

Sugar Refining Co, ut Philadelphia.
The witness said he was made general
manager of this new plant and that
another war was declared, which
kept sugar prices below cost until late
in 1890.
About that time a report from the Su-
gar Refneries Co, petitioned him for
peace, the witness continued, and for
six weeks prices scared and both compa-
MES made money ! thens without warnings
the opposition company suddenly broke the
market, and later he learned that Fran
els c. Matthlessen, the representative who
had asked for Peace had been forced
to break his agreement through pressure
from Searles and the Havemeyer interests,
who, the witness said. Matthiessen told him,
threatened to organize another sugar COM
pany if the fight against Spreekels was not
continued.
Later, said the witness, Searles went to
California and Sput proposition to the
older Spreckels that the Hayemeyer inter
els Co As a result of this conference. the
witness said Searles, Fl. 0. Havemeyer and
T. A. lIavemeysr bought 40 per cent. of
the stock and the western sugar Rehnlng
Co. now the so-ealled trust, was organized.
Shortly Afterwards. Mr.. spreekles said, he
resigned as the general manager of his
fathers company.
why did you quit" asked United
States Assistant District Attorney Knapp.
Wei II seemed said Mr.. spreckels,
that l didn't please anybody with my con-
duct OF tie eompanys business, so ! quit,
My father wrote me that the Trust was
Of my refusal to heed sug-
gestions as 10 prices and amount Of melt
ings, aud / said to myself that the minor
ity never should control the majority and
when, itsd did so. was time for me TO get
out. =
Mr.. spreekles will resume his testimony,
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
Bridgeport Woman Murdered at
Stratford, Ct.-=-Tbree Arrests.

the woman got in the car. After trav-
cling several miles Hall was ordered
to stop his machine and the five men
and the woman got out. Hall was
then told to turn around and come
back for the party He proceeded 10
do so when he heard five shots. Hall
put on full speed and came to STRAIT
ford. where he notified the authorities.
Constable Judson, Deputy Sheriff
Williams and others got into the au-
toEo5ile and drove TO the spot. on
the way out they arrested one of the
men. In the meantime the Sheldon po-
lice had been notified and they ar
rested TWO other men.
The woman's body was found along
the roadside with five bullets in her
head. The three men We're taken to
the Bridgeport police station.
Chauseur Hall says that all in the
party had been drinking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
, TROOPS STOP RACES.
No Gambling, Says Gov. Marshall, az
Porter, Ind, Track.

Chicago, Oct. Mineral Springs race
track at Porter Ind. tonight. is in the
hands of state troops. They have orders
from Gov. Thomas R. Marshall to see that
gambling on the races is prevented. The
troops arrived at the track, today. with
three-days ratons.
Three companies of militia took charge OF
the track after 1t had been decided by tho
owners of the course to make an attempt
to hold the races. When the horses appear
ed from the paddock for the first race. they
were halted by the soldiers with fixed bay
onets and the races were called of.
The troops also halted all spectators as
they appeared at the gates. Those who en-
tered before the troops arrived were de-
tanned in the enclosure for more than an
hopr In he number were about 80 women
A conference of owners considered court
proceedings 10 restrain the government
from further interference but iinal de-
cision was not reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

Stratford, Conn, oct. pa woman
later identified as Rose White Of
Bridgeport, apparently an Italian.
was shot to death, tonight near
the Putney cemetery, several miles
from here, by members of a party of
five men, said TO be from New York,
but who have been living in Bridge
port for the last few days. Three, of
the party have been arrested They
give their names as Joe Bueonna, Jo-
seph Notes and Frank Prizzieneni. all
of New York. The other two members
of the party are still at large. All the
men are said to be Italians.
Two members of the party went to
Bridgeport garage. tonight. hired 4
large seven passenger automobile and
secured William Hall Of Bridgeport as
a chauffeur. The party stopped on a
side street and three other men and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

very large number of Gamers and
bolognas, which sold off and dragged
some higher grades with them. AGood
oxen and steers were unchanged. The
best that were offered, which were
not the choicest grade, sold from 7@
7Ac.. with good cattle 61a Gp7c. The
best heavy cows brought 5@6c, with
fair to good 445c., poor to ordinary
3@4c., and Gamers and bolognas 2Hs
@2&c. Bulls sold from SO a5Ac.
Veal calves We're in good supply at
the yards, with the demand not par
ticularly heavy. The average was
from 7@Sc with some choice heavy
veals at Sm9c., and poor, light calves
6@7c.
Hogs declined fraetionally ranging
from SmSa4c., but the demand was
good at the decline. Receipts were
fairly heavy at the yards and the
packing houses We're better supplied.
Sheep and lambs We're in larger
supply at the yards, and the market
was unchanged at 2l2@31Ac. for sheep
and 446hc. for lambs.
The barns were well filed with
milch cows and the market was quiet.
The best heavy mixers sell readily
at $6O@1oo. and ordinary COWS go
slowly at $S0@60.
The live poultry market was steady
with no change in quotations. Fowl
quoted at lac, broilers at f4p15c., and
roosters at lie.
SALES AT THE YARDS.
Beef catt1e-J. NJ. Philbrook sold
steers of $3.50 lbs at nc. and steers
Of 1920 lbs. al &c. j. O'Brien sold l. COW
Of $40 lbs. at &c. COWS of 1900 lbs. at
3Ee, cows of 2S00 lbs. at Sc F. w.
Wormell & Son sold Il COWS of S040 lbs
at &C. A. Wheeler sold cows OF $50
BIS. at 3.45c j. d. Neylon sold 10 cows
of $3.50 lbs. at Sc. and cows of SSSC
lbs. at SIC C. |. Rich sold l COW al
&c, cows at SIC, and cows at 2Ac
A. p. Brown sold 2 cows at &c, cows
at 2S5c, and , Gamers n 224c. II. j
Carney sold 9 cows at -kc. and L
cows at 212c. J. w. Ellsworth sold
bulls of $500 lbs. at 4Ac. and II COW:
of $3.50 lbs at Sc II. F. Whitney sold
COW of 1880 lbs. at &c, COW of 103'
lbs at Sc and 81 on, / COW oiA11I0 lbs
at SIZE, COW of 700 lbs. at 4c. and 5
on and cows of 1850 lbs. at 3S4c.
Veal oalves-H. F. Whitney sold
calves of $50 lbs. at 615c. r. H. Savage
sold : calves for $12 Minis & Holbrool
sold 60 calves at sc. w. w. Mills solo
% calves at Sc. j. w. Ellsworth sold l.
calves at Sc. H. J. Carney sold
calves at 712c. C. 1. Rich sold.2 calves
II 50 each. j. OBrien sold / calf foi
SIS. j. ID. Neylon sold 80 calves, aV
10 lbs. at 71ke. D. A. Walker sold
calves for $40. S. f. Winch sold calves
ny. lis lbs. at 715c.
| Hogs-F. w. Wormell & Son sold 2
| hogs at S.S5c and 2 boars at &c. c. l
Rich sold hogs at Lac. and l stag a
| &C. j. u. Neylon sold 7 hogs, 1850 lbs, al
| SIC w w Mills sold IS hogs at Sic. d
A. Walker sold hogs, 100 lbs, at Lie
| and / boar, $40 lbs, at sc. Minis Hol-
| brook sold 4 hogs at Sc, r. II. Savage
sold hogs av. $50 lbs. at SIC.
| sheep and Lambs-J. NJ. Philbrook sold
40 sheep at SIC and so lambs at &C.
| Mich Cows-H. f. Whitney sold
mixers from $30l70. J. ID. Neylon sold
mixers to average $50 each. III. J. Can
| ney sold 1 mixer at SIS, at $3.50 and a
springer at $685.
FOREIGN CATTLE TRADE.
! The English beef markets are weak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
NATIONAL HOME.
omeer Of the day. Capt. Snow.

officer of the day, Capt. Snow.
Nelson Holmes. member of the guard
force has resigned and left the Branch
on furlough to Carlton, Fla.
( Joseph w Isldridse has returned to the
Home from an extended furloush passed
In Boston.
Charles f. Lathe. late Co +, LIST n II.
Cav: Charles b. Harmon, late Co. G,
s2d Me. INF; Alvin A. Lowering, late Co.
/, LIST N. II. II. A., and Warren L. Brad
dock, late Co. II. 9th Mass. Inf, for
mer members. have been admitted. arl
Matthew NJ Bradley, late Marine
Corps Frank Il. Hatch, late Co a, LIST
N. j. Cav, and William Hunt late Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
Lambda Iota Club Meeting.

The meeting of the lambda Iota Club,
Tuesday evening, in the parlors of the First
Baptist church was largely attended, many
members of the Ladies Aid and others
who attended the supper earlier in the eve
ming remaining to the club meeting. A
pleasing entertainment under the direction
Of Miss Bess Charles was given. Ice cream
and cake we're served and the entire eve
ming was a pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
NO MORE TAG DAYS.
Mayor Harrison of Chicago Puts Par
tial End to the Nuisance.

Chicago Oct 22.-Chicago will never
have another general Tag day" for char
ity In future girls and women will not
be permitted 20 solicit money throughout
the city, according to a decision of Mayor
Harrison, today. Opposition to girls solicit
ing charity funds from pedestrians has
been expressed by leader of the past Tag
days and Mayor Harrison finally declared
that there should be ne more general Tag
day collections. Collectors may operate in
territory adjacent TO the charity they wish
to aid, but no one is to be permitted to So
lett in the heart of the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
NOTHING SUITS HIM.
La Toilette Will Vote for Neither Taft,
Roosevelt or Wilson.

La Crosse, Wis, Oct. 22-Senator
Robert M La Toilette in a speech here.
tonight, declared that he would not
vote for Roosevelt, Taft or Wilson He
compared the suppression of COMPETE
ton through the growth of trusts to a
huge cancer. the treatment of which
requires great sill.
ut is no job. for a Bull moose, -
said Senator La Toilette, land judg-
ing by what has happened in the last
four years. it does not seem to be a
job for ans easy going man. A fellow
over in New Jersey has been running
a hospital NTH pretty good success,
but he has not treated cancer.
81 propose to pursue an independent
course twill not vote Tor any of these
three men, y.gs.s,s, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
WINTHROP.

An enthusiastic Progressive rally
was held. Tuesday evening. in Town
hail by the Progressives, the hall be-
ine well filed. Dr.. F. II. Badger pre-
sided. The speakers were Geo. $. Nc
Carthy Of Lewiston and Rev. II. E.
Dunnaek of Augusta. They confined
themselves chiefly to the tariff and
trusts, their remarks being frequently
ard literally applauded. The Winthrop
Band furnished music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
Funeral of Late Miss Alice Wood.

The funeral of the late Miss Alice c..
Wood was held, Tuesday afternoon, from
the residence of William Wood, Brunswick
avenue, Rev. Robert S. Pinkham officiating
The bearers were e. r. Laid. A. j Burns
and T. T. Russell OF Gardiner and E. l..
Sanborn OF Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

March-"Hon. John +. Hill" Theme |
overture" Festival, Carl
Waltzes-"La Serenata'' Gtalianl. Jaxone
Selection from "1'he Girl and the Gov
ernor,' Edwards |
Novelette," snow Queen" Salzer
MedIey-"fhe PAGER, OHare |
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Republican Rally. Oct. 25.

Flans Tor rally. Friday evening. Oct.
25. were discussed at the meeting OF the
Republican club held, tuesday >yeyening in
the rooms. Col e. c. Plummer of Bath
will be the principal speaker. Col. Plum
mer is known as fine speaker and the
Republicans are planning a big turnout to
welcome hiu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

Robefi Barr the Scottish novelist and
editor OF The fdler died. during Monday
night. of heart failure at his residence at
Nottingham, Surrey, Eng. He had been i'll
fer month. Rohert Barr was as well
known in America as in England. lie was
educated AT Toronto. Canada. and was an
honorary N. "A. Of the University OF Mich
igaps At one time he was connected with
The editorial staff of the Detroit Free
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

trict. left, Tuesday, for Boston, where he
will visit the Electrical show. He will call
on friends in nearby cities before return
ing to Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

Mrs Fannie chiswell left, Tuesday. on
the boat for Someryille Mass, whore she
win visit for several days and then go to
Waterbury, Conn, for the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
Brighton and Watertown Livestock
Markets.

Especially Reported for the Kennebec
Journal) Stock Yards. Oct. %, 1912.
MAINE.
At Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

rho Young Peoples class of the Free
Baptt Sunday school will give a Halo
we'en party, Tuesday, Oct. % in the new
barn of Elias Plimpton, II Willow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

The regular meeting Wednesday eve
ming. on the Mems Bible History class will
be omitted, owing to the absence of the
rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

Mrs. Weston Lewis and daughter Eleanor
left, Tuesday, for a short stay in Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

Mrs Langdon Quimby returned, Tuesday,
from week 8 visit with friends in Ha-
verhill, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

The w c. T, U. will meet, at 3 p. NJ,
Wednesday, with Mrs. S. w. Boyd, Winter
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

The aggregate of live stock at Brigh-
ton. Watertown and the local slaughter
houses.
This week: Cattle 40i3, sheep 10,01S,
calves 2646, hogs l4,96S.
Last week Cattle 1910, sheep IA, POS.
calves 1885, hogs 1886.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 242 sheep 2547, calves $50, hogs
1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23

T. e Ramsdell, chief inspector of the
New England Telephone Co., in this dis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
TONE OF THE MARKET.

There was large supply, but chiefly
poor cows. New York state sent q
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ronicht,s conrsrt Prnnran,.

f, 18th Mass. Inf, have been admitte,
to this Branch.