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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
ORDERS FROM WASHINGTON.

Washington, oct. Orders that no
American troops be sent into Mexi-
can territory at Piedras Negras with
cut specific instructions from Wash
ington, vent from the war depart
ment. today, To Brigadier General
Bliss. commanding the United states
border forces. Fluff adviees have been
received from Gen. Bliss and Counsel
Blocker concerning the situation ex-
isting at Piedras Negras as result
of its practical evacuation by the Con-
stitutionalists before the advancing
Federals, but the Washington admin
istration is confident that there will
be no developments To make neces-
sarg a departure from its settled pol
icy of non Intervention.
rs the result of several conferences
between Consul Blocker, Major Gale
we'll, commanding the American troo.,s
at Eagle Pass. Tex, and the Constitu-
lonalist otiiceys at i1iedras Nesras, il
vas arranged that the Constitutional
Ists would got attempt to destroy eth
er of the two international bridges
there. This had been demanded IN
the ground that the bridges we're nee
essary lie insure the safety of the
Americans and other foreigners in
Piedras Negraa. The instructions 10
General Bliss would not operate 70
prevent American troops from returu-
ing any fire that may De directed upon
them from the Mexican siae. such as
might be incident to the use Of force
10 defend Tie bridges ana keep them
open.
Several days age. Gen. Bliss was
authorized a his own request to take
care of any Mexican wounded of eth
er side that came across the river. This
authorization il was said at the state
department, was sufficient TO warrant
the general in taking under his own
care the six carloads of wounded Con-
stitutionalists reported to have been
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
SeveraI|njured in New York
City CIoudburst.
-Four Buried In Cave-in; ResCu-
et--1rattlc Tied Up.
Streets Of Newark, u. j., Inundat.
eds. 81 Inches In Two Hours.

New York, Oct. IA rain storm
that reached almost eloudburst pro-
portions, descended on New York, this
afternoon, establishing a record pre-
ciptation that flooded streets, tied up
the subway, hampered surface and ell
evated traffic in city and suburbs for
several hours and caused property loss
that can scarcely be estimated, to-
night.
Two persons were killed and set
eral injured. Four men We're buried
in a sewer caVe-in. but We're rescued.
Lightning played above the city and
struck an elevated train and several
buildings. setting fires which the de-
uge extinguished. coming trains
from all directions We're delayed SOM
of them several hours as cuts and
tunnels resembled rivers within can
yons.
Within the city the traffic conges-
ton was such that the resources Of
the transit companies and the ability
of the police To handle the crowds
were severely taxed. Brooklyn bridge
saw the greatest traffic rush in its
history. 1t was. late tonight, before
transportation officials announced re-
sumption of normal traffic.
There was little wind here, but
along the New Jersey coast there was
a gale blowing 80 miles and hour Rain
sweled the Passaie river nearly to its
previous record high water mark, and
the streets of Newark were inundated
Low!ymg Jersey meadows became
seemingly part of the river.
In New York the weather bureau
established in 1871. recorded a new fig
ure in amount of rainfall for two hours
when 1882 inches descended. Within
approximately L hours, ending at =
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Spouse was given by Hon. George D
Bisbee of Rumford, the president of
the convention.
Rev. George Merriam of Skowhegan
gave the annual sermon.
Rev. George Merriam.
Mr.. Merriam said in part: I'VE have
met for our annual convention, and
would bring YOU word in this auspi-
eious hour. In IL Samuel xiv:32, are
these words. Now therefore let us see
the kings face These We're the cry
OF . recreant son Absolom for his fa-
Their David Absoiom was am exile:
there had been Il family tragedy He
had been sent to Geshur. Sin comes
high in this world at the cheapest.
Our congressman have made the halls
Of the Capitol ring with their eoquence
on this particular subject. Our county
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Hurts of Ruffled Democrats
On the Tariff COnfereeS Re-
portSmoothed Magic Caucus

tariff bill. tomorrow. He said mo-
ton would be made first to agree to
the conference report and that then he
would move to disagree to the Under
wood cotton tax amendment and also
to recede from the Senate amendment.
With the bill thus disposed of, by the
Senate, the House probably would
agree to drop the cotton future tax
provision for the present and send the
tariff bill to the President.
Senator Simmons expressed confidence
that there would be no assertions from
the Democrats who voted for the bill on
it's original passage in the Senate when
the measure appears. tomorrow. A res
olution proposing to bind the Democrats
by tonights caucus was offered by Sem
ator Lewis of illinois. but was withdrawn
with the understanding that the binding
nature of the former tariff caucuses APP
piled to the entire consideration of the
tariff bill.
While Senator simmons expects to tine
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Three men We're injured, two seri-
ously, Wednesday,, when their auto
mobile shot over an embankment and
capsized in lot at Johnston, r. l.,
The accident was caused by the burst
ing of tire while the machine was
going at a lively rate. The men in
the car were Burton E. Kile and War
rem Slade of Providence and Henry F.
Farrow of Cambridge, Mass. Kile, the
most seriously hurt, has a concussien
of the brain and numerous decorations.
Slade received fractured elavical and
a scalp wound and Farrow bruises and
internal injuries. All were taken to
the Rhode Island hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
JAPAN AGAIN.
Thought Japanese Seek a
New Treaty with U. S.
Report Says Note Dispatched
From Toxic on Gal. Matter.
State Dept. Surprised as Present
Negotiations Were In Allegiance.

Washington. Oct. l.-Surprise WAS
expressed at the state department at
the report from Toxic that another note
bearing upon the California auti=alien
land legislation had been dispatched
to Washington. The last Japanese note
Presented, more than fortnight ago.
remains unanswered and it has been
assumed that the negotiations temno-
rarily would be held hy Mr.. Bryan I'M
til the return Of Counsellor John 3as-
set Moore, WHO mas been in direct
charge Of the spondenoc IA the
latest ohases. Mr.. Moore has Lien on
n months vacation and returned to
Washington. only today.
BY mutual agreement, the principals
have sought to maintain the strictest
secrecy as u she various steps n the
negotiations. Il Is reported he5e how
ever, that the Japanese government
has reached the conclusion thai It can
not successfully meet the contention
o. the state department that the Cali
sofn!a land law is net III conflict with
tho eSisting treaty and has decided
to seek He~ convention.
Unofficial information from Japan
indicates taat. Japan. instead % seek
ing TO substitute for the Knox treaty
Of 1871, an entirely new convention of
general scope + inclined .as.x for
an agreement that Will. in conventions
al TENS. recognize the right Of jap
anese land ownership in any state of
the United States on even terms with
the citizens of any other nation.
The attitude of the state department
regarding such a proposition remains
to be developed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Collector Gill, Port
OfB0ston, Resigns.

Boston, Mass, Oct. flames ID. Gill
of Springfield. collector of internal
revenue at Boston for the past i6
years, today, announced his resigna-
ton to take effect, Oct. 15 He stated
that his resignation was voluntary, as
he desired to devote his time to his
private business.
Discussing his retirement, Mr.. Gill
said that he expected to be out of
office, by Nov. l, al the latest. His
resignation was rendered Aug. Is.
1t was not DUE, he said. in any
sense to any intimation from Wash
ington that his resignation was want
ed He felt, however. that as he had
been a Republican all his life, and had
had voted for the Republican ticket in
all Presidential elections. his resigna-
ton would relieve the Wilson admins
tration and Secretary McAdoo of the
treasury department of any possible
embarrassment. He asked that his
resignation take effect, Oct. Is, or not
later than, Nov. l.
Within n few days, he had received
n reply from Secretary McAdoo. he
stated. accepting his resignation To
take effect, Nov. l, or at such time as
his successor might be appointed.
The collector said that when he
came into office IS years ago, the in
ternal revenue of the Massachusetts
district amounted to about S2,500,000
as compared with an average of from
$4,000 900 to ss,000,000 in the last few
years.
He said that during his administra-
ton the government had not lost one
single penney. The salary of the Office
is only $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Washington, Oct. 1.-Disaction among
Democratic senators which, today, pre-
vented final action on the tariff bill
was dissipated under the influence of
a heated caucus discussion, and, this
evening. the caucus approved the DILL
as reported by the conference commit
tee of the House and Senate. But six
Democrats voted against approving the
report.
The caucus decided to abandon its
position on the proposition in the bill
to tax dealings in cotton futures and
to leave the enire subject for later
legislative action.
Bob he amendmen of Senator Clarke
OF Arkansas written into the bill IN
the Senate and the less drastic admin
istration substitute presented by House
.eader Underwood and adopted by the
House will be thrown out by the Sem
ate Democrats.
After the caucus. Senator Simmons
said he was confident that the Senate
would complete its consideration of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Robert Askaw, u Negro. Wednesday,
at Los Angeles, Cal, was practically
cleared of any suspicion in connection
with the murder of Mrs, Rebecca p
Gay. Christian Science practitioner,
last Friday night. He probably will be
released in n few days, after he serves
a term for drunkenness. Persons who
saw a stranger lettering around the
murdered Wnman's office now declare
AskeW is not the man. a mysterious
Mrs. Wallace is now being searched
for. \ certain Mrs. Wallace known to
Mrs Gay, disappeared on the morning
after the murder, it was said, Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
YOUNG BAPT|STS REQUEST
DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS.
Meeting of Missionary at Bangor--Election
OF Officers of Different Societies-=Re=
pOrts=-ROutine Business==Hon. Carl
E. Milliken Makes Address.

Bangor, Me, Oct. IA formal re-
quest that the Young people of the
Baptist churches of the State be Civ
en- delegates representation at the
Baptist state Convention. was voted
this morning, when a request was
framed asking the State executive
committee OF the convention to allow
the young people one delegate to each
Society.
This was voted at the young peo'
piles session which was held, at $50
this morning, in the First Baptist
church. Rev. b. +. Chappell of Bath,
the president for the past year, pre-
sided and following the presentation OF
reports, this action was taken. There
was considerable discussion of the
Question and it was finally voted.
The election of officers of the younS
peoples society resulted in the choice
|of the following: President, Rev. w
IF. Sturdivant of Belfast; recording
secretary, Miss Harriet Cole of SedS-
wick; corresponding secretary, Miss
Ethel Fish of China, treasurer, K. ,.
Emery of Portland
During the young peoples session.
Rev. Herbert r. Whitelock Sunday
School and Young Peoples worker IN
1.-THE State Convention, spoke on the
session of the National Convention,
(which was held in Brooklyn, n. Y, in
July. He also presented plans for
the future.
Rev. B. r. Chappell, the retiring
president. who also attended the
Brooklyn Convention. also presented
some of his observations of the Ma
tional gathering of Baptist young peo-
pie.
| Business Session.
| The convention business session OPP
Iened at $50, prayer being offered by
Rev. r. l.. Olds of Dexter. The pas
tor of the entertaining church, Rev
George c. Sauer, presented welcome
in behalf Of the church and the re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Sulzer. They may be placed on the
stand in rebuttal. A number of other
witnesses have been served. it is under
stood, for the same purpose.
The final shot of the managers be-
fore resting was the testimony of John
3. Gray, member of the brokerage
firm of Fuller & Gray, which handled
the famous Account no 50o'' of Fred
eriek L. Colwell.
Gray testified that Colwell had told
him that this account was Gov. Sui
zers. Gray also said that he had con-
tributed through Colwell to the Gov
erner's campaign fund upon repre-
sentation that it would bring him bus
mess and that at one time Colwell said
Continued on Page Tweiye.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Theoretical War
Game Fought Out
On a Blackboard,

Newport, r. l.. Oct. 1.-Commanding
officers of the 20 destroyers which make
up the Atlantic torpedo fleet met at the
Naval War College, today, and fought
out a battle with chalk and black.
board Capt. William S. Sims. com
mander of the fotilla and in charge ol
the war game, and Commander William
V. Pratt, chief of staff, acted as UNI
pires. The problem was a search prob
lem similar to the one that will be par
ticipated by the destroyers, Monday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

The will of Mrs. Nancy Bristow
of Hopedale, wife of ex-Gov. Eben S.
Draper. was filed for probate, Wednes-
day, at Worcester, Mass. After direct
ing the payment of 500 each to the
servants in employ of testatrix at the
time of her death and for two years
prior thereto, and making specific be-
quests of jewelry, portraits and per-
sonal effects to her husband and chill
dren and bequeathing to the ex-Gov~
arnor the real estate on Main and Adm
streets in Hopedale, the will directs
that the residue of the estate be di-
vided equally among her children. Ex-
Governor Draper is named as executor
is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Oct IA disturbance that
was over the Upper Lake region, Tues
day night, is now off the New Jersey
coast, and moving northeastward. II has
been attended by rains in the Middle At
lantic states, the Lake region and south
ern New England. Temperatures are
above the normal generally In New
England Thursday, fair weather will
prevail, and generally over the East dur
ing the next IS hours. No important
temperature changes are indicated fol
any part of the country. during Thurs
day and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

After rifle battle with several citi-
zens, early Wednesday, a band of rob-
bers who had looted the vaults in the
First State Bank at Dardenelle, Ark,
escaped 1t was estimated their loot
amounted to several thousand dollars.
There We're about eight men in the
band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

bingham, Mass, oct. 1.-The inquest
into the death of Rear Admiral Joseph
Giles Eaton OF Norwell, whose widow
is confined at the Plymouth county jail,
awaiting trial on the charge of MUIR
der, is to be re-opened here, tomorrow.
District Attorney Albert S. Barker
of Brockton will direct the examina-
ton of witnesses, but he declined to
say, tonight, just what line of inquiry
is to be opened up by the proceedings.
At his direction, States officers John
II. Scott OF Braintree and John Condor
of Rockiand were given summonses,
today, for the witnesses. Some OF these
were fer service upon neishbors of the
Eatons in the village of Assinippi,
who have already testified at previous
sessions of the inquest.
When the inquest court convenes in
tie second district court room, under
Judge Edward b. Pratt here, tomor-
row morning, it will be the third time
il has been assembled since the mys-
FERROUS death of Admiral Eaton at his
home, on The morning oftdarc 8. Tbs
INQUEST was f'ga 1s frU Reid. =
the COURT ssu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Since the suspension of steam shovel
operations, the Cucaracha slide has ex-
tended completely across the cut to the
73foot level. so that when the water
is admitted to the probable lake level
o. e8 feet. oct 10, it cannot pass this
harrief
It is now proposed to ditch through
the cucaracha slide, when the result
ing rush OF water is expected to car
ry away a large portion of the obsta-
Gle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
THE WEATHER.
LOCAL RAINS.

Washington. Oct. Forecast for
northern New England; Cloudy. prob
ably local rains. Thursday: Friday. fair:
moderate to brisk east winds. Southern
New England, Rain followed by clear
ing. Thursday: Friday. fair; brisk east
shifting to west winds. Eastern New
York: Fair, Thursday and Friday; mod
crate west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
30 ston Force st.

Boston, Oct. THURSDAY. unsettled
probably showers. followed by clearing
Friday. fair; moderate variable winds
becoming westerly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
The Inquest into Rear Admiral
ephEaton'sDeath Resumed
Usual Secrecy Surrounds Action.

who had been brought from her homo
supposedly as an inquest witness The
district attorney admitted at that time
that there We're gaps i'm the. ease against
Mrs. Eaton, which he hoped later TO
fill and that the inquest probably would
he continued later for that purpose.
Some time after, the grand jury had re-
turned an Indictment against Mrs.
Eaton. charging murder by poisoning in
SIX counts, District Attorney Barker
gain convened the inquest court and
heard the testimony of several wit
nesses and again closed it temporarily.
officers connected with the govern
ment's case have admitted that they
do not as vet know where the poison
was purchased or by whom. Mrs. Eat
or's trial for the murder of her hus-
hand IS set for Oct. IL. at Plymouth.
Follow ing her indictment by the grand
jury, District Attorney Barker
nounced that Mrs. Eaton's mes
condition will be made the .subleto
careful iayestis-s sSsS" r. of>tk19f~-s
this e.-- and Nelairev~s
~ ene ..hr,.riade.. cay
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
1904

~. Cigar. Thirty-nine years eontinu.
aus Increased sales tells its own story
vNeeory, Manchester. N. n.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-10-20
Daily Horoscope
OCTOBER 20.

If you are born with this hirthdate
your governing planet is Venus and
your sign is Libra, meaning "scales.''
This gives a well-balanced mind. n
hearty body, great will power and
success in public careers.
1t is best for people of this birth.
date to follow the line of their talent,
for Venus gives power and light to the
talents of this nativity. Music, art
and the stage all open great opportuni.
ties for the Libra person.
Venus and Libra is assisted by R. y.
Peters, 521 Court street, in increasing
the opportunities. You can buy or
hear all the records of Aida before
seeing her at the concert. Then you
can select your favorites after hearing
her The characteristics of this birth.
date are enthusiasm, pride, love of
clothes, love of order and harmony,
and great attraction, for the opposite
sex.
The birthstone is an opal or dia-
mond.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-10-20
MARRIAGES.

BENGEN--RAKER.

John Benger, deputy warden at the
penitentiary, was married to Miss Pearl
Baker an attendant at the insane asy.
lum, yesterday, Rev. p. S. Knight Off.
ciating
The bridegroom has been an employe
at the Oregon prison for over eight
years. He acted as deputy warden un.
der Warden Frank Curtiss, and is con.
sidered to be one Of the most capable
prison officials on the coast. The
bride has been employed in the asylum
for some time, and has a wide circle Of
friends who wish her happiness.
1t is said that there are other little
stunts pending as the result Of Daniel
Cupid nosing about the asylum and tho
pen, and that before long at least three
employees Of the two institutions will
be ' jined as one"
The Baker.Bengen wedding took
place at the home Of the brides moth.
er, on Oak street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-10-20
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A lO-cent box means health happi.
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the children-their little insides need
a gentle cleansing, too.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-10-20
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