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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25

The schedule as adopted is as fol-
lows: The passenger conductors on
through runs Will receive an increase
of % cents day; baggagemasters, 10
cents; rear brakemen or flagmen, -
Gems. middlemen, the same. This ap-
plies to the trainmen on the through
runs on the passenger trains on the
three divisions.
On the Mountain division the freight
conductors will receive an advance of
% cents a day. and all freight brake
men Is cents a day
on the Portland and Eastern division,
the freight conductors will receive an
advance of cents a day, all brake
men - cents a day.
In the crews in the Waterville ward
the general yardmaster and night yard
master will receive an advance of %
cents day: the foremen of the day
shifting crews, 10 cents a day; the dav
switchmen and yard brakemen. 10 cents
a day. On the night crews the fore
men of the shutters Will receive an ad-
vance of 20 cents, the switchmen and
yard brakemen, % cents
The corresponding crews in the Ban
gor freight yard will receive the same
advance.
In the Nanceboro yard the night and
day yardmasters will receive an adj
vance of 30 cents a day. The switch
men and yard brakemen, both night
and day crews, 20 cents q day.
An advance to equalize the wages with
those received by the crews of the othe~
yards was made in Portland Lewiston
and Auburn. Lewiston lower yard. Bruins
wick. Bath and Rockland.
Pilots on helping engines on the Noun
tam division will receive an advance OF
% cents a day.
1t was also settled that II hours is ;,
constitute a days work for all men en-
ployed on the freight trains, and for the
yard crews, 10 hours.
Regarding the overtime work il was ar
ranged SO that overtime is 10 commence
alter the men have worked II hours and
81 minutes for freight crews and for tn,
yard crews the overtime will commence
when the men have worked 10 hours ana
81 minutes. When the men have worked
30 minutes over the IL or 10 hours ac-
cording to the work. this overtime il not
to be considered.
The schedule will go into effect at tho
beginning of the new year
rms schedule was presented to the
management. Dec. 3 and as far as the
most important points Were concerned
was agreed to by the management of the
road without question.
Under the new schedule the Maine Cen
trail employees now have the same hours
as those of the Boston & Maine men and
receive in some cases higher wages.
At The meeting these officers We're
installed: w, NJ. W. l. Sterling; Y. NJ,
agent, H.. \. Wright; p. n, 4. f. Dun
bar; conductor. J. a. L. Terrico; chap
Der: /. G.. Archer Taylor; o. g., EIec
Peltier; physician. DIR. J. II. Knox
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
EXAMINERS STATEMENT.
Some Peculiar Transactions by Bank Officials
Unearthed and Strengthened Out.

Boston, Dec 24-National Bank En-
aminer d. G. Wing, who, last week,
was appointed temporary receiver OF
the Globe National Bank. gave out a
statement, tonight. in which he says
that in the course of his regular eXami-
nation of the banks affairs. Sept. 9, he
found 5000, 900 of Globe Bank checks
outstanding, which did not appear up
on the books President Charles II.
Cole admitted this to be personal
loan. Feeling that to close the bank at
that time would cause dire results, Mr..
BigeIow. the only director within
reach Mr.. Cole and Mr.. Wing went to
Washington and laid the matter before
Comptroller Dawes.
Mr. Wing then says: MIR. Bigelow
agreed to personally guarantee that
Coles shortage should be made good
to the bank at once. Cole having turned
over certain securities TO him, and
Messrs. Clark and Coolidge assisting in
guaranteeing Mr. Bigelow. The comp
troller of the currency directed that
Mr.. Cole resign a once. that the whole
matter should be laid before the direc-
tors, and that l should at the proper
time report the fact to the district at
torney.
AT this time Messrs. Coolidge and
Clark We're each borrowing not more
than $4,000 of the bank, with plenty
Of security, and each had about $4,000
cash on deposit. Mr. Bigelow owed not
more than that and had more than
enough on deposit to pay his loans. On
the following Monday. Coolidge and
Clarke gave Cole $4,000. Cole added
1920. 900 of his own money and repaid
5000. 900 of the 100000. The balance of
$500. 900 was repaid in three days by the
sale of Coles securities. part being
bought by Coolidge and Clark through
their respective brokers. The banks
assets were thus bettered by $500, 900 in
cash.
About a month later the facts so far
as known were laid before the full
board Of directors and further investi-
cation showed that there were $780,
900 more of checks outstanding, not on
the books. and that the indebtedness
Of the Lowell Arms Co. was really
much in excess of the amount shown
by the books. and that Mr.. Cole per
scnaIIv was himself the holder of near
Nv $500 900 of the Lowell paper.
..There also was found an apparent
overdraft of the Squires amounting to
s525. 900 in addition to their regular loan,
which itself was in excess of 100000
limit Mr.. Cole admitted his response
bilitv for this overdraft, either to the
hank or to the Squires and turned over
70 the bank his own security, including
the Lowell paper owned by him to Sc
cure the entire Indebtedness for which |
CONTINUED on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
CASE NOT SETTLED.
Delth of York Child, Fairfield,
to Be Further Investigated.
County Attorney Small Believes Guilty
Parties Can Be Located.
Officers Will Keep on Case. In Spite OF Mrs.
Ashe Escaping Indictment.

Madison, Ne. Dec. 24.-(SpeciaD.-
County Attorney Small said, Saturday
evening, that the Ashe incident is not
yet closed in spite of the fact that the
Somerset grand jury refused to find an
Indictment against Mrs. Ashe, who was
charged with numbering the 3-year-old
child of Ruel York.
In speaking of the action of the
grand jury, he said he believed that
body of men acted perfectly right and
proper. The analysis of the stomach
of the child presented at the session
of the grand jury showed that the
stomach contained traces of arsenical
poisoning, but not in sufficient quaint
ties to have caused the child'S death
The kidneys also contained traces of
arsenical poisoning. The contents of the
stomach also showed signs of arsenic
Not enough of the contents of the
stomach. he said, We're examined to
gain a good idea Of the quantity of the
poison.
When asked what would be done in
the case, County Attorney Small said
that the matter would be further in
VeStigated. He did not think that any
thing could be done in time for the
present term of court. but said that
The officers would go to work on the
case in a short time, searching for evil
dence.
When asked if the county would EN-
ploy a detective in the case. he said
that nothing of the kind would yet be
done, but he believes the officers will
not have the slightest trouble in bring
ing the guilty parties to justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
COMING TO SENSES.
The Foolish Run on Portland Savings Bank Is
About Over.

Portland, Me. Dec 24.-The run on
the Portland Savings Bank continued,
Saturday, in a mild form. A few out
of-town depositors are drawing out
their 500. but otherwise than this the
pany received. Saturday morning. from
Boston. $4,000 in bills, and with this
amount they will be able to meet all
demands The affairs of the bank are
in good shape. and it is expected that
the excitement will soon cool down.
Excitement of Friday extended to
some Of the other institutions, and
about S15 600 was drawn from the
Maine Savings Bank. 1t is estimated
that about $4,000 was taken from the
Portland Savings Bank during the run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
THE MAINE CENTRAL
Gives Its Trainmen a 10
Per Cent. Advance.
The Schedule Accepted by the Broth
erhood Of Railroad Trainmen.
will Go Into Effect Ian. I. and Is a Welcome
New Years Gift.

Waterville, Me, Dec. 24.-(SpeciaD. -
The schedule granting an increase Of
about 10 per cent. to the majority of
the trainmen on the Maine Central was
accepted at a meeting of the Brother
hood of the Railroad Trainmen, this
afternoon.
This schedule, asking for the Increase
agement of the road, about two weeks
ago, when the grievance committee, Of
which w. !. Sterling is secretary, with
the other members, went to Portland
and held consultation with the man
0gement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
Mr.. BOUTELLE At HOME.
Has Comfortable Day Saturday. and His Re
covery Is Hoped For.

Bangor, Me-. Dec. 24-Congressman
Charles A. Boutelle, who was taken i'll
in Boston, Thursday, was brought to
his home in this city, Saturday morn
ing, accompanied by his brother and
daughter, Miss Boutelle.
The party was met at Brunswick by
DR.. d. A. Robinson, the family physi-
clan.
Mr.. Boutelle passed a good night and
slept several hours. He passed COM
Portable day, and did not seem to be
much fatigued by the railroad journey.
Strong hopes are entertained of the
congressman recovery.
Many inquiries We're received during
the day as to his condition from friends
in this and other states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
DEATH DUE TO ALCOHOLISM.
Lewiston Woman Found Dead and Another
Dies from Same Cause.

Lewiston, Me. Dec. 24.-Mrs. Mary
Conley was found dead in her house
on Lincoln street, late Saturday night.
Mrs. Joanna Hurley was found in the
same place and said that Mrs. Conley
died. Friday night. Mrs. Hurley was
very weak and was taken to the hospl-
tai. where she died. this morning.
Both women. it is said, had been in
toxicated for about 4 week. DIR. a. Nj.
Garcelon pronounced death to be due
to alcoholism.
Coroner James Vaughan. after max
ing a careful examination with the aid
of the police department. deemed an
inquest unnecessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
rOzIeRS' MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Coroner's Jury Says Heart Disease County
Attorney Will Further Investigate.

Belfast. Me, Dec. 24.-The jury which
was summoned by Coroner Charles
Coombs for an inquest upon the death
of George A. Tozier. whose dead body
was found in the road near his home,
Thursday morning. under apparently
suspicious conditions, has reported that
death was the result of exposure and
heart disease.
The county attorney, however. is dis
satisfied with the verdict, and will
make further examination of the body
TWO physicians. whom he has sum-
moned, will assist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
Boston City Funds in Globe Bark.

Boston, Dec. 24.-The city of Boston
had a total of $370,0S976 on deposit IN
the Globe bank when its doors closed,
Thursday.
City Treasurer Turner gave these
figures to the public yesterday. though
he did 50 reluctantly as he believed It
would do no good to have the facts
generally known. The city's deposits
were classified as follows:
City treasurer's general account, $685.
933.O4: sinking fund commissioners
regular funds, $50 1888; water works
fund, income. $3.50, 69239.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
Two Bodies Washed Ashore.

Newburyport, Mass. Dec. 24.-The
bodies Of Capt. F. w Sargent. and
Engineer Nathan Johnson, who We're
lost on the steamer Laura Marion,
which was wrecked on Newburyport
bar last night, were washed ashore,
late last night, by the surf and were
taken in charge by the medical exami-
rer. The body Of Capt VIM. ]. Pettin-
gill the third man on board the craft,
is still missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
ALL HANDS OUT.
The Little Steamer Laura Marion Founders
OF Newbuyport Bar.

Newburyport. Dec. 24.-The 3S-foot
steamer Laura Marion Of Groveland
foundered on Newburyport bar, last
night. On board were her owner, Capt.
Frank w. Sargent; the engineer
Luther Johnson, both Of Groveland
and the master. Capt. William ]. Pet
tingill of this port. all of whom I'M
doubtedly went down with the steamer,
as portions of her small boat have al
ready been washed ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
SNOW AND COLDER.

Washington, Dec. 24.-For Maine:
Snow, Monday; colder in western por-
tions; fair, Tuesday; high easterly
winds shifting to westerly during Mon
day.
Massachusetts,: Colder, Monday;
fair in western, rain turning into snow
in eastern portion; fair, Tuesday; west
to northwest gales, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
VISITING CONGREssMEN.
Representatives Loud and BurIeigh Pay North
Abingdon. Mass . a Visit.

North Abingdon, Mass, Dec "a
congressman Loud of California. and
Burleigh of Maine, We're in North
Abingdon, Mass. Saturday. Each has
a sister residing in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
100000 SHORT.
EXPIRES. Cole of Globe Bank,
Boston, under Arrest.
Charged With Appropriation and En-
bezz|ement Of Nearly a Million.
All Boston Astounded- Son Says the
Charge Is Absurd.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 24.-Charles
II. Cole. formerly president of the
Globe National Bank of Boston, is I'M
der surveillance at hotel in this city
Mr.. Cole is charged in a complaint
mailed, yesterday, by the Boston au-
thorities, with appropriation and en-
beZzlement of 5000, 900 on four counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 24.-Local Forecast:
Rain, clearing during the morning;
colder; fair. continued cold, Tuesday:
high west to northwest winds, dimin-
iShing in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25
An Unknown Schooner Ashore Near Mon
mouth Beach.
New York, Dec. PA report comes
Continued on page p

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises, stings,
sprains. DR.. Thomas Ecectric Oil re-
lieves the pain instantly. Never safe
without it.
mon, wed, fri& Wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-25

Dr RuIls Cough syrup always
cures colds a neglected cold may ter
inmate in consumption. Cure your cold
in time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-06
A. Excellent Game.

The high school foot ball team and the
Bellaire Tigers contested for supremacy
In this city Saturday afternoon, and
had II been contest between two OF
the large college teams 1t could not have
been more exciting. In the first half
the Bellaire boys succeeded In making
touchdown, which caused their root
ers, who were not few in number, to go
wild. The Bellalre boys. however, nf-
ter working the touchdown dropped the
bill. which did not allow them m at
tempt at goal. The score ut the end
OF the first half was to In favor Of
the Tigers. In the second half the high
school boys came up with blood In their
eyes, and after continually pounding
their opponents line succeeded In
reaching the ten. yard line, where they
lost the ball. When the Bellaire boys
secured the ball bad tumble was
made on the first down, and by the ex-
cellent work OF Luther Lewis in break
ing through their line and securing the
ball the high school team succeeded In
making their first and only touchdown.
They tried at goal, but failed. and the
game ended with tha score tied, to O.
1t was a hard Tough. game, and prob
ably one Of the best ever seen in this
city. Had It not been for the weakness
Of the local team at right half back
and center the score would have been
different,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-06
pE11A1RE HAPPEN1Nes.
Matters of Interest in the Metropolis
of Belmont County,

of Belmont County.
D, H. Darrah and Or. D. W. Boone
are home from the bench show and field
trials OF bird dogs. held last week in
Green county, Pa. Both had their dogs.
and Mr.. Darrah carried off first and
second, prize with his two In the bench
show, and won third in the field trials.
These in contest with dogs from sew
eral states stamp Mr. Darrah's dogs as
among the finest in the country. The
doctor is crestfallen, but says 1t will not
happen again. He'll get one thas can
carry blue ribbon II takes him year.
The contest OF the electric light com
panles here will serve TO bring out a
full vote tomorrow II there was no
election. and 1t has taken on considera-
bic warmth In the discussions OF those
Interested. This Is likely to aggravated
from now until the polls close.
With two special local issues to vote
upon in BcllaIre one the electric light
franchises, the other an issue OF bonds
for new city building, added to the
general Interest in the election this year,
It will be strange II any votes are left
al home In this city
The Young Mems Club have their new
quarters nicely furnished and carpetted,
the rooms are well lighted and they are
open every evening. A number OF bus
| mess men contribute to the support OF
this resort and will be glad to con-
tinue II.
Albert Lawrence. n genial and clever
Democratic leader. has been keeping his
weather eye on the pulse beating polit-
iCally In this region for day or two.
He is one OF the original Mclean men.
l.. Il. Emerson, chairman Of the Re
| publican county committee, passed
through BellGire. on his way home, Sat
urday evening. He Is confident OF a
good vote and fair victory tomorrow.
Fred Bingel will leave to-day for the
south, where he takes place In new
steel works at Birmingham, Ala, Frank
Collard will go to youngstown this week
to take place In the mill there.
Two unfortunates filed places in the
lookup Saturday night, one Of whom
was rather a young boy. Both were
let go yesterday in charge OF General
Remorse.
Hon. C. L. Weems was just the man
to close the Republican campaign in
Bellnire. In his smooth, easy manner
he sent home some incontrovertible
facts.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Strahl Will en-
terrain the Twentieth Century Club on
Wednesday evening,
Carlos Kelly goes to the preparatory
department OF Washington & Jefferson
college to-day.
The young son OF John Blaney was
buried yesterday afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-06
Wheeling League.


Secretary Fette, OF the Wheeling
league, has prepared the tournament
up to and including the NTH weeks
games. Miller, the Osceola player,
who has rolled but one game, continues
to lead, but It's only a freak average,
and knOko and SarYer, with 1853, are
the real leaders. The averages follow:
Miller, osceolas, ~ l74: Knoke.
Wheeling, (12), lGS; saryer, Emlgrents,
Q2), 1853; Stevenson, Wheeling, (1b),
1877; c. RAIDER, All Ailkes, (12), 167: Tur-
K, (12), 1876; G. Fette. OsceolaF, (6), 1853;
Franz. Bmlgrants, (12), 1863; Campbell,
Wheeling, (l2), 162; Arndt, All Alike,
1852; Balzer, All Allkes, Q5), 1gl; Hack
man, Il. x. X. K, (9), ISL; Kraft, All
Rioters, (l5), ISL; Emblem, Rough RI
ders, (l2), 161; Zimmerman, X. X. r.,
(3). 100; Falck, Rough Riders, Q2), 100;
Modar, oscoelas, (9), l59; Handlan,
Wheeling, (l2l, 1s9; p. Bearley. Emil
grants, Q6), 1853; Bycott, K. K. K, (9.
157; H. Bearley, Emigrants, 10y. 1871;
ceolas. (6l. 154; Marschner, Wheeling,
CI2), i64: Wilhelm, OsceOlas, Q2), 1853;
Stein, kissing Bugs, (l2), 1852; Rahr. All
Allkes, (l5), l52; Carroll, X. K. X, 90,
ISL; ]. Shafer, EmIgrants, (3). 1850;
Cochran. All AlIkes. t12lA 149; C. Norte I.
man. osceolas, d2), 14e; Evans, K. K.
A., l2), 149; w Brasch, All Allkes.
(3), 14S; +. carp. kissing Bugs, (6), 14S;
Long, kissing Bugs, Q2l, 14S; Junkens.
Rough Riders. 15). 147: BeiSwlnger,
(15), 14f: All RoOters, 49,, 14B; Ross,
Kenmores, go, 1916; McDonald. X. K. K,
(5l. 146; Alexander, Rough Riders. 90,
1876 -Alller. Kissing Bugs. Q6),, l45;
Brett. De Shacks. (12). las; Springer,
Kissing Bugs. (6l. IA; Hazlett, Ken
mores. Q2), 144; Henderson, Kenmores.
(6), IA; A. Fette, 0Bceolas, (6), 143;
Wagner. De Shacks, Q5). 143; Quicker,
Osceolas, (6l, 14S: Remple. EmIgrants.
(15), 142; Henning, Rough Riders (l4),
l42; Plankey, All RIOTERS, (0, 142;
Beckett, Rough Riders, (9), 142: Ebel-
ing, All Rooters. [l2), 14l: Stanley, All
RIOTERS, C2), 14O; Bone, Kenmores. Q2l,
40; Martl, All RIOTERS, l2), 1883; f..
Brasch, All Alikes, 49,, 1879; w. Hall,
All Rooters, (3), 1856: Druschel, Kissing
Bugs, (9), 1874; Beltz, All RIOTERS, (0,
1874; r. carp. kissing Bugs, (69, 1888;
Moody, De Shacks, (9), 1872: Roth. X. X.
X, (6), 1872: BrImIson, De Shacks. (15),
Rahr, Kissing Bugs, 15). 1870; McCol-
Tough, Rough Riders, lS). $50; Peterson,
X. K. K, (6), 1870: Beiswlnger, Ken
mores. (9), 1870; Hoffmeister, Kenmores,
(6), 1879: Drum. Kenmores, (6), 1873; H.
Rahr, Kenmores. (9). 1874; Kahn, De
ShaclSs, 6), 1923; Dannenberg, De
Shacks, (e) 121; Reitz. De Shacks, 10y,
120; Bremen, Kenmores, (9l. 119; Hoff-
meister, De Shacks (3), ia; Mann, De
| ShaCks, (S), 10I.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-06
.THIEVES All WORK.
This Time Elm Grove is Visited
and Some Booty Is Secured
STOLEN PROPERTY DESCRIBED
And Nay Aid in the Apprehension Of
the Thieves The Wheeling Police
Department Is Informed, and a
Strong Effort VIII be Made to Run
Down the Criminals-A Saloon and
a Residence Were Entered.

The epidemic OF theft continues una
bated, Notwithstanding the vigilance OF
the authorities both in Wheeling and in
the surrounding communities. Yester-
day morning two more thefts came to
light, both in the suburban town Of
Elm Grove, east Of the city.
At some hour early Sunday morning a
thief or thieves, probably the latter, en-
tered the saloon of Fred Hartleib. in
Elm Grove, and secured considerable
booty, including $15 in currency from
the money drawer. revolver. a well
worn blue overcoat and smaller articles
of less value. They secured entrance
by prylng open a window.
Probably the same persons figured in
the visit to THE residence Of w. t.
Chambers, also in Elm Grove. Here
they raised a window that had not been
fastened, and secured easy entrance.
The stun secured here included a
rough black overcoai. having blue
velvet collar and green lining with yell
low stripes; $45 in paper money, IS or 81
in silver, and check for $50. The lat
ter was drawn by Kennedy, Fitzgibbon
& Company in favor of F. H. Taylor.
The firm named is located in scio, Ohio.
After communicating with Chief Glenn
ans, Of the Wheeling police department,
payment on the check was ordered
stopped.
The chief and his men are working
hard to rid the community of these
thieves, but there appear to be 80 many
Of them and they distribute themselves
over SO much territory and are working
SO smoothly that detection is u difficult
matter.
West Alexander and other towns out
the pike, in addition to Elm Grove,
complain of visits from the light-finger-
ed gentry. Rewards for their capture
will be offered by the West Alexander
authorities.