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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-05
SIMON CLOUGH.

Chairman.
TO the Republican County Convention
for kennebec County to be held Juno
4. 1872:
Respectfully represent the under
signed that tn" Republican voters Of
Monmouth held i legal caucus in said
| town On MAY ~, 1902
Tit simon tIoueh WAS made CHAIR
man ana Cyrus {. Richmond, secre-
;ary, ana the chairman ana secretary
We're made 4 committee to receive. sort
and count votes FOR delegates to bc
| elected by ballot.
That two tickets were votcl-onc for
Harry Il. Merrill. Reuben H. Howard
ana David Marston-the other for
| Ethan Little, J. II. Gilman and \. L.
Walker. Two ballots were taken.
Upon the FIRST ballot. each ticket re-
ceiVed 90 votes. Before declaring amy
eSult the chairman announced that he
| lad not voted ana thcrcuDon claimed
| he right to cast his vote for the ticket
headed ~ Harry 4. Merrill. Protest
WIS made from the floor against his
right so to do. The chairman in fac5
| had not voted.
The chairman did not vote ana before
protest th"t ms vote should be received
ana counted aS = part o. me ilrSt bal
RI "hu "Skr'l th't ne secretary tnt"r
~ pro'tSt ~ ~" frc"fdS OF lhe meet
| ing which was lone.
lh"reur"h " second ballot was hai
ana th'' ticket NJ ddcd hy Ethan Ldtll"
received = F"]cS m" mat headed ~
Harry r. Merrill 10.
rT'. t,ort1a1
Ht caucus "|tfioFiHed dcte%"l'S |"
M ~ N"'dh1i'S'
LIS secretary haS ISSUED crcdHhti1lS
~ Eth''ii LIZ .. II. ttliihah ana a. ~
chairman has refused 10 sign said GRO
dentials claiming that they were no,
lawfully elected.
The chairman claims that The lo yrul-
" elected delegates were Harry e
Merrill. Reuben f.. Howard and David
Marstor.
SIMON CLOIrGH.
Chairman.
T certify tnat the above 10 .,l,
.tantiarIy ,,,,.,n.t
q d pIrII,tnEn
cn.r,t,,,,,.
limo 400
Monmouth ne May X, 1907.
This is to certify that at caucus
called ut Cumston hall, Monmouth. Me.
May %, 1902, for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to attend the Kennebec
| County Convention, to be held in Au-
Gusta, June 4, 1902. the following men
were elected: Ethan Little, J. II. Gil
man, 4. L. Walker.
G. g. Richmond, Secretary.
Voted by the caucus, that the dele
Salion be empowered to fill all Vacan-
cles.
Z. Z. Richmond. Secretary.
Nj Woods subetit,,ta for NJ copon-
beIrs motion was carried Inv n vote of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-05

Mr.. Carleton said that il it were a
mere question of technicality the con-
vention had no right to even appoint
a committee on credentials.
Mr.. Heath moved TO amend the
amendment presented by Mr.. Wood by
adding to the list the names of Henry
f. Merrill. Reuben L. Howard and Da-
Vid Marston as delegates from Mon
mouth.
Hon. Lendall Titcomb of Augusta.
hored no delegate from Monmouth
would vote on this question.
Chairman Philbrook stated that il
was a well-grounded rule of parlia-
mentarv law that conventions called
like this have the right to appoint COM
mittees on credentials from among
those who appear to be elected as dele
gates without contest, and that in case
of contest neither parties thereto are
entitled to vote upon the question of
| their right TO seats in the convention.
! Manning S. Campbell of Augusta
moved that when the vote be taken the
chairman of each delegation report the
vote TO the convention.
! Elliott Wood objected, declaring that
rule. and L. t. Carleton said he was
| surprised that an attempt should be
made to apply the odious unit rule.
| H. NJ. Heath denied that the gentle
man from Augusta had made a motion
calling for the unit rule. His motion
was intended to facilitate business, and
was not intended to establish that rule.
IF it did mean that" said Mr.. Heath.
| Il would vote against it
| Mr.. Carleton still contended that the
| essence of the motion is for the unit
rule in its most odous form. 1T is un-
fair. un-Republican and unprecedent-
cd" declared the gentleman from Win
| throp.
The chairman stated that the vote
is on the motion to amend the amend
ment. as made by Mr.. Heath.
Mr.. Campbell repeated his motion to
have the chairman Of each town dele
cation announce the vote of the dele
gates.
Mr.. Wood offered a substitute that
The various delegations rise ana DC
counted by the Chair.
At this point Mr.. Heath asked that
the chair read the papers in regard to
the committee on credentials. The
Chair did 50. ana they are as follows
Monmouth May IS, 1902
This is to certify that at a legal eau
Gus Of the Republican voters of Mon
mouth, called upon notice of the town
committee. posted, May %. 1902, ana
held May IS, 1902. the following gentle
men Wnrc legally elected as delegates to
I'll" Republican county convention to
be held June 4. 1902: Harry r. Merrill.
Reuben T.. Howard Daniel Marston.
The delegation was authorized to
fill all Vacancies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-05

There being no choice, another ballot
was ordered and the delegates kept bal
loting. baiioting, balloting. throughout
the whole afternoon until. just as the
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-05

The committee on the ballot for sher-
ic then appeared and Elliott Wood
maze the announcement as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-05

officer Chairman Philbrook thanked the
convention for the honor bestowed. He
then said.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07

Resolved, That the secretary of this meeting is directed to transmit to the president of said road copy of these resolutions, and to express to him the exceeding friendliness of the people along the route of this pro- posed road to the consummation of this enterprise"
 A standing committee of ten was appointed consisting of Minor Grego ry, R. K Fitzhugh, l.. J. Crocker, J. F. Gardner and j. G. Haralson, Dr. B. A. Fletcher, T. E. Bonner, J. R. Vinson, John Conner and Wade Sale. It is the duty of this committee to confer with owners of property through which the survey of the pro- jected road has reen made relative to right of way; to confer with city au- thorities and owners of property with in the city limits concerning property for terminals, etc.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07
AUGUSTA CITIZENS
 OFFER ASSISTANCE.
Newman Erb Wants Right Of Way Through Counties Intersected By Road Augusta Responds
 To Request.

President Newman Erb, of the St. Louis, Memphis & Southeastern, in a letter to the mayor of Augusta, said;
 "You are no doubt aware that our engineers have completed a prelimin ary survey for contemplated exten sion of our road which passes through your city.
 'The management of this company is favorably inclined to undertaking the extensions if the conditions can be made satisfactory. I deem it unnec- cessary to point out to you the advan tages which this proposed line will offer to your community, but they are sufficient to justify our inquiring whether we may rely upon obtaining proper terminals and facilities in your city and a right-of way through your county?
 sl expect to be in the West the lat ter part of next week, and will thank you to address your reply to me at the company's office, Granite Building, St..  Louis, Mo-"
 A mass meeting of the citizens of Augusta was held and resolutions were adopted as follows:
 ''Be it resolved, by the citizens of the town of Augusta, in mass meeting assembled, that we pledge ourselves to use our best efforts to secure the donation of the right way for said road throguh our county, and further,
 "That we hereby request the city council of Augusta to procure and do- nate to said railroad company suit able location and necessary grounds in the city limits for the erection of it's terminals. Be it further
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07
THE RAILROAD WORK.

Track laying on the White River railroad has reached very near to Sylamore, forty miles west of this point. Some bridge work just beyond Sylamore will delay the further pro- gress of track laying for few days. About 1900 men are at work on the line between Sylamore and Buffalo City, distance of fifty miles.
 Engineer Devereux returned from Marion county on Friday of last week, where he had spent some days, in company with Chief Engineer Row her, in selecting route for the road beyond McBee. The route up the valley of the Fallen Ash is regarded as the most favorable, although the
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07
COURT CONCLUDES LABoRs.
Quorum Court Of Jackson County Approves Reports of County Off cials Makes Annual Appro priations Levies Taxes
 Adjournment
 Taken

| The Quorum Court of Jackson County, which held its sessions in the circuit court room Monday and Tues day, has concluded it's labors and taken final adjournment. The court was presided over by County Judge o. w. Scarborough, E. L. Boyce acting as sec retary. Twenty one justices of the peace were present. They were as follows s. A Driver, w. G. Hogan, F. M Wolf, w. P. Robinson, s. O. Jones, G. L. Robinson, L. B. Harris, L. j. Taylor, R. J. Shelley, w. H. Edens, w. M. Whitlow, J. U. Ard, w N. Nance, Isaac Pearson, L. Manning, J. J. Grant, Rufus Ussery, John Mel vile, T. J. Burton, L. P. Huey and l.. A. Renne.
 The following appropriations were made: Circuit court, $5000.
 County court, $400O. l Justice of peace courts, $2OO
 Jail, $15OO l Poor house, S900 I Assessors and tax books, $750. Records and stationery, $350. Village Creek bridge near Swifton, $9oo. Village Creek bridge near Carbo ford, $90O
 Departe creek in Glaize, $350.
 Bee Tree slough in Breckinridge, $175.
 Bridge oyercup near Tupelo, $175.
 Bridge across Cache 14-9-2, $500
 Bridge overcup near Simmons, $60.
 Bridge across Swann pond, east of Tuckerman, $250.
 Bridge across Cache river near Hale's ferry, 5000.
 Purchasing blood hound, $75.
 General road and bridge purposes, $7OO.
 | Working county convicts on public roads, $500. The following tax levies were made: state general tax 2 1-4 mills, state school ? mills, sinking fund IA mill, pension fund 3-4 mill, capitol 1-2 mill, county tax mills, road tax mills and $1.oo poll tax, being the same as imposed heretofore, the last two named not being payable in scrip
 The reports of the county clerk, judge, sheriff, treasurer, and road commissioner were examined by com mittees and approved.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07
NOT CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR,

Hon J V. Bourland of Ozark was one of the distinguished visitors who were in Little Rock Monday
 A Gazette man asked him about the report that he would be a candidate for governor.
 1T have received considerable en- couragement to make the race for governor next time, :" said Judge Bourland, "but I have never said up to this time that would or would not be candidate for that office, but I desire to say now that I have made up my mind definitely to make the race for attorney general, instead of for governor, and at the proper time will announce my candidacy"
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

St. Louis, Iron Mountain X Southern Railway Company to Sedgwick Tie Go. 51603 acres, 3, 9-16-2 and 3317-2, $1, ,54S.os.
 C.M. Benson and wife to P. w. Black, 280 acres, IA, 23, 22, 15-10-2, $4,50O.
 D. A. and M. S. Kimbrough to s. J. Moore, lot 4, block 5, Weldon, $17. 50.
 Crawford West and wife to J. w. ScaAy, lot 6, block IS, Tuckerman, $500.
 Joseph w. Pullan and wife to Henry Drye, 40 acres, 27- -11-3, $100.
 Henderson Murphy to Emma In gram, tract in 34 13-3, $700
 Western Tie and Timber Company to Barbara Keeda Miller, 80 acres, 10- 142, $500.
 Henry G. Clark to R. B. Wilson, 2O.94 acres, 22-104, $26O.
 Ella Davis, colored, died Tuesday morning at her home on Plum street, and will be buried tomorrow.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07
SECURED THE RIGHT-oF- WAY

W V. Powell, right of-way agent of the Missouri Pacific, was in Little Rock Sunday night, and left for the northern part of the state accom- panied by Hon. Jerry South. He re- ported that he has completed the work of securing the right-of way between McGebee and Latour for the Mississippi river line of the Missouri Pacific.
Newport daily independent., 1902-10-07

final selection has not yet been made. This route would carry the road with in two miles of Melville. MT. Rowher is now in that country, after trip to St. Louis, and MT. Devereux will re- turn within few days Batesville Guard.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
An Economical Man.

The native pointed out to the
stranger an old man who was pass
ing.
THAT man." said the native,
cheats the world on close figuring"
makes a little money go long
ways, does hep"
"Well, rather. Why, last winter
he put revolving doors into a big
building that he owns, and he never
took them out again all summer"
"Pure matter of economy"
Exactly"
Rather small and mean, l should
think. The cost of taking out and
putting back the revolving doors
ought not to be great, and he's giving
his tenants and their patrons a lot of
unnecessary labor"
That's just it," explained the
native. He's making them work for
him for nothing. Why, he stores up
the power generated by those doors
and uses it to run the elevators.
Why, that man is so close that he
Doesn't get mad because he thinks
his anger would cause him to give
out heat that he'll need in the winter.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
Pointed Paragraphs.

It's good work of art to make art
pay.
A good memory sometimes comes
IN handy to forget with.
Lots of women do foolish things so
they can snub those who don't.
Worry knocks the life out of lots of
men long before they are dead.
Boston is nearly 800 years old. No
wonder she wears spectacles.
One half of the world envies the
other half because it doesn't know
how it lives.
One touch of nature keeps the
whole world on the lookout for new
sensations.
After lively race for a husband
many an heiress marries a rundown
nObleman.
No woman regards comparisons as
odious when told that she is as pretty
as picture.
Many man who goes through life
bemoanIng the fact that he is mis-
understood ought to be thankful that
such is the case.-ChicagO News.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
MOB IN NEW JERSEY
ng to Catch a Negro Charged
With Murder.

3ridgton, N. j., Sept. 26.-Several
inbred farmers armed to the teeth
re securing the woods in thesvicIni-
OF. Bacon's Neck, searching for ole
Samuel Greenage, a negro, who shot
i'd instantly killed Henry Buck, the
stable of their district, yesterday
on. The hunt for the negro
ppt up all night without sue
Enough he was heard Of several
mes, and it was known that the
searchers were in close proximity
\ any times.
Constable Buck, in the perform
ance of his duty, attempted to arrest
the negro for threatening to kill his
wife, when he was shot down and
instantly killed.
The searchers declare that If they
capture the fugitive there VIII be a
lyching in spite of anything the
officers of the law may do to prevent
ait. The constable was one OF the
m4st popular men In the district
and indignation is running high
III is not believed that the murderer
can get out of the neighborhood, as
every outlet is closely guarded
Bloodhounds have been sent for anC
the search will continue through the
night unless the negro is caught dur.
ing the afternoon.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
Refused TO Attililte.

Meridian, Sept. 25.-By vote last
night the retail clerks of Meridian
refuse to affiliate with the Trades
Council The organizer AMI presi-
dent &c the council have not given
ZIP tat ,!nVe Eerun a campaign Of the
merrh4u'- ia dr. to yet their sup
Ort to the InuVentnt.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
Iron ore in Mississippi.

Yazoo City, Miss, Sept. ga
fine ledge of iron ore has been found
on w. T. Martins place in the hills
a few miles from Satartia, in this
county. An old miner who spent
several years IN the mining regions
Of the west pronounces this ore of a
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
Versatile.

Mrs. Bjones-Your husband, hear,
Is quite versatile.
Mrs. Brown-Smy the-VersatIle is
no name for it. Why, he can actual
ly stay out late every night in the
week and not give the same excuse
twice. Record.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27

very fine quality. 1t is located only
few miles from the Yazo~ rivrr
and IA nIie f,.,.t The saryey Of the
Vicksb ,rg {, Ya2oo City railroad,
which VIII he builr lin the near
future.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-09-27
One Cent a Word.

Clas-, fed adv easements under this head
the rate. IL One Cent IL Word for each IN
sertion. Nothing will o. taken Tor less than
tSenty-h W ceris.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
H1Lo DOCK BUSINESS.

Stockholders Confirm Various Con-
tracts and Work Will Proceed.
The stockholders and directors OF
the Hilo Dock Company held a
meeting last Monday 10 the Offices
OF the First Bauk OF Hilo and tran
sacted important business in connec-
ton with the financial and construc-
ton phases of the big improvement.
The meeting confirmed the supple
mentary contract made with the
Territory binding it not to take
over the dock until after a period
Of five years This deal was made
ia order to facilitate the floating OF
the dock bonds, the men who are to
furnish the money not caring to
advance the same for shorter
length OF time.
The contract for building the
dock made with the Hawaiian En-
gineering and Construction Com
pauy was also confirmed and it is
thought actual work will begin by
the 20th OF the month. f Amweg
who will have charge OF the work
will arrive in Hilo November 10Th
The metal for the dock will arrive
by the Roderick Dhu in the mean
while.
The money to be realized by the
company from the sac Of bonds
will be S75, 900, which will be fur
nished by Island capital.
The directors of the company
were also authorised to close con-
tract with the Hilo Railroad Com
pany under the terms OF which all
+, he freight handled by that road
will also be handled by the new
Dock Company. This include {
besides the Puma and Olaa sugar
the freight OF several other large
concerns and brings to the Dock
Company an sd iitional valuable
sset.-Hilo Tribune.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
Made to Pay Alimony.

Ia 'hs hearing Of the case brought
by Mrs EP Dole against her husband
the Attorney General, for seperate
10 maintenance, which was held before
Judge Ge ar yesterday forenoon, and
after the hearing OF testimoay, Mr.
Doe was ordered to pay $3.50 q
month alimony for his wiie's support
aud $3.50 counsel fees He was
allowed two days within which to
pay. An appeal was noted by the
defendant.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
: REV SRsED AGAIN.
Another of Judge Little's Decisions
is Set Aside.

Another of Judge Little's Decisions
is Set Aside.
The Supreme Court yesterday rem
dered a decision in the cess Of H
Hackfeld e. Company V, the Hilo
Railway Company, rever ing the
ruling Of Judge Little Of Hiio.
The action was originally brought
in the f ,urth Circuit Court to en-
force lien by Hackfeld upon the
property of th' defendant. o. a
trial before Judge Little with 1ut a
jury the court decided 10 favor Of
the defendant, holding that Hack
field s. Company had not succeeded
in establishing their lien, which was
transferred to the firm by sub.
contractor.
The case is sent bsck 10 the Hilo
Circuit Court for new trial &C.
cording to the findings,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
Fam:us Indian Chief Dies at e d.
vanced Age.

Price, Utah, October % News
has just reached here that Old
Tsbbey, chief OF the Utah Utes Tor
a far b ok as the memory OF tee
Oldest habit ant runs, died one day
last week uesr White Rock agency,
aged lf4 years He was in early
days the special friend of Brigham
Young, and did much in his time
to preserve peace between his peo-
Pile and the whites He had been
blind for a number OF years. His
squsw died some twenty a;e years
ago aud he hal never taken ano'h-
or. His personal effects were buried
with him in his grave and after
his body had been put beneath
the ground forty orses belonging
to him were led and driven to the
scene and shot cver the grave.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

The hi monthly meeting of the
Buckeye Club was held last evening
at the residence OF W A Rowen, on
Kewslo street, About sixty mem-
bers came together IN a reunion,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
ExRTA SESSION CALLED.
Proclamation Issued for the Senate
to Convene in Special Session.

Proclamation Issued for the Senate
to Convene in Special Session.
After consultation with the
Executive Council yesterday morn.
ing, at which it was decided TO
call the Senate to come together
in extra session, the Governor is
sued the following call:
PROCLAMATION.
Sanford B. Dole, Governor OF
the Territory OF Hawaii, by virtue
of the authority in me vested by
law hereby convene the Spua e in
Special Session on Thursday, the
Twentieth day OF Novemb Der, A. d.
Nineteen Hundred aud Two, for
the consideration of such public
business as may be brought before it.
In testimony whereof, | have
hereunto set my hand aud
(sEAL) cause the zeal Of the Terri:
tory Of Hawaii to be
affixed.
Done at the Capitol 10 Honolulu
this Tenth day OF November, A. D.
1902.
SANFORD B. Dole.
By the Governor,
HENRY e. CooPEa,
Secretary OF ha Territory.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
RESUMED HIS PRACTICE.

DR., Galbraith CT this city has
resumed hs practice aud can be
fouad at flee, corner OF Bere-
tauia and Uuion streets, between
the hours OF s and 10 a. m, aud
to 3 and 7 TO 8 p. IN, daily. Tele-
phone Main 204, 2345-2w
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

The steamer Sonoma is due to-
morrow from San Francisco on her
way to the Colonies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Queen Liliuokalani and party
leaves 10 the Ventura this afternoon
for the Mainland.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

The steamer Korea is expected to
arrive here at noon tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Among those who left by the
Mauna Loa we're Mrs F ii Haysel
den, F III Hayseldeu Jr, Mics Rachel
Hayselden, A @ Lovekin, q r
Ewart, Lorrin Andrews, James
Cowan, f l. Dortcb, S Lesser, F l.
Leslie, Miss S Kamauoha and Q
Kaiaiki.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Attorney George A Davi sue.
ceeded vest. rday in getting not
suit in the case OF l. G Camschi VS.
A M Brown, High Sher If, which
has been on trial since Saturday be-
fore Judge r bipuon. When the
motion was made, it was to)n
granted.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEW 8.

The INDEr EVIDENT so cents per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Edgar Caypess is an outgoing
passenger by the Ventura this
afternoon,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Both the steamers Claudine and
Mauua Loa left at noon today. The
former took some Japanese laborers
along.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Will Exchange Land tor Land.
Ia the session OF the Executive
Council held yesterday, Ii E Cooper
submitted proposition from w Fl
Cornwell, j f Bowler and A Ahrens
fer Tie settlement Of heir claim to
damages for land aiken by he gov
eminent in the widening Of the
Waikiki Road. The applicants
offer to give the land taken by the
government in exchange for thu
lots in Kapiolani park for which
Gustav Kuhnst now holds the lease.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1902-11-11

Judge Robinson made an order
yesterday morniug again lending
the decree in the case OF II Il
Hitchcock ct al VS. Fra II astace TT
al, for 60 days. The attorneys for
the plaintiffs are stll seeking pro-
perty upon which to levy for the
judgm Mt