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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

called for June 2, at Portland, Me,
TO vote on the question of changing
the name of the company to the United
States Coal ana oil Co, of increasing
the number of directors from to II,
and the capital stock Of 10000 shares
Of value at $25 each. 50 that Tie capt.
tai stock shall amount to 6,250,000 on
100000 shares. The increase in cap
it'll stock is to provide funds for the
purchase of coal property in West
Virginia.
\ large number of Dexter people We're
present at the dam, Saturday after
noon, to witness the contest between
the members Of Eagle Engine CO., No.
/. ana Tiger Engine Co, No. ., Of the
Dexter fire department. The Tigers
were the first to try their luck. After
three trials they resigned their position
10 the Eagle co. The latter company
made three attempts and the score was
found to he in favor of Tiger CO.. No >.
The defeated company gave 4 banquet
nj the Exchange Hotel for the members
Of both companies, Saturday evening.
A Republican caucus was held at
Houlton, Saturday afternoon. Dele
gates to State convention, Llewellyn
Powers, Michael NJ. Clark, Albert a.
Burleigh +. NJ. Hume and J.. G. Lid
wig. Delegates to 4th Congressional
District convention, Michael MI Clark,
r. w. Shaw. Don a. II. Powers, H. Il.
Cleveland and George ii. Gilman.
Delegates to county convention. II. w.
Shaw, Beecher Putnam, Don y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
LOST HIS IDENTITY.
Man at Brunswick Wants to Know
Who He Is.

Brunswick, Me, May 2G.-One Of the
strongest cases ever to come to the
notice of the Brunswick authorities.
has been reported, today.
\ good looking man arrived in this
town, today, and asked the police TO
try to help him find out who he is.
The man seems suddenly to have
come to himself. He is at i loss TO &C
count for himself He does not know
lis name: he cannot tell where he lives;
he has no idea whether he is married or
single. or if he has any living relatives.
He cannot remember what is his vocal
ton. He has been wandering about
the city OF Bath, going into every store
he passed, trying to awaken his sleep
ing memory, but thus far his past re-
mains Il blank to him. The only thing
in Bath that seemed to interest him,
ne says. was the Peoples church, which
the Workmcn are busy completing. The
man thinks, perhaps, that he may be
an architect or drdughtsman. His
hands are smooth and soft. indicating
that they have done but little work.
When the man suddenly came to him
self, in Eockland, two weeks ago, ne
says he found $3S in his pockets. He
says he felt 4 strange pressure i'll his
head. He made inquiries about getting
TO Boston, and being told that the boat
had just reached Rockland from that
city. the man thinks perhaps he may
nave come to Maine on that steamer.
DR.. G. w. Z. Foss Of brunswick, eX
amined the stranger. today, but he
showed 10 signs Of mental trouble, 50
far as could be learned.
The initials G. f. +. are on the mans
collar, and in Il notebook which he
found in his pocket was written the
name, {. f.. Brown.
The man has asked the police to help
Him discover his identity. He asks the
newspapers 10 print q description Of
himself so that perhaps it may come TO
the attention Of his relatives, if ne has
any and thus help him out Of his pres
cnt dilemma.
The man is feet tall, weighs 10
rounds. He wears Il light soft hat, a
brown oYcrcoat, drab coat and vest and
light trousers. He is very intelligent in
appearance, is smooth Shaven, has q
sandy beard, and brown hair The
case is most mystifying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

hotel. and after the drill they gathered
in the barroom to talk 1t over ana
hold tie election of officers for the
coming year. They had regular
initiation service. The candidate was
made to kneel, and after taking the
oath, a glass of new rum was turned on
his head 1t is stated that many times
when this part of the program was
reached the man would tip his head
forward until the rum ran over ms
forehead, and then tip it back again so
he could catch it in his mouth. About
all the drinks sold were new rum ana
haru cider. The cider was made on the
farm, and the old mill in which 1t was
made was torn down only recently.
The second floor had two regular
rooms over the barroom and parlor
The rest was made into large dance
hall. 1t was so arranged with foldlhs
doors that it could be made into three
rooms, or thrown into one, as required.
In this hall they used to have all KINDS
of meetings. Travelling preachers
would hold meetings here. All the
travelling shows stopped here, ana gave
their entertainments in this nall.
Political meetings and reviVals were
also common.
The Travellers Home was on the d.
rect stage line between Bangor and
Portland so many prominent people
have stopped here. Among the guests
was Hannibal Hamlin, who made this Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Powers, p. T. Burleigh, L. L. Vail, S.
f. Hanson, II. II. Briggs and j.: X.
PlummcT. Beechcr Putnam was NOM
mated for representative to the Legis-
laturc. NJ. NJ. Clark, II. w. Shaw ana
BeCCher Putnam were rcappointcd
town committee for another two years.
William Il. Hill Of East Corinth, died
suddenly Of pneumonia at the EYerard
Hotel at Bar Harbor, Saturday morn
ing. lie had been i'll for several days,
bat was not confined to his bed. Fri
day morning, he grew worse and physi-
clans We're summoned, who did every
thing possible for him, but to no avail,
and he passed away at about 7.30 Sat
urday morning. Mr.. Hill was the son
of Frank Hill of East Corinth, and for
4 number of years was connected with
the PenobScOt Exchange in Bangor. He
was q member of the firm of Hill &
Jauues, who recently purchased The
Bluffs hotel at Mt. Desert Ferry and
were to conduct il the coming season.
The remains were taken to his former
home. The deceased was about SO years
of age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
BILLS IN EQUITY
Being Heard at Bath Before Justice
VIM. P. Whitehouse.

Bath, Me, May 26.-Judge William
p. Whitchousc of the supreme court
Of Maine arrived IN the city, this
morning, to hear two cases of bills in
equity. The first w5s Mrs. Lizzie f.
Potter, administrative, VS.. Albert r.
Baker ct ais, which is case involving
the settlements OF the accounts of the
lighter Annie l.. The plaintiff is rep
resented by Frank L. Southland of this
city and the defendant by G. r. Tup-
per Of Boothbay Harbor.
The second case is one brought by
Ezekiel w. Averill VS.. Mrs. Sarah
Gray and involves the settlement OF
several hundred dollars held in trust
by the defendant. Averill has retained
Frank l.. Staples as his counsel, while
Frank L. Southland represents Mrs
Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

MY wife has the feminine idea that
cigar is a cigar. and that one is like
all the rest" said an Augusta gentle
man, yesterday. The other evening
she was going to the grocer's. and
asked her to stop at the corner and
get me cigar, mentioning the brand
gave her nickel and she started off
When she came back / thought she
looked rather jubilant. See here she
said. you always pay cents for your
cigars. don't your 1 admitted it.
That's just like you men, she went on.
You are always getting stuck. 1t takes
woman to get the worth Of her
money. You pay cents for one cigar
and here l 90 to the same place and
get four for cents And she actually
did produce four pieces of rope that
would choke a man with a cast iron
throat. Then she got mad because
refused to smoke en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

The annual meeting of the Somerset
Educational Association, held in the
Maine Central Institute building in
Pittsfield, Friday and Saturday, May
% and q. was largely attended by
prominent educational workers and
teachers from all over this section OF
the State.
John Harrison Phillips of Ellsworth
aged 20 years. died suddenly of heart
disease at the Lake House, at Phillips
lake, late Saturday night. Mr.. Phillips
had been in Boston during the past
winter and had but recently arrived
at the Lake House, where he intended
to pass the summer. A widow, three
sons and 4 daughter survive him.
a special meeting of the stockholders
of the United States Oil Co. has beer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
A WAYSlDE INN.
Famous Country Tavern With An
Ancient History.
Once the Travellers Home Now Well
Preserved.

On the Maine Central Railroad, says
the Portland Sunday Times, about
half way between Portland and Bangor,
is a small station which bears the name
of Benton. Settled before 1715, the vii
lage belonged to the town of Clinton,
hut in 1892 it was Incorporated as a
town by itself. under the name Of
Sebasticook. This name it retained I'M
til 1850. when it was given its present
name. The name was given it by the
Democratic voters of the town, after
a hard and prolonged fight, in honor Of
the doughty opponent of Douglas.
Leaving the train at Benton station
to take the electric cars, which pass
near, ride of twenty minutes brings
one up to the little village of Benton
Falls. This was almost the first part
of the town settled, and some land
marks dating back to the beginning of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
RICHMOND.
John Merrill Post Attends Memorial
Services-A Monster Striped Bass.

Richmond, Me, May 26.-(SpeciaD
Twenty-Five veterans of John Merrill
Post, G. A. r., attended Divine service.
Sunday, at the Congregational church;
sermon by Rev. Fred Libby.
Funeral of Capt. Frank w. Blan-
chard was held, Sunday afternoon. Rev.
Sylvester Hooper officiating
l saw a striped bass, today, at
O'Brien's Columbia hotel, in Bath,
which weighed Sc pounds. 1t was 4
feet, in. in length, 35A in. in cir
conference. 1t was caught in a weir
at West Woolwich, owned by c. E.
Trott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

A narrow escape from a serious acct
dent was had on Sunday afternoon on
the line of the Togus branch of the
electric railroad. 1t was near the
Rabbett place, where the track crosses
the highway. A car was approaching
the crossing when a team driven by
Charles Harrington sought to cross the
track in advance Of the car. Mr.. Har-
rington saw that he would not have
time to do so and with all his strength
he tried to hold the animal back. The
horse was somewhat nervous and the
driver had difficulty in doing so, but
he partially succeeded. As the car
went by the horses head struck a
young man on the back seat and
knocked him into the road. He was
not injured, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

The Lewiston Journal says that Hon.
Joseph II. Manley Of this city, has pre-
scented magnificent silver cup to the
Maine State Poultry and Pet Associa-
ton to be competed for by Maine
breeders only at the next annual show
at Lewiston in December. Although
early in the year, many contributions
for special premiums have been re-
ceived and indications point to a wide
spread interest in poultry culture
which will undoubtedly result in a rec
ord breaking exhibit at Lewiston City
hall in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
Daily ksnnsbse Journal
Cards OF thanks, obituary notices. res

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res
buttons Of respect, etc, will be charged
at the rate Of ten cents per line. No
charges less than seventy-five cents.
All advertising announcements of
entertainments, whose object is the
raising of money, will be charged at the
rate OF fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, will
be excluded from our local columns, cx-
cept such as refer to advertisers occu-
plying space in our advertising columns.
and will be run under a separate head
on one of the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Admiral Schley will pass through
this city on his way to Bangor, where
he will deliver the Memorial day ora
ton, Friday, by the train which leaves
this station at 2.30 o'clock on Thursday
afternoon. 1t is expected that a large
number Of people will gather at the
depot to have a look at the distin-
guished naval commander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

The new turnover collar for men
this year is much lower than formerly.
The manufacturers, instead of sending
out new collar TWO and three-quarter
inches in height in the face of broiling
suns, have launched a brand new
collar which is one and five ighths
inches high in the outside of the points
and ono inch on the inside from the
front buttonhole. Apparently the high
collar for summer wear is doomed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Hon. S. ]. Chadbourne and William
II. Reid of this city will leave, today,
for Haines Landing, Mooseluckmegun-
tic lake, one of the Rangeley chain of
lakes, for a fishing trip of a few days.
They will be joined by Hon. Henry o.
Stanley Of Dixfield, one of the fish and
game commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Hon. j. II. Nancy will open his cot
taSe at Small Point for the season,
June %. The Small Point club is to be
managed by William d. Coombs and
this season promises to be the most
prosperous ofssany in it's history as
every room is let for July and August
and the larger part of the time, dur
ing September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
Lincoln County.

The following are the real estates trans
fers in Lincoln county for one week:
ALNA-Matilda A. Fowles to Leonard
W. Fowles. land and buildings, 81.
BRISTOI--Aldana Curtis TO Weston NJ.
Curtis. land. ST.
ARISCOTTA-Carrie r. Benner 20
Joshua Benner. land and buildings, 81.
NEWCASTLE-Nellie p. Carnage to
Geo. f. Philbrick land and buildings. 81:
Flwell c. Lowell to T. Brooks Reed, land
and buildings. 500.
WISCASSET-Hele O. Holton to Lo-
THAR l.. Lowell. land and buildings, 81.
Overture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Mr.. Ernst Perabo of Boston. one of
The most distinguished pianists in
America. on his return from a concert
in Bangor, is visiting at the residence
of II. Nj. Heath. Miss Heath was for
two years one of Mr.. Perabo's pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

The Y. p. s. c. E. of the Congrega-
tional church will hold a ping pong
social at the chapel on Thursday eve
ming Of the present week. This will
doubtless be the society's last social Of
the season, ana it is hoped large
number will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Work WAS begun at the junction Of
state street and Western avenue, yes
tcrday, by the linemen of the electric
railroad. Poles were set and wires
strung quite Il distance up Western
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

The remains of Augustus c. Lincoln,
a well-known old-time conductor on
the Maine Central Railroad. whose
death occurred at Benton. were taken
to Bath. Monday noon, for burial in
Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

regular stopping place in his travels.
In the dining-room is an old clock
which was also the first clock brought
to the town. 1t still marks the hours
of the day with reasonable accuracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Where on the river is there a larger
stock of screen door3 and screens of
all kinds to select from than in the
Brooks Hardware Cos. store?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
Local Notices.

L. G. Briggs, florist, will have any
thing you desire in the line of fresh cut
flowers. baskets, etc, for Memorial day.
may26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call, 1854
The WAGON With the Ice.

No prancinG steeds-no carriage fine,
OF high and princely price,
Are half as welcome as the dear
Old wagon with the ice!
Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
EUSIHESS CARDS.

PARKER p. BURLEIGH,
ATTORNEY & COUNsELOR-AT-LAw.
Office Corner Maine and Water Streets.
HOULTON, MAINE,
Special attention given to collections
throughout all parts OF Northern Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

Monaghan's dancing extra, Wednes-
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TODAY.

Hub Gore Shoes.
T.. Il. Davis q Co.
Wanted-Table girl.
DIR. Kennedy's Remedy.
American Investment Co.
Painc's Celery Compound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27
Special Advertisements.
WANTED.

TABLE GIRL AND AN ALL ROUND
cook wanted at The Elmhurst. Apply at
once to Mrs. Chas. Stanley, Winthrop.
Me. Box Isl mdY21dNt>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-27

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded in this county during tho
past week
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-15
NELLY WANTS HIS MONEY.
He Had 5000 When Arrested in
Cuba,


Cuba.
Washington, Sept. 1S.-Information
has been received at the war depart.
ment that c. F. w. Nicely has institut.
ed proceedings in New York to recover
the $4,000 which was found upon him
at the time of his arrest In Cuba.
The money in question was in the
possession Of the postoftice department,
but when Nicely was tried it was
turned over to the war department as
one Of the exhibits in the case. 1t was
sent to Cuba and returned to the Unit
ed States and now is at the war depart.
ment. 1t will not be given up except
by decree of the court deciding into
whose possession it should be given.
1t Is understood that the Cuban gov
eminent has given an intimation that
the money should be turned over to its
trea sury to compensate it for the loss
of Nicely, but the pardon of Nicely
raises the interesting question whether
or not that government has not for
feited all claim against Nicely or the
money found in his possession when be
was originally arrested.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-15
Montpelier & Wells Riv'
er r. r. Time Table

Corrected to June 20, 1902, Trains
leave;Barre as follows, go,ng east:
7soA. M.-Connects at Wells River
with ACCOMMODATION train north ana
south over Passumpsic Division B. d NJ;
&b r. fsF 81 5cs %h Ss%Reed
Train north over White Mountain Division
B. i NJ. r. r. for Lisbon, Littleton, Lam
caster, Fabyans, Bethlehem q I'D Profile
House. Through tram service from
Wells River via Plymouth or White
River Jet. to Boston, arrive Boston 4:45
P. NJ. With New York Express via Bel;
lows Falls. Springfield. Hartford and
New Haven. arriving Grand Central De
pot, New York. re P. NJ. Through
coaches and parlor4 cars Wells River to
New York.
l2:45 P. M--Through Express with
Pullman Parlor Car Burlington to Fab
yans. Stops at a principal stations be-
tive Wells River and Fabyans. arriving
at Fabyans 400 P. NJ. Connects at Fab,
vans with train for Portland and Old
Mt. Washington. arriving Summit $50
Pm Connects At Wells River with Mail
Train north over Passumpsic Division
also Western Express via Canadian Pac-
ific Ry for Montreal. Quebec Chicago
and the Pacific Coast. Through Sleep
Ing Cars, Montreal to Chicago every Gay
except Saturdays. To Pacific Coast ev-
cry day except Sundays With Boston
Express. has parlor car. arriving in Boe-
ton at 500 NJ With train for Lanoas-
ter. Whitef1eld. Jefferson, Berlin, Grove
ton and Grand Trunk r r
3.15 P. M.-Conneots at Wells River
with Express Train North over B. L NJ.
r. r. for St Johnsbury and Lyndonville.
Barton and Newport. With Aocommo-
daton Train south for all stations be-
With Express Trdn north over White
Mountain Division for Lisbon, Littleton,
Bethlehem, Profile House. Twin Noun
tain, Fabyans, the Mount Washington.
Whitefeld, Jefferson and Lancaster.
FROM BOSTON.
Leave Boston 1000 A. NJ.
Arrive Barre, SIS P. M.
Trains West.
Trains leave Wells River at, A45. 1890
A. NJ, 2 40 and So P. NJ.
Arrive Barre. 1905. A. NJ. 1910 4.10.
5.25 P. NJ.
Suburban Train Service.
Leave Montpelier 6.3a, 9AS ll.s5A, NJ,
2.4o. 3.65. 5.lOP. NJ.
g. 90, 40, 525P. NJ.
x Leave * B "a 4 49, 1929 A. NJ 1910
Ar i've Montpelier las. 1925 A. NJ, 100,
J. 80 4.35 5.45- P N.
w. A. STOWELL, General Manag, r.
F. W. STANYAN, suuerintende, t.
F. W. MORSE, Gen Pass. Aeer t. !
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-15

The Hague Sept. 15.-United States
Senator William NJ. Stewart of Neva
da, who is here in connection with the
Pious fund arbitration case, has been
the recipient Of host of kilograms Of
sympathy on the death of his wife,
who was killed In an automobile acct
dent at Alameda. Cal, Friday. Sena-
tor Stewart has not yet decided when
be will depart for the United States
The arbitration court has opened, but
the question Of postponement Of the
Pious fund case for reasons not con-
nected with Senator Stewards bereave-
ment is regarded as not impossible
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-15
KILLED BY INSANE WOMAN.
Inmate of MedaeId Asylum Beaten to
Death In Bed.

Death In He'd.
Lowell, Mass. Sept. l5.-Word has
been received here that Sarah Nc
Cormick, an inmate Of the Medtield
Insane asylum. whose parents reside
IN this city, was killed at that in
stitutiOn by another inmate last Thurs.
day morning during the temporary abb
sence of their attendant.
Both women We're inmates of the
ward for violent patients. and when
the attendant left the room for mo-
ment the Mccormick woman was
strapped to her bed, while the other
patient was engaged in cleaning the
floor. In this work she used a heavy
iron polisher. and it was with this
weapon that she attacked her victim.
who was powerless to offer the slight.
est defense. When the nurse returned.
the Mccormick woman was dead, the
right side of her skull having been
crushed In by terrible blow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick express
their intention Of bringing the matter
before the state board of health. luna.
CT and charity for full investigation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-15
A GREAT ART.
Hhe Rare Ability to Select EMcient
ExecutiYe Heads.


Executive Heads.
| Many men mistakenly think that be-
cause they work hard and try hard
they must eventually succeed to some
extent. This does not follow. Some
men carry on great enterprises with
little apparent effort. Their success is
due to skill in selecting efficient exec
ptive heads.
Many q business man breaks down
krying to supplement the work of in
competent heads Of departments sim
ply because he does not know how to
choose the right men. A man Of COM
Imandng ability does not worry him
programme and then selects men who
can carry it out to the letter. Indeed
1t Is q sign of weakness for the head
lpf concern to bother about little de-
tails. 1t shows that he lacks the in
sight, the business sagacity, the abili'
'ty, to select and to manage men who
can d. things efficiently.
Many heads Of large concerns spend
ii.tle time in their offices. They travel
or remain at home, but the business
goes on like clockwork simply because
the: know how to select men who can
efficiently do the work assigned to
them.
1t Is a great art to duplicate oneself
in another and multiply oneself many
times by selecting those who are vast
ily superior to ourselves, but who did
not happen to have had our opportuni'
'ty to Dc the thing themselves.-Suc-
EeSs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-09-15
Prison AanOciatiOn COnyenea

Philadelphia. Sept. 15.-Penologists
from every section Of the country at
tended the opening session Of the an
nual congress of the National Prison
association. which convened at Mu-
steal Fund hall The object of the
convention is to discuss ways and
means to better the condition of pris-
ons and to place them on a higher
moral plane.