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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Charles Horn of Loudon hill, has in his
possession file of Thomas Aluanacs,
the Oldest of which is dated 1876 These
would be valuable addition to the old
newspaper files at the Hubbard Free IL
brary. Among others of old dates the
library possesses full files Of the Ameri-
can Advocate, 1872 to 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Blaisdell went to
Sidney, Saturday, to attend the funeral
OF John Abbott, an uncle of Mr.. Elaisdell
Mr. Abbott had been a visitor to this city
twice every year for many years. The
cause of his death was pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Allie Wilson, a brother of Mrs. Tur-
ner Robinson, has gone to Portland,
where he will be treated at the Maine
Eye and Ear Infirmary for spinal
trouble. He was accompanied by Mr..
Rollison and his sister, Miss Wilson of
Lowell, Mass, who will nurse him while
he remains there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Trade fair was issued, Saturday, and cop
les distributed about the city. Every ar
rangement is rapidly being brought into
line to make a big success of the under
taking, and each feature is receiving the
careful attention of the committee in
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The evangeistic services at the Free
BAPTIST church will be continued each
evening of this week and at the meeting.
this evening at 80 O'Clock an illustrated
sermon on the subject The Runaway
Boy will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The preliminary for the freshman
prize reading for the woman's division
of Colby was held in the chapel, Sat
urday afternoon. That for the men
will be held, Wednesday afternoon.
Each member of the class is required to
compete, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Mary Wynne, who returned, Fri
day, from Florida where she passed the
winter and has been visiting her sister,
Ms. Charles Ward. returned to her home
in Vhitefied, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Among the members reporting for duty,
Saturday from 3O-day furloughs, were
Pliny Mooers, Haverhill, Mass; Thomas
Hudson, Boston; George T. Rowe, Ban
gor and Thomas McCabe, New Haven, CT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The whist party and dance which will
be given in Grand Army hall, Wednesday
evening under the auspices of the Iota
Delta Kappa Society of the High school,
is being carefully arranged and a success
! full event is assured A special invitation
is extended to the members of Cony High
af Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Frank A. Shea returned to New York,
Saturday, after passing 10 days at his
home, having been called by the illness
and subsequent death of his father,
David e. Shea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Julia Richards of this city. sailed,
Saturday, from New York for a two
months trip through Europe, during
which time she will visit Paris, Venice,
Switzerland and Normandy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Union Fast day services will be held at
the chapel of the South Congregational
church, Wednesday evening; and also
throughout the day, Thursday.-mornins
afternoon and evening, at the Baptist
yeStrV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

VIM Fl. Head of the 9Th n. If. Infy., q
former member Of Home Go. u, will be
examined at the hospital, this morning,
for readmission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

M. M. Johnson of the w. Il. Douglass
Co, Rrockton, passed Sunday at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Maud Emery returned to Port
land, Saturday, after few weeks visit
to her father, George Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. S. Smith and daugh-
ter, Miss Marion who have passed the
winter in Pocassett, Mass. are at their
home in this city, where they will remain
about a month, when Mr.. Smith will re-
turn to complete his contract on the club
house which he is building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The regular monthly meeting of the
Old South League will be held, this after
noon, with Mrs. John Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Rose Cole, who has been ill
with typhoid fever at the home of her
sister, Mrs. w. w. Kelley, in Farm
ingdale, is in town for visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

No services were held during the day,
Sunday, at the Methodist church on ac-
count of Rev. Mr.. Cashmore'S leaving for
Delaware during last week and the delay
in the appointment of Rev. r. N. jesse
lyn Of Wilmington, Del, who will succeed
Mr. Cashmere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. Alice White and daughter, Miss
Marion, and son, Percy, arrived from Bos
ton. Saturday, for q stay at their home in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs C. d. Taylor, who has been guest
at Miss Silvinia Smiths, went to Lisbon,
Saturday. Mrs. Taylor is a sister of the
late Hon. ]. II. Drummond of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Rev. c. A. Wight of Hallowell, preached
at the Congregational church. Sunday
morning. in exchange with Rev. Mr.
Quimby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Herbert Parlin and family have moved
from Winthrop and are occupying the
Paine house. on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The Prohibition Alliance will meet
with w. H. Perry, this evening. Mem
bers and those in sympathy with the
work are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Dwight L. Higgins of Boston, came
down, Saturday, for brief visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Higgins.
The visit extends over today-Patriots'
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

w. H. league, Colby, '03, who has
been coaching the Freedom Academy
baseball team, returned to college, Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

James I}arstow was at home from Holt
ness, N. H., Sunday, and passed the day
with his parents on Brunswick street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Willard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Wentworth, is critically ill with brain
disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Fred Boston is at home from his studies
in Boston for short visit with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
VAUDEVILLE.

Mrs. George Bryant and daughter
of Knox, We're calling on friends in the
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Gilbert Picard has purchased the
Learned Getchell farm. In addition to
this recent purchase Mr.. Pickard now
owns the Seaney and Pillsbury farms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
OAKLAND.

Carol Clark of Portland, is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. Adelbert Towle and little son Har-
old are guests at Mrs. Towles old home
in Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
VanderbiIt's Horse Unbiased

Paris. April 19.-Wm. X. VanderbiIt's
pay gelding Bright was unplaeed in the
handicap at Long Champs. TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Frederick Jones of Boston, arrived,
Saturday, for a few days stop at Jo-
seph Emery's new Lake House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

c. ]. Higgins hopes to commence work
on his new cottage at Robbins point
Lake Cobbosseecontee, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

F. j. Carr of Woburn, Mass, d. ]. Long
of Salem, and c. M. Prussell of Lynn,
passed Sunday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. Hannah Hersom.
Mrs. Hannah Hersom, wife of the
late Jefferson Hersom, died very sud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Captain James l.. Rea has returned to
his desk in the adjutants office after q
weeks visit at his home in Brooklyn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Rev. Lanedon Quimby of Gardiner, oc-
cupied the Old South pulpit, Sunday, in
exchange with the pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Rev. r. c. Whittemore and Charles
H. Alden of this city have been made
members of the Sons of the American
Revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Harry Kinds, formerly of this city
and now Of Gardiner, was calling on
some of his friends here, Saturday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Gogn of Gardi-
ner We're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
z. Hazard, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. A. n Russ returned, Saturday, to
her home in Lawrence, after visit to
her sister, Mrs. William j. Bodwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
HALLOWELL.

Please return your books to the libra
ry, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The ladies of the Baptist, Missionary
Society will meet at the parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. Martha Gleason, who has been
spending number of weeks with her
daughter. Mrs. G. H. Vinegar. returned
Saturday, to her home in Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

At the regular meeting of Cutler Post
G. A r., at Social hall. this evening at 1
o'clock. the business will be muster-in Of
recruits, election of junior vice command
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

George g. Sheldon of Augusta, will be
John r. Hubbard Posts Memorial day
orator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
NATIONAL HOME.

James e. Samler returned, Saturday
from two weeks visit to Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Fishermen at the Monmouth end of
Cobbosseecontee report good catches
for a week past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Manager H: J. Carrick of the Tayntor
Granite Co. went to New York, Satur-
day, on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs Hattie 3. Alexander has returned
to her home in this city, after a pro-
longed stay at Gardiner and South Car
diner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

S. 3. Glazier and son, p. III. Glazier,
came down from Boston, Saturday night,
for n short visit on Cobbosseecontee' s
shore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
GARDINER.
Telephone Call, 26.5.

Miss Louise Chase passed Sunday at her
home at Kent'S Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Lincoln Harlow has returned from {
visit with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Rebecca Tarr has returned to Au-
burn after visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

MRS. Prince Sawtelle and child have
oeeh spending the past week with her
parents in Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Guy A. Hildreth returned, Sunday, from
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Louis kilmarx has reported for duty
from an extended furlough to New York
C,;ty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The second degree will be conferred on
one candidate at the meeting q. the
knights of rythias, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss A. Ethel johnson has returned
from a short visit to friends in Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Evelyn Pelcher passed Sunday in
Portland, the guest of Miss Maud Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

DR.. and Mrs. w. o. Cobb are happy
over the arrival of a son, Sunday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Mabel Moore has returned to
Massachusetts after a3visit with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. IS. Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Miss Lucy Purnell, who has been visit
ing friends in Massachusetts, returned
home, Saturday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. l.. s. Lincoln has returned from
an extended stay in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
SOLD BY

SOLD BY
Locke & Hewett,
r. L. Weber,
Geo. d. Haskell,
Merrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleigh,
AUGUSTA.
r. M. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
VIM. M. Wood & Son,
II. A. Fuller,
Farmers Supply Co..
Chamberlain & ladd,
GARDINER.
KNIGHT & LORD.
PITTSTON.
Charles II. cIary,
hALLOWELL.
e. L. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
J. s. Light,
WATERvILLE.
A. X. Mason,
Allan & Pollard,
WINsLOW.
AND ALL LEADING GRoCERa.
RETAIL PRICE Barrel, $500; Malt Bsrsl, S2.H
24lb Bag. 700.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Louis Spear of the Harvard Medical
school, is visiting at his home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Charles A. Day of the Decker & Day
Co., made business trip to Portland
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Mrs. Newell Reed of Chelsea, Mass, is
the guest of Mrs. Charles Day in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Frank Kelley, of Kelley & Wheeler
made n business trip to Ocean Point, Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

Linwood Hartman of Watervil1e, pass
ed Sunday with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

The advertising sheet of the Board of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

houses will make fine addition to the
prOperty In WinSlow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20

er, ard installation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-20
Daily krnnebec Journal

GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 1915.
Miss Louise Chase passed Sunday at her
home at Kent's Hill
Lincoln Harlow has returned from u
visit with Boston friends.
Guy A. Hildreth returned Sunday. from
a business trip to Boston.
Miss Rebecca 'rarr has returned to Au-
burn after a visit in this city
Mrs. l.. s. Lincoln has returned from
an extended stay in Portland
Linwood Hartman of Watervire, pass
ed Sunday with relatives in this city. &
Louis Spear of the Harvard Medical
school, is visiting at his home in this city
Dr. and Mrs. w. 0. Cobb are happy
over the arrival of a son, Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Newell Reed of Chelsea Mass, is
the guest of Mrs. Charles Day in this
city.
Frank Kelley, of Kelley & Wheeler
made n business trip to Ocean Point Sat
urday.
Charles A. Day of the Decker & Day
Co., made business trip to Portland
Saturday.
Miss Lucy Purnell. who has been visit
ing friends in Massachusetts, returned
home, Saturday evening.
Miss Mabel Moore has returned to
Massachusetts, after ajvisit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.yS. Moore.
The second degree will be conferred on
one candidate at the meeting a. the
knights of Pythias, this evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
POSTMEN COMP MENTED
ON CHRIS MAS WORK
Mails 0ne-t third Larger Than Ever Be
fore, But They Were Expedi-
tiously Handled.

Many compliments. direct and indI-
rect. are being showered upon the post
men and postal clerks OF Washington
for the manner In which they handled
the enormous quantities OF Christmas
mail last week The rnails were one
third larger than ever before. but the
men made no complaint. and the vast
volume OF business was handled in a
manner to elicit the praise of the most
experienced officials.
Major James Z. Bell. superintendent
of city delivery of the Washington post
Office. has received n letter from POST
master Merritt highly cOmplimenting
him on the manner in which he directed
the men is their trying labOrs. Major
Bell has. in turn. extended his thanks TO
the men for their faithfulness and will
ingness to undergo the extra trorble
for the benefit of the public
In the matter Of receiving the mail. Il
is probable that the scheme which Origi-
mated here of having Waterman sit
at a table in the corridor Christmas
week and weigh the mail, thereby
greatly facilitating the sale OF stamps
will be taken up by other postofices
throughout the country. This Will give
the pOstofIices the services in the rush
period OF the experienced clerks who
now have to be placed at the stamp
windows.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
FOR BETTER SERVICE
ON BRIGHTNOOD LINE
Joint Committee of Citizens Associa-
tons Meets in Petworth and De-
cides on Plan of Procedure.

After delay of many months. the
joint committee. composed of members
OF the Citizens Association Of Bright
wood. Brightwood Park. Petworth. and
Takoma Park. met last night at the
home Of II. a. Particle. In Petworth.
and adopted a resolution providing that
Immediate steps be taken to obtain a
through street car service on the
Brightwood Avenue line from the city
limits to Takoma.
Tho method OF procedure will be first
an appeal TO the street car company.
IL this is unsuccessful, as II has been I'm
the past, the matter will be laid before
the House and Senate Committees on
District Affairs, with request for rem
edial legislation.
The. alleged poor service has been a
thorn in the side of the residents of this
section for many years. but the poor
facilities have inspired especial condem-
nation in the past few months The sew
eral citizens associations began the cru
SADIE by acting individually. and as this
was Ineffective. a joint committee was
decided upon
At the meeting last night a special
committee was appointed TO carry the
work forward TO a successful termina-
ton. Louis E Shoemaker, who pre-
sided. was elected chairman. The other
members Of. the committee are Francis
A. Saul. Rrightwood: B. II. Warner and
w. J. Lambert. Takoma: William Mex
Clayton and II. X. Van Horn. Bright
wood Park, and A. J. Loeffier and w.
r. Mctcalf. Petworth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
DEATH OF JEROME SYKES,
WASHINGTON COMEDIAN
Succumbs TO Attack of Pneumonia in
Chicago Following His Appearance
at Special Entertainment.

Jerome Sykes. well known as com
edian and star Of The Millionaire" and
a native of Washington. died last night
or pneumonia at the Stratford Hotel.
Chicago Mr.. Sykes gave a dinner TO
members Of his company on Christmas
Eve. following the performance, and
took prominent part in an entertain
ment specially prepared for the occa-
sion. He appeared in a thin costume.
and, in consequence, contracted a cold
which developed into pneumonia He
did not appear in The BHlionaire' after
the Thursday night performance. al
though his condition was not regarded
as alarming until last Sunday.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed, but it is understood the
oody VIII be taken to Mr. Sykes New
YORK home for burial. The news of the
cohnedlan ceath came as a distinct
shock to his friends in Washington.
Many OF them had received cards from
nm a few days ago, wishing them a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
rear. One OF these friends was di-
recting telegram of cheer In response
when apprised of Mr.. Sykes death.
Jerome SYKES was one of The most
conspicuous comedians Washington has
ever given to the stage He was born
mere IN 1868, and made as professional
debut In Baltimore with the Ford Opera
Company In 1854 He displayed special
taleG for the enactment of old charac-
ter foles, and his identity with such
parts led the public to believe he was
iar past middle age. His youthful face
ana manner, however. soon Offset this
TO persons who met him away from the
footlchts.
/, Mr. sykes was a member of the Bos-
tonians for three years, when he alter
mated with Henry Clay Barnabe in the
chief role. His impersonatfon of Foxy
Quiller in The Highwayman" led to
the writing of an opera around that
character, which first presented the
comedian as an independent star He
was in his second season of The BIZ
lionaire' at the time of his death
To his associates in and out of the
profession Jerome Sykes, was known as
the acme of good fellowship. Wherever
ne went he dispensed and was made the
recipient Of genuine hospitality. His
friends In Washington always antici-
pated his visits with keen pleasure and
his visits to his old home were made a
gala week in his season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
MORGAN WILL PROBE
CANAL NEGOTIATIONS
Senator Will Call Up Resolution Re-
questing Facts From Attorney Gen
eral Relative to the Matter.

Senator Morgan intends as soon as
Congress reassembles. after the holiday
recess. to call up his resolution direct
ing the Attorney General 10 inform the
Senate what he is doing in the matter
of the purchase OF the property rights
and concessions of the Panama Canal
Company. Attorney General Knox. Il
Will be remembered. went to Paris -
year ago to examine into the title 70
the canal vested in the French Com
pany. but his correspondence in regard
TO the matter has never been transmit.
ted TO Congress. 1t Is probable that Sen,
ator Morgan viii introduce a resolution
requesting the Attorney General tc
send il to the Senate.
II is the purpose Of Senator Morgan
TO ascertain from the Attorney General
whether or not he Is negotiating the
purchase from the new Panama Cana
Company. apd. II so. on what terms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-30
LAST FUNERAL RITES
OF MAJOR CHALMERS

Funeral services over the body of
Major Leigh Chalmers, who died or
Monday night at the Mount Vernon
House. were held there at o'clock this
afternoon. Interment was at Congress
sional Cemetery.
Major Chalmers had been employed
as an inspector of United States courts
in the Department of Justice for eight
cen years. He was taken i'll while re-
turning from a trip to the Indian Ter
ritory. where he had been on Official
duty. He had stopped at his country
home in Hamilton, Va. and was there
stricken with pneumonia. He was re-
moved to Washington, and shortly after
reaching here his condition became
critical. Inflammation of the brain was
the direct cause of death.
Major Chalmers was born In jackson.
Tenn, in 1892. He spent his early life
in Austin. Tex, and in 1879 came here
TO accept a position In the Office of the
Secretary of the United States Senate.