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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
OSGOOD ACQUITTED.
Jury Decides That He Did Not Mean
Any Wronq.

Boston, May N;-Charles Osgood. senior
Co. importers of cutlery. was found not
grIilty. today. by a United States grand
jury on the charge Of giving false values
on goods imported rsooa, The defence was that Ia
values placed upon the lots of razors.
which were consigned from Germany to
the Boston firm. We're lower than they
should have been. the defendant had no
intention TO defraud. 1t was claimed that
he himself was mistaken as to the values
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
TIE KEEL PLATES
Of the Batt'eslip Vermont Laid a.
Fore River Cos. Yard.

Quincy. Mass. May 20.-The first
Keel plates o. the new battlcship Yer
mont were laid, today. in the yards of
the Fore River Ship and Engine Co.
IN the place where the battleship
Rhode Island WAS recently launched.
The battleship Vermont VIII he n
l6,6on-ton boat. as compared with IA
500 tons of the Rhode Island.
The Fore River Co. now has about
1900 men ut work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21

Lon Angeles, Cal. May 2O.-Whcn the
general Methodist conference adjourned,
tonight, seven of the eight bishops to be
elected had been chosen and the ballot,
taken just before adjournment, probably
elected the eighth. although its result
has not yet been announced.
The list of bishops thus far chosen fol-
lows: Joseph +. Berry, Chicago: Henry
Spelmeyer, Newark. n. j.; VIM: f. Mac
bowel. New York; lanes W. Bashford'
Delaware Ohio; William Burt, Rome:
Italy: Luther b. Wilson. Baltimore; and
Thomas 3. Nelly. Philadelphia.
DR.. Burt was elected on the fifth ballot
taken, last night. the result of which was
announced, this morning. DR.. Wilson was
chosen on the sixth ballot. which was an
nounced before recess today. The sew
enth and eighth ballots resulted in no
election, but on the ninth DR.. Nicely was
elected by 4S6 votes out of the 100 cast,
| f67 being necessary to a choice.
The election of the eighth bishop is now
thou"ht to lie between DR.. J. r. Day and
DR.. r. J. Cook of Chattanooga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
WILL BE PERMANENT.
Western Unions Drastic Measures Re-
garding Pool Rooms.

New York May 20.-President Glow
ry of the Western Union Telegraph
Co. said, today, that the abolition of
the company's racing department
announced by him is TO be permanent.
He also said that the company will
not lease wires to pool rooms. The
|company's branch offices at the race
tracks will be maintained for the
transaction of such messages as VIII be
offered in the course of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
FOR $4,000 900.
Panama Warrant in the New YorI,
Subtreasury.

New York. May 2O.-The sub-treas-
ury. Friday, had debit balance of
S9,S13,11S at the Clearing House.
OF this amount 100000 represents
a treasury warrant received, THURSDAY
by J. p. Morgan e Co. from the State
department at Washington. Morgan Z,
Co. are the fiscal agents of the Panama
republic to which government has now
been paid the full S10,0OO00 due on ac-
count OF the Panama canal The war
rant was brought here by special mes
senger. 1t was deposited at the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce and Went
through the Clearing House, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21

A school of auctioneering and oratory
will be opened in July at Davenport,
Ia, by Colonel Cary M. Jones, we'll
known live stock auctioneer. in. associ-
alton with several other men Of his
profession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
Ansberry Secures the Nomination.

Toledo. Ohio. May 2O.-Timothy r.
Ansberry of Defiance. was nominated
in the 5th District Democratic conven-
ton. early today, on the 1205th ballot,
for Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21

After a protracted illness VIM. Fl.
Crimes, formerly president of the Gorham
Manufacturing Co. and widely known
through the jewelry trade OF the country.
died Friday MT his home ut Providence
r. J. Mr.. Crimes was born in Newport
in 1919,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
NEW METHODIST BISHOPS.
Burt and Wilson Elected and Ballotine
Still Going On.

Los Angeles May 20.-Dr. VIM. Burt
of Italy, was elected bishop on the fifth
ballot by the Methodist general con-
ference.
Bishop VIM. Burt of Rome. Italy, is
81 years of age and has been for Is
years past missionary leader in one OF
the most difficult fields of Protestant
propaganda. He WAS educated at Will
braham Academy, Wesleyan University
and began his ministerial career in the
New York east conference. He was
later sent to italy, where he quickly
rose to prominence and for years has
been recognized as one of the foremost
figures in European Professionalism.
Rev. DR.. Luther b. Wilson Of Balti-
more, was elected bishop on the sixth
ballot.
The disturbing charges of hcresy,
that have ag:tated certain circles i'll the
conference since the opening have been
finally disposed of i'll the committee on
education. The report finds that the
charges of heresy have not been suS-
tanned.
Chairman Buckley of the Episcopacy
committee, made Il Special report TO
the conference, today, OH the subject
of missionary bishops recommending
the election of one additional mission
ary bishop for Africa, two for southern
Asia and one for Japan and Korea.
The first and second items of the re-
port were adopted and the third item
Of the report was under discussion
when recess was taken.
On the seventh ballot the three high
est candidates were: Nicely, 4S6; Day,
3i6; Cook, 304.
On the eighth ballot Nicely was lead
ing with 4G5 votes; Day, second, with
3I6 and Cook third, with 314.
The ninth ballot was then ordered
and q recess taken until 5 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
PRIZE WINNERS
In the Preparatory Speaking Contest
at University of Maine.

Orono, Nc, May 20.-Scventeen pre-
ruratory schools competed in the an
nual prize speaking contest at the Uni
versity of Maine, today. The first
prize was awarded TO Miss Gladys Nj.
Wise of Edward Little High school,,
Auburn. Walter NJ. Spear of BridSton
Academy, won the second prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
A Prominent Member of I. O. o. F.
Threatened With Brisht's Disease
Pe-ru-na Restored Him TO Health.

o. Fred Lindstrom, Past Grand Master
Independents Order OF Odd Fellows,
writes from 1923 University Ave-, St.
Paul, Mimi:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21

OF this years graduating class Of
Yale. numbering 3l3, 112 will go into
business. s. into law. "a into medicine
% into teaching, into the ministry and
&c will do special work,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
THE DAUGHTERS LETTER..

my father sent you letter to tell how
| was cured after was SO weak and poor
to Paine's Celery Compound Now we
are. grateful still more for we cured our
father by the same good medicine. He is a
blacksmith and a very large man. He is
six feet one inch tall. He was up all
night and working daytime. Before 1 be-
gan to get well he began to get sick with
out knowing it. He got so poorly that his
face was thin and he was complaining
of his head and trouble with his stoma CHI
He would be sick in bed for the first time
in his life. Now, L thought. Paine's Gel
cry Compound would do him good 1t
cured him very soon. He is strong and
healthy. more than he was before 1t is
all the benefit of Paine's Celery Com
pound. Katie Klotzbucher.
II will sign also thanking Paine's Gel
cry Compound. for it made my husband
klotzhucher Chadwick St PhiIadelnhia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-21
You Get Quick Certain STRENGTH
FROM THE CELEBRATED NERVE vITALlzER AND ToNic
PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND.,
EFFECT,
THE FATHERS LETTER.

This is to thank Paine's Celery Com
pound for the good it has done. Our
daughter Katie quickly got well again
by taking your medicine. She was very
SICK and tired and not strong enough to
go to school any more. She got thinner
every day. We nursed her all night many
a time. " ...f
Our next door neighbor sent us Paines
Celery Compound for her; in two days
she was better so she could be up. She
kept right on improving, and now she is
so well you would not think she had been
sick. Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Klotzbucher,
ChadWick St. PHILADELPHIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
TRADE IN CHICAGO.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]


Chicago. June s-The bulls to-day gave up the
fight in wheat and threw overheard the lines taken
on yesterday. At the close the market was very
weak and sentiment bearish. Early attempts 10
bull the market were abandoned under the Hood OF
excellent crop reports pouring in both from the
Northwest and Southwest. Shows report made the
winter wheat condition 1913. nearly 2 points
higher than @ month ago. This taken to tndi-
cate that the government report Friday would
show about the same increase. No gain In spring
wheat reported. September delivery
wheat is selling at large discounts from July
prices everywhere. This is Indicative OF excellent
crop prospects. Even Ohio and Southern Illinois
sent reports of Improvement to-day, although the
Ohio Valley is admittedly short. July opened at
Soc sold ss1ac. broke finally ssc and closed at
sSsc, September opened at s14sc sold at sl5sc and
at Sic. and closed at Slsc. Cash sales Were 25oo
bushels
Corn lost sc for July. &c for September and t.c
each Tor December and May. as compared with yes-
terday. The break a surprise as receipts were
only 80 cars. against 800 expected There was
however. complete cessation of Eastern shipping
demand. Sales made TO the East SATURDAYS
and Mondays breaks had evidently supplied all
buyers Vessel room was chartered late yesterday
and to-day for $4,000 bushels of corn at lS,c to
Buffalo. New sales to-day 100000 bushels
mainly local There n general unloading by
smaller holders. July opened 49lsc and closed at
+sa.c. September opened 4Sizc. closing at I7Tsc
May closed at 4sc.; December. 43asc.
Oats held steady of the day deSpits weak-
ness In other grains. but finally lost lac for july
September and December closed unchanged Re
morrow 81 These were below local consumers
needs July closed at 3sssc: September. sIlsc: De-
cember. 3ltsc.
Pork lost 12iac; lard. 2Isc TO &C. and ribs nc
from yesterdays closing though early prices were
much higher. The trade heavier than for
weeks Armour was a large buyer on the break.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
TWO PER CENT DIVIDEND.
marlborough Declares 1t = High
Record Price Erceeded on Curb.

The directors of the Interbo7ough Rapid Transit
Company yesterday declared dividend of per
cent, pa yable July l. at the office of August
Belmont e Co. agents of the voting trustees. 10
certificate holders of record of June 90 This Is the
company's first dividend.
The authorized capital stock of the PETERBOROUGH
company is S25.0c9OGO, all of which is believed to
have been issued. a 2 per cent dividend on this
sum would call for 100000. The subway not yet
being in operation. the InterborOughs revenue APP
plicable dividends must have been derived from
the surplus earnings of the Manhattan Railway
Company. The lease of the latter corporation to
the PETERBOROUGH Rapid Transit Company provided
that the yearly rental TO be paid from April l. 1888
when the lease became effective, until January l,
1906, should be equal 10 the net earnings of the
Manhattan system. not less than per cent nor ex-
ceeding per cent. and $4,000 d year for maintain
ing the Manhattan cOmpany's organization.
The statement of the Manhattan for the year
ended June 80. 1902 showed balance, after divi-
dends Of s727,5H the dividends for that period hav
ing aggregated 5l4 per 1t is probable that the
surplus has largely increased during the last year.
although the full per cent has been paid since the
lease. The last report of the State Railroad Com
mission, il may be remembered showed that in the
twelve months ending February %, 1884, the Man
haitian. system carried 81 BIS, $50 cash paying
passengers than in the preceding year.
In the curb market yesterday Interborough Rapid
Transit stock touched li2@4. slightly exceeding the
previous high record price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
READY TO GIVE PROOF.
Railroad Committee InI'ited to Meet
Port Chester ROad'S Bankers.

TIE Talnr-1a.sy men have said that tire packers
% the Tor. Chester road no: responsible.
AlGerI,a:i HaggeTty has told members OF the
Merchants Association that the aldermen would
have actcI in n 6.Gerelt manner towart the
reed Il President Gcts!-2n sac :od theTp the
names of :te bankers who were 20 flna,ice the
r-utec-. Yesterday AZ. Gctshan sent the FOL
5os; .1E letter 10 Alderman Haggerty:
81 such. :iIrc as ecu may appoint WI: he
r3e-scl ~ -rakC appointment AT the D-ce OF the
bAusfTr. Utii VcU, accompanied bE me hallIo'd
ComrIIti-.. or suri Iao.DHegs Of inc Railroad Com
irite.. ..s U1ss. DO tctcTI1lEed uYOn 70 meet the
rerre--ni ltiy,-- OF tns banking house through
which -is. funds io- Nh. construction OF tne New
1cri and fosr Chester Railroad Viii Ue supplied.
] understand t.at TINS f. fbc only point upon
tjcn v-ie tho Bankers Will he pleased 10 give you
81 ;laly ofic. at such time as an appointment may
lie i:.uGc between you and themselves.
" 2. E,lu-. Of the Merchants Association. is
10 take ;uucheo1l with various members of inc
Railroad Committee soon and talk over with
1beIa the status OF the Port Chester company's
application.
Wlcu d Tr.bru.e reporter told Alderman iiag-
gtrty at tho Pensacola Club, last night of Mr.,
GotshalPs letter giving its text and asking
whether lYe would fall in with Mr.. Gotshals
suEgestia,.. he said;
AEr. Co.salu may. as you say have sent me such
q !etteg Today. but ] have not yet received II,
Until glio letter reaches me viii not say whal
nhau sfzH not do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
BEAVERS AGAIN INDICTED.
Washington Complaint Charges Conspiracy
with Book Typewriter Company.

a complaint against George W. Beavers, former
ly head OF the Division of Salaries and Allowances
Of the POstoffice Department. served him
yesterday. charging him with conspiracy with the
agent OF a book typewriter company, whose sup
plies We're sold TO the Postoffice Department The
indictment was filed in the District of Columbia on
October 5. 1903.
Argument was have been had before Judge
Thomas in the United States Circuit Court. Brook
Ign, yesterday upon a motion for bill Of particu-
lars and a motion 10 quash tho indictments against
Beavers found by the federal grand jury in Brook
Ign. Before the motions made. however
United States District Attorney Youngs said he
had warrant for Beaverss arrest the new
complaint. AS Beavers to be arrested and
sent TO Washington. il would not be worth while
TO go on with the argument the other indict-
would send Beavers to Washington II the evil
dence warranted such action.
1t was arranged that the arguments should go
over till Monday: that in the time Beavers
should be taken before United States Commissioner
Benedict for arraignment on The new complaint
and that the existing bail OF $4,000 should De con-
tinued.
The crime which the new indictment charges Is
entering into agreement To receive money FOR
promoting the interests Of the book typewriter
concern, ana Of accepting draft for $50 IL; pursu-
Beavers agreed with W. Scott Towers. agent OF
the Elliott & Hatch Book Typewriter Company.
supply certain pOStOitiCes with the styl" Ot
chine manufactured by the company Towers repre-
sented Seven OF the typewriters We're furnished 10
the Boston pOstofiice and one each of the machines
10 seven other postoftices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
HELD FOR JEWEL THEFT.
Corwin Case Prisoner Accused by Former
Clerk at Lorraine

Mrs Halsey Corwn. who robbed Of jeweIry
worth nearly $4,000 while absent from her apart
ments, in the Hotel lie Marquis. No. u East
Thirty first-st.. Tuesday night appeared Jeffer-
son Market police court yesterday when the case
against the two young men accused of the theft
called. She wore a large amount OF Jewelry in
court. including horseshoe OF diamonds at her
neck. Captain Cottrell. OF the West ThirtIeth-st
station carried court the jewels that stolen
Mrs. Corwin did not stay TO make complaint the
police deciding 10 hold tho young me- for twenty
four hours West Thlrtiet,l-,J. station to
have a number OF persons try connect the two
prisoners with other similar affair. The two pris-
oners Henry j. Dards and George Checker
both of No. I'D East ThrtieIh-st.
Magistrate Crane fixed bail at $4,000 in each case
and remanded them, asked.
Later, James Mcdonald. clerk OF the Hotel AL
gonquin. No 80 West Forty-fourth-st declared that
when he employed at the Hotel Lorraine. I.,t
September, Dards got employment md ma = ed
several weeks In that period, MCDon3..t SAYS
many patrons missed jewery clothing tt her
valuables. Dards finally discharged A few days
afterward he went To Mcdonald according the
latter and by telling hard luck story Induced the
clerk to offer to share with Dards his ROOM at No
los East FOTty-siXth-st Mcdonald says Dar,is
declared no was an actor out OF job. and had
Georges company. Dards went McDonald's
room. according the latter but stayed only one
night. The morning he was gone and so
Mcdonald says. $50 In cash. three suits of
clothes and other things. Mcdonald identified
DardS night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
W. ". RUSSELL ARRIVES.
Says Panama UW Soon adopt a
Gold Standard. .

William w. Russell. who succeeded United States
Minister Buchanan as charge daffaires at Pan
anna. arrived the steamer Sesuranca from Colon
yesterday. Mr.. Russell, who secretary of le-
cation at Caracas in the late unpleasantness In
Venezuela. and charge d'araires in the absence of
Minister Bowen. has been nominated minister at
Bosota and will go the Colombian capital at the
expiration of sixty days leave. the first In over
four years.
Seen at the Waldorf last evening. Mr.. Russell
said:
General Davis governor Of the canal zone. and
Colonel Frank J. Hecker the only mem
They live at CuIebra about dozen miles from
Panama and special train brings them together
mission in the city every morning. The only work
that is being prosecuted this time on the canal
proper is represented by the continued activity OF
the 700 men taken from the French control.
who are going ahead on the Cuebra cut Panama.
being built on low land. IS a pretty hot place.
vored by breeze and is altogether very delight
fui place to live: Governor Davis wiz; however,
at the present time with the matter Of fixing the
boundaries of the canal zone and Perfeetlns tne
cede the serious prosecution OF canal construction
The National Assembly, which has been continu,
Ously in session, SUCH since the inauguration or
the president the latter part Of February. will
probably adjourn in July. There have been a
treatment. and many matters of local Importance
the citizens IN the interior OF the provinces
most important questions OF general interest has
been that of the currency, and currency bill.
ard. will undoubtedly be passed. The diplomatic
and consular bill has become law, and under its
commercial will be established at the most i'm
portant posts. including legation at Washington
and consulate at NewYork.
The Panaman Minister the United States.
the seguranca from Colon Mr., Russell goes
to-day TO Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
COMPLAINS OF POLICE INDIFFERENCE.
S. P. C. A. President Says They Allow Hood
lums to Injure Drinking Fountains.

In its effort get the drinking fountains for
horses in proper conditions for the summer the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
finds that there is great lack of cooperation on
the part o. the Police Department The Society
for the Pre- gention of Cruelty to Animals according
fits president, John ?. Haines. would be able to
accomplish better in shorter time IL the police
would give some heed to the protection of the
fountains.
Mir. Hanes said yesterday that the police allowed
hoodlums and loafers to break the pipes and
nections and fill the drains with sticks and rocks
and waste paper. Chains and cups carried
away, and effort made by the police TO
catch the offenders.
Il have had large map OF Manhattan made. and
IT is marked the location OF every fountain IN
the city said Mr. Haines. I'VE have go foun-
tains distributed the island in spots where a
driver water his horses within six blocks OF
wherever he may be.
I'VE have a large supply OF horse bonnets on
hama, and giving them away by the hundreds
every day. Any driver who wishes one can have
IL for the asking"
Mr.. Hanes said the Fire Department would again
furnish free hose each fire house for sprinklng
OVerheated animals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
EXAMINATION OF MINERAL WATERS.

According to Tho London Lancet thirty mill
ions OF bottles of apolnars consumed each
year. The Lancet recently sent one OF its sDe-
clal commissioners 10 the apolllnaris spring, at
Neuenahr Germany. TO place before the medical
profession authoritative description of the bot
siOner, published in The Lancet OF January 30
1904, shows that he had access to every nook and
corner Of the vast establishment in which the
aponaris spring is situated and that he saw
from beginning TO end the process by which the
water is bottled there. ready for delivery This
port describes the methods of bottling and shows
that the purity and healhfuness OF the apolinaris
water IL comes from the spring is preserved.
IL says that the chemical analyses which the com
missioner made are III accord with those given at
various times by the late Professor Virchow Pro
fessor Liebrcch, the late Sir Edward FARMLAND
and others, and that the water wherever it is
bought Is identical with the water taken direct
from the spring. apollinaris is bottled only at
the spring and only with its own natural gas. The
supply of both water and gas from the spring is
considerably in OF the present enormous de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-09
M,Apoo ENLIsTs AID OF SCHOOLS.
To Warn Pupils Against Throwing Missiles
New Station in Brooklyn.

Police Commissioner McAdoo declared yesterday
that a request he has made OF Superintendent
Maxwell OF the city schools. would aid. he thought,
in stopping the throwing OF stones and other
missiles by school children at occupants OF auto
mobiles and other vehicles. Mr.. McAdoo has asked
Mr. Maxwell TO have teachers in the public schools
warn the children against the practice. under pain
of arrest.
The Commissioner announced that Sergeant
O. Brien. the OF Supplies and Repairs. OF
the Police Department was looking for site FOR
a temporary station be used by the New East
River Bridge precinct. Mr. McAdoO thought that
he would be unable to get a suitable place in Man
haitian and that the temporary station would be in
Brooklyn. The Commissioner viii recommend that
permanent station for the precinct be erected
plot loo feet by 30 feet running parallel with
the bridge. between Clinton and Attorney SITS, and
that this building be occupied by the bridge
police and by the police OF the present Delaney
station. and that the Delanceyst station. which
is over one hundred years old. and in bad condi-
ton he torn down. The site he referred 10 is now
owned by the city.
He will also recommend TO the Board Of Esti-
mate and Apporionment that condemnation pro-
ceedings be instituted against the property at No.
al to 147 West Twentyninth-st which II is pro-
posed TO erect new Tenderloin station.