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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18

New York, Sept. 1.-THE finding.
Saturday, of the body OF a hand somc
woman about - years old. lying
bruised and battered in q clump of
brar bushes near the Pelham road in
tho Bronx. revealed one of the worst
crimes with which the police have has!
10 deal in many years.
An autopsy showed that the wonan
had been criminally assaulted and
chokod 10 death. There was every in
dication that she had fought desperate
~. Both her outer garments and un-
derclothing were torn almost into
shreds. The body was removed to the
Fordham morgue and so detectives and
Specially assigned policemen set to
work on the case.
The body had been dragged to the
clump of briar bushes from a point
some distance away. The spot selected
ior the crime was beneath a famous
old tree. known to the residents of the
hronX as THE haunted oak" because
Oh inc memory which fingers of the
hanging OF 4 spy on one of it's limbs
curing the American revolution.
mrs. James Black, who owns the
property near where the body was
round, came upon it as she was gath
erlnS wild flowers. Mrs. Black ran
screaming to nearby house and gave
the alarm
The slain girls face was distorted.
,ier whole body seemed covered with
p'uises' and the thorns of the briar
, nushes had added their scratches and
iacerations to the body
II ne woman had been neatly dressed
h,,a wnite shirtwaist. brown skirt.
'''e petficoat. black stockings and OK
CONTINUED on Page Threel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18
A SEVERE BLOW
Dealt Gil Industry BY Recent Uprising
In Baku Districts.

St. Petersburg. Sept. 7.-According to
kilograms received from Baku. today,
the plants Of q oil companies and those
of IL private owners were completely
destroyed during the disturbance In the
oil districts. The Baku Company lost
third of it's derrlcks. the Nobel Co 10
per cent. and the Born Co. 50 per cent.
Only one of the Rothschild properties is
intact. tlt,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Sept. l..-F'orecast for Hos-
tor and vicinity: Monday, unsettled,
probably showers; Tuesday, partly
cloudy to cloudy. probably without
rain; southeast winds becoming vari-
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18
$50 PRINTERS STRIKE
In Attempt to Enforce 8-hour Day De-
nand in Rochester, NJ. Y.

Rochester. n. Y. Sept 17.-Composi-
tors in eight book and job printing es-
adjustments quit work. Saturday night,
to enforce their demand for an eight
hour day. 1t is estimated that 10 men
have gone out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18

A new record price for salt mackerel
was made Saturday, at Gloucester,
when the schooner Arcadia disposed OF
her cargo ut s26 barrel. The highest
previous prices for the season have
ranged between $24 and $25 barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18
RAlN-FAIR TUESDAY.

Washington. Sept. 17.-.r'orecast for
New England: Rain, Monday; Tues
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18
AN ARREST
In Case Of Murder Of
Augusta Pfeifer.
Joseph Girard, a Driver, Taken
By Police, on Suspicion.
Evidence Which Leads Police TO Think
They Have Right man.

New York, Sept. 1S.-Coroner O'GOr-
man, early this morning issued war
rant for the arrest OF Joseph Girard, a
driver, charging him with the murder
of Augusta Pfeiffcr, the 22-ycars-old
girl. whose body was found in Pelham
road in the Bronx, Saturday.
Coroner O'Gorman said:
I'VE have traced the movements of
Girar1 up to the time of the murder
and 20 within 200 feet of the place. We
have also traced the movements OF the
girl up to $50 o'clock, on Wednesday
night. when she boarded Throsgs
Neck car. The two undoubtedly met
The mans; clothing has been found in
the home of Mrs. Julia Il. McMahon, Of
Pelham road, mar Eastern Boulevard.
ana consists of ovcralls and jumper.
These are Sm+ared with blood. the
last seen of Girard WAS when he left
nome ut O'Clock. Thursday morning.
The warrant charges Girard with
homicide. William Harmed, a hack
driver, and Julia McMahOn have been
committed to the house of detention as
witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18

New York. Sept. 1.-THE body Of the
young woman found under what is
known as the Haunted Oak" just off
Pelham road, near Liberty street, the
Bronx, Saturday, was identified. today.
rs that of Augusta pfciffer. - years
old, whose home was on Pelham road.
only Il few hundred yards from the spot
where she was discovered.
Owing partly to Il quarrel with her
mother over a trivial matter. shr left
home three weeks ago and had been
living with 4 family named Bheiner i'll
the low er part of the Bronx. For sew
eral winters. she had passed the cold
months with this family, because they
lived nearer the place where she work
ed in Manhattan.
Two weeks ago, Augusta returned tn
her home to get some clothing she had
left. She took away part of ii, and to
get TIE rest, mt1e an appointment to
meet Ecr brother Paul, last "Wednesday
evening, in Pelham road. near the place
whore her body was found. Paul kept
the appointment. nut his sister did not
appear The girls family are respect
able German people and have lived in
this country II years.
The identification was made through
Frances Brciner, the 12-year-old
daughter of Mrs. Louise Breiner with
whom Miss Pfeiffer was living. Il
curious circumstance in this conncc-
lion is the fact that detectives die
cuSsed the case in the hearing of the
Pfciffcr family. Saturday night. but 70
one seemed to recognize the d"scrip-
lions given of tie murdered girl.
Miss Pfeiffer was well-known and
respected III the nciehborhood in which
she lived.
She left the Brciner house about S
o'clock. "Wednesday evening, to meet
her brother and carried a small dress
suit case. This case was found near
her boGy The walk from the street
car to her home is a lonely one and it
was while on iris that she was as
saulted according to the police theory.
Aztec questioning members of the
family and others the police reached
III, conclusion that the crime was COM
mitt"d by some one of the rough elc-
ment i'll the vicinity. Half a dozen
men were taken before the authorities
and questioned ana Police Captain
!Hlrfeind. in charge Of the investigation
late tonight. that he expect
ca an arrest within a short time.
\ man and a woman and five boys
were held by the police. tonight. as
witnesses. The police intimate that
they have definite clue as to the muir
derer, tut say the man they wanted has
left the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-18

For Poor Sleepers,
Poor circulationS. weak digestionS. SAN
fOrdS Ginger is grateful, comforting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

ments of various sorts
The technical description of the monu-
ment is as follows: Bottom base feet 2
inches square by / foot and inches; sec
ond BASE feet inches square by / foot;
die, feet inches by feet inches by 2
feet inches; cap. 8 feet 10 inches by 8
feet 10 inches by / foot; shaft, feet 10
inches by feet 10 inches by feet 10
inches; cap, feet 8 inches by 2 feet 9
inches by / foot l inch. Statue, feet,
making total of p feet.
On the front base are raised letters cut
from the solid granite bearing the in
scription, I'm Memory Of the Soldiers and
Sailors of 1861 to 1865" Above this, on the
die side, is a laurel wreath encircling the
letters &c. A. r." On the west base is
inscribed in raised letters: "The soldiers
of the Union met and overcame the great
est rebellion the world ever saw. These
men pass away as a tale that Is told,
but their work will endure forever" Above
this on the die are crossed muskets cut
In relief from the solid stone and on the
north front are crossed sabers, and on the
south front crossed cannon similarly cut
in relief. The shaft is surmounted by the
figure of a soldier, wearing an overcoat
of the war time and holding in his right
hand musket at the position of "at rest "
rms ngure as is the whole monument, is
of solid granite.
The monument occupies a commanding
position in Forest Lawn cemetery in the
center of the soldiers lot, directly facing
the main entrance TO the cemetery. It is
symmetrical and beautiful work of art,
and is decided ornament to the cemetery,
as well as lasting credit to the patriotic
women whose tireless efforts have created
It, The monument is completely paid for,
and small surplus remains in the treas
ury Of the association for the further
beautihcation of the grounds surrounding
It, At each corner of the little circle of
which the monument is the center are
placed cannon of the civil war period,
with triangular pile of cannon balls at
each. Adjacent TO the monument is a
slender iron Flagstaff nearly 100 feet in
height. from the top of which Old Glory
is continually floating.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24
Woman Who is Helping Women Workers

country as to the Industrial conditions OF
women in their respective communities.
Last spring Mrs Dorr in company with
Miss Jane Adams. Miss Mary Mcdowell,
Mrs. Florence Kelly and others, went to
Washington to induce the United States
Bureau of Labor to make an official inves-
tigation OF the industrial conditions of
women in the United States, The only
record now in existence is very incom-
plete report compiled ten years ago and
which is utterly useless at this time. Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Commissioner of Labor
Neill advised that the women encourage
the club women to petition their representa-
tives in congress to support bill providing
for an appropriation which shall enable the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

-
/ ri share of men and women VINO
have come into national promi-
IteaS&SM nence through the part they have
49, had in the big enterprises of the
day, and not the least among these is Mrs.
Rheta Childe Dorr of New York City. For
several years past Mrs. Dorr has had an
important part in the work that women
are doing for the betterment of the less
fortunate members of their own sex, par
ticularly in the industrial world. A pro-
fessional newspaper woman, she had come
much in contact with other women and
upon moving to New York about ten years
ago she became more impressed with the
necessity of something that should protect
the constantly increasing army of women
in the factories, shops and offices and pre-
vent their presence in the industrial field
from becoming a menace to not only the
Industrial system, but to the future homes.
Realizing that this task must devolve
largely upon women and their efforts must
be based upon a thorough understanding of
the real situation, Mrs Dorr set about i'm
proving the exceptional opportunity that
New York affords for the study of women
in every class of life. It was her theory
that to do this she must know the women,
and she knew she could do this only by
coming in direct contact with them. she
spent days in the employment offices
watching and studying and questioning
those who sought for work. She visited
the police stations and studied the unfor-
Inmates there. She mingled with the shop
girls and women in the factories to ascer-
tain at first hand their real conditions.
what were their ad Santages and their dis
advantages, And out of all this grew her
belief IN the Womens Trade Union league
and her work to further its organization.
Two years ago she moved to the East
Side living in a tenement house where
were also located the headquarters of the
league, and here she has continued her
study. A year ago she was made chairman
Of the Industrial committee of the General
Federation OF Women's Clubs and in that
position has directed a practical campaign
of education among the club women Of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

Department of Labor to make such an in
vestigation. They warmly commended the
plan and If 1t carries it will be the first
time in the history OF the world that such
a record has been made of the conditions
of women. The advancement of this work
will constitute a large part of Mrs. DORIS
work among the club women this fall
Mrs. Dorr is at present a member of the
STAFF of the New York Evening Post and
frequent contributor to magazines. She IS
a daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. Edward p.
Childe of Omaha and spent her girlhood
days here, later attending the University
of Nebraska, Mrs. Dorr, with her small
son, has spent the last two weeks visiting
her parents in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24
Monument to Soldier Dead at Forest Lawn

patriotic women of Douglas county and
Omaha, who began the enterprise eight
years ago, or, more definitely speaking,
on May 7, 1897.
The president of the association, is Mrs.
Anna Yule; secretary, Miss Clara Feenan;
treasurer, Mrs. e. A. Hull; Mrs. ]. U.
Metcalf and Mrs. Emma Clark, all OF
Omaha. These women have continued as
the officers of the association during all of
the eight years, and have performed their
work faithfully and we'll. The funds for
the monument were raised by private sub
scription from among the old soldiers and
a number Of citizens, and by entertain
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24
Group of Quaint Features of Current Life

Tribune has evidently walked along the
rose strewn" pathway Of the country
newspaper editor, and he expresses his
qualification as follows: How'd you like
to be the editor. and in the sanctum roost
and skim through old exchanges and write
for Jones boost and give Young Sport
calling down, Old Skadds a ripping up,
describe Miss Dash's new silk gown and
praise Bill Sykes bull pup? To take In
three-odd dollars and pay out sixteen more
70 scheme TO make two dollars do the
work OF more than four 20 clip and paste,
and sweat and swear. and In your pants
big holes TO wear; 70 euss your luck and
write hot stun. be slow 10 anger, quick
TO BLUM, dun. old subscribers ne'er get blue
go chase up news at 7:O27 think IL just
lovely, ana 90, no doubt. do you (I).-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

ANY a mournful old-tmer watched
I Nh the initiation of the new system
~ of direct primaries with poignant
kS&S1N regret In the same way that he
Sa&asS recalls the halcyon days Of his
youth he will now reminiscently recall
the days Of the good old convention way
of nominating candidates"
What was the privilege of the directing
minds Of the party In days past Is now the
privilege of the people at large. And, like
Juries, the people are given to springing
surprises. They are prone to go at framed
up calculations with a meat axe in one
hand and claymore In the other, with the
result that many budding plan is butch
cred and many a fond hope shattered for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

candlestick and other articles used in the
tabernacle by the children of Israel during
their pilgrimage through the wilderness
have been recovered from the River Tiber
where they were thrown by the ancient
Romans when the sacking Of Rome by the
Goths seemed imminent
In the box were discovered many ves-
sells and trumpets which exactly answer the
description in the old testament Should
the Identification be accepted this candle
stick would become one OF the most valu-
able treasurers I'm the world.
The value OF the gold alone is more than
$4,000. and In addition, the rich working
enhances its value. being of the finest. IL
stands nearly three feet high.
Activities of We Editor.
The editor OF the HOldsnvnls Qnd IT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

aye. They revel in their new-found liberty
of action the hungry COW revels in
clover-and, like the COW, they are not I'M
likely to sometimes founder themselves.
with the best intentions in the world, the
result of the scattered thought, soidifed
into a party ticket, will often be won
derful to behold. This is likely to be es-
pecially true while the primary system is
developing to perfection. With the surer
touch of experience and more coherent
thought that will prevail later on, grave
mistakes OF choice will be rarer Such, at
least has been the case in states where the
primary system of nominating has had long
trial. II is much to the credit of the sys-
tenn that no state which has adopted 1t has
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

appropriate ceremonies, in which Governor
Mickey and other state officials partici-
pated.
This monument, a handsome gray granite
pedestal. shaft and statue, twenty-one feet
IN height, is a beautiful specimen of the
sculptor's art, and its conception. creation
and completion is due wholly TO the ladies'
Union Veterans Monument Association of
Douglas county, group. Of loyal and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

taken at the next legislature to make it
more clear. The republican state commit
tee has before II a resolution calling for
the appointment of a committee which shall
investigate the operation Of direct primary
laws in other states, and make report
with suggestions for the use OF Nebraska.
The idea is that the law has come to stay.
but 1t will need adjustment before it will
work to the entire satisfaction of all. This
was true of the Australian ballot law, which
was almost failure in It's first application,
but which was finally gotten into such con-
dition that 1t now permits Of elections be-
ing held quietly and expeditiously. The
direct primary law may probably be so
amended that 1t will fulhll all that its most
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

ardent champions claim for It in operation.
When the law has been perfected the
choice of public officers will, as nearly as
possibly, represent the will of the people,
for then no one can be nominated for
office without the consent OF the voters OF
his party. directly expressed at the polls
by secret ballot. He will then be required
to go before the people and again be voted
on secretly before he can enter on the dis
charge of his official duties. All this adds
to the machinery of election, but It tends
to remove the selection OF public officers
as far as possible from the manipulation
of political workers. and. in theory at
least, provides for the choice OF the people
filling the Office In every instance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

He caused to be published in the Mail and
Breeze the following:
1.-The undersigned claims the distinction
OF being the eighth husband OF the most
married woman in Kansas. She has never
seen any OF them dead-she or they be-
ing divorced. We are not living together,
having separated last fan. but we have
had no divorce. II any one can beat that
record he or she Is entitled 10 score.-L.
c. Whaley. Hiawatha. Kan"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

IE monument erected to the mem
DRY of the Union soldiers and
sailors of Douglas county was
unveiled Thursday afternoon last
at Forest Lawn cemetery with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24
Claims the Prize.

lW husbands of distinguished
women acquire any fame from
the possession OF famous wives,
but a Hiawatha (KanD man
wants TO shine by reflected ight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

Ancient Treasures Found.
According 10 recent accounts. the golden
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

IBR.ASKA has contributed its
share of men and women who
have come into national promi-
nence through the part they have
had in the big enterprises of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-24

Activities of We Editor.
The editor OF the Holdsnvlils Qnd t.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-09-29

A loafer on the street, whose
wife was probably at home getting
out neighbor's washing to make
money to buy the children shoes,
asked . busy man the other day II
he ever saw q baldhcaded woman.
mo, l never did," replied the busy
man. "And l never saw q woman
waltzing down the street In her
shirt sleeves with . cigar In her
teeth and running into overy sa-
loon she saw. Did your Neither
did ever see . woman sitting al
day at tho street corner on . dry
goods boz telling people how the
secretary Of the treasury should
run the national finances. I have
never seen q woman 60 fishina
with . bottle In her pocket, sit on
the bank oil day and 60 home
drunk at night. Did your Nor
have ever seen q woman yAnk
OIL her coat and say she could lick
any man In town. Did your"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-09-29
Next Tuesday is the opening

Next Tuesday Is the opening
date OF what will undoubtedly he
Montgomcry's greatest Street Fair
There Is only one city In the state
tn at has been able to give Just the
XII nd OF a street fair the people like,
no carnival grafters, no bunko
games; high class free shows, fine
show rings and all Of II free "but
the eating" and that town Is Mont
gomery City. In that respect she
stands out in bold relief, precmi-
nent and alone. The rings Of har-
ness and saddle horses are the hn-
est shown In the state not except
Ing the State Fair. Tho agrlcul-
tural exhibit this year will be ono
to be long remembered. The
prizes hung up for the winners In
the paradcs insure large number
of entries and paradcs par excel.
lencc. Don't miss the fair this
year, with fair weather II will be
the most enjoyable one yet held.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-09-29
Back Again.

The Kingsley Russell Company
will open weeks engagement at
Ferguson's Opera House next
Monday night presenting for the
first time in our city, ~ Little
Princess" Mr.. Russell has an
entire new company this season,
also all new plays. They come
very highly recommended by both
press and public. Anyone wish
ing to enjoy a hearty laugh should
not miss seeing" "a Little Princess"
Monday night. Ladies' will be
admitted FREQ on Monday night
under usual conditions. Seats
now on sale at Cason's Drug store.
Prices 25, 35, 80 cents.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-09-29

The wellsvillc second ball team
and tho Montgomery second team
played q double header Atth park
here Sunday. Montgomery win
nj ng both games, the first one by
u score af II to 10 and the second
o ne IL to I. The feature OF the
ga me was the playing Of Paul ON
and Ed Thorp OF the Montgomery
tenn. Gill only famed out once,
and didn't have an error. Thorp
made half Of the runs In the first
game himself.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-09-29
START NOW,

To those who have not had q va.
cation and cannot spare the time
to 60 to the seashore or the noun.
tains, q trip to Excelsior Springs,
No., 10 recommended, as 1t In
wolves only few hours ride, and
is q quiet restful place with spring
waters OF healthful and curative
qualities equal to any resort In the
world not excepting Carlsbad.
Most any Wabash train will take
you there comfortably.
Apply to any agent OF the
Company for full particulars.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-09-29
Miss Robertson Slightly Injured.

Miss Robertson Slightly Injured.
Mise Stella Robertson, OF Mex
leo. q guest At the $. ate Hospital,
was slightly injured Wednesday
evening by falling from rune-
bout driven by DR.. J. +. Harrison.
Miss Robertson aud Miss Potts, in
the spirit OF fun. were standing On
the axle OF the vehicle and hold
Ing to the seat, while Df, Harrison
and an other young lady wcro
taking drive ABOUT the Hospital
grounds. Dr. ID. q. Mccall came
up behind tnc rig at some distance
In his automobile and the horse
becoming frightened gave n lunge,
and ss DR.. Harrison pulled the
horse NJ the sudden stop threw
the young lady from her perch tc
the ground. She suffered some
scratches on her face aad arn.
Outside the nervous snocis. tho
lady suffered no Inconvenience
from tho accldcnt.---Fulton Sun.