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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
TO CARRY FIGHT TO COURT.
Municipal Ownership League Announc.
es Intention in New York.

New York. Nov. S.-A campaign to
defeat Tammany Hall in the supreme
court and to declare William r. Hearst
the rightfully elected mayor of New
York. yesterday, in place of George b.
Mcclellan was inaugurated at crowd
I'd meeting of Municipal Ownership
League leaders, today.
At its close, Mr.. Hearst said:
we are going to fight. today. tomor-
row, next month and next year. to
make it possible for a man to cast an
honest vote and to prevent in the fu-
ture conditions being as disgraceful as
they We're. yesterday. especially in Sui
iFahs and Murphy's districts. and We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
DEFENDS HIS LAST CASE
For Two Years-Henceforth j. 3. Nor.
an of Dorchester Will Prosecute.

Boston. NoW S.-John B. Moran,
whose election as district attorney for
Suffolk county while running as an in
dependent candidate was a feature of
the voting in Massachusetts, defended
d client, today. the last time in two
years, according to his announcement.
Prom now on. | will prosecute" said
Mr.. Moran. when he was leaving the
district court at Dorchester This is
the last time l will appear in court
for the defence for two years. His
last case was lost to him, his client.
who was charged with stealing money
from the Boston Elevated Railway Co.
was convicted and fined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
Portland Advertiser: BARLEY Con-

Portland. Advertiser: BARLEY Con-
molly is to box James Broderick at Ber-
lin. Thursday evening. They are booked
for 15-round bout. Rumor has it that
the latter name is assumed and that
the boxer is Berlin chap who needs
the money or else has mistaken idea
of his capabilities. 1t seems odd that
Connolly should risk himself in this
bout unless he was convinced it will
be easy. He has a busy session cut
out for him here. Monday evening, and
cannot afford to inture his hands or
get put out. even by q foul He is
training with Billy Critch and is in
fine shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
MARYLAND.
Proposed Suffrage Restriction Amend
ment Overwhelmingly Defeated.

Baltimore, Nov. Slate returns dis
sipate much of the doubt as tothe re-
suit of yesterdays election in this city
and state. With a few precincts of one
of the usually Democratic counties yet
to hear from, the defeat of the pro-
posed suffrage restriction amendment
to the state constitution by 10000 to
$4,000 is Indicated Atkinson, Demo-
crat, is conceded the state comptroller
ship and his majority will probably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
KEEN INTEREST
Felt at Washington. Though National
Issues Are Not Involved.

Washington. Nov. S.-Keen interest in
the result of Yesterdays election was
manifested, today, in administration ard
political circles generally. President
RoCsevcl. ard members Of the cabinet
were promptly Informed of the latest re-
turns. 1t is not regarded that national
issues entered to any considerable extent
in the elections, although in MaSsachu-
SettS the question of reciprocity figured
in Il material way. Surprise was created
by the tremendous revulSion of political
sentiment in Pennsylvania and Ohio and
by the closencss of the vote for mayor
in New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
NE RASkA.
The Republican PIHalitics Even Larg-
err Than at First Reported.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. S.-Reports from
nearly all the election precincts in Ne
braSkI have been received and it is APP
parent that Lection. Republican candidate
for supreme judge, has IL plurality of 1906,
over Hastings. Fusionist. This plurality
is about double the plurality given the
gents, who have run slightly ahead of
their own ticket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
VIRGINIA.

Richmond, va, Nov. S.-Revised fig
urCs indicate that the Democratic plu-
rality over the Republicans will be 81.
600 as reported. late last night. The
Republicans will gain a few members
of the Legislature, increasing THEN
representation from is to from 20 to q
on joint ballot. The negroes everywhere
abStained from voting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09

Harry Clifford Brown, stockorokef'
was held in $4,000 for the Suffolk coui'-
ty grand jury. Wednesday, at Boston.
on the charge Of forging and uterus
certificates of tire Boston q Aioa''
Railroad stocks. He waived exarilla-
ton when brought before Speciai Jus
tice Bennett in the municipal court
Brown failed to get bail and was com
mitted. He is well known among Doe
ton brokers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
UTAH..
American Party, Formed to Gust Nor.
mons, Wins Great Victory.

Salt Lake City. Nov. S.-The American
party. founded for TIE express purpose
of ovcrthrowing the influence of the
Mormon church in municipal affairs, gain
ed a complete victory in yesterdays city
election Ezra Thompson was elected
mayer by a plurality OF - over Richard
l.. Morris, Democrat and Mormon, who
Was a candidate for reelection. The en-
tire city ticket OF the Americans is elect
ed by about the sane vote. The Ameri-
cans will have control of the council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
BOUND FOR NEW YORK.
Admiral Prince Louis Fleet Passes
Capes Of Virginia,

Norfolk. Nov. s.-The British feet. IN.
der command of Rear Admiral Prince
Louis of Battenberg, bound from Annap-
OILS to New York, passed out of the ir-
ginia capes. this afternoon. The trim from
the capes to New York is expected to be
made in less than 20 hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09

Kimball of Newburyport. Republican,
was elected commissioner for Essex
county by a total vote of 1894 to 16.-
$40 for James O. Parker, Democrat, of
Methuen.
Hon. Lewis Fl. Bartlett of Lynn. Re
publican, was, elected councillor in the
fifth district with 26,S60 votes to 12,2SS
for William c. Cuseck OF Newburyport,
Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
NEW JERSEY.
The Entire Republican Assembly
| Ticket Elected in Hudson County.

Jersey City. n. j., Nov. S.-The entire
Republican Assembly ticket in Hudson
county was elected. yesterday. The As
sembly will stand Republicans, 81; Dem
OCrats. 3.
On joint ballot: Republicans. "a; Dem
ocrtts, :. Republican majority on joint
h. Hot III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
AGAIN REMANDED.
Howard ard Crawford Awaiting Elk.
tradition Papers From Boston.

New York. Nov. S.-Wllliam Howard
and Louis w. Crawford. the two men ar
rested in this city in connection with the
dress suit case murder in Boston, We're
today. re-arraigned and for the second
time remanded to prison here for As hours
without bail to await the arrival of eX-
tradition papers from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
Indianapolis Republicans by 1861.

indianapolis. Ind, Nov. S.-Complete
returns of the city election in Indianap
oils officially compiled. tonight. give
Charles A Bookwalter, Republican can
didate for mayor. Il plurality of 1861 over
his Democratic opponent, Mayor John w.
Hoffman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Qninine Tai y
lets. Druggists refund money II y falis ~, :"
cure. E. W. GROVES signature - 80
each box. sc. tusseS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09

run over $500. That the lower house Of
the state Legislature will be Demo-
cratic is conceded by Republican
sources OF information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES

Fer Commissioner of Essex and Coun-
ci!ior Win With Bio Maiorit;es,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-09

Lynn, Mass, Nov. S.-Hon Moody
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
NORTH TOPEKA.

leave items for this column with Kim
ball Printing Co. 912 N Kansas ave-l
Go to the Red Front 907 Kansas ave-
nue., for your Christmas presents.
Mr.. Ed Reckard was in town today
from ThOmpsonvilIe.
Hand painted china and vases at H
M. Cline & Son, 907 Kansas avenue.
The Baptist choir will meet thi.
evening at the church to practice theil
antphonal music.
Toys and holiday goods at the Red
Front Hardware store, 907 Kansas ave
A crowd Of young people from Ro.
chester enjoyed a skating party las
evening on Soldier creek near the re-
form school.
Mrs. 0. d. Skinner went to Herring
ton yesterday to be the guest until
Sunday of her daughter, Miss Mabe
Skinner, stenographer in the R. I. Of
fees there
Misunderstanding at the Family
Laundry, so pieces for SOC. Bell phone
1859. Ind. 5213.
Miss Annie Nystrom. who has been
in Portland, Oregon, since September
1904, is expected home next week. Miss
NystrOm left Portland yesterday but
will stop en- route to visit friends at
Sacramento, Cal, and Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Mr.. Leaf. postmaster at Shorey, was
injured yesterday noon by falling
injuries seem to be of a serious nature
as he is confined to his bed and sleeps
almost all of the time. Mr.. Leaf is a
brother-in-law to J. H. Skinner.
Golden Rule lodge No. 80 A F. & A.
NJ. elected the following officers at
their meeting last evening: D. H.
Hall, W. M; W. G. Opperman, S. W.;
w f. Miller, J. w; George Young, S.
D; George Stanley Medlicott J. D.;
Samuel E. Elder, S. s.; A H. Marshall,
~. s.; George Ward, tyler.
Helen, the seven-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs W: S. Willitts, died
last evening at o'clock Of diphtheria
at the family home, 1925 Central ave-
nue.. The funeral, which viii be pri-
vate, will be held tomorrow morning
at 8 O'Clock from the house and inter-
ment will be in the Granville GEM
etery.
J. NJ. Wilkerson is still at the bed
side of his father at his home near
Meriden. There has been no apparent
change in his condition for the past
several days. o. D. Wilkerson, son OF
Mr.. J. NJ. Wilkerson, who is III here at
shows no Improvement His wife and
little son, at Washington, D. C., have
been teIegraphed and are expected to
arrive tomorrow.
Watch for the New Era circular. A
tremendous sacrifice for a few days
only. Sale starts Saturday morning, 8
a. N. a few of the special: 10 yards
comfort calico, 39c; good quality cotton
tOWeling, yard, SEC; dress goods. values
up to S1.00, AGO. new patterns in f1an-
neletts, yard, &c: heavy outing fan
mel. dark patterns, 412c yard; straw
ticking, fancy stripe, sc; WaistIngs up
to SOC yard. 19c; 10 yards blue, red and
grey calico, Csc.
THE NEW ERA.
mith-Platz-The marriage Of Miss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
CLIMBED CHURCH sPIRE
And Stood Erect on the Cross $50 Feet
Above Ground.

New York, Dec. 15.-With a police
man shouting al him to desist and
hundreds of school children watching
his daring performance, John Peter
son, a mason's helper, cIutching pro-
jecting bricks, climbed the spire of st.
Michaels Roman Catholic church,
Brooklyn, yesterday, and stood erect
on the gilded cross at the top, $50 feet
above the ground.
Peterson and three other workmen
were putting some finishing touches to
the steepIe. Laughed at for being
OvercauHous, Peterson began to climb
up the steeple
A policeman threatened the climber
with arrest and ordered him to come
down, but Peterson continued to climb
until he had reached the cross. Then,
drawing himself UP on the arms of the
cross, he stood erect upon the top of
the upright post, which is about ten
by fourteen inches across.
After he came down Peterson assert
ed his intention to climb the steepIe
again. but the police prevented a
repetition of the performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15

suggest such changes as may seem adj
visable. The meeting here has deveI-
Oped strenuous fight on George Te-
beau, chairman of the national board
of arbitration, and Howard c. Griffith,
another member of the board Both
can be safely counted out so far as a
voice is concerned in the national
board. This has been determined upon
by the National association representa-
tives. The Tebeau faction has been to-
tally ignored here and they are now
threatening a revolt. Some of Tebeau's
followers are inclined to withdraw class
A leagues from the association and so
it alone and this may happen.
The National association is not wor-
rying seriously about the threat. The
only other business transacted the clSs-
ing day was the advancing of che
Southern league to class A President
Kavanaugh Of that organization re-
quested the advancement and it was
granted without opposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15

been put on what came out of this. I
have no recollection of having said to
Ryan I did not intend to let anybody
control tht stock unless I had a share
in it. can not say positively that I
did not say it
Did you tell him he would have
your help if he gave you a share? %
Il made no demand for the stock,
but insisted that he should satisfy me
of the purity of his motives which he
could do by giving me a share"
Did you tell him he could not sue
coed without your help ?'
Il was convinced that he intended
to center the control of the Equitable
in himself and I told him that my in
fiuence would be thrown against him.
l told him I would use every effort I
could It was not SO strenuous an in
terview. 1t lasted only 5 minutes"
Did you refer to legislative action
or say anything about the legislature ~
Il do not recall any such thing nor
that I would do anything to induce
legislation. 1 can't deny positively
that I did. don't know that it would
have been proper. Everybody knew
that there would be legislation on the
matter. If I recoIlected it I would be
perfectly willing to tell it,
Did You take any steps to thwart
his plans?"
Not yet I had no conversation
with Governor OdelI about the advisi-
bility of a legislative investigation, nor
about any kind of legislation whatever.
knew nothing about this investiga-
ton whatever
Mr.. Hartman said he is in politics
and has some political influence and he
did not consider it improper if he did
use his political influence against
Ryan.
Nothing improper in Ryan's con-
duct of the Equitable has yet come to
my attention" he said, ''and I have
not had time to attend to it, If any
thing had come to my attention I
should have acted"
what is your political influence 2''
ct is such as any man of promi-
nence has who has never asked any
one to do anything improper I have
great interests in New York and am
often consulted"
After Mr.. Hartman had answered
concerning Governor Higgins and
sneaker Nixon, Senator Armstrong.
chairman of the committee said:
1--WE are sorry you gave such an air
of mystery to this matter, as we all
know such inquiries are regular and
common.
Mr.. Hartman then said:
II ask the press to spare these men
and not bring their names into the
headlines"
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LEAGUE MEETING CLOSES.
Minor and Major Leagues Confer and
Change Draft System.

New York, Dec. 15.-The National AS
ISOLATION of Professional Baseball
leagues completed its labOrs last even
ing and adjourned to meet in annual
session in Chicago January g. The af-
ternoOn's session did not develop the
scrap that was anticipated. Things ran
along smoothly and great deal ap-
pears to have been accomplished The
main object of the meeting here was
accomplished when the joint commit
tees Of the National association, COM
posed of W II. Watkins, j. H Farrell
and D. M. ShiVeleY, Ban B. Johnson OF
the American league and Garry Herr
mann of the National league met ana
agreed upon a reconstruction of the
draft system. The committee above
named from the National association
submitted a request to the major
lea cues for the following scale on the
drafting system: Glass A, $1,000 per
man and the draft limited to one man;
class B $3.50 per man; class G, $500 per
man and class D. $500 per man; the
full draft price to be paid upon selec-
ton. The major league representatives
promptly agreed upon the opposed
amendments, whereupon the National
association convened and ratified the
action.
An effort was made to make this the
annual meeting, but as anticipated, the
step was opposed by certain class A
leaguers and the eastern and western
leagues voting against the proposed
change of dates it was finally changed
by a unanimous vote to Chicago Janu-
airy 8.
Prior to adjournment President Pow
ers, upon motion. appointed commit
tee OF five to revise the constitution be
fore the Chicago meeting. The com
rnfttee was composed of DR.. D. NJ.
shiveley Of the Western association,
chairman; W. M. Kavanaugh Of the
Southern league, J. D. O'Brien of the
American association, Harry Taylor of
the Eastern league and J. H. O'Rourke
of the Connecticut State league.
This committee viii meet in Chicago
q day ahead Of the annual meeting and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15

Eva Baze Smith, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rizin Smith to Mr.. Eric W. Platz,
of Omaha, Neb., was soIemnized Thurs
day evening at half past 8 o'clock at
the home of the brides parents, 110l
Monroe street The house was prettily
decorated with palms, ferns and
Christmas greens. In the front parlor
asparagus ferns were used very Ell
fectively and here in the presence OF
about so relatives and friends the Ger
emory was performed by the Rev. Mr..
Glendenning of the Second Presbyter-
ian church. The bride wore a becom-
inc gown of white batiste and carried
a bouquet of brides roses. She was
attended by her cousin, Miss Maud
Ezdris Speer of Kansas City as brides
maid, who wore a soft gown of white
chiffon and carried a bouquet OF pink
carnations Mr. Mackey of Omaha,
served Mr.. Platz as best man. At the
conclusion of the ceremony an infOr-
NAL reception was held. In the recelF-
ing lire was MI and Mrs. Platz, MI
and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith of Os1a-
loosa, Mrs. Speer of Kansas City and
Miss Nellie Phillips. The punch bowl
which was In the back parlOr was in
charge of Miss Ruth Smith. Mr. and
Mrs. Platz left today at noon for an
extended western trip, visiting San
FRANCISCO. Portland. and returning to
Topeka via Omaha After short visit
here they will leave for Omaha where
they will be at home after January Is.
The brides going away gown was OF
gray cloth with trimming OF old rose.
With this was worn gray coat and
gray and old rose hat. Mr.. Platz is in
the employ of the Union Pacific in con-
nectiOn with the new track which is
being laid and has been located lately
in Lawrence The presents received by
the young people were very pretty. anu
included articles Of cut glass, and hand
T1afrfGd china.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15

the Ryan stock said the witness. First
however, told Mr.. Ryan had helped
elect President Morton and Ryan said
he wanted to meet me and after Morton
was elected Ryan called me up and said
he appreciated my help and wanted me
to continue and said he would do MOTH
ing further without my consent and
wanted to meet me. made an appoint
ment to meet him. At II O'Clock Mr..
Cravath came and said Ryan was sorry
he had to proceed without me. 1 told
Mr.. Cravath considered this an act of
bad faith and turned my back on
Cravath and walked away Mr.. Ryan
later asked me to come to his office on
Monday and meet Mr.. Root.
"In that interview with Gravath he
told me that Mr.. Root had insisted on
the appointment of the trustees OF the
Equitable at once and the announcement
in the morning papers
Something Else to Do.
serhat was the first intimation that
Mr. Ryan had asked the trustees to act
I want you all to understand that I
have something besides life insurance
to do and think of. MY mind was on tne
35, 900 miles of railroads and 80 to 40
steamships which have 70 thlnk OF
wanted only to safeguard the Equ1t-
able. Mr.. Ryan did not tell me at the
first interview what he paid for the
Hyde stock.
eat the interview Root and Cravath
were present. I said to Ryan GU
want my co-operation?' He said,
Yes I said, Z will take half of your
stock if you will let me name two
trustees Ryan refused and told me
I had promised to help him II was
satisfied. said this was my way OF
being satisfied I do not remember
what else I said. I may have said
what these gentlemen say I did. in
tended unless 1 was satisfied Of his
motives to oppose his control OF the
society and thought it ought 10 pc
stopped. I knew whom he had select
ed as trustees, but did not know his
plan to divest himself Of control of the
stock"
why did you object?" asked Mr..
Hughes.
IT wanted two trustees Independent
Of Mr. Ryan. I think that any trus-
tees named as Mr.. Ryan named them
must be to a certain extent under his
control, especially as he had named a
man out of his own organization as
president. I did not demand a right
to name two trustees, but merely that
they should be Independent of Ryan.
I offered to turn my stock over to the
society if all did. I don't see why he
should not make the trustees number
a hundred If his motives were pure. I
was not a philanthropist and did not
consider it philanthropy for him to
pay $2,500,000 which he was going to
get back when he got control of the
society.
ct was because of my interest in
the Equitable that wanted a share.
There was no possibility of a panic.
No one but Ryan had such view. I
doubt whether he had it.
Made No Threat.
did you tell Ryan if he did not give
you share Of the stock you would
oppose whatever he did? % asked Mr.
Hughes.
mo, sir. A wrong Interpretation. has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
Made No Threat

did you tell Ryan if he did not give
you a share Of the stock you would
oppose whatever he did % asked Mr.
Hughes
mo. sir. 4 wrong INTERPRETATION has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
CASTRO BACKS DOWN.
Takes steps to Avoid Trouble With
French Republic.

Caracas, Venezuela. Dec. 15.=Presi-
dent Castro withdrew Wednesday not
only the objectional phrase, but his
counter protest. thus avoiding the
necessity of answering the reply Of
France TO the Venezuelan memoraD-
dunn, which would have made a settle
ment impossible.
This act is a confirmation of the an
nouncement OF the policy of President
Castro IN the hne OF assumption OF
universal friendship.
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smith-Platz-The marriage Of Miss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
senator clark Buys a Mine.

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 15.-News has
been received here that Senator W. A.
clark. of Montana, has purchased the
Union mine on the Mother lode" in
Eldorado county. The purchase price
is said to be 81, 750. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
DONOVAN TO BROOKLYN
Patsy win Manage the sunerbss
in 1906.

New York, Dec. 15.-Late last niebt
me Brookiyn club closed negotiations
with Patsy Donovan to mansea ~
team next season. Donovan i 80
known ia the baseball world. his -
experience in the big league bs,+s-,--
been with the washington cIuh, .,,t,ia.ss
he managed in 1904. witch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-15
rrsl.ane Izron fIle Gnard House.

Leavenworth. Kan, Dec. 15.-Privates
sterlow and Jackson. Eighteenth in
fantzynen, serving sentences in the
guard house at Fort Leavenworth,
escaped late Thursday and have not
been apprehended.