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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
ELECTIONS IN IS CITIES.
Majority Elect Republican Mayors for
the Ensuing Year.

Boston. Dec. 12.-Municipal affairs for
the coming year were settled, today. in
IS Massachusetts cities outside of Boston.
by the election of legislative bodies and
a choice in 16 of them Of chief magis-
trates, mayors in two cities having two
year terms. While national issues played
no part in any of the elections. national
political lines were regarded in all but
two of the cities. the Republicans carry
ing 10 and the Democrats four.
Ten mayors were candidates for re-
election. but only six succeeded in having
their administrations endorsed.
There was only one change in the senti-
mcnt regarding the sale of Intoxicating
liquors. the city of Salem. after several
years of no license voting by small ma
jority of % in g total vote of over $500.
in favor of licensing saloons.
The election in Salem was holly contest
ed. Former Mayor John F. Hurley being
defeated by Thomas G. Pinnock, Repub-
lican candidate, by 489 votes, in a total
of over 5000.
The election in Cambridge was also very
close, II. Thurston, the Democratic candi-
date. having q plurality of but So votes
over Warren X. Blodgett, who ran as a
non-partisan. The total vote in this city
reached nearly 1900 and a recount IS
probable.
There was surprise in Melrose. where
Charles J. Barton, Democrat. was sue
cessful over Mayor Sydney II. Buttrick.
Republican, Mr.. Barton being the first
Democrat to be chosen mayor in the six
years history Of the city.
Another mayor to be defeated was H.
Heustis Newton. Republican in Everett.
where Thomas J. Boynton, the Citizens
candidate. was successful
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
VOTE JUST ABOUT DID IT,
Fall River and MedfOrd Elect No
Mayor === Republicans Are
Generally Successful.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE Democrats
were victorious in Boston, today, the
municipal election resulting in tn :
success of the party mayoralty candi-
date, Former Congressman John F.,
Fitzgerald, in a field of four candi-
dates. Mr.. Fitzgerald's plurality over
his nearest competitor. Louis A.
rockingham, speaker Of the Massa-
chusetts House of Representatives, the
Republican nominee, is $3.50. The vote
for mayor follows:
John r. Fitzgerald, Dem. 44,316.
Louis a. rockingham Rep, So, 1886.
Henry S. Dewey. Ind. Rep, 1857.
James a. Watson, Cit. and Ind
DEM, sis.
The vote, today, was unusually
heavy for a city election, more than
$4,000 votes being cast out of total
registration of 114.000. Two years
ago the late Mayor Patrick A. Collins
was reelected by a plurality Of more
than 10000. In the recent state cleo
ton the Democratic gubernatorial
candidate carried the city by a plural
ity Of approximately 10000.
1t was evident, tonight, that Mr.
Fitzgerald did not receive his full par
ty vote. This was particularly no
ticeable when the returns were re-
ceived from Ward s. Democratic
stronghold. which gave Mr.. Frothing-
ham an overwhelming plurality Ward
s is the home ward of Martin NJ.
Lomasney. one of the best known
Democratic leaders in the city. but
who is one of Mr.. Fitzgerald's politi-
cal enemies.
In the South Boston district, the
home of Congressman William S. Nc
Nary, another Democratic leader who
is opposed to Mr.. Fitzgerald, Mr..
rockingham received an unusually
heavy vote for a Republican candi-
date.
To cOmplicate the situation there
were two Republican candidates in the
field. Mr.. rockingham was the regu-
lar party nominee, having defeated
Henry S. Dewey in the primaries by
a margin of about 200 votes. Judge
Dewey claimed that fraud had been
practiced at the polls and declared
himself as an Independent candidate
Mr.. FitZgerald's plurality is 1857
less than the vote cast for Judge
Dewey. 1t is known that Judge
Dewey was popular among a certain
element of the Democrats and it is be-
lieved that he also received suhStan-
tial support from Republican voters.
The city declared in favor of .iceps-
ing the liquor saloons by a great ma
jority.
The board of aldermen and the
common council will remain sub
Stantially Democratic.
After the vote for mayor had been
counted, Mr.. rockingham, the defeat
ed Republican candidate, issued the
following statement:
81 have made the best fight of which
/ was capable and have lost. and I
thank most heartily all those who have
supported me-"
Mr.. rockingham sent the following
message to Mr.. Fitzgerald:
Il tender you my best wishes for the
success of your administration"
Because of the great number of
candidates for office. it was believed,
tonight. that the final result Of the
balloting for aldermen, common coun-
cilmen and members of the school
committee would not be known def
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
TuGBOAT WHISTLES.
VISIONS Of Wreck Off Porpoise Dis
PEELED on Investigation.

Portland. Maine. Dee. 12.-The con-
slant Whistling of a vessel near Cape
l"rTc;sc was investigated. early today.
'hG I was found that the signalling
was being done by a tugboat. The tug
N'tS II no apparent danger and it was
believed that she was using her whistle
dS precautionary measure in the thick
log which prevailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
Mrs. Jane Dustin, Aged rs
Years, Of Wins|ow
Meets With Fatal Accident
While Alone at Home.
Lighted Match Ignites Clothing and Fatality
Is Discovered By Passerhy.

Waterville, Me-, Dec. 12.-(SpeciaD.--
Mrs. Jane Dustin the widow of the late
James Dustin was burned to death,
Tuesday afternoon, while alone in her
home in Winslow, from Il lighted
match which, in some way, ignited her
clothing. The exact cause of her death
is not known but is thought to have
been the result OF an unsuccessful at
tempt to light lamp.
Mrs Dustin was IS years of age and
very feeble. She was seldom left alone
in the house on account of her own in
ability to supply her needs.
This afternoon, however, at about
O'Clock. as Ned Paine was passing the
dwelling. he noticed a strange amount
of smoke was visible in the sitting room.
knowing that Mrs. Dustin was alone,
his suspicious were aroused and he en-
tered the house unccremoniously.
Mrs. Dustin was found lying on the
is thought, not so much from her burns
as from suffOcation. Her clothing was
nearly consumed and the body was
badly burned about the face and hands
1t was most pitiful spectacle.
The alarm of fire was quickly spread
through the neighborhood and, but for
the prompt responses, the entire set of
buildings must have been consumed
No serious damages to the property,
however. are reported.
The old Dustin homestead is situated
near the narrow guage depot at the foot
of the hill which decends toward the
Maine Central line at the lower cross
ing.
The deceased was the mother of
large family of children. They are:
Charles Dustin. Pttsfield. George and
Fred Dustin Of Watcrville and Mrs.
Charles Harrington. Mrs. Sophia Viguc
and Mrs. George Pooler also of Water
vile.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounccd later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
ENTIRE CREW Balls TO SAVE LIVES.
Thrilling Story of Men Taken From
the Nantucket South ShOal
Relief Lightship.
GUNBOAT WASP SAFE.

Newport, X. l., Dec. 12.-Thc little
gunboat Wasp, formerly the yacht
Columbia, limpcd into port, today, I'M
der one boiler and several sails after
IA terrific battle with Il north Atlantic
hurricane, during which she sprung
aIcak and was kept ahoat after her
pumps choked, through hand-bailing
by her entire crew The little vessel
Was blown nearly to the Gulf stream
by Sundays storm, and was nearly
two days getting back to port. At one
time the water which came in through
Il leak in the stern, CODED her entire
engine room and for 10 hours on Sun
day, the Wasp was at the mercy of
IT," waves. The entire crew of so men,
a third Of whom were naval appren-
tees. and unused to such bOisterous
sra conditions, bailed for many hours
with buckets and succeeded in freeing
the cneiu" room. Hospital Steward
White suffered broken hip, but re-
fused to give up his place in the BAIL
ing line
The success of Chief BOatSWain
Hugh Sweeney, the commander of the
Wasp. in bringing his vessel through
til" hurricane under such trying cir
cumstanccs received the commenda-
tion Of the officers at the naval train
INK station here, 10 which the Wasp
is attached.
Tn" Wasp left at o'clock, Satur-
day, for the relief of the brig Harry
Smith. which was thought to be in Il
dangerous position at the entrance Of
Vineyard Sound
On getting out to Cay Head at dark.
Saturday night. nothing could be seen
uf tho brig. as the weather was very
thick.
AT O'Clock. Saturday night. the
storm broke and increased 50 rapidly
that til" Wasp was hovc-to. Early
Sunday morning. a leak was discover
cd in the stern compartment, and al
though the pumps wcr" started, they
became cloggcd in Il few hours and
IL" entire crew was compelled to take
to hailinG with buckets.
The water gained rapidly and at
dawn, Sunday morning. it had put out
III" fires. At one time the water in
tn" after and fire room compartments
had nearly reached the dead lights,
hut the crew rcIoub!cd their energies
''''''' ''bIlItiy diNtl ilDDli. I'S'iiI ~ Gam
on tn" incoming water. During tho
storm. on Sunday morning, while the
Wasp WAS entirely helpless, heavy
seas c;'rI" aboard, breaking in tho
deck house, smashing doors and car
fNlnE AWAY the deck fittings. A small
fIr" WAS kept UP in one of the small
boilers ON the upper deck but the
dNElnnS Wcr" put out Of action and
on lights had To be used.
on Sunday night, the Wasp had
h""n blown nearly to the Gulf stream
ny the gale, but the crew had sue
cr"ded in practically clearing the fire
room compartment and. early Monday
morning, ono boiler was started up
From that time. the Wasp headed
pack toward Newport, using several
almost obsolete sails hut never max
1hE greater speed than two knots
an hour. She reached here about
O'Clock. this afternoon. and anchored
west of the training station.
IN" Eunbcat Hist. which went tC
"" relief Of the Nantucket lightship
y expected back, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 12.-There have
been light local SHOWS from the lake
region eastward through New Eng
land. There will be rain or snow,
Wednesday. in New York and New
England, continuing. Thursday. except
in Forth New England. 1t will be cold
CT. Thursday, in the Atlantic states.
The winds along the New England
coast will be fresh and variable; on the
Middle Atlantic coast, fresh southwest
becoming west and northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
COTTON REPORTS.
Southerners Object to Too Many,
Claiming They Upset Business.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Representa-
tive Coverings resolution. introduced
in the House, yesterday, for TIE pre-
paration of a new cotton estinlat, to
be issued, Jan. 10. 1906, has called
forth a number of protests by South
ern members They assert that the
frequent reports tend to upset bust
ness.
In Mr.. Coverings resolution it is al
legged that the census bureau reports
of the amount of cotton ginne1 in
three states and one territory do not
agree with the estimates OF the de-
partment Of agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13

j. f. Kirhye. president of Drury
College, Springfield. Mo-. is the young
est American college president, being
only thirty years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
ENFORCE THE LAW
Is Atty. Gen. Moody's Orders on the
Rebate Matter.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Attorney
General Moody, today, sent a circular
letter to all the United States district
attorneys, IS in number, directing
them vigilantly to enforce the provi-
sions Of the Elkins Act against re-
bates and determinations of all kinds
by carriers. The method of proceed :
ings suggested is by way of indiCt-
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
SNOW AND RAIN.

Washington, Dec. 12-Forecast for
south portion, Wednesday,; Thursday,
partly cloudy, probably snow in south
portion; fresh winds, mostly north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13

IN timely dose Of Sanford's GINGER Al
ways healthful. Get the genuine ef' a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
Mr.. Carnegie Calls on President.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Among Presi-
dent Roosevelt's callers, today. was
Andrew Carnegie, who is in the city
on business connected with the insti-
tuition which bears his name.
II Called said Mr.. Carnegie, mere
ly to pay my respects 10 the great
pacificatOr."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
John Harrison of Ba.akIava Fame.

Cuca, N. Y. Dec. John Harrf-
son, who was one of the Six Hundred
uia' made the famous charge oil
hal@kiaTa in the Crimean war. died
DIT his home in Delhi. Delaware coun-
~ Yesterday, aged IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
Boston Foreca st,

Boston, Dec. 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair, Wednesday, except
lsiht snow hurrics, Thursday. fair and
colder; light west to north winds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21

statement by Attorney General Moody
With Reference to the Pleas i'm Bar
Filed by the Defendants.

Washington, November 16.-Attor-
lney General Moody today made a
statement with reference to the pleas
i'm bar filed by the defendants in the
indictments against the beef packers
pending in the District court at Chi
lcago. The statement says that eight
lof the pleas are based upon the al
Ileged conduct of Mr.. Garfield. COM
missioner Of corporations. in making
Jan investigation of the affairs of the
defendants in pursuance of the author
Iity conferred upon him by laws, the
Ipleas in a alleging that the packers
lwere. promised immunity from punish
iment III return for information and
access to the books of the defendant
corporations. Mr.. Moody's statement
lsays that the information was given
voluntarily and continues:
THE government denies in point of
fact that Mr.. Garfield did compel the
several defendants to attend and testi-
fly and produce documents before him,
Tor that he did subpoena any of the
defendants to appear before him and
Testify Or produce documentary evil
Idence; or that he waived the oath
(which he was authorized to require of
them: or that he promised that any
Immunity whatever in the premises;
or that any evidence obtained from
1.-THE defendants was delivered to or
fused by the department of justice Of
THE district attorney before the grand
Jury which found the Indictments
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21
WHITES Personal APPEAL
All Address sent to All the Factories.
Mills and Other Works.

st. Petersburg. November 16.-Count
Witte decided today to make a person
al appeal TO the wOrkmen, and drafted
the following which was sent TO all the
factories, mills and other works and
throughout the industrial Sec
ton:
Brother Workmen: Get to your
Worh. cease making disturbances and
have pity On your wives and children.
Do not listOn to bad advice. The EN-
|peror has ordered Us TO devote Special
attention to the laJ0. question. For
this purpose His Majesty has created
a ministry OF trade and commerce,
which must especially seek to establish
just relations between workmen and
employers. Have patience. All that
is possible will be done for you. Listen
to the advice of a man who sympa-
thizes with you and wishes you Well
(Signed) WHITE"
When the above appeal was read to
the workmen at the Westinghouse
works, the leaders replied:
"Witte promises us a soft bed, but
in the meantime we must sleep on a
hard one"
Like the wOrkmen of other factories
the Westinghouse employees inform
ed the managers that the strike would
proceed until Saturday, when it would
be decided whether to continue it or
call it off.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21
ALIMONY FOR MRS. MADDEN
$3.50 a Month and Attorneys Fees of
$4,000 Ordered by Judge Swing.

Cincinnati, November 16.-Deciding
that separation was warranted unler
all the circumstances, alimony to The
amount of $3.50 a month and attorneys
fees of $4,000 we're ordered by Judge
James B. Swing, in this city today in
the suit of Mrs. Madden for alimcny,
pending the decision Of the Kentucky
courts en- the suit for divorce between
John E. Madden and herself. Tie
alimony is to he secured to Mrs. Mad
den permanently, but the Ohio cour-
holds that the children are within
the Jurisdiction of the Kentucky court.
Judge Swing SAID that the allegations
of gross neglec. were partially admit
ted, but hat while probably they do
not constitute sufficient ground for
divorce, they do furnish sufficient
grounds for alimony. He believed that
a reconciliation was seemingly inlpos-
sible, and therefore a separation was
warranted and the wife's support i'm
perative.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21
MCURDY's SALARY GUT IN HALF
Reduction Made BY Request Of President
Of the Mutual
. POLICY OF RETRENCHsfENT
Outlined to the Trustees, Which the
Executive Officers Have Decided on.
| Report of the Committee Appointed
to Examine Into the Affairs OF h
Company.

New York, November 16.-At a spe-
cial meeting Of the board of trustees
of the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
in this city today, at which a prelimi-
nary report of the recently appointed
special investigating committee was
submitted, President Richard A. Nc
Curdy made a stir by announcing that
at his own request his salary had been
cut in half. from $3.50. 900 to $3.50 a
year. This action was taken at a meet
ing Of the finance committee, and Mr..
AcCurdy said was the first step in re-
ducing the expenses of the company.
Salaries of the other executive Off
GERS of the company also have been
reduced, the saving amounting in all TO
between S145, 900 and $4,000 per an
uum.
Mr.. McCurdy's statement to the di-
rectors proceeded the submission of the
investigating committees first report.
This committee, which was named to
examine into the affairs of the com
pany, made a significant request for a
broadening of its powers, and recon-
mended changes in practices by The
company, which on their very face are
loose, unsound and open to criticism
The committee recommended thai
pending its further inquiry, the execu-
tive officers adopt Immediately a policy
of retrenchment The preliminary 1e-
port was adopted. together with the
resolution increasing the powers of the
committee in continuing it's investiga-
tons. The directors ordered hal full
publicity be given to the report as well
as to the statement made by President
McCurdy.
President McCdrdy, in his address to
the trustees, outlined a policy of re-
trenchment the executive officers had
decided on.
The committee of investigation
quotes a letter from President McCur-
dy in which he says that while he con-
siders his salary earned, he recognizes
that some policy holders regard it as
too large, and asks the committee to
recommend the amount at which il
should be fixed, expressing his willing.
ness to serve for such compensation as
may be decided on.
The committee declined to take an
action on the ground that it would
prejudice the future question of the
commital of the company to the pres
ent management.
The committee recommends that TIL
establishment which has been main.
tanned in Albany, N. Y, and the work
that Andrew G.. Fields and his associ
ates have there been engaged in, be
closed and ended. This will be done
and policy holders protective commit
tees substituted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21
At Least Five Persons Were Burned
to Death
POLICE THINK 1T rNCENpIaRy
The Lower FLOORS OF the House
Were n Mass OF Flames Before the
Sleeping Occupants Could be Arous-
ca-Every Person on the Fire ES-
capcS Was Saved-~Black Hand
Nav Have Been the Cause of die
FIRE

New York. November is.-At least
five persons were burned To death I'm
an Italian tenement house fire at ssI
east 73rd street early today. The
house was six floors high and the
sleeping tenants on the FIVE upper
floors were made prisoners by flame
with the ground floor a roaring fur
nae beneath them.
Three OF those who lost their lives
were kneeling in PRAYER when the fire
reached them.
The police believe that the fire was
started by an incendiary. II began
In a heap OF rubbish at the bottom OF
an air shaft. and spread through the
interior OF a grocery store on the
ground floor. A policeman was the
first person to see the fire. Just as it
had begun 10 creep up the air shaft.
He ran into the building, pounding on
the hall doors all the way up Ia the
sixth floor to waken the tenants The
fire followed him so swiftly that when
he reached the top % ne was Obliged
to send the tenants there out to tho
fire escapes To save them from suf-
location.
When the fire department arrived
with its ladders nearly every one on
the fire escapes was kneeling i'm prayer
Adding to the pathos of the scene was
the action of the men who stood with
their arms full OF personal possessions
while their wives fought unaided Ia
protect the children from being
tramDled by the crowd or suffocated
by Every one on the fire e.
capes was saved by the firemen.
The lessee OF the house told the po-
lice today that the Black Hand Society
a recently sent him letters demand
ing $4,000. Although the demands did
not state what the penalty was To be
for refusing to paw the money the
nol.ce have begun an investigation on
the belief that the fire was started by
the writer of the letters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-11-21
OF LABOR
Organizer Scully Severely Criticized
and Accused by Duffy of Irregular
flies

Iittsburg, November l6.- The ses-
sions Of the American Federation OF
Labor convention today were largely
devoted to clearing away the remnants
of preliminary matters, hearing reports
and preparing for the more direct
work of the meeting.
The only incident of the days pro-
ceedings tending To relieve them of
their routine character was the tilt
early in the day between organizer L.
II. Scullin and Frank Duffy, during
which Scully was severely criticised
and accused by Duffy of irregularities.
One Of the speakers was interrupted
by IL cry of Fire" Immediately the
delegates in the rear OF the hall rushed
for the doors. The panic was greatly
increased when the rear doors were
thrown open and disclosed that the
decoration OF the vestibule and stairs
leading to the street were I'm flames.
President Gompers raped for order
and the delegates became calm. The
fire originated from some unknown
cause but wa quickly eXtinguished by
the janitor.
Delegate Johnson offered a motion
refusing Il donation of 500 made 10y
III. G. Frick for the entertainment OF
the federation delegates. The speaker
said the money was tainted with the
blood OF the Homestead steel strike
and should not De accepted under any
circumstances. The motion was sub
s%equently withdrawn as it was ascer-
tanned the contribution had not been
paid and would not be accepted.