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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
MRS. ToDD'S LAWYER
Denies" Statement Of Undertaken That
He Ordered Body Cremated.

New York, Nov 6.-Ingersoll Lock-
wood, the lawyer for Mrs. Margaretta
Todd, who, after his clients mysterious
death in Philadelphia. attempted to
obtain control of part of her estate
here as beneficiary under her will.
today, denied the statement made by
an undertaken that on the day after
her death, he ordered Mrs. ToddS
body to be cremated.
Mr.. Lockwood announced through
his attorney that he expected to be
the first witness before Il grand jury
before which he had been given to I'M
derstand the district attorney would
lay the Todd case.
His attorney said that his client
would reveal the names of the two
men who were seen with Mrs. Todd in
Philadelphia on the night she was
found dead and that other statements
which Mr. Lockwood would make to
the grand jury would involve a New
York lawyer i'm the mysterious case.
Coroner Scholer received a telephone
message from Coroner Dugan of Phil
adelphia, today, saying that Philadel-
phia county would bear the expense of
a chemical analysis of the stomach
and viscera of Mrs. Todd for traces of
poison. These organs will be sent to
Philadelphia.
There is only $1,000 to be divided
among the beneficiaries of Mrs. Todd S
estate according to a petition of her
will filed for probate. today, by coun-
sci for Ingersoll Lockwood. This was
a will which Mrs. Todd had drawn up
by Mr.. Lockwood in 1902. The petit
ton gave the value of real estate left
by Mrs. Todd as $4,000 and that of
her personal property as $4,000. Mr..
Lockwood claims that he holds trust
deed for the Won Hoffman apartment
house which Mrs. Todd owned. AS
sistant District Attorney Mott said
definitely. today. that the Todd mys-
terry would be investigated by the dis
trict attorneys office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
THE ELECTIONS, TODAY.
(Continued from Page One.)

ord as mayor and the fulfillment of
promises he made two years ago.
William NJ. WINS, the Republican
nominee for mayor, began his CAM
paign with general feelingin the city
that he lad no chance to win, but to
this he refused TO subscribe himself and
he has gone ahead in q vigorous way,
declaring that if the Republican vote
could be held III line he would be
elected owing to the division of the
Democratic vote between Hearst ana
Mcclellan. 90.
Hardly second to the interest in the
mayoralty has been the picturesque
canvass of William T. Jerome 1or
election as district attorney OF NC"
York county. At the very peg
Mr.. Jerome announced his lhaePe"u
ence of either of the two great loil'i,a'
organizations. He has mace 'he on
gan Of his campaign the 1noepeliuI
of the rule of the political poss' ueei'i
inc that this principle was so sredt dS
to completely overshadow hlhseI as
o,rdidate His stirring appeals Tor the
,.otars IN rise against graft In pubic
offices and his repetition or the queS-
.io, freferring to Charles =. Murphy.
Ie,d.r of Tammany HalD, where did
no oat ito" contributed powerfully to
make the cry of honesty in politics
cle.,r cut issue of the campaign.
District Attorney jerome made
MONDAY speech, today. at which such
a crowd assembled that he was COM
nelled to enter and leave the hall
through a window. During his speech
Mr.. Jerome said:
You know the theory of conventions
and of the choice of candidates, but in
practice you might as well be in dark
est Africa rs far as having d share in
determining who the candidates shall
be. l believe in party in national af-
fairs ana also the absurdity of it i'll
municipal affairs. This meeting is
juhilation meeting rather than cam
paign meeting
This afternoon. the Wall Street bet
ting was 21a to l that Mcclellan Will
win; = to that Jerome will be elected,
and to l against WINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
IN RHODE ISLAND.
Republicans Assured Majority in Leg
isIature-Fight on Governor.

Providence. K. l., Nov. 6.-'i'hat the
vote 10 be cast in the stat" election. to
morrow. promises to Nc unusually close
is the opinion expressed. today. by po-
litical leaders of both Republican and
bcmncrati" PARTIES. There were no now
developments in either camp, today,
which would tend to clear the atmosphere
of uncertainty which hangs over the
Suhernatorial campaign. Gov. George II.
Utter, the Republican candidate. has for
his opponent Former Gov. u. j.. c. Car
vim. the Democratic nominee, and it is
about thesl. two central figures that the
figh; will be waged. it being conceded on
all sides that the Republicans will have
n comfortable working ma jority in both
branches of the LEGISLATURE
The new ballot which has been adopted
WILL II is anticipated. have Il tendency to
discourage scratching and Democrats and
Republicans alike make the assertion thai
straight bnllotinG will bring success to
their respective parties. For IL number
of years past the Independent vote in
Rhode island has been an important fac
tor and to attract this vote has been u
task t" which particular attention has
been given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Capt. r. l.. Chilband of the Venezuelan
army. arrived Monday. at New York
from Curacao to engage IN American
firm in the construction of Il drydock at
Porto Cabel1o.
The Pope. Monday. at Rome, received
IN private audience Bishop 7. J. Coma
ty of Los Angeles. The bishop then pre-
Sented his brother, Father y. S. Conaty
of Worcester. Mass, his secretary. the
Rev. j. J. Clifford. and Mr.. and Mrs. W
r. Hampton of Los Angeles. Late Bishop
C"naty celebrated mass at the crypt OF
st: Peters. all the members of his party
attending.
The isthmian canal commission. Mon,
day. received the appointment of Edward
ID. Williams Of Evanston. ILL.,. as diSburs-
ing officer of the commission for uutv on
the isthmuS of Panama, TO succeed Pay
master George c. Schaefcr, L. S N. who
has been recalled by the secretary of the
navy for duty with the navy. Mr.. Will
liams is the paymaster of the Chicago a
Northwestern Railroad.
Arthur d. Clark. Il theatrical manager.
who has been directing the rehcarsals Of
the company which will present the e1-
tava ganza THE Ginger Bread Man at
Worcester. Mass, Nov. l6 committed SUI
eide in his apartments at the Hotel Ven
dome. New York. Monday. by shooting.
Coroner Bacon said that while he had no
suspicion that the case was anything else
than suicide. he would make a thorough
investigation. Clark was formerly man
ager for Henry Savage. the theatrical
manager.
When Ehen Plymptom. the actor. was
brought into court at Plymouth. Mass.
Monday. on continuance for Il hearing on
tho charge of assault with intent to muir
der upon George Martin. his case was
continued until Nov 10. Bail was reduced
from 5000 to $1,000 ard this was furnished.
Albert H. Darwin. a prisoner at the,
county Jail at Cleveland, Ohio, charged
with the murder of Mrs. Anna Gray q
Joliet. H.. committed suicide in his cell
Monday. by hanging. Darwin elored with
Mrs. Gray and when she decided to re
turn to her husband she was killed by
Darwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
HAZE OF UNCERTAINTY
In the Ohio Situation, Both Chairmen
Claiming Victory.

Columbus. Ohio Nov. 6-One Of the
hottest campaigns in the history of
Ohio, closed, Saturday night, in a haze
oi uncertainty as to the outcome. The
chairman of the two parties gave out
estimates based on poll of the state
which were so far apart as to add to
the uncertainty rather than to indi-
cate possible middle ground. For
the Republicans, Senator Dick said
that his poll indicated that Gov. Her
rick will be reelected by not less than
$4,000 plurality while Chairman Gar
Der of the Democratic committee. pre-
dictcd John NJ Pattisons election by
$4,000 plurality
1t is reasonably certain that Ohio
VIII. tomorrow, decide to do away with
the annual elections and vote here
after only in alternate years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
Their 61st Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Leonard quietly
celebrated their 6lst wedding anniversary.
avenue, Bath They were married in
Windsor. Nova Scotia. and have resided
in this city since 1850. They both arr
enjoying good health The anniversary
by lctttts and congratulations from their
children and many friends. They have
six children livins-Charles "A. of oak
land, Cal; Mrs. Elmer Llrrabee of Ber-
ningtOn, Vt: Fred c.. Z. Randall and
Misses Lillian and Jennie of this city
MIR. Leonard was for many wears Il prom
inent Joiner in this city. He retired from
active work several years ago. He has
one brother residing in Andover and Mrs.
Leonard one sister Mrs Daniel Davis.
in Windsor n. S.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
COMPARATIVE QUIET
Eeigns in Miedleboro, KY, After Fight
Between Citizens and Outlaws.

Middlesboro, Ky, Nov. 6.-Every
thing is quiet here. this morning. but
the soldiers are still patrolling the
streets. Deputy Sheriff Calle Thomp-
son. who led the citizens posse in the
fight, with the outlaws. yesterday. says
that when they came in sight of the
blind tiger" two boys came out to
meet him. but when they saw who it
was they went back and Immediately
the outlaws fired. About 100 shots
were fired. but no one was hurt: The
rendezvous of the outlaws is almost
impregnable. Capt. w. f. Nicholson
has been made president of the Law
and Order League and it is believed
order will soon be restored and bust
ness resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
THE RUNNING RACES.
Four Events Furnish Coed Sport at
Aqueduct.

Aqueduct, Nov. 6.-First race. five
furlongs. e-year-olds: Brother FRANKLY
to l and to /. first: Belisnicker. to
l, place, second; Prince Frederick
third. Time. Ill IS.
Second race. handicap. all ages. mile
and sixteenth: Hermitage. 21a to
and to 5. first: Debar. Is to |. place.
second Lindala. third. Time. 1.47 Is.
Third race. five furlongs. selling. two
year-old FLIES: Cassandra, 3 to aud
to 3. first: Andria, 2i2 to 1. place, second;
Listless third. Time. To-
Fourth race, the Seacliffe. three-year-
Odds mile and furlong: kianesha, to 70
and out first; Amer Jack. cut. place. sec
Ond: two started. Time l.5l 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
WILLIAM J. LeMOYNE.
Note.j Actor Dies at Inwood on the.
Hudson, Of Bright's Disease.

New York. Nov. 6.--WRliam J. Lee
Moyne. the veteran actor. died at the
home of a friend in 1nwOod-on-the
Hudson, at $50 o'clock. this morning.
Death was due to Brights disease,
which became acute two weeks ago
and had followed an attack of heart
trouble which caused him to leave the
stage four years ago. Mr.. LeMoyne
was unconscious for some time before
tho end. Present at the bedside were
his wife, Sarah Cowell LeMoyne. and
few intimate friends of the family.
Mr.. LeMoyne was IS years old and 60
years of his life was spent on the stage
AT the time Of his retirement he was
playing an important role in support
OF James X. Hackett in Don Caesars
Return. at Wallacks theatre. He
made his first theatrical appearance in
Portland. Me. in The Lady of Lions"
IN company which included Mrs. Ed
win Forrest. He subsequently appeared
IN the companies of Booth, Forrest and
Fechter.
some of the important productions in
which he appeared before New York
audiences We're The Wife" THE
Cnarlty Ball. Saints and Sinners"
ana sweet Lavender" He appeared
IN many Shakespearian productions
ana dfiring hisrareer played every role
IN HeInlet" save the Melancholy Dane
and Itaertes.
Mr. LeMoyne was born in Boston and
when the Civil War broke out returned
10 massachusetts, and enlisted in tho
zsth Massachusetts Volunteers Of
winch he later became captain. He
was severely wounded at South Noun
tam ana compelled to retire. He was
twice married. his first wife being Mrs
sarah G. LeMoyne. who died in Orso,
Bay, Mass. Oct. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07

been looking for six months 10 declue
whether the municipal affairs OF the
civ small continue to be conducted as
they have been in the past, or whether
q neW order of things shall obtain, finds
tbe situation so tense that no Philadel-
phian will be surprised, tomorrow, If
the peace of the city is seriously dis
turbed. Matters reached critical
stage. today. when the mayor of the
CITY and the sheriff of the county both
Of vhim are leaders in their respective
PARTIES issued antagonistic proclama-
tions swearing to uphold the law ana
protect the citizens against the Illegal
acts of the opposing side. The sheriff,
in his proclamation calls upon citizens
to assist deputies appointed by him TO
uphold the law and the mayor replied
in a strongly worded proclamation in
which he says:
1.-THE peace of the city, the supreme
cy of the law and the blCod-bought
rights Of honest electors must and shall
be preserved"
For the moment. the question of ma
jorities has been lost sight Of. Backing
up his proclamation. the mayor has
sworn in about 1000 special policemen
for election duty. The sheriff says he
will not appoint deputies and that tn"
,,eacc of the city rCsIs with the mayor.
Tho MAYOR urges all citizens to resist
in evory way possible all deputy sher-
ifs VINO may in amy way interfere with
their voting.
Subsequent to the mayors prOclama-
ton. Sheriff Miles issued n statement
in which he said that he did not con-
slider the act prohibiting the appoint
ment of deputy SheriffS for election
purposes as constitutional and if he
thought it lrODer to do so. he would
have no hesitency in appointing depu-
ties. He preferred. he said. to place the
whole responsibility for the preserva-
ton Of tie peace on the mayor
The work of swearing in the special
policemen began. early in the day. and
was still in progress at a late hour, to-
night.
Among the regiment of men sworn in
are $50 students of the University of
Pennsylvania. some from SwarthmOre
College and several of the medical col
leges of this city. The students Of
Swarthmore include nearly the entire
football team Of that institution.
Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. 1.-THE lead
ers of the Republican organization
and of the reform movement are
claiming victory at tomorroW'S cleo
ton. United States Senator Penrosc
said that bclatcd reports confirm his
opinion that the Republican ticket.
state and county. would he elected by
a good ajnrity.'
City party workers have completed
an unofficial canvass of the city and as
result they claim a majority of not
less than $1,000. Prompt action will
he taken by city party manag gers
against Illegal voters.
The Democratic party which is sup
porting the city party ticket has sent
out a circular urging all Democrats to
work increasingly for the Democratic
state ticket and the city party nomi-
nees.
Two hundred detectives and special
policemen of cities from which re-
peaterS are said to have been import
ed are. today. aided by force of local
officers. investigating the lodging
house district in order to locate if
possible any illegal voters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
SIR GEORGE WILLIAMS
Four:der Of Y. M. c. A. Society Said
to be Dying in London.

New York. Nov. 6.-Information was
received at the International offices of
the Young Mems Christian Association,
I'm this city. today. that Sir. Geo. Will
llams. founder of the Young Mems
Christian Association, is dying in Lon
don. Sir George is 81 years old and
his illness is incidental to old age. He
founded the associatio in London i'm
1874, is president of the England Ma
tional Council of the association and
was knighted by Queen Victoria in
1894 for his services in behalf of the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
Bangor's Game Receipts.

Bangor. Me. Nov. 1.-The game re-
ceipts of Saturday and Sunday morn
ing trains were 81 deer and moose.
making the total receipts of the sea-
son 1858 deer and 122 moose. Al
though there has been falling off in
the receipts for the past week. the
record of the season is still ahead of
the corresponding period of last year
when 1925 deer and 10 moose were
received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
BIG VOTE EXPECTED
In Indian Territory, To,1ay, on Cues
ton of Statehood.

Muskogee, |. r., Nov. 1.-THE cam
paign for separate statehood for In
dian Territory, is ended and the
Sequoysh campaign committee claims
to have assurance of big vote on the
constitution. tomorrow. Estimates
from tho captains of election districts
show that Il vote of nearly 100000 is
expected OF these $4,000 are credited
to the Sngle-Staters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
IN VIRGINIA
Foregore Conclusion That Democratic
Ticket Will Win,

Richmond, Va. Nov ct is fore
gon" conclusion that i'll the Virginia
election. tomorrow, the entire state
Democratic ticket will he elected The
Democrats will also elect a big work
ing majority to the Legislature insur-
ing the return of Mr. Martin. who was
nominated in the Primary to the
United States Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
LORD LANsDoWNE THE GUEST
At Dinner Given in Honor Of Sqninu
the Anglo Japanese Treaty.

London. Nov. 6.-Lord Lansdowne,
secretary of state for foreign affairs,
was the guest of the Junior Educa-
tional Club at a dinner given. tonight
in honor of the signing of the Anglo
Japanese treaty. Lord Washbourne
lord chancellor of Ireland, presided.
while among the large number present
were Niscount Hayashi. the Japanese
minister to Great Britain. Lord Halls
bury, Earl Percy and others promi-
nent in party and diplomatic circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
IN UTAH.
Municipal Campaign Closes in Salt
Lake City-Pres, Smith Speaks.

Salt Lake City, Nov. G-At the close
of the municipal campaign. tonight. the
first authoritative statement as to the at
itude of President Jos. F. Smith of tho
supporting Mayor Richard p Morris.
Democrat. for reelection. This announce
ment states that President Smith is not
interfering with tho election and he has
no council or advice to give voters in re-
t:ltinu to the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
VIM. A. French of Orono.

Orono. Nov. 1.-THE death Of Will
citizen of Orono occurred very sud-
denly at his home at Pond and North
Main streets at II o'clock, Sunday
forenoon. He was 20 years old. A
widow survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07

feated and that the Republican can
didatc for state comptroller Will he
elected. Democratic Chairman Muir
ray Van Diver was equally confident
OF the adoption of the amendment and
of the election of the Democratic tick
ct. Conservative opinion in both par
ties tend 10 the view that the amend
Iucnt will be beaten
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
IN MARYLAND,
Ch'ef Issue Over Negro Question
Both Sides Confident.

Baltimore. Nov. 6.-The leaders of
both parties express confidence as to
the result of the Maryland election.
republican Chairman John H. Hanna
SAID. today. that the proposed amend
ment 10. the constitution. the avowcd
purpose o. which. is to disfranchisc
negro voters will be overwhelming de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07

The theft of about $500 worth of jewel
~ and silverware was reported to the
Providence. r. L.. police. Monday. by Jo-
seph A Fowler: who states that robbers
entered his residence, Sunday night while
the family was absent from home. TIL.
valu lbles taken consisted of watches
rings, rims and other jexeiry and a iarg.,
quantity OF silyerware. Entrance to tha
house was effected by prying open a win
dow The. robbers left no clue to their
identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07

Information was received at Toron-
TO. Monday. of the drowning in Eagle
Lake. near Halliburton, Ont. last
wednesday of Arthur Hinetri. Thomas
English and C. Armburg. While four
men were crossing the bay at Trenton.
saturday night. their boat was
swamped. All four men were rescued
but w. Uquhart and Frank Onderick
have died from the effects of their ex-
posture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
Red Spider in the Cotton Belt,

Washington. Nov. 6.-The depart
ment of agriculture in a report just
issued says the red spider rust mite
has been quite prevalent in some sec
tons of the cotton growing area of
this country during the past two
wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
President Goes Home to Vote.

Washington. Nov. 7.-President
Roosevelt, accompanied by Sec. Loeb.
left here at 1880 o'clock. this morn
ing. for oyster Bay. where they will
vote. today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07

Arguments on the 81 demurrers which
were interpoSed by former directors of the
f.Hultable Life Assurance Society to thu.
c gu. hroIsht aEa:nst them by Attorney
ht ,r JULIUS M MAYER. were pOstpon-
81. Monday, at New York. until Nov %
ne DISAPPOINTMENT was m:de because Of
~. 'arSe number Of cases or the calen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07
IN PENNSYLVANIA.
ooth SIDES Claim Victory. With Indi.
cations Favo-ing Republicans.

iHhadeiphia. Nov. 6.-The eve OF the
o'' toward which Philadelphia has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pAy
TAX lake LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine Tab
les les AE4sk1sts refun money if il fails to
cure. E--Ms-GROVES signature is on
each fox- ascs- tS.th.s
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-01-05

brought to this country by the
colonists was obliterated by the
Revolutionary War. In recent
years we have developed an aris-
tocracy of wealth. 400
While we wish increased wealth
could be divided pro rata among
the masses, there are not many
serious objections, to the few
who have it, to swimming in a
little secluded mud hole of their
own instead of in the ocean Of
common intercoms with the rest
of us. Again, our aristocracy is
not surrounded by an impossible
wall. Any prospector might
find a Comstock or a Butte, and
then hop over the wall.
1t is natural for human beings
to worship something. If the
Chinese worship their dead an
cestors, the Hindoos the river
Ganges, the English titles, Am
orleans look up to Eve don't like
to admit that we Worship
money. Take a practical illus
tration which the writer has often
seen occur on the streets of Ely.
In ordinary conversation tits Gus
tomary to refer to one whom we
know has a bank account, as MIR.
so and so;' referring'to one who
has spent his life in vain search
of wealth "Mr. is ommitted. 1t
is usually odd so and So" or
"Old man so and so.
When we Americans are at
ourselves, we judge men by their
CHARACTER, not by their wealth
or title. The question is, rs he
a an"2-not man, meaning
simply a biped, but man in the
sense that Anthony uses it in
Julius CBser, when he refers to
Brutus; His life was gentle,
and the elements so mixed in
him, that Nature could stand up
and say to all the world This
was a man..
We hope the time will never
come when our courts and
lawyers will trife away their
time trying to decide whether a
schoolmaster is entitled in law to
be called a gentleman. He is a
gentleman until lhe proves him
self otherwise.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1905-01-05

Nevada has been called the
rotten borough" unjustly. With
a few more political scenes in
Colorado such as we have lately
witnessed, that State will receive
the appelation a JUSTLY. The
papers report that thirty men
have been convicted for stuffing
the ballot boxes last election,
and many more are now being
tried.