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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26

Providence X. l., Jan. ga TRACE
dy which the police characterize as UNI
nistai:;,bly a case of double murde,
and suicide became known today when
the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T.
VIM and Mrs. Charles RigG were
found at the VIM home in tenement
house in this city today.
The murderer was the man, VIM, it
is believed, who, after shooting Mrs.
Riggs, WHO was a sister of his wife,
killed his wife and then committed sui
eide. Jealousy is ascribed as the mo-
tive.
The crime was undoubtedly commit
ted shortly before 8 o'clock last night
when little girl who lives down stairs
heard the report of several shots. NC
enc else heard the noise and as tbs
girl did not tell her parents until to-
day, the tragedy Was not earlier dis
covered.
Mrs. Riggs, whose home WAS in Port
lard. Me. had been visiting the Wins
for two weeks and it had been the
custom of both women to go visiting
together. The husband. it is said. did
not sanction this and demonstrated
Yesterday he returned home from his
employment which was that of cal
wheel inspector on the New York, New
Haven &. Hartford l.. Z. and found
that his wife and her sister were alb
sent. He was ill, he said, and needed
attention. Tie ncighbors saw him al
the same time load Il revolver and lat
er heard him utter threats. The womcr
returned in the early evening and, from
tho testimony of the little girl. it is
thought that a quarrel at once fol
lowed. At the height % tho quarrel She
heard several shots fired quickly.
Wien the police broke into the apart
ments today the bodies of all tire,
were found upon the floor. Mrs. RiGg'
had been shot twice through the body
The mans Wife had been hit thrc'
times.
The revolver with which the crim'
WAS committed was found bl side VIM
who was dead with bullet through hi
heart. Mr.. and Mrs. Winn We're ais
known under the name of Meserve an
were each about 81 years Of age AM
had no children. They came here som
time ago from Maine.
Many letters bearing the postmark
Of various points were found in TIL
apartments. Mrs. Riggs Was j. year
of agc.
Examiner J. 4. Perkins gave permits
sion for their burial. stating that tn
woman had been killed by Vim Wit
then committed suicide. Two letters
fouHd uron WinnS person were takei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Jan. GA slight baromct
rical depression off the Florida in CON
Junction with strong area of high pres
sure over New England has caused brisk
northeast winds along the south Atlantic
coast with ram in the Carolinas, Georgia
and Florida. Elsewhere fair weather has
prevailed. The Florida depression will
advance northcastward during the reyt
y hours and cause rain in the south por-
ton of the midfc Atlantic states AM:
rain will continue. in the south Atlanti,
states and Florida s.Rair is probable Sat
urday in south Now England and thu
middle Atlantic 4es; elsewhere gen.r-
ally fair weather ~ tn moderate temper
aturo will prevail
Conditions along the New England and
middle Atlantic coast will be brisk north
east winds increasing Friday: on tho
south Atlantic coast. brisk to high north
est: on the east Gulf coast. fresh north
west
Special forecast: Storm warnings arr.
displayed on the Atlantic coast from Nor
folk to Charleston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26
IN THE SENATE.
Money Opposes Position Taken in San
Domingo and Morocco.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The foreign
affairs of the United States continued
today to hold the attention Of the
Senate. the Moroccan and Dominican
matters being the questions immedi-
ateiy at issue. Mr.. Money talked for
over two hours in opposition to tho
course OF the administration with
reference to both Santo Domingo and
Morocco. He commended that there was
danger Of becoming involved unnec-
essarily in the affairs OF the other
countries by participating in the Al
geciras conference and that this coun-
try was not sufficiently concerned with
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26
GOV. GUILD RECEIVES
Legislature, State Officers and United
States and State Judges.

Boston, Jan. 25.-Gov. Curtis Guild, Jr..
gave a reception at Hotel Somerset this
afternoon to the members of the Legisla
ture. state officers and judges Of the Unit
ed States and Massachusetts court The
reception was very largely attended and
the governor and Mrs. Guild were assist
ed in receiving by Gov. Charles J. Bell
and Mrs Bell of Vermont. The entire
staff of Gov. Guild was present and were
assisted in presenting the guests by a
number of officers from the First Coast
Artillery.
mayors and city and town officials Of the
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26
WlNN WAS JEALOUS.
The Parties All Well Known in Port
land, Where They Belonged.

Portland Me. Jan. 25.-Mrs Charles p.
Riggs. who was murdered at Providence.
r. L., last night, lived at No. Boynton
court. this city. Mr. Riggs. who is 4
painter by trade. was informed by press
dispatches of the tragedy and left on the
afternoon train for Providence
Mrs. Riggs Was Il native of this city,
q years old and had no children. Shr
had been married i years. Mr.. Riggs
said Vim, who lived here several years
ago, was of a decidedly jealous DISPOSE
ton hut previously had no serious domcs-
tic trouble.
Vim. whose real name was Charles
Wnn Mescrvc. was born at Cape Eliza
beth. n suburb of Portland. and always
lived in this vicinity until three years ago
when they moved to Providence For a
time he was employed by the city's public
parks department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26

It became known tonight that the
Woman whom Mescrve claimed as his
wife was Mrs isabelle Holland. aged
b, who was divorced from Everett
Holland of this city two years ago. and
that Lis wife. vino claims that he never
has been divorced. is living in this city.
Mrs. MCocrvc tonight said:
she wanted the statement that Me-
serve had any right to call the woman
with whom he had been living and
whom he killed his wife contradicted. !"
She says he tried to hire her year
ago to allow him to get 4 divorce. but
she refused and notified him she Woult.
contest it as she did successfully four
years ago in the supreme court in this
city. Mrs. Holland was the daughter
of VIM. II. Pearson of this city and a
sister of Mrs. Riggs.
Mr.. Riggs about o'clock last even-
ing Was called to a public telephone
station and talked for several minutes
with Meserve. who. it is understood
here. returned from his work and found
both women absent.
Mrs. Meserve. who was Mrs. Della
Aus WAS ElaiEied to MeSerVe IN BOS-
ten. July Is, 1871. He petitioned for a
divorce from her and a hearing was
held before the supreme court Jan. "a.
1902. st which Mrs Meserve contested
the proceedings. She denied charges of
cruel ard abusive treatment and that
she threatened his life with pistol.
knife. Ratchet or by poison as alleged
in the bill of complaint. The complain
ant attempted to prove that Mrs. Me-
serve was insanely jealous and that by
reason of her jealousy was a danger
Gus person to live with. All these allie
cations were denied. and Mrs. Meserve
alirfad that he had been living with
Mrs. Holland and neglected her. Me-
serve testified that he was greatly I'M
der the influence of liquor when they
were married and was not responsible
The jury returned verdict against
Meserve and the court refused to grant
divorce but allowed her senarate
maintenance. Meserve went to Proyi-
Continued on Page Four1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26
FAIR WEATHER,

Washington, Jan. 25.-Forecast for
New England: Fair Friday and Sat-
urday except rain Saturday in south
portion; brisk northeast winds in
Crcasing Friday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-26
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Jan. 25.-F'orecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday fair; Sat-
urday fair probably followed by rain
III the afternoon or night; slowly ris-
ing temperature. light to fresh caster
ly winds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
An INDUS RIAL
SCHOOL FOR
GIRLS
Tract Of Land Purchased Near
BreWton Upon Which Institu-
ton Will Be Established.

Brewton, July 5.@n an ideal 10
cation one mile east of this city, q
tract containing 1T acres has been
purchased upon which will be erected
an Industrial school where girls OF
limited means may secure the bene-
fits of education. The tract which
has been purchased includes old Fort
Crawford, where Andrew Jacksicpis
army encountered the Indians in 1872
some of the old relics Of which still
remain.
A truck farm will be established in
connection with the school and from
the sale of the various products
raised part of the expenses Of the
girls will be met. Several Industrial
establishments are also contemplated
in which it will be possible for a girl
to work and reduce expenses, among
which are canning factory and q
plant for Grating ard packing berries,
fruits. etc. 1t is the purpose to
make the institution self sustaining.
j. M. Shofner, president and gener.
al manager, states that 1t is the in.
tention to pay for everything in adj
vance and that In no case must any
debt be incurred. In addition to this
five per cent of every dollar collect
cd Is to be placed in a sinking fund.
Subscriptions to the industrial
school are now being asked and many
are responding literally.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

Will Probably Figure in Smooth
Ing Out Central American
Difficulty.
Salvador and Guatemala Willing
to Settle Differences.
UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
HAVE MADE IT PLAIN THEY
WOULD LOOK WITH DisFAvoR
UPON CONSERVATION TO OVER
THROW cAslRERA-PEAcE EN-
WoY APPOINTED.
sy Associated Press.

Washington, July 5.-Again the
United States will probably figure az
q, peace maker. as Guatemala and Sal
yador are making overtures for arbi
tration of their troubles, resulting
from the alleged activity of Salvador
in support of the revolutionary move
ment against President Cabrera, OF
Guatemala. 1t Is likely that the
United States will be the country Sc
lected in which the board Of arbitra-
ton shall meet.
With the first intimation of outside
interference in Guatemalan affairs the
United States. and Mexico made II
plain that they would look with dis.
favor on any combination Of Central
American powers to overthrow
Cabrera. Guatemala has complained
bitterly to the United States of the
conduct of Salvador, charging that
government with using every means
to hasten the downfall of Cabrera
Salvador has appoirsed j. R. Pacus
special envoy to present her side to
the American authorities.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
"A SOUTHERN MAN FOR
THE vlCE-pREStDENCY.
Birmingham u 1ger.


1t seems reasonably certain now that
Mr.. Bryan will be the democratic nom
inee, and fairly reasonable to think
that he will be elected. There is talk
of putting southern man on the
ticket with him for vice-president.
Let's discuss that little. The vice
president Of the United States comes
as near being without influence in
national matters as any man in high
position. He has no appointments,
he does not sit in the cabinet, he does
not have the influence in legislation
that the speaker of the house has. In
other words. the South is not willing
to take the vice-presidency as her
share of the honors of victory.
For many years the South has been
practically excluded from her fair
share of the duties and honors at
Washington. If We elect another pres
ident the South win want at least two
seats at the cabinet table. One of
these should the ministry of the In
terror. There Is much public business
that could be made of immense value
TO the South IL she had her fair share
in the conduct Of public business
This can be discussed in more de-
tail later. In the departments at
Washington the South has never had
a fair division of the honors that
mean so much to section. The In
fuence OF the several administrations
have been thrown systematically to
the upbuilding Of the West and North
west and to the total exclusion Of the
South. as II It did not exist. We want
a change there
The South Is not willing to be sheiv-
ed with a mere political honor. II a
democratic president is elected the
South wants to resume its place In
the union. 1t wants to be treated as
the other sections are treated. This
should be insisted upon. We should
not be put on with one great honor
and some small ofhces.
This Is a matter that requires broad
leadership. The suggestion that q
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

edged frill of muslin must be put all
round the box. and on no account
skimp your frill
The four corners Of the box are fin
ished off with ribbon bows or fat 10
settles made Of silk. Do not forget to
make large pincushion. A triangular
one Is convenient, as it fits IN one cor
uer. A cover for the basket when not
In use could be made from a piece Of
silk covered with muslin to match that
on the basket.
The basket Is nothing more than an
ordinary camp stool. Remove the can.
vas seat, sandpapcr the legs and enam'
ell them the color of the silk which lines
and decorates the basket.
When quite dry place the box on II
and securely nail it on the top hara
This can be done either before or after.
but heater effect Is gained when it il
put on afterward. Gilt headed naili
would not be an eyesore showing OF
the inside II they were driven in strong
~ and evenly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
Mr.. Bryan Declines
O. K. of the Trusts.

Mr.. Bryan's slap at the Wal! street
bunch, who aspired to lead the process
sion in honor of his return to this
country. caused considerable conster
nation in the ranks of the trusts who
were evidently laboring under the i'm
preston that their o. X. would be
considered of value by the Nebraska
statesman. Mr.. Bryan sands pat
on the trust views which he hos here
tcfore expressed, and while 1t is nc
more than should have been expected
of him, he is being generally commend
ed for his rebuff of the New York
financial interests. Under the caption
'iMr. Bryan Objects to the Trust
Brand" the Savannah News publishes
the following:
The great financiers and the trust
promoters who flourish in Wall street
and elsewhere are to have no part In
the reception that is to be given to
Mr.. Bryan on his return to this cOun-
try. In a letter to those who are &C.
tive in getting UP the reception, he
says his views on the trust question
have undergone no change, and that
while he may not be radical as some
OF those who have come to the front
within the last year or two as oppO-
hents of trusts, he is not disposed to
have the trust brand placed upon him
OF course, he is right about this.
No doubt, if they were given the op-
rortunity, the leaders in the trusts
would figure prominently in the pro-
jected reception. They would do it
because they think Mr.. Bryan is more
conservative than some others who
may be presidential candidates, or they
might hope by their influence to gel
him to modify his trust views. They
wouldn't take into consideration at
all the effect their connection with his
reception might have upon his can
didacy, in the event he should be the
nominee of his party for president.
The trust makers are selfish and have
only their own interests in view. 1t
is probable they wouldn't care much
If they did give Mr.. Bryan's boom a
set back
1t is evident, however, that NJ.
Eryan isn't going to have anything to
do with them. He isn't going to be
seen in their company. He has made
up his mind on that point and has so
notified those who have his reception
in charge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
BABY's BASKET.

A Pretty One May He Made Of . Card.
hoard Box and Camp Stool.
No baby need be without a pretty
toilet basket even though the mothers
resources be limited. Such basket
as Is shown in the illustration requires
only small outlay in money and deft
touches Of clever fingers. The basket
itself has as foundation one of those
nice fat cardboard boxes In which
gowns are sent home. The inside of
the box is first well padded with wad-
ding and the whole afterward covered
with silk or mercerized sateen, which
In its turn Is again covered with white
or cream spotted muslin. A pretty lace
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
Suggestions For Decorations.

A dainty shade for table decoration
and very effective In glass candle
stick Is made of white net cut to fit
an isinglass frame. Ornament the net
with rufies Of fine German or French
valenciennes lace. Line with soft
shade of pink or green. A similar idea
can be used as lamp shade, using wa
ter color paper for shade, painting q
conventional design In tulips to form
sections on shade. Cut out paper BE-
tween design and fill In with shirred
lining Of chiffon in any desired shade,
Fold the wings together. which will
give the butterfly the appearance Of
flying. Still another idea is to use q
large brass ring, the kind used for
crocheting. Have little bells with NIB
bons attached to tie on a ring for each
game won.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
Banishea the Reaches.

A housekeeper who was recommend
ed to try cucumber peeling as a RENE
dy for cockroaches strewed the floor
with pieces Of the peel cut not very
thin and watched the sequel. The pests
covered the peel within a short time. SO
that 1t could not be seen. so voraciously
were they engaged in sucking the pol
sonous moisture from 1t. The second
night that this was tried the number Of
cockroaches was reduced to quarter.
and none were left alive On the thirc
tight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

i .
Southern man be made vice-presldent
is not wise. The vice presidency is
the one thing that we did not need.
We have come to the time when We
need the helping hand Of the govern
ment. One republican administra
tion after another has shown de-
termination that the South shall only
have the treatment OF province,
From the republicans we can look for
nothing else unless We vote the repub-
llcan ticket, and even IL we should do
that conditions are attached that
make 1t impossible for us to be repub-
leans
When We elect a democratic presi-
dent We must get not only some hon.
ors, but some OF the material benefits.
We have only to ask Alright to get
them. We cannot AFFORD to be side
tracked.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
Sailor DIED OF Iniurles,

The Italian sailor who fell about
forty feet from the rigging of the ltal-
ian steamer Ceira at the Tarragona|
wharf about a week since, has expIr-
ed of the injries. The body was buried
yesterday morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

a Brooklyn woman Is dead as a re-
Oult OF cutting her hand on the jagged
edge Of corned beef can. Verify,
~ yackers have much to answer for.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
SON OF CAPITALIST
DROWNED AT ASHLAND
Bv Associated Press.

Ashland. N. H., July .5.-H. Nick.
Twombley, Jr., the Is year old son of
the New York capitalist of that name,
was drowned this afternoon while
swimming.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06


1t is provoking enough that MI
Thaw refused to be considered crazy
to escape conviction for killing White
When counsel may not put up the de
fense they please, II is time for re-
bellion. And think what the alienists
lose II they are not to battle over the
case at handsome per diem al6 re
tainer date.-Buffa1o News.
The New York papers have little
time for ordinary business, as they are
engaged in trying Harry Thaw. The
hands on the case until the great jour
nalistic court has disposed of it,
Houston Post.
The women are for Harry Thaw
who is now In the happy position OF
g matinee idol.-Birmingham Age-H IT
aid.
No matter what happens. Mrs
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seems to enjoy
it bit, don't you know. Her place
on the stage is from this time on Sc
cure-Memphis Commercial Appeal
The central figure in New York Is
millionaire tragedy Is not the man be
hinH the bars in the Tombs, but the
woman in a New York mansion who
caused 1t all. Very much depends on
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, former artists
model and member of the famous
Florodora sextette. 1t is she who
doubtless holds her husbands fate in
her keeping. The story that she tells
will without doubt have more infiu-
ence with the jury that celebrates on
his case than anything else.-Topeka
State Journal.
Insanity experts testify that Harry
Thaw Is perfectly sane. But these are
the states witnesses. Wait until the
defense's experts take the stand
Kansas City Journal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

Roosevelt has dropped from the
pedestal. He owns up to eating pleb'
IAN bacon and eggs for breakfast.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

New York society will not dare
pass the summer out of reach of the
New York newspapers. A part of the
Thaw case might away from it.-Chi
cago News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

1t can't be said that the Thaw case
it more fragrant news topic than The
Packingtown scandals. - Syracuse
POSt1Standard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06

Why, Of Course.
hnicker-Hew DO you figure out thar
the st. Louis exposition was better than
the Paris exposition?
Bocker-It didn't cost % much 70 gse
there.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-07-06
PRESS COMM EMIT
ON THE THlAW CASE.

axxxxx Observation-Disclosures
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-10-17
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, October II, 1906.
Dispensary's Condition Better
Financially Than Eve.
Before,

The quarterly report of the financial
operation and condition of the State
dispensary was made public today
The figures are for the quarter ending
August 81, and are of special interest
in view of so much political bombasJ
and Misrepresentation about the IL
nances during the recent primary
canvass.
The figures show the Institution to
be in splendid condition, the report
being, all in all, about the best in the
way of profitable showing ever made.
All this despite the intensity of the
effort to discredit the administration
and despite the number of Brice law
counties, is high compliment to the
business sagacity of Commissioner
Tatum, his associates and the man.
agement generally. Notwithstanding
the many obstacles purposely thrown
in the way of success and the shrewd
work of sharp opponents in manufac-
turing all sorts of depressing and re-
tarding influences and conditions, the
institution is in a better financial posi-
ton than ever before and a better
quarterly showing is made than, per-
haps, has been made in. all previous
years of the existence of the institu-
tion.
While the actual cash now in the
treasury falls behind what it was at
the close of the last quarter in May,
yet general assets and accounts due
and being settled are such that the
cash balance is practically over S131,-
600 greater. The amount of capital
stock belonging to the school fund,
allowed by the legislature, is clearly
set forth and a comparison shows that
this stock is being turned into cash
and over to the school fund in greater
sums than ever before.-Record.