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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-10-16

One of the cab companies of LONDON
has placed an order for 500 motor
cabs. The authorities might do well
to supplement this with an order for
more ambulanCeS.-CharlOtte ObeSIver
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-10-16

And aga;n. II he government had
had my o. its rig z rs at tie launch
ing our representatives might not
have carried OF al the honors.-Dur-
ham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-10-16

Mr.. Rockefeller warns men not to be
slaves TO their business. Still. not
every man can make his business do
his shaving for him as successfully rs
Mr.. Rockefeller does.-New York
World.
Chicago eagle., 1906-06-16

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Of Chicago
Our facilities enable u 70 write cornInerotsi Fidelity
and insurance Reports Immediately on request
No annual subsortpuon u required 70 do business
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
MORAN ACTS.
Asks Removal Of Savings
Bank Commissioners
As Result Of Investigation Of
Provident Securities.
Charges Them With WiItu| Neglect in
This and Other Cases.

Boston, Jan. 11.-As the result of an
investigation today by District Attor-
Eey John b. Moran, of the recent sus-
pension of the Provident Securities &
Banking Co., the district attorney to-
night sent a letter to Gov. Curtis Guild.
Jr., asking that the Massachusetts Saw
ings Bank Commissioners be removed.
In his letter Mr.. Moran charges that
the commissioners, James o. Otis of
Maiden, Frederic 3. Washburn Of
Wellesley Hills, and Warren E. Locke
(chairman), of Norwood, were grossly
careless and wilfully negligent in con-
nectiOn with the affairs of the PrOvi-
dent and many similar foreign banking
institutions.
Mr.. Moran states that the savings
bank commissioners had full power
under the law Of 1902 to examine into
the affairs Of the company; that if they
had done so they would have uncovered
the condition Of affairs that has been
revealed by the suspension and thus
have prevented the closing which has
affected over 5000 depositors, the ma
jority Of whom are laboring men and
women and children.
II W dS lllSL dll dUStllCc VI llcdIly IL
week on account of sickness, that Dis
trict Attorney Moran returned to his
duties this morning. He began at once
a thorough investigation of the Provi-
dent Bank suspension, calling first upon
Col. Sidney NJ. Hedges. formerly Of
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Co. of Boston. and formerly vice pres
ident of the Provident Co. and ques-
toned the latter regarding his connec-
ton with the banking company. Col.
Hedges, however, upon advice of his
counsel, objected to the line of inquiry.
Chairman Locke of the commission
ers was later visitor at the office of
the district attorney. He was ques-
toned at considerable length.
Later in the afternoon Mr.. Moran
prepared a letter to Gov. Guild and
mailed it tonight. In it he stated his
reasons as summarized above for ask
ing for the removal of the state bank
commissioners.
Yesterday about $50 depositors of the
bank waited upon Gov. Guild at the
State House and asked him to assist
them. The chief executive, however,
stated that the matter was with the
courts and it was not for him to inter-
fere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
SUIT DISMISSED.
Countess of Buena Vista's Suit Against
Gen. Brooke Fails.

New York, Jan. 11.-Judge Holt of the
United States district court today dis
missed the suit brought against Major
Gen. John r. Brooke. L. S. A., retired
by Donna Francesca OReilly De Cam
ara. countess of Buena Vista, to recov-
er damages for an order issued by
Gen. Brooke abolishing her hereditary
right to slaughter the cattle used for
beef in Havana, Cuba. Although the
court holds that the countess has no
remedy at law against the defendant.
Judge Holt declared that, in his Opin-
ion, she has a good claim for damages
against the United States government
which confirmed officially. all of Gen.
BroOkes orders.
Tie family of the countess is one of
the oldest and most influential in Ciba
and one of her ancestors many genera
tions ago was given the hereditary
Strengthening right, and the family
maintained extensive Strengthening
houses in Havana. receiving the sum
of 81 for each head of beef killed.
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ARRESTED 81 TIMES STOLE MILLION.
Has ODerated All Over WOrld===Of
Good Family, Highly Edu=
Gated, But a Crook.

Boston, Jan. 11.-Taking advantage of
a legal technicality which he believes.
will result in his immediate freedom.
william c. Woodward, known to the
police of all nations as big Hawley,"
one of The worlds most notorious GRIM
inals, today filed in the United States
District Court n petition for habeas
CORPUS Woodward has been an inmate
Of the Massachusetts, state prison at
Charlestown about four years and a
half and now seeks to be freed.
When Woodward was sentenced he
had been convicted on four out Of 10 in
dctmcuts charging use of the mails in
indictments he was given sentences of
~ months each and on the fourth q
sentence of six months. Having served
the three 13-month sentences he now
petitions for mis- release on the ground
that sentence of six months cannot
be served in the prison at ChariestOWn
on account of the law which provides
for the minimum sentence on which Il
convicted man can be sent to state
Prison is one year.
The petition for the writ is return
able on Saturday next.
Woodward has been arrested 81 times.
He is z years old and is said to have
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made more than million dollars
through fraud and crime. He is ma
tive of Memphis. Tenn, and is the son
of q former justice of the state ST.
preme court. In 1897 he was released
from Sing Sing after serving SEN
tence of five years for Matchmaking a
New York capitalist to the extent of
100000.
He has operated extensively in Eng
land, where he conducted sumptuOus
establishment at KensingtOn. and was
known as the Hon. Lionel Musgrave.
He was ut one time an accomplice of
"Bunco" Reed. who escaped from the
custody of a state prison official while
in a hotel in Worcester.
Woodward is a highly educated man,
speaking many languages tluentiy.
Since his incarceration at CharlestOwn,
he has related that he is the son of a
British army officer and Il Braham
woman Of high cast. 1t is said that
he has conducted Brahmin propagan-
da among his fellow prisoners and has
made several converts.
Woodward was sentenced to Charles
town by Judge Francis c. Lowell in the
United States supreme court. His
fraud scheme was in connection with
so-called green goods game and his
victims numbered thousands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
COURT AT ROCkLAND.
MaIoney Recommitted to Insane Hos
pitaI-Sentences Imposed.

Rockland. Me. Jan. 11.-John G..
Malorry. who was indicted by the
grand jury for manslaughter in con-
nection with the death of Mrs. Annie
Bishop during n quarrel. has been re-
committed to the Insane hospital at
Augusta to await the April session of
the supreme court when it is expected
that final disposition of the case will
be made. Mdloney's trial was set for
the present term Of court. but on ac-
count of his inability to find his faith
er, who is wanted as the States prin-
Cpal witness. it was decided to re-
turn him to the Insane hospital.
The court sentenced Reuben Muir
phy ard William Mcdonald to five
years each in the Thomaston State
prison for robbing James Neal, a sail
or.
II. F.. Naldron was given a sentence
of Is months for the burglary of the
Phelps summer cottage at Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
THE DRY DOCK DEWEY
Slowly But Surely and Safely Proceed
ing on Long Journey.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE following
message regarding the drydock Dewey
was transmitted to the navy department;
today from the navy yard at Boston:
The following messages were received
at the wireless telegraph station ut this
yard Jan. Z, 1906:
AT p. NJ. to Caesar:
What is your present course and po-
sitiOn?
(SigneO "'HOSLEY.'"
AT S.25 p. NJ. to Washington:
Squadron together Latitude 50 de-
grees. 80 minutes; longitude G. degrees. Is
minutes. Course east. Speed three
knots. Fine weather.
(S;gneD 'HOSLEY.'"
1t is estimated that on that date the
dock was 1000 miles east of st. Angus
tine. The dispatch which was received at
San Juan several days ago was practical
~ the same as the above dispatch. though
in the former the longitude and latitude
were wrong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
COSTS MCCALL $235,00O.
Gives Trust Deed Of Home to Settle
the Hamilton Matter.

New York. Jan. lit was an
nounced today that John A. Mccall,
former president of the New York Life
Insurance Co, has given a trust deed
on his home in Long Branch, N. j., to
secure the $15O.0O0 note which he gave
the New York Life Insurance Co., in
part payment for moneys which had
been advanced by the company to An
drew Hamilton and not yet returned
by Mr.. Hamilton. The total amount
advanced to Mr.. Hamilton and unac-
counted for by him was s235,000 and
in addition to this note Mr.. Mccall
gave the company check for SIS, 900.
The deed to his home is made joint
ly with his wife and covers hand
some country seat comprising about
so acres.
james HaZen Hyde was dropped as
vice president of the Equitable Trust
Co., at the annual election Wednesday.
His place was not filled. Mr.. Hyde re-
ceived $4,000 year salary as vice
president of this institution.
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VOTE WILL Be TAKEN next MONDAY.
Mr.. Hayburn Speaks on National
Control OF Corporations---The
Canal Inquiry Opens.
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE Philippine
tariff debate in the House today con-
sisted more of party maneuvering for
advantageous campaign material than
that of discussion of the question at
issue. The tariff was the text of a
speech by Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio, who
began the debate and of an extended
reply by Mr.. Williams, the minority
leader. The speech of Mr.. Grosvenor
was spiced by witticisms and enlivened
with Interruptions from Champ Clark,
to whom Mr.. Grosvenor aimed most
of his argument.
Mr.. Williams outlined again Fthe
specific tariff doctrine of the Democrat
ic party and held that the Republican
tariff was not, as so often claimed, re-
sponsible for the prosperity Of the
country. TO prove this he cited the
prosperity of Canada, Mexico and 9TH
er countries at the present time, and
the business depression of these coun-
tries during the hard times Of 1893.
The debate on the bill undoubtedly
will close with the session of Saturday
and the measure be put on its pas
sage Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
AFTER LONG CHASE.
Alleged English Forger and Embezzler
Captured in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 11.--After a
chase which extended from Quebec,
Can, to the Dakotas. George Ernest
Sisting OF Nottingham. Eng. was ar
rested here late last evening charged
with forgery and embezzlement. The
complainant is William Bagley. a lace
manufacturer in Nottingham. Sisting' s
alleged defalcations are said to amount
to large sum. but the specific charge
is that of forging check for 1928, this
being sufficient to secure his extradi-
ton. Sisting is alleged to have fled
from England in 1904 with his wife. He
went to Quebec but learning that his
whereabouts We're known. he left Cam
ada. He lived in different Eastern cities
and four months ago came to Minneap-
oils.
He was given a preliminary eXamina-
ton this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Eastern area
of high pressure is passing off to sea
over the New England coast. 1t is being
followed by an area of low pressure that
is central tonight north of Lake Superior.
while Il second depression is central over
Florida. A third depression of consider
able energy is passing inland over the
Pacific coast 1t is warmer in Atlantic
coast districts.
Rain is indicated for Friday in Allan
tic coast districts. The weather Saturday
will be generally fair with tempera lures
near the seasonal average. The winds
along the New England and middle At
lantic coasts will be fresh to brisk south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
WENTWORTH MAxFIELD.
Prominent Penobscot lumberman Dies
at Home in Bangor.

Bangor. Me-. Jan. 11-wentworth
Maxfield, for many years a prominent
lumberman on the Penobscot, died at
his home here today, aged g. years.
He was a native of Argyle, lived in
Costigan until 1885 and then removed
TO Bangor. He was at various times
associated with S. c. Higgins. Samuel
Lowe. F. V. Buzzell and L. A. Buzzell,
and in recent years conducted large
operations on his own account. A
widow and one daughter, Mrs. Robert
n. Elms of Bangor, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
LAUNCHES STANDING az
To Take OF Crew Of the Stranded
Schooner Shaffner Bros.

Digby, N. s., Jan. 1.-THE signal
agent at Westport. N. s.. reports that
the schooner Shaffner Bros, CBritish),
Capt. Mcdonald, is ashore at Gull
Rock bar, 3a miles southeast Of Brier
Island. The vessel struck at 1890 P.
NJ, light. while on q voyage from
Gloucester. Mass, to Sydney, c. B.
The captain signalled for assistance
and tugboats left Yarmouth tonight
for the scene of the disaster. The wind
is now southeast and light.
Gasoline boats are standing by to
take off the crew, as it is thought the
vessel will be a total loss. If the wind
increases. The schooner is lying in
an easy position, and is not badly
damaged SO far.
The schooner Shaffner Bros. halls
from Annapolis, was built at Glenn
entsport in 1894. registers 14S tons and
is owned by Thomas Townsend of
Louisburg, N. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
Tackles Fisherman's DorV
Off Cape. Elizabeth.
Nearly Capsized by the Fero-
cious Rushes Of Shark.
Finally KiIIed...8 Feet Long, Weighs 600
Pounds.-.0n Exhibition.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 10.-A shark, said
to be ''man-eater," with which E. H.
Miller of the fishing schooner Moses 3.
Linscott had thrilling experience
while In dory hauling in trawl eight
miles south of Cape Elizabeth Light
ship yesterday afternoon, was on exhi-
bition on the water front today. Miller's
dory was attacked three times and
nearly capsized before he was able to
beat the fish into an unconscious con-
dition with an oar. The shark weigh
ed about 800 pounds and was eight feet
long,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
PETITION FOR SENTENCE
Filed in the Tucker Case-Counsel
Hope for New Trial.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. ia petit
ton that sentence be imposed Jan. IS
on Charles L. Tucker, who stands con-
victed of numbering Mabel Page was
filed with the superior court here to-
day by Atty. Gen. Herbert Parker.
The penalty in this state of first de-
gree murder of which Tucker was COLI
victed in Jan. 1905, is death by cleo
trocution. Miss Page was stabbed to
death at her home in Weston, March
81. 1904. fuckers counsel are still
hopeful of obtaining a new trial on ex-
ceDtiOnS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12

About the time Of the civil war
freight was carried from Cleveland to
the Ohio river. by way of the Ohio
canal and the Muskingum river, which
is never transported now in that way.
through Ohio. Iron ore from the Lake
Superior region was carried by water
TO Ohio river furnaces. and it was not
uncommon to ship Lake Erie ice down
the canal and the Muskingum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12

That there may be no interruption of
of the general debate on the Philippine
tariff bill until it is concluded pension
day, which occurs Friday. was displac-
ed by unanimous consent until the day
after the vote on the pending bill.
Payne gave notice that unless unan-
imous consent should later be given to
close debate Saturday he would de-
mand vote on a motion to close de-
bate when the House meets Monday.
Grosvenor (Ohio) took the floor in IA
vOr of the bill. He reviewed the causes
of the Spanish war and declared the
American people could not then shirk
their duty, no more than they now
could shirk the consequences of that
war.
Placing part of this responsibility
on the Democratic party, Mr.. Grosven-
or recOunted the influence Of Mr.. Bryan
in securing the ratification of the
treaty of peace. 1.-The spirit of Bryan"
he said. 'permeated the Democratic
party today as no Democrat has per-
meated the spirit of that party since the
day of Andrew Jackson"
However, Grosvenor repudiated DEM
ocratic votes for the pending bill He
did not want such votes especially when
they We're given on the ground
that it was step in the di-
rectiOn of free trade. Let them
ride in the Jim Crow car and not
in the first class compartment with
me-" he said.
What would be the chances Of pass
ing this bill without our votes ?" queried
Champ Clark.
Il think they would be very good"
replied Grosvenor.
well, you had better get down to ci-
phering on that gang over there, who
are trying to defeat it," concluded
Clark.
"Oh! I don't cipher" said Grosvenor,
who explained that he believed that
those of his colleagues who were to
vote against the bill would do so from
an impelling force against their better
judgment
Philippine tobacco was characterized
as poor miserable stuff by Grosven.
or.
Continued on page 10.)
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IN THE SENATE.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Before going
into executive session, the Senate to-
day listened to a speech by Mr.. Hey
burn i'm support of his bill creating a
national board for the control of cor
porationS in which he denounced Wall
Street because of it's alleged interfer-
ence with the affairs of the country.
he said that when the "Street" could
not dictate the financial course of the
government, 1t was ever ready to
threaten disaster and he pleaded for
legislation that would rob it of such
power forever.
The remainder Of the open session
was devoted to discussion OF the
practice by the Senate Of sending Sem
ate resolutions to the calendar after
they had been once under discussion,
Mr. Bacon raised the point that there
was not rule requiring such a course
and urged that his Moroccan resolution
mad been improperly placed on the CAL
endar. He also contended that the reso-
luton had not had a days discussion.
The matter was not disposed Of in open
session.
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
Heyburn did not call up his pure food
bill as he had intended. but instead adj
dressed himself to his bill creating ma
tional board of corporations Among the
provisions of the latter measure Is one
denying the use Of the mails to insurance
companies which are not endorsed by the
proposed bureau. He said this restric-
ton would confine insurance companies
to the insurance business and said this
would prevent the use of the money Of
of speculation in Wall street.
Hepburn entered upon a denunciation
of Wall street and its methods.
ut is known as Wall street." ne said
but in reality it is only a gambling
club with headquarters on the Hudson
river. from which it assumes to dictate
the financial policy of the country. in
stating that unless this thing or that
thing is done it will wreck the country"
fortunately" he added. the time has
passed when 1T can do that, although it
once possessed that power"
He went on to say that there is IAN
unnatural and unholy congestion of the
money Of the country in Wall street ard
he asserted that Hundreds of millions
have been accumulated there by a COM
bination of gamblers who use their pow
er to bring about a stress in the money
market" He would have this tendency
checked SO far as It could be done, and
he believed that his bill would aid in ac-
complishing that result.
The Chair then laid before the Senate
the letter of the President Transmitting
the letter Of Sec. Taft to him on the sub
ject Of Poultney Bigelow's magazine ar
ticle on the condition Of affairs in PAN
ANA. The papers were ordered printed,
and on the suggestion of Culberson d.
rection was given to print Mr. Bigelow's
article with them Bacon revived his Mo-
roccan resolution on a point of order
that the resolution had not been prop
crly sent to the calendar after its Discus
sion Tuesday. He commended that tho
resolution is now properly before the SEN
ate.
Lodge suggested that the resolution
could not be taken up except by q vote
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
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RAlN-FAIR SATURDAY.

Washington. Jan. 11.-Forecast for New
England: Rain Friday. Saturday fair
and colder; fresh to brisk south, shift
ing to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12

Lady Wydnham Quin. the daughter
of Lord Dunraven, is among the prac-
teal horticulturists of the peerage, and
owns 4 wonderful NOilet farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
Hotel Vests Ninth Victim.

minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 11.-Samuel
Spiesburger of Chicago, died at the
City hospital this afternoon, making
the ninth victim of the West Hotel
fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-12
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Jan. 11.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday generally cloudy,
probably occasional light rain; fresh
southerly winds. Saturday fair, colder.
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"Dan SuIIy" Sept. 20.

The attraction at the Opera House
Thursday, Sept. 10th, will be Daniel
Sully and his company in his new play,
The Matchmaker. The scene of the
play is laid in Idaho, where Father
Daily is the pastor of a struggling little
church in a frontier cattle town. His
efforts in Strengthening the tangled
love affair of two young people bring
him into opposition with the leading
man of the community, and the con-
test between the domineering, self
willed, Western cattle king and the
good humored, asant-mannered,
easy-going priest forms one of the
most interesting stories ever presented
on the American stage. There is no
prea ching in the play. but actions
speak louder than words and the in
fluence of the self sacrificing clergy
man who lives only to make others
happy will be felt long after the final
curtain has fallen on the performance.
The characters are all admirably
drawn, the play is remarkable for its
fidelity to truth and nature and the
production is sure to be one of the hits
of the season. Prices CSC. to $1.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-12

That the virtues of the State of Maine
spruce are appreciated in other places
is evidenced by the fact that the Au-
gusta Lumber Co. has just received
an order for some to be shipped To q
Western state. Ii will be remembered
that last year when Ringing BROS.
circus visited the city the management
placed with the lumber company an
order for about 1000 feet of seat stock,
which included the seats themselves
and the frames upon which the seats
are placed. The order was worked out
and the lumber was shipped TO Wiscon-
sin. where the winter quarters OF the
shows are located A short time ago
another order was received from the
Ringlings, for more seat stock, the IA
ter order being twice the size OF the
first. and to be shipped to the same
Mace. They were much pleased with
the first order and in placing the sec
ond said that they could find no Wool
so we'll adapted to the purposes as the
white spruce from Maine.