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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
shakeup for New York Police.

New York, October 25.-Probably tho
most sensational shake-up which the New
York police department has ever expert
enced will go into effect tomorrow when
every captain except one, In the five
boroughs in the city, will be transferred
by order of Commissioner Bingham. The
changes are made "for the good of the
service" the commissioner announced to-
day. The one captain left undisturbed Is
Captain Schlottmann, who commands the
Tenderloin precinct. There are So police
captains in Greater New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Raising Funds for Monument.

Work of raising funds for the erection
of a memorial monument in the Con-
federate section of Arlington cemetery
to the Confederate dead, who are buried
there, is making satisfactory progress,
according to DR.. Samuel e. Lewis and
Capt t. r. Raines of this city, who have
the work in charge The monument is to
be Of either bronze or marble and will
cost about SIS, ,000 DR.. Lewis and Captain
Ranes will receive contributions from
those posts who have not yet communi-
Gated with the committee. 1t is expect ed
that sufficient funds will be on hand
within a year to give the contract to a
sculptor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
HEARST LANDSLIDE
SAYS MR.. CONNORS
Believes His Candidate Will Have a
Plurality In the State of From
10000 to 100000.

New York. October 25-Chairman Con-
nors of the democratic state committee
tonight said he thought there would be
Landslide for Mr.. Hearst
The tide had turned towards the Inde-
pendence league and the democratic can
didate during the last twenty-four hours
he declared, and in his opinion Hearst
would have a plurality of from 10000 to
200 900 in the state He said he had reports
from twenty counties ,lp-statk which
would go for Mr.. Hearst, but he declined
to specify which these counties were, on
the ground that such publicity might tend
to stir the republicans to greater activ-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Public Accountants Adjourn.

Columbus, o., October 25-The American
Association of Public Accountants ad-
journed today after selecting ST. Paul,
Mimi, as the place for the next an
nual meeting. the second Tuesday in Oc-
tober. 1907. At yesterdays session e. w.
Sells of New York. was elected president,
and today the election was completed,
r. c. Roberts of New York being made
secretary and Gus e. Kennedy of Gin
cinnati being reelected treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Ealrhanks In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, October 25.-Vice Presi-
dent Charles w. Fair -anks addressed a
large audience here tonight in the inter-
est of the state ana congressional repub-
lican candidates. The meeting al the Aud
itorium followed a torchlight procession
and fireworks display.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
surrenders TO Officers.

Shreveport, La, October ga special
to the Times from Many, La. says;
Lou Peace surrendered today for killing
by shooting of o. n. Casswel, at Toro,
near here, yesterday. Peace is a brother
of Ed Peace. who on the 10Th inst, shot
and wounded the Rev. j. d. Ford. The
trouble was over a homestead claim.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
APPEALS TO PRESIDENT.

Columbus, o.. October 25.-In a
toast "The President" at the annual
banquet of the alumni association
of st. Marys seminary of the west.
cincinnati, at the Great Southern
hotel this evening, Rev. Father
THOMAS B. Tobln of Chattanooga,
Tenn. made an impassioned appeal
that President Roosevelt do some
ching definite before the end of his
term to help settle the race ques-
tion in the south. and stop the
rioting and bloodshed which ne de-
clared had become menacing in re-
cent years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
okJaho',a Governor Exonerated.

Washington, October 25.-The President
has received the report of committee
recently sent to Oklahoma to investigate
charges preferred against Governor
Frantz of that territory. The report com
nletelv exonorates the governor and un-
doubtedly will be approved by the Fresl-
dent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Heflin In Washington.

Representative Heflin of Alabama is
here today, and was a caller at the
democratic committee headquarters, un-
der whose auspices he speaks in Della
ware Friday and Saturday and next week
will devote his time to the state of Mary
land He is good campaigner and rem
dered the committee valuable assistance
two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Growth Is Enormous.

understand why there
ese trust combinations
800 of them alpha beti-
ley amounted to about
he Dingley tariff bill
:, based upon the re-
d the prohibitive pro-
they amount to over
Eeel trust alone repre-
nd pays a dividend of
nder, I SAX you. that
OF in favor of the bill
tions from contribut-
tons? 1t passed the
but it met its quietus
resentatiN es. 1t would
have passed this bill
because where would
/ that will enable the
carry the elections?
'om the corporations
republican party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
MAINE GIRLS ROMANCE.
Answers Letter Asking for Loving
Wife and WEEDS Southerner.

Blaine. Me, May ia little 70
nance. in which love found a way. has,
just eliminated in the marriage Of a
Maine girl to a Southern husband.
About six months ago Miss Fern
Carsley of Maine. while reading n pa
per, noticed that loving wife was
wanted by Green F. Barker of Everett
Springs. Ga. Miss Carsey wrote short
Letter to Mr. Barker. The cOurtship
was thus started and since that time
there has been much correspondence
between the two young people
They met for the first time one even
ing this week when Mr.. Barker arrived
in Blaine. and it was only few days
subsequent to his arrival that the two
young people were married at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. George Carslcy. and
Barker with his handsome bride start
ed on his return journey to the South
Miss Carsley were very much surpris-
ed at the unexpected marriage and not
Il few of them were at the station n
see the young people leave for their
future home.
MISC Carsley is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. G. F. Carsley. one of the most
prominent families of Blaine. She is a
member of the Baptist church and has
been an active Rebekah and membe,
of the Grange. She Is a graduate O,
the musical department of Kicker
Classical Institute class of 'O3. Mr.
Barker is the owner of a general stor,
in Everett Springs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
In Police Circles.

A young man who thought he was
able To dance although he was almost
too drunk to walk discovered Saturday
evening why Officer Dale attends the
week end dancing parties at Grand
Army hall. The youth digregardcd
some good advice that was given him,
and sought to enter the hall by force
He found that Officer Dale is some
what athletic, and later he found him
self in cell, where after uttcring a
series of wild yeIls. he slept peacefully
until morning, when he Was fined the
usual amount and sent on his way.
on complaint of q woman who works
hard for the prevention Of cruelty to
animals. Marshal Andrews and Hu-
name officer Blaisdell called yesterday
at the nome of Jack Spencer 1t waX
alleged that two Spencer boys hat
driven Mr.. Spencer's horse excessi, ,iy.
The investigation showed however.
that while the horse had been driven
rather hard the animal had suffered
no injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
CALIFORNIA QUAKE NOTES.

Gen. Carpenter, master of transporta-
ton for the Massachusetts Relief As
ISOLATION for California announces that
the shoe train from Boston containing
$4,000 worth Of shoes donated by the
Massachusetts Association would not be
ready to start before next Tuesday. ow-
ing to some delays i'll getting the right
sort of shoes to meet the needs OF
Californians. The Boston relief fund
now amounts to $S15 ,S239S.
Within the past few days, il Is said.
new accounts have been opened at sew
eral cf the commercial banks of San
Francisco by men from the East. who
have deposited sums ranging from
$1,000 upward. Some OF them are
known by reputation to the banking
men to be possessed of large wealth.
Others are supposed TO represent
Wealthy clients in Eastern money
centers. The evident purpose of these
men, the bankers say, is to make in
vestment of their funds in san Fran
cisco.
The Knight Templars OF England
forwarded $1,000 Saturday to the Amer
lean Knights Templars' relief fund of
San Francisco. The contribution was
unanimously voted at a meeting Of the
Great Priory, presided over by Lord
l,uston. who retains vivid recollections
Of the kindness which he received at
the conclave held in San Francisco two
years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
Walter Pierce.

Walter Pierce died at 9. 10 Saturday
morning at his home on Madison ave-
nue.. He had been sick since the first
ot March, but had been able to be
around his place Of business up to five
weeks ago. Death was due to dropSy.
complicated with brain trouble. His
ag" was %.
Mr.. Pierce was the son Of the late
Flbridgc Pierce. His father was a
former postmaster Of SkoWhegan and
established the oyster house and res
taurant on Madison avenue which he
run until his death some 10 years ago.
Since then his business was continued
by his son. Mr.. Pierce was one of the
best known restaurant proprietors in
Maine.
He was born in SkOWhegan and had
always lived here with the exception of
several years passed in the South while
in the, employ of the American Bridge
Co. He was popular with all who knew
him and will be missed and mourncd
by a large circle Of friends.
A widow. one son, Ray, and n little
daughter. Flora, and an aged mother
and one sister Mrs. Emma Rowell of
South Scion, survive. Arrangements
for the funeral have not vet been
cOmDleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
STILL IN ACTIVE LIFE.
Hon. w. w. Thomas Of Portland Has
No lGea of Retiring.

Portland. Me, May l3.-The Hon. VII
liam W. Thomas, four times minister To
Norway and Sweden, and whose service
in that capacity was recently terminated
arrived Saturday in Portland, his native
city. Both his wife and son arc lin Ger
many undergoing medical treatment.
On arriving in New York." said he,
Il fastened to Washington to pay my re-
spects as retiring American minister to
the President and secretary of state, and
to close up the affairs of my mission.
My retirement from the mission to
Sweden and Norway has been accompan-
led by many incidents which are pleas
ing to me. In the farewell audience King
Oscar granted me at the royal palace at
Stockholm, the King graciously expressed
his deep regret at my retirement, and his
unqualified approval Of the manner in
which l had ever conducted the mission.
The King further stated. that he appre-
ciated fully the work had done in draw
ing America and Sweden nearer together
i'll the bonds of friendship and good will,
and His Majesty added: Il thank you
from my heart for the great love you
have always shown to my people and
their ruler
.'All the American consular officers in
Sweden Joined in presenting me with a
magnificent silver loving cup. beautifully
inscribed. as a token of remembrance
and affection.
The late secretary of state, John Hay,
the chief of that department of govern
ment under which l have served so long,
wrote me:
\" You have had the longest, the most
distinguished and the most useful term OF
service Gin Sweden and Norway that
any American has ever had and l con
graduate you heartily upon 1T
And this very week, upon my calling
upon President Roosevelt at the White
House. the President was pleased to say
that my record as American minister was
completely satisfactory in every way.
IN regard to my future. l can hardly
say anything definitely at the present
moment. but l can assure you / am not
inclined to retire from active life l shall
spend some time here in Portland. looking
again on the scenes of my boyhood'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
Baseball Notes.

With the score 2 to . the game be
tween Gardiner High and shaw; BuSi-
ness College Of Augusta Saturday ar
tcrhuon at Quiniby field was called in
the ninth inning on account Of rain.
The visiting team was composed OF
husky players who evidently are much
experienced in the game, yet they
showed no superiority over the littl,.
fellows Whn represent the High school
Gardiner High is scheduled To play
Edward Little High on Wtdnts Iay
ana Lewiston High On Saturday in
Gardiner. Both these games will prob
abb" he hard propositions for Gardiner
although the q. ii. s. boys are conf
dent OF winning. Surely th. contest
will be hard fought and well worth
sctimS.
There is still talk Of Il Trolley League
team to represent Gardiner. and those
who are interested in tho matter will
probably meet some time this week to
dccid the question of whether or not
there will b. baseball played here this
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14

and a new house is in process OF con-
structon just north of the Tlnkham
house.
One or more houses will be erected on
Greenwood avenue in the new residential
section of the tom. One is talked OF up
in the vicinity of George Gliddens resi-
dence Others are under contemplation
and may materialZe in due time.
A building will be erected at Mariana
cook grove to take the place OF the motel
burned last fall. 1t will be one-story'
with kitchen, dining room and sitting
room. and a coy fireplace will add to its
homelike appearance. Mr. Nutter mas
been in town the past week and work is
expected to commence within few days.
1t is expected that the work will be done
by an Augusta contractor. This is put
the beginning of what is hoped will end
in a large hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
AGED 1904 YEARS.
he Remarkable Life of Mrs. Hannah
Walker Of Poland.

Norway, Me, May 13.-Mrs. Hannah
Walker of Poland, the Oldest woman in
Maine. will be lO4 years Of age this
month.
She has had an eventful life. She
was born in a log cabin during the
most primitive times. Her father
went into the wilderness, and. cutting
ana burning an acre of hardy oak trees
reared his home. The nearest settle
ment was five miles away from their
one-room cabin. on bleak mountain
side
At first it was impossible to turn
over the land with the rude wooden
plows they used, so sods were dug IN
and the seeds placed under them.
When Mrs. Walker was a little girl her
father taught her to count five. that
she might go into the fields and drop
corn. Those were winters of big bliz-
yards. Often there was 10 feet OF snow
and roads We're tunnelled under the
drifts to the barn, and from the barn to
the spring. where the cattle were wat
cred. 'F7 4
The circuit preacher held meetings
under the trees. Bears were shot and
the skins used for rugs and bed cover
ings. Wild ducks were shot and the
feathers used for pillows. Once Mrs.
Walker walked 90 miles, making the
Journey in three days to do housework
for so cents week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14

Luther Morris spoke at the BAPTIST
church Sunday morning TO a good con-
2regation. Mr.. Morris is a Welchman.
and sung in both WEIGH ana English.
Mr.. Morris gave a thrilling account of
the great revival in Wales. being an
eye witness. A collection was taken
to help him pursue theological studies
in this country
Miss Rachel Preblc Of this town suf-
Tered paralytic shock Saturday night
or early Sunday morning Miss PrebIe
had been in poor health for some time
ana saturday evening, one of the
Hei&hbors called and not finding her
Well went to the door Sunday morning
ana was unable to get ill., Thinking
thal Miss Prcble had not arisen she
Went 10 her home again ana after
dWHii' Sh" went again, and being un-
abe inns time To get in feared some
ihlhg might De wrong. The door was
unlocked and Miss Prcblc was found
unconscious. She grew worse and sun
DAY night. DR. r. }. Robinson. who was
called. expressed the opinion that she
could i've but a short time. Miss
rrepie mas but few relatives, a nephew
john Preble who is with Dame. Stod-
dard and Kendall in Boston. was noti-
hed sunday Of her illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
Record Your Catches Gentlemen.

The first public record book # fish
taken in Lakes Maranacook. Annabescook
and the "Narrows" has been opened by
n. l.. Hamaford and will be found at
Hannaford'; drug store, where all persons
catching fish are requested to come and
register their catch. At The end Of the
season this record will be Of interest as
not ONLY a reference, but to show what
the lakes have brought forth of the f!nny
tribe The more interest the community
takes in the way IF putting forward the
advantages of our fishing and summer
resorts the more it will work for their
own benefit Cooperation is The main
thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
ANOTHER MURDER7
Continued from Page One.)

The place in which Kellar lived.
known locally as Yorktown" has
borne an evil reputation and it Is said
that there have been many disreputable
and even dangerous characters who
have lived In that vicinity
Little is known of Kellar. He was
about so years old and lived alone In
small house on the outskirts of the
town of China. He was last seen about
the place on Friday, and at that time
nothing unusual about him or the
house in which he lived was noticed.
He was not again seen alive, but
neighbors found his dead body In the
shed Saturday morning.
1t seems to be the general opinion
in China that Kellar came TO his death
by foul play and the investigate by
Sheriff Ham and his deputies will be OF
most thorough and searching char
acter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
Mrs. Harry Dearborn.

The death of Mrs. Emily Dearborn,
the wife Of Harry Dearborn Of this
city occurred at the Central Maine
General hospital Saturday morning
from the result of Il surgical operation
which WAS performed as a last resort.
to bring relief and health to the wom-
an who had been an intense sufferer.
FOR several months prior to hes: death.
Mr. Dearborn was at the side of his
wife when she expired and the last
moments of life are said to have been
sad in the extreme to those who We're
present. one child, three years Of age,
the husband, Harry Dearborn, three
sisters. Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Clara
Reny Of Watervile, ana Mrs. Edna
Graves of New York city, two brothers.
Hiram Ray of Waterville and Frank
Ray Of Scion ana the mother, Mrs.
Sarah Ray also of Waterville. survive
The funeral service will be held from
the home of one of the sisters on Gold
street this afternoon. although the full
arrangements cannot be announced
until the arrival Of one of the distant
relatives. The burial will be made in
Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Eugene Fleming, who was employed
by the katahdin Pulp & Paper Co, as
COOK at the boom house on Indian Is
laid, Lincoln, is supposed to have been
drowned by the capsiZing of a canoe.
lie started Friday night for the island
from the main shore and has not since
been heard from. Fleming was q
years old.
feuben Nj. Hunewell of Durham was
before the municipal court at Auburn
saturday on charge of cruelty to q
morse. Humane Society Agent Allen
visited Hunewelfs recently and found
horse slung from the roof beams.
inns horse was killed. also in a bad
way. was not yet killed. as ordered.
The court gave Hunewell till Saturday
to comply.
Word was sent down from Rangeley
lake system Saturday that the ice has
cleared out of Rangeley lake proper
ana fishing has begun there On
Mo"selucmeSuntic lake. the wind has
driven the great Ice foes 50 near tho
"hdrvcs that at Haines Landing and
Be1niS. dynamite has been used the last
TWO days to keep the ice from crushing
against the wharves.
Henry Douglass. the Bridgton Young
man. who was indicted at the January
term of the superior court at Portland
on the charge of assaultine his chum
'enjamin Kimball. last October. with
intent to kill, was brought into court
FRIDAY and retracted his plea and
pleaded guilty. He was brought from
Augusta where he has been under OH
serfation at the Insane hospital for his
sanity. Young Kimball has since com
pieteiy recovered from the injury.
John P. Lowell. aged IS, of Bath.
died Friday night after an illness OF
Tour weeks which began with n stroke
| OF paralysis, followed with other COM
piications. He was horn In Bath, q son
OF the late John o. and Celana r.
| Lowell. and upon completing his edu-
| cation went to Boston. where he learn
ed the drug business with Thomas
Hollis. He afterward entered the rail-
| way mail service between Portland and
Bangor and upon returning to Bath
about Is years ago again entered the
| drug business, which he had continued
up to the time of his illness.
Resolved, That it is the sense OF the
Democratic county committee that the
Democracy of Androscoggin county
present Hon. d. j. McGillicuddy OF
Lewiston. as a candidate for Represen-
tative to Congress in the second Con.
gressioral District Of Maine. and We
hereby pledge to Mr.. McGillicuddy our
united and hearty support. and will use
all honorable means to bring about his
nomination, believing 1t to be for the
best interest of the Democratic party
and the people Of the district. While
the Democracy Of Androscoggin pre-
sent Mr.. McGillicuddy. we shall earn
estly and Loyalty support the nominee
of the convention, whoever he may be.
was adopted Saturday by the Andres
coggin Democratic convention at Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14
GARDINER.
Funeral of Rufus Heath,

The funeral Of the late Rufus Heath
was held yesterday afternoon from his
home in Pittston. There was a large
number Of friends and relatives pres
ent.
The services We're conducted by Rev
]. Langdon Quimby, pastor Of the
Congregational church, and there was
singing by a quartet composed of Mrs.
W. l.. kimball, Mrs. W. G. PrebIe. F.
E. McCausland and Edgar Anderson.
The floral tributes were many and
beautiful. The bearers We're Joseph
Marson, Jack Erskins, BENZ. Baker and
William Baker.
Interment was made at Riverside
cemetery, PittS:on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14

were burned met in new Temporary
buildings which have been erected
since the fire.
Mayor Schmitz and several city Off
GERS today went with Engineer Schus-
sler of the Spring Valley Water Co.
to inspect the water mains south Of
San Francisco. Engineer Schussler
showed the city officials how the
mains were broken by the earthquake.
although efforts had been made to
obviate such an accident by supporting
the pipes on flexible trestles.
The water supply is now sufficient
for domestic and fire purposes in the
unburned norton of San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-14

4 game of bail will be played here
on the afternoon of Decoration day be-
tween a club now being organized by
Augustus puoer and a team from out
IF town. The attendance at this game
viii in 4 larS" degree determine
whether Skowhegan will be represented
on tn" diamond or not the coming set
son. There is enough talent in town to
form 4 lirSt-clasS nine. All that is
needed IS a little enthusiasm and sup
port. steve Gilblair is available as
u pitcher and Morris McManus. whose
brother is catching i'll the Eastern
League can be secured as catcher.