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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
MORMONlSM THE ISSUE.
Law and Order Question Is Not Men
toned in Idaho Campaign.

Boise, Idaho, oct 30.-Immediatc.y
upon publication Of the Associated
Press despatch to the effect that Sec
rotary of War Taft would make two
campaign speeches in Idaho. United
States Senator Dubois sent a despatch
to President Roosevelt in which he
said:
Press dispatches say you are send
ing Secretary Taft to Boise, Idaho, To
Of iavr and order and on account of the
character of the campaign being made
against him. If this is true, you are
entirely misinformcd. No law and or
u. : campaign is being Wagcd III Idaho.
The sole Issue is against the dominat . l
Of the Mormon church in our politics.
The only question discussed by leaders
of both parties is the Mormon question.
The attitude Of Governor GoOding in
regard to what is called law and order
is not an issue. | assure you that YOU
have been misinfOrmed and that II Will
be understood that Secretary Taft VIII
be sent here to speak in behalf Of
Molln0nism, as that is the sole iSSu"
| in the Idaho campaign. You can call on
tho United States district judge, mar
shall attorney or any other federal
officer to yerify my statement that the
onlv issue is VI prmOniSn. Law ana
| and order is not mentioned in ConneC-
| ton with the weil-knoWn fact that tn
| polygamous Mo"mons are violating
| hot ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
Wipes Out Big Business
Block At Hanover, n. H.
Several Firms and Organizations
Are Burned Out Of Quarters.
4 utomatIc Telephone Exchange J:
Burned...PartIy Insured.

Hanover, n. H., Oct. 3O.-The Bridge
man block, the largest business build
ing in this town, was destroyed by hre
early today, causing loss estimated
at about $4,000, with partial insurance
The cause Of the fire, which started IN
the basement Of the L. st"r?
brick structure, has not yet been learn
ed. The local department, assisted by
Dartmouth College students, prevented
the flames from spreading to nearby
buildings after Il hard fight.
The ground floor was occupied by the
Allen Drug Co, George w. Rand &
Sons furniture dealers; Miss Il. j.
Clark. milliner, and Fl. f. Sanborn
billiard hall. On the second floor were
the rooms of the d. X. f. fraternity
and other Dartmouth college societies.
which lost all their properties. Inc
Independent order Of Odd Fellows
which occupied the third floor as Its
loo, r7p,ns, lost it's paraphernalia.
- H.. J. Il story at the top OF the
b,;-...r. $ an automatic telephone
exc.sa.l.. ,perated by the New Eng-
land Te. ,hone. and Telegraph Co. The
Rand concern suffered the heaviest
loss as it entire stock, including .
number of valuable pianos was burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
ANOTHER SENSATION.
Another Arrest On Perjury Charge
Grows Out of Pittsburs Divorce Case.

PittsbUrg. Pa. oct. 30.-The trial Of
clifford IIoce. former negro CCachman
Of Augustus Hartje, millionaire paper
manufacturer of this city. charged with
perjury in connection with the Hartje
divorce ease. provided a sensation Mon
day IN the arrest Of William De Costa,
negro tailor. Immediately after he
had testified that Mrs. Hartje had fire.
quontly visited his establishment for
the purpose of meeting IIooe. De Costa
was taken into custody by a private
GcGtective agency and a charge of per
jury will be made against him.
Houe. on the stand. maintained that
he could remember nothing in response
To questions by Assistant District At
t0rncy Ronh. The defendants neither
said on :hc stand that Mrs. Hartie had
visited her once. Two colored preach
ers, Rev. Scott and Rev. Freeman,
were called and said Mrs. Carrie Hooe,
the defendants mother. had told them
that she had never seen Mrs. Hartje
in her life. Mrs. Hartjc was called and
after 4 few unimportant questions, was
excused
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
SHOT FROM BEHIND.
Halifax Section Hand Murdered for $50
Police After Suspect.

Liverpool. y. s, oct. 30 Edgar
Way, aged IS years Of Halifax, n. s.,
a section hand on the Halifax and
Southwestern Railway, was murdered
20 miles distant from this pla,,, yes
tcrday.
While coming from Sh5 lburne today
at a good speed Drives Jones noticed
the man lying beside q little water
trough and supposed he was intoXicat-
ed. AS he passed he noticed blood uD-
on the 2eck and Immediately applying
the emergency brake he brought the
train to StandStii'. The train crew
took the body on board and brought il
here. where it was identified as Edgar
Way.
He was shot from behind as two bull
let wounds We're found III the skull
which was badly fractured.
Robbery was the motive for the
crime, as when Way left Putnam Camp
yesterday he had $50 in cash in his
possession and when found there was
only some small pieces of silver in his
pockets.
An inquest was held today and the
jury returned Il verdict of wilful muir
der. The police are now searching fol
man suspected of the crime and it is
probable that an arrest will be made
before morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
THE WHITE RlBBONERS.
Most of the Officers Reelected at
Tuesdays Session of National Body.

Hartford Conn, oct. 30.-"Thore are
1000 young women in Chicago, who are
obliged to work at s. Il week and there
are 5000 saloons there too" said Mrs.
Lurinda ID. Smith of Kansas at the
afternoon session of the National Con-
ventipn Womcn's Christian Temper
ancr Union in the presenting Ill the
convention the difficulties with which
the rescue workers Of the organization
have to contend. Mrs. Smith made q
spirited appeal for the Efforts Of all the
delegates from all parts Of the country
to put Il stop to the white slave trade.
The speaker cited instances OF young
women held in captivity and sold. at
auction in New York and asked that
if 40 years after the Civil War had been
fought for the liberation of the black
slaves Why it was that slavery OF
young women should be tolerated III
This country. She said that on" Of the
most hopeful signs Of the times was
when the II nations recently banded
together for suppression OF this awful
vice.
Mrs. Emile 3. Martin Of New York
spok" on Purity in Literature and
Art" Tonight there was . drnnnstra-
ton Of the principles ard methods OF
the W. {. r. t., in Parsons thnuttr, by
the Y. and l.. T. l.. branches ana IS
other departments of the union.
At the morning session today the
principal business was the election OF
officers and the presenting of the fna
report of the executive committee.
The election of officers was as fol-
lows, most of them being reflections:
President. Mrs. Lillian NJ n. Stevens
Portland. Me.
Vice president, Miss Anna 4. Gordon
Evanston. III.
Corresponding secretaries, Mrs
| Susanna NJ d. Frye, Evanston, H.
Recording secretary, Mrs Elizabeth
Preston Anderson, Valley City, :. D.
Treasurer, Mrs. Harriet Wrigh
| Brand, Evanston. III.
Assistant recording secretary, Mrs
| Howard NJ. Hoge, Lincoln, Ncb.
a beautiful quilt was presented b!
the women crusaders of Ohio, as ;
memorial of the recent victory there, t.
the national w. q. #. L. IT Is to b.
| placed in the home OF the late France
f. Willard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
FIND RARE DINCsAURS.
Expeditions Of Scientists Collect 500
Animal Skeletons in the Rockies.

New York, oct. 30.-Three big expedi-
lions Of the American Museum of Nat
ural History have arrived from the
Rocky Mountains regions after several
mcnths' rough work, bringing nearly
two carloads of pctrified skeletons of
nearly 500 animals, many Of them new
to science and some Of which lived Oh
earth i is estimated W the scientists.
hundreds Of centuries ago.
Among the many rare finGS were two
dinosaurs, new To science, one Of which
was OF huge proportions. bearing some
resemblance to the great creature
known as triCeratops.
The expeditions We're conducted
under Prof. Henry Fairfield Osborn.
paieontologist of the museum. and OF
the governments of the United States
and Canada, and first vice president
of the museum. The expedition to the
Washokia Basin III Southern Wyoming.
was in charge OF Prof. Walter Granger;
to the Laramie formation Of Eastern
Central Montana. in charge Of Prof.
Barnum Brown: t. the Black Hills, in
charge Of Prof. Albert Thompson.
Prof. Osborn considers the results Of
the expedition to be Of great scientific
value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
HARMONY PREVAILS.
New French Cabinet Under CIemen
ceau Getting Into the Work.

Paris Oct. 30.-The new cabinet IS
holding daily meetings under the
presidency of Premier Clemenccau and
has drawn up program from present
alton to Parliament. In the course Of the
meeting held Monday evening Foreign
Minister PichOn reported betterment
in the Moroccan situation. The trouble
some tribes are dispensing gradually,
but nevertheless the Picquart informed
his colleagues of the drawing up Of
plans for the complete reform in the
existing system of cOurtsmartial. This
became necessary in consequence OF
the violations of the present system
during the DreyfuS trial the anti-mili-
tary campaign conducted by the Social
ISIS. and the unsatisfactory results
from the courtmartial held in connec-
ton with the taking of church inven-
tories last winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
DIVER is WILLING.
No Objections to Making Fairbanks
Hearing Public, He Says.

Boston, Oct. 30.-Assistant District
Attorney NJ. j. Dwyer of Suffolk coun-
ty, issued a statement today. express
ing his Willingness that the evidence
taken before Attorney General Dana
Malone on the charge brought by
James n. Perkins in relation to the
expenditures of the Massachusetts
EXPOSITION funds be made public, but
makes the point that the responsible
ity for the publicity rested upon Gov
ernor Guild. Mr.. Dwyer says he OBJ
jected to the publicity because the
matter is 20 be brought before the
Suffolk county grand jury. The Per
kins charges. which allege wrongdOinG
on the part Of Wilson II. Fairbank
Exposition commissioner, We're the
feature Of a political address by Johr
Z. Moran, candidate for governor
Perkins. who was secretary to tht
Massachusetts commission to the
Portland, Ore, exposition. makes az
affidavit which was read by Mr.. Nor
an. Governor Guild answered Mr.. Nor
an last night saying that the attorney
general had already investigated the
charges.
MIR. DHyer said in part: Il now say
that if his exccllcncy or Mr.. Fafrbank.
can derive any comfort from It publica
ton Of all that was said and done a
the hearing they may do as they see fl
about publishing it, providing tina
| they give it out in full. | viii not as
| sumo tho responsibility Of publishing
in advance any matter am given L
| investigate in the line Of my duty.
do not consider | have amy right to d.
| So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
WHAT IS NEURA-GIAp
Knife-Like Pains That Drive One to
DESTINATION.

Knife-Like Pains That Drive One to
Dis:ract1o-.
Sufferers from Neuralgia care little to
know the cause OF their pain. l. is relief
that they are seeking and in Neuralgia
Anodyne they fad i. quickly ana surely.
This remarkable remedy works in a
different way from any o.heT medicine
that is Used for neuralgia, headaches or
similar nerve disorders. Take few
drops in little swectened water and in
addition to that, ba.he the effected parts.
Used in this way is sooth, the pain rack
ing nerves and gives almost instant
relief. The aching muscles and nerves will
soon get back to normal state and the
chances are that neuralgia VII never
bother you again. A large bottle costa
but 25c. Sold under guarantee. Made by
the Twitchell- Champlin Co., Portland,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
Edwin Thompson.

The remains of the late Edwin
Thompson. whose death occurred at the
Minot hospital. in Minot. N. H.. Oct.
after a short illness with typhoid
fever. reached here Tuesday morning.
accompanied by his twin brother, Ebcn
Thompson. Mr.. Thompson, was a
farmer resident of this town. having
made his home for the past few years
in Crosby, N. D. He was SO years old at
time of death.
Services will be held at the Free Bap-
fist church at p. NJ. Wednesday, Rev
o. H. Tracy officiating.
BESIDES the brother. three sisters
Mrs. o. NJ. Frost Of this town. Mrs
George COole of Fairfield and Mrs
William Ccwan of California survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
FOUR HALLOWEEN TRIPS.
Each Class at Bates College Will Enjoy
Outing and Feast on Good Things.

Lewiston, Me, Oct. 30.-(SpeCiaD. -
The four classes will enjoy themselves
by taking a trip on Halloween night and
eating tho good things prepared for
them. These trips are very pleasant
and great treat for the students. al
though the football men are oblige to
return at an early hour The Senior
class VIII go by trolley to Frost park,
the Junior class will go to Lake Au-
burn and enjoy 4 shore dinner: it Is not
made known where the Sophomores and
Freshmen will pass the evening.
Prof. Slack addressed the Y. NJ. c. a
members Monday and Tuesday evenings
and his remarks were very interesting
to all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The Amicinian Society of NJ. c. ].
held its regular meeting on Monday
evening in Society room, with a good
attendance of members. After a read
ing by Clayton Chandler the following
debate wass well discussed and much
enjoyed: Resolved. That the United
States Ought 10 Interfere with the
Present Cuban Affairs" Aft, Clarence
Robertson. Mrs. Carson. Neg. Ralph
Kinball. Mr.. Peabody. The questior
was decided in the affirmative. The
meeting finished with parliamentary
1ri;l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
THREE DEAD, TWO ILL.
jelly Jack Tars Find Death in Deep
2csations Of Bay Rum.

e a.t.s N-ash.. Oct. 30.-Three enlist
ed ...s ne battleship Wisconsin are
dead ana ,wo are seriously i'll as the re-
suit of drinking bay rum. Thomas F.
Cox took the liquor from the ships
barber shop; and diluted it with wat
er, and together with four companions
became intoxicated Friday night. Their
condition was not discovered until Sun
DAY. when three of the men died on
boari the ship.
The dead: Thomas +. Cox. coal pass
or. enlisted from Pawtucket. r. L.:
James Wafer, first-class fireman. en-
listed from Troy, n. Y; Nathan Pres
ton. second-class fireman, enlisted from
Cincinnati. The sick men. William Rey-
nolds and James Hitchcock, will recov-
err
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
BIG REGISTRATION FRAUDS.
One fifth Of Those Registered IN 10.
Angeles Cannot Legally Vote.

Los Angeles. Cal, Oct. s0.-Enormous
registration frauds are found. it is said
In the daily comparison of the reyistra .
ton lists with the names on what e
known az the great register. '
Il am sending about 400 names daily
to the county clerk for cancel,atior
from the great register" said Secretar,
North OF the Non-partisan organize
ton today I'VE find about 2ooo nan,e.
which have been duplicated on III,
great register. -
Il estimate that 20 per cent or ~
names registered in this city cannot h
voted legally. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Mrs. d. NJ Parks. who is entertaining
her sister Mrs. +. p. Dyer. and Mr..
Dyer of Portland, gave most de-
lightful party at bridge. Monday even
ing to 16 invited lady friends. Delicious
and dainty refreshments were served.
Two very handsome hand painted
china pin trays were given to the two
having the top score and the two hay
ing the least number of points, were
consoled with attractive baskets filled
with candies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

BY direction of President Roosevelt,
Mrs. ]. Millen Foster has been retailed
from the department of justice to in
vestiSate the condition of women and
cIili workers throughout the coun-
try. Legislation on this subject is
pending before Congress. Mrs. Foster
went to the Philippines with the Taft
party and represented the United
States government ut the Internation-
al Red Cross Conference in st. Peters
burg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The committee consisting of Mrs. A.
r. Brown, Mrs. +. :. White. Mrs. Ada
Boston, Mrs. a. l.. Sylvester Miss
Minnie Porter and Mrs. Sumner Nc
Causlanl members OF the New Era
Auxiliary of the Free Baptist church,
met Monday evening with Mrs. f. 5.
White for the purpose of making ar
engagements for their coming fair which
they decided, at this meeting, to hol.:
Feb 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

George +. Macomber of Augusta and
c.. II. HaweS of Boston, insurance agents,
arrived here Tuesday afternoon and with
Llewllyn Parks of this place made q
satisfactory settlement with Miss K. 4.
Gurus on her stock of millinery and
fancy goods, which We're damaged by
smoke and packing caused by the fire
Of the Lancey House Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
City Neeotiates for Robinson Building.

The city has actually closed nego-
tiations for the purchase of the Robin
son building at the corner of Bridge and
Spring streets. The buildings will be
used as an armory for Co. A, N. G. 5.
NJ, and for other purposes. 1t former
ly was i machine shop and of course
many changes will be necessary before
the place is suitable for its future
purposes.
The property of Co. A. will I'M
doubtedly be moved into the building
at once because the present building oc-
cupied as an armory is not strong
enough to bear the strain of drilling
and the owner is anxious for the SOL
diers to secure new quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Mr and Mrs. j. Matt Gilman ana 5.
f. Jones returned home Monday from
"a hunting trip, passed at Lake Rip
oeenus, Mposehead, Mrs. Jones, stop
ping in Brewer Monday for q few days
visit with her parents. The party re-
port a fine time. with the exception of
a few DAYS of rain to mar the pleasure.
A fine deer was brought as Il result OF
the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The New Eva Auxiliary Society of
the Free Baptist church. vii meet with
Miss May Murray Thursday afternoon
and 4 fine program has been arranged.
This will be a special meeting to take
the place of gentlemen's night at the
Parsonage, which is to be postpone
until Mrs. 0. II. Tracy. who is taking
a course at Cobb Divinity school, can
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Miss Gertrude Haines and brother
Leon. returned to Clinton Tuesday
after brief visit at the home of G. ii.
Hunter The many friends OF MISS
Haincs Will regret to learn she will not
return to Pittstield this winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The Goth Century Club will hold its
October meeting at $50 o'clock Friday
afternoon in the Universalist vestry.
Hawthorne" will be the topic of the
afternoon and the paper will be given
by Mrs W. O. Cobb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
Ar immortal JaDaneSe ordin1nc

Ar imperial Japanese ordinance ISSUED
at Toxic authorizes the Specie Bank to
issue convertible silver notes in China
and the <wang- tung peninsula of five
differ ent values. from 10 sen to 10 Yen,
against reserve of equal volume. The
object of this step is the withdrawal Of
the war notes and the introduction of 4
stable and convenient currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Invitations are out for a social dance
to be held Thursday evening in G.. A. r.
hall. The dance is being promoted by
a number of well-known young men.
and they undoubtedly will succeed in
holding very pleasant affair. Music
will be furnished by Monaghan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The Lady Foresters will hold a dance
this evening in Foresters hall. A large
number are planning to attend and
those who are present Will undoubtedly
enjoy a very pleasant Halloween.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

t1r. and Mrs. II. G. Johonnett OF
Palmyra, who have been visiting their
son, Rev. G.. II. JohOnnett and family
in Damariscotla for the past tW'
weeks. arrived here Tuesday afternoon
on their return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

"Shinon.' Why not when a bottle
Of this par excellence liquid backing
can now be obtained at d. S. Nc
Naughton's. It's excellence is largely
in its being a liquid. wax polish" that
will Simon a long while. Try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
PITTSFIELD.

Two fire automobiles passed throu5. y
here Monday en- route TO Hartlalri
The owners being Il. A. Lynn ana MT"
Mary Fuller, who have recently pur-
chased them in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Vienna is to have the largest and
hnest illuminated fountain in ex-
| istence. The illuminating power will
! equal 909.cI0.n00 candles. 1t includes
, :. immense reno"t"Ts canab!e Of giving
~ variations III light effects every Il
seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The Current Events Club will meet
next Monday afternoon for the first
time this season. with Mrs. j. S.
Maxcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

The Methodist Ladies Aid Society
will hold its next regular meeting
Thursday afternoon at the church. ii
is expected that work will be done for
a family who has quite recently beeil
burned out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

This is a great opportunity, w. F.
Moody's closing out sale of planes
and organs offers to the public for saw
ing money in purchasing a first-class
instrument. This offer is occasioned
by Mr.. Moody's illness and the desire
to retire from too active business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Remember the popular Especial
sales" Of lovely trimmed hats at the
"EmDorium' on Thursday and Satur-
day Of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Capt and Mrs. Yates, who have
been visiting Gardiner friends, return
ed yesterday to their home in Booth
bay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Mrc. r. r. Hazard returned yester-
day to her home in jamestown. \. y,
after visit in this city with her son,
r. p. Hazard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31

Miss Jennie Hall. who has been the
guest If Gardiner friends for several
daya, returned to her home In Water
Vile.