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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22
CITY COUNCIL.
Continued from Page Tenn

r. L. rutton, attorney of Morrill, Brann
in settlement of the action of Brann
Us. City of Augusta, pending in the su-
prelne judicial court.
The Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
Street Railway was ordered to raise its
tracks IN Water street between Rines
hill crossing and Court street to con-
form to the following grade: The grade
of the center line to begin at the north
end Of the special at the frog crossing
at Rines hill and extend on 4 true line
to 4 point (a) 3 feet to the north of
the south line Of the Augusta Steam
Laundry building at which point (a)
said grade shall be IA inches higher
than the present grade line. From said
grade (a) to extend on a true line to
the present grade at the south line Of
said Court street. BY grade line is in
tended the finished surface of the
street 1t was also ordered that the
street commissioner of the Western dis
trict raise the grade of Water street
to conform to the change OF grade of
said railroad tracks.
II was also ordered that the above
railroad company be required to place.
maintain and use in those portions OF
Cony and Bangor streets which are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22
AROUND THE COUNTY.

Angie A. Wing, q former resident OF
Winthrop Center, died at Waltham.
Mass. Saturday, Oct. H. The funeral
was held at Winthrop Center Wednes-;
day afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Lane of East
Winthrop officiating ,y%,
The vacancy caused by the death OF.
Hon. Freeman Patten, president of ting,
Gardiner Board Of Trade, has been
filled by Warren s.. Whftmoreeof that
city. - e s.
Samuel H. Wnher and Miss Ella
May FlewelliurS Hallowelf we're
tion tom parsose is.aowell, 4
Ronald sMrB4 Iallowell and
Miss LuettA 1cfH I OF Mountaineering
N. j. were SGefried Saturday at the
residence, Of fRee.N J. r. Herrick,
Hallowell. ~. T.. =, --fs{,9 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22
GOOD FOR
RESULTS YEARS
Carmel, Me-, 1905.

Carmel, Me-, 1906.
I'VE have used IL. F." Atwood's
3itters in our family for twenty years
u more, always with good results"
Yours truly, Mrs. Cyrus Wilson.
When good health reigns in the FAM
ly, happiness is supreme The Il. F."
Atwoed's Bitters are the ideal family
'emedy, because they are absolutely safe,
ufe and reliable in their medicinal &C.
ion. Csc at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22

China AZ in a more prosperous condS4
ton than ! have eysfe-known. There Is ~
new spirit of enterprise our country
and modern ideas are~taking foot every1
where said Mr.. Kwing Lee. proml-3
nent merchant of Shanghai. THE c0sS
NOR people are waking up. and the olGl
narrow ideas are fast giving way to adsl
Nanced doctrines. Much of this progress
sive movement is due to the spread 0.
education. The schoolniaster Is sabroa9l
and is doing a great work. With geners]
popular enlightment will come an adoyss
ton OF Western customs and western
ideas of liberty. justice. and civilization.
Washington Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22

Woodmen's hall was the scene Of an
enjoyable occasion last evening when
the members of the telephone electrical
department gave a dancing party to
invited friends. A large party was
present and everybody had one Of the
best of good times Dancing was con-
tinued until a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22

Some of the young men Of the city
gave a dancing party at st. Jean Bap-
tiste hall last evening which was a
very enjoyable affair. Ballard fur
nished music and refreshments were
served at intermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cunningham of
New York have taken one of the Reid
cottages at Hammonds grove, Cob
bosseecontee. for a few weeks and are
now enjoying the beauties of that
popular resort. Mr.. Cunningham is
the. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gun
nigham. formerly of this city, and
came to Maine for his health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14

Mitchell ARE that tkr answer would tend TO in
crtminate or degrade you. Is that the reason?
The reasons are the ones l have given, and
the only ones said Tydings.
Well, shall apply 10 the Supreme Court to
have you adtudged in contempt
Ali right" said Tydings, as he left the room.
At the afternoon session Marvin Scudder was
recalled and testified that he had examined
the accounts of James MCCleary and William
H Walker with the Greenwich Bank. He also
examined the accounts with the same bank OF
Boyce & Lynch and Of Thomas A. Tidngs. Mr..
Scudder showed that in nearly every case where
city warrant to BoyCe & Lynch was deposited
with the Greenwich Bank and Endorsed by
James McCleary the latter would draw checks
on his account corresponding to the amount Of
the city warrant. and that the of these
checks would correspond with the Walker de-
posits and the amount Of the checks drawn
to equal the full amount Of the city warrants
He testified that of the forty-eiGht city war
rants deposited with the Greenwich Bank to
the credit Of BoyCe e. Lynch he had been able
70 trace twenty-eight OF them into the William
II. Walker account.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
6O-62 West 23d Street
JAcKsoNs MOVE PLEAsEs wHIPPLE.
Commissioner Served with Papers in Lum-
Der Company Case.

Albany. May lS.-CommissiOner Whipple OF the
Forest Fish and Game Department served
with papers to-day secured by Attorney General
Jackson In his effort to reopen the action brought
some time by the state against the Santa Clara
Lumber Company TO recover more than 5000 from
the lumber company for cutting timber from lands
alleged to be owned by the state. bat which was
later settled by stipulation in favor of the lumber
company. Commissioner Whipple said to-day:
The papers served upon me. on their face would
seem 10 esta blish a doubt 10 the good faith OF
the stipulation made by the department with the
Santa Clara Lumber Company. AS the nsaction
occurred before either myself the legal adviser
OF the department assumed office, We have, Of
course. no personal knowledge of the facts, and
have not yet had time 10 look up the records
II s. my desire. however, TO have any cases of
this kind investigated thoroughly. and will waive
behalf OF the department all questions 20 the
right of the Attorney General TO enter into the
case without first obtaining the permission OF the
department, and gladly join with him in his
quest 10 have the old proceedings reOpened
am very glad to have the Attorney General
any else bring TO notice any old cases
which 10 need investigation. and Mir. Jackson
feel assured OF my hearty support In this mat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
FOR NEW PRISON BOARD.
Senate Passes Robinson Bill for
Seren Headed Commission.

Albany May l3-The Senate passed tonight
Assembylnan Robinson's bill providing for the
appointment OF a state commission of prisons
and defining its powers and duties. This BILL
which is said to have the Governors approval,
passed the Assembly several weeks ago by
large majority. II is one of series Of meas
ures introduced by Mr. Robinson renovating the
entire system OF prison government in the state
The commission IS to consist Of seven mem
bers appointed by the Governor with the
sent Of the Senate. The salary Of the commits
sioners shall be $40 for each meeting of the
commission, and not to exceed 500 for any
year. Actual expenses Of the commissioners
ere 20 be paid by the state. The commission
shall inspect the state prisons. that the
prison laws carried out and that the prison.
ers receive humane and just treatment.
They shall have power TO enforce any orders
that they deem necessary to insure the proper
carrying out of the prison laws by prison Off
Gals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
TEACHERS 4CTIVE AGAIN.
Women Hope to Haze Bill Passed
OUer Mayors Veto.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Albany. May 13-vigorous efforts have been be-
gun TO pass the school teachers bill over Mayor
McCIellan's veto. Tonight the vanguard Of tie
army Of women who iobbied valiantly for the bill
that they forced II through both houses against the
protests OF New York City authorities made its
appearance here
The same old tactics which Disguised many who
favored the bill originally are likely 10 be pressed
into service again But this time the conditions
here are little different Senator White chair
Of the Cities Committee which fathered this
measure said tonight that ne would endeavor to
have Il passed over the Mayors veto
The women school teachers again after Sen
afor Mccarren, but several Senators who voted for
the bin now are opposed 20 IL because of the
Mayors action In the Assembly most OF the
Democrats. unless orders are received from Tam
NANNY, are likely to vote for the measure again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
P. O. CASHIER SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Columbus officials Act Came After Inspee-
tors Examination Began

Columbus. Ohio. May 13-W. c. Wallace.
cashier of the Columbus postoffice and formerly
president of the City Council. shot himself to-
day. inhicting a wound which physicians say
will result in death. Inspectors began to-day
to check up the accounts at the postoffice but
have not yet made any report of their examina-
tion.
Wallace formerly assistant postmaster.
but later was appointed cashier In the fall
of 1907 he resigned to for County Auditor
but defeated He lost his home. which was
mortgaged TO meet campaign expenses. He
worried greatly over his losses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14

situation with the Governor. and probably would
talk with him about reappoTtionment again
Governor Hughes is not changing his views
on the subject. and if the apportionment COM
1nittee puts out as a committee bin the meas
IRE favored by Senator Raines-one changing
only the New York County situation and the
Fichmond-Queens district-and it is passed, the
Governors friends believe he Will veto it, The
passage of such a bill would be fair notice
served on the Governor by the Senate that de-
spite the Endorsement of his views by the state
committee no measure vitality affecting the
interests of its members drastic appor-
tionment bill would be accepted. and this would
tear open the whole situation again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
CITY CLUB ENDORSES HUGHES.
Adopts Resolution Favoring Utilities Bill
and Other Policies.

vor of the public utilities bill and IN support in
general Of the policies Of Governor hughes. The
occasion was the sem-annual meeting of the club
which President George McAneny presided.
After some routine business the following reso
luton. offered by Homer Folks. unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the City Club reaffirms its APP
proval OF the principles Of the public utilities bill
and expresses its qualification the adoption OF
most of the amendments suggested by the club
and urges the prompt passage of the bill with
sary carry into full effect the purposes OF Gov
eTnor Hughes which, believe, have the over
whelning approval of the people of this state.
Another resolution. which was proposed by Hor-
ace f. Demng and amended by Julius Henry
Cohen, was in approval OF ballot reform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
TO BRING BODIES EAST.
Shr1ners' Train to Start Today
S. u. Equipment Blamed.

Santa Barbara. Cal. May 13-The Shriner
funeral train wifi not leave here for the East
before tomorrow. The work of embalming the
bodies has proved too great task for the local
undertakers to complete to-day All else is in
readiness for the start All survivors of thu
wreck will be able to travel. The coroner's jury
here to-day was unable to assign a cause for
the wreck
The funeral train VIII carry between two hun
dred and three hundred Eastern Shriners and
their friends one coach viii I've fitted up
funeral car. and will carry the bodies of twenty
one dead. The train VIII proceed over the
Obispo tho eleven bodies there will be- taken on
board. and the Shriners who are in that city and
able 10 travel will also go East on this train.
The woman who was fatally injured was iden-
tiled San Luis Ohispo to-day Mrs. +.
Kahler. OF Reading, Penn.
San Luis Obspo. CAL May I3-The coroners Jury
that held an investigation over the bodies OF eleven
victims Of the wreck OF the shriners special train
Saturday al Honda. to-day found that the wreck
was due to defective equipment OF the Southern
Pacific
San Francisco. May 13.-Three trains bearing
Shriners arrived yesterday from the scene of
the wreck. DR.. Ware. OF Cincinnati. who was the
first physician to reach the scene. told of the
death OF bride and bridegroom at almost the
same instant. each believing that the other still
lived.
l. y Elenbogen and his bride were thrown
from the coach opposite sides OF the
track Both were MORALLY injured. but retained
consciousness and exhibited remarkable BRAY
cry. The wife's first thought was for her hus-
band. and the husbands first thought was for
his wife.
Tell my wife that l all right" murmured
EIlenbogen TO the physician. Give her my love
and let me know how she is
Mrs. Ellenbogen. in return, sent message or
love 10 her husband, with the assurance that
she all right. Before the physician could
carry another message both had died
II. Thornton. the head of a large party OF
Shriners from Meridian. Miss, is a railroad
man, and is not satisfied that the wreck was
caused by defective switch.
Reading, Penn. May 13.-The inhabitants OF
this city. whose dead in the wreck in California
number twenty realized the seriousness OF their
loss to-day when the full list of the dead and
injured appeared in the newspapers Reading
and practically the whole of SChuylkill Valley
is i'm mourning for the dead wero well known.
II is expected the funeral train viii arrive
here on Saturday. The board of governors OF
Rajah Temple and Reading Lodge of Elks Will
The officers of Rajah Temple. Reading Com
mandery. a. and De Mol6y COmmandery .,
Knights Templar and Eks Lodge. 10, which
organizations numbered among their MEM
bershps most OF the male victims OF the aC-
cdent held meetings last night and arranged
for the movements of the various bodies in the
immediate future Rajah Temple decided to
the dead members May u. All gatherings
other than stated meetings have been aban-
doned by the various organizations out OF re-
spect for the dead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14

Perfects Tar act Passed By Last
LEGISLATURE.

Albany. May Ex-Governor Hughes to-day signed
the bill of the Senate Committee Taxation and
Retrenchment. designed to perfect the recording
mortgage act of last year in various technical
particulars. Among the new provisions are these:
A contract or agreement by which the indebted
secured by any mortgage is increased or added
shall be deemed mortgage OF real property for
the purpose Of this article. and shall be taxable as
such upon the amount OF such increase or addition
If the principal debt obligation which s or by
any contingency may be secured by such mortgage
after the LIST day of July, 1907, is less
than 500, of fifty cents IS hereby imposed on
such mortgage and shall be collected and paid as
provided in this article.
The law also permits mortgages recorded prior TO
1906. when the recording mortgage tax bill was
passed 10 come in under the provisions of that law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
THE REV. H. H. HAYDEN DEAD.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

New Haven. May 1S.-The Rev. Herbert II. Hay
den who died here to-day. charged with the
murder of May Stannard in 1879. and of the
most noted trials in New England criminoIogy fol-
lowed. Miss Stannard was a governess in the Hay
den family. When her body was found. he was
arrested and charged with murder. The trial lasted
two mopths.
jury disagreed. He was released in $500 bonds
and was never retired because the state lacked
either direct strong circumstsntia evidence He
resigned from the ministry and became first a car
penter and then grocer. He about sixty
seven years old The mystery OF the Stannard
murder was never solved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
BILL DUE TO PRESENT STRIKE.
Hackett Measure Forbids Transporting
Breakers on Public Conveyances.
lBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune. ]

Albany. May l3-Assembyman Hackett. of
New York, introduced bill tonight forbidding
any employers of labor to transport strike
breakers on streetcars or any public convey
ances. and making it felony to do So Anv
corporation or employer shall be liable to q fine
of from 500 to $1,000, imprisonment from two
to five years, both.
This bill inspired by Mr. Hackett's
friendship for the striking longshoremen of
New York City The introducer explains Il on
the ground OF safeguarding the public" He
said: Transporting strike breakers on street.
cars, when they are likely 10 be attacked by the
Infatuated strikers. subjects the public on those
cars O danger"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
MRS. COREY COMING EAST.
Son Says He Refused Offer Of
5000 900 to LeaCe Mother.
LRv Telegraph 70 The Trisurs. !

PIttsburg. May 13.-It was learned to-day tnss
Mrs. Laura Cook Corey, divorced wife OF W f
Corey, left here on the 3 o'clock train this morn
ing for the East. She is said 10 have gone 10
New\York TO demand a final settlement with Mr.
Corey before he maFries Miss Mabelle Gilman
tonight. Mrs. Corey has spent the last week
with her mother. Mrs. Frank Campbell OF
Swissvale and her sister, Mrs. Henry NcCrOry,
of Williamsburg.
Alan Corey. the nineteen-year-old son or W.
E Corey, says that his father has offered him
100000 and a promise that he would make him
a millionaire II he would leave his mother and
go 10 New York to live with his father and the
latter's second wife. Young Corey says he VIII
stick TO his mother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
BATTERY TEST FOR OCTOPUS.
Submarine Makes Run of Nearly Four
Hours, Using Electricity Alone.

Newport r. l. May 1S.-The submarine torpedo
boat Octopus taken out into Narragansett Bay
today and put through battery tests by the
naval trial board. These were 10 determine how
long the submarine could under batteries alone
She made a lasting three hours forty-tnrpa
minutes and thirty seconds, The sea was very
rough and the wind high.
The board later in the day inspected q marine
life preserving Jacket devised for use in esoaniny
from the submarine in case of failure of the boeI
TO rise after being submerged The Lake Is still
under repairs, but II Is expected that she will ma
ready for the twenty-four hOurs' submerged hab-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
METZ WANTS GRAFT CHARGES sIFrEp

Controller Metz appealed 10 the Kings County
Grand Jury yesterday. asking il to summon before
IL the men who wrote articles in certain newspa-
pers charging graft in connection with the site
for the Graham avenue court Brooklyn. II
is probable that several of these writer's will be
called before the jury this week 10 substantiate
their charges
Mr.. Metz said he wanted 10 get all the evidence
and TO punish the guilty ones if the charges were
true. If untrue, however. he will take steps TO
end the publication of such reports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
TO MARK INTERSTATE BOUNDARY LINE

Albany. May l3.-New York State will cooperate
with Vermont IN restoring the monuments marking,
the boundary between the two states under the
provisions of bill introduced by Senator Henry
" tiill. of Buffalo, and signed by Governor
Hughes to-day. The act is to meet on the part of
this state the provisions OF act of the Vermont
Legislature. providing for accommodating the en-
tire division line The boundary itself Is not to lie
changed. ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
DINNER FOR viscouNT Aok,

dinner Will be given for Viscount s. Aoki the
japanese Ambassador; General Baron r Kuroki Of
the imperial Japanese army; Vice. Admiral Sir Clio
Ijun. of the imperial Japanese navy and the on
GERS of II. 7. ]. NJ S. Tsukuba and H. l. J. NJ 9
1hitose on Friday at o'clock at the Hotel Aston
The members of the committee In charge are Cor
nelius n Bliss. Senjamin F. Tracy. Paul Morton
Seth Low, August Belmont. E. s A. de Lima Will
lam J. Sohieffeln and Lindsay Russell. ADMIRAL
Dewey viii preside and naval and military Guests
nave been requested TO appear In uniform,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
TO ATTEND UTILITIES HEARING.

Syracuse, May 12.-The Senate Judiciary Com
nittee has invited the independent trolley inter-
ests OF Central New York to send Representa- tives
10 the hearing at Albany tomorrow, to give the
committee their views regarding the public utili-
ties bill William Nottingham will represent the
Beebe syndicate interurban companes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
TO LAUNCH BIG DRYDoCK.

At Tottenville. Staten Island. there viii %
launched this morning big floating drydock euit
for the shpbuilding firm of Tietjen & Lang. II viii
lie off the company's pier az HOboken II vas pun
10 accommodate vessel of 5000 tons. After the
launching IL win be lowed 10 HOboken by fest OK
tugs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
FOLK FAILS TO GET LEGISLATION.
Special Session Adjourns Without Passing
Bill He Especially Wished.

Jefferson City. Mo. May 13.-The extra session of
the Legislature called by Governor Folk adjourned
to-day. The bill that Governor Folk especially
wished TO be enacted. that TO regulate the dram
shops of ST. Louis County by placing them under
the control of excise commissioner was killed In
the Senate, Senator Gardner talking the bill to
Haath
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
ANOTHER ALLEGED GAMBLING ARREST

s. c. Osborne, who has been advertising as a
man who would place money at the tracks was IN
dicted counts by Tie grand jury last week
and arrested yesterday. Complaint had been made
against him q deputy assistant district attor-
.ey who had much 10 DO with the recent crusade
against poolrooUS,4 .s-4-.---7-a-----.-~----~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
OPEN SHOP IN NEWARK.

In accordance with their threat, the boss car
pentere In Newark declared The open shop yes
terday. Few work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
The Gorham Co.
Fifth Avenue
Some Unusual Advantages


IN GORHAM Solid Silver Spoons ard
/ Forks arc offered these unusual advan-
tages: An obvious superiority which
has made Gorham Tableware the most
widely used make in the world; the choice OF
more than score of exclusive patented de-
signs, always matchable: the option of pur-
chasing singIy, in SITS, or in chests contain
ing any assortment desired; prices no higher
than those OF less famous and less worthy
productions
An indication of the Moderate Prices
Do-cr
Tea Spoons IS upward Dinnsr Forks $500 Upward
Spoons 10 90 Upward Dessert Forks. 800 Upward
able Spoons upward Chest containing 20 pieces S5I
And other articles IN proportion.
Downtown Branch, % Maiden Lane
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14

LIBERAL REDUCTIONS have also been
made a large assortment of Newest Spring
Models in imported and fancy mixtures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
Girls Box Coats

~ - S8.75, formerly $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14
Girls Fancy Box Coats

UllIS EdHCy DOX GOATS
Of imported materials in light colors. lined
throughout with striped tafeta; collar and cuffs
trimmed with Persian trimming and braid
SI4.5O, were $2I.oo