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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
HOT STATE AND LOCAL FIGHTS
The Most Flattering Outlook For Success
OF Straight Republican Tickets
In All Contests.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The elections
which take place in 13 states tomorrow
may develop some indication of posi-
bic tendencies in the national campaign
OF next year. The fact that contests af-
fecting the National Congress are
promised in but few instances has a
somewhat lettering influence, but the
more astute of the political forecasters
expect TO find some signs which will be
significant if not dcterrlinative.
There Will be 10 general state cleo
tons. ''he keenest interest centers in
the local contests in New York. Cleve-
land san Francisco and Salt Lake
City.
In New York the struggle between
Tammany and the Fusion ticket is re-
Sarde1 OF significance and most of the
wagers turn upon the outcome in this
contest.
Next to New Yorils battle in popu-
lar interest comes the municipal con-
test in Cleveland, Ohio. Both Mr. Bur-
ton and Mir. Johnson are personally
known here. the former being a men,
Der and the latter former member of
the House Of Representatives, and the
Interest Is i!VlEOlla! rs Wen as p0lltlcai.
Salt Lake receives attention because
of the prominence OF the Mormon ques-
tor and san Fr".nriSco on account of
recent occurrences in connection with
the administration OF the affairs of that
city.
In Massachusetts. Maryland. Missis-
Sippi. Rhode Island Kentucky and
New jersey. governors will be chos-
eli and IN all Of them except New Jer-
soy full state tickets.
In Virginia. Nov York, Pennsylva-
MIA ana Nebraska the election will be
for inferior state officers or for mem
brrs Of the Legislature or county Of
ficeIG.
In all cases the results Will be caro-
fully scanned here for signs of changes
when may possibly bear upon the more
important general conflict of 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
RHODE ISLAND.
Both Parties Claim Candidates for
Governor and Senator Will Win.

Providence. r. l.. Nov. 4.-Tnterest in
t'hHrfpW'S election in Rhode Island is
divided between the contest for eoy
efN"f and that for control of the next
legislature. Tho last LEGISLATURE hay
ing 12ll"d to elect a United States sen
at'r that duty will devolvc on the next
session and as Colonel Samuel Pomerov
Colt ms Withdrawn from the race the
republican forces are sYidly lined ~
IN favor Of former United States Sena-
tor George Peabody Wettmore. whila
the Democrats and members Of the Lin
coin party favor Col. Robert II. /. Cod
dard. Strenuous efforts for control OF
each legislative district are being made
by both the leading parties.
Governor James H. Higgins of Paw
tUckct. is the Democratic nominee for
reelection ana he is opposed by the
present lieut. governor. Frederick II
Jackson Of Providence. the Republican
standard bearer. The leaders If both
parties tonight expressed themSt ives as
confident of The outcome Of toinorrow'>.
ballOtng
The prohibitiOnists have nominated
Louis f. Remington of Providence for
governor: the Socialist Labor romince
is John II. Leach OF Providence. Will.
the candidate Of tho Socialist, IS Will
liam j. johnson of Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
/ u,.ivERslry OF MAINE.
New Military uws5srms Arrive-senior
Skull 9oeI6ty Dance Nov. %.


otoA6. lcs.s 4-tspeciaD The new
salf6i S.s Be miiItary department at
ne IN 4 Maine have at last ar
lived the different companies
! a. appearance in uniform
regular am hour today. The uni
.4Ssms IRE enaetly the same as those now
esed in the regular army. The cap is the
,sAesslar army fatigue cap. in the front of
HhicA is pssir of .crosssed guns above
s;ltlIich In, the figure 1. standing for LIST
SSaata Hon. and under which are the letters
~. NJ, standing for the University of
saaaine.- The coat is of the regular army
cut with the four large patch pockets.
The buttons all bear the University Of
Maine seal. The trousers are Of the reg
nlar army cut and the shoes are heavy
tan ones. The battalion will now be put
down to harder work in preparation for
The weekly inspections which will begin
rs soon as the weather prevents the men
from drilling out of doors.
The informal dance to he given 10y the
senior Skull Society of the university
viii he held in the gymnasium at O'Clock
Friday evening. Nov %. Rollans' Or
chestra will furnish the music The pro-
ceers Of the dance will go to the Ath-
e'ic Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
NEW Yfk'
Laws VIII be RisidIy Enforced to In.
sure 4 Fair Election.

New York, Nov. 4.-Unusual precau-
tons were taken by the New York
state authorities today to ensure . fair
election and to enforce the election law
in this city tomorrow. Rumors of al
legged registration on Il heavy scale have
been circulated for several days and
one grand jury made presentment 10
a court declaring that numerous Of
lenses had been committed against the
election law during the campaign.
Governor Hughes took official notice
of the alleged attempt to corrupt the
election and addressed y letter 20 Police
Commissioner Bingham today askin,,
him to use his best efforts for ar honest
election.
William Le2ry. state superintendent
of elections. today presented about $50
afIidavits to the grand jury on which
warrants may be issued fer election
cases and it was announced that 21''
warrants charging illegal registration
have already been given to the police to
serve tomorrow if the men Illegally
registered attempt to vote.
Tanlnany Han today witnessed the
distribution Of the funds for election
captains for use tomorrow and a long
line of cabs. carriages and automobiles
were in waiting. From so TO 500 was
given 10 the captain of each of the 81!
election districts.
Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tam
many Hall claimed the city by a5.oo0o
plurality. while Herbert Parsons, chair
man of the Republican county commit
tee adhered TO his estimate that the
Republicans would have 10000 plurality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
Steamer City Of Birming-
ham Goes to Bottom,
Strikes Ledge In Boston Har-
Dor and Quickly Sinks.
Crew Lowers Boats and Rows Safe.
ly Back 10 Boston.

Boston. Nov. 4.--The steamer City Of
birmingham Of the Ocean Steamship
Co.. struck a ledge in the harbor early
today while bound out to Savannah.
and sank in 10 fathoms of water, about
tWo miles below her dock.
The steamer had brought in a large
cargo Of cotton and left about 100 A,
NJ. for the South. with scarcely anv
freight on board. her trip North being
an extra one
The weather was clear and the har.
Dor as usual wcll lighted.
4 short distance above The place
where the accident occurred tie chan
mel makes 4 slight bend and enters
what is known as the middle ground.
The birmingham seems to have, kept
straight on and struck some obstruc-
ton near buoy 9. within half a milo
OF the lower end Of the Castle island.
The tide was four hours ebb and when
the steamer backed off into deeper
water. the current swung her stern SO
that she headed almost back to the
city. She made water so rapidly that
her engine room was soon flooded and
Is minutes after striking she sank I'M
I'll her upper deck was nearly under
water. The crew lowered four boats
and pulled hack to the city.
At daylight two tugs went to the
scene, and during the forenoon ar
rangements were begun to raise her.
The City of Birmingham was built at
Chester. in 1883. and has been in the
Southern cotton trade Savannah and
this city for number Of wears She
was commanded by Captain Hammond.
a well-tnown navigator and had the
usual cOmpletement of officers
She is 1882 net tons burden. 301 feet
in length. a. feet beam and has 16 feet
draught. She has passenger accCmoda-
tons. but none We're on her today
The accident occurred nearly abreast
of the place where the steamer Venetian
was totally wrecked about Is years ago.
Agents for the line expressed the ut
most confidence today in the saving Of
the steamer. although up to noon. no
examination of her injuries had been
made.
After Captain Hammond came ashore.
= was learned that the ledge which the
City of birmingham struck. was ~
short distance up the channel on the
Bird island Fats. The steamer came off
the ledge. hut began to fill and was
headed fer the other side of the chan
mel. down the. stream. finally being
heachcd Just below Castle island, be-
tween that island and buoy No 9. Soon
after she struck, the tide swung her
stern round and when she finally filled.
she was heading almost back toward
the city.
The ledge on which she struck Is
about Il mile and n half below the city
and tn" steamer went about a half mile
further partly under her own steam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

will continue to control both branches
Of the next Legislature and that near
~ all the candidates of that party for
county Offices throughout the state
will be elected.
The Suffolk county contests. for the
district attorneyship and sheriff. how
ever. We're subjects of considerable
speculation. especially the first named
for which there are three candidates.
including John F. Moran, who is seek
ing reelection as a candidate of the
Independence League and also on
nomination papers. Ee is opposed by
Joseph A. Dennison. Democrat. and
Walter A. Webster, Republican.
The campaign which closed tonight
mas been unusually brief. and has
lacked much of the spirit which has
been manifested in previous years.
The division of the Democratic
ranks. as the result of the turbulent
convention at Springfield, where two
candidates We're named, placed a heavy
burden on the shoulders of Mr.. Whit
ney. for the state committee refused
20 lend any assistance in advancing
ms aspirations. Nevertheless he has
been heard almost nightly during the
past three weeks, mainly in adyoca-y
of the reciprocity issue although dur
ING the last day he severely attacked
Gov. Guild.
Excellent weather is predicted ana
extensive preparations were complct-
cd tonight by both the Republican and
whitney management for getting out
4 heavy vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
Of Supreme Court Meets
at Pennington
To Try SearIes Murder and
Whitney Bigamy Cases.
Latter Heard monday...Murder to
Be Begun Today.

Pennington, Me, Nov. A special
term of the supreme court called fer
the purpose of trying Harvey \. Searles
of CheSterVille, who was indicted for
WIFE murder. also for assault with Il
dangerous weapon with intent to Kill
his brother Jesse Searles because of
Jealousy. was convened todav. The
trial Of Searlas will begin tomorrow.
To-day was devoted to the trial Of c..
Carroll Whitney OF this town on tho
charge OF bieamy.
G. G. Whitney is a young man who
has worked in the shoe shop here, and
is also house FAINTER He was mar
ried to Miss Justine Ripley of West
Pennington, Aug. 4, of this year. Miss
Ripley is the daughter of Il farmer
there, the family being respectable.
She is herself a very pretty young girl
of nice appearance.
Soon after the marriage, a woman,
who claims to be the real wife of
Whitney, appeared at Pennington. and
SAID that she was married to him on
the steamer Bay State, at the Boston
wharf on July IS, 1904. She told the
court at the preliminary hearing that
she first became acquainted with
Whitney through q matrimonial adver-
tisement; that she then lived at STAFF
ford Springs. CT. but afterwards moved
to Hancock, Mass, where she now
lives. She left her home with Whit
nty to come to Maine, not expecting
to he married at that time. But after
reaching Boston Whitney insisted that
they be married at once. left the
steamer and returned with q man
whom he said was a clergyman, and
whom he called Rev. ]. H. Griffin. The
marriage was then performed and he
gave Mr.. Whitney a marriage certifi-
cate, Whitney paying him 81.
The woman says ner maiden name
was M2lvina Boleau. and after the
marriage she says they went to Farm
ington, Kingield, Phillips and other
places with her husband, and he asked
her to keep the marriage secret for a
time. as he did not have sufficient
money TO treat the boys according to
custom. After living in several places
they T. turned to Massachusetts,, where
OF, account Of his cruel treatment she
loft him.
When she heard of the second mar
Continued on Page TwoD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
DISAGREEMENT IN PH|PPS CASE.
William Fairbanks Said to Have Called
Himself Murderer While In the
Hospital at Battleb0rO, Vt.

WOburn, Mass, Nov. 4.-Aftcr per-
forming an autopsy on the body of
Mrs. Sarah Higgins, which was found
considerably bruised at the home of
George Stubhs at Burlington yesterday,
Medical Examiner Harrison q Blake
of this city an1unced today that he
would report his findings to The dis
trict attorney.
There were also present at the au-
torsy, State detective Burns. Constable
Boston and Chairman Walter VI. Skel-
ton OF the board of selectmen of Eur
lingtOn. and at the close all three left
for Burlington.
The Higgins woman was acting as
housekeepcr Of Stubs. who is 4 farm
er living in the snnthcrly part of the
town. He notified Constable Boston
that the body of the woman was in
the yard and when the officer arrive,!
he found il l9v;rg in a hole covered
with burlap. having been exposed -
a heavy rain of the night before.
Stubs told the officer that the wOma.,
had hcan missing several days and that
he found the body in tho cellar Not
wishing to have it in the house over
night Ne dragged il ont into the yard
The constable found bruises on the
face and other parts of the head and
notified The medical examiner Will,
later The state police wei" also asked
to investigate
When Stat" Officer Burns arrived in
Burlington he Went to StubhS' hom1
with Chairman SHELTON and constable
Boston. For moro than IN huur ti,rr
questioned Stubs about the case ANA
then Messrs. skeleton and Boston went
to another part Of the town, Officer
Burns remaining with Stubs. Officer
Burns W",llG say nothing further than
that he considered the case worth in
veStigating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

Omaha, Neb. Nov. 4--As a result
of orders to dispatch the remaining two
squadroEs of the End United States
Cavalry. composed of eight companies.
to Thunder Butte, S. D., at the earliest
possible moment. the commander left
Fort DeS Moines last night. Col. Frank
West of the End Cavalry, an old time
Indian fighter, will be placed in COM
mand of the expedition on arrival at
Thunder Butte. 1t is thought the idea
is to prevent any portion OF the Sioux
tribe from making common cause with
the Utes in their revolt against au-
thority.
Company NJ, 10th Inf, under COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
TOblN REELECTED
General President Of the Boot and
Shoe Workers Union.

Brockton, Mass. Nov. 4.-John r.
Toxin Of Boston has been reelected
general president of the Boot and Shoe
Workers Union, the result OF the gen.
eral election being announced in this
city late today. The other officers elect
ed are aE follows:
Vice president. COLTS Lovely Of st.
Louis; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Charles l..
Baine, Boston; general executive board.
Il. Temperance Of Montreal. c. E. James
of st. Paul. Fred w. Lee Of Chicago,
ana George Bury Of Cincinnati; gener-
Al auditor. George II. Cunant Of Rock
land, Mass; delegates to the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor convention,
Charles l.. Baine Of Boston. William
Tatcman Of Cincinnati, John d. Dull
lea of Lynn and Warren NJ. Hatch Of
Ercciton.
M figures were given out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

s 2 trustee OF the estate in which Bak-
or ned an interest, II. r. Morse, anOth-
er lawyer. and DR.. Sherwin Gibbons.
also of Boston, an executor of the will
Of Takers mother. are hero and th"y
nav" HurStlolled persons supposed to
know something about the case. Mr.
Nay says tlat he and his fellow inveS-
tiSatorS have learned nothing definite
yet.
They expected to 60 to Bogota to
talk with the doctors who saw Bakers
body sh' rtIy after his death and with
the friends at whose house he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

ing the case Of Frank w. Phpps, charg-
ed with the murder in the second degree
of Charles Burnap, was opened in the su-
peror criminal court today. The court
took no action on the case during the
forenoon session. and Phipps was taken
back to Jail when the noon adjournment
was announced.
Phipps was the proprietor of the Lily
Fond House. a resort on the Shrewsbury
shore of Lake Quinsgamond. 1t was al
one of which killed Bmnap. following
some trouble with Burnap and q man
named Whitney over the payment for
drinks. Phipps' defence was that another
man fired tho shots. I;urnay was killed
July last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
More Cavalry Troops Sent
to Subdue Unruly Indians.

mand of Captain Harry F. Dalton Will
leave Fort Crook Tuesday or Wednes-
day for Gettysburg. S. D.. to take
charge of the base of supplies which
has been established there for the op-
erations against the Utes should they
may any troublesome overtures. Major
Sibley and the first squadron of four
companies of the end cavalry are now
at Thunder Butte.
At army headquarters here, It is
pointed out that the ties are in sense
guests Of the Sioux and the Indian ideas
of hospitality might induce some Of the
Younger Sioux braves to offer aid in
resisting forcible measures adopted for
the subjugation of the disaffected Utes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
New Men at Mil|inocket
Refuse Strikers Places,
Visit Headquarters Of Paper
Machine Men on Arrival.
Knew Nothing Of Strike and Prom.
ise TO Go Away.

Millinocket, Me-, Now .-The paper
machine department of the mills of the
Great Northern Paper Co. here, at
East Millinocket and at Madison were
closed today because of labor troubles.
LII men being thrown out of work.
ssgther departments Of the mills employ
Ing about 140o hands are not affected
at present Eight or ten deputy sherifrs
arrived today and are stationed about
the mill yards 10 prevent any trouble.
Forty Paper makers. who it is under
stood have been waiting at WaterVilla
for such an emergency, arrived on tn"
forenoon train to take the places of tn.
machine tenders whose demands
through J. Il. Carey Of the International
ptherhood Sof Pull. Sulphite and
eFapeS Mill Workers for an increase Of
saf1s cents q day tos3425 for eight hours
4 work caused the suspension Of work.
s These men were met at the station by
delegates from Carey's union and after
lsteIng told theasituation said they had
mot understovd there was trouble. The
sacccmpa MED IL delegates to the union
3 headquarterFSAnd 1t was announced
ethat all but t4eO of them had agreed
TO leave townsss ~
All employees yf the three mills. except
the paper machine tenders, are menu
\ bers Of the International Brotherhood
,ofePaper. Pulpsand Sulphite' Workers.
the, local leader of which is named
Fitzgerald. According To the notice
6 rxasfed this oy.efanfz.a tiOn has agreed tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
MASSACHUSETTS.
Gov. Guilds Re. election Probable b>
A. Least $4,000.

Boston. Nov. 4.-The eve of the an
nual state election in Massachusetts
found the Republicans expressing con-
fidence in Governor Guilds reelection
by over 10000 plurality, many Demo-
Gratis claiming that Henry NJ. Whitney
and the rest of the state ticket would
win by $4,000, and leaders Of the In
dependence League looking for Thorn
as l.. Hisgen to run a close second TO
Governor Guild. and pool nearly 1o0.-
600 votes. In contrast to these ready
prophecies, General Charles W. Bart
lett. the fourth and anti-merger candi-
date for governor and his managers
absolutely refuse to comment on the
outcome All the campaign managers
anparently agree that the Republicans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

The registration in the Twenty ninth
election district Of the Sixteenth Assem-
bly, district Brooklyn, was completed this
morning, When the official announcement
was made that John Leary. and employee
Of the park department and the only resi-
dent Of the district, had appeared before
the inspectators and presented his name.
The registration of Mr.. Leary's name will
cost the city about $400--New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
CLOUDY-WARMER.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Forecast for
New England: Partly cloudy Tuesday,
slightly warmer in north and w"st
portions. with local rains in after
noon or night: Wednesday fair. ligh,
to fresh west to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
The Pope Is Not III,

Rome. Nov. 4.-The official organ OF
the Vatican declares today that the
rumorS Of the i'll health Of the Pope
are absolutely without foundation His
Holiness is in very good health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
Boston Forecast,

Boston, Nov, 4.-Forecast for Bos-
ton ana vicinity: Partly cloudy to
cloudy Tuesday. with slowly rising
temperature; Wednesday fair; light
south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

Alanson Garfield. Of New Milford,
Conn, is the Oldest voter in New Eng
land. Today he expects to cast his vote
in his home town, at a local election, A.
though he is 10c years old. He has de-
posted Il ballet at every presidential
election since 1873, casting Ids first vote
for Andrew Jackson and his last for
Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

German company has begun building
d. new stone pier at Tansier. which will
srrathiv increase the harhors facilities OF
mat port. and a French company will
SHORTLY begin a pier at Casablarca and
;one ut Sa'i on the Atlantic coast. Dur
;Is the last four months of 1905 the Moor
IN government called for bids for the
u"n'ract for supplying Tangier with
water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
JURY DiSAGREES
In Case Of Frank Phipps Charged With
Murder of Burnap.

Worcester, Mass, Nov. "A ,iisa gree
ment was reported when the sealed YER
dict of the jury that had been consider
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05
PENNS LVANIA,
Only One State Officer to Be Chosen
Little Interest.

Philadelphia, Nov. 4-The election
which takes place in Pennsylvania to-
Continued on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

In SaXOry a horseshocr must qualify
ly examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-05

WORTH ITS WEIGHT GOLD
tt,or colds. chills. cramps. pains, indiges-
ION insomr in is SanfOrd'S Ginger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-05-30
DR.. MOELLER WILL
Al CONSERVATIVES
Minot Physician Who Has New
Remedy for White Plague, will
Give Free Clinic During the
Month OF June.

DR.. Moeller, one OF the Minct
physicians, has announced that
during the month Of June, and
perhaps longer, he will hold a
free clinic between the hours OF
II and / O'Clock for tubercular
patients, who are unable to pay.
The doctor hos a new remedy
for tuberculosis which he has
great faith in, and at the recent
meeting of the State Medical So
ciety in Minot, read a paper On
his treatment which caused a
great deal OF comment.
The doctor wishes to expert
N ent with as many patients as
possible that he may report the
result OF the cases at the Tuber-
cnlosis Congress to be held in
Washington, D. c., in Septem-
Der. 1908,