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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Unusual Proceedings In Case of
Boy Oh irged With Murder
TALESMEN'S LIST RUN OUT
Streets In Vicinity OF Courthouse
Became Deserted When Deputy
Sheriffs Begun to Summon Men to
Court For Jury Duty

Salem, Mass. May 21.-For the frs
time in the history of Massachusetts
deputy sherffs went out upon the
streets to draft men to serve upon jury
in capital case. This unprecedented
action was ordered by the court when
the list of talesmen summoned on the
case of Edgar G.. Meikle IL years old
who Is accused of the murder of his
father. Charles G. Meikle, at Lynn OH
the evening of Nov. I, 19O5, was eX-
hausted mt the Essex county superior
court here yesterday The draft was
successful. however. the panel being
completed after 40 men had been sum
monsed into court.
The elder Meikle met his death by a
revolver shot, and it was thought to
have been self-nficted. The state po-
lice held this view of the case until
October of last year. when they ar
rested young Meikle on the charge Of
numbering his father, claiming that as
the bullet entered Melkle's left cheek.
he, being right-handed, could not have
done the deed. Although the grand
Jury indicted Meikle several months
ago. for some reason the case was re-
considered at last weeks sitting, but
no report was made.
Young Meikle was brought from jail
to the court by Deputies Bishop and
Howe He was handcuffed. He was
pale and thin. but appeared to take IA
lively interest in everything that was
going on He'wore a dark, neatly fit
ting suit with purple flower in his
lapel. He appeared to have no realiza-
ton of the position in which he was
placed
About 80 talesmen We're in the court
room. and within an hour 20 of them
had been either excused or challenged,
and three had been accepted as jury
men. With 10 men in the box the jury
panel was exhausted and six men were
drawn from the panel in the civil side
of the court. All these were quickly
excused or were challenged, and deputy
sheriffs We're sent out of the courthouse
TO summon bystanders. Nearly all
those who were excused were opposed
to the death penalty.
rhe list of talesmen becoming ex
hausted. the judge ordered Deputy
Sheriff Tierney to go out into the street
and summon 20 men to court to do jury
duty. Tierney proceeded to execute
his commission at once. He reached
Townhouse square just as that thor
oughfare was crowded with persons
who were going home to their dinners.
He at once proceeded to carry out his
instructions, and the result was panic
as soon as it was learned that the Off
Ger was not joking. The deputy man
aged to serve notice on 20 men. how
ever, before the square was deserted.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Women Certainly Hustled

Pittsburg May 20.-FollOwing a
whirlwnd popular subscription cam
paign of 10 days. the members of the
Young WOmen'S Christian association
of this city have raised building fund
of over $500 900. thereby earning an ell.
dowment fund OF 100000 from II. c.
Frick for The purpose of building a
large permanent huar for the asSocia-
ton in Pittsburg The time limit for
raising 100000 expired Saturday night
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Must Have New Devices

Boston. May 22.-Every street car
line in Massachusetts must adopt fen
ders that will fend and not main. By
orders Of the railroad commissioners
companies must complete designated
changes in equipment on or before the
first day Of December, 1907, unless pre-
vented by reasons beyond their CON
troll, in which case the necessary extra
time will be allowed. The details OF
the new equipment will be taken up
with the various roads at various dates.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Insurance President Indicted

New York, May 22.-Ten indict-
mentS three charging perjury and seven
forgery were found by the grand jury
against John r. Hegeman, president
OF the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company Of this city. The charges
grew out of the year-end statements Of
the company. In which it is alleged that
items were improperly charged off
Hegeman did not appear in court to an
swer to the indictments, but is expected
to appear today.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
CIergymen's Cerious Charges

Hartford, May 22-Four clergymen
who stated in their sermons last Sun.
day that members of the Hartford DO.
,ice>force are in league with crime here
dave accepted invitations from. the
board of police commissioners to attend
a session of the board for the purpose
of comforting regarding the allegations
Of maladministration. 1t IS understood
the ministers are prepared to submit
evidence in support of their claims.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
BETRAYED BY SNEEZES
Japanese Girls We're lngeniously
Shipped 20 New World as Freight

Shipped 20 New Worlo as Freight
Port Townsend. Wash. May 20
SIX Japanese girls. each nailed in pine
box. were nearly killed by sulphur flu
tigaton on board the steamer Onafa
at Victoria. The girls. said to have
been imported for immoral purposes,
were consigned to X. Sesookien. a
steerage passenger, alleged to be Taxi
Kaimore. procurer, who was deported
from San Francisco two years ago.
Through exchanging courtesies be-
tween British and American authori-
ties the six women and Sesookien
were brought here and will be sent back
to Japan on the Onafa. which is sched-
uled to sail today.
Smallpox broke out on the Onafa
during the ships previous trip from
the Orient and on reaching Victoria on
the present trip the entire Storage
was fumgated. The matches were
battened down and a large quantity of
sulphur was ignited below.
In a short time violent and pro-
tracted sneezing was heard in the
freight. The compartment was hur-
tiedly opened officers of the ship fear
lug that pet cat had been imprisoned
in the sulphur fumes. Surprise was
great when chorus of sneezes issued
from the six heavy pine boxes. while
frantic scratching in the cases betoken-
ed great anxiety to escape.
IN ho Of,
girl appeared in each. Food and water
supply was ingeniously placed in each
box. which was fitted like a toy room.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Telephone People Get Injunction

New Haven, May PA temporary
injunction has been secured by the
Southern New England Telephone com
pany and the American Telephone and
Telegraph company against the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road company to prevent the use Of a
high current OH tho electric railway
service between Woodlawn and SIAM
ford. 1t is claimed that the current in
terferes with the service of the tele.
phone companies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Millions Are Facing Starvation

Boston. May 20-"Not less than L.
100000 people must die, and it is not
improbable that four times that number
will starve" is the declaration con-
tained in "A report on the famine situa-
ton in China made by Rev John II.
Hykas, agent of the American Bible So
ciety at Shanghai The report nus
just been received by the society and
was made public last night.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Professional Women Organize

Boston, May 22.-The Professional
Women's club. which includes in its
membership doctors. scientists. law.
yers, dentists, authors, teachers. artists.
pharmacists elocutionists, lecturers.
dramatists, journalists and musicians,
was organized in this city, forming an
association for the advancement of the
Interests of their sex. Miss Marion
IL. Brazier the originator of the idea
was elected president.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Coal Men Must Stand Trial

Providence, May ia decision
handed down by Judge Mumford of the
superior court sustains the demurrer
Of the state of Rhode Island to the plea
IN abatement brought in behalf of coal
dealers who were indicted by "A special
grand jury last March on charges of
unlawfully conspiring to raise the
price of coal. 1t is expected that the
cases against the coal men will now
come to trial.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Farms For Sale.

The so called Riley Huh Farm. situated one
mile northeast CT Brandon village. Said
farm contains about I65 acres of land-about
40 acres OF mowing-the rest being wood and
pasture. Estimated 10 be a thousand cords
OF wood standing on the farm. Running
water to both house and barns. Buildings in
fair condition. Owing to location and pro
ductiveness, 1t is a very desirable piece OF
property.
Also the Ellis Farm, situated on the high.
way leading past Albert Summers, contain.
ing about so acres OF good land. About IL
acres OF wood land, well covered. the rest
being meadow and pasture. Running water
TO barn. Well at house. Large two story
white house in good repair slated roof
Large barn well covered with slate and
shingles. Not an acre of waste land on the
farm. About two miles northeast OF Bran
don village. Good neighborhood. Every
thing desirable for a pleasant home. At a
low price. The above property belongs to
the estate OF the late DR.. +. A. Smith and
must be sold. Possession given April LIST.
ROLLIS C. SMITH,
GEO III. YOUNG, Executors.
G, FRANK HENDEE, }
Brandon. VT, Jan. %. 1907.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Banged by Automobile

Haverhill, Mass, May 22.-Richard
C. Howe, one of the oldest druggists
in the state, was knocked down by an
automobile owned by Charles H. Jud-
kins here last night and was tax en- to a
hospital, where it was said he could not
live. Howe is II years old. He was
lady cut and bruised and physicians
say the nervous shock was sufficient
10 cause his death.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Revision of Tariff Favored

New York, May 22.-The report Of
the committee on tariff and reciprocity
Will be made to the National Associa-
tom OF Manufacturers of the United
States today. While the committee is
carefully guarding its findings, it is
stated with some show of authority tina t
members of the association in favor Of
a revision of the Dingley tariff.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Would Not Change the Tariff

Boston, May 2l.-The Home Market
club. Republican high tariff organ
ization, last night announced the result
of "a canvass of leading Republican club
members in this state on the subject
OF tariff revision. The returns indi-
cate that the So-called stand patters
ontnumber all others of different opin-
Tors more than TWO to one, favoring no
change in the tariff while the country
is prosperous.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Ricca Not a Murderer

Providence, May ia jury in the
superior court returned a verdict of not
guilty in the case of Antonio Ricca
charged with the murder of Luigi Te
duccl. Teducci was killed in an affray
in this city, in which Ricca and otherY
figured, according to the testimony in.
froduced In the trial.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Manager to Become Husband

New York May 22.-Miss May Irwin,
the coincidence, on Sunday next will
he married to Kurt Eisfelt, her man
ager for the last two seasons. The
wedding will be at Miss Twins island
home in the St Lawrence river and
will be witnessed only by her two sons,
Harry and Walter Her first husband
died several years ago. Esfelt is 80
gears of age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
HSecret Not Sold

Ansonia, Conn. May 22.-When the
property OF the Omega Steel company
was sold at receivers auction the Sc
cret of a process for making steel was
rot included, as the highest bid was
only $25. When the company was
formed the secret was said to be worth
Sl,0OO,OOO. The plant was a small one
and investors will probably get most
of their money back.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Abe Hummel Collapses

New York, May 22-His first day
in the penitentary at Blackwell's ISL
and found Abraham III. Hummel in a
condition of physical collapse and the
prison doctor ordered the lawyer re-
moved 10 the hospital. The doctor
said, however. that he did not think
Hummel'S condition serious and that
lie probably would be able to begin his
prison duties in few days.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Third Death From Explosion

Haverhill. Mass, May 1S-George
Smith, owner of the bottling plant
which was demolished last Tuesday by
the explosion Of soda water tank,
died last night from the injuries he re-
ceived in the accident The death Of
Smith was the third fatality due to the
axnlOsiOn
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
New House of Correction Head

Boston, May lS.-FredericE G.. Hoff
man, a retired police captain of the city
rf Boston, has been appointed aster
Of the house of correction at Deer Isl
and 10y Penal Commissioner Martin.
Captain Hoffman is 80 years old and a
veteran of the United States navy. IL
succeeds Master Gerrish recently re
moved by Martin for INSTRUMENTATION.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Miners Blamed For Disastar

Charleston, w. Va. May 21.-A cor
oLer's jury investigating the Whipple
mime explosion of May l, resulting in
il deaths, has returned a unanimous
verdict generating the mine manage
ment and placing the blame on the
miners who fired the overcharged shot.
In violation of regulations, causing a
dust explosion. All the members Of the
jury were miners.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Mrs. Gould Charges Cruel Treatment

New York, May 21.-Clarence J.
Shearn, counsel for Mrs. Howard
Could. says that Mrs. Goud's suit for
permanent separation from her hus-
band has been filed in the supreme
court, but the papers in the case have
not been served on Gould. Shearn says
that Mrs. Gould brought suit on the
ground Of cruel and inhuman treat
ment, covering a period of more than
three years
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Ensign's Shot Proves Fatal

Washington, May 22.-Commander
Tappan Of the cruiser Tacoma, in Gu
ban waters, reports that Ensign Brlsbln,
VINO shot himself on Sunday. died yes
terday. Brisbn was wounded In the
ARRAY with police at Santiago early In
the month, aud it is supposed feared
court martial.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Send Your Cattle and Horse Hides

to the CROSBY TRISTAN FUR CON-
PANY, Rochester, N. Y, and have them
converted into coats, robes, rugs, gloves
and mittens; better and cheaper goods
than you can buy. Never mind the dis
lance, Crosby pays the freight" See
our new illustrated catalog page IS. II
interested send for it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24

New Orleans, May 22.-A cablegram
from. President Zelaya of Nicaragua.
stating that revolution broke out
in salvador was received here by the
Nicaraguan consul The cable says
that Prudinco Alfara leads the revolu-
ton. 1t contained no other information.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Bought Selease From srisands

Smyrna, Asia Minor, May 22.-Baron
Van Heemstran. a member Of a well
known Dutch family, who was cap
tured by Turkish brigands outside this
city May -. has been released on the
payment OF heavy ransom. The gov
eminent OF The Netherlands will de-
mand that the porte repay the amount.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Stabbed PLAYMATE to Death

Washington. May 21.-A coroner's
jury acquitted Raphael Altman, aged
10, of malicious intent in the stabbing
to death of his playmate, Ernest Lang
ley. The evidence indicated that the
fatal wound was inflicted while the two
boys were enga ged in playful scuffie
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Fresh Outbreak of Yaouis

FL PasO, Tex. May 22-The Yaqui
Indians Of Sonora, Mex. are reported
TO be again on the warpath. They are
said to have killed 10 Mexicans and
two Americans The Yaquis are said
to have been driven to the outbreak
by starvation. raiding the settlements to
the north for the first time in many
wears
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Death of Edwin Conper

Pasadena, Cal, May 20.-Edwin ii.
Oenger. former minister to China, died
at his home here. Daily for week
Conger had grown weaker, and it was
known Saturday morning that he had
only few hours TO live. Chronic dysen-
terry was the cause of death.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Hundreds of Thousands Die of PIagu,

Smla, May 1s.-The governmental
returns show that the deaths from the
plague throughout India for the six
weeks ending May IL reached the ap-
pallng total Of AL 1872. In the Punjab
alone 2S6. TIT deaths occurred.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Ten Percent Advance Asked

Lowell. Mass, May 21.-The Textile
Council has sent letters to the cotton
manufacturers requesting an advance
OF 10 percent in wages May 81. 1t Is
thought that the local mill interests
will pass upon the wage question dur.
ing the week
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
In Ignorance.

"Your husband seems to have an ex-
allied opinion of you," remarked the
brides aunt. He says you are his
right hand"
"Yes," rejoined the young wife. with
sigh. "but he's one of those men who
never let their right hand know what
their left hand does"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
WronQ Man.

"You understand" said the captain.
"that we want secretary who is thor
oughly accustomed to managing men"
an that case" answered the appli-
cant sadly. I'm afraid it's not me
you want, but my wife"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-05-24
Revealed In R-port on Standard
o. Ccmpany's Operations
COMPETITION DESTROYED
Enormous Profits In Hands of Less
Than Dozen Men--Not Only Con-
troll Petrolem Industry, but Trans
portaton Facilities as Well

Washington. May 20.-That the his
tory and present operation of the Stand
ard Oil interests show throughout the
past 50 years a substantial monOpoliza.
ton of the petroleum industry of the
country, deliberate destruction of com
petition aud Il consequent control of
that industry by less than dozen
men who have reaped enormous profits
therefrom." largely through abuse of
transportation facilities, is charged in
report just submitted to President
Roosevelt by Commissioner of Corpora
lions Smith. Part one of the report
was made public yesterday and other
parts will follow. Certain information
acquired is withheld for the present in
accordance with instructions of the
president who feels that their publica-
ton might interfere with the prosecu-
tlon of the governments suit pending
against the Standard Oil company and
Its subsidiary companies.
The report contains the net results
OF study of the petroleum business
during the year 1904. 1t is the first
official statement of the operations and
methods of the Standard Oil company
by which, the report states. through
"scandalouS railway determinations"
and other unlawful devices. they have
secured and maintained an exclusive
domination of the petroleum industry"
1t is stated that in 1904 the Standard
and affiliated concerns refined over 81
percent of the crude oil run through re-
fnerleS. produced more than So per
cent of the country'S total output of IL
Eliminating oil, maintained a similar
proportion of the export trade in illu-
minating Oil and transported through
pipe lines nearly ninetenths of the
crude oil Of the older fields and % per
cent of the crude oil of the md-conti-
nent field"
The report points out that the mo-
nopoly enjoyed by the company does
not rest on The ownership of the source
of the oil supply, which amounts to only
about one-SiXth of the total, but that
lis growth and present power rest pr-
narily on the control of the transporta-
VlOn ldCllilltS.
After the railroad rebate was aban-
doned the company. the report con-
tlIues. was able to establish a system
Of secret or open determinations of
rates In its favor throughout practical
~ the entire country Having estab-
lshed its monopoly of the pipe line
business. the company substantially re-
fuses to act as common carrier.
1t is shown that the Standard con.
trois not only the wholesale, but also
the retail trade in OIL
In conclusion the report says: 1t IL
apparent that the dominating position
Of the Standard Oil company in the oil
Industry has largely been secured by
the abuse of transportation facilities
first. by fragrant determinations OBJ
tanned from railroads; second by a re-
fnsal to operate its pipe line system so
Gs TO extend to Independent interests
the benefits to which they were morally
md legally entitled. while at the same
time the Standard has prevented such
Independent interests from construct
Ing lines of their own"
The Irish standard., 1907-10-19
WITH THE POETS
1SSSNSNSN1
The Passing Of the Gael.


Mrs. Seumas Macmanus Gamma
Johnston), the author of the follow
ing sweetly pathetic poem. was born
in Ballymena. Dec 8. 1866. She lived
nearly all her life in Belfast till her
marriage with the well-known novel;
list in 1901. To the grief of all who
knew her. and to the abiding loss of
Irish literature. in the flower of her
youth. and the blossoming Of her gen.
ius, she closed her eyes on the Ire
land of her hearts love April 81, 1902.
God rest her SOUL. 49, A. L. NJ.
They are going. going from the valleys
"a and. the hills,
They are leaving far behind then,
heathery moor and mountain
rills, .,,. Co.,.
All the wealth OF hawthorn hedges.
whore the brown thrush sways
and trills. 49, s.
They are going, shy eyed colleens, ard
lads so straight and TALL.
From the purple peaks of Kerry, from
- the crags Of wild Imaal. 9.
From the, fair green plains of Mayo
and the glens of Donegal
They are leaving pleasant places,
n shores with snowy sands OUT
o.
The Irish standard., 1907-10-19
LADIES' AUXILIARY.
.ANoKA COUNTY.

ro,,u.- ,,,ANoKA COUNTY.
bivson Ns ~ t. AnoRaP haayd Gas'M
naa re Sec: Miss Ethel ke sif1 Fin.
Med. Exam: Dr. Hasaman. Meetings held
on. second Sunday Of each month at Ar
canum hall. Anoka.
BLUE EARTH COUNTY.
Co. President, Mrs. Katherine McNa-
mara, Eagle Lake, MINI.
Fre MARI Er,dest smith, Msdso'
Lake; Rec. Sec. Bridget Madigan Madi.
son Lake: Fin Sec. Katherine sheean,
E cage n Lax ms ms: Sec: Katherine Madi-
Dislow, Madison Lake. Meetings are held
on second Sunday and fourth Thursday
81 each month In Bank hall. Madison
BIG STONE COUNTY.
c. countfy President-Miss Agnes Hickey.
Rx No VIZ. eFes s:sss7 M: e. NJ;
Fin: Sec. Miss Mary Fahey: lnsorance
secretary; Mrs. Lenora Randall: Treas.
randall Meetines second and so o. Is
rf'oays OF month. Groves hall.
- CARLTON COUNTY.
County Sec. Mary clapperton Clooust:
Division No. !. cloquet-President. Mary
Sec, Mary clapperton: Fin: Sec. Nellie
~. stapleton; 1ns. Sec. Ella Fahey:
rprsas;; Mona G; DIVER; Med. Exam. Dr.
fourth Wednesdays at Clavean hail.
CROW WING COUNTY.
County, President-Alice n. Adair. 42s
sch ST.. N. sft
Division No. 1. .Brainerd-Pres. Jennie
0lunt. North Broadway: Vice. .Pfes., Mar.
garet +. Martin. 333 g. Broadway: Rec.