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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
SEC. TAFT'S REPORT
Giving Additional Light on Unfortunate
Brownsville Affair.

The letter of the secretary of war to
the President. transmitting additional
testimony in the Brownsville ease de-
Scrbcs his action ~ direction Of the
President in procuring sworn testimony
with reference to the Brownsville out
rage. and having that testimony re-
iuCcd to writing.
In letters to Attorney General Darl-
ington and Mr.. Purdy. assistant to the
ttorney general. dated Dec -. 1906.
Secretary Taft announced the Prcsi-
dents desire to have Major Blocksom
return to Brownsville to take written,
sworn evidence and says:
The President has reached a con-
clusion as to what the facts are bu.
this should not influence Major Block
som in his examination, for if the
Presidents conclusion in the matter is
wrong. he earnestly desires to be set
right"
Mr.. Taft's report continues:
Il have the honor to transmit to Won
copy of all the testimony taken and
reduced to writing BY Major RIocksom
under Mr.. Pardy's examination in pur-
suance Of the directions contained in
the letters set forth above except the
statement Of one witness. which hal
little or TO bearing or wcieht upon
the issues raised, upon til" present cyl
dcnce. but Iii! have. il trustworthy y
very direct bearing u.on the issue 10
be raised in the coIrtmartiaI nroceod
ines pcndIng against Captain MackIin
and which | have therefore transmitted
To Brig Gen. McCaskey commanding
Tic department Of TcsaS. 10 b. deliver
81 to the judge advocate ii the court
martial proceedings
The report then gives in a genera,
way the evidence submitted BY MANY.
witnesses Of the shooting. many of
whom saw the men by the light of
street lamps and declared them to be
negro soldiers, in uniform. while Others
said the men marched in squads like
soldiers. that the voices We're those of
ne Sroes. These witnesses include men
women and children. After presenting
this evidence, the report Of Secretary
Taft says:
The evidence is conclusive thar
there were no guns except the Spring
field guns watch would discharge the
bullets from tpG9 cartridges found
When this o:idonce is carefully con-
sidered, it is j conclusive demonstra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
Alwhac Club Will Give Supper.

The Alwhac Club met at the parson-
age last evening and perfected plans
Tor their supper which is to be held III
the supper room of the First Baptist
church next Thursday evening. 1hs
proceeds Of this supper will be turned
over to the church and it is hoped d
good sum will be realized.
The club has one Of the nlcest
church menus arranged that mas
ever been given for a long time an,
any one who can spare the time WIZ
be well paid to take supper with tne
club that evening. Everything VIII 20
well served and everything will CONF
direct from kitchen to consumer.
fine entertainment will be given aite'
the supper. Miss Flemming VIII sins'
Mr.. Lander will sing, and besides tni0
two Of the speakers who took part -
the last speaking contest at Halloween
will speak. This entertainment a'o"o
is well worth the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
PITTSFIELD
Olympus Lodge, N. e. o. P, Installation.

Olympus Lodge. No. 1872, y. f. o. P.
held q public installation at Grand
Army hall Friday evening. Mrs. May
+. Annis of Foxcroft grand deputy,
and Mrs. Eva Towle of Dover, dis
trict grand deputy were present and in
stalled the officcrs-elect i'll a very
pleasing manner. The officers are as
follows:
Warden. Mrs. T. G.. Parsons; vice
warden. Mrs. Will F'armer; Treasurer,
John MaXfield; financial secretary. D.
w. Manock: chaplain, Miss Lena
Gray: secretary \. i. Eunnals; guide.
Elmer Daniels; guardian. Fred Pushon;
sentinel. Chas. Gctchcll; trustee for 3
years \. i. RunnalS.
DR.. V. I. Lathbury and Frank
Runnals were initiated. After the
work refreshments of cake and
coffee We're served By Mrs. F. G. Par
sons, Miss Lena Gray and Mrs. Kate
Clifford, after which social dance was
enjOyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
Bank Elections.

noon by the directors of the Second
National Bank John r. Mcclellan was
reelected as president. Earlier in the
week Mr.. Mcclellan, Edward F. Dan
forth, John Weston, "A. H. Lang and
George c. Smith of this town, f. +.
ROwell of Madison and F. w. Briggs OF
Plttsficld were elected as the board of
directors.
The directors Of the First National
Bank. elected at the annual meeting,
are "A. II. Weston, +. =. Page. A. II.
Wyman. l.. G.. Emery and Bin W.
Page. The directors then chose Mr..
Weston as president ana T. T. Page as
cashier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

A letter received here from Miss Rosa
mond G. Burnes, formerly of this city
but now Of Pasadena, Cal. says nearly
all the. girls that left Boston with her
were quite sick either on the way or af-
ter arriving there. One. a girl from Bos-
ton. died on Saturday; but on the whole
they like very much. They are at one OF
the largest hotels in the country, having
500 rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
How's This7

we ofer One Hundred Dollors Reward
LOT any case Of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known r
Chehey Tor the last Is years, and believe
MN perfectly honorable in all business
'rahsactions and financially able to carry
OUT any Obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. KEENAN, & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
hairs Catarrh Cure is taken intrnally.
acting directly upon the blood and mn.
cous surfaces Of the system. Testino-
mails sent free. Price Is cents DER bottle
Sold by all druggists. - Do'ue'
ia lake Halls Family Pills for constips-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The two missionary societies connect
ed with the Centenary Methodist
church, the Home and the Foreign,
were entertained at the parsonage
Monday afternoon. the hostess being
Mrs. Fred A. Leitch. 1t was the quar-
terly meeting and tea was served. Ow-
ing to the storm the attendance was
smaller than it otherwise would have
been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

During 1906 there We're 66 deaths in
this town as against II the year before.
The number of births was 81 and there
We're IS marriages. Thc births fell off
from 123 in 1868, but there We're two
more couples married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

George r. Merriam, who passed
Sunday here with his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. George Merriam, started Monday
ON business trip through Pennsylva-
MIA. He is connected with the Cumber-
land County Shoe Co. as travelling
salesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
Nelson-Webber.

The marriage of Guy c. Nelson of
Canaan and Miss Eva n. Weber of
West Pittsfield occurred Monday after
noon at the Universalist parsonage,
Rev. F. r. Taylor, pastor Of the
church officiating. Mr.. and Mrs Nell
son will reside in Canaan and they
have the good wishes of many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Saturday evening the young men of
the First Baptist Society served a Bak-
ed Bean and Pastry supper in the
church. 1t was literally patronized
and a pleasant evening was enjoyed.
The pulpit there on Sunday was occu-
pied at the usual morning hour by Rev.
Theodore l.. Frost of Rumford Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

When the high sheriff made his first ar
rest in Gardiner Sunday he thought he
had his man already safe in the county
Jail, but was surprised Monday morning
when he came to look his man over 10
find that instead of having Albert Burr
he had another man. The sheriff was
provoked, but had to release him. The
real culprit was captured in Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The Skowhegan Jersey Creamery has
sold the Highland milk route to tn
Riverview Farm of Norridgewock, of
which F. l.. Horne & Son are the pro-
prietors. This route has been driven
for the past two years by G. Il. Pad
dock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Skcwhcgan citizens will soon have
the pleasure of listening to a lecture
by Herbert c. Libby of Waterville edi-
tor of the Evening Mail. He will speak
under the auspices of the loo ii churcht S
and his subject will be on the depart
ment of boys work connected with the
Y. NJ. G. A. Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The operators in the cutting and stitch
ing rooms of the c. S. & L. Co. Saturday
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur z. Smith
with beautiful case containing one dozen
each of solid silver knives. forks and tea
spoons and sugar shell. as wedding
gift, with the best wishes for a long ami
happy life together
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The winter meeting of the Arson
will be held in Madison on January iC
AMI i. 1t viii be preceded on the
eve ming Of the 18th by ministers
conference. 1t is hoped there may be
4 large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

J. f.. Logan of Pittsburg, Pa, has
been in town several days, leaving for
Bangor Monday forenoon. Mr.. Logan
represents a large concern in that city
which manufactures snow plows of
various kinds and was here for the
purpose Of selling one to the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The annual meeting OF the Southern
Kennebec Board of Free Underwriters
was held at the Office of A. Bailey
Monday afternoon and among other
business reelected the old board Of
officers. The meeting was private as
usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The George F.. Morrill, grocery store
unCer Hotel COhurn was closed Satur-
day night in the interest of the credi-
tors of The proprietor. Mr.. Merrill has
been in financial difficulty for several
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

AT meeting of the directors Of the
Augusta & BCOthbay Steamboat Co,
yesterday. Capt. Jason Collins was ell
ected president and William 3. Berry
manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Frank Woodland, who has been the
guest OF his f"tncr and brother, left
Monday morning for his home in
Gr"cnvil.c. MIS-. Woodland will go to
Portland Wednesday for a brief visit
with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The total membership Of SkOwhegan
Grange is now Al. q gain for 1906 Of 26.
4 special meeting will be held on Feb
ruary 20 and the annual meeting of the
Grange corporation will be held three
days later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Edith Call, who has been pass
ing few days with friends here. left
yesterday for Il short visit in Port
land before returning to her home in
Worcester. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

MIR. and Mrs. Frederick Walton, who
have been passing n few days with
Gardiner friends. returned yesterday to
their home in Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

An important business meeting was
neid saturday afternoon by the local
branch of the Woman's Christian Tenn
peTahce Union at the home of the
president. Mrs. Clenhentine L. Weston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
SkOWHEGAN.

A special meeting of the Bethany
baptlSt parish will be held in the
church next Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

On Monday and Tuesday nights of
next week the Duclos Moving Pictures
Will De presented in Grange hall. The
company has appeared here before and
given satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Isabel Jackson, who came here
last week when the remains of the late
Miss Mary Hamilton were brought
here. returned yesterday TO her home
i'll Clinton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Maude Cleaves returned yes
terday 70 her home in Wcodfords. after
passing a few days with her brother.
viii Cleaves, in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Newell Perkins of Portland was in
town over Sunday, the guest of his
parents, MI. and Mrs. A. X. Perkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Swain, who
nave made their home for the past two
ana "ne-half years, have gone 10
bennington, where they will reside in
the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Jessie Maddocks. formerly clerk
IN r. +. Dolano's candy Kitchen is
teaching The school in Grade V on Lea
witt street for the winter term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Harry Miller Is in Boston for . for,
days on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

MI and Mrs. T. L. Walker. who have
pcen the guests Of their children in
Portland and Lexington, Mass, for sew
eral weeks, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Mrs. II. NJ. Piper. who has been the
guest of relatives in West Gardiner for
the last two weeks, returned yester-
day to her home in Freeport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

George w Baker of Caratunk was in
toNn Monday on business. He has
peen Z member of the school committee
IN that plantation for a number of
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

G. j.. Avore left Monday for Sher-
man. He will be absent for 10 days;
on business trip through Aroostook
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Margaret Wade returned yes
terday to her home in Lawrence, Mass
a short visit with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

A l.. Savage of Stratton. manager
OF 1t numbering concern there, was in
town Monday looking after heavy
horses for the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The funeral of the late Charles Dun
bar was held from the Methodist
church Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

y regular meeting of the Congrega-
tl"nal Working League was held Mon
oyit afternoon in the church parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Mrs. Mabel Sewall. who has been
visiting Gardiner friends, returned yes
terday to her home in Lawrence, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Lulu Smith has entered Maine
wesleyan Seminary at Kent's Hill,
where she will study languages during
the winter term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

John Richards returned yesterday IN
Harvard, after passing a few days at
mis- home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Richard F. McGrath has announced
that he will be Il candidate for street
commissioner at the coming municipal
election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church Will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. E. ]. Maxcy, Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

W. =. Simmons Of North Arson. A
Well-known business man of that town.
was calling on Skowhcgan friends
Monday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
| Where is
Your Hair?

Monday morning where he win act as
stenOgra pher ut the January session OF
the superior court for Kcnnebec coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The annual meeting and election Of ON.
GERS of the Cobbossee Inn Association
will be held this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Miss Lillian Ross has returned to her
home in Everett, Mass, after a short
stay with friends in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Thew. {. L. U. will meet this after.
noon with Mrs. Cobb, Brunswick ave
nue..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The officers-elect of Gardiner Lodge, X.
of p. will be installed next Monday even.
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
MADISON.

Mrs. Leslie Rogers has three very
sick children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Somebody's always house.
hunting, and there 10 no -
wrong time Of the year in
which to Advertise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

Friday had q small but pleased at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

We hear that F. F. Spear is to extend
the telephone line to o. H. Wards
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

J. NJ. Norton is buying apples If
this vicinity for $1.75 a barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

req r. Lawrence of the law firm OF
oouid d Lawrence went to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
GARDINER.

Mrs. J. w. Robinson left yesterday ,or
a visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

c. G. WATSON went to New Portland
Saturday, returning Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15
Local Notice.

| manifestations Club "daffcing as
sembly. Wilson hall. Hallowell, "eu'
] ewing. Jan. 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-15

The dance at Perley McKenney'.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
NEW GAME LAWS.
Congressman Humphrey Introduces Bill Tax
 ing Hunters.

Washington. Jan. 9-Congress- man Humphrey has introduced . bill oviding q code of game laws for Alaska. The Bill was drawn after a conference with Governor Hoggatt and Dr. Martin, of the de- partment of agriculture. The new law provides a tax of Sl50 on every hunter who goes into the territory. and allows him to bring a limited number of game animals. killed h' himself. to the states for his pri- Vate use.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10

denies any knowledge of illega voters or fraud in his election o 1905.
 Manila, Jan. 9@The general election law passed today. It will go into cftcu: and the first election will he held July 3Oth. this year.
 Seattle, Jan. 5-The Pennsvlva- mia sailed for Valdez late yester- day afternoon with . general cargo of freight and forty passengers for Valdez and interior points. There were nine passengers for Seward.
 Astoria, Jan. IA wind was raging here yesterday which reached a velocity of 90 miles ter hour. The ship Lakewood dragged her anchor in the storm and went Ashore on the sandbar, but was not seriously Y damaged.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
DISMISSAL OF TROOPS
Causes Display of Oratory In Senate. Sentiment
 Divided

Washington, Jan. S- Senator Lodge. addressing the Senate, saih that Roosevelt was entirely within the law in dismissing the 25th regiment. saying that discipline could not be maintained if such power was revoked. Culbertson has prepared resolution author izing an Investigating committec to visit Browns file, the scene oI the riots. Foraker insists that the troops are entitled to a trial, and demands that the power ot the president ill such matters be dc fined by congress.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
To Work For Fair

Washington, Jan. 9--Governor McGraw arrived yesterday from Se" ttle to work in the interest of he Alaska fair. He has talked with a number of the members of congress, and they are all strongly in favor of the project.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Hold Up Coal Train.

North Yakima, Jan. 9-Execut- ing threat made several days ago that if no coal was delivered here . train would be seized. 200 citi- zens held up a train last night and cenfiscated l2 cara. The crew of the train called for assis- tance but the sheriff and police were all missing and tho citizens took the coal without interference. -3
 ~The fuel problem hero 1was becom-
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
SHAH OF PERSIA DEAD
Will Not Be Publicly An nOunced Until
 Tomorrow
Tomorrow

Tcheran, Jan, 9-The Shah of Persia died here yesterday after noon. No public announcement of the deatt will be made by the authorities until tom rrow. but the doors of the harem have been closed. which is . sign that all is over with the ruler.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
More Artil1erytnen

Washington, Jan. e-secretary Taft is very active in trying to have the artillery corps of the array increased. He appeared before the Senate committee on military affairs vesterday and made strong plea for more men in the service.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10

Seattle, Jan. I'll. McKean an insane patient who was being taken to the States on the Dolphin from Juneau. broke from his state room January 4th and rushing to the rail. leaped overheard. Boats were lowered and an attempt made to rescue him but he mover came to the surface again.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Another Term For Nelson

St. Paul, Jan. 9-The republi- can members of the state legisla- ture have held a caucus and nomi- hated Senator Nelson to succeed himself in the Uni''ed States senate. This is equivalent to election.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Movement Started To Get Steam Fire Engiue
 For Valdez

If the plans now under consider ation by the council can be carried through. Valdez will have fire pro- tection second to none in tht. North, and will hc in position 10 con.ino T fire in any part of th cit, to the huilding in which il originates. with good chance oi saving even
 hat building if the fire is dis. covcred IL time.
 The plan, which has the ap. proval ol ali oi he council and of he heaviest property owners of own. IS to pUrcliaSc T continental fire engine, the Same as IS used in lll of the larger cities along the coast. install 1t in a budding where he entire business part oi town can be reached without moving. and with good supply of water they can control any fire which may start.
 Steam can bc raised with this engine from cold water in Il minute and a half. the pressure will be lsO pounds with a three inch stream, which k sufficient to tear down any of the frame buildings here ii necessary. This equipment, with the chemicals will be sufficient t6 protect the town in good shape and will be the means of cutting insurance down to reasonable rate.
 While the expense of installa- ton will be large the merchants of the town appreciate the fact that 1t will be 3 good investment and are confident that enough money can be raised in the same manner as when the chemicals were purchased.
 4 committee has the matter ih hand and will lose no time if erfecting arrangements so that by the beginning oi summer the new machinery can be ready for use.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-01-10
Murder. Suicide. Seattle Man Shoots Another and Then
 Commits Suicide

Seattle Jan. S-H. Emmons, owner of the cigar stand in front of M. Russel's saloon on First Ave
 entered the saloon fast night and killed Gen. c. w. Turner, promi- nent member of the Seattle bar, and legal adviser of Russell. Emmons also wounded Russel in the shoulder and then committed suicide. He claimed ~in letter that he left, that Russell had in- 'duced him to invest al. of his savings in the cigar stand and then