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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

The quarterly session of the Kenne-
bee District Dodges, l. o. G. T., will
be held at Sidney, Dec. Is. The Wa
terville lodge will be represented by
large delegation and they are plan
ming to bring home the banner for the
largest gain in membership during the
past quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Miss Josephine Carrigan of this city.
who for the past months has been at
the Maine General hospital in Port
land has returned and is recovering
ranidly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Brillard, who
for the past few months have made
their home in Van Buren,, were in this
city yesterday. Mr. Brillard is a field
worker for the Maine A. o. L. w, and
mas been at work for the order in
Northern Maine. They will return the
after part of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Laban Rand Of Lewiston arrived here
Thursday, called by the critical illness
of his father. James Rand, who lives
on the Palmyra road. Mr.. Rand has
been feeble for sometime. His age is
over 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Payline, 2:17A. has been sold by its
owner, Henry Barney. to Edward Hay
field of this city and it is understood
sold for good price. In Il races dur
ing the past season, in which this horse
was started, it was winner in IA of
horse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

The annual election Of officers will
take place at the regular meeting of
Victor Grange at Fairfield Center next
Saturday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Arthur Moore of Mariaville was the
guest of WinslOw Frost at his home
IN Oakland street Wednesday night.
He left Thursday for Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Hon. C. F. Johnson was in Newport
Yesterday to attend the hearing Of the
railroad commissioners in regard to the
recent wreck at Carmel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Clyde Gibbs, who has been suffering
from Il wound made by an ax while
cutting wood, is able to be down street
with the assistance of a cane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

An unusual opportunity to purchase
me finest of furs is at the Fisher dis
NAV at Wardwell- Emery Co.'S this
morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mrs. Elizabeth Burrill has returned TO
her home in Skowhegan, after visiting
friends in town for the past few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mrs. Eva Stevens and Mrs. s. A.
Coffin have returned from visit with
relatives in Maiden and Lawrence,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

j. Melvin Stuart OF Fairfield was !
visitor in town for short time yester-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. A. 3. Thompson went
to Lynn. Mass, Thursday to attend
the funeral today of the late n. f.
Newhall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
PALMYRA.

Mrs. A. c. Parkman, Mrs. J. c. MIL
lett and Miss Alice Parkman We're in
Bangor last Tuesday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
OAKLAND.

c. j. Overton of Portland was 4 re-
cent business visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mrs. Laura Adams. living near Pal
nyra village, is quite i'll with remi.tent
fever Her sister, Mrs. Sabrima Park
man. is caring for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

turned to their homes, after a week.
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. George Toziei
at Wayne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Miss Pauline Shirley is the proud
possessor Of II little chickens, which
she hopes to bring up in the way they
should go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

George r. Brown has returned to hi:
home in Lewiston, after a recent bust.
ness call in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
ARRANGEMENTS are being made for t

Arrangements are being made for the
rendition Of the sacred cantata THE
Adora tion" at the Universalist church
Sunday afternoon Dec. 81 The canta-
ia will be sung by the vested choir Of
the church under the direction of Miss
Grace Rogers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

]. H. Morse has purchased the Stew
ems block on Main street. The block
is at present occupied by the Chinese
laundry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Dave Sawyer of Rockland. who broke
MS wrist during a boxing exhibition
with Black FitZsimmons at the Ar
mory in this city several months ago,
mas fully recovered and has again en-
Tered the roped arena. Through his
manager, George Arata of Hallowell,
ne issues challenge to any man in the
STATE or New England at las to 1852
pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

L. r. Loring has returned to his
home in Portland, after short busl-
ness visit in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

A meeting of the Waterville Boys
Club will be held at Library hall this
afternoon. Any boy between the age of
10 and IA years is invited to be pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Miss Addie German has returned frol.
her recent visit with friends in Mon
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Y. r. Jones of Waterville called or
friends in town for a. short time yes.
terday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Bessie Leavitt and brother Roy were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. .. Ward
in Plymouth last Tuesday and Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

F. H. Clark of Smithfield was a re-
cent business caller in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

D. NJ. Parks is confined to the house
by a severe cold and Mrs. Parks is
also suffering with a grippe cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

A Christmas tree and exercises will
be held at the Universalist church
Christmas eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

w. F. Sherburne of Waterville re-
Gently called on friends in town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Harris have re-
turned to their home in Canaan, after 4
few days visit with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

H. r. Burns. the carpenter and con-
tractor left Thursday for New Hamp-
shire on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

TWO pounds walnuts at Robinson, %
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
NORTH FAIRFIELD.

The hay pressers are at Bert Good
wins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

w. A. Crosby has returned from SIAM
ford CT. where he was called to attend
the funeral Of Walter NJ. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Ivol J. Hall secured fine deer some
little time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Misses L. M. Hoxie ana l.. A. Hoxie
We're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Hoxie
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Regular meeting of Merrymeeting
CHARTER. o. Il. s., tonight. with annual
election of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

William s Crawford is recovering
from an attack of neuralgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

The school at Hinckley has been clos
ed for the past week because OF the
illness of the teacher Miss Locke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
PITTSFIELD.

S. r. Haines left Wednesday for Bos.
ton on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mrs. +. +. Dow of Augusta is guest
Of her cousin. f. L. Barnes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

A. w. Crosby has returned from a
trip to Stamford. Ct. where he was
called by the death of Walter NJ. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wood and son Of
Waterville recently visited at r. w. Gull
!ifers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mrs. Everett Jewell and son Phillis
have returned home from a weeks Wis
it to Mr.. and Mrs. Almond Smith at
Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
FAIRFIELD.

C. H. Knowles has returned from q
business trip to Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Miss Martha Tobey has returned
home. after passing a few days at
SLowhegan with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Green of Cornville
recently visited at +. E. Heald's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Alonzo Hoxie is now able to go out of
doors. after a two-weeks illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Abel Cole of Clinton was in the city
Yesterday on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06
Amateurs 1927; Benton Falls 1882.

The Amateurs beat the Benton Falls at
bowling last evening 45 points. scoring
1927 TO 1852 by their opponents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J, Tobey have re-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
BROOKS NOT TO CONFER.
Declares That Under No Cir.
cumstances
WILL HE MEET MIR. SMALL
General Bell. Who Was Appealed to
Relative to Protection In Arizona. Has
Advised the Companies to REQUEST
This Of Territorial Governor.

New York. Aug 22.-The striking
telegraphers in this city are anxiously
looking forward TO Saturday. when
President Small. head OF the order. is
expected TO arrive here from Chicago
II Is said NJ union headquarters that
the purpose OF President Smalls visit
Is TO endeavor to bring about arbitra.
ton between the strikers and the
companies.
General Superintendent Brooks of
the Western Union was asked n he
expected TO consult with President
Small Of the Telegraphers' union doing
the latt.r's visit here. He said be
would not meet the strike leaders un.
der an circumstances Brooks SAYS
there is nothing whatever he cares 10
discuss with the head of the tele
graphers' organization.
Adyices from Washington say that
representatives of the telegraph com.
panies called upon General Bell. chief
stan. al the war department In rela.
ton to the attack upon non-union tele-
graphers NJ the relay point at Ash
Park. Arizona. They desire the gov.
ernment 10 provide military guards az
that point 20 protect operators against
another attack General Bell pointed
out that under the constitutional limi
tat'ons he could not respond TO any
such direct appeal from the companies
Their resources he informed them was
10 apply 10 the governor OF the ter.
ritory. and II he decided troops were
necessary II would be his duty TO call
upon President Roosevelt. who. Gen.
eral Bell said. would without doubt
honor the request
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
PECULIAR AND PUzzL|NG
How Edward H. Colell Got on
Board a Ship
VERIFY MIGHTY MYSTERY
Man Insists He Was Drawn Out to
Sea BY . Strong Current bnt the
Master Of the Vessel Says He Sailed
From New York.

New York. Aug. 22.-Edward H.
Colell Is at Charleston. s. C.. his wife
at Brooklyn the master ef n steamship
and the police OF Greater New York
are trying to figure out how Colell
happens TO be in the southern city
He disappeared last Tuesday midnigh,
from Rockaway Park. n. Y. after hav.
Ing plunged into the surf for his usual
between-day swim.
Mrs. Colell is retlcent. the police are
puzzled, the ship captain Is positive
and Colell himself Is in a quagmlre
OF doubt He insists that he was drawn
out 10 sea by strong current. was
picked up by fishermen and remem.
bered no more until he trod the deck
OF the liner Huron
Captain A. ID. Ingram OF the vessel
asserts that Colell walked aboard the
craft at New York like any other pas
senger; that he was not rescued from
any boat. and that he had plenty OF
money, but no ticket. Several passen.
gers are said 10 have seen him aboard
the ship at pier No. SO. North river.
Colell Is still at Charleston waiting
TO hear from his home at Tenth and
Atlantic avenues. Brooklyn. where his
wife psitively declines TO make any
statement other than that she received
wireless message from her husband
saying that he had been picked up at
sea. Prior 10 the receipt OF the mes.
sage she Is reported 10 have believed
that her husband was drowned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
CENSUS FIGURES.
Population of Three Cities and
Some Townships Given.

Guthrie. Aug. s2-Supervisor Hunt
In charge Of the Federal census beinl
taken In Oklahoma and Indian Terrific
~, has made public the account shown
for the towns OF McAlester HALEY
willie and Hartshorne. as well as tina,
OF several townships in Pittst-rr
county. In which the towns a.c IA.
Gated
The city OF McAlester. which IN.
cludes the north and south towns. has
population OF s.i42. distributed as fol.
lows. Ward /. 2.294. ward 2. l.sl2:
ward 2. s70; ward 1. l.345: ward s..
65S. ward 933 In 1900 the total
combined towns had a population of
i.l25. or an increase OF ga
The census shows that Haileyville
has 1852 and Hartshorne. ass: Bow.
er township. $50: Buckley township
exclusive oi the city OF McAlester. o.
O65. Dow township. exclusive Of
Haileyville, S72: Hartshorne township
2.SSs; Savannah township. 2.05i
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
FRENCH FIGHTING FORCE.
General Drude viii Soon Have Five
Thousand soldiers

Paris. Aug 2e-An official note ha s
been issued announcing that General
Drude, commander OF the French eN.
pcditIonary force In Morocco. will
when reinfosc"ments now on the way
10 Casa Blanca reach him have at his
disposal 5000 mcu. which number is
considered sufficient to insure the
protection OF the town unless the un.
expected happens for which emer.
gcncy reinforcements are ready 20
embark for Morocco.
u Is stated that at cabinet confer.
ences and exchange the views with
Premier Clemenceau. who Is NJ Mari.
enbad. where he met King Edward.
the government remains frim In car.
rying out the programme. which, II
reiterated. is not one OF conquest.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
FOUR TO HANG.
That Number Of italians Are to swino
al Same Time.

Lancaster. Pa. Aug. 2e.-The death
warrant for the hanging Of four Ital.
ians here on Oct ,. is the first warran,
for four persons TO be executed in
Pennsylvania in many years The Is
suance of the warrant is for the four
to be hanged on one single ,scaffold "a
without precedence in the memory Of
the men serving In the state offices
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
UPH0LDS LEGISLATURE.
Governor Campbell Says Laws
Are Own Defender.

Sherman. Aug 22-There were Toi
persons at the opera house wednesday
90 hear Governor Campbell make a.
address. The governor con,ended thai
the laws passed by the Thirtieth leg
isla,ure were their own defenders. He
challenged any one TO lay a finger upon
a statute passed at the last session
that was not beneficial TO Texas
Referring TO the tax laws. he called
special attention to the fact that un.
der the oueration OF the automatic tar
bill this will be the first time in the
history OF Texas wheel Texas children
will be given six months schooling.
The tax levy OF 10 l-2 cents. he said,
will next year be reduced TO cents,
when the full froce and effect OF the
new Law shall have come into play
His remarks on the tax matters were
received In respectful silence.
He had no apologies. he said. 10 OF.
fer any newspaper that had been con.
trolled or influenced by trusts to op-
pose him. for any conduct OF himself
or for any laws passed by the Thir
tieth legislature He grew rather We
hement at this point. and was ap-
plauded
He stated that In the matter OF anti
trust laws. II the antilobbying bill had
not been passed that the legislature
would az this time be still assembled
He declared he would spend every
cent placed at his disposal 10 bring
Henry Clay Pierce back TO Texas fo'
trial
He dwelt AZ some length upon what
he declared were the efforts in Texas
OF the trusts TO seek hiding place
behind the Federal courts
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
Fire and Water.

Water VIII extinguish a IRE because
the water forms coating over the
fuel. which keeps II from the air. and
the conversion OF water into steam
draws OF the heat from the burning
fuel. A little water makes nre
dercer. while a large quantity OF water
puts Il out. The explanation Is tha,
water is composed OF oxygen aud by.
drogen. When. therefore. the Gre can
deccmpose the water into its simple
elements II serves - fuel 10 the name.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
Negro sho, 10 Death.

Prague, Okla. Aug. 22.-Jim Baker.
a negro, was shot and instantly Killed
while the big annual negro picnic was
In progress near here. Tom Jack. an.
other negro. was arrested in a corn
field and brought hack 10 Prague. be.
Ing ,rsnSerred to the Lincoln county
fail az Chandler.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
No ohieetions Made

Atlanta. Aug 2s.-Two Japanese
were discovered In the rear OF Fort
McPNrson taking views and sketches
OF the buildings and grounds. A for.
mer enlisted man who observed them,
after talking with them. reported the
matter 70 the department OF the gulf.
The officials OF the department say no
action will be taken unless some other
discoveries are made.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
DATE SET.
Railroads Given Until Oct. to Co imply
With Alabama Law.

Montgomery. Aug Ex-Governor
Conner. in statement issued here.
said he will give the railroads until
Oct. in which TO comply with the re.
Gently enacted rate law. II they do no,
comply by that date. he says he will
call special session Of the legislature
and urge the enactment OF even more
drastic laws. Governor Corners state
ment Is the result OF instructions given
the Federal grand jury by Judge
Thomas Jones urging the Indictment Of
any county or state ofrc''l v'''N irter.
feres in any way with t'r Injunction
issued by his court, nu'lliying the
cheap rate law recently passed by
the legislature.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
Carrier Dies In WAGON.

weatherford. Okla. Aug. 2e-Her.
man Justus. a rural mail carrier. died
In his wagon while making his trip.
south Of town. The team. accustomed
10 making the trip. continued on the
way and stopped as usual at a farm
house. The farmer Investigated and
found Jusnis' dead body.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
HORSES BURN.
Seventeen cremated During Des,rue
ton OF a Stable.

FL Reno, Okla. Aug. 22.-ln a fire
which destroyed the stables OF the
Eagle Transfer company here seven.
teen head OF horses. sixty tons OF hay.
a number Of drays and lighter vehicles
were destroyed. total loss OF over
sl2 Fire also destroyed the home
OF d. c. Mott. loss $4,000. and that of
George Clark.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
Mad oeo Bites Four.

81. Louis. Aug. ai.-A mad dog ran
amuck and bit four children.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
Report Confirmed.

Tsngier. Aug 22.-Letters received
from the City OF Morocco confirm the
report that after the proclamation Of
Mulai Hafig, the sultan's brother. as
sultan OF Morocco. there were many
men recruited from the finest and most
fanatloal tribes.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23
LIKE Lands.
Venezuela cour, Fines Asphalt Com
pay Immense sum.

fey oeWls
Washington. Aug 22.-Following the
example OF Judge Lands OF Chicago. n
Venezuelan court has assessed a S..
100000 fine against the New York
and Bermuda Asphalt company on &c.
count OF participation In the late re.
bellion.
The court authorized commissioners
TO fix damtges against the company
in five other suits. The company has
already given notice OF its intention TO
appeal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-08-23

Ardmore. Aug. 2s.-rraveling In
spector ). p. Jones closed the Western
Union telegraph office her. The loca
manager refuses to handle business.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
CLASSIC TOWN ON LONG BEACH
LINE SHOCKED
Scratching Excursion of Fowl Be-
longing to One of the Residents
Results in a War Between
Neighbors

The old saying that something new
always comes out of Africa has been
revamped and modernized and Is now
making good under the title. Some
thing new always comes out of Watts
Watts is beautiful little village and
in the hands of it's friends, the pro-
moters. First, there was dog fight at
Watts. 1t went we'll in the little
suburb. Then Cook, the desperado'
took to the jungles in the immediate
vicinity of the little city, and posse
ate at the Watts tavern and told un-
couth yarns about their prowess. Occa-
sionally duck hunters liven up the VII
lage, recently there was prize fight
in the town hall. and yesterday came
a dire catastrophe.
1t was with fowl intent that a
chicken belonging to Mrs. Jones, who
lives at Watts, flew over the fence into
her neighbor's yard. Mrs. Smith lived
next door. Incidentally the women s
names are neither Smith nor Jones, but
those names will do for the occasion.
Mrs. Jones looked out of her back
door in time to see the little Smith boy
burning up ground with fowl intent
after the fowl, and the chicken was
hitting the high places about the Smith
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-24
TO PO0RH0USE BY THREAT
Odd MettVd of San Francisco Quake
Sufferer to Gain Shelter for
the Winter
Special to The HeraId.

Special to The Herald.
JERSEY CITY, Jan. 23.-John Low
cry, 20 years old, was sent to the aims
house today after he had declared his
intention of turning vandal i'm order
to be arrested and provided with a
home and something to eat
'I'll throw a stone through the may
or's window" Lowery is reported to
have said. "and then perhaps I'll be
sent away"
When Mayor Fagan's secretary, Jo-
seph O'Connor, heard Lowery's threat
he told him to break the window, as
he would see that he was sent to the
Doorhouse
Lowery was in San Francisco at the
time of the earthquake, and his wife
and two daughters We're killed, Heart
broken, Lowery worked his way back
to Jersey City, which he left ten years
ago. When the got here he was with
out funds and unable to get work.
The poormaster refused to help him
because he was not resident of the
city. 1t was then that Lowery got
Desperate and went to the city hall
to smash his way to the poorhouse. He
viii be in the institution for six
months.
vi puU IIIA no6 9ueA no6 SuIql6isAI