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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
HARRY THAW'S EASTER
Made Cheerful by Visit from Wife
Feels Sure of AcquittaI.

New York. March Si.-EaSter Sunday
for Harry Thaw in the Tonbs was mad :
cheerful by a visit from his wife, to
whom had been granted a special permit
to pass the afternoon with her husband.
When Mrs. Thdw left she said to re-
porters:
Harry grows more cheerful and salts
fed with the way his affairs are pro-
crossing every day." she said. Like all
the rest of US. he is perfectly confident
that the commission viii find him sane
and that the trial VIII so on. RE even
talked today of being free next Sunday,
and planned how we would dine togeth-
En-"
rhaw attended the Easter service con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Sanderson in the
morning. None oil his counsel visited him
during the day. He will consult with his
lawyers tomorrow as to probable develop
ments before the commission, which will
convene at 10 a. NJ Tuesday.
Clifford w. Hartridge. the attorney OF
record in the Thaw defence. tonish;
spent about 70 minutes with MS client i'll
earnest consultation. He let it be in
ferred later that he was well satisfied
Will tie sIIO"IlS ilIduc ny Ill5 ClltIt
fore the lunacy commission and that the
resumption of the trial was practically
certain. The defence WILL offer no wit
ncsses before the commission" said Dam
iel O'Reillv. who has charge Of the prac-
teal end OF the TiIaw case. NO alienists
will be called to testify to the present
mental condition Of the defendant, al
though the district attorney has the
promise Of the commission 10 near his
witnesses on three points. Drs. Gregory
Pilgrim and White. who We're witnesses
tor the defence, will not be called, be-
cause their affidavits were not filed with
the aftldavitS OF the other experts.
ut is probable that DR.. Hamilton may
be excluded entirely. not because he de
clines to waive his professional privilege
but because what he could tell would b
too remote to determine the present con
| ditiOn of the defendant. The last tim.
DIR. Hamilton had an opportunity to max
an observation was in June. 1906 All iii.
| indications are that the trial will be re
| sumed and the final issue will be deter
mined by the end Of the week"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
TWO FISHERMEN LOST,
Storm Swamps Dory While Fishing
Never Seen Again.

Gloucester. Mass, March 31-Two
dorymen of the crew of the fishing
schooner Preceptor, which arrived here
today with Il fare of halibut, were lost
March 6 in a storm off the Western
Banks. The men were Edward McLar-
rem aged SO. single. of Lower Argyle. n.
s. and Daniel Mclean, "a, single, 81
Charlottetown. p. E. I.
The two were dorymateS and were out
in their boat when n storm came up
and heavy sea swamped their beat,
which was partly loaded.
In the same storm the Preceptor lost
her anchor through the parting of the
cable. Later when off Sable Island on
her return trip to Gloucester the vessel
was in collision with the Gloucester
schooner Agnes, carrying away the
bowsprit Of the latter ana damaging
her own forward rigging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

stephen Houska, II years of age, was
instantly killed Sunday at Perth AM
boy. n. j.. while firing a salute which
was a part of the Easter celebration in
Holy Trinity church. "A mortar burst
and a piece of the metal struck him
over the heart.
Three men We're caught Sunday on
the BCssemer & Lake Erie Railroad
bridge at Turtle creek, near Pittsburg
by fast passenger train. Two Of the
men hung to the ties, allowing the
train to pass over them. but the third,
Samuel Cardiac. was knocked off the
bridge to the ground 80 feet below and
he was killed.
Walter S. Swan, retired molaSSeS
merchant of Boston. and director in
many financial institutions of the city,
is dead in that city. Mr.. Swan was born
i'll Lancaster. Mass. in 1872 and lived
i'll Cambridge for many years. He was
president of the Charles River National
Bank and Il director in the NationGi
Shawmut Bank and number of say
ingS banks and the Boston Elevated
Railway. A widow and three daughters
survive.
"A DOuV DtIlpNeu 10 De THAT vi aug US
tus NJ. Hall of Clinton. Mass. was
found Sunday burned almost beyond
recognition in an area where there was
a brush fire Saturday. Medical Exam
incr TObey made an examination Sun
day and expressed his opinion that 1t
was that of Mir. Hall. Mr.. Hall, who
was a veteran Of the Civil War. wan
dcred into the woods and was asleep
when the fire overlook him. Three cnil-
dren survive.
4 series of brutal murders we're COM
mitted at AlexandriapOl, Russian Ar
Inetia. Sunday by a man named ka-
rapctyntz. who lately had been without
employment and was refused further
board and lodging in the home of mar
led sister. karapetyntZ with stllletto
wounded his sister, killed her husband,
mortaIly wounded a nephew and niece,
killed neighbor who answered the cry
fer help and mortally wounded the
wife and mother of this neighbor. Then
he committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
COUNTY NEWS
kENNEBEC.
LlTCHFIELD PLAINS.

Mrs. \. S. Ashford is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Flora Brown. at Carthage.
Rayman Small has returned home
from a visit to his uncle, DR.. b. +.
Small, at Old Town.
J. McNevins is seriously ill. DR.. Blake
of Monmouth is treating him.
NORTH WAYNE.
Mrs. G. F. Foss is again i'll. DR.. Tag
CART attends her.
Miss Kittie Huff, who has passed sew
eral weeks with relatives here. returned
Friday to her sisters, Mrs. Pear
Grover in Oaland.
A w. Ladd went to Boston Wednes.
day to work with r. s. Plummer, g
contractor.
J. w. Benson returned Friday from
Oakland, where he had been visiting
relatives fer several days.
Mrs. c. A. Ladd passed Wednesday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z
Smith. Mr.. Smith is in poor health bu,
able to be about and do some work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
Mr.. CLEVELAND'S THANKS
Extended for Kind Messages on 70th
Anniversary Of Birth.

Princeton. \. j.. March G1.-Furmer
President Grover Cleveland has fur
nished the following to the newspapers
and requested its publication:
1T seems to be impossible for Us to
acknowledge. except through the press
of the country the generosity and kind
ly consideration of my countrymen,
which have been made manifest by
congratulatory messages and news
papers comment on the occasion OF
my 10th birthday. These have deeply
touched me and in tine book Of grateful
recollection they are written where
every remaining day of my life | can
turn a page and read them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

as was hoped. DR.. Snipe of Bath at
tends her
Weekly dances are being held at CUES.
sic hall.
Some very enjoyable whist parties are
given weekly by the ladies' of Sasadahoc
Ferry. and their fund for new hall is
steadily increasing. Mrs. John Long
gave the last one.
We are sorry TO learn that Mr.. ard
Mrs. Ralph Munro VIII move to Bath ir
the near future.
Mrs. Margaret Groves has an attack OF
the prevailing grip.
1t will soon be time 10 see the summer
residents On Bacon island if they CONS
as carly as usual. often before the ice
goes out of the river
Mrs. Nora Reed and children have re-
turned from visit with her parents in
New Sharon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
SMALLPOX AT LAWRENCE.
Five New Gases Sent 20 Isolation Hos
ptal Saturday and Sunday.

Lawrence. Mass. March 31.-rwn more
cases of smallpox were taken to the isO-
Iation hospital today and two patients
were discharged. leaving til" total iium-
Der OF patients now at the hospItrl IS.
Three new cases were discovered Sat
urday right. The afflicted persons were
removed to the isolation hospital.
Thus far all the cases have proved t.
be of light form and 1t is expected that
at least two of the patients can be dis
charged from the hospital within day
or two. With one exception Ill the cases
have developed in Ward among French
Canadian residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
sAGADAHOC
WOOLWICH.

The congregational parsonage is under-
going necessary repairs and cleaning for
the new minister, Rev. Nj. Mullari, who
will soon move his family here from
Sumner.
WnShip Frebe and family are ocCu-
pying one of the houses owned by S. B.
Reed al Sagadahoc Ferry. The Thomp-
son family, its late tenants. have moved
to Bangor.
Miss Ruth Sheldon will return tc her
school at East Ware, N. H., in about
two weeks
Edgar Blanche and Gilbert Ames are
doin;; cutie a business in DISCRIMINATING
the brown tail moth.
Morrall Reed has returned from visit
with his daughter in Portland.
Joseph Simons Of Brunswick spent {.
few days in town last week.
Emery Payne is visiting his brother in
Bath.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mckay Of Arrow
sic were in town Friday.
Ernest Hathorne jammed one of his
fingers quite badly while rolling logs at
Dolloff's mill East week.
Joseph Witham of Bath was in town
several deys last week.
There are a number Of cases Of mumps
i'm town and still more of grip.
Mrs. Will Blair has taken charge of
the infant daughter of Garrett Calvin
since Mrs. Main was unable to do so.
The Crosby Reed house is again vacant.
Vile for vacation His mother. Mrs.
Alfred Trott, does not improve as fast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Owing to the frequent complaints
sent to Pekin by the Chinese ministers
in the various capitals of Europe and
America concerning the irregularity Of
fees granted to government-supporte
Chinese students abroad. and on the
recommendation of Sir Chentuns
Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister &c
the United States. for uniform allow
ance to these students, the Chinese
government has drawn up rules fixing
their fees. including medical expenses
ana All: Students in England, clo2 !,
yea; III tEt United States, $3.50 gold d
year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Fred Williams left his horse, attach
ed to light buggy. standing in front
OF Brann's store Saturday mornihs
while he went in to make some pur,
chases. Another team backed In anu
in some way struck the horse OF Mr.
Williams, which became frightened anu
started down the street at wild pace.
One Of the big city carts was IN inc
way in front of the express office anu
as the horse tried to go between INC
big team and the American express
wagon the light wagon caught on the
larger one was stopped. The horse was
un;njured and with the exception oi
tho breaking Of the shafts and little
damage to the dasher the wagon was
unframed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Ex-Gov. Herrick Doesn't Think Much
Of the Foraker Boom.

Santa Barabara, Cal. March 31.-"I
do not believe the people of Ohio take
Senator Foraker's Presidential aspira-
tons seriously. Nor do think the Re-
publican party does
Myron r. Herrick, former governor
of Ohio, said yesterday that this was
all he cared to say about the Ohio sem
ator's alleged aspiration to succeed
President Roosevelt. He declared
however that the present situation
rendered it absolutely impossible tC
risk a guess on the man to whom vii
fall the Republican choice in 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
A COLD EASTER.
Furs and Wraps Cover the Easter
Finery At Pittsburg, Pa.

Pittsburg. March 31.-This city eN-
rerienced the coolest Easter day in
many years. Afte:' lowering around
- degrees all day the mercury is rap
idly falling tonight. Easter finery was
obscured today by heavy wraps and
furs. The temperature has fallen -
degrees since last midnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

1t is currently reported at Brussels
that ]. p. Morgan of New York. has &C
quired for $4,000 the Unique collec-
ton of Jules Van Den Fobebom which
comprises furniture, pictures. arm
brasses, ancient engravings and chin
ney pieces. The collection is installed
in q 1Gth century Dutch house at An
derlecht which will be produced IN New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
100 FEET OF KEEL GONE.
Schooner Alice M. Lawrence Touches
Bottom in Boston Harbor.

Boston. March 3l.-an examination Of
the new six-masted schooner. Alice NJ.
Lawrence of Portland Me. which was
aground for two hours Friday on the
Graves, while being lowed into the har
Dor, showed 100 feet of keel carried
away and other injuries. The schooner
will discharge her cargo OF coal and
then be hauled out for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
HAIR SLASHER ARRESTED.
Edwin c. Brown Of Belfast Is Under
Arrest At Boston.

Boston. March S1.-Edwin c. Brown,
81 years. of % Bowdoin street, and
formerly of Belfast. Me-, was arrested
tonight. charged with mutilating the
hair of a young woman. A pair of
scissors and several locks Of hair were
found in his pockets. This is the soc
ond man arrested for hair s.ashing
within a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

City Marshal Andrews and Officer
Peacock searched the premises of r.
A. Houlehan on Water street Satur-
day afternoon. The officers gave the
place a thorough search but found no
intoxicating liquors. Some soft peer
was taken for analysing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Z. Boston and
Mrs. Z. S. Lincoln arrived home Satur-
day from two-weeks' visit in Boston.
They were accompanied by Fred Bos'
ton. who is at home for the spring va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
THE THAW TRIAL.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

point at some length. but could not in
duce the commission to see the matter in
the light in which he viewed them. That
Mr.. Jerome had been in frequent clashes
with the commission even during the Sc
cret session was apparent from the tense
feeling which existed after the doors had
been thrown open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Cards announcing the marriage III
New York Of DR.. Wallace J. Collins
and Harriet w. Gladwin, both of West
field, Mass. was received in this CITY
Mr.. Collins is a former Gardiner poy
and he has a host of friends who WISH
him a happy married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

The Lyceum Comedy co. will play
here tonight and will put on the well
known drama, woman Against Wo-
man." The company is said to be
strong one and has several strong vau-
deville features which it puts on be-
tween the acts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Maine Commandery, knights Tenn
plar, attended the Easter services at
the Methodist church yesterday and
listened to splendid sermon by Rev.
], r. Clifford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Miss Doris Berry arrived home Satur-
day from Ashburnham. Mass, where
she las been attending Gushing Acad.
envy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

There will be an important meeting
of Dirigo Lodge. A. o. U. W., thi#
evening. 1t is very much desired that
every member be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Samuel Given and family, who have
been visiting friends in this city for the
past two weeks. left yesterday for Law
renee. Mass. for a short visit with Mr.
Given's brother before returning 70
their home in Springfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

The Jewish Passover commenced
Saturday in Randolph and Hebrews
from all the surrounding towns were in
the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

The Harden house on Brunswick ave-
nue. has been sold by w. d. Harrington
to Mrs. w. o. Cobb of this city at a
private figure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

George Gates and Ed Turner, who
have been employed in the Common
wealth shoe factory. left yesterday for
Napa, Cal. where they will be employ
ed in shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mrs. NJ. S. Brown returned to her
home in Lynn Saturday, after passing
the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
Harry Bradstreet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mrs. Frank Bracket Of Brookline.
Mass, arrived Saturday for a visit with
her sister, Mrs. Frank Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Brooks returned
yesterday to Springfield, Mass, after
attending the funeral of Mrs. Brooks
ia Their, Robert Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Capt Frank Meady went to Rockland
Saturday on business trip. He was &C.
companied by his daughter Hope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Miss Anna Hunt arrived here Satur-
day from Newton Center. Mass, to pass
her vacation with her parents in Chel-
sea,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman ". Wilkins and
little son left Saturday for Somerville
Mass, where they are to make their
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Charles Benton has returned to his
home in Lynn, after passing the winter
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mrs. H. H. Leavitt of Worcester ar.
rived Saturday for visit with friends
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

John Stetson of Brunswick arrived
Saturday for visit with Ernest Good.
speed in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Miss Bessie Damon Of Rochester, \.
Y. has returned home. after visit
with friends in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Miss Florence Morrell has returned
| to Hebron Academy, after passing her
| vacation at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Arthur Hayes. who has been visiting
his former home in Randolph. returned
yesterday to his work in Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Eugene Hall of Portland arrived yes.
terday for a visit with relatives in
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Miss Sadie Stinchfield Of Lewiston i.
the guest of Miss Harriet Wise in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Hayes went tn
Boston yesterday for brief visit with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

In 1906 the resources of the savings
| banks of the state of New York reached
81 ,465. 100000. an increase of $4,000, 900
in only one year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

There will be an Easter Monday bau
! at the Grand Army hall this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

Fred f. McCausland and Mrs. A. W
McCausland went to Boston yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

DR.. George w. Hawkes.. dentist,
who has lived in WeStbrook - years.
died Saturday night, aged SO years. A
widow survives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
DIRECT ISSUE.
Orleans Must Choose Be-
tween Foraker and Taft.
Contest Between Friends and
Enemies Of Administration.
Statement Is Given Out by Seere.
tary Taft's Brother.

Cincinnati. Ohio, March Elm reply
to the statement made public by Sena-
tor J. Z. Foraker few days ago.
Charles P. Taft. proprietor and editor
Of the Cincinnati Times-Star. gave out
the following Saturday in behalf OF his
brother, Secretary of War Taft:
Senator F'oratfer's statement indi-
Gates that he is running for the presi-
dency and for senatorship. The
friends of Secretary Taft are urging
him for the presidency. AS the sell
ator has included the two offers in
this primary contest, Secretary Tafts
friends accept the proposition and VIII
make it distinct contest; Taft for
the presidency or senatOrshIp. or For
alker Tor the presidency or senatorship
If the Republicans of Ohio, by their
votes at the primary indicate that they
prefer Foraker for the presidency OF
senatorship. Secretary Taft is eliminat-
Cd from the situation.
IF the people OF Ohio indicate Secrc-
tary Taft for the presidency or sena-
torship. Senator Foraker is elimated
from the political situation IN Ohio.
This is a direct contest between the
friends Of the administration If Pres
ident Roosevelt ard his opponents. We
are willing to submit it to the Repub-
lican voters Of Chic and the sooner ;ht
better
(Sigred Charles 2. Taft.
Washington. March 3l.-When shown
the statement Of Charles F. Taft
brother 81 Secretary William II. Taft
in reply to the one recently issued by
I Il i..
sues in Ohio, the latter declined to b(
interviewed.
Il attach no imnortance Whatever Il
it." said Senator Foraker. and there
fore refuse to discuss it in any way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
- ~ STREET.
q -
GARDNER LODGE DIRECTORY.

HERMoN LODGE, NO. 90, +. & A. M.
Stated communication at Masonic Hall
Tuesday evening, April 2, 1907. at 7.30.
Work in the +. c. degree. Sojourning
brethren cordially invited.
JAMES F. BAGLEY. W. M.
JAMES II. LARRABEE, Sec.
Satmontuestf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
GARDINER.

Miss Geneva Hartman passed Sun.
day in Portland visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
The President Attends Easte- Service:

Washington. March 3l.-Presilent
Roosevelt today attended Easter SER
vices at St, John Episcopal church.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Roland 6. Smith. the rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01

An economical woman has. dis
covered that mems worn linen collars,
cut into narrow strips furnish con-
venient substitutes for the wax tapers
used in gas lighters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
PILES CURED IN 70 Il DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case Of Itching, Blind. Bleeding u
Protruding Piles In 8 to II days or moo9
refunded H1c. m-VS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-01
LOST
A LADY's HAND BAG, CONTAIN

ing a purse with a sum of money some
where on Water street. Letter with own
er's nar1e in bag. Finder Wiz receive re-
1nonWealth shoe factory. apr1d1R