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The Ketchikan miner., 1908-05-30

The report is brought from Alaska that young native girls are sold by their mothers in tn far north to the highest bidders. That is no worse than is being done by the multi-mil- lionares in the east. who give tleir daughters to be worse than slaves to debauched title bearers of Europe and throw in big piles of gold be- sideS.-EX.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-05-30

Very well, Mr. Sulzer. You have spoken nobly for the increased ration allowance for our lighthouse keepers ; but if you would win immortal fame and enshrine your name in undying glory throughout our broad domain, sniff. the hyphen a few notches and introduce a bill providing an increas- ed ration allowance for our light house-keepers and their humble sires.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-05-30

In compliance with request from John H. Whyte, Manager of the As toria Chamber of Commerce, the fol- lowing letter, addressed to the news papers of Alaska, is published:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
CHARGES AGAINST NEIL
Are Backed Up by Written Proof y
Organizer Trotter.

Halifax, N. s., Sept, discharges
that Robert p. Neil, president of the
United Brotherhood of Railway EN-
rloyes of Canada, had been turned OFT
of number of railway mems organl-
cations in the United States, for misap-
rropriation of funds were made at the
closing meeting Of the Dominion Trades
and Labor Congress today. Letters
from the heads of several bodies with
which Neil had been connected as or
ganizer claiming that he had not made
returns of money collected were read
ny Organizer Trotter and Fraternal
Delegate Frayne of the United States,
corroborated the statements, declar-
ing that Mr. Neil was not true friend
Of organized labor.
The charges were the outcome of an
attack made on Neil by Mr.. Trotter,
the latter having been challenged by
the local district grand president Of the
Brotherhood of Railway Employers to
rrove his statements or make public
retraction Trotter produced the evil
Gence in writing before the congress.
BY an almost unanimous vote. the
congress passed an amendment to the
resolution that the Lemieux labor act
be abolished. The amendment was that
the trades affected prepare their
amendments to the act and forward
them to the executive council, who will
put them before the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
JURY CANNOT AGREE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

were after so far as it lay III their
power to give it. He criticized both at
torneys for speaking of the grand jury
indictments in the case, stating that
both statements were improper and
had nothing to do with the case what
ever. The jury was instructed to bring
in a verbal verdict and they retired at
f130.
One of the most interesting cases
which many people have been looking
forward to expecting to hear something
sensational has been dismissed. The
case was a libel for divorce brought by
Ernest c. Patterson of Lynn, Mass,
against Ethel NJ. Patterson of this city.
formerly of Lynn. Hon. John r. Dun
ton was counsel for the libelant and
Arthur Richie, Esq, for the llbelee.
The following divorces were granted
yesterday:
Percy r Brock from Effie A. Brock.
parties of Searsport, for adultery.
Richie for libelant.
Helen A. Ridley from Arthur c. Rid
ley. for cruel and abusive treatment as
per decree on file. Richie for libelant.
One jury was dismissed this forenoon
and left for their homes. The ether is
out on the Clark case and will be dis
missed as soon as they come to de-
cision. The last case has been tried for
the term and court will adjourn as soon
as the jury comes in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
FLIGHT ACROSS CHANNEL
Urged Upon Wilbur Wright to Prove
Confidence in His Machine.

Lemans, France Sept 25.-Wilbur
Wright made flight at the Field Of
Avours today that lasted for 81 MN
utes and IA seconds. He covered ~
miles He came to the ground because
his gasoline tank was leaking
The distance made by Mr. Wright
Yesterday, when he flew for the Michl-
gan and Aero Club prizes. has been of
ficially recorded at 39.o95 metres "a
little over "a miles).
Mr.. Wright denied again today that
he had ordered a more powerful motor.
He is inclined to think that 20 miles
an hour will be the maximum aero
plane speed for some years to come.
The friends of Mr.. Wright in France
are trying to persuade him to fly across
the English channel. on the ground
that such a feat would furnish the best
evidence of his absolute confidence in
his machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
rHAW IN CONTEMPT.
Marshal Has Warrant, But No Author
ity to Serve 1t on Thaw.

Pittsburg. Pa, Sept. 25.-An order or
Judge ArchbOld of Scranton, Pa. ad-
Judging Harry K Thaw in contempt
of court was filed in the United States
district court here today by Albert +.
Meyer. counsel for Roger O'Mara. the
trustee of Thaw's estate. The order
DEGREES that warrant be issued to the
United States marshal directing him
to apprehend Thaw and bring him here
to answer in the premises and further
he dealt with according to law.
The warrant directing that Thaw be
brought into court was signed this at
ternoon and given to United states
Marshal Stephen p. Stone. Marshal
stone said that he had no right to
serve the warrant outside OF the west
ern district of Pennsylvania and to the
best of his knowledge Thaw was not IN
his Jurisdiction. On this account. the
warrant will doubtless be returned
marked Non est invetus.'
What procedure will be followed IN
an effort to bring Thaw here from New
York is the subject of much talk among
attorneys here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
NO CHOICE MADE
For President Of Dartmouth College to
Succeed~Dr. Tucker.

Concord, N. H.. Sept. 25.-With ref
erence to the selection of successor
to DR.. William Jewett Tucker, as presi-
dent of Dartmouth College, General
Frank S. Streeter, on behalf of the
special committee of which he is chair
man and for the trustees. tonight au-
thorized the following statement:
mo selection Of a president of Dart
mouth College Has been made by the
trustees of the college. Somewhat
over a year ago a committee of trus-
tees was appointed for the special pur-
pose of investigation and at proper
time reporting to the board upon
suitable man to whom the position
should be rendered. The COMMITTEES
quite recently has had several confer
ences with Prof James r. Angel OF the
University of Chicago. in this connec-
ton. The demands of Mr.. Anglers
departmental work and his own doubt
as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of changing from
his field of special investigation TO
general administrative work have made
it seem advisable both to Mr.. Angel
and to the committee that the confer
ences should further proceed. The COL
lege year has now opened and ample
time is left to the trustees for such
continued Investigations as they may
wish to make"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
RICH ALTOONA MAN DEAD.
Owned Theatres, Hotels, Stores and
Operated Coal Fields.

Altoona, Pa, Sept. 25.-Louls biack'
aged 70, millionaire. large properly
owner and widely known business
man. died at his country home, three
miles north of here. from physical ex-
haustion, superinduced by infiamma-
ton of the kidneys. He had been ac-
lively engaged in his many pursuits
until two weeks before his death.
Plack came here from Germany
when a boy. After hard struggling ne
managed to save some money ana
started in the building contract bust
ness Through thrift he rose rapidly.
In 1887 he built the Mountain Guy
Theatre, which was opened py
Emma Abbott, and later destroyed by
fire. He rebuilt the block, and 1t was
again burned in 1907, but a third time
the structure was reconstructed py
him, and is now conducted as Keith
Vaudeville Theatre. In addition to the
theatre, Plack was the owner of two
large local hotels, the Aldine and Gil
bert. and a hundred or more stores
and dwellings. He was president or
local fire insurance company and ex-
tensively engaged in the operation or
bituminous coal fields. One son, Will
liam, is an architect in Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
QUESTIONS AUTHENTICITY.
Executor Of Cleveland Estate Has
Doubts About Famous Letter.

New York, Sept. 25.-The Times will
print tomorrow a letter which II re-
ceived today from S. S. Hastings, exc
cutor of the estate of the late Grover
Cleveland, in which the writer ques-
lions the authenticity of a political ar
ticle purporting to have been prepared
and signed by the former President
and which was published by the Times
after his death.
The article in question which the
Times explains it had purchased OF 9
magazine writer, made Mr.. Cleveland
compare Mr. Taft and Mr.. Bryan as
Presidential candidate to the dlsadVan-
tage of the latter.
"The publication Of the article over
Mr.. Cleveland's signature caused wlde
comment and not a little discussion as
to it's authenticity Mrs. Cleveland at
the time was quoted as saying 1 DO
not believe it is genuine"
The Times will also publish tomor-
row letters from the man from wnom
the article was purchased and early
communications from Mr.. Hastings IN
which the publishers were assured OF
the genuineness of the matter attriput-
ed to Mr. Cleveland.
In his letter written to the Times to-
day. Mr.. Hastings says in part
"Since our interview of Sept. ~
There has come to my
knowledge Evidence which leaves IN
nv mind no doubt of the fact that the
said article was not written nor signed
by Grover Cleveland and therefore u.s.
in my opinion, no longer entitled to
credance as his production. Mrs.
Cleveland in my judgment was right
regarding it when she positively de-
clared to us since its publication, l do
not believe it is genuine.
The Times has called upon Mr.. Hast
ings for the Evidence he mentions IN
his letter. but will say that Mr.. Hast
ings refused to throw further light
mon the matter when seen today, say
ing:
"You must see John G. Carlisle
have promised not to say anything
Mr. Carlisle has told me to refer to
him,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
FAST TINE MADE At
the COLUMBUS RACES

Columbus. O., Sept. 25-Aileen Will
at this afternoons Grand Circuit rae
ing. the former winning the 2.o5 pace
and the latter forcing the victor to
take record of 2.021s, this time being
made in the first mile. The closest
struggle was in the second heat when
the last half was paced in minute
fiat. Lady Maud c.. being beaten by a
whips length today Aileen Wilson
was the favorite and Reproachless the
second choice.
San Francisco won the Hoster-Co-
lumbus consolation in straight heats by
showing q lot of trot at the finish of
each mile.
Aquin. the first choice. unseated
Driver l.. Mcdonald. just after the
start of the second heat and jumped
two fences, taking the sulky over with
him. Neither driver nor horse was
hurt.
Lady Jones. Pittsburg mare. won
the PIP trot, stepping the last half
of the second mile in 1.02 to keep ahead
Of Demarest. For not trying to win
with Demarest in the first heat. Drlv-
er Ross OF Toledo was suspended for
80 Gays.
Neither division of the 213 pace
could be decided and these races will
be finished Saturday. Easter Lilley
and Diamond, winners as the races
stand, were outsiders in the bet
ting. :. eS%.fA3 ! III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
PlscATAQUiS COURT.
Frank Brown Facing Somewhat
Protracted Spell Of Confinement.

Dover, Me-, Sept. 25.-(SpeciaD.-
trial Thursday afternoon, charged with
the crime of rape upon his sister, Mar
garet, was found guilty by the jury.
Sentence has not been imposed.
Following the Huff trial Frank
Brown was given jury trial upon
the indictment charging him with hav-
ing entered the American Express Of
flee at Greenville Junction last May,
and stolen goods therefrom Brown
was also charged with three other in
dictments, for breaking and entering
the Bangor & AroostoOk tool house,
the Canadian Pacific station and A. A.
Crafts store, all at the junction. He
acknowledged that he had knowledge
of the Canadian Pacific break and the
Crafts break but said that he had
nothing whatever to do with the othe:
two breaks and gave as his reason
that he was in too much of an intoxi-
Gated condition to do so. Clarence
Awkward, aged 10 Of Lincoln. his ac-
complete in the crimes, who has made
a clean confession of the breaks and
the most important witness. Awkward
is of a particularly pleasing appear
ance, and impressed his hearers with
telling the truth. His stories and
Browns conflicted great deal but
he said that Brown was with him and
assisted in all the breaks. The juries
returned a verdict of guilty in both
instances.
Brown was then arraigned charged
with being an accomplish of William
Green of Barnard, in the assault upon
Sheriff j. NJ Knowles. which took
place in the Piscataquis county jai!
June IS, whereby Mr.. Knowles came
very near tossing his life. Brown de-
MED the fact that he had anything to-
do with the plot and was given jury
trial. The principal witnesses were
Sheriff Knowles, who described the
assault, DR.. c. c. Hall who told of the
assault as he saw it and of the sher-
ifs condition afterward, Frederick
Odlin. state detective of Lewiston. who
told of interviews that he had had
with Brown, and William Green. who
made the assault. Green's testimony
was of a very interesting nature
Green confesses the crime and told
how it had been arranged for weeks
previous by Harry Levenseller. Frank
Brown and himself. He said that
Brown and Levenseller were in the
plot as much as he and had melted
him on to it. He said that both the
men threatened him if he did not carry
out his part of the affair. He said
that both Levenseller and Brown had
ooot, n 1roapOp similar TO the one with
which he struck Sheriff Knowles and
that they were concealed under their
nillows. He said that he had told the
officers several different stories re-
garding the matter, endeavoring to
get Levenseler cut Of the scrape. Lev
enseller he said. had offered to give
him 5000 if he would get him out of
the scrape without a sentence.
The case was not finished Friday af-
ternoOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
WATERv|LLE.
Colby Notes..

The annual Sophomore-F Freshman
baseball game will take place this
forenoon on the athletic field This
cause of the fun resulting from class
rivalry and the character of the base
ball material in the entering class is
noted with interest. 1t is at this game
that the upper classmen enjoy their
annual grape feed at the expense of
the two lower classes.
During the football practice yes
terday afternoon Cheer Leaders Cup
til and Mixer conducted the first
cheering practice of the year in the
grandstand in which were gathered
a large part of the student body Al
the old yells were given and some
new ones tried.
Professor G. F. Parmenter announc.
ed yesterday morning that the work ir
Qualitative Analysis has been extend.
ed from one term to year.
Janitor Louis Ludlow and Fireman
TON" Kershner are two of the bust.
est men on the campus just now ant
are in constant demand. Trunks an(
furniture have to be moved and 1
thousand other things incident to tn,
opening of the college year must b,
done. The accommodating spirit il
which they perform their many dutie
and kindnesses is attested by thei
popularity with the students.
v. Merle Jones '06 has returned t,
Jay, where he will serve his secont
year as principal of the High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A large portion of the town of Pasig.
near Manila. has been destroyed by
fire
Fire early Friday almost totally de-
stroyed the plant of the Schauble
Brewing Co. at Hudson. n. Y. The
loss will be at least s150.000.
Seth Bullock, Kermit Roosevelt and
party arrived at Pierre, S. D., Thurs
day night from their hunt west of the
river and started eastward Friday at
ternoon.
The British shpbuilders who made
tenders for the construction of Is small
warships for the Argentine navy failed
to secure a single order. The German
and Dutch builders were under their
British rivals in price and all the ships
will be built on the continent.
The fog and smoke from forest fires
which put an embargo on navigation
on the st. Lawrence for the last four
days. cleared up Friday. There are Y
steamers on the river bound for Mon
treal in addition to number of col
Tiers. The loss to shipping interests
has been heavy.
The Rossia of st. Petersburg an
nounces that the professors OF the
University of Moscow who were ordei-
ed some weeks ago to renounce tnen
membership in illegal political partes
or resign from the government serVic0
have submitted declarations satlsfac,
tory to the ministry of education anu
that there is no obstacle to their con-
tinuing their university work.
The following notice was found a.
the cotton gin of Hall e. Son OF Rus,
seliville. Ala. Thursday you WIZ
| please close down your gin untli Guy
| ton advances in price and you are ~.
| titled to start. We don't wish to hd,!u
you so we hope you will submit 10 .,,'
request. We mean business Ing
crop must be held" The notice M's
signed: "a band of farmers SHINE,
notice also was posted on the gin V
| A. w. & w. E. Hargett.
| More extensive reports regarding w
| southern typhoon that swept throue
the central section of the Phllpp' ~,
group Thursday have been receiVeu :,
Manila indicating that while there W.
great damage to property. the ioss Pa ~,
life will be slight. The gale des'ro's ~
| the town of Enbagen on the ISLAM 49,, -,
Samar, leaving many homeiess' .ha
town of Romblon, on the islano U, 49,.
same name, was badly damaged .,o.
loban, in eastern Leyte. with popu,.
ton of over 5000, suffered serious -
| ilry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
DAMAGED BY ICEBERG.
Steamer Erik, Which Accompanied
Peary, On Way to st. Johns.

St. Johns, N. F., Sept. 25.-With her
hull damaged by collision with an ice
burg, the steamer Erik. which accom-
panied the Peary expedition to the
North is reported on her way to this
port. The damage to the vessel is said
to be all above the water line and she
is not leaking. After the accident the
Erik put into Turnavik harbor, on the
Labrador coast, where temporary re-
pairs we're effected, after which shc
proceeded slowly south.
News of the Erik was brought 70
Twillingate. n F.. 800 miles north of
St. John, by the steamer Kite, which
arrived from Turnavik tonight.
According to the captain of the Kite
the Erik is we'll on her way south and
should reach ST Johns tomorrow or
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
GRAND LARCENY
Charged Against New York Brokers'
Five Arrests and Another Coming.

New York, Sept. 25.-Detectives from
police headquarters appeared in the A.
O. Brown Co. case today giving it a
sensational turn when they arrested
five members of the failed Stock Ex-
change firm as they emerged from the
federal building. where hearing into
the affair of the firm had been going
or: for some days before United states
Commissioner Gilchrist. Asixth arrest
would have been made If sickness had
not detained still another member of
the firm in New Jersey hospital be-
yond jurisdiction of the New York po-
lice.
Care was exercised not to seize the
men until they were clear of the fed
e:al building, lest there be conflict
between the police and federal authors
ties. The members of the firm were
then approached individually and plac-
ed under arrest. The charge against
them was that of grand larceny and
it was preferred by a former client
of the firm, Miss Helen S. AhernetEy.
of this city, who alleges the loss at
their hands of 20 shares of Missouri.
Kansas & Texas Railroad common
stock, valued at about $500 and %
shares of United States Steel preferred
stock. valued at sl14s, on or about
Aug. q last.
The men arrested were A. 0. and
Samuel c. Brown. Edward F. Ruch-
anan, Lewis G. Young and w. Rhca
Whitman. They were all hailed out il,
$1,000 each at at the same time bail
was furnished for G. Lee Stout, the
sixth person mentioned in the com
PLANT, the attorneys to produce him
in court when the case is called for
examination which was set for Oct s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The comptroller of the currency FRI
day issued a cal, on national banks for
a., statement of their condition at the
close of business on Sept. %.
Superintendent Mayo of the Inter nation
n! Paner Mills in the Watertown. n. T.
district Friday announced that the inter-
national papermakers had agreed or
terms settling the strike of two months
The union agrees To accept the . per cent
reduction.
Fire at the Agricultural College farm at
Truro. N. s.. Saturday morning oeSu"!eo
the dairy. piggery and chicken fatteshhs
houses. None of the live stock was lost
The fire was extinguished before 1t reach
ed the cattle and horse barns. The loss
is $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
SHOOTS A BIG RATTLEsNAKE.
Parke County Man Surprised by Pres
enee Of the Reptile.

Rockville, Ind. Sept. 25.-Although it
was supposed Parke county was long
ago free from rattlesnakes, Daniel
Shonkwiler, a well-known citizen of
this place, came near being bitten by
one on his farm a short distance from
town. He was cleaning out a spring
when, disturbed by the excited bark
ing of his dog, he raised up and saw
on the hill just above him, and almost
near enough to strike him, coiled
RATHER. Quickly selling his shotgun
which he had with him, Mr.. Shonk-
wiler killed the reptile. It was more
than two feet long. as thick as a mans
wrist, and on it's tail were seven rat
ties. The woods where the reptile
was killed is frequented by people
young and old, gathering flowers
mushrooms, ETC.. in their season. and
no one dreamed of possible danger
from a rattlesnake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Juniors and Sophomores Elect Class
Officers-FIag Rush Today.

Orono, Me. Sept. 25.-(SpecaD.-
The annual meeting of the Junior class
of the University of Maine was held
Friday. After plans for the Prism,
had been discussed, E. Lamb of Utica
n. Y. was chosen president and II. N
Danforth of Augusta vice president
The Sophomores also met and elect
ed the following officers: President
r. c. Marshall, Wellesley, Mass; vice
president, NJ. r. Sumner. South Paris:
secretary, NJ. L. Prentiss, Brewer:
treasurer. S. Waite, Portland
The Sophomore Freshmen flag rush
will take place tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-26
WRECKED CREW RESCUED.
Steamer Seminole Picks Up Men
From John A. Mathe3on.

Grand Turk. Turks Island, Sept. 25.-
The Clyde Line steamer Seminole.
from New York, rescued the crew of
the abandoned schooner John A.
Matheson from Baltimore, ia miles
north Of Turks Island. The Matheson
had a severe experience in the hurri-
cane that has prevailed in these
waters She was dismasted and, be-
coming waterlogged, was abandoned by
the crew on September Is. The boats
kept well together although the sea
was running high. and the Seminole
was able to pick up all hands.
Early in the morning the Seminole
passed bark on fire. There was no
sign of life aboard.