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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
TROLLEY CARS MEET.
Eight Injured, Four Seriously Sun
day Near williamsburg, Mass.

Northampton. Mass. May 17.-Eight
persons were injured four severely, by
a head-on collision of the passenger
car and a work car on the Williams
burg branch of the Northampton Street
Railway between the villages of Leeds
and Williamsburg tonight The seri-
ously injured are:
Frank limerick, motorman of the
passSnger car, crushed and internally
injured.
Mrs. Clarence Chase. wife of the
town clerk of Northampton. badly hurt
about the head and internal injuries
feared.
Edward Morrissey, an attorney Of
Northampton, internal injuries
Dearden, Springfield, thigh
fractured.
Others injured are Miss May Quinn,
Miss Josephine Shea, Lawrence Nor
rissey and George Dabineau, all OF
Haydenville. They are suffering from
cuts and contusions which We're treat
ed at the Northampton hospital. Law
renee Morrissey is brother OF Edward
Morrissey.
The passenger car, which is of the
four wheeled open type, was crowded
on it's run from Williamsburg to this
town Between Williamsburg and
Leeds it waited for a regular car going
in the opposite direction The conduc-
tor of the regular car, it is said did not
notify the crew of the Northampton
(Continued on Page Tenl .,,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
PARASITES To EXTER.
INMATE MOTH PESTS,
Massachusetts Has Insects Which Prev
On Gipsy and BroWn-tai| Moths
In Several Different WAYS.

Boston, May lin asking the Mas
sachusetts Legislature for a total APP
preparation of $500, 900 to cover the eX-
pense of the warefare this year against
the gypsy moth and brown-tail moths,
Archie II. Kirkland state superin-
tendent for the suppression of insect
pests, said that over $4,000 parasites of
the moths have been let loose from the
experiment station at Melrose High
lards during the past week, and that
10000 more will be ready for liberia
ton within Il few days.
This action is regarded as a most im-
pcrtant step ir the campaign of the
United States department of agricul-
turc and the state authorities against
the destructive moths and the result
will be watched with keen interest in
every locality where these insects
have appeared. 1t represents the latest
and most scientific method Of dealing
with Il problem which has caused an
expcnGing of many hundreds of thou
sands of dollars in Massachusetts and
other New England states during the
past decade,
For the past two years, experts have
beer engaged in propagating the par
asitos. The headquarters Of this work
has been located in specially construct
ed buildings in the rear of 90 High
land avenue, Melrose, where scores OF
different varieties Of moth-eatinS in
sectS have been received from collec-
tors sent to Europe for that purpose.
Each variety has been the subject of
careful experiment, and if it has prov
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18

en- to be a natural enemy of the gypsy
moth immense colonies of the variety
have been raised in the breeding cases
The parasites so far selected work
against the moth in four distinct ways
The large calosoma beetles, as well as
two other species closely allied to
them, climb the trees. seize the cat
erpillars and never let go until they
have devoured the wrigglng insect
The tachinid flies lay their eggs upon
tho outer skin of the caterpillars, usu-
ally close up to the head. The larvae
that latch penetrate the skin of the
caterpillar and feed upon it's intes-
tines.
Another group of parasitic flies de-
posits eggs inside the skin of the cat
erpillar and the maggotS act as in the
case just given. Then there is another
parasite, a minute midget that drills
into the eggs of the caterpillar and
lays its eggs inside. The larvae of the
parasite feeds upon the contests of the
catcrpillar's eggs until ready to
emerge. Some of these flies also enter
the nests or winter webs of the
brown-tail moth and there operate up
on the alternating caterpillars during
tho winter months.
The scientists say that there is ev-
cry reason to believe that in time these
parasites will accomplish the practical
suppression of the gypsy moth here
as they have in Europe.
The present experiment is the most
important that has been tried in the
war against the gypsy moth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
THAW TAKES STAND
AND FACES JEROME.
Consents to Personal Examination, Al
ieniSts and Previous Trials TeSti-
mony Barred---Cood Showing,

Mr.. Jerome said that he would not
ask for the examination at this time
but some morning when Thaw has had
| ample time to rest from the strenuous
three days and evenings in court. II
| being then $40 a recess was taken un-
til S.i5. Thaw and his lawyers, Graham
and Peabody, went into the Judge S
private room to confer With them
Wore Doctors Pilgrim, Evans and Jel-
life
At 915 they entered the court room
and Mr.. Graham said:
"The relator will submit to personal
examination under the following con"
ditions: The court to name six alien
lists, alienistS selected shall be those
who have never had any previous con-
nection with the case. The counsel
fer the relator and the district attor-
ney shall agree upon three of the six
to serve. The expense of the alleniStS
So selected shall be paid equally by
the county of New York and the re-
lator The examination to be restricted
to a personal study of the relator and
shall not be founded on testimony on
previous trials"
Mr.. jerome responded that he was
surprised at the suggestion brought
into court by opposing counsel
He said: "rhe conditions are such
that if / should accept them l would
deserve to be committed to a lunatic
asylum myself If that is all Mr.. Gra-
ham has to offer, we rest
That ended the case so far as the
taking of evidence was concerned, the
relator having rested with the testi-
mony of Mr.. Stillman.
Thaw left the witness stand and re-
turned to his seat by counsel. Mr.. Gra-
ham was unwilling to make argu-
ment on the testimony last night, so
an adjournment was taken under this
arrangement.
Mr.. Jerome is to submit a memo
randum on the constitutional question
, raised by the relator, mailing it to
Justice MOrschauser at White Plains
Monday and sending copy at the
same time to Mr.. Graham.
The latter is to submit q brief on the
constitutional question not later than
Wednesday, setting forth his authority
FOR asking the court to declare the
commitment of Thaw to Matteawan
unconstitutional.
Judge Morschauser said he probably
would be ready to render decision
Monday, May 25, meantime Thaw is to
remain in the custody of the sheriff
This means that he will continue to
occupy Sheriff Chanler's private room
in the Dutchess county court house
Whichever way Judge MOrschauser
decides, the case will go to the appel
late division in Brooklyn and both
sides will be prepared to argue the ap-
peal at the June term of that court.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18

Charles Edwards. sentenced to Jail
Wednesday at Kennebunkport charged
with stealing furniture, is now report
ed by the police to have confessed to
stealing the horse and trap he sold to
Lewis Langlle of York from Burleigh
Hill and others of Exeter. N. H. The
two horses that he had when arrest
ed belonged in Kittery and have been
returned. They belonged to a man
that Edwards had previously worked
for and had been borrowed. A man
named Loud is hunting for a stolen
outfit which was taken from his barn
in Dayton week since. 1t is thought
Edwards may have been connected
with this robbery, as it was on his
route.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
Was Identified as ".
\. Sharpe at Laconia?
Funeral Recently Held Over Re-
mains Fully Identified.
But Sunday the Real Remains Are
Found In River.

Laconia, N. H., May 17-Although it
was believed William II. Sharpe had
died at Portsmouth two months ago
and the body was buried in the Sharpe
family lot in a local cemetery with
knights of Pythian honors March 26,
the real body of Mr.. Sharpe was found
floating in the Winncpesaukce river
here today and has been fully and
completely identified by the family.
Mr.. Sharpe, who was a foreman in
the foundry department of the La
COMA Car Cos. works, disappeared
from home March 1 last and lIc trace
of him could be found for some time.
March 23, man who had registered
as "Willam Crane" of Portland Me-,
died of alcoholism in the Kearsarse
House at Portsmouth. A son OF Mr.
Sharpe saw the body and identified it
as that Of his father and it Was re-
moved to Laconia and accepted by
Mrs. Sharpe and the remainder of the
family as the husband and father As
the man was not addicted to drink the
manner of his death was questioned,
however, and Notwithstanding the
complete identification, an clement Of
mystery entered into the case.
The funeral was held under the di-
rcction of the local lodge of Knights
of Pythias, Of which Mr.. Sharpe was
member, as well as cf the United
Order OF The Golden Cross.
To-day body was found nouting in
the Winncpasautee river well within
the city limits. 1t was at once recog-
nized Us that of Mr.. Sharpe. On the
body was $40 in money. Mr.. Sharpe's
gold watch and chain and Knights of
pythian charm as well as other ar
ticlrs completing the Identification.
The night Mr.. Sharpe disappeared llt
started to walk to Lakeport and took
Il short cut across the railroad bridge
over the river. 1t is thought that he
must have accidentally fallen into the
river, the body being held beneath the
surface until today when it floated
The body was taken in charge by the
family and that of the unknown man
will be diSintcrred and replaced in the
family lot by the body discovered to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
"Nota Bene.
"Mary Baker G. Eddy,

Mary BAKER u. EQQy.
"Beloved StuGents-Rest assured
that your leader is living, loving, act
ing, enjoying. She is neither dead nor
pluckcd up by the roots, but she is
kecnly alive to the reality OF living,
and safely, soulfully rounded upon the
rock, Christ Jesus, even the spiritual
idea of life with it's abounding, in
creasing, advancing footsteps of pro-
gress, primeval faith, hope, love. Like
the vertiure and evergreen that flour
ish when trampled upon. the Christian
Scientist thrives in adversely; his is a
life lease of hope, home, Heaven; his
idea is nearing the way. the truth, and
the life; when misrepresented, belied,
and troddcn upon. Justice, honesty
cannot be abjured; their vitality in
wolves life--calm, irresistible, eter-
nal"
The Boston Globe of last Wednesday
morning contained the story of one OF
it's reporters who on the previous day
had been at Chestnut Hill, had had a
talk with Mrs. Eddy and had seen her
walking and driving. That story also
told Of Mrs. Eddy's healthful appear
anco and of her physical and mental
activity.
The Globes account of its reporters S
visit to Mrs. Eddy is republished in
fun, with proper credits. as the leading
article in the news section of Satur-
days Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
Two STATEMENTS
From Mrs. Mary Baker
Eddy Made Public,
One Denies That She Is Sick
Person Or a Criminal.
Other Says She Is Not Dead But
Very Actively Alive.

Boston, May 1T.-At the top of the
editorial page Of the Christian Science
Sentinel, issued Saturday, there are
two announcements by Mrs. Mary
Baker G. Eddy. Both announcements
have to do with a recent report given
publicity by a New York newspaper
to the effect that Mrs. Eddy had been
suffering from an illness following q
severe cold.
The announcements in the Sentinel
of Saturday were as follows:
I'm view of the recent rumors as to
her health, Mrs. Eddy has given out
the following statement:
ITO Whom 1t May Concern:
'Since Mrs. Eddy is watched, as one
watches q criminal or a sick person.
she begs to say, in her own behalf,
that she is neither; therefore to be
criticized or judged by either a daily
drive or dignified stay at home, is
superfluous. When accommodating work
requires it, or because of a preference
to remain within doors she omits her
drive, do not strain at gnats or swal-
low camels over it, but try to be COM
posed and resigned to the shocking
fact that she is minding her own busi-
ness, and recommends this surprising
privilege to all her dear friends and
enemies.
MARY BAKER G. EDDY"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May 17-Warmer
weather prevails in Northeastern dis
tricts and the temperature is now
about normal in all parts of the coun-
try. The winds along the New Eng
land coast will be fresh northwest;
middle Atlantic coast, light and vari-
able.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18

The supreme court Saturday at Alfred
returned verdict in favor of the town
of Wells. without costs. in the damage
case brought against the Inhabitants by
Louise M. Tripp and Bion e. Trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 17.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Monday fair, some
what cooler light variable winds;
Tuesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-18
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington. May 17.-Forecast for
New England: Fair Monday and
Tuesday; light to fresh west winds
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12

ception in Los Angeles. On motion of
Gen. H. G. Otis, which was unani-
mously adopted, the committee on
neighboring towns, of which Gen.
Frank G. Prescott is chairman, was
directed to include the matter oil
financial assistance in its work with
the understanding that these munich
palities will be given proper repre-
sentation at the banquet, ball and
other functions in this city. Motion of
A. L. Selig was adopted giving the
committee on neighboring towns power
to appoint a representative in each out
side municipality to act on behalf OF
the fleet committee.
A communication from the Los An
geles Herald asking that members OF
the fleet committee act as judges In
prize competition for the best sug-
gestions for a souvenir to be given
the officers and men of the warships
was referred to Secretary J. B. Elliott
for further investigation and report.
As to Invitations
Capt. e. J. Louis urged the mem
bers of the committee to forward their
nominations for invitations to the ban
uuet and to the ball as promptly as
possible to the invitation committee,
22S Wilcox building.
Joseph Scott, chairman Of the BAN
quet committee, urged that the men,
bers suggest only the names Of repre-
sentative citizens, inasmuch as the
invitations are limited to 200 local res
idents. Each member of the fleet COM
nittee is empowered to propose the
names of two gentlemen to be invited
to the banquet and ten gentlemen to
he invited to the ball. these norlina
lions to be passed upon by the invi-
tation committee, which will fill all
deficiencies.
Four additional members were added
to the feet committee by appointment
Of Mayor Harper, as follows: Major
]. II. Norton. Park Commissioners
William M. Humphreys, Lieut.. l.. w.
Wooster and DR.. c. B. Nichols.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
WOMAN QUEEN OF
BOMB THROWERS
Confession Of Lad That His Mother
Planned Many Grimes substan-
tiated When Dynamite Is
Found Under House
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
OAKLAND, Feb. n.-Concealed un-
der the house at 1884 West street in
this city. formerly occupied by Mrs.
Isabella Martin and Baby john" her
son, a box of dynamite twelve by four
teen inches was found this morning by
Sheriff Barnett. Deputy Sheriff Bert
Brown and Detective Hodgkins, who
went to the house to investigate the
statements made on the witness stand
at Weaverville yesterday by Baby
John" in his confession charging his
mother with having made a bonn with
which to kill Police Justice George
Samuels.
The statements of the boy were sent
to Sheriff Barnett by District Attor-
ney E. J. Hall of Weaverville, where
the woman and child are on trial for
arson.
Baby John'A said the dynamite
would be found in the house and that
his mother had planned to make many
bombs with which to commit num-
Der Of murders. Her plans were to
make the bombs and then have the boy
place them where they would kill the
victim selected.
REDDING, Feb. 1.-THE mysterious
explosion that wrecked Judge Ogden
residence in Oakland on March 19 OF
last year was explained yesterday In
Weaverville by "Baby John" Martin.
who confessed to District Attorney
Hall that he fired the fuse that set off
the dynamite at Judge Ogden's home.
He acted under instructions of his
mother, Mrs. John Martin, who he said
was displeased with Judge Ogden be-
cause he influenced Judge Sergeant IN
making an adverse decision in her suit
for insurance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
COMMISSION TO REVISE
STATE BANKING LAWS
Penalty for Failure to Maintain Legal
Reserves May Be Provided
by Legislative
toard

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-THE leg
islativo commission appointed by Gov
ernor Gillett on the revision of the
banking laws of this state will prob
ably meet early next week and begin
it's labors.
Senator Edward I. Wolfe. one of the
local members Of the body, today said:
1T is not the purpose of the commits
sion to alarm the people or disturb
commercial conditions. But we do wish
to have laws enacted that will insure
the holding of the legal reserves by
the banks and also prevent their send
ing excessive sums to the east and
other points.
"At the present time there are no
penalties fixed for certain infringe
ments of the law, for example, the
failure of bank to maintain its legal
reserve. The commission will probably
recommend the passage by the legis-
lature of laws penalizing all such
lapses and providing for the enforce
ment of the penalties"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
.SEELEY NOT YET
ON HIS WAY HERE
WAS AT A HOTEL IN SAN DIEGO
LAST WEEK
Frequently Seen in Company with
Blanche Stoddard, Well Known
Los Angeles Actress--Went
to San Francisco

Despite his declaration to return to
Los Angeles, conveyed in telegram
to Dick Ferris, dated Goldfield, Walter
Hoff Seeley, for whom warrants have
been issued charging embezzlement,
has not yet notified Mr.. Ferris that he
is on the way. Mr.. Ferris freely ex-
presses doubt that Mr.. Seeley will re-
turn to the jurisdiction of the Califor-
MIA courts of his own volition.
Some light is thrown on the woman
in the CASE by the following published
in the San Diego Union of Sunday
morning:
"Seeley was a guest at Hotel Rob-
inson in this city from February 1 to
last Tuesday. 1t is said that he was
very chummy with Miss Blanche
Stoddard, who was also a guest of
the same hotel Miss Stoddard was
recently engaged by Manager Hunt of
the Garrick theater to appear as the
leading lady at that house. She was
billed to make her initial appearance in
"A Woman of No Importance a week
ago yesterday. For some reason she
played sick, 1t is said, and the en-
gagement was Cancelled.
According to statement issued by
the management of the Robinson last
night, Seeley took care of Miss Stod-
dard during the time that they were
at the hotel. Seeley paid the bills, in
Guiding his own. Miss Stoddard's and
the nurse, with his own personal
check for the sum of $780, last Tues
day night, and the trio then departed
on the Pacific Coast Steamship COM
panys steamship Santa Rosa, having
taken passage for San Francisco. Be-
fore accepting the check. Manager
Robinson first telephoned to Los An
geles to ascertain whether Seeley
was good for that amount and the
theatrical manager of the Belasco stat
ed that he was, for anything as high
as the sum for which the check was
made, $500. Returns on the check
have not yet been received by Mr..
Robinson, but for this reason it IS
supposed that it was good.
MIR. Robinson also stated last night
that Seeley first intended to go north
by train. All Pullman berths We're
taken on Tuesday nights Owl, how
ever, and it was decided at the last
moment to go by steamer"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
GEN. CHAFFEE MAY
BE BOARDS HEAD
ELECTION HELD OVER TO FRIDAY
ON TECHNICALLY
Presidents Duties Include Supervising
Aqueduct Work, Hence Much Inn
portance Attaches to SeIec-
ton of Head

Gen. Adna r. Chaffee was yesterday
sworn in as member of the board of
public works, furnished bond for s10,-
600, had the bond confirmed in council
and took part in deliberations of the
board informally.
The new member expects to report
at the city hall at o'clock this morn
ing. but it is likely that he will not
become a full member until Friday
afternoon, when the boards election
for president is scheduled.
The board has two regular meetings
weekly-on Mondays at and Fridays
at 2. Other sessions are adjourned
sessions.
Secretary Horace Ferris was in
structed by the board early yesterday
to get an opinion from the city's legal
department on whether the board was
legally constituted since former Presi-
dent James A. Anderson was out and
no new president had been elected.
The wish of the administration is
that Gen. Chaffee be made president,
but Commissioners Edwards and Hub
bard have the necessary votes and Mr..
Edwards, it is understood wants TO be
president. Mayor Harper has said he
will bring no pressure to bear on the
board
The theory of the board is that with
no DT6SlueDl lilefc call Dt ilO CdAi III
a special meeting, hence there can be
no election at a regular meeting till
Friday.
Such was the offhand opinion of the
city attorney, but other well known at
torneys are inclined to think that the
city's legal advisers will recede from
this If they look further into the case.
AS three members of the board are
present each day there is no necessity
for call for a meeting, these outside
attorneys hold, and there is nothing
to prevent the selection of a president
today If the board so Wills.
The significance of the presidency is
that it is the rule of the board that the
president of the water board and the
president of the board of public works
shall be the "aqueduct" officials-in
other words, they shall give most of
their time to the aqueduct.
1t was Mayor Harper's plan in nam
ing Gen. Chaffee that he should give
special attention to the big waterway
project.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-12
WILL SELL SECTION OF
SAN PEDRO FRANCHISE
Council Reaches Compromise and Will
Advertise Section South of
Thrtieth Street Late
in march

Bids for the sale of the San Pedro
South Park trolley franchise will be re-
ceived on March % at p. m.
The city council argued all morning
Yesterday over the report of the city
attorney, who wanted instructions to
bring action to forfeit the franchise.
The council voted to allow the Los
Angeles Railway company it's claimed
portion of the thoroughfare OH San
Pedro street, but will advertise the re-.
nlainder of the street south of Thir-
tieth street.
Attorney W. E. Dunn of the trolley in
terests told the council the Los An
geles Railway company was losing
money.