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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
UNk RUSSELL IN AUGUSTA.
Arrives Wednesday, on Way to Bangor
is Eager to Meet Harry Lewis.

INK Russell, the rugged welter-
weight. of Philadelphia, came into Au-
gusta Wednesday morning on his way
to Bangor, where he Is to meet his BIT
ter rival Harry Lewis. in six-round
bout next Tuesday night, July IA. AS
soon as he arrived here Russell donned
his training clothes and took to the
road. He did 10 miles Of fast road
work and returned to the hotel in per-
feet condition. He said that he never
was better in his life and is confident
Of beating Lewis.
Russell is not a clever boxer but is
one of the greatest mixers in the ring
today. He is just as aggressive in his
speech as he is in his work in the ring.
This fellow Lewis does not want any
of my game" said the scrappy Unk,"
but he had to take me on. He ran
away from me in Philadelphia, when I
had him in the ring, and ducked out
of return match later on. They want
ed us to meet in New York, but he
picked some easier game. The wallop-
ing l gave him in Philadelphia scared
him of. HE th02pqgh't that q regiment
MOI 1iA!jl D5ssgfb 4s+sl,.. t..... ,.ny
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
CONDITIONS IMPROVING.
Boston Gets a Little Relief from the
Intense Heat.

Boston. July S.--The intense diScom-
fort occasioned by the prolonged peri
cd of torridity continued today, the
ninth day of almost uninterrupted
tropical heat. At o'clock this morn
ing the mercury in the weather bu-
rcau registered 50 degrees, only two
degrees lower than at the same hour
Yesterday. Yesterday the humidity at
that hour was only So FER cent, but to-
day it. was 50.
During last night light breeze
brought some comfort to the sWelter-
ing thousands At the hospitals it was
reported this morning that no deaths
due to heat had occurred during the
night. .", 80.
A decided improvement in tempera-
ture as compared with yesterday was
shown during the forenoon, the mer-
curry having reached only SO at 10 A.
NJ, Us compared with 81 at that hour
Yesterday. The southwest breeze too.
had freshened to a velocity of 16 miles
ar hour
Mrs. Julia Murphy who came to her
home on Foster place last night. al
most Frustrated by the heat. was
found dead in bed this morning. and
the physician who was summoned
stated that her death was directly due
to the heat.
James Donovan of Brookline. men,
tally affected by the hot weather,
twice jumped into a pond in the park
way in an attempt to commit suicide
today, but both times was rescued.
Two cases of heat prOstration had
been treated at the Relief hospital up
ltq, 1OSO A ~. a1n 49, ii --
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

There is a possibility that there may
be another race between the ellison
and Harrington boats. If so the race
viii probably be from Gardiner to
Richmond and return. Such race
would undoubtedly be thoroughly en-
joyed by all who witnessed the first
race and many others. There is some
talk Of having such a race a week from
Saturday and such n race ought t.
satisfy the friends of both parties
whatever the result, in regard to the
merits of the two boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
SHELDON FAVoRs PUBLICITY
Treasurer Of National Committee Gives
Out a Statement.

New York, July S.-George r. Shell
don, the new treasurer of the Repub-
lcan national committee, will leave to-
morrow night for Hot Springs. Va, to
confer with William H. Taft and Frank
II. Hitchcock, regarding plans for the
coming campaign.
Mr.. Sheldon gave the following in
terview to The Associated Press to-
night, and said that it embodies all he
will have to say until after he has had
a talk with Taft and Hitchcock.
1.-THE position of treasurer of the Re-
publican national committee came to
me absolutely unsought. The national
committee. Secretary Taft and Mr..
Bliss. who has always been an honored
friend of mine, believing that l could
be of assistance in the coming cam
paign, have called upon me to take
my seat in committee. 1 responded to
the call as any loyal Republican would
and it is all there is to it.
Il fully appreciate the honor and
responsibility conferred. / notice that
the newspapers already have resnr
rected the old charge that I am con-
nected with the trusts. AS i have
never vet heard a satisfactory definf-
ton of that bugaboo / don't know
whether 1 am or not.
Il am a banker and am director
in quite number Of corporations
They are all, however. legitimate en-
terprises, doing business in an honor
able and honest manner. / have no
apologies to make for any of them. l
am proud of my position Of trustee for
the. many stockholders I represent.
TN regard to the question of cam
paign expenditures, ! may say that
am and always have been in favor of
publicity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
NOTIFICATION DAY
Details Will Be Decided Today At Hot
Springs Conference.

Cincinnati. July 8.-Details of the
program for the celebration of Notifi-
cation day will be decided upon Thurs
day at Hot Springs, Va, where con-
ference will be held with Mr.. Taft by
the members of the conference COM
mittee of the citizens committee Of
Cincinnati consisting Of Chairman R.
B. Reynolds, j. Stacey Hill, William
B. Melfsh and 7. J. Moffet and John r.
Malloy representing Senator Warner.
chairman of the notification commit
tee.
1t had been practically decided that
the formal notification shall take place
on the grounds OF Charles P. Taft's
home. The notification will take place
at noon, July %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
NICARAGUA WILL HELP.
Takes Up Arms In Support Of Hon.
duras-SaIvador's Movement Fails,

Washington, July 8.-Nicaragua has
taken up arms in support Of Honduras.
which has a revolutionary movement
on it's hands, according to dispatch
received at the state department to-
day. This dispatch says that an army
is being recruited by Nicaragua and
that troops are being hurried forward
with Maxim batteries In aid Of Hon.
duras.
Another dispatch. however, received
at the department from the American
representative at the capital of Saliva
dor, indicates that the movement
against Honduras has failed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
COST $50 LIVES.
Number Estimated to Have Been Xiii.
ed In Paraguay's Revolutions.

Washington. July 8.-Information
received at the state department to-
day is that the estimated loss Of life
in the recent revolution at Paraguay
was from 100 to $50 persons, while 400
were wounded. This information came
to the department in a dispatch from
Edward G.. O'Brien, American minister
to Uruguay and Paraguay.
The revolution began on July 2.
when the minister OF war was taken
prisoner. The dispatch came by way
Of Buenos Ayres, dated July z. and at
that time the city of Asunscion, where
the revolution began, was tranquil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
INQUEST ORDERED,
Authorities VIII investigate the Deatt,
Of Mrs. Frank APPEL.

New York. July 8.-A coroner's in
quest has been ordered in the case of
the death of Mrs. Frank APPEL, a musi-
clan and vaudeville performer Of De-
trolt well known also in this city, who
died of blood poisoning.
Mrs. APPEL was the daughter of
prominent Detroit music teacher and
was the former wife of Temple Emery,
Jr., wealthy resident of Bay City,
Mich, from whom she was divorced.
Mrs. APPEL had been living in New
York part of the time for several years,
but had daughter eight years old in
Detroit
Mrs. APPEL died yesterday under cir
cunstances which caused the institu-
ton of an official investigation to de-
termine whether an improper opera
ton had been performed She arrived
here about two weeks ago and stopped
at hotel for some days, after which
she was taken to a private sanitarium
With the sudden news that Mrs APPEL
had died In the sanitarium certain
relatives called on Coroner Shrady and
requested an investigation.
Detroit. Mich, July 8.-Franz A.
APPEL. head of a local conservatory of
music, declined today to discuss tho
death of his daughter In New York.
Mrs. APPEL Emery. who was a hand
some woman about SO years Of age,
had planned to open her season i'm
vaudeville about July 20. and until she
went to New York two weeks ago had
been busy making arrangements to
this end. Mrs. Apel-Emery wrote
cleverly in addition to her musical at
tainments ,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis p. Knox and
daughters. Edwina and Evelyn, We're
the guests of Mr.. knoX's two older
daughters, Misses Margaret and Mary
at WiScasSet over the Fourth. Mrs.
Knox's mother, Mrs. Merriman, took
care of Baby Dorothy. she being TOP
young for the Journey to Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
otATE ROAD WORK GRADING,
DRAINING, MACADAMlZlN0.
Notice to Contractors.

n, sealed Sd proposals for building a section
w SG TAT. road about 1850 feet in length In
M the NY of Gardiner will be received by
n nn.. Mayor at his office until p. M.
i ibH,y .ith, 1908, at which time and place
my BY viii be publicly opened and read.
Of , nn may he seen. specifications. forms
e;Gntract and proposal blanks may be
nno nv me-. Mt the office of the Mayor. and
N.Y. n.y. proposal will be considered unless
'' Ea on said proposal blank.
NH btiheh bidder must accompany his bid
ci is,i a certified check payable to the
censt treasurer of Gardiner for 10 per
M NJ CT the amount OF his bid.
IA re successful bidder will be required
is,s str i,h bond in the penal sum of at
,rS me amount Of the contract.
Al, lh h,, right is reserved to reject any and
= WILL. c. ATKINS, Mayor,
a r. F. HARMON,
= ]. sB. KEENE,
CHAS. DOUGLASS,
JOHN KELLEY.
Ray EASTMAN,
=. ,CHAS, A.. ELDRIDGE.
hs.>.. Municipal Officers Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

+ Pat Reagan, the peanut sVender, has re-
manned on the corner at the Maine Trust
& Banking Co. building since tie street
railway track was laid and will probably
continue to do business there. With the
cars running and teams passing me cor.
ner on Main avenue will be crowded sc
that there will not be any room for the
little peanut stand on the site where i
stood for so long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
HAvERHILL STILL SUFFERS.
Hot Wave Continues, With Tempera
ture IS In the Shade.

Hayerhill, Mass, July s.-The. hot
wave continues today with the glass
registering So in the shade this morn.
ing and ranging from IS to SO in the
sun. Adelard Belardin succumbed to
the heat at the brick yards at Plaistow,
n H., late yesterday afternoon and
today all work was suspended at the
kilns owing to the heat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

small rock from the bot where the ex-
scayation for the new amusement hall
Foundation is going on was sent through
one of the windows of the city building
into the aldermen's room during one of
the blasts yesterday afternoon. The rock
landed upon the desk Of Alderman Kelley
No damage was done beyond the break
INK Of a pane of glass in the window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
Winthrop 8; Hotfoots 7.

The Hotfoots of Augusta met defeat
at the hands of the Winthrop locals
yesterday by score or to Z. The
game was close and interesting and
there was n fair attendance. Several
more games have been scheduled by
the Winthrop team, and there may yet
be some interesting baseball games in
Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
HOT WAVE CHECKED
After 10 Deaths from Excessive Heat
g. 4. At Philadelphia a,E

Philadelphia. July S.-The hot wave
which had prevailed. here for two
weeks and which reached its climax
yesterday when 10 persons died from
its effects, was checked today by a
northwest wind which lowered the
temperature considerably. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Beginning with next Sunday, at the
First Cniversalist church, the pastor,
Rev. ]. w. Steele, will preach a series
Of Summer Sermons during the re-
manning Sabbaths of the heated sea-
son. The entire service will not ex-
coed As minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

/ H. T. Reed of Braintree. Mass. has
nccented the position Of superintendent of
tbe Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co.
.and has already entered upon the duties
III his new position. Seward NJ. Patter-
son. the former superintendent of the
company, will remain here until the 18th
of the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
AT HAVERHu.L
AT LYNN.
AT BROCKTON
CONNECTICUT LEAGUE.

At New Haven-New Haven 5. New Bri-
tain first game: New Britain 3, New
Haven 2 tsecOnd Pame).
At Observation-Disclosures 10. Bridge
port I.
At INSTRUMENTATION T. Merden A.
At Observation-Disclosures II. Waterbury /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Mr.. ana Mrs. S. S. Aldrich, who are
summering at their camp Ono at the
Flake, report the breaking and enter
ing of their cottage in broad day
light the first of the week. About IS
was stolen and the cottage ram
sacked. Officials are at work on the
| case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

The breeze which sprang. up Yesterday
a,,ernIo,5n rapidly cooled the temperature
:.rd mt an end to the hot wave of the
sast few days. Last evening has been the
erst evening for some time that vest
uas at all needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

AS the result of a mysterious shoot
ing Wednesday at Maspeth, L. l.,
Clausen Waibalk, a wholesale grocer.
lies dead at his home and the police
are searching for some clue to what
they believe is a murder. The motive
for the crime Is mystery. 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Harry Vinal has arrived in the city
from the Canadian side of the line at
AroOstook Falls in northern Maine
He has been employed at the camps
of Cummings & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Dance at Island Park tonight. Mu-
sic by Dennis. Cars will leave Cor Au-
yusla. ,Hallowcll and Winthrop after
the dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Hallowell Commandery, No. 317, ii.
Q. G. c., held a very interesting need
ing last evening. Fruit punch was
served and a general good. time
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

The long looked for game between
Cobbossee Inn Club of Gardiner and
Gilley's Colts of this city will be
played off on the Muster field at 4
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

he did take hand at this time It would
disqualify him should tie IssaftaS@ aTer be
presented to the court of, appeals. over
which he presides, and the work Of WHICH
he prefers to leave distinct from his cir
cult court matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

A. entire change OF moving pictures
win be made today at the Iris theatre
The new change vii! be one of the most
Entertaining that has been given at this
Ahaatrp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Stated convocation of Jerusalem r.
A. Chapter. No. 4. this Thursday even
ing at 40 o'clock. A full attendance
is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

( Mice Rena Merrill of West Gardiner ar
s-,.ad bome yesterday from Falmouth
ssroreside where she has been enjoying
outing with party of young ladies of
IT, GLASS of '07, Bates College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Negotiations are in progress for an
extradition treaty between Honduras
and the United States. The treaty is
expected to be. signed between Actlns
Sec. Adee and Minister Hgarte-h.p as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

As the morning wore on the humidi-
ty began to drop and by the noon hour
1t was but 80 per cent. N. The fresh
southwest breeze brought comfort and
at noon the ternperature was still SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Alfred Bergeron of the Iris theater
-, yesterday for Boston and New
~ tn look for new pictures and
.onps for his theater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
new ENGLAND.
NEW ENG. LEAGUE STANDING.
AT WORCESTER.

Worcester rs l 0 0 0 x-S-10-1
Lawrence .....0 0 6 0 0 O. Q 90 20
. Batteries-Earherich and McCune: May
bohln Eason and Eaton. Time. 80. I'm
pire. J. O'BIien.
AT HAVERHU.L.
Haverhill ......0 l 3 0 0 x-6-13-2
Fall River 10 20 3 l o. Ga
Ratteries-Girard and Andrews: Grant,
NORWOOD and Norris. Time, 1.55. I'm
pire, NJ. O'Brien.
AT LYNN.
Lynn ......0 0 c 0 x-5-S-3
Lowell ..........0 l 0 l Ito
I.atteries-Yerkes, Wech and Daum
Remission and Lemieux. Time, PIP. I'M
pire, Lannigan.
AT BROCKTON.
Brockton .......O 0 0 l c 0 1-2-5-4
New Bedford "a 0 0 0 Q 0 l 0-l-4-1
Iatteries-O'Toole and Waters: Robin
son and Shea. Time. 1.55. Umpire, Con-
molly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

,,on and Mrs. George W. Heselton ar
-,r.a home last night from Portland,
lhore Senator Heselton has been in at
.anaance at the law court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Mrs. Eupliemia Noble, who has been
visiting Mrs X. M. Beedle, has gone
to N'hitefield, where she will spend
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Miss Alice NJ. Philbricll, who grad
uated from the Mortified Seminary
this yea. will be assistant in the In
termediate and Primary schools here
the next term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
AT CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati 80 o 0141 x-s-12-2
New York .....0 0 o 0 0 3 0 0-3- TO
Ratteries-Weimer and Schlei: McGin-
nifty, Wiltse, Malarkey and Bresnahan.
Time, LAT. Umpire KLEIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

James Leighton will leave today fo1
a two weeks vacation to be spent a
Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
EASTERN LEAGUE.

AT Rochester-Roc 8. Buffalo G.
At Jersey City-Jersey City ). Provi
dence o.
At Montrcal-Toronto 4. Montreal 9.
AT Baltim ore-NeWark2 >, Baltimore l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Islands yesterday, having secured q
position in a hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

.o,rded in the freight on the Boston
,oat yesterday morning was two au-
Enables for Augusta parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

a. Y. Bartlett of Raymond, N. H.,
WAS in town over the Fourth. He re-
turned home Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Miss Florence Fuller. of Boston is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs
George $. Fuller, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

~, ". Hinkley Of Randolph is visit
- Mrs. S. f. Jameson for few weeks
y. ]. her home in South Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Daniel Dole of Massachusetts Is a
guest of Henry Dole at the family
homestead on Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
ADDITIONAL SPORTING NEWS.
f5Ht toi ZGEr.vrr.rr---- if@
ait tdCentinueA from Page Four)

Philadelphia Il 2 0 0 0-s-lO-1
Batteries-Liefield, Young, Philippe,
Camnitz, Lever and O'Connor: Parks
and Doom. Time, Oh. Umpire, O'Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Mr. and Mrs. Stevens left Wcdnes-
day for Pleasant pond, where they
will camp for Il while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
Gardner,

\ schooner Cox & Green is loading ice at
10 Alien houses, Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Mrs. Norton arrived in the city or
yesterday mornings Boston boat from
a few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

South Congregational church through
the month Of August, -daiisiingI ths, alb
hsence Of thess Rentnl6llh annRen2s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Nv. and Mrs Van r. Beedle and son
Arthur took a trip on the Islander
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
HALLOWELL.

Stephen Arata has returned from n
short business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Ralph Robinson, who has been work.
ing in Portland for some time, is at
home again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Frank Blanchard of the United
States revenue service is at home Tor
Il vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Struck out-By Maxim I. by Meader IL,
Double play-MaXim. Grover and Heon.
Umpire, Pinkham. Scorer. Benson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

On March 81 the Japanese postoflice
savings bank had $46.4O0.O0 on deposit.
an increase Of S722. 900 Ia one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

Miss Vivian Sawyer is visiting il
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09
SOUTH GARDINER.

Austin Hadley was in town. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

.snssa Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

n :.
fA's noaqmodT NJ T. 10 srsd atesus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

mo, dslj Assse1t -4s4.l'. t..A.. ,.no-
yI9fss TO es1BIa OF aebIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-09

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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-04
w. 0. NICkLAS 6 CO.
Senator EIkIns is to Retire.

The Wheeling Register publishes a
dispatch from Charleston, the news in
which would be most gratifying to a
great many people in this state but
which has probable no foundation, The
story is as follows:
"When Stephen B. Elk1ns rounds
out the eighteenth year of his senate
rial term in 1913 he will not again be
candidate to succeed himself, and no
less a person than Senator Elkins
himself is authority fSr such states
ment III ade, it is true, before the cleo
ton, perhaps for political effect, but
regarded as insineeIe. Relinquishing his
seat in the senate is taken to mean
that hen the time comes he Will
drop the reins of republican leadership
in this state, which he has held for the
last twenty years. His retirement from
public life, if one can look that far
ahead, opens up vast political posi-
bilities both in his own party and for
the democratic party"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-12-04
Msaness In sail

Portsmouth, N. H., Nov. 24.-Chas
X. Magness, deserter from the United
States navy arrived here today inscus-
tody of state naval officer and entered
upon his term Of one year in the naval
prison.
His wife, who is the daughter Of the
late Senator German, did not come
with him, but it is expected that she
will arrive tomorrow. She has leased .
house adjoining the Jail, and will live
as near as possible TO her husband.
Magness arrived in Pulima an car. He
was dressed in the height of fashion
and instead of being taken across the
river in the Navy Yard boat, was met
with an auto and with an attendant
was driven around. Contrary to Gus
tom, he was not shaekled to his GUS
todian, who was in civilian clothes in
stead of uniform.