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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
A, Commercial
Clearing House

Chicago, Jan. IA plan for Com
mercial clearing house"-an institution
through which business houses could
settle their debts and collect their bills
among themselves without recourse to
the banks--was launched last night at
the meeting of the Chicago Credit Mems
Association.
The proposal was enthusiastically re-
ceived by representatives OF $50 large
business houses. A resolution was pass
ed to appoint 4 special committee tn
make an investigation with a view 10
devising ways and means to put the
plan into operation.
The plan is simply the adaptation OF
the Bankers clearing house system" 10
the needs of mercantile affairs. Large
mercantile house would proceed at
once to effect ere Tito and debtor set
Elements among then selves by the en-
change of cancelled checks. in man.
ner similar to the :. Elements made by
hanks without the necessity for the eX-
change of real money. These nercan
tile settlements v Guild be made on the
basis of values of sound mercantile &C
counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
ORDERED TO ANSWER.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

stock Of other roads in the interest OF
the Union Pacific and to the Union fa-
cific dividend. In regard to the AZo'oVV,- :
GEO Of Illinois Central purchase at slio
a share, the questions which MI Har-
rinlan declined 10 answer are as Ioi-
lows:
Were the 10000 shares sold by yor-
self, Mr.. Rogers and Mr. Stillman
pooled?
Was il acquired for the purpose of
selling il to the Union Pacific?
"Was the stock purchased by you at
q much lower price than sl15.0OO with
the intention of turning it over to the
Union Pacific?
did you have any interest in the
JOS. 900 shares sold at the same time by
cifico
WAS the 10000 shares acquired By
the same pool for the purpose of selling
them to the Union Pacific?"
On the subject of the Union Pacific
dividend which was advanced from q
rate Of C per cent. to 10 per cent. per
annmn on Aug. Is, 1906, with a conse-
quent rise In the price OF the stock. Mr..
Hartman declined TO answer the fol-
lowing:
We're you directly or indirectly in
terested in any stocks that We're bought
between the 18th of July and the 18th
Of August that appreciatedo
Did you or any director buy any
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
stocks in anticipation OF that divi-
dend?"
Mr.. Hartman is sustained in his OBJ
Jections to the Union Pacific dividend
questions.
The questions which Mr. Kahn re.
fused to answer had to do with the
connection Of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. witt
the purchase of stock in the Chicago
q Alton and the Illinois Central ant
what proportion Of the stock SO pur.
chased was held for the directors O.
the Union Pacific.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Book Exchange to Be Established
6asketbaIl-Musical Clubs on TRIO.

Orono. Me-, Jan. 16-(SpeciaD -
The chapel services at the University
Of Maine were shortened on Thursday
in order that members Of the Y. NJ. c..
a. and the Student Council might say
few words to the student body. Mr..
Chase, president Of the Y NJ. c. A,
called the meeting to order Mr. Chase
announced that hereafter the Y. NJ. C..
A. would conduct a book exchange,
the object being that those students
who having completed certain Courses
and wishing to dispose of their old
text books would have some place to
take them to, which at the same time
students desiring secondhand books
would have a definite source from
which to obtain them. Mr.. Chandler
was the second speaker and spoke of
the rapid growth of the Bible classes
In the university. At present there is a
Bible class in every fraternity house,
two in the college dormitory, two in
Saltwater and eight in Orono Mr..
Redman spoke of the advantages OBJ
tanned by attending the Sunday after =
noon services. Mr.. Jacobs. chairman
VA aiiS AottoCil NouISll, anu ANI. diu-
nett, president of the Senior class,
spoke of the order of the students
while in chapel.
The university musical clubs left
Orono at 3.45 p. NJ. Thursday for ELS
worth. where they gave a very sue
cessful concert Thursday evening. On
Friday night the clubs will be in Bar
Harbor.
The big basketball game between
the University of Maine and New
Hampshire State College will be play
ed in the university gymnasium at s
p. NJ. Saturday. This is one of Names
hardest games and one that will De
speedy from beginning to end AL
though Maine defeated New Hamp-
shire State last year by the big score
of s to Il, the visitors will have q
much stronger team on the floor this
season.
The preliminary game will also be
watched with the keenest interest, es-
pecially by the Freshmen as Co
B. and c., each of which has defeated
respectively Cos. A. and D.. will play
| for the championship Of the battalion
| There will be an informal dance after
| the game and the university orches'
ira will furnish the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The new German armorel 'ruiser
Scharnhorst ran aground near Sueik.
Germany, Wednesday night VILE en-
gagged in evolutions. 1t il reporte,. u t
q hole 100 feet long was torn in her
double bottom. Three of the cruiser =
stokcholds Immediately filled with
water and it was necessary to close the
collision bulkheads in order to pre-
vent her from sinking. Later. under her
own steam the cruiser entered the i'm
perial docks at Kiel. where she will UNI
dcrso repairs. There were no casual
ties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Grace ]. Stetson.

The remains OF Miss Grace J. Stetson.
who died in Boston Tuesday, aged u
years. were brought to Gardiner yester-
day afternoon and taken to Oak Grove
cemetery for burial. She was the daugh-
ter of the late Charles Stetson. formerly
steward of the Boston boat and for sew
eral years a resident of this city. Miss
Stetson attended the Gardiner High
school while living in this city and made
many friends here. The remains were
accompanied to Gardiner by her mother
and her brother, Eugene Stetson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
AFTER as YEARS SERVICE.
Col. Chas. Morris, Coast Artillery, Will
Retire May 8.

Portland. Me, Jan. 16.-Col- Charles
Morris, commandment of the district OF
Portland, Coast Artillery Corps. will
retire May 3, after As years OF service
Col Morris has been in command OF
the Boston and Charleston, S. c.. dis
tricts and gained prominence during
the last earthquake at San Francisco,
when as commandment Of the Preside
he was ordered into the city and was
second in command under General
Funston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
STUBBORN FIGHT
Between French Troops
andthe Moors Reported.
Soldiers Of France Show Great
Bravery and RepuIse Enemy
After Ten Hours Of Fierce Fighting
Near Settat.

Tangier, Jan 16.-NewS has reached
here Of ten-hours engagement in a
ravine near Settat yesterday between
q French column under the command
of General D'Armadc and a column un-
der the command of Mulai Rachid, one
OF the chiefs OF Mulai Hafld's forces.
Tie French gained Il splendid victory
in the face OF heavy odds, succeeding
in dispensing the enemy and occupying
Settat Twenty French soldiers were
wounded and many Arabs We're killed.
The latter not only offered Il logged
and fearless defence but returned re-
pcatedly to the battle after they had
been routed, and attacked the French
from three sides.
In the later hours of the fighting.
Mulai Rachids columns We're suddenly
reinforced by the powerful Chaouia
tribe. which figured in the massacres
at Casablanca and which had arrived
from the mountains at the very mo-
ment when Mulai Rachid was about to
retreat.
Under the combined charge Of the
now confident Moors the French not
only held their ground but steadily
threw back the enemy, driving them
eventually in mad haste to the hills.
The engagement between the French
and the Moors followed Immediately
upon a 25-hours march of Gen. DAT
made's and under these trying circum-
stances the French forces are consid-
cred to have shown more than ordinary
stamina and bravery The French
wounded include three officers.
After destroying the camp of the
enemy at Settat. Gen. D'Armade push
ed forward and occupied Kabash Der
RachiG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

districts. and each bank will have
si,,yIe vote in electing a board OF man.
ayers. and each board Of managers Will
exercise governmental coii''o'
RESPECTIVE districts
TIC < nor cent. guarantee fund, es-
tablished by the cooperation or the
banks in placing an amount equai "
s per cent of their deposits ana ho'e
issues in the United States treasury
NAV be regarded as part OF the re-
ouired reserves and therefore, there is
not additional burden thrown upon the
banks.
All the annual income going into the
guarantee fund except the han pei
cent. tax upon the present note issue
Is new revenues and, therefore, results
in 10 burden to the government. Inc
total income for the first year, begin
ming with Jan /, 1909, ought to recedt
s2J, coz, 0,G and the fixed charges ought
not TO be more than $10,00O.Oo0.
II is too much to say that If we
have a guarantee fund of approximate
~ $500, 900, 900 in the treasury OF the
United states with all the individuality
Of American banking preserved ana To-
cal self-government secured 70 oui
commercial zones. with ali our re-
quired reserves in gold coin or Its
equivalent a currency always respond
ing to the varying demands OF trade
and the government absolutely divorced
from our trade and commerce. that oul
banking system will like our commerce
and prestige in all other respects. lead
all the world.
WIN II b. long in that event before
this country and not England controls
the worlds exchanges?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Redmond Reelected.

Dublin, Jan. 1.-THE Irish Parlia-
nientary party reelected John E. Red
mond to the position of chairman today
At the same meeting a motion was
passed endorsing the resolution Of the
National Directory Of the United Irish
League approving the action of Mr..
Redmond at his recent conference with
William O'Brien and expressing the
opinion that the agreement then reach.
Ell removes every objection, on the
ground of principle, that the National
lists outside the party had to rejoining
the ranks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Card Of Thanks.

The undersigned would return their sim
cere thanks to their many friends who 50
kindly aided them during the illness Of
Harry, and for their evidences Of SYM
pathy after his death: also for floral
tributes.
MIR. AND MRS. MILFORD N. PER-
CIVAL,
MISS ELLA PERCIVAL, /,
MISS FLOSSIE PERCIvAL. @ ~
FRANK PERCIVAI. p.--.t.
KENNETH PERCIVAL. m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
WILLIAM AUSTIN.
Native of Maine and One Of Austin
& Stones Museum Founders.

Boston, Jan. 16.-The death at Dux-
bury was announced today Of William
Austin, one of the founders of Austin
& Stones Museum in Boston. Mr.. Aus
tin died Of paralysis. OF late years he
had been associated with various
amusement enterprises in outside
cities, his latest venture being at Man.
chester, n. II.
Mr.. Austin was born in Lebanon,
Me-, in 1888 and came to Boston when
II years old. A daughter survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
At the Cuddy Moving Picture Show

Large crowds continue to gather at
the johnson Opera House to witness
the moving pictures now on exhibition
for the remainder Of the week. The
present set of pictures seem to have
captured the lovers of this pleasing
form OF amusement and il is not to be
wondered at when such pictures as
the following are offered: IF You
Had Wife Like This" "A Race for a
Million" Burglar and the Old Maid"
and Manners and Customs in
Australia" Admission 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Little Miss Margaret. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred f. Potter. was seven
years old Wednesday and the occasion
was observed by a supper given to few
Of her playmates. There was g birthday
cake. and candles. and lot of good
things and the supper was followed by
games and a general good time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Mahan Trial to jury Today.

Bennington. VT. Jan. 16-The third
week of the trial of Alfred Mahan Of
North Bennington. who is accused of
the murder of his 4-year-old niece,
closed Thursday with the completion
of two of the arguments in the case.
The remaining arguments will be
made tomorrow morning and it Is ex-
pected that the case will reach the
jury some time during the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
ALL LANDS LOST.
British Ship fairfield Lost off West
Coast Of Vancouver.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 16.-The British
ship fairfield from Liverpool ~
Seattle Is believed to have gone down
with all on board. off the west coast
Of Vancouver island. \ wireless mes
sage reports that the vessels deck
house and several empty boxes washed
ashore Thursday morning. The ships
captain ia S. \. Anderson and his wife
and family probably We're on board. In
all about 80 persons were aboard the
shin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

F. s. Smith q Co. are going through
their stock and making havoc with
prices Of lots of goods they propose to
sell. The scribe saw them hard AZ
work, and while he is used to mark
Towns" this is narkdown, with a
vengeance. The big ad. which will ap-
pear later on will give details and they
are amazing, one-half. one-fourth and
cftimes two-thirds Of former prices cut
oft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
Home Endorsement for TAFT

Cincinnati. o.. Jan. 16.-Secretary of
War William H. Taft received a home
endorsement for the Presidential NOM
nation when the Republican execu-
tive committee of Hamilton county. at
a meeting today. formally commended
his candidacy in issuing call for Sc
lection of delegates to the state con-
yentiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The Snow-Hazzard shoe factory was
shut down yesterday forenoon owing TO
the breaking OF the rope drive transmit
ting the power from one building to tn,
other. Tie breakdown occurred a few
minutes after the factory started up yes
terday morning and the repairs were
made in time to start mp again at |
O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Dr. Scion Merrill returned yesterday to
Elizabeth. N. ]. He Is connected with
hospital work in that city. He was ac-
companied by his mother. Mrs Stephen
Merrill. who goes to Manay unk. Pa. TO
make her home with her daughter. Mrs
HAYES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Portland. Me. Jan. fitzpatrick
Plunkett, 20 years Of age, prominent
as a member and officer Of the State
organization of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. died suddenly today from
paralysis. Mr. Plunkett was born in
Ireland, but came to Portland so years
ago. a widow survives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Tax Collector Haines D. Wells is send
ing out notices this week 10 delinquent
poll tax payers of 1907. requesting them
to pay their taxes before Feb. Is and save
further costs. Miss Josie Varney is as
sistirg him in preparing and sending out
the notices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The Nevada State Senate adopted a.
resolution Thursday petitioning the
field until the Legislature can by the
passage of q law provide either for a
police force or some other method of
maintaining the peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The "Vesca" olive oil c. II. Beane
sells looks like purity Itself. and the
increasing sale attests the high opinion
the public have Of il. Olive oil Is be-
coming q household necessity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
John X. Hamilton Hangs Himself.

Sabattus. Me-, Jan. 1G.-John X.
Hamilton. aged 81. long resident OF
this place, committed suicide this AZ
ternoon by hanging. He was veteran
of the Civil War. and it is believed
that his mind had become unbalanced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The P. r. w. Whist Club met yester
day afternoon with Mrs. Sidney @. Deck
er. There was full attendance Of the
club membership and some good scores
were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Bert Marston. who has been work
ing at Winthrop for several months
was in the city yesterday on his way
to his old home at Freeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17
GARDINER.
telephone 1914.

Gardiner citizens will confer q favor BY
leaving or telephoning items of news In.
terest to the Journals Gardiner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

BY i vote Of -. to 2HS. the French
Chamber q Deputies Thursday decii
e'l tr place The income tx measure i'll
tie tir>; place on ;hc Parliamentary
program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Seven Migrants were lodged at the po-
lice station last night. Two OF them
claimed to have walked from Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The first of r series of Masonic assem-
blics will be held in Banquet room room.
Masonic hall. Wednesday, Jan. %. Dane
ing from to T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

The Columbia Hockey Team defeat-
ed Dartmouth to Thursday night at
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Miss Ethel Jones, daughter Of a. Fl.
Jones, Farmingdale is quite sick at
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Mrs. William Perkins went to New
York Yesterday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Shaffer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Levi Hart went yesterday to Boston,
where he has secured employment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-17

Charles Field of Belfast was in the
city yesterday on insurance business.
Yellowstone monitor., 1908-04-30

flour and find out how easy it is to
make good bread. For sale by Glen
dive Mercantile Co. 6tf
The Eastern Star has nine candi-
dates for initiation this evening at
a special meeting. Floral work will
be special feature of the evening
and a banquet will be served.
Geo. Williams, deputy sheriff of
Sidney, arrived Tuesday, bringing
IN Simon Riddle from that place,
the latter being recently convicted
of blind pigging.
Mrs. j. NJ. Rapelje and children
left last Friday evening for Hunter S
Hot Springs to join Mr.. Rapelje, who
Yellowstone monitor., 1908-04-30

The value of the Monitor
brand sheet was forcibly illustrated
this week, when three cases of stock
recovered through it's medium were
reported to this office Not often
does week pass, that one or more
such cases are not reported here
The Enterprise Furniture Com
pany wishes to announce that they
are prepared to do undertaking and
embalming. Our equipment, includ-
ing funeral car, is entirely new and
is strictly up-to-date. The most
careful attention will be given to
any work entrusted to us.
Remember you get a written
guarantee that it will not hurt the
Yellowstone monitor., 1908-04-30
had been at the noted resort for seve-

had been at the noted resort for seve-
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raj days.
Chas. McCrossen left SATURDAY. last
for St. Paul, where he expects to pur-
chase large number of cows, which
will be let out on shares for the bene-
fit of the Gate City Creamery.
ia. Mitchell and w. W. Scott ex-
pect to open up a moving shooting
gallery in about ten days, on the
site next to the Jordan Hotel which
Mr.. Scott occupied as a gallery last
year.
We can save you from four to five
dollars on every set of harness you
buy of us and we also give you free
of charge a nice pair of fly nets
worth two dollars anywhere. The
Rec Hive Off
If you are going to buy a wagon,
why not buy good one? Peter Schut-
tier wagons are the best. We have
other makes and they are pretty good
! too at much lower prices. Glendive
Mercantile Co. ss6tf
| T. A. Kemmis who went to Glen
dive the latter part of last week to
purchase an automobile. returned
with it Sunday. He made the trip
in four hours. That's going some. -
Sidney Herald.
Yellowstone monitor., 1908-04-30

Visiting cards of all sizes neatly
printed at the Monitor Office.
Phone 120.
Fred Yale of Fallon was in this
week and reported sixty acres al
ready plowed and planted.
DR.. A. L. Hammered has been call
ed to Sidney by reports of small
pox case in that village.
Buy a Schuttler wagon and save
horse flesh. For sale by Glendive
Mercantile Co. 6tf
Go to Booen & Wings photograph
gallery for fine photographs, finish
ed promptly. One block back from
Jordan Hotel. 492t
The city police force is making
use of few available hoboes by
putting them at work cleaning up
the streets.
Individual lambing tents will save
enough lambs in three days to pay for
themselves. Order now from the Glen
dive Mercantile Co. 6tf
A meeting of the Gun Club has
been called for Miskimen Hall on
Thursday evening next, May 7th, at
8 o'clock.
J. B. Nation, Wibaux Block, is the
only land attorney in Miles City max
ing a speciality of land Office practice
and contest cases. 1874
Yellowstone monitor., 1908-04-30

Frank Griffith and wife returned
the latter part of the week from an
extended visit at Chicago and west
ern points.
Mr.. Gillespie of the firm of Hax-
by & Gillespie, architects and super
intendents of Fargo, is here on
business.
Mr.. Donohue and George Twible
left this morning in the auto of the
former to investigate 3case of small
pox in the Big Dry country.
Three days showed an apprecia-
BILE precipitation at the Tokna wealth
er station last week. Three days
were clear and four cloudy.
Jack O'Rourke of Billings stopped
off this week to visit friends. He
has been in Chicago and St. Paul for
two months.
Rev. Father Pauwelyn of Glen
dive will say Holy Mass in the Ridge
lawn Schoolhouse on Sunday Morn
ing, May 10, 1908.
Demar Brothers of Tacoma Wash
ington have arrived in the city,
and expect to open ur
candy manufacturing establish
ment and bakery in the near future.
After you have tried all others or
der 5O-pound sack of Gold Heart
Yellowstone monitor., 1908-04-30

One dollar will get a neat rig at
Gllmore's Livery. 4t6p
Orville Jones was a city visitor a
few days ago.
Old papers for sale at the Monitor
Office.
Meddie Simard was up from New
Ion last week.
W. B. Shepherd was a city soiourn-
er this week.
August Hamelau was city visit
or this week.
Tom Niece of Enid was recently
shaking hands with local friends.
C. C. Narum was up from New
lon Tuesday.
Robt. McNeilley was a Tuesday
visitor in the burg.
If you have any news items call up
the Monitor Office, Phone 120. Give
Us the facts and we will do the rest.
Mrs. Ellen Gleason entertained
the Whist Club at her millinery par
lors last week.
See Hill & Miller over the First
National Bank for bargains in city
real estate. Phone 1876. 43 If
Mrs. w. w. Berry of Helena has
been visiting Glendive relatives for
several days.
Speaking of Post Cards. The
largest line in town to be found at
Burk's.
w. B. Shepherd was in from the
Thurston ranch the fore part of the
week.
One of the best meals in the city
can be secured at the Riverside
Restaurant. 15tf
Miss Alice Demer is home from
the Twin Cities, where she has been
attending school.
Buy your tents and wagon covers
at store where you can save some
money. That store is the Bee Hive
L. T. Cushing and J. A. Penning
ton are among the last to report the
purchase of autos.
Have you visited the white good:
sale at the GIeadive Mercantile Com
panY's store this week? lot
August Ritz represented Red
Water in this thriving burg a short
time ago.