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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
From the I'd District Con-
gressionaI Race.
Bath Republican City Committee
Endorses Hon. H. N. SeWaII.
{. S. Crosby Of Bath Latest to An.
nounce Candidacy.

Bath, Me, March 2S.-(Special)-
Hon. L. W. Hyde announced early this
morning that he should withdraw
from the contest for the I'd district
Congressional nomination. The news
Of Mr.. Hyde's withdrawal from the
Congressional race in the I'd
District will be received with surprise
by the voters of the city of Bath and
Sagadahoc county, where he was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28

considered the strongest candidate yet
announced. 1t is freely admitted that
the delegates from Sagadahoc were his
for the asking but he has considered
the proposition from an unselfish point
Of view. While it is true that he could
go to the convention with an undivided
county delegation. he realized that he
did not have the strength Of his friend
Mr.. Sewall in the northern counties.
which the latter has earned through
four terms of valuable Legislative
service Therefore rather than play
the part of "the dog in the manager"
Mr.. Hyde decided to withdraw from
the contest and throw his entire
strength in Sagadahoc county for the
support of Mr.. SeWall.
Mr.. Hyde's entire political career has
Continued on Page Five)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
Boston Forecast.

Boston and vicinity: Saturday in
creasing cloudiness, followed by rain;
Sunday fair; easterly to southerly
winds, increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
IN THE SENATE
The AIdrch Currency Bill Passed BY
Vote of AZ to 16.

Washington, March 27.-The Senate
devoted it's entire session today to a
consideration of the Aldrich currency
bill After further amending it was
passed by vote of AZ to 16. The Sem
ate adjourned until Monday.
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
Gov. Guild Continues to Gain.

Boston, March 27.-Dr. Winslow at
1880 P. NJ, sent out the following bull
letin: Gov. Guild has had good day.
His improvement continues"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-28
THE WEATHER.
RAIN-FAIR SUNDAY.

Washington, March 27-Forecast for
New England: Rain Saturday. Sun
day, probably fair increasing east
winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Movements Of Steam Yachts.

The steam yacht Gretchen. belonging
to Mayor Reyburn Of Philadelphia. re-
turned to port yesterday from a cruise
of about three weeks in North Carolina
waters. The yacht after leaving here
went to Norfolk. where she remained a
day or two, and from there went through
the Dismal Swamp canal and the Pasquo-
tank river to Durant's Island At the
mouth of the Pasquotank. where Mr.. Rey-
burn has a summer home. The yacht also
visited a number of other points In the
Carolina sounds. She will remain here. 1t
is stated. FOR about three weeks or .
month fitting out. and will then sail for
her annual summer cruise in northern
waters, and will not return to this city
until some time in the fall. The Gretchen
is berthed at her pier. foot of o street
southwest.
The steam yacht Gaivota. Capt. Davis.
will, it Is stated. leave here this week
for a trip to the mouth of the river. wifi
John R. Dos Passos. her owner. and q
party aboard. The Gaivota Is at anchor
In the harbor OF the foot of 10th street
southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

shaw. corroborated the testimony of her
brother She stated in addition that the
front door had been forced open.
The witness identified the prisoner as
the man she and her brother found on the
premises and also identified him as
man she had seen lettering about the vi
entity Of her home earlier in the even
ing
The last witness was John w. Ashe.
the fireman. He testified that Mrs. Brad
shaw appeared at No. truck house and
told what had occurred. He stated that
he Immediately telephoned the facts to the
second precinct and. accompanying Mrs.
Bradshaw. went to the assistant of Weir
The witness also testified to the finding
of the implement in the vacant lot. and
identified the prisoner as the man the
police placed in arrest
Known to Local Police.
DR.. Anderson first attracted the notice
of the local police about two years ago
when he was arrested by Detectives Par
ham and O'Brien for alleged false pre-
lenses. His arrest was brought about by
Mrs. Elizabeth Farrell, wife of David Far
rell. resident of Atlantic City. The ale
cation was that Anderson had obtained
$3.50 from her by representing he had
formed a company for the establishment
Of the Anderson Vapor Bath Santa
RUM" Mrs. Farrell charged that after
she had invested money in the project
she was told by Anderson to employ a
number of nurses. Mrs. Farrell and her
husband came here to find the physician.
Mr.. Farrell located him at a hotel. and.
1t is stated, gave him vigorous treatment.
The arrest of DR.. Anderson followed.
and several women reported that they
had subscribed to the stock of the pro-
posed sanitarium. Charges of false pre-
lenses were filed. but the cases were
never called for trial, the defendant being
released on bond in the sum of $500. De-
tectives Baur and Cornwell arrested An
derson the 21st of last January and charg-
ed him with practicing medicine without
a license. He was convicted and given a
sentence Of three months In the work.
house.
cinct. arrested Anderson the oath of last
June, and took him before the Police
Policeman Emanuel of the second pre-
Court to answer charge of having as
saulted a small child. The latter was the
daughter of the occupant Of house near
14th and X streets. where the defendant
occupied a room. At the time he said he
was a promoter. Deeds to several pieces
of property and thirteen pawntickets were
found in his possession. the tickets repre-
senting articles of but little value. He
was convicted Of the charge of assault
and given 364 days In Jail, being unable
to pay q fine of $500.
Although Anderson said his profession
was that of a physician. he was not as
signed to hospital work when he was re-
ceived at the local jail. He was put in a
cell and treated the same as the other
prisoners. His record as a prisoner was
good and he was given the benefit of the
five days good behavior allowance each
month. being discharged from custody
March rs. He did not attract the notice
OF the police again until yesterday morn
ing. DR.. Anderson says he is a native of
Virginia and that he has resided in sew
eral states, including New Jersey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Rockville and Vicinity.
ecial Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. May s. 1908.
The trial of the case of John w. Walker.
trustee. to break the will of Miss Rachel
d. Cooke Of Gaithersburg began in the
circuit court here yesterday. It Is con-
tended that the testatrix was mentally
unsound at the time the will was exc
cuted Under the provisions of the instru-
ment the bulk of the estate. which is
valued at about $4,000. goes to Randolph
Macon College upon the death Of Miss
Rachel D. Cooke. a niece of the testatrix
More than one hundred witnesses have
been summoned and the case has attract
ed widespread interest.
Mrs. Mary Taylor. wife Of Charles r.
Taylor. who resides near Hunting Hill,
this county, yesterday accidentally shot
and killed her fve-year-old daughter
Edna. The mother was endeavoring to
remove q cartridge from a parlor rife.
The little girl was holding her five
months-oid sister at the time and both
fell to the floor. While there seems to
be no doubt that the shooting was an
accident. states attorney Waters has or
dered an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
FISHES FOR MILK THIEF.
Experience Of New Yorker Gives
Hint to Other Victims.

NEW YORK, May 5.-With a spool.
a piece of thread and bottle
of milk Henry Cantrowitz of No. 31S
East Tooth street unraveled recently
murky mystery of theft and dis
appearance in a manner worthy Of the
late lamented Old King Brady in his
palmiest days. Proceeding by the induc-
tive method. the amateur crime detector
fastened the guilt upon Harry Woig of
1916 First avenue, and logged him into
the clutches Of the law.
Henry lives on the ground floor and Is
fond Of milk. This statement shows why
Henry lost his temper and called down
vengeance upon the milkman, until that
parsonage was able to prove conclusively
window sill.
Then Henry evolved a plan for the cap
ture of the thief. 1t was complex and
necessitated careful elaboration. but
put 1t into execution. He obtained a piece
of black thread. forty feet long. tied one
end to spool. and waited.
With his usual aggressive Sunday morn
the sill about four O'Clock. Henry was
still waiting. and stealthily approaching
he tied the other end of the thread to the
metal clamp of the milk bottle. Then he
retired to his bedroom. placed the spool
carefully upon the table before him and
fixed his gaze upon it. Again he waited.
Suddenly the spool moved slightly.
Got a bite-I mean hist" said Henry to
himself between clenched teeth.
With final hop that carried it of the
table the spool ran swiftly along the floor.
out into the parlor, over the window sill
and disappeared. But Henry was after it.
When he reached the sidewalk he saw It
babbling swiftly along the street and at
with bullying pocket who was making
toward Second avenue. Henry followed to
10th street. where he found Policeman
Nelson
do you see that spool?" asked Henry
of the startled policeman. II demand that
you arrest the man who Is dragging il
The wretch has my milk concealed about
his person."
II was so, ana later IN the Harlem court
ing overtures from Mulberry street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
PASTOR THtRTY-FoUR YEARS.
Rev. DR.. Josph T. Kelly Preache'
Anniversary Sermon.

Rev. DR.. Joseph T. Kelly. pastor of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, last Sunday
morning celebrated the thirty-fourth anni-
versary of his pastorate.
Prefacing his discourse with the state
ment that 1t IL his custom to review
principles rather than years. and thank
ing the congregation for constant loyalty
and affection. he selected as his text
Luke xii:42. who then is the faithful
and wise steward?"
THE greatest and most important
thought which can possess a SOUL" DR..
Kelly said. lis that of the individual re-
lation to its Maker, All else Is dwarfed In
comparison. We I'LL the life stations in
which we are placed. carelessly or other
wise. in accordance with the manner in
which we exercise the imperial faculties
of thought and reflection. Why are we
placed here ana how shall we SO dis
charge the duties confronting us as to
make the most Of SELF and render an ade-
quate account Of stewardship?
These earthly lives not only touch
to enter into Gods thoughts and purposes
for men.
1.-THE universal truth applicable to all
is that God has vested In each individual
faculties. position. responsibility and
some measure of opportunity.
"Coincident With this truth is the fact
that such stsRArdship involves fidelity
and intelligent comprehension OF duty.
There is to be added an enlightened
conscience ana consecrated will to per-
form Gods work according to Gods
plan.
Three acts confront and stimulate
us in the dlschAree Of this stewardship.
God loves me. Nobody is 30 deeply
interested in the individual. his success
and development Is the one who assigns
the task and fts the responsibility to
the shoulders Of his servant.
God callb me. The vision Of the be-
yond-of the bounaiess--is In Gods pur-
pose for us. The King Of ages is neither
in his operations by the
Of earth or the cycles Of time.
Mercy and grace Are His attributes. and
under His guidance life abandons all that
E avors OF the tread mill and becomes i'm
bued with the eagle spirit.
God trusts me. In our keeping He
places the dearest interests Of the spirit
ual kingdom-the winning of souls There
ensues the intimate and confidential re-
lations which subsist between steward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
MRS. O. c. BADGERS DEATH.
Passes Away at Home Of Her Son at
Naval Academy.
specia1 Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 Inc Staf.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. May 5.-Mrs. Q. c.
Badger, mother of Supt. c. J. Badger of
Naval Academy, died here yesterday
Mrs. Badger. who was advanced In years.
had been in failing health for several
months, and her death was not unex-
pected.
She was the widow of Commodore Oscar
c. Badger. who died at Concord. N. H..
in 1899. after an active and distinguished
career in the navy. In addition to Capt.
Badger, superintendent of the academy.
she leaves one other child. who is Mrs.
Elliott. wife Of Brig. Cen George T: "a
liott. commandant of the United States
Marine Corps.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. but 1t is likely that the In
terment viii be made at Capt. Badgers
old home on the eastern shore of Mary
land or at Rockville. Montgomery county.
where Mrs. Badger had been living since
her husbands death until she came to
the home of her son some months since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
ROMANCE ENDS BADLY.
Pole Kills His Sweetheart and Her
Defender.

NEW YORK, May SIT was a year ago
yesterday that William Sekanski told An
ME kochona, as they were dancing at a
village festival in Poland that no good
would come Of her coquetry. They were
betrothed. and Sekanski protested against
her listening SO readily to the compli-
ments Of other SWANS.
Eventually Miss Kochona came to this
country to escape from her lover after
she had retracted the promise of her
hand. He followed, and last night shot
her dead in her home at No. 81 Kent
avenue. Williamsburg, He also shot
Michael Kirsain. whe sought to save
the girl. Kirsain died in the Eastern
District Hospital. A mob caught Sekan-
ski near the scene of his crimes, and
the police say a rope had been placed
around his neck by would-be lynchers
when he was rescued.
Miss Koehona had first gone to New
buryport, Mass, on arriving in this coun-
try nine months ago. and believed she had
heard the last of her lover. She was
returning from her place of employment
in Newburyport two weeks ago when
sekanski confronted her. He was over
joyed at the success OF the search which
She ran away from him to this city
and found refuge with former townsfolk
in the Kent avenue house. She was at
a loss to know how Sekanski traced
her here. but last thursday ne met her
in the street. accompanied her home
and engaged room from Natiewich.
He still insisted that she marry him.
High words passed between the couple
last night in the hallway Sekanski was
heard to exclaim:
You will marry me or no one.
The girl made a reply that was inau-
dible and few moments later her
screams aroused the household. Her cries
were followed by pistol shot and the
sound Of a falling body.
Michael Kirsain of Williamsburg was
cries, rushed into the hallway. He was
met by Sekansli, who fired at him. He
dropped beside the body Of the girl. with
a bullet in his abdomen.
Natiewich saw Sekanski leap over the
bodies of his victims and run to the street.
Natievfch. shouting for assistance, pur-
sued. Sekanski fed through Kent avenue
to North 9th street. Scores OF men had
joined IN the chase. At Wyethe avenue
two men tripped the fugitive, who had
carried his pistol throughout the flight.
Before Sekanski could recover himself
he was set upon from all sides. The
tidings that he had shot woman and
man spread swiftly. He was dazed by
kicks and blows Some nss. one brought Suad
He was being dragged along the pave
ment when policemen. with pistols
drawn. and swinging their clubs. fought
their way to Sekanski's side. unloosed the
rope and got him awa ray 10 ps satery. .u.,,e
station arrived and dispersed the crowd
Nearly 5000 men and women were as
sembled along North Sth and North 9th
streets when Capt. Dooley charged them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Pasadena. Cal. Tuesday last, were
held from her late residence in LeesburK.

Pasadena. Cal. Tuesday last, were
held from her late residence in Leesburg
Saturday afternoon. The services were
conducted by Rev. Pollock Gilmore Of
Richmond. Va. assisted by Rev. W. H.
Burkhardt OF Leesburg. The palibearers
were Messrs. w. NJ Wise, John H. alex
ander. Augustus Loughborough, Thomas
w. Edwards. Harry T. --arrison. b.
Powell Harrison Thomas M. Fendali. AL
of Leesburg. Laurence Lee of Shep-
herdstown. ". Va. and Julian Herbert
of Alexandria, Va. Interment was made
in Union cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur n. Chichester. IT..
who were married in Philadelphia. April
@, arrived Saturday evening at Wild
worthy. their home near here. Mrs. Chi
chester was formerly Miss Ethel Wister.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jones Wiser
Of Philadelphia.
Miss Belle McGili has returned from a
visit to Miss Polly Mason Of Washington,
D. C..
Mrs. W. w. Chamblin is a guest of
Mrs William Clement Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Presbyterian Assembly in Kansas.

i. KANSAS CITY, Mo-. May 5.-By far the
most important religious convention ever
held in this city will begin May 81. when
the 112th general assembly of the Pres
byterian Church Of the United States will
convene in Convention Hall and hold ses'
sions until June l. This general conyen-
ton of the Presbyterians will be the an
nual meeting of the church and the sec
ond reunion assembly since the consolida
ton of the Presbyterian and the Cumber.
land churches. Half Of the delegates to
the assembly will be laymen. Presby-
teries all over the country are now elect
ing commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

and master. Thus life takes on q deeper
and newer meaning. Its days and years
are passed under the spell ind inspiration
OF stewardship imposed by the wisdom
and love o. an unseen but ever-present
and watchful GUARDIAN
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Nav k-Nax
Crockett, Jr., fifteen months old, died at
Lewisburg yesterday of wounds inf1tcked
by q rooster. The child fesi IN the yard
and the rooster attacked him, sinking it,
spurs repeatedly into the child's head,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Mems American Watch.
with gold-tll1ed hunting
case: guaranteed % years:
Waltham or Elgin move
ment. Sale price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
ACCUSED OF HOUSEKEEPING
DIR. r. L. ANDERSON HELD FOR
ACTION OF GRAND JURY.
Witnesses Testify That Defendant
Attempted to Forcibly Enter
Residence Of A. Weir.

DR. Robert L. Anderson was ar
raigned before Judge Kimball in the Po-
lice Court today on a charge of attempt
ing to forcibly enter the residence of
Alexander Weir. 45 NJ street, early yes
terday morning. The hearing was brief,
only three witnesses testifying. The de-
PENDANT was held in $1,000 bond fer the
action of the grand jury. He denied the
allegation and during the proceedings
counsel for the defense expressed a de-
sire to call witnesses in his behalf. but
the request was not granted, as the hear
ing was merely preliminary.
The first witness was Alexander Weir
jr.. who stated that he was on his way
home from the Union station with his
sister, Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw of New
York city, when he encountered q
stranger in the vestibule of his home as
he was preparing to open the door. The
time, the witness stated. was between
1 o'clock am. and 30 o'clock am.
The witness said that as soon as he
saw the man he demanded to know his
business and received an evasive reply
Weir then grabbed the intruder and tax
Anderson. recognizing him because of
previous, business relations with the wit
ness father. -. 49, ...
Demands an Explanation.
Young Weir demanded an explanation
a second time. he said. and receiving
none instructed his sister to summon, POI
lice assistance. Mrs. Bradshaw proceeded
in the direction Of No. truck house and
Weir and the prisoner followed. the for
mer holding the latter by the shoulder
When they reached the darkest part of
the street young Weir stated, Anderson
reached to hip pocket as though to
produce a. weapon. $50 +.
Here, cut that out. want a square
deal from you and no foolishness," the
witness testified he said to the prisoner
I'm doing nothing" was Anderson's
reply, but he continued to feel in the hip
pocket. The witness then stated that he
scuff1ed with the prisoner. who pulled a
long piece of metal from his pocket and
threw 1t onto a vacant lot close by.
About that time the patrol wagon from
the second precinct, with Policeman
Lephfew in ii. and Mrs. Bradshaw and
Fireman John w. Ashe arrived, and
Anderson was arrested.
The witness and Ashe searched the lot
and found what was thought to be q
burglars new Jimmy but which proved
an ordinary packing box opener.
The second witness. Mrs. Sarah Brad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Mems Hunting or Open
face American Watch;
lax gold-alled case. guar
anteed twenty-five years;
Waltham or Elgin move
ment. Sale price,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

SAN FRANCISCO. May 5.-Ffre last
night destroyed property in the block
bounded by Market. Geary and Kearney
600. It started in the kitchen Of the Men
tone restaurant. The buildings were one
story. Of wood. built since the big fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

granted Count Okuma, leader Of the pro-
pressive party, $4,000 for the fund of
the Waseda University. in recognition of
his services in the interest Of national
education
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
News Of Leesburg.

LEESBURG. Va. May 5. 1908.
Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Charles p. Janney. who o.ed y
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1908-10-09

mr. manner ever be hy-
,o1bacs,.d or aiienated. PROVINCES; Hiic
.ysr that the revenues OF sai1 o.
Belt Railroad OF the CT OIL 49, ex-
leans. after the deduction VI r,,ton
nenses of maintenance al opsI ,hc
sbaII he and remain. pledged t"r una
na ynent Of the bonds IL pl ~ u AZ
Interest. the issue of which Is ns he
authorized; to such exert as may
necessary under this Act. 80, etc
Section 8. Be Il further enacted
THAT All the provisions of this Ac' ST.
constitute a contract be Nrth "a. the
er of the bonds Issued thtreuhos -
state of Louisiana. the CITY OF ~"
orleans and the Board OF Commission
ers of the Port OF New Orleans. 40
section g. Be 10 further enactee, -.
That at the congressional T,as.
be held in this State on the tlrst ~.
day after the first Monday IN tne
month of November. 1905. the follo~.hs
to the Constitution OF ths
State OF Louisiana shall De suoIii''SU
to the electors. to-wit: .hou he
.-The City of New Orleans shaii w
authorized and empowered to issue w"
million csc. OOO. 900 Oo) dollars OF pohus
to be known as Public Bel i NaIli 90
Bonds of the City of New orleans loi
the purpose and under the proN', -,
and conditions set forth In the Ac. ~
the Legislature adopted 10 that cru
and for that purpose, at the reg u.ai
session of the Louisiana Gener5l IS
sembly for the year 1908, w hlcn sat !.
Act is hereby ratified and approvedi
and all provisions of the Constitution
of the State in conflict with the proyls-
ions OF said Act and of this amenumon.
are to that extent and Tor that pun
pose only repealed. -
Section 10. Be IL further enacted, etc;
That on the official ballots TO De useu
al said election shall be placed the
words. For the Public Belt Railroad
Bond Amendment" and the words;
90 gainet tho puhlfc Relt Railroad Bond
Amendments" and each elector shall In
dictate his vote on the proposed amend
ment as provided by the general cleo
tion laws of the State.
II. G.. DUPRE,
Speaker of the House of RepresentatIVes-
p. NJ. LAMBREMONT,
Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved July :. 1903
]. Y. SANDETS
Governor of the State OF l.oulsiahL
A true copy. JOHN T. MlClIFL.
Secretary OF ST tie