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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-18
STRAUGHN, IND.

Straughn, Ind, Feb. 1S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Lee Jenkins and son of New Cas-
tie, were guests of home folks Sunday.
Mrs J. c. Hasketts brother from
Forest. o.. has been spending several
days with her.
Mrs. Tross Lamberson of Richmond.
Ind. came Saturday to spend the day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Henderson,
but took very sick and had to return
home at noon.
The young people of the Straughn
Christian church, have organized a Y.
p. c. f. with Miss GOldie Moore as
president and Miss Ruby Gauller as
sistant. An interesting meeting was
held Sunday evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-18
NEW CASTLE HAS
MILITARY FEW R
New Armory Erected and
Company Organized.

New Castle. Ind, Feb. 1S.-With the
possible exception of Battery A of In
dianapolis, the New Castle company of
the Indiana National Guard has the
finest armory of any similar company
in the state. officers and members Of
other companies who have visited the
local armory are warm in their praise
Of the quarters provided by the state
for the new company. which was only
recently organized here. 1t occupies
the entire fourth floor of the Maxim
building and is uneXcelled for drilling
purposes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-18
jACKSONBURG, IND.

Jacksonburg, Ind. Feb. 1S.-Nr. J.
J. Miller is i'll.
Mrs. Gilbert Wright and daughter
spent Sunday with relatives at Cam
bridge City.
Rev. Cross filled his regular appoint.
ment here at the Christian church Sat.
urday evening and Sunday.
Mr.. Harry Underwood was home
over Sunday.
Mr.. Hinson has sold his residence To
Mr.. Chas. Miller.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-18
NEW PARIS, OHIO.

New Paris. O.. Feb. 1S.-Mr. and
Mrs Adam Reid are parent of a baby
girl. born Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oler NicOdemus and
family, of West Alexandria. spent
Sunday with l.. J. Reid and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mcneil, spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. NJ. Ar
mold.
The Rev. Johnson of Converse, Ind,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-18
CENTERVILLE, IND.

Centerville. Ind, Feb. 1S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Il, J. Dearborn entertained on
Sunday. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs Isaac Miller and daughter Helen,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
DIED AFTER He
SAID SOLDIERS
HAD BEATEN HIM
Kings County Coroner to In
veStigate Remarkable Story
of Andrew Peterson.

Coroner Brewer, Of Kings county will
institute an Investigation tonight into
the circumstances surrounding injuries
received by Andrew Peterson. ships
carpenter, on Nov II, which caused his
death to-day in Long Island College
Hospital. y dozen or more witnesses
have been subpoenaed, but their names
have been suppressed.
Peterson worked on board the steam
freIEhter Bnlka, which was lying in
November az Pier 49, Atlantic Basin He
was found on the pier by watchman,
unconscious and With his clothes drip
ping wet. At the hospital IL was found
that he had fracture Of the skull.
Peterson revived sufficiently to tell a
remarkable story. He said that H..
went to Governors Island alone lie
night before in a rowhoat to take pagt
in prearranged arudEe fight with a
soldier. As he stepped ashore, he said
half a dozen men jumped on him and
began to heat him over the head with
soOme heavy blunt object
Fearing he would be murdered. Peter
son said, he ran 10 the seaWan and
leaped into Buttermilk Channel. swim
ming clear across to Brooklyn. AS he
drew himself up on the pier alongside
his ship he dropped unconscious and lay
for twenty~four hours before he was
discovered.
Peterson did not give the name of the
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
'HURRY-UP' JURY
TO GET NO FEES
AS PUNISHMENT
Justice Crane Fines Twelve
$40 Each for Agreeing
to Disagree"

With much the same embarrassed ex-
preston on their faces that spreads over
the countenance OF an erring schoolboy
called TO account. eleven of the twelve
hurry up" Queens County Jurors who
were ordered by supreme Court Justice
Crane to report for punishment in his
court at Flushing, l., l.. filed into the
tribunal this morning to hear their fate.
The twelfth OF the dozen, who, accord
ing to one OF them. agreed 20 disagree"
so that they could hurry to dinner. was
represented by his wife. who was in
court with physicians certificate to
the effect that c. NJ. Offray her hus-
band. Il salesman. OF Flushing, was too
Ill to appear
Attorney Williams. representing the
embarrassed jurors. explained that two
pockets OF one OF the jurors and an
imperative demand from his wife not
to fail to show up on time to escort her
there was behind the trouble.
Mr.. Williams said he understood that
the Justice was about to fine the men
for contempt of court
Nothing OF the kind" replied Justice
Crane, they have fined them selves
he attorney lIltn pltaueu tnat SIX
of the jurors had never served before
and then introduced the theatre ticket
excuse.
II am sorry for these jurors" said the
Justice, as they squirmed before the
battery OF eyes in the crowded court
room. They are, as you say, all well
known Queens County men. l can only
take into consideration here. however,
the dignity of the law. They have each
worked five days on this case. l will
therefore impose a fine OF $40, which en-
braces their fees for that time, and al
low the fees"
Here Justice Crane scrut!nized the red
cared twelve with Qu!zzical expression.
Il would add" he said. slowly. that
a the holiday season is now drawing
near. and there are various expenses
that every man has to incur at this
time. that If any OF the jurors feels IL
would he 4 great hardship for him TO
part with $40 he may see me privately
and explain his reasons for asking me
to forego the fine
The case the jurors who were in
such hurry were trying was the
S25. 900 suit of Mrs. Sarah T Trieber
against the New York and Queens
County Electric Railroad Mrs. Trie-
bers husband. she claimed was killed
by car of the company in january,
1907
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
CONGRESS RECORD BROKEN.

WASHINGTON, Dec u.-When the
legislative appropriation bill was called
pu in the House of Representatives to-
day by Mr. Bingham, of Pennsylvania,
the extraordinary situation was pre-.
scented that for the first time in twelve
years no general debate was asked for.
Even the first reading OF the bill was
dispensed with by unanimous consent.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
JAMES MCCREERY 4 GO.
2.3rd Street 34th Street

MEMS SLIPPERS. In Both Stores.
Tan and Black "Faust' Slippers.
800 pair
Brown Ooze Opera Slippers, $50 "
Tan and Black " $50
Cherry Kid Slippers, with Patent
Leather trimming. 800 pair
Tan Seal Opera Slippers, 500
Patent Leather Pumps. so
Boys and Youths Patent Leather
Pumps. $50 and 500 pair
Boys Black and Tan Slippers.
LIS pair
These Slippers made of the best
materials, are soft and flexible and
highly recommended for Holiday Gifts
Ladies' Slippers for evening dress.
$50 to 1900 pair
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
DEP'TS. In Both Stores.

Complete Assortment of Imported
and Domestic Leather Novelties, Brass
Desk Requisites and Nickel Novelties.
Writing Paper, Hand painted Cal
endars and Christmas Cards. Paper
covered boxes holly design.
25c, SOC, 75c and LOO
Leather Bridge-Whist Sets, with two
decks of cards and score. 100 to 3.75
Portfolios LOO 500
Writing Cases, with ink we'll and
blotting pad. 200 to 6.75
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
BOYS CLOTHING DEPT'S In Both Stores.
Holiday Gifts for BOYS.

Holiday Gifts for Boys.
Silk Four-n-h hand Scarfs. A large
assortment of shades and patterns. 25c
Blanket Bath Robes Blue, red and
grey figures on contrasting backgrounds.
Size s to Is years. $50, SIS and $50
Hockey and Toboggan Knitted Caps.
SOC and 90
On Saturday, December the 18th.
Sale of Norfolk, Derby and Double
Breasted Suits. Size s to 10 years.
AIS, 600 and 80
values 600, $50 to 1900
Refers, buttoned to neck, we'll
tailored. Size 3 to S years. SIS
value $50
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
LACE NECKWEAR DEP'TS.

ACE NECKWEAR DEP'TS. In Both Stores.
Novelties in Women's Neckwear for
Holiday Gifts; suitably packed in boxes
for presentation.
Irish Crochet and Fancy Lace Stock
Collars, Bows and Jabots. Real Lace
Collarettes, Berthas, Barbs Fichus and
Blouseso
Scarfs for evening and street wear.
Irish Crochet Dutch Collars, " Glib
son Stocks and Jabots.
1.95, 2.95 to 4.o5
Novelty Lace Yokes. ..... Csc each
values $50 and IFS
"Drectoire Girdles, various pat
terms and colors. 1.o5
values 29s, $50 and 395
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-11
MISSES SUIT DEP'TS. In Both Stores.

Blue and Black Cheviot Suits Gored
skirt; So inch coat, satin lined. Sizes ii
and 16 years. 1880
Full length Empire Coats, lined with
satin to waist. Made of mixed materials.
Sizes IA and 1o years. $50
Satin Princess Dresses, with tucked
yoke and sleeves gsred skirt. Sizes IA
and 1o years. 1880
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
BIDDEFORD.
Horigan, DEM Ind, Elected BY 16 and
Six of Seven Wards.

BiddefoId. Me, March 9.-Democrats
and Independents today not only re-
tanned control of city affairs but elect
ed Cornelius Horigan mayor and ad-
ded two wards to the four held last
year. Horigan, who is a member of
the Maine Legislature. defeated George
b. Goodwin, the Citizen Republican
nominee by 16 plurality.
Last year Horigan was vanquished
by Mayor Littlefield by three votes.
HoriSan today received 1928 against
l212 for Goodwin. The Democratic>In-
dependent combination was success
full in every ward except Ward /. The
Republicans made every effort to car
ry the day, but failed
The aldermen elected were: Fred F..
Staples (Cit-Rep), Napoleon Menard,
Clarence f.. Richards, Louis B. Laus-
Ter. John f. II. Townsend, Michael
Cleary and William H. Hooper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
BELFAST,
Mayor Hanson, Dem., Reelected
Three of Five Wards Democratic.

Belfast, Me, March 9.-Belfast as a
result of today's election, stays in the
Democratic column, both as regards
the head Of the ticket and the city
government and ward officers. Mayor
Edgar F.. Hanson was reelected by "a
plurality over Tileston f. Wadlin (R).
The Vote was: Hanson, $50; Wadlin
b33 Lest year Mayor Hanson won out
by AZ votes and the same number of
wards We're Democratic three out of
five. The closest voting was in Ward
.. where Byron T. Rogers, Democrat,
defeated his Republican opponent by
one vote. and Ralph /. Morse, Repub-
lican candidate for councilman on
the ticket elected, on the face of the
returns Won by one vote. 1t was an
nounced there would be a recount of
the vote thrown for the latter position.
The aldermen elected were: Frank
Fl. Mayo. George B. Dyer and Byron
#. Rogers, Democrats); Edwin L..
Frost and Willis S. Hatch, (Republi-
canS).
The recount of votes thrown for the
councilman in Ward 5 did not change
the result as first reported 1t was de-
cided TO be unnecessary to recount the
close vote for alderman in the same
ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
DERELICTION IN DUTY.
Herman Ridder Brings Charge Against
Census Director North.

New York. March 9.-Charges of Of
fetal dereiction in duty are made
against S n d. North. director of the
census, in a letter which has been sent
to President Roosevelt by Herman
Ridder, president of the American
Newspaper Publishing Association. Mr..
Ridder charges that in letter written
to Representative Dalzell on the suo-
iect of news print pa Der prices for
period of Is years, Director North gave
n series of False and misleading
figures He charges that the director
failed to exercise diligence in seeking
for information, and that he used
worthless and secondary sources of in
formation.
",That letter has been used on the
floor of Congress as an Official publ
cation SAYS Mr. Rider, in his COM
munication to the President and that
whether intentional or not, he mas
served the purpose of group OF COM
binations which are aiming to add $780,
OOO, 900 per annum to the burdens OF
printers and publishers
He points out that in Director
North's letter there is lapse of three
years for the period from Jan, 1, 1897
to Jan. /, 1900. when paper dropped &c
s32 a ton, or SIS less than the present
asking price Mr. Ridder says that II
those three years 80 mills We're merged
into the International Paper Co. The
letter saws also, that THE lowest price
appearing anywhere in that extraor-
binary compilation of the director OF
- tnn
the lowest price at which paper mas
been sold in New York and That Nc
books of any large paper manufactures
will show such prices as are credited
by Director North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
GOTH CONGRESS-.

Washington, March 9.-Senator
Bailey of Texas, a member of the fin
ance committee which reported the
Aldrich currency bill. today held the
attention of his colleague and visitors
who crowded the galleries of the Sem
ate for over two hours with a speech
in opposition to that measure. When
he concluded his address he was greet
ed by a storm of applause and senators
from both sides of the chamber as we'll
as many members of the House crowd
ed about him to extend their congratu-
latiOnS.
The Senate also spent over an hour
in debating the Frye bill providing that
materials and supplies shipped from
the United States for the Panama canal
shall be transported only in American
vessels
Resolutions of sorrow upon the an
nouncement of the death OF Rep
Adolph Meyer of Louisiana were
adopted and at 4.30 o'clock the Senate
| adjourned as a further mark of re-
| spect to his memory.
The House was in session but a lew
minutes, adjourning at 1912 +. NJ, up
on announcement of Mr.. Meyers death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
PITTSFIELD.
TOWN MEETING.
Many Ladies Attend and Show Mucn
Interest In the Proceedings.

The annual meeting of the town OF
Pittsficld was held in Union hall Mon
day. There was Il good representation
of the voters OF the town. "A large
number of ladies were present, occu-
pying the gallery. The meeting was
called to order by Town Clerk T. Il.
C;atcheu and ]. w. Manson was chosen
moderator and presided at the meet
ing which was carried along without
any hitch and was one of the shortest
held in late years, the meeting belng
adjourned little after the noon hour.
The board of selectmen and nearly
all the other officers who had served
during the past year were Reelected.
Those elected are: Town clerk, L. Il.
Getchan; sclectmen, w. NJ. Osborne,
s. H. Frost and T.. H. Pencil; asses
sors and overseers of the poor, Os-
borne, Frost and Pennell; treasurer, II.
F. Libby; water commissioner, A. II.
Burse: town agent, L. A. Anderson;
road commissioner, A. L. Randlett;
auditor, o. II. Drake
T. w. Briggs was reelected as trus-
tee of the Pittsfield Public library and
Prof +. u. Landman was reelected
member of the school board L. NJ.
Griffin was elected one of the water
commissioners to fill the place of 7.
c. I.ancey, whose term expired.
The collection of taxes was given to
the lowest bidder, Frank Weeks, who
hid 10 mills Mr.. Weeks was also elect
ed constable. The appropriations:
Support of schools, $4,000: Free Pub
lie library, 1910; building and repairing
of sewers, $500; care and improvement
of cemeteries, 5000; breaking of roads,
s1S0G; hydrant rental and service pipes.
$500; sidewalks, $1,000; abatement and
discounts on taxes, $500; interest on
towns Indebtedness, $1,000: permanent
Improvement of the main highways,
$1S9; to straighten and gravel side
walks on east side of Hartland ave
nue. from G. d. Lancaster's residence
to schoolhouse, 500; to build a gravel
sidewalk from corner Of North Ian
cev street and Hunnewell avenue along
said avenue to Detroit street, 5000:
permanent improvements on the road
| leading from Black brook westerly to-
wards the residence of F. w. Brooks
$500; metal markers for graves of SOL
uieIS, @loo, " pay UHHtttieu piliS dp-
proved by A d. Keirstead for roads
and bridges in the years 1906. s1S9.4S;
support of poor. 5000; repairs of roads
and bridges, $500; purchase of school
text books, 5000; insurance and appli-
ances for school building, $500; re-
pair Of schoolhouses. $3.50; Free High
school, 5000; miscellaneous town
charges $500: Memorial day. SIS; SUI
| rerintendent of school, 5000: schoc
| board, $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
|. o. o. r. DISTRICT MEETING
Held Monday Evening With Plymouth
Lodge of Dexter.

Dexter, Me, March 9.-(SpeciaD.-A
district meeting of the Odd Fellows Of
central Maine was held this evening
with Plymouth Lodge, l. o. o. +. Sew
eral hundred delegates from surround
ing towns were here to attend the
meeting In connection with the Odd
Fellows district meeting the RebekahS
also held meeting. The latter order
used the Odd Fellows hall while the
subordinate lodges used the Grange
hall on Church street as Il meeting
place.
Delegates from Pittsfcld. Newport.
Carmel and Etna were present, as well
as d big delegation from the Corinna
lodge. All of the visitors returned
home on n special train late tonight.
There was degree work at both meet
inSs. The degree team Of the Etna
Lodge worked the Rebekah degree,
while the Odd Fellows degree team
from. the same place performed the
work at the Odd Fellows meeting.
Many prominent Odd Fellows were
present including Grand Master J. r.
Townsend Of Augusta.
a supper was served to the visitors
a o'clock in the l. o. O. F. banquet
hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
FREEPORT.
Republicans Elect OHcers-Anout
$1s,450 Appropriated.

Freeuort. Me-. March 9.-(SpeciaD.-
The Republicans were generally sue
cessful at the annual town meeting
TODAY. electing all their nominees with
the exception Of the member Of the
school committee, which was lost by
a narrow margin. All the other Off
GERS were elected by large maJorltles
The new officers are: George p. Coffin,
moderator: Robert f. Randall, town
clerk; Edmund Il. Mallett, Jarvis A.
Brewster and Horace Rogers. select
men: Willis II. Soule, treasurer; George
p. Coffin, auditor; Munroe V. Curtis.
member of school committee for three
years; Eben Patterson. collector OF
taxes. 1t was voted that all the
minor officers be appointed by the Sc
lectmen.
The following appropriations were
made: Electric lights, 5000; roads,
bridges and sidewalks, $500; State
road. s1795O; snow bills, $500: poor.
$1,000; contingent expenses. $1,000; wat
err rentals, $1,000; common schools,
$1,000; High school, $3.50: heating COM
mon schools, $500; heating High school,
$500: superintendent Of schools, 5000;
text books, $500; repairs to school
houses, $500; insurance on school
houses, $3.50; salary of members of the
school committee, 500: Memorial day,
s75; grading lot around soldiers mon
ument. 500; support of fire department.
including the purchase of new hose,
$500: B. II. Bartol library, $500; music
in the schools 5000; improving the san
itary condition of the High school
building, $500; copying town records,
500. The total appropriations amount
to $lS,452.50, which is $145250 less than
last year.
The reports Of the selectmen show
that while the bonded Indebtedness is
$1,000, the town has $762S.77 cash on
hand and it's total resources are
S2123.99 above the liabilities. The town
voted to deposit the $1,000 at per
cent. interest with which to pay the
bonds as they become due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
ESTRANGEMENT ADMITTED.
Harry Thaw Wants Reconciliation Blu,
Evelyn Wants Separation.

New York. March 9-Colonel Frank
lin Bartlett. the lawyer who has been
engaged by Mrs. William Thaw to as
sist in Strengthening out the troubles
of her son, H. *. Thaw is quoted as
making this statement tonight regard
ing the reported break in the relations
of Thaw and his wife, Evelyn Nesbit
ThaW:
The reports that have been printed to
the effect that Mrs. Evelyn Nesb;t Thaw
has been Swallowed for evidence in a d.
vorce proceeding, are without truth. Mrs
William Thaw is inclined to be fair and
Just with her sons wife. Insofar as |
am concerned as counsel for the mother,
L would not use any such means as are
suggested in these frequently printed Sto-
ri2s. 7 believe that Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw has every reason to expect consid-
GRAFTON in her treatment by myself as
counsel for Mrs. William Thaw
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw desires a
separation from her husband. and her
husband hopes that there will he a re-
Cancellation. There has been an en-
arrangement between them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

The oldest temple in the world has
been discovered by explorers eXcavat-
ing at Bismya. in central Babylonia
The walls OF the tower were uncovered
the summit was cleared, and the first
Inscription discovered upon the surface
was Il brick stamped with the name of
Dunei. OF 2150 r. c. A little lower ap-
poarcd crumpled piece of gold with
tie name 81 Naram Sin of $3.50 b. C.
Just below the level We're the large
square bricks peculiar to. Sargon Of $500
b. G. probably the first of the Semitic
kings of Babylonia. A large platform
was discovered two and a half yards
below the surface. constructed of the
peculiar convex bricks which were the
building material of $500 B. c.
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LEVI POND.
Continued from Page One)

country which extends from Grand
Falls upward for a hundred miles or
more. Mr.. Ponds work, in when ne
was aided by small army of men,
was to hurry the logs forward and Tor
his ability in this phase of the bust
ness he was celebrated.
Mr. Pond was the inventor of the
Pond sheer BOOM That is a cOntrivance
SO arranged that the influence OF the
current in the river will hold it in
such a position that the logs, coming
down the river with the tide, WILL
having struck it. sheer off in the de-
sired direction. The chief use of this
boom is to sheer the log off points and
bars. thus saving time, labor and eX-
DcnSe.
Pond took a conspicuous part in the
trouble which arose out of the desire of
two prominent lumber manufacturing
concerns at Van Buren, to boom the river
in order to hold the main drive while
they separated their own logs. Pond.
whose duty it was to see that the drives
were forwarded with all possible dispatch,
resented the interference and loss of time
and when the authorities failed to aid
him he took the law into his own hands.
For few days it seemed as though the
matter would develop into Il guerilla war
fare and the population of the upper
river sections We're thoroughly wrought
| up.
The climax came when one day Pond
came down the river with half score
| of trusted volunteers to cut the boom
| which had been swung across the river
| just above Van Buren,. The owners of
the boom were in readiness and when az
attempt was made babe Mr.. Pond to de-
| sist threatening his life and backing W
| their threats with rifles levelled at his
person. Pond retreated, only to return
a little later and defying his opponents
| dynamited the boom in the face of tho
| threats and the show of firearms.