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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
BANKER CURTIS DE.
C|DES TO TELL TRUTH,
Expected Break With Morse Comes.
Curtis 0ver-certified $40,000,000
Of Checks at morSe'S Orders,

Now York, Oct. 27-The expected
split between Charles w. Morse, bank
promoter, tinancier and Ice trust" or
ganizer. and Alfred II. Curtis, president
of the National Bank of North Amer
lea, both of whom are under indict-
ments charging them jointly with vio-
lation OF the national banking laws,
came today with the swearing in of
Curtis as the first witness for the de-
fence. in the trial before Judge Hough
in the United states court here.
Before the beginning of Mr.. Curtis
examination the court had heard ar
eUments on behalf Of both defendants
on motions to dismiss the indictments
and ltai yielded on a few minor points,
diSiniasia" the counts charging conspir-
acy and misappropriation in one spe-
citc instance, but maintaining that the
counts charging over-certification,
making official reports missi pplication
and the use Of funds of depositors for
speculative purposes.
Before calling the former president
of tie suspended Bank Of North Amer
lea to the stand in his own behalf.
FcrlAcr J@dgc w. VI. *. Olcott. Cur
It's attorney announced that he had
persuaded his client to Tell all the
facts
My client hopes" said he, that his
testimony Will not injure any of the
other directors or officers who had to
do with the management of the affairs
Of the bank of North America. 1t is
not his purpose to point his finger at
any one Individual and say You did
it. rot L. He viii. however, tell the
facts and state things as they really
happened"
MIR. Curtis began his testimony by
relating his early career in the banking
business. He had started 10 years lat
er t. IL clerksEip in the Bank of the
state Of Ncw York. the institution
subsequently purchased By Morse and
Merged with the Bank of North Amer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
.50th ANNIVERSARY
Quiet|y0bserved by Presi-
dent at White House.
Jolly Family Dinner in the
Evening--No Guests Present.
Messages Of congratuIatIon by
Scores From All Over World.

Washington. Oct. 27.-Prssident
Roosevelt observed his 50th anniversary
today very simply. He attended to his
executive duties as usual and except
for the reception of delegation from
the Hungarian Club of New York and
the receipt of a large number of con-
gratulatory messages, some floral trib-
utes and gifts from the members of his
family. the day was the same to him
as any other day. Late in the after
noon the President went for a horse
back ride.
There was a jolly family dinner at
the White House this evening in hon
or Of the anniversary. No guests were
present
King Edward of Great Britain sent
one of the first congratulatOry mes
sages received. 1t said: 81 request
that you will accept my cordial con-
gratulations on the occasion of your
birthday, together with my best wishes
for your welfare and prosperity"
Governor Hughes of New York from
Catskill, \. -. telegraphed: "My
Continued on Page Three)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

lea Then he advanced through the
various grades to the position of CASH
Ter. in which capacity he had over
certified checks to the amount of $4O,-
100000, he declared.
Morse was at the time vice president
and director of the bank. During an
absence abroad, Mr.. Morse was deposed
by President Edwards. Upon his re-
turn he obtained control of the bank by
purchasing a majority of the stock
Mr.. Curtis recounted. and after GUST
ing Edwards, installed Curtis as prcsi-
dent. Morse, the witness testified, car
ried q balance of between 100000 and
$500 with the bank and had brought
great many customers and depoSitOrs
to II. When the Carroll loan on 1000
shares # Ice had come up for renewal
In the name of Braun of Primrose &
Braun. Mr.. Morse had instructed him,
the witness said. to put it through, tell
ing him that he would stand back
of it and guarantee it. At the time,
Curtis testified, he supposed Morse to
be very rich man, having heard his
wealth estimated at 500 900 O0o 1t was.
therefore, not extraordinary, he
thought, that he should accept MorseS
guarantee as fully protective.
The witness :hen went into details
relative to the transactions whereby
2G00 of the 400C shares of Ice securities
held by the bank had been sold to
Mrs. Gelshenen and later disposed OF
by her at a profit of $24,5S0 The re-
naming 1000 shares had netted a profit
of s24,5S0 and this Mr.. Morse had turr.
ed into the bank. refusing to accept it
for himself, although clearly entitled to
it.
Other loans with Ice stock as collat-
eral had been made by the witness. he
declared. notably those to Davidson
Brown, but always upon the recon-
mandatiOn of Mr.. Morse and after he
Continued on Page Five)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
STRIKE NEARING END
Is Opinion of Papermakers' President
At Rumford Falls.


Rumford. Me, Oct. 27.-The report
that the papermakers employed in the
independent mill of the oxford Paper
Co. held meeting Saturday and took
action on a sympathetic strike was
denied tonight by President Chris
Burt of the local union of the paper
makers. Regarding the strike in the
mills of the International Paper Co,
Pres. Burt said he felt it is nearing
an end because the supply of paper is
becoming short and the publishers
will require the manufacturers to pro-
duce supply, thereby forcing the
manufacturers to give in. He added
that the union men will hold out I'M
til death"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Budapest newspapers announce
that the Countess Szechenyi, formerly
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, has given birth
to a daughter.
The death of Cardinal Matthew at Lon
don Monday and of Cardinal Salvador
Casanasy Pages at Barcelona Tuesday
brings the vacancies in the Cacred College
to "A. thus making it more probable that
the next Consistofy will be held in De-
cember for the creation of new cardinals.
Reliable Vatican authorities consider It
certain that two American cardinals will
be appointed at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
Poverty Of Lord and Lady
Curzon Is Appalling.
Living on $4,000 Income, Plus
Interest on S1,700,000.
Interesting Facts About the Joe Lsl-
ter Failure and Family Affairs.

Chicago, Oct. 27.-Revelations Show
ing the poverty Of Lord and Lady Cur
Zon, who was Mary Letter, after their
return from India, where they had
ruled over millions OF subjects in regal
sp,endor and disclosure of the actual
sum, 100000 that Joe" Letter drop
ped in his famous plunge in the wheat
pit. were made public for the first
time yesterday in the suit OF Hugh
Crabbs against the Zeiglsr Coal Co.
for SAG, on trial in Judge Eberhardt"s
court.
Because of Letters unfortunate spec
uiation. as was shown. his allowance
is now only $4,000 year, while both
his sisters are receiving more than
twice this amount
Lady Curzons poverty followed her
to her grave When she and Lord Cur
ION returned to England they could
not open their magnificent London
house. Carlton House Terrace. but
were forced to take rooms in a hotel
and. live ineXpensively while waiting
for funds to arrive from America.
The financial difficulties of the Cur
IONS We're caused by the immense
drains made upon Lady Curzons purse
ny tIlelF CStdUliSuInont ana 0nCef(ltn-
llent in India.
At this time, however. Lord Curzon
and his children are receiving SIS. 900
year from the Levi 4. Letter estate,
besides the income from $1.70O,0O0
placed in trust. Joseph Letter receives
$500 a month from the estate When
he dropped 100000 in the wheat pit.
his father assumed $7,000,O00 of the
burden. When the father died. how
ever, he charged each one of the chill
dren up with the money they had re-
ceived from him before his death. Lady
Suffolk. who was Miss Daisy Letter.
receives an income Of S125,000 a year.
as also does her sister, Mrs, Colin
Campbell. formerly Nancy Letter
Lady Curzon's letter in which she
told of her financial straits was writ
ten to Hugh Crabbs In February.
1907. a short time after this Lady
Curzon died and Lord Curzon received
a settlement iii part of the Levi 2.
Letter estate. ~
1t appears that he was paid too much
luoney and because of this he was In
formed that his income from tho es-
tate would be forwarded to him. $780,
100 His lordship expressed his "hor-
ror" at this and said SO plainly in q
letter to Mr.. Crabbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
Coffee Lowest Since 1904.

New York. Oct. 21.--With March
contracts selling at cents today. the
market for coffee futures was at it's
lowest level since 1904 and it was
that considering the increased
turtax and the exchange rate the re-
turns to the Brazilian planter are less
than at any time since the contracts
here sold at 3h5 in 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

On application of a majority of its
stockholders who desire dissolution of the
corporation. Justice Truax Tuesday in
the supreme court in New York City APP
pointed Thomas f. Gilroy, Jr.. Temporal
nv receiver of the Fidelity Funding Co.
The liabilities of the concern We're given
as 1894, 0a7 and the assets s3,5l9,sl5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
THE WEATHER
FAlR-WARMER.

Washington. Oct. 27.-Forecast for
New England: Fair weather Wednes-
day; Thursday increasing cloudiness
with rain in south portions; fresh west
winds, becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 27.-Election re-
turns to date Indicate the election Of
100 Government; SO Conservatives and
I Socialist, giving the government a
majority of A. which deferred elections
and election returns will possibly in
crease t. IS. The latest reports are that
William Templeman. minister OF inland
revenue, is defeated in Victoria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
Totals .......

The standing at dissolution was 139
Liberals and IS Conservatives, Il ma
iorty of "a.
The rulings in which elections are to
re held later are two in Quebec. three
in British Columbia. one in Alberta and
ne in Yukon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

! Victoria, B. c., Oct. 27.-Latest re-
turns show that Ralph Smith, Liberal.
is elected in Naraimo district and not
Observation-Disclosures, the Socialist as
previously reported. This gives the re-
uts in British Columbia three Con-
servativeS and one Liberal. Three
elections are deferred Seven Liberals
were returned at the last general cleo
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Oct. 27.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Wednesday fair;
Thursday fair. probably followed by
showers in the afternoon or night;
westerly winds, becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
Laurier Is Safe===
Over so Majority

Ottawa. Oct 27-The Canadian
capital turned out with bands and
torch lights tonight to welcome back
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who was person.
ally elected for this city and who was
returned premier of Canada with
majority of so supporters in the Com
mons. The precise majority is not
available even yet and will not be
until declaration day, as there was
close voting in some of the wilderness
districts where both parties claim the
return of their member
1t is certain that every member of
the government, with the exception of
William Templemafl. is elected. The
latest returns give the Liberals ma
jority Of Sc seats There are seven
remote rulings in which elections are
still to be held. 1t is expected they
will follow precedent and go for the
government This would give Sir
Wilfrid a majority of So
Toronto, Oct. 21.-The result of Mon
days election shows that the Laurier
majority of 80 with seven elections yet
to be held. All the ministers were re-
elected, while seven of the oppositlon's
ohief lieutenantS were beaten.
The result by provinces is:
Majority So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
1904

10c. cigar
Actual increase for past nine months
ttNo Million. Sixty-Eight Thousand. Fac
"sy. Manch ester. N. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

Winnipeg. Man., Oct. 27.-Late re-
turns from Western Canada elections
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

show that Clifford Sifton was elected
in Brandon; w. A. Templeton was de-
feated in Victoria. B. c., by five votes:
Ralph Smith, Liberal was elected in
Marianne, B. c., over Hawthorn
thwaite, Socialist. as shown by la
ter returns. In Vancouver and New
Westminster the government candi-
dates were defeated.
G. F. Root, who was running in Red
Deer. Alberta, was overwhelmingly de-
feated by Clark, Liberal. Root Is
cousin OF Elihu Root secretary Of state
in President Roosevelt's cabinet
st. John, N. B., Oct. 27.-Complete
returns from Queens Sunbury county
today show Col. H. H. Mclean, Liber-
al, elected by 81 over r. d. Wilmot.
Conservative. This makes II Liberals
and two Conservatives in New Bruns-
wick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28
Every Man Who
W ants high-Class
Clothes Of Fashion

is cordially invited to come see the
artistically tailored garments we
make to- measure at moderate prices.
With large and magnificent collec-
ton OF imported and domestic woolens
and worsteds in all the authoritive
shades and exclusive weaves, you can
make a selection here with every. as
surance of getting the best and that
no one else will have the same pattern
We guarantee a perfect fit. At least
come see the new styles. You'll enjoy
a visit here.
\, G., BARKER co.,
UP-TO-DATE CASH OUTFITTERS.
AUGUSTA AND GARDINER, ME-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-28

Yonkers, n. Y, Oct. 27-Mr. Taft
reached here in driving rain bat vas
met at the station by big crowd He
was driven to the largest hall ir the
city. which was filled with shouting
citizens. Mr. Taft was in better form
and voice to begin his days work than
usual, thus negativing the report which
gained circulation in Brooklyn Monday
night that he had to abandon part of
his program because of fatigue. To
his Yonkers audience the candidate
made a general speech, touching on
many of the issues in his usual vein.
The hall in which Mr.. Taft spoke
was filled and as the crowd outside
appeared to contain quite twice as
many persons as had heard the candi-
date inside, Mr.. Taft consequently was
induced to make another speech.
That Judge Taft was Enthusiastically
nettled at the stories printed in New
York regarding his condition. was
made clear at the beginning of his
speech. He said:
This is an opportunity which /
seek. because if l had read the news
papers this morning without having a
little inside information, I should have
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28
HOME. SWEET HoMEl

The Ohio State Journal thinks this the season of the year when home should and does appeal most strongly to the better natures of men and wo- men; when it's refining and uplifting in fuence acts upon our inner natures as it does at no other time. Indeed, our contemporary grows eloquent in discuss ing the joys of home life and home-like environments, and says, among other things, this:
 "These are the days when the home is the dearest place on earth, for now the repairing, the planting, the paper d and the general renovation of things go on, which is very apt to par alyze one g savings for months.
 ''But in fairer sense, home Is the dearest place, just now. Walk along he residence streets, some gentle morn ing, even where the modest homes are. and one will see how sweet and tran quil they all seem. The trees, the bushes and the green grass, the flowers, the white curtains, the rocking chairs on the poreh-everything tells of happi. ness and love.
 Sometimes one sees the family or friends gathered on the porch, and he does not fail to note how they harmon ize with jocund nature all about them. They smile like the flowers, and sing like the birds, and mediate like the green grass. Spring is in their hearts and the glad year dwells in their homes like an angel from Paradise"
 We do not agree with our contem- porary altogether as to this particular season-spring cleaning time, as 1t is called-being the most delightful home season of the entire year. We have grave doubts about that. Visions of dis mantled bedrooms, tousled parlors, jum- bled dining rooms and filtered halls fit through the mind uneasily; pictures, mayhap, are scattered helter skelter all over the place; things smell ''soapy;" queerly colored and peculiarly pungent liquids assail the nostril. No; we can hardly persuade ourselves that spring cleaning time is the most ideally de- lightful time of the year for home low CTS, however benignly it may be quail fled when considered abstractly and not in comparison with other times concern ing which lack of space forbids extend cd comment here.
 We do not want to go on record, how. ever, as an indorser of home. We ap- prove of home, unqualifedly and em phatically. We believe every man ought to have one; if possible, he ought to own it. No matter if it be palace or cottage, he can make 1t fine place of refuge from every vexation and carp ing care that assails him, provided only that he go to 1t in the right way. We believe that the man who encourages another to buy home does fine thing; frequently builds better than he knows. The man who owns his own home is a better citizen for it. He becomes in- terested in the management of civic af- fairs; he becomes fixture in a com munity; he acquires responsibility and
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

a dignity not possessed by the non home owner. The rented home is bet ter than no home, but the home owned by the tenant in fee simple Is the great est homo of them all.
 Home is a magnificent place. It is the spot wherein is fashioned the best that we have of manhood and woman hood in this world. The man who hasn't [ home is taking long step toward happiness, contentment and peace of mind when he makes his first payment on one. If he is really wise, he will not put of that day beyond the time that necessity compels.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Tho Fl Paso Herald is advocating the formation of congress of delegates from the different organizations of the southwest, to meet quarterly, each time in different town. The exchange of ideas would undoubtedly prove very beneficial to the towns represented, and the southwest as whole. Globes cham ber of commerce will join heartily in movement of this character, and that the idea may be successfully launched the Silver Belt suggests that the initial meeting for the organization of such a congress be held at an carly date in Globe.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

The board of health of New York has issued an order requiring that all persons who milk cows must wear white duck overalls and jackets, otherwise the milk will not be allowed to enter New York. The dairymaids living and work ing in the vicinity of the metropolis are up in arms and are bitterly protesting against the boards mandate. Why these dear little dimpled darlings should complain is past all understanding. There is scarcely girl in the country that does not take particular delight in donning her brothers togs.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

''He who through love of power reaches out his hand to crush business opponent is universally considered wor- thy of the penitentiary," said Leslie M. Shaw in a recent address. And he who through love of power and pomp reaches out his hand to crush the in
 dustrial and financial interests is uni. versally considered to be worthy of a third term, probably thinks MT. Shaw.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Governor Curry returned from Wash. ington with the assurance that state hood would be granted New Mexico in less than year. The collector of GUS. toms at Nogales is about all Governor Kibbey was able to land. But, then, con,idering the fact that he defeated a rough rider, that is going some.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Albuquerque succeeded in wringing from congress an appropriation of ESQ., 900 for the international mining con. gress, and for the first time in the h.s- tory of the government this money is to be expended without government su- pervision. Congress seems to have ex- psrienced change of heart regarding the capabilities of the people for self government In this neck of tho woods.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

When old-time miners like Jack New man, who knows every foot of mining ground in the territory, let go of their money in sixty -thousand-dollar gobs for Globe district mining properties, stran- gers need have no hesitancy in getting in tho game.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

A Presbyterian preacher has resigned his pastorate in Kansas because he was caught writing letters to tho church choir soprano. What a goosel Why didn't he satisfy himself with the little tete-a-tetes in the choir loft?
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Colonel Wiley Jones is a mighty fine fellow, a brilliant lawyer and all that sort of thing, but the gentleman from Graham has been in the district scarce. ly long enough to be pushed forward as candidate for the city attorneyship. Wiley will keep.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

The press dispatches tell of New York woman who killed an elephant and lion in the jungles of Africa. In the absence of a bill of particulars it is natural to conclude that she talked 'em to death.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

A Londan actress wears million dol lars worth of diamonds during one act of play. This, we imagine, is one shining example not apt to be followed extensively.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

The bank statements show that the thrifty of Globe have something more than million dollars laid away for the proverbial rainy day and incidentally to promote Globes progress.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28
A WONDERFUL PICTURE Blubeard' at the Iris tonight.

Uncomfortable Globe Bank & Saw ings Co. always has cash to loan to its customers; never refused & cash de. mand or issued scrip during the panic; pays per cent interest on term de. posits. 6 per cent interest on long time deposits and to 10 per cent interest on escrow deposits loaned; has the agency for l2 best fire insurance com. panies; does all kinds of real estate business; sells exchange, makes collec. tions, eashes cheeks, discounts good paper and serves people in all financial avs on best terms and absolute safety. It keeps on hand over One Dollar in cash for every dol. lar of its cash demands, which can be done only on it's German escrow sys- tenn of banking, which is the safest fairest, and best paying to depositors banking known in this world.
 Canvas awningS--Clobe Paint Co.
 Good ham, l7c pound at Gamble's.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Evelyn Thaw has changed her mind, and will not sue for divorce or annul- ment, SO contemporary says. It is getting rather hard for Evelyn to get her name in the papers any more.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

That New York woman who was found floating in barrel near Hell Gate evidently had an idea that the hinges on the pearly gates would not respond to her knock. ..1
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Looking back over the career of the present congress, we can't say that it furnishes an rnanswerable argument in favor of higher salaries.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

"The June bride is being discussed and agreeably anticipated on every hand. How about the Jure groom7" asks the Charlotte Observer. Oh, he doesr' t matter.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

"Alna Gould is ready to marry v runs headline in an exchange. In this respect Anna has no edge on her sister widows of the alfalfa variety.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-05-28

Since that nine foot sheet has become a necessity in Texas the Southern Pa cific has been forced to attach mogul engines to its passenger trains.