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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Tally KENNEBEU JOURNAL. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY Z, 1908
May. Suspend
PerDiem Charge.

Chicago, Feb. Ga special meet OF
the American Railway Association to
consider the decrease of traffic which
had resulted on Jan. % in surplus OF
339,053 cars, began in Chicago yes
terday and will continue today and to-
morrow. The decrease is shown to be
startling from the report of the effi-
cheney committee Oil Feb. 6, 1907, when
a shortage Of 104.22G cars was report
ed. and appeals We're made by ship
pers to Congress to pass laws requir-
ing the railroads to increase their
equipments to meet the traffic de-
mands
The chief work Of the association
probably will be the consideration Of
the per diem charges for cars in the
service of railroads other than the
owners. With the present great sur
plus of cars the charge has caused the
immediate return of foreign cars to
their owners at great expense and
consequent storage. The railroads
would prefer to let other roads use
their cars free of charge rather than
be forced to haul and store them over
their systems and 1t is likely that
this fact will lead the association to
suspend the per diem charge upon for
eign ears until the situation clears up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Fire Wednesday night swept away a
whole block in the principal business por-
ton of Peoria III. The damage is $500, coo
Five firemen injured and loss Of
$4,000 were the results of a fire
which broke out in the clubrooms of
the Racine Club in the Alschuler
building at Racine, Wis. Thursday.
a small body of might riders" oper-
ated Wednesday night in West Chris
tian county. Kentucky Telephone
wires were cut to prevent an alarm be-
ing given. Lucien Means, a farmer, is
reported to have been whipped for
selling tobacco outside of the associa-
ton.
The steamer st. Denis arrived Wednes-
day at San Diego, Cal. from Ensenada
and brought word that eXtradition papers
for ". +. Walker, wanted in New Bri-
tain. Ct. for alleged embezzlemen.. have
arrived at Enscnada from MEXICO City
Il is expected that Walker will be taken
to san Diego on the next steamer from
lower California.
Announcement was made Thursday
At New York that members of the
Western Bar Iron Associa ton decided
at a conference in New York Wednes-
DAY to advance the price of iron bars
81 per ton. bringing it up to $3.50 per
hundred pounds. The Eastern and
Western bar manufacturers are said to
be working in harmony.
Announcement was made at the
Catholic University of America at
Washington Thursday that the Papal
bull naming Mgr. Denis J. O'Conneu.
D. D., the rector of the university, as
bishop of Sebasto had been received
and that arrangements will be COM
pleted for his conservation on Sunday
May 3. at St. Mary's cathedral, Balti-
more. Cardinal Gibbons will officiate.
Several fires in Philadelphia early
Thursday caused an aggregate damage
estimated at 100000. Fire in the en-
CINE room of the freight steamer
Aries Of the Merchants and Miners
TRANSPORTATION Co., caused $4,000 dam
axe. The drug store of Jacobs Broth
ers. Chestnut and West Tenth streets.
was damaged to the extent of $50, 900.
Fire in a building at American and
Locust streets occupied by publishers.
caused loss of 100000 20 different
firms. There were other minor fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
LINCOLN DAY.
First Proclamation Ever Issued on Day
In Massachusetts.

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE first Lincoln Day
proclamation issued by a governor OF
Massachusetts was sent out tonight BY
Gov. Curtis Guild, Jr.
The governor calls upon the people Of
the state to take a while from business
and labor on Feb. Il and do honor to the
memory of Abraham Lincoln, and sug-
gests that there be a general display Of
the American flag. Gov. Guild says that
the example OF Lincoln's action in thu
crisis of var may we'll be an inspira-
ton to US in a crisis that has como to
US in days Of peace" In eulogiGing Lin
coin the governor says.
Lincoln was neither mawkish nor SEN
sational. He frankly sought public office.
He never sought it by unworthy means.
His sustaining trust was in the honesty
of the ordinary citizen. He despised clap
trap. He did not fight fire with fire. HIS
faced hot excitement with cold reasoning
and mad vtuperation with clear truth"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
The Heart Can't Stand
Rheumatic Acid
Poisoning
To Free and Correct the Blood a
Uric-O Treatment is Advised.

There is great danger in those sharp.
shooting pains through the chest around
the rcSioE of the heart. 1t means that
poisonous uric adm rheumatic acid are
there ready to spring and grip tightly the
muscles controlling the hearts action
Don't neglect these warnings, they are
the danger signals Nature flashes to you
Tor hetp. You must neutraliZe and drive
these dangerous IoisOns from the sys-
TEN. or sooner or later they win over
come You.
The only tue way to cure Rheum tisnl
Is 10 get at II frcn the inside with Uric-O.
II 2cts with marvellous SwiftDeSs upon the
muscles. kidneys and blood. Clears out
tfe sand-Hke deposits in the muscles,
FORCES the kidneys to perform those duties
Tor winch they We're designed and neu-
traiizes the acid within tile blood.
:, our physician will admit that this is
the for.v true way to cure Rhe,,m atisr,
permanently and should know that Uric-O
IS the one remedy that will do 1t SUCCESS
fuily and permanently. Uric-O is a LIQUID
taken internally. tines daily. and does
not contain any morphine. opium or other
Sc-calltd pain deadneiss." 1t is good for
RheuEatism in any form. Sciatica, Mus
cular. .nfiammatory and ArfictIa r
Rheumatism all yield to IIric-o.
II sells for soc. and S1.o0 the bottle or
you can obtain a trial bottle free nv
Writing to The Smith Drug Co., go Smith
Bids, Syracuse. N Y
trlc-O IS sold and personally recon-,
mended in Augusta by Percy w. Means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Insane Women Stays Two
Children With Razor,
Confesses Her Act 10 Police.
"ThoughtIt Was For the Best"
Sudden Recurrence Of Old Mental
Trouble Is Suspected.

Haverhill, Mass, Feb. 6.-Mrs. Eliz.
abeth Stevens today murdered her lit
tie daughter and son, cutting their
threats with a razor. The woman was
arrested by the police to whom she
confessed her crime, saying that she
thought it was for the best. Since the
recent death of a sister, and the death
of two children sometime ago, Mrs.
Stevens has not been herself
She was formerly an inmate Of the
asylum for the insane at Danvers,
and the police believe that she had a
sudden recurrence Of an old mental
trouble which led her to the rash act.
She is 40 years old, the wife of George
Stevens, an employe of a local shoe
factory. The children whom she killed
are Mary, aged 10 and George, aged
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Col. Bangs Issues Orders to
Camps Of The Division
Requesting All to Honor Memory
Of Abraham Lincoln.

Col, George II. Bangs of this citv
division commander Of the Maine Sons
of Veterans. has issued the following
orders. No 1:
HEADQUARTERS Of Division Of Maine,
Sons of Veterans. u S. A.
Orders. No. /. Series. 1908.
Augusta. Me, Feb. 6, 1905
Brothers:
|. Attention is called to the near
approach Of Union Defenders day."
Feb. l.. the 99th anniversary of the
birth Of Abraham Lincoln.
10 the sons Of soldiers who under
him fought for the Flag and the Union,
there can be no more precious privilege
than the honoring of his memory; not
only our order, but all those whose
thoughts shall thus be Quickened in
remembrance of his life and work, new
inspirations be aroused. fired by senti-
ments of patriotism and loyalty Let
every camp, by some ceremony give
attention to the day, and as q trivial
trophy each camp send to the division
chaplain. II. c. Chatto. Rockland. a
cash donation, to be forwarded by him
to the Memorial University, as a sub
Stantial recognition thereof Attention
is hereby called to circular letter
No. /.
>. Newly elected officers. who have
not done so, will remit to the division
secretary treasurer at once twenty-fiv
(25) cents each for their commissions
| Camp council are entitled to one al
same rate.
g. Since last orders. the foilowias
new camps have been mustered. BY
Div. Comdr. Bangs. Capt. F. U. Whit
| ing Camp. No. 6S. Hampden. mustered
Nov. 16. 1907. Fifteen charter mem
bers, Commander. a. A. Pomeroy; S
Y. Comdr. A, Z. Cowen: ]. v Comlr
O. 7. Taylor; Sec. William Morrell
Treas. Albert FIagg.
BY Sen Vice Comdr. Mccain
Joshua L Chamberlain Camp. No. 50
South Paris. mustered Dec. II, 1907
/ ss9EsaEs YsnhsEss C9pmaader. + =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
WAR UNTHINkABLE.
Takahira Has No Fear Of Clash Be-
tween America and Japan.

London, Feb. CT know OF no truer
friends of Japan than the Americans,
and our excellent relations and knowl-
edge Of one another will ensure an ami
cable outcome at an early Date Of the
negotiations still in progress
Such is the message that Baron kogoro
Takahira sends to America on the eve
of his departure to assume the ambas-
sadorship Of his government at Washing
ton.
The baron will sail for New York from
Liverpool next Saturday on the steamer
Etruria.
II am not going to Washington on any
special mission" continued the ambassa-
dor in an interview today, but only as
the resident representative Of my coun-
try. I am delighted to return to the city
and country where I have so many
friends"
The ambassador added that such a
thing as war between the United States
and Japan was "unthinkable in this Pc
riod of the worlds history"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
ABSOLUTELY NO TRUTH
In Sensational Yarns About Big British
Fleet for the Pacific.

London. Feb. 6-The Associated
Press is officially authorized to declare
that there is absolutely no truth in the
report telegraphed from Halifax yes
terday that the British squadron in
the Pacific is to be materially in
creased. No changes whatever are be-
ing made or are contemplated in the
China squadron and the British gov
eminent has no intention of replacing
the old Pacific fleet, which formerly
had it's base at Esquimault, B. c., and
which is now represented by solitary
sloop Of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Tho total number of depositors last year
was S3,613 against G0,&5 for the preceding
year.
The comparative combined detailed
statement of the trust companies as they
existed on the last Saturday of October,
1907. shows a net gain in savings deposits
including dividends added, of St.321. ec5,
and coupled with the gain in deposits in
the savings banks, total increase of
s. C31, 5oS.27 in these two classes of State
institutions against a corresponding total
gain of s5.74s.22a9.9@ during the previous
wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Murch; S. V Comdr., c. f. McArdle;
j. V. Comdr., p. F. Hathaway; Sec,
J. f. Everett; Treas. II. L. Swan
4. Fisitations. Since last report
your commander has visited camps at
Auburn. Waterville and Rockland,
where he inspected the work; installed
the officers of the Hallowell and Au-
gusta camps, had the pleasure Of
speaking at the regular meeting of
Russell Post, No. Sc, and visited Camp
NO. Is at SkOwhegan; attended the re-
ception rendered the national presi-
dent, Miss c. Mile Leighton. Daugh-
tiers Of Veterans, by Annie A. Gould
Tent. No. 1, at Portland: was present
at the 2oth anniversary of A. C. Pray
Camp, Auburn, Jan. 20 and a similar
celebration of Daniel Chaplin Camp
Bangor. Jan. 81, responding to the
subject Of Our Order" besides other
semi-official visits, too numerous to
mention.
In every place I went, the same
spirit of enthusiastic patriotism was
manifest, and my hearty thanks is
herewith extended for cordial enter
tainment.
5. The report for the quarter ending
Dec. 81, 1907, is herewith promulgat
cd, and although not as satisfactory as
the last. is the natural consequence of
the usual methods in all we'll organized
business. of showing up on the first
day of the year, only good safe assets.
and your commander is confident. that
under the newly elected camp officers.
a large percentage Of the suspended
brothers will be re-instated and many
new recruits added, before the next
quarter. Let each and every one of us
begin this year with renewed and
united energy to build upon this solid
foundation an organization that will
correspond with the principles and OBJ
jects we commemorate and be pride
and credit to our State.
BY order of
Official: GEORGE II. BANGS,
c. II. CRAM, Division Commander.
Assistant Secretary.
Twenty sixth annual encampment OF
this division will be held at Portland,
June 10-1l, 1908.
The report of the secretary treas
urer shows that on Dec. 81, 1907, there
We're sc camps and 1887 members in
good standing. The financial state
ment shows that the cash balance on
hand Jan. 81. 1907, was $685.. The
consolidated camp report for the quar-
ter shows the total receipts to be
S1s36.32, with disbursements amounts
ing to S6S4.S0. leaving in the hands of
camp quartermasters a balance Of
S115I.52
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Col, George II. Bangs Of this city
division commander of the Maine Sons
Of Veterans. accompanied by f. K.
Gould of Rockland. division secretary
treasurer. will go to Boothbay Harbor
next Tuesday. Feb. II. for the purpose
OF instituting new camp of the order
1t Is expected that the camp will be
instituted with a charter membership
Of IS or 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

john Conley. wayfarer who fell by
the wayside while passing through the
city, was up before the mun;cipal
court yesterday morning on charge
o, drunkenness. and upon pleading
guilty was fined s.. The mittimus was
suspended until afternoon on condition
that he should pay or get out of town,
and as the amount of the fine was not
forthcoming later in the day 1t is sup
posed that he departed for some place
where he would be greeted with more
cordiality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Yesterdays storm caused a suspen-
SION OF business on Webster's ice field
above the kennebec dam, but work
VIII be resumed this morning if the
weather permits. The canal was
opened "Wednesday and about 20 tons
were housed during the day, the ice
running from II to is inches in thick
ness. After filling his house Mr.. Web
Ster will fill that at the Insane hospi-
tai. and also the Swift & Co, refriger-
a;or at the foot Of Rines hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

1t would be hard to find two men
different in their way than the two
Jameses of Kentucky. Ollie M. James
a Democrat, and Addison Davis James
Republican. Ollie is a LAWYER and
Addison a doctor. Representatiye
Ollie James is a man Of in,nense
frame. big voice and spirited. charar-
teristic of the lawyer; Representative
Addison James is quiet and unassum-
'ns' like the modest aestor that h, f..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The second snowstorm of the
month got along Thursday, and judg-
ing from the remarks which We're
heard concerning it it seemed to be
rather welcome than otherwise. The
snow began falling at about O'Clock
IN the morning and the storm con-
unued in varying intensity throughout
the day and into the evening. abou,
hve or six inches falling. 1t was a
dement, IN various ways, as it covered
up the bare places in the roads and
aiso made good footing on the side
walks which Were very rough on &C.
count of saturdays storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

At the Penney Memorial Church
Sunday night the pastor will give Il
lecture upon Japan illustrated by over
seventy stereopticon views. The
Wonopus Male Quartet will sing
People who appreciate good male
voices will hear something to their lik-
ing Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
There are now 81 loan and building as
sociations in the State with total assets
of 1856, 1875 over s3.434. 1854 for the pre-
ceding wear, an increase Of SPA. 10 Oh
There are e.34s shareholders, 81 70Ih shares
outstanding. $3.50 borrow ers. 4ns2 loans,
the average rate Of. interest paid Is 56c,
and the dividends amount to $1QO29s6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

As it Is nearing spring. you may
find that you need some new linen
goods such as Lunt g. Brann mention
in their ad. This firm makes a spe-
cialty of this line of goods and you
may depend upon finding something
nice. pretty and reasonable in price at
their store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
sS2.6H,.9Sl.2J
$S5.3S2, 441.5i

DEPOSITS. Oct. e.
1877 Observation-Disclosures. $1,000, 97'.o'
The total withdrawals for the year
exceeded the deposits. exclusive of divi-
dends added by s329, 1851. This came about
through abnormal conditions existing in
the country ut large during the last six
months. The total amount on deposit.
including dividends added. increased
81, 1leas.Sj during the first six months.
against gain of only 1881. 53s47 during the
later period.
There are now 50 trust companies doing
business in this State with combined re-
sources amounting to 89. S4S 62i.25. This
is ar increase Of six in number ans: OF
So, ;16 4J1.19 III resources over the year
next preceding.
The companies organized during the.
year with their respective capital. sur
plus and total resources. as of October
l6, 1897, are:
Frontier.
Fort Fairfield. $4,000 $4,000 l6l,ii4.O
Goodwin,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

JOHN Shield a veteran of the Civil
War. died ut the National Home at
Togus. Feb. 4. aged Sc years, the cause
Of death being croupous pneumonia.
The remains were sent to Providence.
K. l., for burial on train No. >.
Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
BISHOP OF NEW BRUNSWICK.
Right Rev. John A. Richardson Form
ally Enthroned Thursday.

st. John, n. s., Feb. 6--Right Rev.
John A. Richardson. formerly rector of
Trinity Episcopal church of st. John, to-
day was formally enthroned as bishop Of
New Brunswick. The ceremony was per-
formed in the cathedral at Fredericton
and at the same time Rev. Charles D.
Schofield was indicted dean The ser
vice was conducted by Archdeacon For
sythe. Bishop Mills of Ontario preached
a sermon on the history and work of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The announcement is made that
there will be a reduced rate over the
Maine Central on Tuesday. Feb. II, for
local theatergoers who wish to see the
big musical comedy success, 1.-The
Dnirylnaids." which will be the attrac-
ton at the Empire theater. Lewiston,
on that date. This is the same big
production that is now at the Park
theater. Boston. playing to crowded
horses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The truth of the old adage that
nothing succeeds like success" seems
to be exemplified in the Collateral
Loan Co.'S. diamond sale now going on.
That such a successful sale could be
inaugurated and carried out at this
time bellies the off-repeated cry OF
hard times" They say the reason is
"unhcard Of bargains" See their ad
on front page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
Cards Of thanks obituary notice., res.

Cards Of thanks obituary notices, res
olutions Of respect, etc. VIII pe
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 76 cents
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money. win be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form Will Be
excluded rom our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space in our advertising
columns and win be run under d
separate head on one OF the local
pages.
subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly viii confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

This shows an increase in assets over
last year of s3,l72.090.S7. or after deducting
the excess of bills payable over the
preceding year, a net gain of s3,l4o, 1914 %
Against gain of a trihe under 3.5 Der
cent. in total deposits. we find n gain
OF 10 per cent in reserve fund, which
shows healthy condition. These figures
also disclose a substantial increase in
the dividend rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Willard c. Hill of Boston, one Of the
adju3ters for the c. f. Downing iE-
surance agency, was in this city
Thursday on matters Of business con-
nected with the Ernest Parmenter fire
loss in Palermo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The Newport Rolling Mill Co. at 18th
and Licking streets. Covington, KY, and
the plant Of the Licking Coal & Iron Co,
occupying the entire block on the Licking
river between 18th and 18th streets, burn
ed Wednesday night. The damage is
$l75.00
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

]. w. Beck received a telegram yes
terday announcing the death of his
brother. George II. Beck. which DC
CURED at Heppner. Ore. Wednesday,
Feb. 5. The remains will be brought
to Augusta for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs Marcellus Shaw, who
were called to Schenectady, n. Y, Sat
urday, by the illness of their daugh-
ter. Nettie, a student at Vassar Col
lege, returned home Wednesday even
ing, accompanied by Miss Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07
51st Annual Report Of
the Bank Examiner.
126 Institutions Show Assets
Of S136,378,312.
ditions Exceptionally Good Con.
sidering Financial Situation.

| Hon. William 3. Shelton, bank cXajnin-
er for the State. has submitted to the
Governor ard Council the 5lst arnua,
report of the department. showing the
condition of the savings banks, trust and
banking companies and loan and Build
ing associations of the State for the year
ending New. 30, 1907. The report says iii
part
There are nov in ii e State subject to
the supervision of this department, 126
Institutions with assets aggregating or
October %. 1901, s136, SIS, 3l-79, distributed
as follows:
- Savings Parks. ST., 50: 22s2:5,. -
% Trust Companies. 3a,S4S, 6!425
q Loan and Building Asso. 3,676 49, o,
-
10 Total. ?l3G, 37S. 81 70
There are row s. savings banks IL the
State. that at Bar TIarbor having been
chartered during the year. This is the
first savings bank TO be organized since
1921, and while there was ALREADY a trust
company. loan and building association
and national bank in this town, the
call for savings bank had such local
backing that it ought to enjoy a healthy
growth.
The total resources and liabilities of the
savings banks on October 26. 1867. as
compared with those of OctAbei. =, 1906,
arc as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The Vickery Whist Club held one of
their enjoyable meetings yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Guy o.
VIckery on Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The Ar1nitage Club will hold a food,
apron and candy sale at Hotel North
at 23o o'clock Saturday afternoon,
Feb. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs L. o. Gordon of 25
Weston street are rejoicing in the
birth Of a 9-pound son which occurred
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Hospital Aid will be held at the City
hospital at 23O o'clock Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-07

Samuel Cony Manley, who had been
in Portland on short business trip,
returned home Thursday afternoon.