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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
HOUSE IS
 BLOWN UP
BOILER HOUSE ON THIRD BEACH LINE WRECKED BY DINA
 MITE EXPLOSION.

The boiler house on Reed X Malo- ney's claim. the Diamond L.. was wrecked yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock and blown into the air by an explosion of eight sticks of dynamite.
 The dynamite had been placed in the building and had evidently been set off by the heat.
 The strangcst part of the whole oc- currcnce is that two men, named Las ket and Pitcher who were in the boiler
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
Evelyn Chilled.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-Jcrome has concluded his cross-cXamnation of Ev. elyn Thaw. He subjected her to a ter rife grilling and seemed to reach his point each time with directness that seemed almost brutal.
 Borne down by his awful onslaught, she appealed to the court for protec- tion in piteous accents, and the court treated her with sympathy
 She made good impression, not Withstanding.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
Wants Public Excluded.

NEW YORK, Jan, lS.--As Evelyn Thaw, on the stand, was about to give evidence on a new chapter of her life's story today District Attorney Je- rome in the interest of public morals
 moved that the public be excluded from the courtroom. He included the re
 ortcrs in his motion, declaring that it UIg no loss of liberty for newspapers {" he placed beyond the necessity of publishing an account of matters v'h;ch inc did not, as rule, desire to plo- lsh, but which they felt they must uLhlish if other papers could ro. b1
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
Nuggets Special Service.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-The members of the coroner's jury which sat at Whites inquest testified today one aft CT another that Harry Thaw appeared to be irrational at the time that fol- lowed the shooting.
 Alfred Thaw testified that his uncle and cousin died in an asylum.
 Attorney Jerome announced today that no lunacy commission would be asked for and that he would let the case go to the jury on the evidence.
 : .r,r2l boyhood friends of Thaw tes- tfed that the accused was always more or less queer in his manner.
 Attorney Littleton intends to call Evelyn to testify, and the interest is increasing for that reason.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
SEVEN WEEKS
 ENToMBED
Nuggets Special Service.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2O.- After having been entombed for 46 days in the Giras mine. Alfred Bailey. Peter Johnson and Fred Mcdonnell were released last night.
 The men had been fed through a tube during that time, but We're none. the worse for their experience. Their relas was tn signal for all sorts of rejoicings. Every whistle in the place blew and in every way possible the population showed it's pleasure
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
LANGDoN ABANDONS
 RUFF IMMUNITY.
Nuggets Special Service.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2O.-Prose- cutor Langdon has dropped the idea of giving Ruef immunity
 It is expected that he will demand off as soon as possible
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
TWIN GETS
 VERDICT
Nuggets Special Service.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22-Jack (Twin) Sullivan got the decision last night oyer Joe Thomas in the tenth round.
 The first five rounds were fierce ones, but Twin outclassed his man altogeth- ci' in the last five rounds and had him at his mercy
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
CHAS. SMITH IS DEAD. Nuuqet's Special Service,

f PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 20.-Charles r.. smith. X-postmaster general of the United States was found dead in bed at his home here this morning. The cause of his death was heart disease.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
SEATTLE
 PAYS CASH
BANKS OF QUEEN CITY WERE EXPECTED TO GIVE COIN
 LAST MONDAY.
Nuggets Special Service.

SEATTLE, Jan. 1S-The banks of this city will return to cash basis next Monday
 The announcement has caused much relief, and not less to the many Alas kans who were. to some extent. in- commoded by the forced resort to the issuance of certificates.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
TAFT IS
 CERTAIN
HAVE MORE DELEGATES THAN NEEDED.
Nuggets Special Service.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 20.- Taft's managers claim that they can count on 5O2 delegates on the first ballot at the national convention.
 Two hundred and ninety-one only are required to nominate
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
WHO HAS THE
 WARNING NUMBERS

Holders of the winning numbers for the piano are requested to call imme- are: First, 11.626; second, 4.S61: third. 5.S57.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
HAS NO INTEREST
 IN ALASKA COAL
Nuggets Special Service.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-Presdent Will Hams, of the Milwaukee railroad, says that his company has no interest in Seward coal mines nor in the Alaska Central railroad.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
Evelyn Called.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Evelyn Thaw gave evidence similar to that formerly given by her, although she dwelt some what more than formerly on the part her mother had in the affair
 Her coming on the stand was q sur prise. as she was not expected to give evidence before next week. Harry him self may be called immediately after her His mother may be called today
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
MASQUERADE.

The masquerade ball given by the Arctic Brotherhood last night is pro- nOunced by all to have been a success full and delightful affair in every sense
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
VICTIMS INCREASE.
Nuggets Special Service.

BOYERTON. Pa, Jan. 15.-The to- tai number of victims of the opera house fire here are now 167
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
UNEMPLOYED MARCH
 IN STREETS OF SEATTLE

They marched to the city hall and presented a written communication to the mayor demanding work and the
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

abolition of the chain gang.
 No disturbance occurred, and the demonstration was not interfered with.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

SEATTLE, Jan 21.-Two thousand idle men marched through the streets of this city today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
ALASKAN OFFICER
 IS PROMOTED.
Nuggets Special Service.

WASHINGTON. b. C.. Jan 1S.-- Major Abercrombie. who was formerly stationed in Alaska, has been promot- ed to q cOlonclcy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
FOUND.

Key attached to little block of ivory. owner can have same by applying at the Nugget office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

The old Italian anG Swiss wines ports and sherries at Nestor's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

Granite Mining Candles are the best
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

Largest Billiard and Pool Room in Alaska at the Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

Lye Hominy at Tea Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
HOGGATT EXAMINED
 ABOUT ALASKA GAME duuqet's Special Service.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 1S.- Governor Hoggatt is being examined today before the Alaska game commits sion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22
Hot Waffies at The Royal Cafe.

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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-22

The only frst-eias teas and tresh- roasted coffee in city at Tea Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
COOPER'S MILLS.
KNOX,.
WASHINGTON.

Martin Leighor is building a new
house for himself opposite the school
house.
Bean Bros. of Bangor called on
friends here recently in there auto
enroute to North Nassalboro. They
made the trip from Bangor here dis
tance of so miles, in about two and
one-half hours.
Ny Barker of Salem. Mass, was in
town recently, and while here bought
the old Linscott place. also a house
frame of George Cove which he will
ship to Salem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Wellman Of
WatertoWn. Mass, called on his sister
Mrs. Orla Johnston. Saturday. They
are visiting his parents in w. Wash
ingtCn
A. F. Poland has bought what is
known as the Whitman farm of F. G.
Rockwell and expects to occupy it in
the spring.
Mrs A. Nash of Union called on rela-
tives and friends here last week
Jonn Sukeforth is at work for A.. F
Poland. who is repairing his barn.
W. w. Lights teams have hauled
100000 feet Of Mr.. Dunton's lumber
from the Pine Plains to Union and has
900 feet more to haul. Mr.. Dustin
of New Hampshire has bought Il pine
lumber lot of Orla Johnston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
DEDHAM.

Augustus Aiken was united in mar
riage with Mrs. Jennie Phillips Of Ban
gOr, at his home here Thursday even
ing Sept. a. by r. f. Burrill, Esq.
Mrs. Sarah Staples, who has been at
the East Maine General hospital at
Bangor returned home Saturday. ac-
companied by her daughter. Mrs. Lizzie
Burrill ard Miss Gladys Eldrdga of
Brewer.
f.. w. Burril and Mrs Burrill at
tended the Pomona at Ellsworth last
week
Mrs. Almeda Weber has gone to
Brewer to pass the winter with her
daughter. Mrs. 5. A. White
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Osgood have the
sympathy of friends in the loss of
their infant child.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred p Black were in
Bangor saturday on business
Miss Louise Maddox of Augusta Is
the guest of relatives here.
F. w. Fogg went to kineo on the
autumn excursion Wednesday, -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
'KENNEBEC.
WEEKS MILLS.

Forest HALFWAY has purchased the
Norton place on Pigeon Plains of A.
r. Rurrill and has moved his family
there.
b. D. Phelan, presiding elder of the
Rockland district, viii preach at the
Union church Sunday evening. Oct. 4.
Rev. ]. r. Hall preached at the A. c..
church Sunday.
Mrs. Susare Curtis of Augusta is the
guest of Mrs. James Cook.
Mrs. James Mosher and son Hugh
We're in Augusta Friday.
Mr.. ard Mrs J. s. Jones of Augusta
recently visited Mr.. Jones sister, Mrs.
A. K. Burrill. },
Alfred Choate is at work for G. A.
Bradstreet of Palermo
Mrs George Stuart is staying with
Miss Hattie Merrill.
Warren Miller has employment at
the Augusta Insane hospital.
Mrs. S. B. Jones of Palermo was the
guest of Mrs. Elmira Bowler, Satur-
day.
Mrs. Emma Lyons and daughter Eva
of Windsor were calling on Mrs. C. II.
Beale recently.
W. F. Brown. D. V. s., was in Au-
gusta Saturday.
Mrs. Edward Pierce is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs, W. II. Jones of China
were Sunday visitors at the home Of
Mrs. Alvecia Wiggin.
Maurice Jackson is moving into the
Aaron Davis house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
MAINE LIBRARIES.

The PASSPORT public library, which
has been closed since the middle of Az
gust. has reopcned again, Miss Char
lotte Wood. librarian.
The Village library at Prospect Har-
bSr has recently acquired Is new ana
popular books. which will be gladly
welcomed by its many readers. The
library now possesses about 500 VOLUMES
The herefit which was given recently
at the Fuller Bungalow Melted the pun
lie library at Wilton $1,000, The ttank'
of the library association are due Mrs
f. b. Fuller and daughter. This is 'hr
second time the library has received
help from the Blue Mountain camps. a
concert having been given by the baeh-
ellers for this purpose two years ago
The summer students are showing III
practical way their appreciation Of INC
free use of the library during then
stay here. Wilton Free public llhra'!
has 1000 volumes and Miss Mary Bass
is librarian.
The annual report of the librarian U.
Paris Hill Library for 1908 says .''"'
the number of books in circulation W"
ing the past year is All. an increase VI
two hundred volumes over the preee"
ing year. OF this number 1879 were !"
ton, As science. "A travels. ~ litera''',,
s., biography, y historical WORKS. '"e
the remainder were a few DOCKS III :,
number Of different classes l'ai
number Of books loaned in one ii'o'',
100, average per month, llS- Nu"'s ~,
of current magazines in circulation
the year, 3S4 number of bound i''ao
zines, 90 We have added one ii'i''''i
new books and forty -one bound ii'ae st
ZiEcs 10 the library during tue p
year; about half of the numper "
been given. Those that nave Ms ,,,s
remembered our book shelves are RS
Stetson, the Misses Phelps Stokes or
May, the Misses Titus and l"pr a
Mrs. T.. r.. Chapman, Mr.. Hai''',, M
II. G. Thayer, DIR. +. w. Han an, ''i,dlv
Mann. Mrs. c. l.. Chase is sun ,,.;h-
giving us Harper's Bazaar ana we
ner's Magazine, and besides t'.eI sn,c
subscribe for the following mo.
Monthly Boogman, Century .a.xs,
rolitan, Outing, Review OF fatal
Success, ST. Nicholas and tee"
World, ntsst x s. u sas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
ALMA,

George Mcdonald has been spending a
few days in Portland
Fl. 2; Robbins of Rockland was in town
Thursday w." =
grand,nother. Mrs. j. Mcdonald.
MISS Mary Myers of Dresden passed
sunday with her friend, Mrs Carolyn
MI and Mrs. Moses Bragdon and daugh-
ter. of iDamriscotta were at Parsons
Bend Sunday =
Mr.. and Mrs John B. Jones of East
Boston is visiting Mrs. Fannie Hilton. az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Prof. Louis Ogassiz, many years ago
frat announced that the ice sheet, or
glacial flow at the northwest OF Mal,,e
could not have been less than nlne
deep: while later geoiogists have con-
armed his statement. adding the more
recent conclusion that the ice was OF
that thickness at least over the largest
psrt Of New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
Windsor GRANGE.

Windsor Grange had a very pleasant
meeting Sept. %, with a good at
tendance. After the opening eXer-
ciseS the First and Second degrees
We're conferred upon two candidates
and Il good program was furnished by
the lecturer, owing to it's being the
week for Windsor Fair the meeting for
oct = waS cancelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
China Grange.

China Grange held a special meeting
Friday evening, Sept. 18th. 1t was
voted to have the chicken supper that
was to be served Sept. 80 put over
until oct. 18th on account Of several
members wishing to attend Windsor
Fair. There will be a meeting as
usual Sept. Goth and degree work
worked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
PALMYRA Grange.

Palmyra Grange met as usual Sat
urday evening with Il members pres
ent. 1t was voted to invite Ripley
Grange to visit this Grange sometime
in October the date to be determined
by the visiting Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

>E.w hooks are arriving daily at the
rr,,,,,,fo,-, ssn,ihltc library. Among the
,,s,,, reference books are "Universal
Anthology" ''Story Of the Nation IN
"a volumes "Allibones Dictionary OF
+. X,.ea,ors." q.syNho's Who in America.
four volumes of "English Literature IL
lustrated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
LINCOLN.
WHlTEFIELD.

Waiter King. who was injured on an
electric wire in Gardiner eight years
ago passed away Sunday. Sept. 20. He
had endured much suffering.
Mrs. l.. S. Heath is passing few
weeks at New Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs Ncy have been visiting
her brother, G. O. Bailey, making the
II Zip from Massachusetts in their auto
mobile.
The Helping Hand Society will have
a Harvest supper. sale and give Il
drama at Union hall Friday evening,
oct g. If stormy Monday evening.
Sanford Weymouth and family Of
Hyde Park, Mass, We're recent visitors
at Daniel Longfellow's.
Mrs Charles Fowles is passing few
weeks with her grandson, George.
NORTH WHITEFIELD.
A. r. Avery of Mcdford Mass, was
calling on friends in this place last
week
F. Edgar Marden who has been pass
ing his vacation here, returned to
Stoughton, Mass, last Wednesday,.
Mrs. l.. j.. Wellman and little son,
Leslie, are passing a few days at p. L.
Welmans before returning to Savan-
nah, Ga
Mrs. Dunncll and son, Charles Of
Richmond are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Gilmore Cooper for q few days.
A. l.. Wrllni;n has picked from his
cue lumber vines, on" that is II inches
long ana A. inches in circumference.
Mrs. 5. ]. E,rlart passed away Sept
26, at thu age of - years. alter 4 short
illness. Size was Il resident of this
place nearly all her life.
cooPER's MILLS.
AR HiSginbotham preached his: fare
we'll sermon September 70. lie supplied
the church here during his vacation
| AID has now returned To Colby College,
Waterville.
Mrs. Sanford Flac" has beei. passing
a few days with relatives and friends
in Gardiner.
Mrs. George Fowles of Whitcfield
visited relatives here, Sunday Srrtem-
Der %.
| LIN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

w. B. Manter and f. G. Morrison
attended the fair at Rome SATURDAY.
Miss Lillian Cowan has gone u
Waterville, where she has accepted d
position in a dressmaking parior.
G. w. Manter returned SATURDAY
from an extended visit to Indiana ana
New York
Mrs. Evan Bragg and little daughtef
visited her mother. Mrs. Ann Goodhue'
one day last week.
L. M. Cannon OF Taunton Mass
was calling on friends here last Week
Mrs. sSophronia Manter of Oakland
and sister, Mrs Abbie Horne Oh
Sacramento, Calf. are visiting at W.
BsMariter's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

George Perley of the firm of Nesser-
Pelley Co, Augusta, was in the village
Friday. .,... sod.
Mrs. Waldo washburn and friend of
China were calling on friends here Satur7
day. ,; ~, ..
Mr.. and Mrs McDavid of -Lawrenee.l
Mass. were calling on Mrs. o. +. Cod
dard Friday, also Mrs. GCddard's sister.
MIS-. Charles Mower was the guest Of
her daughter Mrs. Clarence Rowe, of
Riverside over Sunday
Evelyn Goddard of Lynn, Mass, arrived
Saturday for a few days vacation.
Hon. John w. Butterfield of Washing
ton. D. c., is at his old home Cor few
weeks
The Misses Margaret and Gertrude Lord
We're guests in the village Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miles of Watervile
We're passing the day Sunday with friends
here.
james Goddard of Watervlle was in
the place Saturday.
Josiah Evans of Billerca. Mass, Joined
Mrs Evans here and spent a short time
visiting relatives, returning to their
home Monday.
wallace Spencer Of watervlle took a
Alton .Hussey, very pleasantly enter
tanned a party Of friends Sunday. by
taking them around the lake in his
launch.
Through the courtesy of Supt Snow,
the people Of the village We're taken over
the line of the L.. A. & w. St Ky, from
East Vassalboro to Weber pond Satur-
day afternoon. The car with about e on
boa,d left TIE village at 3.15 p. NJ and
We're taken for a trip over one of the
finest constructed roads in this section OF
the country The ride alCng Wepber'
pond is one that will long be remembered
for ;ts beauty. The day could not have
been, finer with just sufficient breeze To
he refreshing. Every courtesy was shown
the guests When. the village was reach
ed before anyone could leave their seats
William BRADLEY arose and in n pleasing
manner extended to Snpt. Snow on he
half of his guests their thanks for the
pleasure they had received and also spoke
of the superior management. the per-
severance and energy displayed by the
gentleman in the months past, and then
called fer three cheere enr Supt. Snow,
which were given with hearty good will.
ss.. - II sssgass-.s.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Martin Leighor is building a new
house for himself opposite the school
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
SOUTH ST. ALBANS.

.
Afmon Works attended the Rochester
fair in New Hampshire. last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Powers are visiting
Mrs. Powers parents. Mr.. and Mrs wal
ton.
Cr!a.d Taylor returned from Aroos,ook
county Yesterday with his bride He is
employed here with the Farmers 'Tele-
phone Co.; and will occupy the rent over
the postoffice.
Bnrnharh {; Morrill, commenced the work
of labelling Monday
G. s, Jewett is having electric wires
run out to his farm buildings.
Charles Worthev has large contract
cutting stone and will keep two or three
men at work the rest of the fan
Charles Atkinson is having his build
ings repaired and painted.
warren Ward has gone to Boston, where
ne viii visit friends. From there he will
go to Connecticut
Charles Russell has taken the last cake
of ice from his ice house
George Harlow is building new barn
on Wade street, &c 40; and a shed a
feet long. Nv
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
AT MONDAY MEETING
Republican Women Again Lecture
Men-They Seem to Like 1t.

With mounted policemen surrounding the place,
with sound money chrysanthemums waving
everywhere. with four singers in bright red satin
coats. and three ardent women and one man 10
enunciate good Republican doctrines, the CONNER
cial Travellers League celebrated ladies day al
the leagues headquarters. No 81 Union Square
yesterday at noon. Colonel Alexander Sheppard
opened the meeting. and probably meant no MOT
mon implication when he said regretfully 10 the
men before him that he sorry they hadn't
brought of their wives and sweethearts with
them.
Women were not lacking but in the main the
hall was filed by men, who appeared immensely
pleased with the chance TO hear real. live female
orators. Miss Helen Varick Boswell, secretary OF
the Woman's Republican organization, to whom
Colonel Sheppard turned the meeting over, won
their approval the minute she faced them. Miss
Boswell wore a beaming smile. yellow chrysan-
themum and neat cloth suit.
Gentlemen she cried. we be
peaters in the best sense of the word. We
repeat by means of the men influence and care
for. Some day. she added, meanlngly you'll let
US do more"
Sure we wiTl.' called a man in the front row.
while everybody appIauded
Taft is going to be elected Miss Boswell con-
tinued. We know it, feel it. and. gentlemen
you trust a woman's intuition Now, just SO
you won't feel lonely with many women on the
platform. I'm going to introduce man who will
speak TO you--Henry P. Atwood. Assistant States
Attorney of illinois,
Mr. Atwood seized a glass of cold water and held
il aloft. looking around at the representatives Of
womens clubs on the. platform
Il want to propose toast he crieS. THE
American queens. God bless EN-
Not being able to drink it, the audience expressed
approval of the toast with its hands and feet
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world
declared Mr.. Atwood. He paid fervent tribute
the mother of Abraham Lincoln and other
women who have had part in the lives of American
statesmen. and then plunged into a speech inter
Iarded with stories which amused the audience
greatly.
Mrs William Grant Brown, president of the West
End Woman's Republican Club, made an earnest
plea for the reelection of Governor Hughes whose
success. she said, every mother who has son
must desire. And you." she cried to the men be-
fore her, do you want to give your sons money
TO gamble with? Haven't you trouble enough al
ready?'
Miss Adelaide Stedman. the girl orator who Miss
Boswell said. has come from the Golden Gate of
California to that other gate New York
whose name 1 won't mention" made a speech on the
value of sweet girl influence" toward good govern
ment. We are willing to leave the administration
of government in your hands, she assured the men
before her. beaming from under her big nic+,ra
hat but grant girls the right TO grow a little with
the times.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-31
CALLS IT CONSPIRACY.
Railroad officials Forhing for His
Defeat, Declares Mr. Hadley.
JRy Telegraph to The Tribune :

jefferson City. No. oct. 30-Attorney General
EadIey made sensational charges tonight.
In the last few days he said 7 have
learned that il the early part of Missouri's cam
palgn leading officials Of the ST. Louis & san
Francisco Railroad Company tried TO perfect
among Nissouri's railroads a secret organization
70 oppose me for Governor and far my oppo-
nent. Leading railroads refused to have a part
in this conspiracy.
Y have in the last twenty-four hours learned
that these same officials Of the st. Louis < san
Francisco Railroad have endeavored to influence
their employees TO vote against me. The only Iiti-
cation / have conducted against the ST Louis &,
san Francisco was 10 defend the state. my
client. in an attack on maximum freight and =
cent fare statutes.
y also adjusted q complaint against the st.
Louis & San Francisco which resulted in the
restoration Of passenger service. AS my infor-
nation regarding the St. Louis & san Francisco
officials action against is direct and unques-
1ionabie I feel the people should know the
facts