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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
PENCIL VENDING SWINDLE.
Chicago Man Alleged to Have Duped
Investors Throughout the Country.

Chicago. July 21.-Following indict-
ment by federal grand jury. j. w.
Musselman, a stakeholder. with an Of
flee in the Tacoma building and a
branch office in the Mason building,
Los Angeles. appeared in court here
and gave bond for his appearance for
trial. He is charged with using the
United States mails to promote fraud
ulent sale of stock of the American
Pencil Vending Machine Co.
He is said to have duped investors
in all parts of the country, by repre-
senting that the company, of which
he was president and general mana
ger. had monopoly on the business
of vending pencils by means of auto
matte machines. and that the earnings
aggregated $4,000 year, whereas,
postoffice inspectors declare. lie never
installed any of the machines. but ap-
propriated to his own use the funds re-
ceiyed from the sale of the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
LOOKS LIKE, DOUGLAS.
It Seems Almost Certain He Will Be
National Chairman.

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., July 21.--
It now seems almost certain that the
new chairman of the Democratic ma
tional committee will be Former Gov
ernor William l.. Douglas of Massa-
chnsetts. The fact that he is being
much sought after to take the place
became known here today following
the departure of George Fred Wit
!iams. who conferred last night with
Mr.. Bryan after coming direct from
Massachusetts.
1t was not generally known here that
Mr. Williams had returned from the
Denver convention. 1t IS presumed
that he conferred with Mr.. Douglas
about the matter at the request of
Mr.. Bryan while in the East. The
appointment of Gov. Douglas as ma
tional chairman, it was stated would
meet the requirements which it is de-
sired the national chairman shall pos
sess. He is a man of large means and
popular with the labor class and his
attitude on the tariff question COM
pletely meets the Democratic idea.
When asked tonight for a confirmation
of the report Mr.. Bryan said he could
not discuss the matter until after the
meeting of the subcommittee of the
national comittee in Chicago Saturday
next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
sTATloNERs AT BOSTON.
Business Sessions Of Fourth Annual
Convention Opens.

Boston, July 21.-The business ses-
sions of the fourth annual convention
of the National Association of Sta
TONERS and Manufacturers. which has
a membership among the trade in the
United States and Canada, was OPEN
ed in this city today with gathering
of delegates equal to the full list of
accredited representatives, numbering
almost 400.
Previous to taking up the business
of the convention the delegates were
welcomed by Gov. Curtis Guild. Jr.,
and representative of the association
responded. The registration and Gre
Dental committee had held their meet
ing earlier in the forenoon and had
their report ready for the conference,
which also heard several other COM
mittee reports, in addition to the an
nual papers of the officers. Other rou-
tine business occupied the remainder
of the days sessions.
The ladies of the convention, num-
bering more than 100 enjoyed a trip to
Harvard University and grounds and
through the suburbs of the city in au-
tomobiles during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
saPA;ssEs AWAY.
IT W's-fETY /
CONTINUED from Page One.)

to his attention several years ago ana
in a sharp sermon delivered at 81
Paurs church at MONDAY meeting
he called public attention to lax
condition of municipal direction, which
resulted in the overthrow of the Tam
many administration and the election
of Seth Low, president OF Columpla
College, to the Office of mayor
Bishop Potter caused great sur
throughout the country several years
ago when he took part at the dedica-
ton IF the subway tavern on Blocker
street. New York. 1t was the plan OF
those interested in the tavern to con-
duct an establishment where all in
toxicants would be served under reg
ulations which would promote tenn
perance. The bishop made an address
in which he said he hoped the tavern
would prove a success. The tavern
failed. A few years ago Bishop Potter
married Miss Elizabeth Sriven Clark,
his second wife, whose summer home
is in this city. Bishop Potter was the
son of the Rev. Alonzo Potter, VINO
was consccrated bishop of Pennsylva-
mia in 1916 He was ordained a priest
in 1858.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
ENFORCING INDIAN LAND LAW.
Senator Owen, Of Oklahoma, Defendant
in Suits Involving 5000 Deeds.

Washington, July 21.-Among the de-
PENDANTS in the suits which the depart
ment Of justice is about to bring against
Senator Robert L. Owen of that state and
Theodore \. Barnsdale of Pittsburg. The
suits have beer under preparation for
some months by A. A. Richards, special
assistant to the attorney general. and in
vove the titles to more than 5000 deeds
to lands in eastern Oklahoma
1t is the assertion of Mr.. Richards on
the evidence he has collected that the
lands in question We're the property of
Indians ard could neither be bought nor
sold under the existing law. An act was
passed by Congress during the last ses-
sion permitting the sale of Indian lands
where the owners were not more than
three quarters Indian. and it is the pur-
pose of the department to clear the title
of the lands affected by this law SO that
they may remain in full possession of the
Indians or may be legally sold by them
The new law goes into effect on July q.
and the suits will be filed against 100 de-
PENDANTS before that time.
1t is known to the department of JUS
tice that much of the land has been prac-
tically stolen from the Indians and that
in other cases only nominal compersa-
ticn has been paid Mr.. Richards holds
that any sale made prior to July z is lille
gal and that the deeds are void. Senator
Owen is said to be the posSessor OF more
than so of these deeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
HEADQUARTERS IN CHICAGO.
To Accommodate ate Work Of Republican
Congressional Committee In West.

Chicago, July 21.-Speaker Cannon,
Congressman Mckinley. Congressman
Loudenslager of New Jersey and Sena-
tor Hemenway of Indiana were pres
ent at conference here yesterday and
went over the list of states in which
the work of the Republican congress
sional committee will be centered.
1t was agreed that the heaviest work
will be in the West and for this rea-
son it was thought advisable that the
headquarters of the committee be es-
tablished in Chicago. When the con-
ferees return later in the week. 1T is
probable that an agreement will be
reached as to the chairman of the COM
mittee to succeed James S. Sherman,
the Vice Presidential nominee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

The arrests were made last
night under dramatic circuE-
stances in an apartment house in 59th
street near Seventh avenue. Deep
mystery enshrouds the inception of the
alleged plot to supply false testimony
and detectives from the district ator
ney's office arc actively at work to get
at the bottom of the facts.
The first known of the plot
vas wnen Miss MacCausland APP
preached Mr.. Gould's attorneys
and told of the plan to injure
their client The young woman was
then taken to the district attorneys Of
flee and made full statement of the
part she said she had played in the
conspiracy to furnish false evidence in
the divorce suit.
The substance of the girls statement
was that the matter was preached to
her 10 days ago, when it is alleged, Miss
Fleming who represented herself as
coming from Mrs. Teal. tried to inter-
est her in the scheme. Miss MacCauS-
land asserted that she was promised
$1,000 if she would make d statement
compromising Mr.. Gould.
she had several interviews, she said.
with Miss Fleming, Mrs. Teal and De-
tective Mcuslcy in the Hotel Wyoming
and lsewherc and the details of what
she was to testify to were discussed.
Miss MacCausland said she consented
to go into the scheme Then a state
ment i'm which she implicated Mr..
Gould. it is alleged, was drawn up,
and she signed it and her signature
was witnessed by q notary.
Another later meeting was arranged
bttwcen those alleged to be interested
in the plot but in the meantime Miss
MacCausland said she became alarmed
AMI decided to notify the authorities.
the girl attended the conference and Il
detective from the district attorneys
Office accompanied her, and here made
the arrests.
Mrs. Teal went to the district at
torncy's office today. Both her husband
and her attorney said Mrs. Teal was
the victim of unfortunate circum-
stances. There is nothing to it, and
we are sure it will come out all right,
said Teal in discussing his wife's case.
The Miss MacCausland. upon whose
story the charges are based, came
from St. Paul. Mimi, with a letter of
reference to Mrs. Teal from the Sis
tc:s of Charity. My wife gave her work
as p seamstress and later, only week
ago the girl came to me ard asked me
to Mace her as q chorus girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
cuLEHRA CUT HALF COMPLETED.
47,045,426 Yards Removed-Will Be
Finished in 3La Years.

Washington, July 21.-Excavation on
the Culebra cut on the Panama canal
is about one-half completed. Accord
ing to reports received at the Wash
ington offices of the canal commission
a total Of 47,045,426 cubic yards has
been removed from the cut, while 1t is
estimated that 39652,S22 cubic yards
remain to be taken out OF the amount
already excavated 12,600,0O0 cubic
yards was taken out by the old French
company from 1881 to 1889, and 10000
900 cubic yards was excavated by the
new French company from 1895 to 1904.
Since the American government took
charge of the canal work 1S,445,4
cubic yards has been removed
If the present rate of excavation Is
maintained the cut will be completed
in about three and half years.
Lieut.. Col George w. Goethals.
chairman and chief engineer of the
Isthmian canal commission, has re-
organized the administration work on
the canal by abolishing the depart
ment of excavation and dredging and
dividing canal construction work into
three divisions, as follows:
Atlantic division, in charge of Major
William L. Sibert, embracing all ter
ritory north of Tabernilla; Central di-
vision, in charge Of Major d. D. Gail
lard. embracing all territory north OF
Pedro Miguel to and including Taber-
nilla. and the Pacific division. in charge
of Acting Division Engineer S. B. Will
hanson. embracing all territory south
of and including Pedro Miguel.
I1ndar the REORGANIZATION each sup
erintendent of construction will have
direct supervision not only over the
work of eXcavating but also of trans
portation and management Of the
dumps in his district. No new men
have been employed as result of the
new system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
BANNER WAVES AGAIN.
Flag Torn Down at Lincoln Restored
to Its Old Position.

Fairvicw, Lincoln, July 21.-High
above the electric wires of the Traction
Company the Taft banner which met
such ignominous fate the night before
the nomination of Mr.. Bryan was to-
day again flung to the breeze. Mutilat-
ed and begrimed, the banner was
stretched across the street in the same
location from which it was said The
Democrats had torn it from it's moor
ings. On either side of it, an Ameri-
can flag was hung as a mute warning
that it would be protected against
repetition of vandalism. Hundreds of
people watched the proceedings.
Most of today was spent by Mr. Bry-
an in delivering short speeches on the
issues of the campaign into phono-
graph. Previously he had made SINH
lar speeches on the records of a COM
peting concern. The intention is to
give the speeches wide distribution
throughout the country. OF his own
volition Mr.. Bryan announced that he
had received $500 from each of the
two concerns as compensation for his
work When confronted with the sug-
gestion that he had accepted money
from corporations. Mr.. Bryan stated
that the whole proposition was a COM
mercial one and that he had turned the
remittance over to the state and coun-
ty committees as a personal contribu-
ton.
Tomorrow Mr.. Bryan intends visit
ing a picnic of the Grocers and Butch
ers Association at Capital beach, where
it is expected he will deliver an ad-
dress. In honor of the occasion, all
grocery stores and butcher shops will
be closed at an early hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
By ST. Petersburg Papers
Against Rojestvensky'
Says He Personally Contribui-
ed TO Sea Of Japan Disaster
And Other Pleasant Thiugs...aow
Il Is Learned He Is Not Dead.

ST. Petersburg, July 21.-The papers
of st. Petersburg comment unchari-
tably on the death two days ago of Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky at Bad Maui
helm. Germany.
The Rech says that although acquit-
ted by the court martial he was con-
demned by public opinion as one of the
guilty naval officers who personally
contributed to the Russian naval dis
aster in the Sea of Japan years before
it occurred.
At the notorious maneuvres Off Reveal
in the presence of the German En-
peror, Rojestvenskys fleet, this paper
declares, attained brilliant firing aver
ages by means of fraudulent targets.
The admiral gained his reputation as
stern disciplinarian during the long
cruise to the seat of war. when men
were hanged by the dozen for minor
alterations with their officers.
But the admiral shrank from death
himself, the paper concludes, preferring
ignoble surrender to the Japanese
The Bourse Gazette announces that
the admiral has left extensive men,
OirS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
HEADQUARTERS At CHICAGO.
All Republican Campaign Work Will
Be Directed from There.

Colorado Springs, Col, July 21.-Just
before final adjournment tonight tho
mem bers of the national Republican COM
mittee in conference with Chairman
Hitchcock voted unanimously to estab-
lish headquarters in Chicago instead of
New York. Hitchcock's force will be es-
tablished there as soon as he can get
them together after his return to Chicago.
All the work of the Taft forces will be
directed from Chicago, even to the collec-
ton of campaign funds.
The inter-mountain conference came to
a close tonight with a dinner given by
Frank II, Hitchcock, chairman OF the Re
publican national committee, to the menu
bers Of the rational committee and state
chairmen who have been here for the
last three days. Mr.. Hitchcock and his
immediate party will leave for Chicago
tomorrow.
Plans for the campaign to be made in
the Far Western states were discussed
Mr. Hitchcock said that the conferences
had been successful in every way. All
men who attended the conferences re-
NAMED here tonight for Mr.. Hitchcock s
dinner.
MI. fillcncOck mas puSy pIoSIitIi
mapped out for the next week or 10 days.
He will reach Chicago on Thursday night
and will meet several leaders of the cen
trail states with whom he already has en-
gagements He will leave Chicago July
| q for Cincinnati to attend the ceremonies
in connection with the notification of
Judge Taft for President on the Repub-
| lican ticket. While in Chicago he expects
to make two important announcements
| The chief one of these will be the APP
| pointment of vice chairman and the
executive committee of the national com
| mittee. The other will be the location OF
Chicago headquarters which, according tt
| the present understanding, will be equa
! to those to be established in New Yorl
and will claim even more of the clair.
mans time. After the notification cere-
monies at Cincinnati Mr.. Hitchcock viii
go to New York to open the headquarters
| there en- Aug. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
A BRUTAL MURDER.
Mrs. Annie Payrow Found Gagged,
With Throat Cut from Ear to Ear.

Boston, July 21.-A brutal murder
was disclosed tonight by the discovery
of the body of Mrs. Annie Payrow, 3S
years of age. gagged and with her
throat cut, crushed into small closet
in one of the apartments at 200
Columbus avenue. in the Back Bay.
The woman's body was found by her
husband, Charles H. Payrow, when he
returned to his room late this evening.
Not finding his wife in their rooms he
began a search and was attracted by
blood marks which led to closet.
Opening the door he found the body Of
his wife crowded into the small space.
In her mouth was a gag and her throat
had been slit from ear to ear.
The police upon being notified placed
an officer in charge of the rooms and
they will give out no information re-
Harding the murder Little is known
of Mr. and Mrs. Payrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

Probably the most perfect institution
in the world for the care of emigrants
Is the Auswanderer Hallen, erected
within the last few years at the We'd
del, a suburb of Hamburg. 1t is the
shell of a miniature city equipped to
satisfy every desire, whether physical,
aesthetic or spiritual, of four thousand
souls. It's two-score or more neat
buildings, it's green plats and flower
beds, occupy an inclosed area more
then twice as large as Madison
Square. New York city, or above four
teen acres. and cost approximately
$500. 900. 1t is an illustration Of the
scientific method of supplying the
needs of life. In this odd city, whose
population changes on an average
every three days, the inhabitants are
lodged in large, light, well-ventilated
dormitories. equipped with neat gal
vanized bedsteads, and fed in common
dining-rooms with food cooked in
large kitchens in most scientific and
clearly style.-Outlook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
In Police Court.

In the Gardiner Police court yester-
day morning before Judge Larrabee'
William Jackson a Togus veteran was
sent to the Home to be dealt with ny
the officers there.
John Gallagher was arraigned on
charge of intoxlcation. The judge upon
examining the records found that "a',
lagher was previously before the coui,
February Is at which time he had pau
fine Of 81 and costs and promsea "
keep out of town for six months AS
he had come within month of keepl''s
his promise the judge decided 10 "'
him off with a fine of 81 and cos's.
John Conley for vagrancy was s''e'
60 days in Jail and was taken 10 Au'
gusta by City Marshal Cults.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
KNOWN IN ST. PAUL.
Mrs. Ben Teal Has Figured In lItiga-
ton There-Secured Divorce.

ST. Paul. Mimi, July 21-Mrs. Ben
Teal mentioned in the story of the al
legged plot to manufacture evidence
against Frank j. Gould at one time
lived in this city, where she was known
as Mrs. Eleanor Toomey. wife of Will
liam c. Toomey. former secretary to
James ]. Hill About three years ago
she brought a breach of promise suit
for $4,000 against DR.. Joseph w. Bet
tingen The trial was one of the most
sensational ever heard in the Ramsey
county district court. Mrs. Toomey
lost the suit The breach of promise
suit was brought after the divorce of
Mr.. and Mrs. Toomey. Mrs. Toomey
alleged that DIR. Bettingcn had promis-
ed to marry her as soon as the divorce
was secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

Among the passengers on the lslarder
yesterday morning were Mr.. and Mrs,
j. II. Feed of Riverside and their pet cat
Phil. on their way to Southport. Phil
attracted much attention at the wharf
He is beautiful cat. weighs ~ pounds
and shows marked intelligence He seem
ed perfectly contented in his crate ana
received all attention bestowed upon MIN
very pleasantly. This is Pills third sea-
son at the islands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
To Boothbay Harbor and Squirrel

The Cobbossee Inn baseball team WI,
take a trip to Boothbay HarDor "' ",
Squirrel to play the strong nii'es ,' e.,
those two places. They will leave ' ."s
morning for BOothbay Harbor OH ~.
Islander and will play the Boo'"D "',,
Harbor nine this afternoon. They WI va
remain at the Harbor over night anu
Thursday will go to Squirrel ls'ahn t.
play the team there. The follo"ihe
the makeup Of the team that Coooo''~
Inn will send out for this trip a..
Clason c; Hartman p; NUM- n.
Kane 2b; Perry IS; Chase 30; biah -
Shepard If; Cobb, Corbin RI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
GAIN FOR c. p. EMPLOYEES.
Nine.ho Day and No Reduction II
Wage Scale Recommended.

Winnipeg, July 21.-Employes in the
shops of the Canadian Pacific Railway
gained victory when the Cancellation
board presented its report. The nine
hour day will continue to prevail in the
West, and may soon be granted in the
East. No reduction was made in the
scale of wages. There will be no slid
ing scale, and helpers will not be all
owed to use tools.
wages of apprentices In the future
the grievance committee of the en-
ployes is to be paid for time lost in
waiting on the company if the men are
found to have a grievance.
The company gained some points,
principally regarding wrecking crews
and overlapping of time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

Consul-General William H. Michael
reports that a number of Tibetan trad
ers who visited Calcutta in March,
1902. brought with them. among other
articles, large quantity of musk.
which is held in high esteem by the
hirh-caste Indians. The little deer
from which the musk is obtained
ranges in the Himalayas and Tibetan
mountains. 5000 feet above sea level.
The male deer yields the finest and
greatest quantity of musk. The deer
are Shy and alert. and difficult to cap
ture.-Consular Reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list of advertise ,hs
ters at the Gardiner Dostoflice ~. .uar
week ending Aug. IS: Mrs. Ann" Ode
Mrs. Annie G.. Dorr. Henry r.
Mrs. Fl. Louise Hall, Lewis Gutter. ,rd
Dodge. BENZ. S. Haywood. b. a, IVA ,sou.
Mrs. II. II. Sawyer. W. B. Sherioa"'
sieur Moses Thibault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

The Rev. DIR. William r. Jenvey. who
recently celebrated the twenty-fifth
anniversary of his rectorship of St
Pants Episcopal church. Hoboken
pridcs himself on the fact that in the
whole course of his ministry he has
missed only one church service which
he was scheduled to hold. A severe
attack of grip. which confined him to
his bed, was responsible for his one
absence. 41@=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

While ont on the rifle range OF Co
at Randolph yesterday afternoon Capt
]. McKenna and Lieut. Harold Peaececi
discovered that a spark from the engn
of the Kennebec Central had set tn
grass on fire in the vicinity of the range
The fire was burning briskly when the
discovered it, but they soon succeeded il
eXtinguishing it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22

There was considerable excitement
in Leadville. Col. recently over the
discovery of gold nugget in the giZ-
gard of q chicken. The nugget was
found nv Mrs r. J. Mcdonald while
dressing the fowl. which was bought
AZ local store. The nugget is said
to Ne worth about 81. The chicken
was imported recently from Kansas
and considerable speculation is being
INDUCED in as to whether an I'M
known placer mine exists on the farm
where the bird was raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-22
NOT THE ADMIRAL.
It Was Another Rojestvensky Who
Died at Bad Nauheim, Germany.

Berlin, July 21-The announcement
made yesterday from Bad Nauheim
Germany, that Vice Admiral Rojest-
vensky, who commanded the Inflated
Russian fleet that was annihilatcd by
the japanese in the battle of the Sea
Of Japan in May, 1905, had died there
the night of July 10 from heart trouble.
is incorrect. A Russian named Rojest-
vensky did die at Bad Nauheim but he
was not the admiral.