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Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26

Mrs. Wells, sister Of Col. A. W. Brad
bury, of Portland, is visiting her brother
at Hotel Long.
About thirty members Of Good Faith
Rebekah Lodge went to Auburn as the
guests of Liberty Lodge of that place.
An enjoyable time was reported.
The road crew under Bert Parsons are
making some repairs in the village be-
fore going into the rural districts.
Mrs. H. q. Nulty went to Portland
Tuesday to attend the sessions OF the
Grand Chapter, o. E. s., of Maine, to be
held there this week.
A delegation from Good Faith Lodge
attended the annual district meeting OF
the Rebekahs at Turner Wednesday
evening.
W. C. Spaulding of Caribou is visiting
his brother, Mr.. Benjamin Spaulding.
The Murray-Rostell Co. played to
good audiences Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights last week.
The Martz and Burnell shows will be
here Tuesday, May 28, and the Canadian
Jubilee Singers on Wednesday, the 9th.
Mr.. W. G. Hill was in town Thursday
demonstrating the shooting qualities OF
u M. c. ammunition and Remington
| firearms. Mr.. Hill gave an exhibition
at the range of the gun club of close
shooting with rifle and shot gun, shoot
ing "pea beans" and small washers toss.
ed into the air with 20 calibre rifle, and
showing the force of high power rifle
by shooting bullets through solid steel
plates and doing some pigeon shooting
with shot guns. Mr.. Hill besides being a
good shot is a fine fellow and always
welcomed by the local sportsmen.
S. G. Wilmington has gone to Caribou
to enter the employ of w. G. Spauldine
of that town.
Chas. Gray has moved from the rent
over the harness store to the house own
ed by the Misses Dean on High Street.
Friday Rev. A. W. Pottle went tC
Westbrook to attend the sixty-fourtt
anniversary of Saccarappa Lodge, l. o
o. F., and also the dedication of theii
hall. Mr.. Pottle has been member o.
this lodge about forty years, having
taken his degrees during his first pastor
ate in Westbrook.
Wednesday evening in Buckfield at
the residence of the officiating clergy
man were married by the Rev. A. W
Pottle, Fred Augustus Cooper and Miss
Mae Ethel Foster, both of Buckfeld.
Mr.. Frank Whittemore, we are glad t
learn, is improving after serious illness
of several days. The first days of las
week Drs. Marston and Heald, who at
tended him, feared pneumonia but sue
ceeded in preventing it. Mr.. White
more's family is in New York, and HI
has been living alone on his Buckfielt
farm, looking after his mining properties
which are being investigated by w. S
Robinson for the Maine and New Hamp
shire Feldspar Company. Mr.. White
more's sister, Mrs. Drake of Paris, i
with him.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26

With the nomination for the pres
idency settled, it would seem to be in
order to be looking for somebody for the
nomination for vice-president, using
some other test besides the size of his
barrel. For a long time that was the
principal qualification considered. The
nomination Of Roosevelt for the office
was a departure from the established
precedent. II is well understood that
he was nominated to get rid of him
but it didn't work just as the machine
expected.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26
Hiram.

Mrs. John W. Hubbard and her
daughter Miss Alice of Washington, D.
c., arrived in Hiram last week for their
summer vacation. Lieut.. John w. Hub.
bard, who is messenger of the United
States House of Representatives, will
join his family here after congress ad
journs.
On Tuesday Hon. Dean A. Ballard OF
the board of county commissioners met
our selectmen and other citizens at the
town house and made arrangements to
expend the state fund for a state road in
East Hiram on the road from Baldwin
to Denmark, between the villages.
DR.. Charles E. Wilson has been re.
appointed as a member of the board OF
health, Jacob G. Pendexter of South
Hiram being chairman and Llewellyn A.
Wadswortb, secretary.
Rev. Mr.. Harbutt of Portland preach
ed in the Congregational church on Sun.
day.
On Saturday afternoon, the 10th, the
base ball game was won by Hiram with
score of I to for Smiths Mills Club
Many will learn with deep regret Of
the death at Westbrook, Me-, of Mrs
Ethel (Lombard) Kimball, wife of Mr
John A. Kimball. Mrs. Kimball was
the daughter of Henry and Betsey
(Huntress) Lombard, former residents
of Hiram. She was educated at Potter's
Academy, Sebago, and was successful
teacher until her marriage. She was a
lady of rare spirit and personal magnet
ism, loved and respected by all who
knew her. She leaves husband, q
little daughter eight years of age, ar
aged father and three brothers, Mr.
John Lombard of Westbrook, DR.. Lom
bard of Bridgton and Mr.. Everett LON
bard of Sebago, Me.
The bereaved family have the love and
sympathy of many relatives and friends
in Hiram, where they formerly lived.
Mrs. Kimball died May 8. The fu'
neral services were held at her home, GO
Church St., Westbrook, Me-, May IL
Her age was about 20 years.
Mr.. Harrison Scribner died at his
home May 9, aged II years, 2 months, "a
days. He was born in Waterbury. His
father and mother, John and Eliza WAR.
ren) Scribner, moved to Hiram when he
was about six years of age. He leaves a
wife, one daughter, Mrs. Frederick Gil
patrick, one son, Mr.. Almon Y. Serb.
ner, with whom he lived, six grand
children, and one brother, Mr.. William
Scribner of Hiram. Mr.. Scribner was a
very industrious farmer, who took pride
in knowing that his work was we'll done.
He was a worthy citizen, an excellent
husband and father, a kind and genial
friend and neighbor. The funeral was
held at his home Saturday afternoon,
May 8, attended by the Rev. Mr.. El-
bridge of Cornish Methodist church.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26

Oregon, under its initiative and refer
endum, has pending measure which, If
passed, will practically give the state the
single tax advocated by Henry George.
Under the bill factory buildings and
machinery, homes and homo improve
ments, are exempt from taxation. The
land still remains subject to taxation and
of course must bear the burden of 1t. IL
this is passed, it will furnish practical
test of the single tax theory, and most OF
the people of the country will be glad to
have il tried-in some other state. When
1t Is actually in force, we will 60 and
observe its working. And probably
there will be the same unanimity in the
reports made on its working, both by the
people Of the state and outside observers,
that there is in regard to the working OF
the prohibitory Law In Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26

material obanabe into these
of white,
16 button $500
black ard white Silk $780, S25 sl
Lisle 75c SIC, s00, s25.
TWO CLASP GLOVES shades qualities $00 s2j
TWO CLASP BRILLIANT EXCELLENT QUALITY
SILK DRESSY GLOVE IN TANS, MODES, SLATE BLACK
WHITE, only cents.
shades good quality 75c Two
and good shades, 2c, jOc SIC.
SPECIAL SALE 12 BUTTON TAN SEVERAL
SHADES ONLY 1925.
Store Saturday open Friday evening" May
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26
GLOVES NEWS
NEW GLOVES.

We show you every fashionable shade in our new gloves for
spring every detail of workmanship, fit and STYLE you
will find them more than satisfactory.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26

Hughes says he wouldn't take the
nomination for vice-presidcnt any way.
With the work be has cut out for him as
governor of New York, he is perhaps
not to be blamed. Neverthess, the
office of vice president. Notwithstanding
all its drawbacks, is not position to be
despised. The elevation of Roosevelt to
the presidency through it has given it a
standing different from that which il
formerly had.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26

There is little doubt that the Dem
ocratic nominee for governor in Maine
will be Obadiah Gardner OF Rockland,
who was for long term of years master
of the State Grange.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-26
OXFORD CoUSTY.-@

Under this call, the towns and plantations In
Oxford County will be entitled TO delegates as
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
IN THE INTEREST OF TAFT
Charles P. Grandfield of Missouri
Confirmed as First Assistant
Postmaster General.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The senate to-
day confirmed the nominations of Louis
A. Coolidge of Massachusetts to be as
sistant secretary of the treasury, and
Charles p. Granofield of Missouri to be
first assistant postmaster general.
Several Democratic senators expressed
the opinion that Mr.. Grandfield's APP
pOintment to so responsible a position
should not have been made. 1t was
pointed out that he was connected with
the postoffice department during the re-
cent scandals, holding a position of
trust, and it was said that he should
have been cognizant of the wrongdoing
on the part of his superiors. 1t was
shown, however, that Mr.. Grandfield
received the promotion to first assist
ant postmaster general because of his
long service in the department, and
that he had earned an enviable reputa-
ton. 1t was also intimated that the APP
pointment was in the interest of the
nomination of Secretary Taft for presi-
dent, Mr.. Grandfield having been the
chief clerk under former First Assist
ant Postmaster General Hitchcock, who
is now Taft manager. This sugges-
ton elected no response, however, and
Mr.. Grandfield was confirmed without a
roll call.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27

on the testimony of an accOmplice I'M
less corroborative evidence, independ-
ent of that of the accOmplice tends to
connect in some way the defendant
with the commission of the crime
charged and such confederation shall
not be sufficient if it merely shows the
commission of the crime or the cir
cumstances surrounding it. The court
will instruct you. gentlemen. that that
is the law.
This is not a mere technicdlity but
a wise, provision in the statutes. And
why? Suppose you, Mr.. James. were
accused of accepting $1,000 for your
verdict while acting on this jury. Sup
pose they brought forth crook who
said that he bribed you. Under the
promise of immunity he swears that he
gave you 81 900 as a bribe. You are
tried on this charge and this crook,
admitting he is an accomplish. gives
practically the only evidence against
you. You, of course. deny the charge.
Would it be right that you should be
convicted on the sole testimony of q
man who testified against you to es-
cape punishment himself? That is the
reason why we have that statute on
our books requiring competent cOTTObO-
ration and that is why we are asking
each one of you to remember this stat
ute when you take this case under con-
sideratiOn in the jury ROOM"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
JUDGE HAS PROBLEM.
May He Send Married Woman, a Mi
nor, to Industrial School?

Judge V c. GunneH of the juvenile
court Is up against the proposition as to
whether or not married girl can be
committed to the state industrial school
from his court Heretofore it has been
taken for granted that when a girl mar
ried she was no longer within the 5uris-
diction of the court.
The problem under discussion came up
yesterday morning, when Mrs. Jennie
Kyle. VINO up TO two weeks ago was Miss
Jennie Brinkerhoff, was taken INTO Gus
tody by the probation officer at the re-
quest of the girls husband. Kyle COM
planned that his Juvenile wife went to
dances. walked the streets and would
do nothing in conformity with his de-
sires.
When the officer went to locate the girl
he found her with a companion in the
western part of the city. She ran INTO
the house. at the approach of the Off
GER and made an unsuccessful attempt
TO conceal herself. She was taken from
the place much against her will and on
the way to police headquarters she tore
open the coat sleeve of the patrol wagon
driver
Two weeks ago the girl who is IL
years of age, was in custody OF the Ju-
venile officers on charge of incorri-
gibility. Prior to the time set for her
hearing she slipped away and married
Kyle Her actions since have led the Of
ficers TO believe that she did not lntehd
to remain Mrs. Kyle. but that she mar
ried simply to keep from being commit
ted to the reform school
After a lengthy hearing yesterday Judge
Gunnell determined that il would be pest
TO give the girl over 20 the care or her
husband and parents. and instructed them
that if it became impossible to control
her he would have nothing to do with
the case. but that they should turn her
over to the higher authorities and nave
her sent. to Jail or to the penitentiary
Judge Gunnen stated he was not GER
tain as to whether or not he could COM
nit the girl to the industrial school, al
though she is still a minor and was I'M
der the Jurisdiction of the court at the
time of her marriage, taking the steps
without the consent of the court
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
PARK CITY HAPPENINGS.

Park City Feb 26.-The funeral of
William MOsheT. the old man who died
Monday morning, from general debility,
in his cabin on Rosie bill. was held this
afternoon from the Richardson undertake
ing DarlOrs.
Everything is now in readiness for the
charity ball to be given Thursday even
ing in Maple hall under the direction of
the Park City Citizens club and that the
affair will be a success, both socially
and financially. is not doubted for a mo-
ment by the committee i'm charge. Byron
Hartwel who is chairman of the ar
rangements committee has been deVOt-
ing all of his time to this ball work and
says that he expects to see the largest
attendance ever seen at a dance in this
city. The cause is indeed a worthy ore
and as there are number of families here
at present which need assistance il is
safe to say that all of the Park City
people who can possibly afford it will De
found ready to aid those in distress by
being present.
Owing to the unbroken stretch of spring
weather thatfis being enjoyed here, good
sleighing is at an end and the wagons
are in use again.
The board of trustees of the Park City
Miners hospital met last evening and
transacted the regular monthly work that
Games up before them.
The city justice has had a busy time
of it so far this week and besides col
lecting a number of fines he also has
one of two lawbreakers on the streets
working out their sentences.
After the regular meeting Monday
evening the members of the Knights OF
Columbus enjoyed a small spread.
On Sunday afternoon the second and
third degrees will be given to a class Of
thirty candidates by the Salt Lake and
Ogden councils of the Knights of Column
bus, in this city, and a big time is ex-
pected by the knights. In the evening
a banquet will be served and it viii be
followed by short talks by the prominent
K. of C.'s present
Miss Florence Talbot entertained a
crowd of her young friends at the Daily
West home last evening. Finch was the
game played and several musical selec-
tons were given. Dainty refreshments
were served ard good time was had
by all.
Miss Minnie Kescel entertained the O..
N o. girls at her home on Park avenue
Wednesday evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
HOTEL BEATS HEADED WEST
Quartet Working Clever Game At.
tract Attention of Postal
Authorities.

When man named Harris Pincus or
Leonard registers at a western hotel
nowadays he may or may not be aware
that the Wideawake clerk stares and
seems 10 wait for something to happen.
The Harrises, Pincuses and Leonar6s
who have been offended by the hotel
clerks aad have called them rude will
find little comfort in discovering that two
of the most clever hotel swindlers in the
country are using those respectable
names. Each of the swinders has a wo-
man with him. These women call them
selves Mrs. Harris. Mrs. Pincus or Mrs.
Leonard as the occasion demands Post
office Inspector Joe p. Johnson has is
sued the following warning to the po-
lice:
'Postoffice inspectors have had occa-
sion recently to investigate the opera
tons Of two or more swindlers who
have been working hotels in the southern
and middle western states. Their work
first came &c notice in North Carolina
then in West Virginia and Ohio Sub
sequently they made their appearance in
Chicago, Ill.,, and Kansas CITY Nc ami
are believed TO be working westward. with
Los Angeles and San Francisco as des-
tinations
THE scheme is substantially as fol-
lows:
Mail is addressed. under one of the
aliases used. in care of hotel In due
course of time the man presents himself
al NllF AtiCls itSlSltISs ara asks IOF HIS
mail Upon receiving the letter. which
is mailed in an envelope bearing the i'm
print of a well known concern in some
other state. he opens il in the presence
of the manager or clerk of the hotel AMI
pulls out check, at the same time show
ing him the letter purporting to be from
the firm mentioned on the envelope. and
states that the enclosed check is for ex-
penses. He pleads lack of funds and APP
pears to have no difficulty in securing
cash on the check. Before the check is
returned, protested. the man has made
good his escape.
''Tbe aliases used in cases already re-
ported are R. w. Harris. Fred Pincus
and A. f. Leonard. and each of the men
is accompanied by a woman whom he
claims is his wife.
Fred Pincus-About Is years of age;
small man, weighing about 190 pounds
height feet inches; dark complexion,
sharp features. smooth shaVen prominent.
long nose: good dresser; wore light col
ored check suit. gray OvercOat; claims to
represent the Peerless Light company.
Chicago. ILL., Woman accompanying is
quite small. blonde hair and blue eyes.
They claimed to be theatrical people.
working the vaudeville and picture
shows
"A. L. Leonard-Age about 2s years; 6
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
PAID VISIT TO
FAMOUS RUINS
American Naval Officers Lunch
Beside Ancient Temple
in Peru.

Lima, Peru, Feb. 26.-The ball given
last night by the National club in
honor of the visiting American naval
officers was a most brilliant success.
The elite society of the capital was well
represented and among those present
were the president of the republic, sew
eral members of the cabinet, the
American admirals the American min
lister to Peru, Leslie Combs. and the
staff of the American legation and the
members of the diplomatic corps. The
dancing was continued until o'clock
this morning. The strets surrounding
the club were beautifully Illuminated
and the club building was tastefully
decorated for the occasion. No less
than six hundred guests attended the
function.
Rear Admirals Charles NJ. Thomas,
William H. Emory and Charles S.
Sperry and forty officers of the Ameri-
can fleet together with eighty Peru
vians headed by the minister of war,
General Elaspuru. proceeded on horse
back this morning to Pachacama,
about eighteen miles from Lima, To in
spect the famous ruins there. They
lunched beside the ancient temple OF
the sun, where friendly toasts were
drunk Uhle directed the excavation
for relics for the visiting Americans
and a number of valuable relics were
found. The excursionists returned to
Lima at O'Clock tonight.
There was also an excursion to
Mount Meiggs for the sailors and in
addition a number of the visitors went
to the InfiernillO ravine to inspect the
bridge there.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
Ogden Briefs,

BURIAL TODAY.-The funeral of
Stanford T.. infant child of Mr.. and
MIS- l. ) Hodgson, will be held at the
residence. 1905 Washington avenue. at II
o'clock this morning.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.-Ma IL
eenses were issued yesterday to Reuben
r Burton and Miss Caroline c. Call
both of Alton, Wyo.. and to Thomas
burton and Miss Aimeda NJ. Banford, both
of Ogden.
SUES FOR GOODS.-The Interstate
Tailoring company commenced an action
IN the district court yesterday against
the lnteT-Mountain Tailoring company to
recover S574.12 alleged to be due for goods
sold 10 the defendant company
DIES FROM SCARLET FEVER
Caroline, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Cox, died at the FAM
lily residence in West Weber on Tuesday
of scarlet fever The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon, burial being in the
City cemetery.
WIFE OF MONTH SUED.-Guy w
stephens began a divorce action in the
district court yesterday against his wife
Mary A. Stephens. According TO the al
legations of the complaint his wife soon
became WeaTied of married life He as
serts that she deserted him in Septem-
ber 1901. after they had been married
about a month.
NlADUCT CONSTRUCTION is an.
nOunced that the work of constructing
the twenty -IOurtn street Vladuct viii be
commenced before two months at the
latest, and that when the work does start
it will be rushed through as fast as pos
sible. There Is still considerable pre-
liminary work to be done before the ac-
tUal construction work is taken up
DISCUSS MAYORS RECOMMENDA-
TIONS.-MayOr Brewer and six members
of the council met i'm the mayors Of
flee yesterday and discussed in a gen
eral way the recommendations contained
in the mayors message sent to the coun-
ell Monday night Nothing definite was
done and another meeting viii be held
tonight, when it is expected some conclu-
sion will be reached.
AUSTRIANS ARRESTED.-Yest
afternoon Officer Crompton placed two
Austrians under arrest for fighting in a
Wall avenue saloon. While waiting for
the patrol a third Austrian attempted to
exchange a loaded pistol for an empty
one which one of the men had in his
pocket when arrested The policeman
saw the move and landed on the third
mans neck with a club This man was
also arrested.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
CURIOUS ONES
KEPT OUTSIDE
HartIe Case Draws ThrongS
Who Get No Farther Than
the Door.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 26.-With the ex-
pectation of hearing Mrs. Mary Scott
Hartje testify in the conspiracy suit
against Augustus Hartje, her million
aire husband; John L. Welshons, his
friend, and Clifford Hooe. the negro
coachman, the corridors leading to the
criminal court were crowded with
would-be spectators early today. AS
was ordered yesterday by the court.
only those interested were admitted by
the tipstaves.
IL was said that Mrs. Hartje would
go on the stand today.
Albert Cholmondeley, a private de-
tective, who was on the stand when
court adjourned yesterday, was the
first witness today. Attorney Marshall,
for the defendants, put the detective
through a severe ton
concerning the trip he had taken to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27
K. p. CHEF IS COMING.
Supreme Chancellor Barnes to Pay
Visit to Ogden.

Members of Ogden lodge No. >, knights
of Pythias. are making elaborate prep-
arations for reception to Supreme Cham
ceIlor Charles A Barnes of Illinois. who
Is to make an official visit to Ogden,
Feb Is
This is the first time in many years
that the official head of the organize
ton has made a visit TO this city and
everything possible is being done to make
the visit a pleasant one. In addition to
a trip through Ogden canyon recep-
ton and banquet will be held at the We
her club.
An open session will be held at the Car
negie Library hall on Friday evening. Tor
which an invitation has been extended
10 the public Mr.. Barnes will be the
principal speaker of the evening, and
Judge J. A Howell will make the ad-
dress of welcome Following the pub
lie meeting the local knights will re-
ceive their chief at their rooms in the
Utah National bank building.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-27

Mnotclair. n. j., during the Hartje di-
vOrce trial for the purpose of shadow
ing Hooe. When court took the noon
recess no testimony of apparent i'm
portance had been given.
The most important testimony was
submitted today by John p. Geyer, a
former private detective, his evidence
bearing on certain statements which
John L. WelshOns made to him at va
riOus times. These, in brief, were that
Mrs. Hartje's family would pay $50 00s
to get hold of certain information
which WelshOns knew; that an effort
was being made to connect Mrs. Hart
je's name with seven different men,
and that WeIshons did not intend to be
made a scapegoat because of the Hooe
incident