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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
TO STATE PRISON.
Continued from Page One.)

by correspondence. Among other Of
fers he presented combinations of
blocks of stocks of companies promot-
ed by himself such as the KingCrow-
Their and Ehramann properties, with
listed stocks. His business increasing
he opened even more lavishly furnish
ed Offices in New York City and, early
IN 1907 began the publication of the
Boston Daily Tribune. The New York
offices failed to pay and the paper was
discontinued after it had run for sew
eral months, having cost its promot-
or. it was claimed nearly half mil
lion dollars.
Early in 1908 customers of Mr.. King
began making complaints that listed
stocks for which they had sent the
financial agent money, were not for
warded to them. Suddenly on Feb. 81,
1908, it was announced that Mr.. King
had placed all his property and affairs
in the hands of S. A. Hopkins and II.
d. ycaton as trustees.
A meeting of creditors soon followed
and King was declared bankrupt and
Lee Friedman appointed trustee by the
creditors An investigation showed Ii
abilities of Sz91 ,SS1.25, and assets of $l3,-
66S7S.
Mr. King in the meantime had dis
appeared and following an investiea-
ton ny the authorities a warrant was
issued for his arrest. 1t was learned
that he had gone to New York and
from there sailed to London. He was
next heard from in Paris. From there
he went to Colombo, Ceylon. where he
sought the mountains in search of
health as he claimed and to forget his
financial difficulties.
Or JUNE IL, 1908, he appeared at po-
lice headquarters and surrendered him.
self. He was placed under arrest but
was later released. having secured
bail in the sum of $4,000.
His trial began on Dec. IA. the change
being in 81 counts and alleging lar
ccny. embezzlement and false pre-
fences. the sum involved being some
over S3e, 900. Various customers of King
testified to failure to receive stocks for
which they had sent money. while not
few declared they had received the
stocks or their equivalent in money
since Kings arrest.
On Dec % King was found guilty on
81 of the counts. Bail was increased to
$500 and King was released pending
a motion for exceptions. Two days lat
er he was surrendered by one of his
bondsmcn and falling to again secure
proper securities. has been in Jail since.
until his sentence today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Some excellent bulls are credited to
William Arolin. who was a London l.oice
judge in the thirties of the last century
He once remarked to counsel: IF YOU
can show precisely at what moment the
oIIense was committed and prove that the
prisoner was not there when he did il, he
could not possibly have done it" AMI he
sagely added: I'VE cannot divest olil-
selves of common sense in a court o. jus
tice.'' Of a similar character was an
axiom he once delivered himself of, which
has been maliciously fathered on nleny
other occupants of the bench: If ever
there was a case Of clearer evidence than
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
FIRST BAPTIST q
Holds Annual Meeting
Wednesday EYED

The annual meeting /
Baptist church was held
of the church last even
was served at 6 O'Clock,
ing present, and was 10y
ports Of the officers and
ganiZation of the church
Among the pleasant is
evening were two letters
read. one from Mrs, JOSH
years old, and one from
Gay, 90 years old, homo
of the church. OFFICERS
as follows:
Treasurer-Alice NJ. M'
Collector-E. n. Carver
Clerk-E. +. Weston.
AGENT. r. Wellmaa
Auditor-H. NJ Mcra'a
Prudential COMMITTEE
Fuller, Geo. f. Macoln0s
Conant, DR.. w. johnson
r & Carter.
Primary department y
Miss Eva Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
IN CHRIsT's FOOTSTEPS.
Leaders Of Movement IN Cleveland
Form Plans for Young Christians.

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 13.-Between
100000 and 100000 young Christians
will be following in the footsteps of
Christ, not as an experiment, but per-
manently, within a short time, if the
plans formed by the leaders of the
movement in Cleveland are carried out.
a committee of 80, composed of 10
representatives of each, the Epworth
League, the Young Peoples Society Of
Christian Endeavor and the Baptist
Young Peoples Union, has been ap-
pointed to undertake the task of maxi
ing the movement a national one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
PRESERVE THE TREES.
Warning to Forest DespoiIers from
Sec. Wilson at Washington.

Washington, Jan. 13.-"The time is
coming in this country when trees will
be as scarce as diamonds unless i'm
mediate steps are taken to preserve
our forests"
This was the dark picture painted
in an address by Sec. Wilson at the
2Sth annual meeting of the American
Forestry Association here today.
Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, chap
lain of the Senate and vice president
of the Forestry Association, offered
this as a solution of the problem:
stop denudation; plant trees and
make the people who own the funds
for the future invest them in forests. A"
w. S. Harvey of Philadelphia, acting
president. presided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
THE GOSPEL MN
In the Methodist Chure"
Great Intsr''

The people are beconlis
the mission held in Greer
The new song book Is
Gospel music. The sres !.
Love Shines In" sings
mind and heart. You "
singing every where very :,
The sermon of MISS -.
with the question Of ~.
The text was: Search y J,
know my heart. Try NJ
is any evil way in me- "a
This was the prayer q
God. He wished, earne ~
have God see all MS ~ "
his prayer to the God Of "a 4
might know the way Of y
might walk therein. -,
The evangelist then ~'
size three Thoughts ...t
I. God searches the me-
all about every life; oas
alike with God. he ~ 4
and knows all the ac's =,
II. Each person mus -.
what is in his own l M
life will lead to num-. w,
God and a genuine en0r'
of noble service. ,,s,ct
III. The practical y. N
searching. 1t drives ~
the church, it makes !, : ~ Y,
with his testimony y
soul-winning power. iii
The service toHie" ..siu1
terest. The splendid SINE FL
gregation. the earnes ss,llst
preaching Of the evan
everyone. n.ld 4
The meetings are ~, ns,'
room brilliant with l,sDI 3
pure air and waI,ns
Miss Adams M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
Will Succeed Pres. Eliot
Of Harvard College.
Elected by Corporaiion--- will
Be Approved by oVerseers.
Graduate Of Harvard and One Of
Our Most Scholarly Men.

Boston, Jan 13-Harvard's new
president will be Professor Abbott
Lawrence Lowell, author and lawyer,
now holding the chair of the science
of government in the university and
who today was elected to succeed
President Charles w. Eliot, when that
wellknown educator lays down the
reins of academic government next
May, after nearly 40 years of service.
The selection of Prof Lowell was
made by the president and fellows Of
the college, known as the corporation.
Following his election by that body
which is self -perpetuating in that it
selects it's own members, the name
was presented to the board of over
seers for their approval and confirma-
ton. Under the bylaws it had to be
laid over one week, but President Eliot
said after the meeting that the action
then is not doubtful.
Prof. Lowelrs name has led all the
rest in the general gossip since the
announcement of President Eliots
resignation last November. He has
been identified with the faculty man.
agement the university since 1900,
when he was made Eaton professor Of
the science of government. He is re-
garded as an able administrative Of
ficer, strict disciplinarian, one who
recognizes the joys of athletic COM
petition and one who deplores excess In
intercollegiate sports.
He is a Bostonian, a graduate of the
university of which he is about to DE-
come the head, a man of letters and
we'll known in literary and educational
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
A NEW AEROPLANE.
w. II. Martin Of Canton, Ohio, Makes
Several Successful FIiqhts.

Canton, Ohio. Jan. 13.-W. Fl. Martin,
former surveyor of Stark county. an
nounced tonight that he made eight sue
cessful flights today in an aeroplane %
his invention. His wife. Mrs. Aln,ina F.
Martin, rode in the machine at height
of 80 feet for a distance of 200 fe 81 Mr.
Martin himself rose 20 feet and made
flights from 100 to 200 feet. Tho Zero
plane is operated on sleigh runners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
VENICE is SHAKEN.
Two Earth Shocks Felt, But the City
Escapes Damage.

Venice, Jan. 1.-TWO earth shocks
were experienced here this morning.
The people rushed out from their
houses and gathered in the Place of
ST. Mark and other open squares.
There was much excited comment and
questioning but calm in general was
maintained. No damage was done and
this is thought to be due to the fact
that the houses of Venice are built on
piles. The people congratulated them
selves on this system of construct III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
Another Harvard Appointment.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 13.-Announce-
ment of the appointment of Prof. Charles
H. Haskins as dean of the Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences of Harvard
University was made by the Harvard
College Office tonight. Prof Haskins is
at present at the head of the history de-
partment at the university. He sue
ceeds the late Dean Wright, who died
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
STAFF NOW COMPLETE.
Governor FernaId Announces Appoint
ment Of Inspector General.

Governor Bert M. Fernald Wednes-
day night announced the appointment
of Col. James L. Moriarty of Lewiston
as inspector general. thus completing
his staff appointments. Col. Morarty
has served as lieutenant colonel of the
1st Infantry and has an excellent rec
ord in the National Guard extending
over a number of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
AUGUSTA Lol
MEN OF UNlvERsALJs
Hold Annual Banc uet VI
Postprandial Ex.n

The annual banquet oil
the Winthrop Street
parish held "Wednesday Al
parlors proved a most int,
successful event. The b,
not only in charge of the \
food also cooked and prepaj
Four long tables were !
an appetizing menu and ii
seated at the tables. 81
G. A. Black, J. E. Packa1
Metcalf We're in charge iu'
while at the tables were
want and ]. NJ. Arnold
furnished during the b
by Billiards. orchestra.
President of the Mems
Lewis acted as toastmas
ing the speakers in yery
Superintendent Of Scha
Smith was scheduled ID
THE Relation Between
and the Public Sch0ols'
most emphatically that b
connection between the Y
tions and emphasized The
and sympathy which shlI
tween them since both y
in a similar mission, he
humanity. Rev. E. T. PEN
gor discussed loyalty tot
church work. The pastor
throp Street Unive5salis
L. w. CoonS, took up thu
attendance of men at cha
phasized the need Of M
work.
The banquet was in d
following committee, CON
ficers of the club: Wesa
S. Mooney. Willis Swift
liams, Z. E. Parkman and
cry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
FLORENCE PEOPLE SCARED.
Succession of Shocks Causes Alarm
But Does No Harm.

Florence. Jan. 13.-Several earth
shocks We're recorded here this morn
ing at intervals of two seconds The
people rushed out from their houses IN
considerable trepidaton, fearing a
repetition of the Messina and Calabria
disasters No damage was done and
as the trembling soon ceased calm was
restored and the work of the day re-
Sumed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

but the friends of education every
where rejoice that the leadership of
our greatest university has come to
one who unites the highest standard Of
business efficiency and the best tradi-
tons of productive scholarships"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14

Prof Lowell is Bostonian, a des-
cendant of two of Bostons leading
merchants Of half century ago and a
graduate of Harvard His father Au-
gustus Lowell, who acquired wealth IN
the cotton industry, founded the fam
Gus institute in Boston, which bears
his name His maternal grandfather,
Abbott Lawrence was another Boston,
ian, who helped build up the textile in
dustries of Massachusetts. Prof. Low
ell was born in Boston, Dec. 49, 1855.
The Glass of 1877 at Harvard was the
one in which Mr.. Lowell graduated.
Turning his thought toward the law
he completed his academic training at
Harvard Law School, graduated, and
was admitted to the Massachusetts
bar in 1880. He became a partner Of
his cousin, Francis c. Lowell, now a
Justice of the United States circuit
court.
For II years, the practice of law de-
manded the greater part of Mr.. Low
ellis attention but time was found for
following his favorite study of COM
parative government Several books
on government and on politics in con-
CIneHldl puDlloIlCo dOi ihS eiio
time, gave him high standing as an
authority upon the science of gov
eminent and in 1897 he was called to
the post of lecturer in that depart
ment at Harvard.
Three years later, with the estab-
lishment of the Eaton profesSorShlp
of the science of government, found
ed by bequest of the late Derman b.
Eaton of New York, Professor Lowell
was appointed to that chair The
course soon proved unusually attrac-
tive, especially to incoming students,
and classes frequently have numbered
over 400, notwithstanding the fact that
the standard of requirements and other
disciplinary training has been raised.
Prof. Lowell has been known as the
most interesting lecturer in the uni
versity, chiefly because of his use of
apt illustration and ancedote.
During the past year the publica-
ton of The government OF England"
has added much to Professor Lowelrs
literary name, and at the same time
called forth the honor of. election as
president of the American Political
Science Association, to succeed James
Bryce, whose american common
wealth. brought him that distinction.
Professor Loweli'S administrative abil-
tiles in the educational field have been
proved by service on the Boston school
committee where his work Of 10 years
ago is now recognized as having paved
the way for the present system of
school administration.
In addition he has been the trustee of
the institute which his father gave
to Boston and member of the execu-
tive committee of the Massachusetts
institute of Technology.
At Harvard Professor Lowell has
frequently been called upon to assume
the leadership in connection with mat
tiers on collegiate athletics. was
plainly set forth last October in an
address to the Freshman class in which
he said that while he was aware that
athletics prowess is not a necessary
adjunct to academic prestige and pow
err, he recognized the joys and profits
of bodily competition.
Professor Lowell married his cousin.
Anna Parker Lowell in 1879 They
have no children. His brother, Pro-
fessor Percival Lowell is the we'll
known astronomer and authority on
the planet Mars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
Governor Burke Of North
Dakota ignores Injunction.
Armed Guard On Duty al State
Capitol During Legal Fight.
Gen. Poole, Retired, Refuses to Give
Up Office and Trouble follows.

Bismark, N. D., JAM ia. P. Poke
of Valley City, commander of the state
infantry, was today appointed by the
governor as adjutant general, vice T.
p Poole, retired. Mr. Poke had been
acting adjutant general for the last
few days, though Poole refused to re-
tire or to turn over the books and pa
pers Of his office. claiming his appoint
ment was for life by virtue Of a con-
stitutional provision. The militia is
still on guard in the adjutant generals
Office under direct command of Cover
nor Burke and an order will be issued
for courtmartial of Poole, who is un-
der arrest for disobeying the Cover
nor's orders.
Bismark, n. D., Jan. 13.-In spite Of a
court injunction an armed guard of
Co A, of the State Militia, patrOlled the
state capitol last night and it will re-
main on duty pending the settlement
of the legal controversy regarding the
relative rights of Gen. T. H. Poole and
Col. A. f. Peake.
Gen. Poole was retired by Gov.
Burke, but the general refuses to give
up the Office. The militia was called out
yesterday after Gen. Poole had re-en-
tered the capitol and taken possession
of his Office. from which he had been
oustcd by the governor and is con-
s1ructively confined to his quarters at
the Northwest hotel. The orders of the
commander of the State Guard are is
sued directly by Gov. Burke as COM
mander-in- chief Of the State Guard.
The district court has granted an in
junction forbidding Peake and other
persons from interfering with Pooles
DISCHARGE OF the duties of his office
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Carrie Nation Again in Trouble.

Carrie NdtIon Again m roub1e.
-Upon-Tyne, Eng, Jan. 13.-
Carrie Nation, the American ant-saloon
crusader, was arrested here today while
engaged in raid on a saloon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-14
COMMISSION PROPOSED
FOR CITY OF PORTLAND.
(C0nt inuad from Pare One

scr Brook Dam and Improvement Co
for two years.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-01-14

having received 80 votes to the lat
ter's eight.
Rev. A. n. Brunson was elected
chaplain of the senate, over Rev. S.
R. Bass, by a vote of "a to 5.
Committees were appointed by the
president to notify the house and the
governor of the organization of thG
senate, and that they were ready to
hear the governors annual message.
Resolutions of respect were offered
upon the death of Gen. Hemphill and
that a floral tribute be placed upon
the resting place of the late Senate:
Gibson.
The following resolution was offer
ed by Senator Clifton, Of Sumter
1t was passed unanimously:
BE it resolved, by the senate of
South Carolina, the house of repre-
sentatives concurring:
q. That we, the duly accredited
Representatives Of the people of the
State of South Carolina hereby, for
ourselves and for the home folk Of
Senator Benjamin R. Tillman. en-
press and declare our confidence in
his integrity and honor and extend
to him the moral support of his and
our people with the abiding assur-
ance that he deserves it all.
90. That copy of this resolution
publicly expressing the esteem and
respect in which he is held by his
fellow citizens of the old common
wealth of South Carolina be engross'
ed and forwarded to him.
Appointments.
G. E. Moore, of Anderson, was ap-
pointed journal clerk; W. X. Broad
ford, of York, bill clerk; H. S. Bas-
kin, Lee, secretary to the president;
pages, Frank DeChamps, Lee, and
Harry Earle, Oconee; doorkeepers,
w. E. Mcdonald, T. C. Scott and J..
C. Brown; laborers, Albert Nance,
Jim richard and Stephen McCants.
The senate adjourned until twelve
l O'Clock, noon, tomorrow.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-01-14
GIRL KNOCKED DOWN
BY A FIEND ON THE PUBLIC
STREET.
Criminal Assault Attempted Upon
A Young Lady in Heart of Fashin'
able Richmond District.

Richmond, Va, Jan. lin the
heart of the most fashinable dis
trict in this city at an early hour
Yesterday morning, Miss Marie
Louise Stumpf, 10 year of age,
daughter of A. E. Stumpf, business
man Of this city, was severely beat
en- and only saved of being criminally
assaulted by the timely appearance
of Irwin Pool, who was attracted to
the scene by her cries. The perpe-
traitor Of the crime was Charles
Gillespie, negro twenty-five years
of age, who is now under arrest and
will be given a hearing as soon as
Miss Stumpf is able 70 appear before
a sptcial grand jury.
The crime occurred at $50 yes
terday morning when Miss Stumpf
was on her way to mass. The negro
sprang at her, dealing her a blow
with his fist, knocking her down.
This he repeated when she arose
and he then endeayoied to accom-
plish his purpose, wounding her IN
the face and neck with his teeth.
Miss Stumpf fought with the desper-
ado.
She finally succeeded in regaining
her feet and started TO run. Her
screams had attracted the atIen-
ton Of Pool, who was escorting a
young lady telephone operator to her
work, and when the negro saw Pool
approaching he tur,ed and fled.
Miss Stumpf fell at the feet of Pool
and the young lady, who carried her
to a nearby residence. from whence
she was removed to her home.
About two hours after the crime
detectives Flournoy and Tiller dis
covered a negro at the corner OF
Beech and Main streets, about a mile
from the scene of the crime, having
his shoes polished. He answered
the partial description and upon DC
ing arrested ana SedTCHeu was Ao"hu
to have a ring and bracelet in his
possession which had been torn from
Miss Stumpf.
When the crime became known
there was considerable excitement in
that neighborhood OF the city which
was soon dispelled by the prompt ac-
ton of Judge Witta. The judge
came in person to the police station
and emphatically announced that
there would be speedy trial OF the
negro and that he would summon 4
special grand jury to indict him as
soon as Miss Stumpf IS allowed by
her physicians to testify.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-01-14
SEEKS LOST WIFE.
MIR. c. E. BRoCK1NGToN, Of
CHARLESTON, is IN
jacksonville, Fla, Looking for His
Wife, Who He Believes is Mental
Iy Deranged.
ly Deranged.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. ia
special dispatch from this city to
the Columbia Record says: Heart
broken and at loss to explain the
disappearance of his wife, G. E.
Brockington, of Charleston, is in
Jacksonville seeking her. He has
made a search of all the hotels and
roeming houses, but cannot find her.
He has appealed to the police, who
are assisting him in the search.
After providing for the care OF
their S-months-old child, the mother
and wife, left her home in Charles
ton on Thursday afternoon, and from
the evidence given by the Eicket
agent at Charleston. Brockington
believes she came to this city. He
will remain here until the arriva.
Of the Pullman conductor who was
aboard the train on which she Is
supposed to have arrived.
Mrs. Brockington is an accom-
plished woman, 27 years of age.
She is stenographer and elocu-
zionist, being a graduate of two
schools making these studies spec
ialty. The couple were married
seven years ago as the result of a
romance, which began while both
were employed in the Office of a
lumber company at Georgetown,
S. C.
Brockington is now freight con-
ductor on the Atlantic Coast Line
Railway. He was at Savannah at
the time of the disappearance OF
his wife. She left her S-nfonths-
old child, Julia with her mother,
saying she was going to town to
do some shopping. She returnei
home later, prepared supper and
left two bottles of milk for the
child, with instructions for its care.
With no explanation, she then left
and has not been seen or heard ol
since.
Mrs. Brockington according to her
husband, felt very deeply the death
Of child several years ago and
he fears that she has become tenn
porarily deranged.