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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
CounseI's Petition Granted for Leave
To Apply for a New Trial on the
Grounds Of Misconduct Of
jurymen Who Convicted.

New York, Nov 23.-Charles w.
Morse, who is a federal prisoner in the
Torbs awaiting the outcome of legal
fight which is being made to keep him
from serving a 15-years sentence in the
penitentiary for violation of the ma
tional banking laws, will have cause
for thanksgiving Thursday in that he
won today preliminary move for d
new trial.
The petition of Martin w. Littleton.
counsel for Morse, seeking an amend.
ment to the mandate of the United
States court of appeals, which affirm
ed Morses conviction by the United
States circuit court. was granted in a
decision handed down late this after
noon and gives Morse the right to APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

Cherry, Ills. Nov 23.-Hope that
some of the 1S9 men known to be en-
tombed in the st. Paul coal mine might
be alive was abandoned today. An ex
ploration into what is known as the
second vein, where it was thought the
miners probably had barricaded them
selves and managed to exist on oats
and corn kept there for mules, showed
that great portions of the tunnels had
collapsed.
1t is thought many men were buried
under the debris and that If the OBJ
struction is not soon cleared away at
least 100 bodies may never be recov-
cred. Fire is still raging in these tun-
nels, and these portions Of the mine,
in which imprisoned miners might
have found retreat. are said to be
full Of the fatal black damp. One Of
the 20 survivors brought to the surface
last Saturday died today.
No bodies were found today. The ex-
plorers met with great obstacles. Fire
broke out in tunnel, temporarily cut
ting off the escape of 25 men who had
ventured 1000 feet from the hosting
shaft. The odor soon gave the warning
to men above and fresh men rescued
| the explorers.
Following telegram sent to- Gov.
Deneen today by the executive board
Of the miners state organization, ask
ing that some one man be designated
to take charge of the mine, Mine In
| spector Hector McAllister was placed
in charge Of the exploring work. De-
spite the fire and the falling OF tun-
nels. the work Of clearing the mine
must be pushed night and day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

ply to the lower court for a new trial.
In conceding the amendment to its
mandate, however, the court of ap-
peals notes that the decision is not to
be taken as indicative that the circuit
court must entertain a motion for a
new trial. The simple right to apply,
therefore, is granted.
Mr.. Littleton's efforts to obtain a
new trial have been based on charges
of ire gularity in the conduct of the
jury which found Morse guilty. 1t is
alleged that certain of the jurymen
were under the influence of liquor and
that the entire jury was in charge of
improper guardians, six of whom were
former secret service men from Wash
irgton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

well-knUwn lawyer. He was born In
Blair county, Da., March is, 1914. His
early life was spent on his fathers
farm, receiving his education in the
common schools and at Willamsport
Dickinson Seminary. In his young man.
hood he practice,l law in Butler. Mo-.
and in 1884 was named q Presidential
e!ector. He held successfully the posi-
lions of state senator, state circuit
judge and supreme court commis-
Sioner
Washington, Nov 23.-In Mr.. De-
Almond the Democrats lose one Of
their leaders on the floor of the House.
A member of that body for the past
~ years and a man of education, wide
experience and fluent speech, he had
become one of the principal resources
of his party in all discussions of ma
tional questions. He made a speciality
of !a.or subjects, but was never at a
loss in handling almost any question.
lie was member of the committee
on judiciary at the time of his leath
and had held that post for many
years Previous 10 the present Con-
gress Re also was member of tho
committee on rules.
While Mr. DeArmond will long be
remembered for mis- brilliant oratory
and especially for his power of sar-
casm and capacity for invectives, no
also will long be known on account G.
his qualities as party fighter. Inclined
&c be pugnacious, he often pleaded sub
jects as an aggressor rather than as a
defendant. This quality of mind was
the means of getting him into a per-
sonal alteration two years ago with
John Sharp Williams. who was then
the Democratic leader Of the House.
The difference between them arose
over Mr.. Williams designation OF a
Missouri colleague of Mr.. DeArmond's
for a committee position in the or
ganization of the Goth Congress. They
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
PELTlNG SNOW STORM
Arrives at Boston, First of Season and
Right Good One.

Boston, Nov. pa pelting, binding
fall of snow came sWirling out of the
northwest upon Boston late tonight,
marking the first snow storm of the
winter decided drop in tempera-
ture was experienced during the early
part of the day, the afternoon was
murky and foreboding in the early
evening a cold drizzling rain began
to fall. Soon after 8 o'clock the rain
turned to ice and sleet and then to
snow, making the streets and walks
slippery and interfering somewhat with
traffic on street car lines and by au-
tomobles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

candidate for congressman from Maine
During the campaign he stumped the
country as far as the Middle West
driving pair OF steers, hitched to a
hay rack, from the rear end of which
ne delivered his speeches. He was
member of the Maine Legislature in
1872.
He was born and always lived on
the home place. EIe published Chases
Chronicle, a Greenback organ, and
lectured throughout New England.
Three sons survive, Carroll, Lieut.
James J. and Isaac, all of Chase's Mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 23.-In vain
effort to save the live of his little
grandson. Congressman David A. De
Almond of the 9Th Missouri district
persisted in a fire that destroyed his
home in Butler, Mo-, early today.
His act of herOism became known
late today when his body was found,
his arms locked around the body of
the little boy. He had caught UP the
-year-old lad, David A. (Waddie) De
Almond, Jr., rushed with him through
the flames that filled his room, but had
fallen unconscious with his burden and
both sank through the floor to death.
The boy was his grandfathers idol.
They were inseparable and often slept
together. Last night the boy went to
his grandfathers house as usual and
after happy evening the two retired.
The next the family heard of thom
was early today, when from behind
the smoke and flames that enveloped
the house the boy screamed:
ooh, grandpa, get me out of here
quick. I'm burning to DEATH
Yes, son; don't be afraid. Grandpa
will take you out" was the reply. Then
DUH went uoWu " llleiI ueetlu.
The others of the family sleeping in
the house at the time of the fire,
Mrs. De Almond, her daughter Mrs.
Clark, and a maid, Nettie Bolles, es-
capped.
James A. De Almond, editor Of the
Bates County Democrat, son of the
congressman and father of the boy who
burned to death, tried to rush into the
burning house to save them, but was
prevented by others who knew his
sacrifice would be in vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
ELECTED TO CONGRESS.
VIM. G. Moxley Succeeds VIM. Lori
mer, in the 9th Illinois District.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-William G. MoX-
ley, Republican. was elected to Con-
grcss in the 9Th Illinois district today
to fill the vacancy caused by the cleo
ton of William Lorimer to the United
States Senate to succeed Albert J.
Hopkins. Monkey, who was supported
by Senator Lorimer, was opposed by
Frank S. Ryan, DEM, and Carl L..
Barnes, Ind. Rep. Monkey received
1854 votes; Barnes S317; Ryan GAIA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
David a. De Almond.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-David A. Dear
mond was first elected to the House
of Representatives from the 9Th Con-
gressional district of Missouri in 1881
and served continuously. He was one
of the best known members of the lows
err house. He was q Democrat and a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

Charles A. Peabody was elected a di-
rector to succeed the late f. H. Harri-
man and r. S. Lovett, president of the
Union Pacific Railroad was selected to
fill the vacancy in the executive com
mttee at the meeting of the board of
dire ctors of the Erie Railroad Tuesday
at Now York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
The Famous Maine Green
back Politician Is Dead.
Death Very Sudden Fail
ure, Following a Bad Cold.
Became WeII.known by Stamping
Country With "rhem Steers"

Turner, Me-, Nov. 23.-Solon Chase
81 years of age, died at his home at
Chase's Mills late today of heart fail
ure. He had been i'll with cold for
week but his general physical condi-
ton was strong and only two minutes
before he died he called for daily
paper.
He became famous as a Greenback
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
WILL PROBABLY COMBINE.
Anti Saloon League and Christian
Civic League Plan That Step.

Watervile, Me, Nov 23.-At a meet
ing of conference committees of the
Anti-Saloon League and Christian
Civic League of Maine late this after
organizations for work in the State.
Final action will be taken later by the
leagues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
TIE WEATHER
FAIR.

Washington. Nov. 23.--Forc~ast for
New England: Fair Wednesday, pre-
coded by rain or snow on thn Atlantic
coast; Thursday fair; slightly warm
or; diminishing north to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Nov 23.--Forcoast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Wednesday clearing,
colder; Thursday unsettled. rising
temperature; northerly 10 westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
Direct Word from Col. Astor.

I New York, Nov 23.--William A.
EDobbyn, secretary Of the Astor estate,
Ereceived tonight one of the letters from
fCol. Aston brought in by the steamer
Harry Luckenbach today. 1T was a
short letter, dated the 18th, and con-
lcerned only business matters" said Mr.
sDobbyn. 1T made no mention what
ever of the Nourmahal having had any
trouble in the storm and it is apparent
that at the time Col. Aston wrote he
had no idea of the anxiety felt for on
ibis account. He stated he would cable
me when communication was rc-estab-
sllshed.
1.-The letter completely relieves u.s.
added Mr.. Dobbyn, "of the fears we
had for Col Astors safety"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

ri Domingo Cana, Chilean minister to
Great Britain, Tuesday deposited with
the Rothschilds $1,000,OO0 to the order
tNf The Hague arbitration court This
1sum represents in round figures the
gAlsop claim of the United States
against Chilli, and the bankers are in
structed to pay the same to the gov
.ernment of the United States should
vthe decision of The Hague tribunal
confirm the contention of the claim
sants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
SUCCEEDS REYNOLDS.
j. F. Curtis, Boston, Appointed Assist
ant Secretary Of the Treasury.

Washington, Nov. 23.-James Free
man Curtis of Boston, now United
states district attorney and once in
tercollegiate golf champion of the
United States, has been chosen assist,
ant secretary of the treasury. An
nouncement to this effect was made
Tuesday by Sec. MacVeagh. Mr. Cur
tbs succeeds James e. Reynolds. who
resigned to become a member of the
tariff board and he will have special
charge Of customs matters.
Boston, Nov. 23.-Jamcs +. Curtis of
this city. who has been chosen assist,
ant secretary of the treasury. is Just
finishing term as assistant district
attorney Of Suffolk county.
After his graduation from Harvard
in 1899, ne entered the Harvard Law
School and was graduated in 1903
Since that time, he has been assistant
attorney general of Massachusetts and
for the past 10 months assistant dis
trict attorney, in which latter office
he had charge of the assembling of tes-
timony against 81 steel corporations
ard officials whose trial for alleged
collusve bidding is now in progress
Mr.. Curtis was appointed TO his pres.
Ont position by Arthur d. Hill hut
both he and Mr.. Hill were retained by
the present district attorney. Joseph
G. Pclletier. in order that they might
finish the stee! cases.
Mr.. Curtis lives at 228 Marlboro
street in this city with his sisters. Miss
Harriet and Miss Margaret Curtis
both of whom have been national golf
champions. The family has a summer
residence at Manchester, Mass Mr.
Curtis is 33 years old and unmarried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

Cherry, ILL.,, Nov 23.-Cherry rested
for a brief period early today before
beginning the crucial struggle to res
cue the living or carry the dead from
the 5OO-foot level of the st. Paut~coai
mine.
At midnight boy miners had forced
their way into the third vein. prepar-
ing the way for a rush OF their COM
rades to the same vein today. They
declared the air in the gallery stag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
$4,000 Profit in | Year From 1888 Hens.

a malp
is
atoncp $3.50 ~ =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

address but made no reference to DR..
Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24
7-ao-4

10c. Cigar.
Increased sales for past 10 months. s.
M.e2S
Factory, Manchester. N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-24

Kansas City, Mo, Nn-. 23.-Reprc-
sentative David A. De Almond. one OF
the eldest Democratic members of Con-
gress, and his grandson, Waddie. aged
6, were burned to death in a fire that
destroyed the De Almond home at But
Ter, Mo-, early today. The other mem
bers Of the family escaped and it is be-
leved none was hurt.
Neither the body of Congressman
De Almond nor that of his grandson
has been recovered, and it is believed
they We're incinerated.
Other occupants of the house at the
time of the fire were Mrs. De Almond
and daughter, aged So.
The home of Congressman De Almond
was situated across the street from
that of his son. James A. De Almond.
James started to rush into the burn
ing house in an attempt to save his
father, but he was restrained by the
younger members of the De Almond
family and neighbOrs. The cause of the
fire is unknown. The house, which was
two stories in height. burned fierccly.
Mrs. De Almond, wife OF the con-
gresham, who escaped in her night
clothes unhurt, tainted as soon as she
reached the ground. When revived
later she became hysterical and it was
some time before she could tell what
had happened.
The first she knew of the fire, she
said, was when she heard her grand
son, Waddie, cali out that the house
was on fire. Mrs. De Almond occupied
a room on the first floor, while Con-
gresham De Almond and the grandson
were in rooms on the second floor. The
house was of wood and by the time
Mrs. De Almond had reached the front
ward the building was wrapped In
flames. Fifteen minutes later it was in
ashes.
Mrs. De Almond said she heard nc
CIV from her husband and nothing is
known of his experiences.
Mrs. Hattie Clark, the married
daughter of Congressman and Mrs. DC
Armond and the house servant. wo-
man. also slept on the first floor and
both ESCAPED within a minute or two
after the alarm of fire was sounded
Waddie De Almond, the dead boy. was
4he son of James A. De Almond and
was visiting his grandparents.
The De Almond home was a large
frame structure, set we'll back from the
street. on two sides Of the house, equa
with the second floor. four rooms OF
outdoor sleeping apartments had beer
constructed and at the time the fire
broke out the occupants of the house
occupied these rooms.
Congressman De Almond and his
young grandson occupied one room or
the south side of the building, while
Mrs. De Almond and Mrs. Clark were
in separate rooms on the opposite sidt
of the house. Nettie Boles, 20 year!
old a servant. had a room on the ives
side of the house Mrs. Clark wal
awakened by cry and going to TIL
door of her room saw smoke ISSUING
| from the part of the house where Con
gresham De Almond and Waddie
slept.
sect me out of here" she heart
Waddie cry.
"Never mind, son, will save you,
Congressman De Almond answered.
| These were the last words either o
the victims uttered. A moment late
! the smoke increased in volume AM
Mrs. Clark fed downstairs to the tel
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-04
liO!ES' GlEE CLUB GIVES
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Concert at Y. NJ. G A. Hall Enjoyed
BY Crowd Of Music
Lovers.

The Ladies' Glee Club OF this city
made their initial public appearances
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Auditorium last night in a wei'
arranged concert, and the good sized
audience present thoroughly enjoyed
the excellent musical program rem
dered
The program was as follows:
Chorus-"Birds in the Night" (Sul-
iivan).
Piano Sclo-"Polonaise." Miss Mary
Patton Ssearnes. (E. A. MacDoveIl)
Vocal Solo-Nrs. Marston.
Chcrus-"O Hush Thee My Baby
(Sullivant.
Piano Scio-"O'er the Meadows.
Miss Buchanan. Boydton SMITH.
Chorus-"The Lost Chord Sulii.
yan).
oVcal Due;-''Thc Fishermen Mrs
Robinson. Miss Stearnes- ". Ca
bussi,.
Chcrus-~The Butterfly swings
fGaun.
Piano Dret-Lutspiel Overture. Miss
Robertson. Mr.. Robertson. fKeier-
Belal.
Vocal Solc-"Llfe's Springtinc.
Mrs Mcdowell. &C. v. Hawley).
Chorus Spring Song (piusutil.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-04
Local Yard viii Construct Fleet Of
Vessels for Southern Pacific
Company.
MAKES TEN NEW CRAFT 70 BUILD
Within Few Weeks the Company Has
Landed Contracts For About $780,
) 900 Worth of Work-latest Jobs
Amount to About Seven Hundred
and Fifty Thousand Dollars Each.

Announcement was made at the OIL
fee of the Newport News Shipbuiia'
ing and Dry Dock Company yester'
day of the signing of contract ior
the contraction of four large freight
and passenger steamers Tor the
southern Pacific Steamship Company
formerly known as the Morgan hne
These vessels VIII be employed In tne
service between New York and Call
ports. and they will cost in the neign-
borhood OF s750.o00 each.
within the past few weeks con
tracts Cor ten vessels, including the
four mentioned above. have been Sc
cured BY the yard. The average cos'
of these ships is something hke
$3.50 200, so the yard has about W.
100000 worth of new work. pesioeS
what was on hand month ago.
The Morgan line boats will be about
$50 feet in length. and viii be bu II 70
make about Is IA knots an hour
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-04
|ADJOURNS TO MEET
N PORTSMOUTH NEXT
State Federation Of Labor Closes
Its Fourteenth Annual
Convention.
BANQUET WAS THE FINAL EVENT
Visitors Entertained by Local Cen
ira. Labor Union-6ody Goes on
Record Against Commission Form
Of Governing cities--celesate At
tempts to Have Search for Label.

The fourteenth annual convention
of the State Federation of Labor
which has been in session In this city
since Tuesday last. was brought TO
close yesterday with the afternoon,
when Vice President Fraley, OF this
city. who was in the chair, announced
that the Federation was adjourned
sine die. and that the next meeting
would be held on June Z. 1909. at
Portsmouth.
Almost the entire afternoon session
was taken up by the consideration OF
a number of resolutions which the
resolution committee reported to the
Federation. All were acted upon IN
a rapid and business like manner by
the delegates, with very little dis
cussiOn.
Among the most important matters
was the resolution presented on the
first DAYS session of the Federation
setting forth the advantages OF the
commission form of government,
which resolution was reported un-
favorably by the committee. The Fed
Grafton went on record as being OPP
posed to the commission form or
city government by large vote
Tax Commission Wanted.
The Federation went on record as
being i'm favor OF the creation OF tax
commission, to take charge of the as
sessment of all taxes in the different
cities of the State.
A resolution was passed recon-
mending the enactment OF law to
create a public safety commission to
examine applicants for work In all
trades who engage in work which Is
liable to endanger the lives of any
children, and TO pass on the qualih-
cations of such applicants and issue
certificates to them If they were found
capable after an examination.
A resolution was unanimously
adopted which was presented by the
Newport News delegation, which was
TO the effect that the William l.
Douglas shoe Company, of Massachu
sets. be notified that the members
of the labor organizations represent.
cd in the Federation could not wear
| any shoes manufactured by that firm
unless they bore the union stamp.
The consideration of resolutions IN
reference to the two-cent rate law on
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-04
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
NEWPORT NEWS ACADEMY
Seven Graduates Receive Their d.
p,omas at the Elks' Home--in-
terestine Program Rendered

With an audience present composed
cf the relatives and friends OF the
students that filed the hail, 'he
graduating exercises OF the Ne~9ort
News Academy were held at the Eks'
Home last night. the seven members
AZ the scp'or class receiving their a.
,.Ycnas and were declared full English
ryaausfes The members of the class
10 receive their diplomas were Misnes
<,.zrss Hanger and Louise Clark ana
ue<srs Miles Clark. Wilder Baker.
Rov Carter Edward Clark and hhes
Wilson
An elaborate program. which foi'
lows. was rendered by the students Oh
the Academy and was inoruusnup eh-
joyed by ali present: -
Praysr-Rey Lloyd T. w lson' ID ~
Piano Solo-Miss Gladys Hanger
Welcome-Rhey Wilson.
Sketch-"In Want CT a Servant
Characters: Mr.. Marshall. Vernon
Powell: Mrs. Marshall. Miss Ennice
Kilian. Margaret O'Flannagan. MISS
Matte spencer: Katherine Won Fat
leDstSn. Miss violette Gegs: SNOW
droD Washington, Miss Carrie smith; :
Mrs Bunker, Miss Louise Clark; FRED
die. Master Fred Boniken-
Reading-Roy Carter.
Glass Prophesy-Wilder Baker.
Flower Drill-D ght Girls
Burlesque Flour Drii!-tAsn'
ditls
Address-Rev. A. C. jenkins.
Delivery OF Distinctions.
yaledictorv-N SIS louise Clark.
Chcrus-By School.
In announcing the results OF the
contests for scholarships TO Ricnmono
College and Washington and Lee UNI
versstv which Scholarships are
awarded annually TO two male mem
trrs of the graduating class WHO 90
tain the highest general average toi
the years work. Professor X. w. D1r'
ret. the principal of the Academy. an
ncuncod that the marks of four OF tht
Young gentlemen were 81 close that Y
will be necessary for the faculty 70
ronsuls over the result and decide
who viii receive the scholarships a
a later date.
The scholarship to the women
College Of Richmond vas awarded u
Miss Gladys Hanger.
One pleasing feature OF the exer
ciseS was the presentation TO Pro
lessor Durret from the student boz
of the lnsti,ur on Of a beautiful gol-
ring. bearing Masonic emblem
which was delivered to him by Rev
Lloyd T. Wilson. ID. D.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-06-04
VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES

The Cox Family has made com
piete change In its act TO- the laiter
half of the week at wonderland. aud
those who braved the elements last
night seemed well pleased with the
performance. The specialties In
clude an illustrated song by Miss
Violet. the girl baritone. songs and
a Spanish dance by Miss Mildred. and
a one-act farce comedy. "Florette.
by the entire company. AS usual, the
singing Of the quartette is a feature
OF the entertainment.
Ingram & Lind present novelty
dancing sketch and seem to go very
we'll. All new pictures are announced
for TODAY.