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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-11-17

Newell Hodgkins has gone to Portland
to work.
Colman Hodgkins has gone to Maiden,
Mass, to work.
George Jellison, of Clifton, is visiting at
S. II. Remick's.
Fred Grant, OF Clifton, was the guest of
S. II. Remick one night last week.
c. l.. Estey, of Utica, N. Y, spent few
days with his family here last week.
Mrs. Wesley Ford and three children, of
North Hancock, are visiting Mr.. Ford's
mother, Mrs. Clara Ford.
Mrs. Rexford Hodgkins and little
daughter Bertha, who have been visiting
In Connecticut and Massachusetts, are
home.
Nov. 10. ARE
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-11-17
SPEC.
AMHERST.

The news OF the suicide at Greenfield
Saturday Of Darrell CLARK, son of Urban
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
aexIco RemnIns Neutral.

Mexico City, Dec 4.-"MeXico has done nothing so far in regard to the Mica ra guan matter 1t is taking sides neither with Nicaragua or the United States"
 This declaration was made today by Governor Enrique c. Creel, of Chihuahua. former Mexican ambassa- dor at Washington
 Governor Greet has ben called to Mexico for a consultation with the de- partment of foreign relations with g view of his being sent tc Washington in case that certain representations made tc the American government are received with favor at Washington, according to statement by Minister of Foregn Relations Mariscal.
 "MeXico's policy is not yet definded," continued the governor The attitude to be taken by this country will de- pend upon developments. Tn fact, these developments arc being awaited meanwhile this country Is remaining neutral. The situation Is, of course, grave. but 1t Is not regarded as nec- essary for Mexico to take stand either way in the matter, as the pre- sent issue is strictly between the United States and Nicaragua.
 Insofar as regards Central America as whole, Mexico Is anxious to see peace preserved and that all Of the countries observe the provision of the Washington treaty. To this end Mex leo will be glac to assist the United
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
MOTHER TURNS DEFECTIVE,
 CLEARS NAME OF HER BOY

St. Louis, Dec. 4.-Sixteen months Of Detective work by a mother who re- fused to believe that her boy had com mitted suicide, led to the arrest of four men and a woman here today on sus- picIon. The mother Is Mrs. Anna Cor des. Her l6-year-old son, William, came to his death in Pittsburg Lake, near East St. Louis.
 Mrs. Cordes and her daughter, Adele. took the broken and bloodstained oar of a boat as a clue, and despite a ver- dict of accidental death by coroners fury, they delved toilsomely into the circumstances of the boys end. They found the broken oar belonged not to the boat which Cordes had rented Au- gust 2. 1908. but to skiff from another boat. They found also that $1O5 was missing from Cordes clothing and that his companions on the fishing trip told conflicting stories as to what had hap pened.
 Two of the prisoners. Frank and Au- gust Ruhr. are said to have been with Cordes at the lake. Mrs. Koelch is their aunt. The other prisoners, Alex ander Holder and Fred Bianchi, were arrested because of remarks alleged to have been made by them and which the police declare indicate that they pos sess considerable knowledge of Cordes' death..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
ELLIS FATE IN BALANCE
NOTED CASE IN HANDS OF JURY.
From all Indications, Jurors Are Far Apart Although Counsel for Defense Is Confident of
 AequittaI.

Little Rock Ark. Dec i.--The fate of w. Y. Ellis tonight hangs in the balance, Twelve men composing the jury on whose decision rests his life are at the moment deIiberatinG on the question of the guilt or innocence of the slayer of Nathaniel Parker Willis. who was shot to death in Little Rock court room last summer
 From all indications the jurors are far apart and mistrial would not surprise many who followed the case, although the attorneys for the de- fense are confident of an acquittal.
 At S:s0 o'clock tonight the case was given to the jury following the de- liverance of the instruction. At later hour word came from the jury chamber that there was no prospects of an immediate agreement and the jurors were allowed to retire for the night. If verdict Is reached st any time tomorrow, Judge Lea stated to- night that he would receive it.
 The case has been one of the longest and hardest fought criminal trials In the history of Pulaski county. Be- ginning a week ago last Monday 1t has gone on continuously every day since All of Friday and Saturday were devoted to the arguments.
 Former Lieutenant Governor Charles L. Johnson of St. Louis, for the state spoke two hours and a half this morn ing. Congressman Joe T. Robinson of han concluded for the defense. dram atically defending the so-called "un- written Jaw" although still clinging to the plea of insanity. Prosecuting Attorney Roy D. Campbell summed up for the state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA. SUNDAY. DECEMBER

no part in breaking tho strike either for or against the strikers. I would go to Bridgeport myself if could do any good. but have no present fnten- tion of going for a day or two at least.
 q had message from Bridgeport at g o'clock saying that there had been no shooting since noon
 Regarding the delayed mobilization of the troops the governor said the officers and men, in his judgment. had made excellent time. all things com sidered. especially for saturday after noon when most men were away from their business. Assistant Adjutant General Bigger also tonight defended the delayed mobilizing, saying that while a few detached troops could have been gotten to the scene promptly it was deemed best to hold them until large body of men could be landed in Bridgeport It was an- nounced however that because of de- layed mobilization at zancsvillc the sth would be held there and not sent to Bridgeport with the others
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
CULBERSON WILL RESIGN
TEXAS SENATOR WILL NOT BE
 CHAIRMAN.
Writes Senator Money That Health Prevents Ills Being Chairman of Democratic Caucus During
 Coming Session.

Washington, D. C.. Dec. 4.-At the first conference of the Democratic members of the Senate in the coming session of Congress. Senator Culber- son will submit his resignation as chairman of the Democratic caucus. |. This determination on the part of the Texan has been reached because of his serious Illness. which will prob ably prevent his attending the ses- sions of the Senate for at least two or three weeks.
 In a letter to Senator Money. signi- flying his intention to resign. Sena- tor Culberson says:
 "As you and all my Democratic as- sociates know. have not been at all we'll for nearly a year. Last March I had a severe, attack oi grippe. With out taking the necessary rest for such an attack. I remained fin Washington in attendancea upon the Senate throughout the recent extra session. The result was that I continued i'll all during the session and at its close I was much reduced in strength and vi- tality. From this I have not recover ed in the comparatively short yaca- tion which have been able to take
 .The approaching session of the Congress promises to be a long and arduous one and in my present com dition. I do not feel that should un- dertake the extra duties which will devolve upon the chairman of our eau GUS. It would probably retard or pre- vent my early and full restoration to health"
 Senator Culberson succeeded Sena- tor Blackburn as chairman of the eau GUS two years ago. In discussing his probable successor. several senators today expressed the opinion that Sem ator Money. Of Mississippi. vice chair man of the caucus. would be chosen,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
NAVAL sfEN TO sfntrT. want Naval Aiitfia Placed Under Dicka Bfal. t

washington, Dec. 4.--Final touches upon bill which is to be presented before Congress at an early date and is in short a provision to make the naval militia of the various states come under the same benefits and training as the Dick bill made pos sible for the national guard of the country, will form the principal busi- ness to be taken up by the delegates of the National Naval Commission at a meeting here December 9.
 Commissioned officers from all states having commissioned naval military companies are expected to be presnt and besides the states which already have a naval militia, Wisconsin and Indiana will possibly have a tenta- tive representation.
 The new naval militia bill has re- ceived the very careful work of the naval militia general board and has been revised by the general board of the United States navy. with Admiral Dewey at the head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
ROBBERS POISON GIRL
AFTER GIVING DEADLY DOSE, TAKE DIAMONDS.
xoaAk Wonnss Made to Drink CarbolIe Acid and Then is Dragged
 From Bed to Her

DGHtM.
 Pittsbnrg, Kan. Dec. 4.--Miss Goldie Ingeburg was murdered and robbed at her home today. Her assailant forced cafbolic acid down her throat, robbed her of diamond ear rings and then dragged her out on the front porch, where she was found later by her mother, who was awakened by her daughters moaning and calling.
 The Ingeburg home is located on North Shelter Avenue. five blocks from the business section. Miss Ingeburg occupied front bedroom somewhat isolated from the other portion of the house. Mrs. Ingeburg was awakened by her daughter calling, Mother! Moth- err"
 Mrs. Ingeburg hurried to the daugh- ter's bedroom but found the door from that room leading to the porch open. Further search revealed the girl lying on the porch and barely able to say: \ They have my diamonds; gave ma poison
 Miss Ingeburg with difficulty told of two men who attacked her as she lay in bed. She said the men had poured carbolic acid into her mouth. then while one of them placed his hand over her lips they dragged her onto the porch and pulled the diamond ear rings from their place. Miss Ingeburg soon lost consciousness after relating her story and died before daylight
 Mrs. Ingeburg discredits story that her daughter committed suicide.
 Today's murder, following closely on the killing of William Bork. his young wife and child a week ago. has renewed excitement in this vicinity.
 The authorities tonight are undeeid- ed whether Miss Inberg, was murder ed or committed suicide. The police suggest that the girl may have quar- reled with the person who gave her the diamonds and returned them. Then in a fit of remorse she drank carbolic acid and in order to protect her family told them the story.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
CONDEMNED. AWAIT DEATH.
Twenty-Four Convicted Murdercrs Il
 New York State.

Twenty-Frour Convicted Murdercrs In
 New York State.
 Albany N. Y.. Dec. 4.--Within the lcheerless confineds of the death house in three prisons of New York state, twenty-four men, convicted of mur- der in the first degree, are either awaiting electrocution or determi- nation of their cases sby the court of appeals. Not in years. if ever be- fore. have so many men condemned to death been housed within the pris- on at one time. At Sing Sing prison. there are sixteen. at Auburn and at Clinton prison. four each.
 The death toll of the electric chair h Sing Sing which now numbers six ty-eight victims. will be increased by one on Monday next, when Bedros Hampartjcomian. a young Armenian whose distorted Idea of patriotism led him to murder Hoohamcs Tavshan- jan, wealthy Armenian merchant in New York city on July g. 1907. will pay the death penalty. During tha week beslnninE January 3, four more murdercrs will be eIeetrocnted. three in Sing Sing and one in Clinton pris- on, their cases having boen passed up- on by the court Of appeals.
 Tie cases of the other nineteen convicted nurderers arc pending the court of last resort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
LAW MAKERS AT CAPITAL
PREPARE FOR OPENING or SIXTY
 FIRST CONGRESS.
Will Adjourn Monday Out of Respec' for Dead Members, and Will Hear President's Message
 Tuesday.

Washington. Dec 4--with the open ing of the first regular session of the Sixty first Congress but two days away. Senators and Representatives from near and far are arriving in Washing ton today by almost every train.
 Following time-honored custom, both houses will adjourn soon after their converting at noon on Monday The adjournment Is out of respect to the memory of those members who have died during the recess of Congress.
 Senator Johnson of North Dakota, Republican. died several weeks ago. and his successor, Fountain L. Thompson of Cando N. D., Democrat. appointed by North Daketa's new Democratic Gov ernor. will take the oath of office today.
 The, deceased Representatives are David A. De Armond. of the Sixth Mis- souri District. who met tragic death in fire which destroyed his home at Butler. Mo-. only a few days ago. and Francis R. Lassiter, of the Fourth vir- 'ginia District.
 Tuesday Is likely to be devoted in both houses to the reading of Presi- dent Taft's first annual message to the Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
BODY IS THAT OF MRS. SlEAD Physician Posidveb sdeni6es Her Csse. MYSTERY gs CASE DEEPER Nothing Found to Disapprove Suicide
 Theory, Doctors Evidence Disposes of lasu-
 rance CompAnies' Claims That substitute Was Placed ia Half Filled Bath Tub to secure Policies.
MYSTERY Qgs CASE DEEPER

New York, Dec 4.--Thc physician who attended Mrs. occy snead at the birth Of her baby visited the morgue at East Orange. N. J., today and positive- ly identified the body there as that of Mrs. Snead.
 His evidence, If confirmed, dispcses of a theory advanced by insurance companies in which Mir. Snead held 2ol- icies. that a substitute intended to tm- personate her had been smuggled into the unfurnished house where on last Monday young woman was found dead in half-fiIied bath tub.
 There Is thus far no proof that the young wife did not die as the ncte found at her side says-by suicidal drowning. Handwriting experts will pronounce on the genuinencss of the chirography and tho State medical of- ficers will have definite findings to make on the cause of death at the hearing originally set for next Mon- day but now postponed to the follow ing Saturday.
 Prosecufion Gives Plnns.
 Even If tho case Is then pronounced one cf suicide, the prosecution will en- 4deavor to show that Mrs. Snead was driven to 1t by insistent mental sug- gestions and deliberately inflicted bod fly torture.
 Miss Virginia wavdIaw. aunt of the victim, is still In jail.
 Fletcher Snead. the missing husband. whose iifo also was insured for $24.0e0 has net been found and the police are investigating rumor that he Is a pris- oner at tho Elniira. N. r. reformatory.
 Mrs. Caroline B. Martin, the mother nf the victim, has recently been guest of friends at Breakhaven, L. L, detectives 1earned today. but she has not been found since her daughters death gained such nptcriety. Her rc- fusal to appear. though the chief of police at East Grange says she has committed no offence against the laws of New Jersey and need not fear arrest if she wishes-a last look at her dauga- ter. continues one of the many pug kling features of the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATORS ADJOURN.
Director of New Bedford Industrial
 Schools Speaks.

Milwaukee, Dec. 4.-The final ses- sions of the Society for the Promotion of Education were held today.
 Charles R. Allen. director of the New Bedford Industrial Schools. spoke on 'sThe Intermediate Industrial School for Boys." He said:
 "In the light of my experience I have come more and more to believe that the problem of the intermediate industrial school is fundamentally an educational problem.
 Tt is generally admitted that no ex- perience produced as good workmen as that obtained by an apprentice in the old job shops. Hence the industrial school should reproduce as closely as possible those conditions in educating boys and girls for economic efficiency. Its aim should not be to produce one man, one machine product. but general industrial intelligence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
Train Gun. on Paiace.

New Orleans, Dec. IA special cable from Panama says:
 "cleared for action and with her guns trained on the palace of the provincial Governor. the gunboat Vicksburg is in command of the situation at Cortnto, Nicaragua, according to advices re- ceived here last night.
 "Following the severance of diplo- matic relations between the United States and Nicaragua, the commander of the vicksburg took prompt and en- ergetio steps to protect Americans and American interests at Corinto. Notice was served on the provincial governor. the local representative of President Zeiaya, that the Vicksburg would hold him personally responsible for any harm that should befall Americans tp Corintos
 Added emphasis was given to this notice by the further statement that the vicksburg would train her guns op the Governors palace and shoot 1t full of holes the moment the commander received news of an attack on an American.
 "The emphatic stand of the Yicks- burg's commander had a most salutary effect on the local Nicaraguan author ities. Not the slightest sign of hos tile outbreak has occurred. The Amer jeans in Nicaragua are leaving by ev- cry available steamer and few of them now remain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
BOY CAUSE OF DISASTER
CHERRY TESTIMONY SHOWS vIo-
 LAYTON OF LAW.
Youth, New at Mine, Pushes Hay Cart to Point Where it Caught Fire,
 CansimE Ex-

Cherry, H.. Dec. 4.-Testimony tend ing to show that an inexperienced boy of IS. working in violation of the child labor law. started the fire which caused the Cherry mine horror. was introduced today at the coroner,s inquest here. Mat Francisco was the boy and worked under Rosenajck, the eager. who dis appeared the day following the acci- dent.
 The boy testified that he pushed the loaded hay cart which caught fire and left 1t standing close to the torch which ignited 1t. It was the first bale of hay he ever handled and his superiors. he said. had given him no instructions about what to do with 1t.
 Factory Inspector Davies office de- clared that this testimony was import ant. and expressed the opinion that the labor law was freely violated In the Cherry mine to the great danger of the 500 miners employed there. Mine In spector Thomas Hudson testified that he had not inspected the mine since last July and did not know they were using open torches instead of electric lights with which he knew the mine to be equipped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
CONCLUDE LEGAL ARGUMENTS.
Trial of H. Clay Pierce Progresses
 Slowly.

Austin, Tex. Dec 4-The trial of H. Clay Pierce in the District Court of Travis County progresses slowly. For four days the question as to whether ar not perjury could be assigned to the affidavit which he made because of it's indehniteness and because 1t was a mere expression of opinion; and a question of whether a woman Is en- titled to be a notary public under the constitution and laws Of Texas, as the affidavit was made before woman. and the question as to whether or not the statute of limitations in the penal code of Texas win protect the non- resident the same as the resident, have been under discussion.
 Arguments as to its merits were con cluded tonight and Presiding Judge Calhoun will have until Monday to pass upon the legal points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
l, CHANGES IN NAVY.
Rear Admiral sehrceder at Head of
 First Division.

First Dtvfsaon.
 washinston, Dec. 4.-Numerous changes in the personnel of the officers of the Atlantic battleshfp feet were announced today by Acting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop.
 Rear Admiral Schroeder will remain at the head of the first division by reason of his being commander In chief of the entire fleet. but the commanders of the other divisions will be changed Captain Charles E. vreeland. chief of the office of naval intelligence. will he given command of the second division; Captain Samuel P. Comley, now in command of the fourth division, will be moved up to the third, and Captain Hugo Osterhaus. now in command of the second, to the fourth.
 Captain T. M. Potts. commander of the Georgia. Is given the choice as- signment of chief of the naval intellf- gence office in Washington. Captain Albert c. Wintcrhalter, whose detail as chief of the Photographic officc has ex- pired. goes to the Louisiana.
 Captain Potts was navigator of the Massachusetts in the battle of Santi- ago and figured prominently in the Schley-Sampson controversy that fol- lowed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
Expect Crucial Contest.

Bluefields, Nicaragua, Dec. IA crucial battle between the joint in surgent forces of General Estrada with 1,600 men and Colonel osejo, with 1000 soldiers on the one hand and the government troops of Presi- dent Zelaya in unknown numbers on the other. will be fought before next Wednesday at Rama. 1t is expected.
 Estrada is fortified at Rama. his entrenchments being strung with hun dreds of miles of barbed wire. Vic- tory for the insurgents is predicted here. If 1t materializes. the way will be open for an advance upon Mana qua during the dry season of Jan uary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
rroopa Move Slowly.


 Columbus. Ohio, Dec 4.-Although Sheriff Armine of Belmont County, sent an urgent message at 10:12 this morning to Governor Harmon, asking for troops to quell the rioting strikers of the Aetna Mill of the American Sheet and Tin Place Company at Bridgeport on the Ohio river and the governor issued an order for twenty companies at il o'clock. None of the troops had reached Bridgeport at o'clock tonight and there was no prospect that any would reach there until after midnight
 Adjutant General W. Eyebright and General c. Speaks, commander of the second brigade, who was designated as commander-in-chief of the forces, left Columbus at o'clock tonight on a special train carrying ten cam nanies of the 4th Regiment and Troou B unmounted. They expect to get away at 8 o'clock this afternoon but mobilization here proved unsatis- factory. Assistant AdJutant General Reiger at o'clock said that the 7th Regiment was mobilizing slowly at Zanesville. The Sth Regiment at that hour was reported mobilized at Alliance.
 Including Troop B of Columbus, twenty-one bodies of troops have been ordered to Bridgeport and other companies have been ordered to their armories where they will be held in readiness for shipment
 Governor Harmon said tonight:
 My business is simply to keep order in the state and I shall keep the troops there as long as may be necessary for that purpose. We take
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
Thonnandn Are starying !.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 4.-No less than so.o0e persons are starving in Armenia. according to advices re- ceived by Emily c. Wheeler. Secretary of the National Armenia and India Re- lief Association. which has its head quarters in this city. ThA Secretary states that in addition to thls number, there are 5000 orphans whc need aid. and that unless aid Is sent speedily from America a large number of Ar menians will perish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
seDotor McT,ourIn mn.

Jackson. Miss. Dec. IA dispatch from Brandon. Miss. states that Unl- ted States Senator A. J. McLaurin Is desperately III of an acute attack of indigestion. Tonight. however, he is reported to be resting easy. Senator McLaurin had intended to leave home today for Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
Tnft Asaln en Llnks.

Washington, D, C.. Dec. l4-President Taft today resumed his favorite amusement, golf. and defeated Sena- tor Bourne and Frank B. Kellogg, in game of golf over the Chevy Chase links that was ended only when 1t became impossible to follow the ball in the growing dusk. The score was not given by the trio. but both Mir |. Kellogg and the Senator acknowledg. ed that hey were defeated. the game being called of at the fourteenth hole
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-05
Knnnau Under Snoxx.

Topeka, Kas,. Dec 4.-kansas IS covered tonight with a blanket of snow and sleet, trains are running late and much trouble is being re- ported by telegraph and telephone companies. The temperature has talk en a big drop In Kansas City. reaching twelve degrees below freezing. Be- tween Dodge City and Hutchins POO miles of telephone wires are report ed down,