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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
GOVERNMENT "FISHINc"
cubpoenas Unusual In Form, May Be
ouashed by Federal Court.

New York. jar. 1.-THE news from
Washington that members of the New
York World staff in Washington and
other correspondents there have been
summoned to testify before federal
grand iurics, presumably in connec-
ticn with published statements bearing
Cd the Panama canal purchase. was re-
otived here Saturday after United
states District Attorney Stimson and
lis assistants had left the federal
court building for the day. Mr. Slim
son LETT town Immediately for a week
end outing and could not be reached,
while other officials in his Office de-
clined to discuss the steps which have
been taken here in the matter.
1t was learned. however, that sub
poenas have been served upon J. An
hes Shaw and William p. Mclaughlin
respectively secretary and editor OF
sports and athletics OF the Press Pub
fishing Co., publishers, of the World,
requiring them to appear before the
federal grand jury here on Monday
The World made the following state
| nlent regarding the subpoenas issued
iere:
1SuDpOenaS We're served on w llllail
+. Mclaughlin, the editor OF sports and
athletics of the Press Publishing Co.
| and j. Angus Shaw, the secretary OF
! the company, requiring them to at
tend on the 18th day of January, al
| 1890 in the forenoon, before the Unit
ed States grand Jury to testify 'all and
everything which you may know gen.
orally on the part OF the United States.
| "Subpoenas in this form seem un'
precedented in the history of the Grim.
iual law.
| 1T being thus apparent on the face
of these subpoenas that a general in
| vestigation is sought in any and al
| subjects of which the witnesses hav,
any information without requiring tina
such investigation be given in a pro
| ceedng which is under the investiga
ton by law. and it being thus clearl!
a mere fishing excursion on the part o
| the government orders to show cause
| have been obtained. returnable before
| Judge Ward on Monday morning a
$50 o'clock why such subpoenas should
not be quashed."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
NO INFORMATION.
Repeated Attempts Fail to Bring Ou
Information Regarding Action.

New York, Jan. 17.-William Nelson
Cromwell, who is mentioned as pos
sible complainant in the proceedings
now apparently under way in cOnnec-
ton with published statements regard
ing the Panama canal purchase, re-
turned to New York from Washington
early today All attempts to see him
at his home failed. inqurers being in
formed that he was not at home. Tele-
phonic inquiries were similarly met
with denials of information. United
States District Attorney Stimson, VINO
presumably will have official connec-
ton with the hearing, was still out of
the city today, and nothing could b.
learned from that source and the per-
sons subpoenaed to appear before the
grand jury here tomorrow says they
have no. information as to what is
wanted of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Subpoenas Served on Six-Four are
Connected With the News.

Indianapolis, Jan. 17.-Six Indian
anolis men We're served Saturday with
subpoenas to appear before the federal
grand jury at Washington next
Wednesday TO testify presumably in
regard to the matter printed in the In
dianapols News bearing on the Pana-
ma canal purchase.
Four of the men summoned are con-
nccted with the News. They are Til
ton c. Brown. general manager; Bart
Parker. cashier; Edward Harding
foreman of the composing room. and
Charles Clark, bookkeeper.
The others who will give testimony
are Albert Sahm. county auditor, and
NJ. !. Berry. county assessor 1t is pre-
.sumel they are called to establish the
ownership Of the papers. in other
words. that Mr.. Smith appears as such
in public records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
lydia j. Whitmore,

Lydia j. Whitmore, the wife Of thu
late Dexter Whitmore. died at the HON.
of her daughter. Mrs. A. j. Simpson
Boston, Saturday morning. She was
years of age and was born in Bowdoin
ham. Seven children-Byron Whitmore
Gardiner: Mrs. George Stone. South
Braintree. Mass: Mrs. A. J. Stimpson
Boston; Mrs. +. NJ. Moves. Gardina;
Mrs. Charles Bray. New York. and Ms.
Daniel Merrill. Gardiner. and William
Dexter, Butte, Mont.-survive. The fu
neral will be held at O'Clock TUESDAY
afternoon from the residence of F.
Moves. and the entombment will he a
Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

table. l will never be without this
medicine in the house, SAM'L
LEE, 1923 Fourth St., Louisville, Ky.
Another Operation Avoided.
Adrian, Ga. -"I suffered untold
misery from female troubles, and my
doctor said an operation was my only
chance, and I dreaded it almost as
much as death. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound completely cured
me without an operation. LENA v.
HENRY, R. F. D. 3.
Thirty years of unparalleled sue
cess confirms the power of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
cure female diseases. The great vol
ume of unsolicited testimony constant
ly pouring i'll proves conclusively that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is remarkable remedy for those
distressing feminine ills from which
SO many women suffer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

D. f. A. Sanford. IS years of age. of
Walton. N. S. captain of the barge On
tario, dropped dead of apoplexy aboa I'd
his ship while coming through Long
Island sound early Sunday morning.
At the time heavy snow storm was
raging and anxiety for the safety OF
his vessel is supposed to have brought
on the fatal stroke. News of the death
was taken to New York City by the
captain of the ocean tug Gypsum King
The ontario was part of the Gypsum
Kings tow, which was bound for New
York from Nova Scotia and Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

are directed to appear before the Fed
eral grand jury of the district of Co
lambda Tuesday morning next.
The World men were also directed to
bring with them files of the paper for
September. October. November and
December 1908, ''in case of United
States VS. the Press Publishing Co, p"
=. publishers of the New York World.
All of the parties when interviewed
declared that they were wholly lingo
rant of the nature of the case regard
ing which they were called upon to
testify.
There is no doubt here that the
subpenas all have to do with IL suit
for libel which it is believed has been
brought by the government in New
York against the World. 1t was the
publishers of the World and of the IN
dianapoiis News. Messrs. Joseph Pulit-
Ger and Delevar Smith, whom the Pres
ident. in letter dated Dec. I last 10
William Dudley Foulke, IN response. to
one from him. severely denounced and
in his special message to Congress of
Dec. 49, regarding the charges OF COR
ruption by or on behalf of the govern
nient i'll the matter of the canaf pur-
CHASE. Tie TIGSVuSItt stIiIioutlSSu tiletl
the attorney general had under consid-
Grafton proceedings for libel against
Mr. Pulitzer.
Never before in the annals OF the
government has such action been taken
as suit for criminal libel by the gov
eminent of the United States. The
President in his message, was most
emphatic in saying that it should not
be lett O a private citizen TO enter
the suit. and he was particular to ex-
plain that he did not believe I'VE
should concern ourselves with the par
ticular individuals who wrote the lying
and libeious editorials, articles from
correspondents or articles I'm til news
columns. The real offender is Mr.. 10
seph Pulitzer, editor and proprietor of
the World"
It therefore is inferred that the cor
respondents We're suTlmonded as wit
nesses ana not with the ultimate iea
of making them codefe3danfs.
All efforts to sc. any information at
the Office OF the district attorney here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

II don't think Connie will ever be
tried he added. Connie Is bugs When
went to see him at the Queens county
jail Friday he Just put his arm around
me and looked at me without saying a
word"
1T was the answer in the cross bill To
the divorce suit which was responsible
for the death of Annis. continued Hains
He declared that Claudia Hams was al
the bottom of the trouble and expressed
a desire to get back to his old work OF
writing tales of fiction having to DO
with the sea- He said he .elt sorry fol
Mrs. Annis. but that the story she told
on the stand was false.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

About 20 young friends of Hariand
Dodge gave him a Surprise party Satur.
day afternoon at his home on Spring
street. The occasion was his 18th birth.
day A most delightful afternoon was
passed playing games. After refresh.
ments of fudge, ice cream and cake were
passed, Master Dodge cut very pretty
cake, decorated with II candles and fan.
cy lettering. and presented a piece to
each one present. Before the members
of the party left for home Harland was
given a handsome gold ring and pref
tiiy bound book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Advertised Letters.

The following letters are advertised at
Gardiner for the week ending Jan 49,
Ladies-Miss May Getchell, Mrs. Han
nah S. Doughty. Miss Gail Lamson. Miss
Genevier Lamson, Beatrice and Caroline
Lancaster. Miss Mary F. Littefed, Mrs
Annie V. Smith, Mrs. A. B. Thorne.
Gentlemen-MicheleF irlZone, MIR. Char
lie Heath, Eddis d. Jackson, care OF
Lynn Show Co, Harry Jewett, Felix
kamtield. Monsieur Lorenz, Mr.. Allison
Stewart. Mr.. o. Hiram Thyng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
MSiS CharleSWOrth
Found in Scotland.

London, Jan. 17-Miss Violet Gordon
Cnaresworth. whose mysterious disap-
pearance a short time ago, caused a
great deal of excitement, because of
her remarkable career and her intimate
association with extensive. stock deals,
has been found and identified at Oban,
Scotland
1t was reported that Miss Charles
worth, who lived with her parents in
Rogera, St Asaph, Wales. was killed
while automobling in the neghbor-
hood of PenmacnmaWr with her sis
ter and the chauffeur. about two weeks
ago The young woman was said to
have been hurled over the sea wall, hut
her body was not recovered. Her Sis
ter and the chauffeur escaped unin-
jured.
Investigation failed to show any in
dications that body had fellen over
the cliff and it was not considered
possible that & body falling into the sea
at this point could have been washed.
away. This gave rise to suspicion and
search for the missing woman has been
continued zealously.
A day or two ago torn telegram
addre Ssed to Violet Charlesworth was
found in q room in a hotel at Tober-
mory, Scotland. and it was ascertained
that the occupant of the room, who
answered the description of Miss
Charlesworth had gone to Oban. She
was found there today. Relatives are
now on their way to- that place.
Much has been published of Miss
Charlesworth alleged speculation in
stocks. and an endeavor has been made
to show that she was in desperate fl
nancial straits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
John r. BIocioett.

John +. Blodgett, an old resident OF
Pittston. late of the 18th Maine Regl-
ment. died Saturday at the National
Home. Two daughters. Mrs. Ida James
and Mrs. Savage of Randolph, and son.
Garfield Blodgett of Belgrade. survive
He was 60 years of age and was born IN
Phillips, Me, the son OF Bal and Violet
(Wheeler) Blodgett. The funeral VIII DC
held at the home of his daughter at Jew
etts Corner, Randolph, at +. NJ lues'
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Major Edwin +. Fuller of Bath. SIR.
geon-major Of the ID Infantry, n. G. 8
NJ, will be at the armory this evening IA
examine the recruits now awaiting ad.
mission to Company A. Capt McKenna
desires all recruits to be present. To.
night is the teyening of the regular driB
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

FROM AN
OPERATION
BvLydiaE. Pinkhanl's
Vegetable Compound
Louisville, KY. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has GER

Calnly UOHe Mo q
world of good and
l cannot praisAit
enough. 1 suffered
fromirregularities,
dizziness, nervous
ness, and a severe
female troub lie.
LydiaE.P inkham's
Vegetable Com
pound has restored
me to perfe IT
health and kept me
from, the Onpratinp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

The Water Cos. crew was called out in
a hurry sunday morning to repair a
break in the main on Water street The
ground was frozen to a depth of four
feet on account bf the break and as re-.
suit the work of repairing the pipe was A
difficult one, but the job was finally ac.
cOmplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Determined to press to a final issue
the appeals in the pending injunction
proceedings against the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. an appeal was issued
Saturday by the executive council of
that organization at its final session
to Cr@an;zed labor It's friend, and
St'n1 '2athizsfs' FOR funds for that pur-
l.5sl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

The January number of the Bates S,,
dent is out and copies have been receiy.
ed by local subscribers of the nana,
Among the editors is Freeman Pell TIA.
son II of gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Mrs. Fl. p. Alexander, who has beer :.
Boston, arrived home Saturday. Her .s
ter, Mrs. Annie Bornheimer of Waldo,a
10, arrived to care for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

A social will be held THURSDAY al a..
home of Ted Thorne, Highland ayenus
under the auspices of the Epworth
League of the Highland Avenue NJ p
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
Card of Thanks.

Gardiner, Me, Jan. IA. lso''
We wish to extend our heartles'
thanks to the members of Pell Clasoh
Camp No. So. S. of ". for their mau!
acts of kindness to our late brother
Lewis w. Davis during his recent III
ness and death.
WARREN R. DAVIS,
MRS. JENNIE A. DAVIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

The Ladies Aid Of the NJ. n. cbrro.
will meet with Mrs. B. d. Whitney. Hiyh
land avenue, at O'Clock Friday aftsr
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Arthur f. Mundee of st. John "
is the guest Of his father. Fred Munas.
Of the Happy Half Hour theatre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

The Senior class Of the Gardi,ar ,,,
school gave well patronized supper !,
FOresters' hall Saturday evening =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

An earth shock of two secocds' dura-
ton occurred sunday q. keutl.n%en and
in the lower district of Simrnenthal
Switzerland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Mrs. William $. Miligan of Boston
in the city Saturday on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

S. G. Dunton of Bath. formerly q, 81.
vicinity, was a visitor in town saturdaa ~"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

PILES CURED IN s TO "a DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed 70 cuns
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or ProsrI1ugsSiSe
Piles In to IA days or money refunoeu -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
GARDINER.

Frank y. Perry is confined to his h..
by illness. ''"s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18
UNCLE SAM WILL SUE
FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL

Continued From Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-18

Our increasing
business requires
more room. When
the changes are
completed we shall
about double our
floor space i'm Our
cloak room. About
January 18th t h e
c drpenterS and
painters will be i'm
full swing and we
must dispose of all
the Winter Goods
possible before
that date.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-08-23
PERSONALS

d NNe@Je
Fresh California Fruits at o. P. s.
Phone 90 l72 etd
H. W. Morgan is trasacting busi-
ness In Gracemont today.
Mrs. ]. s. Maxwell visited friends
in Fort Cobb over Sunday.
c. e. Brassington is business
visitor in Cracemont today.
: Mrs. G. M. Collins went to Chick
asba this morning for a visit.
Ruby James returned Sunday from
|. weeks visit In st. joe Texas.
Mrs. F. w. Cox and mother Of
Stecker we're in the city Saturday.
Mis- Lena Mslaby went to her
home in LordelI Saturday evening.
Miss Maude Ashford went to Blair
Saturday evening for q short visit.
Mrs. June Oldham came home Satur
day evening from q weeks visit with
her sister near Hydro.
II you want good things to eat call
or skaggs. phone % l72 std
Miss Edna Romick returned home
Yesterday from a visit with her sister
in Wichita.
Mesdames DR.. Russell and j. p.
Blackmon went 10 FL Reno this morn-
ing for a short visit.
Mrs. Ed Heriff passed through here
Saturday enroute from Oklahoma City
to her home in Apache.
Miss Grace Howard came IN Sunday
evening for short visit with her
sister. Mrs. G. B. Phelps.
Mr. and Mrs. j. E Harrington of
Chickasha visited relatives and
friends in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Lime Lowther went to Wauri-
ka Saturday evening for short visit
with her sister. Mrs. N. C. Peters.
Paul Kaiser and Logan RilIingsley
returned Saturday from three weeks
trip to 5 attic and other northern
points.
Miss Leila Sefres returned to her
hume in Enid Sunday morning. after
n two weeks visit with Miss Blanche
Daniels.
j. p. Haas left thi morning for an
extended trip to Los Angeles and
Pasaenda. CAL, where he will visit
relatives.
President H. b. Alternately of the
Industrial college at Chick asha, wss
the city the latter part of last week.
looking for students.
Mr.. and Mrs.J. A. Irwin of James
port. NO.. who have been visiting her
sister. Mrs. Lizzie ArbuckIe, returned
home this morning
Mrs. Bette Parks and daughter
Miss Leila. came In this morning
from Fort Gobb. They will make
their home in snsdarko hereafter.
Mrs. Eva l. Thompson left Satur-
day evening for her home in Fort
Worth. after a pleasant visit with
her daughter. Mrs. G. W. Ruther ford.
Attorney ami Mrs. Lawrence re-
turned this morning from Carnegie.
where they went 60 assist Miss Flora
Ruiesill in organizing a 3. Y. P. ".
society.
Mrs. w. A. K'nnejy AMI chilirsn,
who have been visiting her parents.
Rev J. p. Books ant wife. Return
ed this morning to her home in Bowl
ing Green. Ky.
4 large number of old veterans
from Ansdsrko and Cadto county are
arranging TO attend the C V. reun-
ion at Chicka'hl to be held on We'd
nerday. Thursday and Friday this
week.
Mrs. Sadie wldieII and daughter.
Miss Hattie Love. Of KirksviIle,
Mo-. returned home this morning af-
ter three weeks visit with their
daughter and sister. Mrs W. b.
b ardsley.
T. q Oalka olarL of a.. ...-.-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-30
PINE CITY LODGE
 HAS A BIG TIME

The members of Pine City Lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated the nineteth anniversary of. Odd Fellowship last night at their hall on West Barraque street and the meeting was one of the most largely attended in the his tory of the order. The lodge has been making great strides of late and re- gently listed forty-fve applicants for membership. Twegty-nine of that number were initiated into the lodge last night and the officers carried out the ceremonies in an excellent man ner There were visiting delegates from the Clio, Redfeld and other neighborng lodges and the visitors were delightfully."- entertained by their brother members. A fine banquet fol lowed the ceremonies and some good talks were made by various members.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-30
CHANGE OF BILL
 AT THEATOPTTJlM9.I "A

Albert Ferguson postponed his lea from the top of the Theatorium building last night on account of the inclement weather. He will surely make it tonight. Tonight is amateur night and Mir. Haney informs us he has several new and novel acts, Fer guson Brothers changed their act at yesterdays matinee. This act, like their others, is nothing but eccentric humor, the kind that makes you laugh heartily. without effort Eugene Cur tis is scoring a big hit with his spot light song, "My Rosary, Eddie Fer guson and Miss Noe sing as a duet 2 very pretty sentimental ballad. For saken." They received generous and we'll earned applause
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-30
BRIDEGROOM WAS
 ONTO HIS JOB A. k. Chambers Pulls Of a a Clever Stunt to OutWlt
 Scheming Friends.
ORDERED CARRIAGES
But His Was the First to Arrive. asd He kept tllc Others
 Waiting

Te avoid old shoes. a shower of rice and the happy hulrah that usually accompanies the departure Of q new ly married couple, Aaron Edward Chambers. of Victoria, Texas. who was married to Miss Lula Lillian
 Hudson, al the First PrpSbyterian Church Wednesday evening. played joke on their relatives and friends and espec ally the members of the bridal party, when he prevented their going to Union Station at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, at which hour MT. and Mrs. Chambrs < took the north. bound Cotton Bell passenger trail for an extended bridal tour north, MT. Chambers arranged for his car flagc to come to the home of MT. and Mrs. !. w. Crawford, on South Chestnut street ten minutes before the train arrived. Several other car f'aSes were ordered by Il III for the members Of the bridal party and friends who had planned to accompany she newly welded pair 10 the statior. kut the other carriages were ordered for :2o o'clock. ten minutes after Mr. and Mrs. Chambers had left ;he city. The carriages were ordered from Rer- fin brothers, local liverymen. and that firm was taken into the conf dence of the bridegroom. Mr. Cham hefs gave strict instruction that his carriage be sent first and that the others follow at the appointed time. After leaving the Crawford home Nr and Mrs. Chambers were driven to the Hotel Jefferson where they took ar automobile, which had been en- gagged, put out all the lights and were lhrriedlN taken to the station as lhe Cotton Belt train pulled in They boarded the train and left the city, While the angry members of the brid- al party and friends were Keeping the telephone wires hot, calling for carriages They got .no response and decided to walk to Union Station 'n body. When they arrived there the train had gone and realized for .he hre' time th4t they had been "cleverty sung. Th~-caT riages arrived at the Crawford rnlue after tie depar ure oi the party and later at Union ssta- ,ion. The couples made it warl. .ar 'te negro iscrs. flf tne, on.s i.'- E'5ed that tn ' we = at tiug under or ders
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-30
SAYS DAVIS PICTURE
 WOULD BE EYESORE

hiearst News Special to the Graphico
 Washington, April 29.-Commenting on q resolution he was to introduce to congress- inquiring concerning picture of Jefferson Davis on the sil- yer service of the batteship Missis- sipp Representative Holliings worth declared il result of sentiment re- gently exhibited to win the South. Hollingsworth said his picture would be offensive to fully four-fifth of the men on the vessel and would be an eyesore if foreigner was entertained on the vessel