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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
Eastern Steamship Go,

fare between Augusta and Boston. 500
one way; $3.50 round trip
Steamer City of Augusta leaves Augusta
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays LN
with Steamer City of Rockland leaving
Gardiner 3.45 P. M, Richmond 40 T. NJ.
Dresden 4.30 p. M. Bath $50 p. M, for
Boston.
Returning-Steamer leaves Union Wharf
Boston P. NJ. Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays for Popham Beach. Bath,
secting with Stmr City of Augusta for
Hallowell and Augusta.
n T. STONE Agent Augusta Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
Farm For Sale.
Stock, Tools and Crops.

Horse, COWS. poultry. all wagons,
carts. harnesses, machinery, tools sleds.
sleighS, corn, vegetables, hay and wood
for the stove included as affairs must be
settled at once: 50 acres. cottage house,
so TT. barn. , poultry houses. bldgs. good
repair. pure water; | IL miles from viii
lage, cash markets; $1,000 is the low price.
l. cash. bal easy terms; all details and
complete list personal property page 12i
of this and other Maine farm bargains
take possession and be comfortable for
the winter "Strout's New Farm Buyers
Guide No. IS" Just out. copy free. Dept.
1876 f. A. Strout Kent's Hill, Me.
octg-1 |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
HOUSE LOTS ON TERMS TO SUIT

HOUSE LOTS ON TERMS TO SUIT
customers in the most rapidly growing
portion Of the city. Have sold Is lots and
houses have been built In the last two
years in the Williams field between West
err Ave. and Green St. Handy to cleo
trio cars. schools. etc. Improve your OPP
portunity before they are gone ]. r.
Townsend. City Building: 1y9dtf
A COTTAGE HOUSE OF 10
rooms and y acre OF land; house can east
ly be arranged for two tenements. Mrs
c. S. Fogg. 6 Summer St.. Augusta. Me.
sept14dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
PRERLE HOUSE.

KENNEBEC COUNTY. = In Probate
Court, at Augusta, in vacation Sept. "a,
1909
A Certain Instrument. purportng to be
the last will and testament of Edward w.
Berry late of Spokane, Wash. deceased,
having been presented for probate;
ORDERED, That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior to
the second Monday Of October next. in
the Kennebec journal. newspaper
terested may attend at Court of Probate
then to be holden at Augusta, and show
cause. if any, why the said instrument
should not be proved approved and al
lowed as the last will and testament of
the said deceased.
HAROLD E. COOK. Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register.
sept25 sat ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
he Journals CIaSSIfIeQ advertisement
a n Morning.
BUY A HOME

History house and ell of rooms with
stable connected. Handsome location on
Bangor Street with nearly , acres OF
land fronting 1856 feet on the street
Chance here for house lots of for one of
the finest homes in the city. The proper
ty is valuable and the price is low.
2-story house of rooms with 70 acre of
land, good frontage and handsome lawn
CITY water and flush closet newly in
stalled Owner has lived here many years
but must leave it. This is splendid
trade at $500.
Thoroughly modern 2-story house of s
rooms and bath with handsome lot Tx
100 Hard wood floors, electric lights,
handsome fireplace, new furnace piazzas.
This house is in first-class condition and
would please any person seeking a good
home. Centrally located and ought to
sell before the owner repentS his sudden
decision to put it on the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

October 4. 1909 !.
Sealed Proposals will be received at "
office of Treasurer, Eastern Branch, NJ
III. d. V. s., National Soldiers Hons
Maine, until II o'clock NJ. October 16. ~
and then opened. for repairs to buildings
in accordance with Instructions and sps
cifications, copies of which may be So
and blank proposals and other inform
ton may be had upon application
Major A. L. Smith, Treasurer. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

CADILLAC CAR IN FINE CONDi-
ton; seats four; tires practically new. A
great bargain If taken this month. In
qCire at. or address. 30 Winthrop ST.,
Augusta, Me- s11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

HoLsM AN RUNA6oUT, HARD
rubber tires. Just the thing for country
roads. great hill climber: also one Good
rich Tire, Bailey tread clincher rim 32x
81, slightly used, good trade. Fred e.
Hilton. Jeweler. Augusta. Me. aug6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

MADAM HoLLls-THE ENGLISH

MADAM hOLIiS-I ne 6NGIISt
Clairvoyant and crystal reader, whose
work as a reader of the future attracted
much attention and was highly applauded
at the Worlds Fair in st. Louis. 1904 is
lady of high ability and indisputahle
power eNcelled by no one in this line.
Hours to 5 daily: Monday, Wednesday
and Friday evenings. No Sunday work.
s Swan street, Augusta OctSdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

MRS. GRAM, CLAlRVOYANT. CAN
be consulted on health or business. Cases
taken by mail. Capitol st.. near river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

STEAM RUNABOUT, IN GOOD Or
der, extra tire and tools, cash or easy
terms. Price low. Box CO., Portland. Me-
oct7d3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
sEMI-SPEED LAUNCH "HAlDEE,'

As fit. 6 in. over all, speed Is miles. Ma
hogany finish, toilet, buffet, stove, cush-
ions awnings, tender, etc, Cost $500
without equipment; will sell for $500 cash.
Geo. +. Reynolds, So Fore street, Port
land, Me. oct1d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
FARM s.
Poultry Farm
On Trolley

A most charming place of acres, finely
located, overlooking large lake, city water
and electric lights can be installed if
desired. Land enough to keep a COW and
horse. do a good poultry business, MAKE
money and be happy. Orchard of 40
trees also pears and grapes. 2-story
house of nine rooms, with piazza large
stable nearly new. Maple shade. one
could ask for nothing more and espec-
tally at the low price of $1,000. Here is
city life. country life lake shore life and
money making life all combined. Inves-
tiGate at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

AGENTS WANTED-FlVE DOL
lars per day made easily selling Illus
trated Window Sticker Signs, designs are
eye catchers. sell on sight. Brand new
us. E. b. & f. Co, Detroit, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS-OUR NEW SELLING
plan. Doubles your sales and profits.
Sells 43 articles with one sample. For
particulars and $500 free offer write Fair
Mfg. Co., Box 1888. Racine, Wis.
OctQ11t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
ONE TO TEN CORDS OF ROUND

white oak #. long, 3 to s inches dame
ter at small end assorted. The above
must be straight. sound and free from
bad knots, sawed ends. Address II. H.
Harvey, Pettingill's Corner. Augusta, Me.
SeDt27d4W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
PosToFFlcE CLERKS AND CAR

BARBER At SHOP AT SOLDIERS
Home. Must be first-class workman.
Come prepared to work. c. B. Phenix.
sent 9d 10ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
LOST
PACKAGE

bearskin coat: dropped from team on
Cony street between Bangor and Can
nett streets Oct 6th. Finder please leave
at kennebec Journal Office. octSd3t%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

WISHING TO LEAVE THE STATE
offer my buildings and lot on Sewal st.
for sale. f.. N. Trask s2Sd4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09
D-TWENTY-FIVE SALES
SIGNS,

est fall and holiday seller on earth
Agent averages $50 daily; outfit free
Nichols Co NanerVillo III Oct9d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

vile. Doing good business. Reason for
selling going out of business. Will sell
cheap for cash. Situated near M. c. r. r.
station. G. w. Metcalf, II Alden st.
oct5d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

PINE SHEATHiNG $25 TO $50 PER
M Roofing and roof paints in black or
colors. Smokestack Japan and iron
paints. Tobey Bros. G. Son, Augusta.
co5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-09

FURNISHED FRONT ROOM up
stairs with bath and furnace heat Tel.
AL, 10 Spring st. sept2Sdtf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
TRACK WASHEDAW
Coudburst Does Much Dam
age on Virginia Anthra-
cite Railway.

Blacksburg, Va, May 27.---Over
two miles of track of the Virginia
Anthracite Railway was washed out,
bridges damaged and the Merrimac
mines flooded by cloudburst last
evening.
officials Of the road say IL will
be at least five days before the track
can be put in shape for traffic again.
Meanwhile all mail and passen ger
service Blacksburg and Christians
bucg must be carried on by hacx
line.
The cloudburst extended over
three miles between these two places
An early report indicates much dam
age to crops by high water. Many
or the country phone lines are down
and the storm here in the town was
the heaviest for years.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
ISSUES NEW
CIRCULAR
General Passenger Agent
Informs N. & w. Agents
About Claim Coupons.

The Norfolk and Western Rail-
read. through Mr.. w. d. Bevill, gem
eral passenger agent. has sent out
circular To It's agents notifying
them OF the situation as Affecting
the Virginia ticket claim coupons.
which were Issued by tho Norfolk
and Western and some other roads
or the state during the months of
July, August and September. 1907.
AS will be remembered. these cou-
pons were issued IN accordance with
an order OF the circuit court OF the
United States for the Eastern dis
trict OF Virginia. They have been
decreed by the same court TO be void
and OF no effect and in pursuance
OF this decree tho Norfolk and West
ern has issued formal notification
that II will not refund any portion of
the amounts paid for tickets to
which theSs oupons were attached.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
FANCY WORK BAZAAR

The Ladies Home Mission Society
OF Grace Metholi,t church Will hold
bazaar in the old Kahle store room
- Bluefield avenue Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons and evenings
Fancy articles will be offered for
sale AMI refreshments will be served
The pubic is cordially invited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
. !!!!!!!S&!!;x!,A!s'!s,N6ijG&A55tHT
OCTOBER fs. 1908.

leave sac a. m. for Roanoke,
Norfolk and all points on the Shen-
adoah divis on. Pullman 5leeper
Roanoke TO New York. va Hagers-
town, Pullman Par or Car Roanoke
10 Norfolk.
$40 a. m. for Roanoke. Rich
mend, Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke to Norfolk.
1855 p. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg and intermediate stations and
the Shenandoah Valley. Philadelphia
and New York. Sleeper to phi ada'-
Ahla. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
s:25 p. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
Surg, Richmond. Norfolk Pullman
Sleeper 10 Norfolk.
Leave Bluefeld $40 p. m. for Ken
eva, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe cas-
8:15 a. m. Pullman Sleeper TO-
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave S:25 a m. AID 2z5 p. m
daily for Tazewell, Norton and ali
stations on Clinch Vallye Division
Arrive from Norton and points on
the Clinch valley division at 2:40 D.
m. and 1880 p. m.
Leave 6:10 a. m. for Welch and
intermediate stations.
Leave 10:45 a. m. for william
son and informed ate sta tions.
Leave 2:40 p. m. for Nelch aud
intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
ern Railway for tickets, maps AMI
additional information.
w. b. BEVIII,, G.. p. A.
Roanoke, va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

; m a llpsx Excitement
Boxley Completes Con-
tTact-Town Will 90 Dry
ON June 3Oth.

Mullens. w. Va. May 27.--Special
There seems to be quite bit OF
excitement here on account of small
pox. A negro came here Saturday
and said he was sick. He stayed
here all day and that night he went
about two miles up Winding Gulf.
where he now Is. Squire Mullins
and DR.. Thornhill visited him Tues
day and quarantined the shanty and
put guard around the place.
r. S. Boxley 4 Co. contractors
on the first five miles OF the Wind
ing Gulf branch OF the Virginian.
have completed their contract AMI
are storing their road making out
fit. This would appear to indicate
that they expect other work here
soon.
1t 10 said by citizens OF Winding
Gulf that there il much dynamitiag
or fish up that stream. 1t is said to
be done by Italians, who ara thus
are not allowed to do.
Quite a number of our ciHzens are
attending court at Pinevills this
week.
j. G.. Lipford has completed tho
trestle work on his contract and
trains are now running over tap new
road.
Two of the new Virginia. euglnes
make Mullens beaiquarter, They
are of the JUMBO type and ar. beat
ties.
Mullens will TO dry Ju. xltG,
the new cou lty court having an
nounced that no licenses will be
granted in Wyoming county. The
Virginian has changed It's schedule
so that we cannot go to Giatto, get
quart OF life-saver and get home
the same day. Too bad. Too bad!
Perhaps We can survive It.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
THE FIRST exam"
BREAKS ALL THE
PREVIOUS RECORDS

Charleston. May 27.--Surfic. emit
returns have been received at the
Department or Free Schools to show
that the examination held last week
In the several counties was the iarg-
est May examination over held In
the state. It being estimated that at
least $500 applicants took the ex-
animation. while the number may
possibly reach 1900.
State Superintendent NJ. p. Shaw
key has announced the stan or grad
ers who will grade the hundreds OF
examination papers. The arduoua
work OF grading the papers began
yesterday. The graders are Is fol-
lows:
Senator ]. w. santee. OF wstssl
county.
Prof. U. =. Fleming, OF Fairmont.
Supt. g. X. Murray. OF William
son.
supt. George e. Hubbs. of Cam
eron.
Supt. j. N. Hoylman. of Rram-
well.
Principal I. l.. Dadisman. OF Bel
ington.
IL. l.. Whitney. OF Charleston.
Miss Lyde Davis. OF Biuefieid.
w. A. Ripley. OF Huntington.
Mtss N. Rachel Cousins OF Clarks-
burg.
Supt. b. +. Murphy. OF Clay ooun-
ty.
Supt. II. c. Fry. OF Grant county.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
PULLMAN CHANGE

Common ing May 30th tho Pull
man sleeper operated between Blue
field and Cincinnati on trains Nos.
and will be extended and opera
ted daily between Lynchburg and
Cincinnati And tho Roanoke and
Richmond sleeper operated on trains
Nos. 2 AID 10 and Nos. Is and /,
VIII bo changed and operated on
trains Ncs. 10 and &c between
Lynchburg and Richmond, and a
new SLEEPER limo established between
Roanoke ana Richmond ON trains
Nos. Is and 16. Those Richmond
cars will be open for the reception
OF passengers 3 y. m. both at Roa-
noko anj Lynchburg.
w. B. BEVILL,
General Passenger Agent.
Norfolk and Wstern Ry.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

NOTICE--Noticc is hereby given
that on the a8th day of May, 1909,
will apply to the Circuit Court of
Mercer county for a state license to
carry pistol. Ny occupation is
deputy sheriff of said county; resi-
dencc Coaldale, in said county, and
name LEWIS HALL.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
NOTICR TO CONTRADICTIONS

Sealed bids will be received by
the Board OF Affairs OF tho oity OF
Blueneld uatil the 9TH day OF June
1903 al .. IN. for the construction
OF granolithtc sidewalks, IN said city
The Board OF Affairs will reserve
the right TO reject any and all bids.
J. 7. AKERS. Auditor,
BY order OF the Board Of Supervisors
b-2I I'd
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
NOTICE

Notice IL hereby given that on the
29th day OF May. 1909, will apply
to tho circuit court OF Mercer county
West Virginia. for a state license to
carry pistol and police mace.
My occupation IL deputy sheriff
OF said county. residence McComas,
In said coutny and namo A. II. Hat
field.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that On the
End day OF June, 1909, I Will apply
TO tho circuit court OF Me-'er county
West Virginia. for state license to
carry pistol and police mace.
MY occupation IL deputy sheriff
Of said county, residence Bramwcll,
In said county and name George
Pence. 5-2O-IOt
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

You know a dollar wh,n you SEQ
Il? Use Monitor PuIverized and
You will know fine -four when You
feel IL.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
Rank Umpiring at Lynchburg

Lynchburg. Va. May 27.-Pitch-
er Walker OF the Richmond squad,
in the absence of Umpire Mace. gave
the rankest exhibition of umpiring
here yesterday ever seen on the
local diamond, n the first he cali
cd Manager Lipe out at the plate.
Lipe protested and Walker chang
ed his decision. Kanzler hunted at
The third strike but II was called a
ball. Then he doubled. Then Bill
lard quit and six runs went over the
plate. Manager Orth showed some
generalship when Catcher Pratt
started on strikes and balls, call
ing the game, because of lisht rain
which afterwards became heavy
enough TO prevent ball The dia-
mond was in fearful condition
from rain.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

For Your own sake ass Monitor
l'uivcrized -four for your broad,
pics and cakes. and see for yourself
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

High grade people want high grade
Hour. It's just as cheap In the long
rum. Hence Monitor PElverizcd is
always used.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

monitor Puiverized malSeG brain,
muscle and Llocd. II has no equal
fer quality.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
American League

II. II. E.
Cleveland .000O20OO1-S 6 O
Philadelphia =. .0oO0OO1O1-2 7 0
Berger and Bemis: Coombs and
Thomas.
r. II. T..
Detroit ..0O01OOOOO-1 5 1
Washington ..100O01OO1-3 s O
Suggs and Stanage; Gray and
Street.
II. X f..
81 Louis ....011OO1O1f-511 /
Boston .0OOOOOOOO-O 4 4
Waddel and Stephens; Steele,
Chech and Carrigan.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
TO MERCHANTS:

III you DO quick We can sell
you California Evaporatod
Peaches and Prunes cheap
or than you have bought
them for ten years. Every
body likos Thorn at this
season.
HUH, Andrews ~ Thomas Co.,
5-24-4t BluetieId. w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27

It will pay you 10 live II your
life ia Insured by Il. IL Easley. 5-f-lf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
Rain al Portsmouth

Norfolk. Va. May 27.--The Nor
folk-Portsmouth game was called of
owing TO Portsmouth's park being
Hooded by rain OF last night and
early this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
Virginia League.
Standing of Clubs.
Rain M DanvilIe

Rain M DanvilIe
Danville, Va. May 27.-The Roa-
noke-Danville game was called here
yesterday in the third inning with
the score one to nothing in favor OF
she nine from the Magic City.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-27
SPORES

lf5isSf8rsaT s,.Ssss -.5,s srS9m K6El
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
Catholic Churches VIII Collect Funds for Relief

ndand
BIZ
n all Sunday january
appointed
o ceve an disnbut rel fmonys.
to coplesh
ro Caabn
henndstof of
for Mindful
sna of
in from andt
uneE gheatso pleading of
humat asoo
nchanm all o fsat oher
have n day done INTO
to read congeg this
at
P. RIORDAN, Archbishop an Francsco
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
GOVERNOR APPEALS TO
CITIZENS OF STATE

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 31.-Governor
Gillett today issued the following proc
lamation:
ITO the Citizens of California: The
world today stands appalled, at the
great loss Of life and the suffering
caused by the recent earthquake in
southern italy. BY reason thereof
great distress prevails there among the
people and many thouands are home
less and without food or proper cloth
ing and are greatly in need of imme-
date assistance.
Their suffering may best be re-
lieved by sending money to them, and
call upon all Of our citizens, who
have always been generous and quick
TO respond to appeals for help, to con-
tribute to the fund which is now being
raised by the people of this nation.
Il suggest that committees be ap-
pointed In each locality for the purpose
Of collecting and receiving this money.
and when collected to forward it to
Allen X. Knight. 500 California street,
San Francisco, he being the treasurer
of the American. Red Cross society, and
who has been designated as the proper
person TO receive the same by George
W. Davis, chairman of the central COM
mittee of the American Red Cross So
ciety, Washington, D. c.
j. n. GILLETT,
Governor of California"
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
EX-MINISTER CHARGED
WITH BEING EMBEZZLER
William Miner Accused of Rob-
bing His Employer

.OAKLAND. Dec. 31.-William A. Mil
ner, formerly confidential clerk for 1.
E. Thayer, a manufacturers agent at
112 Market street, San Francisco. was
arrested tonight on charge of felony
embezzlement preferred by Thayer.
The specific count is the theft of
$1,213, as alleged to have been shown
by the books of the firm. Miner had
been in Thayer's employ for several
years before the fire. Shortly after the
disaster Miner disappeared and it was
said went east, remaining away until
recently.
Miner returned to this city and was
living with his wife in Santa Rosa,
being employed in an Oakland business
house. His whereabouts were dis
closed to Thayer, who notified the
police. Miner was arrested this even
ing by Detective Breen-
At one time in his life the prisoner,
according to his own statement, was a
minister of the gospel Thayer said
tonight that he did not know the full
extent of the embezzlements of which
he has accused his former trusted man.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-01
FRTGHTFUL ANARCHY
PREVAILS IN REGGIO

REGGIO. Dec. 81 (via Catania, Dec.
3D.-A state OF most frightful anarchy
prevails. Mobs of ruffians roam among
the ruins giving full vent to their vilest
instincts. They are pillaging the
wrecked jewelry stores and banks and
do not hesitate to shed the blood of
those opposing them.
A few soldiers who escaped unhurt
have been impelled by an admirable
spirit Of discipline to organize patrols
on their own initiative They are en-
deavoring to protect property left in
tact. but the criminals fight them. The
number of these criminals has in
creased to such an extent that the
soldiers have on several occas sions been
forced to fire on them.
1t was only after a pitched battle. in
which several were killed, that a SEM
blance of order was restored. All en-
frances to the city or what is left Of it
are guarded by soldiers. Many of the
survivors are lying exposed. The re-
lief parties. of which several are here
now are unable to cope with the dis
treSS.