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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-15
THE WEATHER
PROBABLY SHOWERS.

Washington, April 14.-Forecast For
New England: Partly cloudy in west;
rain in east portion Thursday, cooler
in east and south portions; Friday
partly cloudy, slightly warmer in west
portion, moderate north to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-15
5000 DAMAGE SUIT II
Against endorsements DEPUTY ersnoh
for Assault on iMilltown Man.

Calais. Me- April 14..-IAst.Angust there
was some excitement IN Calais over the
alleged assault on Mr.. ssarway. Of Mn.
town by Albert French o. CaIais, one Of
the enforcement deputie9 ThAre wa .
hearing and twas generally supposed tke
matter was settled. but on lfcndav VI.
French was served with pabers MAKING
him defendant in q suit Tor 800 Dana
ages. M s,e,sss ~, So &.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-15
Niuht Riders Burn a Church.

Nashville, Tenn. April 1.-THE Pres
byteriali church at Fredonia, Caldwell
county. Kentucky, was burned last
night and Night Riders are suspected.
Bloodhounds have been put on the trail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-15
Boston Forecast.

Boston, April 14.-Forecast: Thurs
day clearing during the forenoon;
colder; Friday fair. Moderate north
erly to easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-15
RELIABILITY!

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
cnnsidarafion T have been in the Jewel
~ business right here on Lisbon ST.
forty-f1ve years and guarantee every ar
ticle sold in my store to be eNactly as
represented / also guarantee III! offices
"a he MS low (or lower) as any other re-
liable Jewelry house in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts of beautiful ana IN
evpensive Gift articles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-15

Tho Admiral Sighted at Alden.
Alden, April 15.-The steamer Ad.
miral. on which Hx-rresident Roose.
welt is a passenger, was sighted early
this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
RELIEVED OF COIN
BY CLAIRVOYANTS
Horace Harcourt and Sar,.el
Robertson of 0rmOnde
Hall Arrested

Complaint was made to the police
yesterday morning by John Bleizefer.
116 Thornton avenue, a former captain
in the Austrian army, that he had been
tricked out of $500 by Horace Harcourt
and Samuel Robertson, clairvoyants and
phrenologists, in Ormonde hall, 1888
Market street.
Detectives Wren and Riordan went to
Ormonde hall with Blefzefer and served
the warrants upon the two defendants,
who were each attired in long, black
gowns Inside the hall there were sew
eral booths with green baize covering
the entrance and there were persons in
each booth waiting their turn to con-
suit either Harcourt or Robertson.
When the visitors learned that detec-
tives were in the place they all sour
ried out. Harcourt and Robertson,
after they had donned street clothes
were taken to the city prison and
booked. being later released on $500
cash bail each. They refused to make
a statement
BIeizefer, who works in a tannery. said
he had injured himself while lifting
a heavy weight and went to Ormonue
hall for treatment. They examined his
bumps and told him they could cure
him for $500, and on July 10 he paid
them that amount. Then they suggest
ed that he should take a one-third in
terest in the business, for which he
paid 5000. Finally, he was told they
could do nothing for hins and was ad-
vised to consult a physician and to ia
miliarize himself with the stars.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
FORMER POLICE CHIEF
OF LOS ANGELES ON TRIAL
Owing to Absence of Witness
Case Is Continued

LOS ANGELES. July 26.-Former Chief
OF Police Thomas II. Broadhead, for 20
years one Of the best known police Of
ncers in Los Angeles. was today placed
ou trial in Judge Davis division of the
superior court on a charge Of bribery
in connection with the alleged protec-
tion Of vice in the redlight district dur
ing the late city administration OF
former Mayor A. c. Harper.
Broadh cad, who> resigned from the
poiice department following his indict-
nent. is accused of accepting various
ravneats Of money, totalling about $500
a month and covering considerable
r,eriod Of lime, frcm Nick Oswald for
remission 10 run a redlight district
free from police Interference. Oswald
was known as the "tenderloin king" II
vas his evidence before the grand jury
which resulted in the overthrow Of the
Harper administration and the indict-
ment OF Broadhead.
The trial Of Broa dhead is expected 10
prove . terrific legal battle. Half a
dozen lawyers of local prominence are
srraved on the side of the defense, and
ii was evident from the earliest mo-
nents that they intend TO contest every
lnch Of ground.
Judge Davis continued the case until
august in order that additional ef-
forts might be made 10 secure the at
tendance Of absent witnesses. This re-
uuest was made by the defense.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
HEAVY FINES IMPOSED
ON RENO HOTELMEN
Found Guilty of Receiving
Stolen Property

RENO, July ga fine of $1,000 on
George Elkins and fine of $500 on
Fred ElkIns, the well known hotelmen,
were imposed by Judge Pike today
after he had denied the motion made
by their counsel for new trial. The
fines were Immediately paid. thus clos
ing what was one of the most sensa-
tional, and regarded by many as one
of the most important. criminal cases
ever heard in the district court of this
county.
The general impression seemed to be
that both men would be sent to the
state prison. The defendants were
convicted of receiving stolen property.
During the progress of the trial it
was brought out that George Elkins
had made remarks TO Chief of Police
Burke that he had bought the district
attorney and stood in with the court.
Chief Burke testified to this and also
stated on the witness stand that
George Elkins had made an attempt to
bribe him District Attorney Wood
burn also stated that George Elkins
had offered to bribe him to have the
prosecution dropped.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Will Accept Michigan

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-Having in
her official trials fully met the rigid re-
quirements Of United States naval con-
structors, the new first class battleship
Michigan, il was announced today, prob
ably would be turned over to the gov
ernmenT early in August.
This splendid new ship. which thus
far is the speediest war vessel of her
class. will make the navys twenty
eighth first class battleship.
Five other battieships. a sister ship
Of the Michigan and four others more
powerful and speedier, at present are
under construction, and two 26.O0O ton
eattleships have been authorized by
congress. These will increase the Amer
lean battleship fleet to 35
Naval officers who witnessed the tria ls
of the Michigan declare she VIII he
capable of making an average speed of
20 knots. They regard her as the hest
battieship in the navy On her final trial
at sea, which ended at Philadelphia
Sunday the Michigan made record time.
1t is unofacially reported she exceeded
19 knots.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
INJURED MAN PROBABLY
DIED OF STARVATION
Skull and BIeached Bones Indi-
cate Tragic Fate

YREKA, July 2G.-The skull and
tIcachsd bones Of a man believed TO
have been injured more than a year ago
and who died from starvation and ex-
posure were found today in the noun
tains near Weed. Two boys walking
through what is known as the devils
garden" found the skull and short
distance away parts Of the skeleton
Doctor Tebbe and Clarence Cooper
went TO the scene. After a short search
they discovered the clothing worn by
the man. gold cuff buttons, silver
watch and a roll OF bills and papers,
which may lead TO the identification of
the remains. The clothing is much finer
and better than that usually worn by
ranchers 3r timbermen. The bones are
believed TO be those of a man who was
q resides or this part Of the state and
who probably fell and broke leg. dy-
ing lingering death from exposure
and starvation.
A considerable quantity of bleached
paper OF a greenish hue which was in
the vest pockets Of the clothing found
D. the skeleton viii be sent TO the sub
treasury IN San Francisco 10 determine
-shefher or not it is paper money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
STRIKE is ENDED AT
PITTSBURG CAR PLANT
Company Agrees to Give Pref
erence to Americans

PITTSBURG, July 26.-The strike al
the Standard steel car company's plant
at Butler was ended today, when more
than 1000 former employees returned to
work at the company's terms. Seven
of the leaders of the strike movement
were discharged.
Officials of the company state that
hereafter American workmen will be
given the preference in all depart
ments.
Deputy sheriffs on guard all along
the Ohio river bank near the pressed
steel car company's works at McKees
Rocks fired on an attacking party at 3
o'clock this morning in answer to
stones and other missiles hurled bv
several men in rowboat. One man
is reported to have been shot. The oh
ject Of the attack at the water plant
is unknown.
Rumors of the importation Of new
men as employees at the plant TODAY
caused the strikers to establish picket
lines as early as a. M, and for three
hours all streetcars were halted while
a committee duestioneda each passen-
ger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
CalifOrnians on Travels

NEW YORK, July 26.-The following
Californians are in New York:
From San F'rancisco-Hiram o. Smith.
st. Regis; Mrs. G. d. Cooper, G. d.
Cooper, Hotel Plaza; j. V. Drum, York:
j. NJ. Hamell, Park Avenue hotel; r j.
Melville, Broadway Central; o. B. Mon
ahan, Park Avenue hotel: Mrs w. II.
Patton, Miss E. ID. Patton, Hotel Sc
vile; E. c. Saul. Herald Square; w.
Stone. Holland house; G. S. Clark.
Grenoble; Miss f. Harris, Wellington:
L. Hayden. Hotel Cadillac; W. Machette,
King Edward; A. w. Morton, Hoffman n
house; M. Wollheim, Hotel Flanders
w. Griswold, Mrs. w. Griswold, CadiI-
lac; G. H. Knight, Grand Union; Mrs.
G. H. Lent Cumberland; L. III. Nor
man, Mrs. T. Norman, st. Denis.
Los Angeles-W. r. Kingman, Grand;
A. w. Lyall, Hotel Churchill; w. T.
solomon, Hotel Breslin; Miss c. Wilson.
Miss L. Wilson,, Mrs. W. w. Wilson,
Denis; w. w. Gordon, Hotel Empire: r.
Miller, King Edward.
San JOSEF. NJ. Dennison. Grand
Unicn; w. Gretchen, Hotel MARI
borough; c. Owen, Grand Union.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
TAFT SWINGS BIG
STICK OVER CHINA
Telegram to Prince Chun About
Railroad Loan in Nature .
of Ultimatum
American Claim for Participa=
tion Must Not Be Ignored if
Friendship Is Desired

PEKING, July 26.-The success of
President Taft's telegram sent about
a week ago to Prince Chun. the Chi
nese regent, with the purpose if is
understood, of tying the hands of
Grand Councillor Chung Chi Ting in
the matter of the American claim for
equal participation in the Hankow SIZE
chuen railroad loan of $27.5OO, 900. an
pears doubtful.
The Chinese foreign board TODAY is
unable to vouch for Chang Chi Tungs 8
actions and fears he will menorializa
the throne i'm favor of the original loan
agreement, thereby forcing tha nrince
regent to decide between himself and
the risk of losing American friendship
WARNS BRITISH MINISTER
Henry p. Fletcher, American charge
d d'affaires at PeSing TODAY warmed Sir
John n. Jordan the British minister
at Peking, and also the British hank
that the American government will
understand continuation of pressure
on Chang Chi Tung to mean that if is
sanctioned by Great Britain.
The prince regent has placed seri-
Gus Interpretation on President Taft's
message and has instructed the Chi
nese foreign board to use every means
In. its power to arrange the loan in
accordance with Tafts wishes.
EQUALITY ALLIANCE,
1t is now learned that July 7 after
the failure of the conference in Lon
don with the American representatives.
the British, French and German bank
ers signed an agreement embracing
an equality alliance with reference to
Chinese loans"
The foreign bankers here are eager
ly awaiting details or this agreement
The above disclosure followed threat
enlng Brltlsh criticism here relative
to the political infirmities of the Brit
ish alliance with German banks and
is believed to have been partly in
spired by British apprehension at he
ing involved in the threatening scan
dals over the construction of the Ger
man section of the Tientsin- Pukow
railway. which the Germans and Brit
islI are building.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
ALHNISTS INSIST
THAT THAW IS SANE
When the Medical Experts Are
Through He Will Take
the Stand Himself
Jerome and Prisoner Chat in
Court Together Like Old
Friends Reunited

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, July 26.
Alienists today began their slow march
across the stage in the Thaw case. The
efforts of Stanford Whites slayer to
obtain his release from the Matteawan
asylum are eliminating in the testi-
mony of the experts called to prove
him sane, and when they are through
the prisoner Will take the stand him
self.
JEROME CHATS WITH THAw
In two respects the hearing was a
reminder of Thaw's two trials for kill
ing White. District Attorney Jerome
of New York, at the request of the
attorney generals office. appeared and
took entire charge of the states case.
Jerome and Thaw sat so close together
that their chairs touched, but if the
prisoner had any fear of the man who
prosecuted him his face did not show it,
All but one of the witnesses were
Thaw's today, and his equanimity was
undisturbed At times he and Jerome
chatted and smiled like old friends re-
united.
CoINER OF "BRAIN STORM
The other familiar feature was DIR.
Britton d. Evans of the New Jersey
state insane asylum at Morris Plains,
famous for his introduction at the
trials of the term brain storm" Doc
tor Evans was on the stand when court
adjourned. He testified that Thaw has
not now and never has had the par
tieular kind of insanity known as par
IN 81, ~, 80
authorities contend still aff1icts him.
DR.. Henry Ernest Schmidt, aged so,
qualified as an alienist, and DR. Will
liam j. Meyer testified in his capacity
of White Plains jail physician, which
gave him numerous opportunities of
seeing and talking with the prisoner.
Both said Thaw was mentally sound.
EVELYN NOT PRESENT
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw did not come to
White Plains today. Jerome said that
she was still under subpoena and might
be called for cross examination after
Thaw testifies. Doctor Evans said to-
day that during a recent talk with
Thaw in the Jail here the prisoner de-
clared his wife's assertion on the stand
week before last that Thaw had
threatened to kill her was false.
Thaw is expected to repeat this on
the stand and the state may call his
wife to make the charge once more.
MYSTERIOUS INSTRUMENTS"
In the afternoon session various
records of Thaw's second trial were
presented by Clifford W. Hartridge.
Thaw's former counsel The examina
tion of Hartridge, who was called by
Jerome indicated that the exhibit he
held included certain instruments"
On account of Attorney Morschauser' s
objections. Justice Mills directed the
witness TO retire to an anteroom and
wrap his exhibits in paper which would
conceal their nature. He reappeared
with a package about two feet long
and three inches in diameter, which he
turned over to the clerk.
Mr.. Hartridge said that this mys-
terious exhibit was given to him in the
presence of two women, one of them
Susan Merrill, a New York lodging
house keeper
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
SCHOOL TEACHER
DIES SUDDENLY
Many Friends Mourn the
Death of Nine. E. c.
Giffard

Madame E. C. Giffard. one of the old
est teachers of the city. died Saturday
at the Hahnemann hospital. Although
She has been far from well for some
time her death came rather suddenly
and has proved great shock to her
many friends. Madame Giffard has
been on leave of absence for several
months. She taught in the Bryant
school.
She was appointed to teach in the
city schools on February 26, 1876, and
was continuously connected with the
educational world of San Francisco for
nearly 90 years. Her health failed
then and she was granted leave of alb
sence for four years, returning in 1893
to her work
Madame Giffard was brilliantly edu-
Gated having graduated from the
French academy in Paris and receiv-
ing later French certificate from that
institution.
Her funeral will be held from her
home, 746 Shrader street, the arrange
ments to be completed later.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
MAY ACCEPT OFFICE
OF ADJUTANT GENERAL
Will Not Lose Membership in
Miners Federation

DENVER, Colo, July 26.-Permission
to allow Philip Greening to retain his
membership in the western federation
of miners and still accept the appoint
ment as adjutant general of Montana
and the adoption of the report of the
executive board member, j. w. Lowney,
were the two important matters dis
posed of at today's sessions.
Governor Norris of Montana recently
selected Greening for the post of ad-
jutant general.
The local referred to the convention
the question of the revocation of
Greening's membership.
Lowney's report covering the district
including the Butte local provoked a
heated argument, the Meyer and Flynn
factions exchanging many pointed per-
sonalities. The report was adopted.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
DISPUTE OVER WINE
CAUSES STABBING AFFRAY
Two Ranch Laborers Engage in
Desperate Quarrel
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

LOForIul DISPultH 10 ne Gail
NAPA, July 26.-Frank ScuIloi was
seriously stabbed by Frank Bianchi
today during quarrel between the
two men at Hunts ranch on Napa river,
few miles north of this city.
The quarrel of the two Italians was
the outcome of a heated discussion be-
tween them over a gallon of wine BIZ
anchi who lost control of himself, drew
penknife and began stabbing at Soul
loi. He inflicted two deep wounds in
Scullofs back and one in his thigh
Blanchi was taken into custody and
charge of assault with deadly
weapon placed against him. His pre-
liminary examination will be held in a
day or two before Justice Johnson.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
DEP0SED SHAH OFFERED
A PENSION OF SIS, 900
Ali Mira Must Leave Persia
Without DELAY

TEHERAN, July 26.-The new Per-
sian government is prepared to offer
Mohammed Ali Mira, the former shah
of Persia, an annual pension of s25. 900
on condition that he leaves Persia with
out delay.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

NEW BANK APPROVED Washington, July
26.-The comptroller Of the currency today ap-
proved The application of p. F. Hatch. George C.
Flint. ]. T. Bixby, c. H. Thornburgh. ". ].
Horne and others to organize the First national
bank of Wilmington. with capital of $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

KING ALFONSO oFFICIATED-Ferrol Spain
July 26.-King Alfonso arrived here today and
offciated at the laying of the keel Of the first
battleship of the new Spanish navy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

CASHIER AND FUNDS MssINa-Tipton.
Ind. July 2e.-Nosh R. Marker, assistant
cashier OF the First National Bank Of Upton.
has disappeared. aud an investigation shows
that more than $4,000 besides the amount of
money on hand at the close Of business Satur-
day night is missing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

Balance note ASSETS AZ End OF
year .. .lse. -
FREDERICK FRELINGHUYSEN.
President.
]. WI. JOHNSON. Secretary.
EDWARD T. RHODES.
Vice President and Mathematlean.
SAMUEL W. BALDWIN.
Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before this Attn
~-' mo 5. MURRAY JR.
Notary Public.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27

r. E. DE GROAT
General Agent. NJ
on Claus spreekeIs Buildlngs &
san Franchises Ill
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-04-02
NEWS NOTES.

President Eliot, of Harvard, in his
annual report again advocates three
year course for bachelor degrees of arts
and sciences, notes that notwithstand-
ing the hard times gifts to the univer-
sity amounted to $691, ,S96 and once
more scathingly denounces football as
demoralizing spectacle and unfit for
college sport.
In the heat of the tariff debate per-
sonal encounter between Representatives
Byrd, of Mississippi, and Fordney, Of
Michigan, was narrowly averted. Mutu-
al explanations and apologies were made
later. Mr.. Fordney, in his speech, ar
gued for retention of the Dingley duties
on lumber.
One policy of the old Sun Life Insur-
ance Company held in Kentucky may
prevent the transfer of the 500, 900 in
bonds deposited with the State Treasurer
to the Metropolitan Life of New York.
The holder of the policy wants $500,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-04-02
M. g. o. R. r. Agricultural Meetings.

On next Thursday, April s, 1909, the
M. & 0. R. R. Co. will run special agri-
cultural train, reaching Union City at 1
O'Clock D. m. The train leaves Corinth
Tuesday morning, stopping at Guys, Ra-
mer, Selmer, McNairy and Henderson;
on Wednesday at Pinson, Jackson, Hum
boldt and Trenton; on Thursday at Ruth
erford, Rives and Union City. Special
meetings will be held at the points named
in the interest of general farming. The
Agricultural Department of Tennessee
will cooperate with the M. & 0. R. R.
Co., and the party includes the follow
ing speakers:
Hon. John Thompson, Commissioner
of Agriculture.
Prof. III. A. Morgan, Director Expert
ment Station, Knoxville.
Prof. S. M. Balm, Botanist, Expert
ment Station, Knoxville.
Prof. G. A. Moores, Experiment Sta
ton, Knoxville.
Prof. F. c. Quereau, Assistant Pro
fessor Animal Industry, Knoxville.
Col. B. A. Craddock, Humboldt,
Tenn, on Tennessee trucking
Other speakers, including NJ. V. Rich
ards, Washington, d. c., and w. L. Hen
derson, Mobile, Ala, will be on hand.
Among the subjects to be treated are
trucking, soil, seed, feed products, fertil-
izers, boil weevil and cotton production.
The time of the meetings will be the
time of the arrival of the special train
at the points named. The meeting at
Union City will be at the courthouse.
The farmers and business men are
especially invited to be present at these
meetings.
These campaigns have become very
popular all over the country, and are
conducted with view of disseminating
practical, modern information among
the farmers and to encourage them as
far as possible to rotate their crops and
to grow such truck as will find a ready
market
The railroad company will make an
effort at each point to assemble the en-
tire farming community, and all, who
can, should be present and encourage
the work.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-04-02
The Land OF Cannons.

Marshall & Baird, Union City, Tenn. =
Dear Sirs: l have been in this country
about three years and l cannot under
stand how l should have SO long done
without The Commercial.
For news and general information it
beats "a letter from home" a block.
| am a Southerner and a Democrat in
the land of the Republican and Yam
kee, therefore a paper in which l can
find my own views literally expressed
is doubly welcome.
l have met several Tennesseans up
here, but with the exception of one,
they are all trying to live up to the old
adage, When in Rome do as Romans
do," and on election day scratch the
Republican ticket. As for myself, on
last election day l voted for Bryan and
everybody else that looked like Dem
ocrat and 1 think I shall so continue.
With best wishes for the unlimited
success of The Commercial and Obion
County, l am,
Yours very truly,
F g. HAPRISoN
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-04-02
the face value, before he will consent tc

the face value, before he will consent to
give it up.
Should the negotiations between Lon
don and Vienna with regard to the terms
for Servia's remuneration of her claims
against Austria-Hungary prove success
full, the necessity of calling an inter
national conference will probably be
avoided.
In view of the deficit in the Treas
ury, Director North, of the Census Bu-
reau, has withdrawn his request for an
appropriation of $14, III, 900 for the
next census and has substituted a re-
quest for $40, 100000.