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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
CAPT. w. w. MILLER.
Death of Prominent Foxcroft Citizen
WelI-known G. A. r. Man.

FoXcroft, Me-, Dec. S.-The remains of
the late Capt w. W. Miller of this town,
whose death occurred Sunday in a hosp-
tai near Asbury Park, N. j., arrived Tues
day afternoon. Capt Miller's death came
as shock to his friends, who, until a
short time before, were unaware that
he was critically ill. He was one of the
best known Grand Army men in this Sec
ton of the State.
He was born in Hague, N. Y, in 1916.
At the age of 16 years he enlisted in the
10th N. Y. Volunteers, known as 1.-The
Mozarts," owing to the fact that many
of its men came from political organ
ization Of that name. His regiment went
to the front and in the charge at Fred
ericksburg Capt. Miller received several
severe wounds. He was captured by the
Confederates and carried to Libby prison.
where his right leg was amputated.
Following the close of the war he came
to FoXcroft with l.. H. Dwelley and ar
rangements were made for starting the
Foxcroft spool works. Under the admin
istration of President Harrison Capt
A'AAAiNi was eiPpcliilCu uCpuIy COilcClOr OIL
internal revenue and held the office until
the Cleveland administration. He took a
position as salesman and Travelled
through Maine and New Hampshire for
many years. His position as collector of
revenue and his work as commercial trav-
eler gave him a wide acquaintance, and
he was we'll known in this section of New
England.
At one time he was commander OF
Douty Post, G. A. r., and also colonel
of Custer Command, T. " u, of Dover
and Foxcroft. His last position was adju-
tant general on the staff OF Department
Commander Wainwright Cushing of Fox.
croft. daughter, Mrs. e. A. Scott of
Asbury Park, N. j., whom he was visiting
at the time of his death, survives.
Funeral services were held at 10 A. M
today from the home of Daniel M. \, nit
tredge. North street. Rev. George A.
Merrill. pastor of the Congregational
church. officiated and the services were
under the auspices of Custer Command
U. V. U. The services at the grave were
| conducted by Douty Post, G. A. r. Inter.
| ment was in Rural Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Three physicians called in consultation
Wednesday at Canandaigua, N. Y. decid-
ed not to perform an operation on state
Senator John Raines for the removal OF
an abdominal ulcer. DR.. Collins said that
the senator's condition was somewhat
more favorable than Tuesday.
It is expected that the incoming Mass
achusetts Legislature will be asked to ap-
propriate large sum of money for the
suppression of the San Jose scale. The
pest is becoming decided menace to the
fruit trees of the state and prompt ac-
ton will be asked for its suppression.
The man found dead in the Conner
cial hotel at Woonsocket, r. l., Tues
day night was identified Wednesday as
Frank D. Cluett, who about 1886 was
agent there for the Singer Sewing
Machine CO. He then had wife and
family and is believed to have two
brothers in Manchester, n. H.
Over 100 men employees In the tank ana
boiler shops Of the Richmond, va
branch of the American Locomotive
Works, walked out Wednesday following
the issuance of an order changing the
system Of pay from daily wage system
to a time or bonus system. There are
over 300 men employed in these TWO de-
partments.
Two authorities on dairy farming. one
professor of animal industry ana tne
other a leading dairy man, spoke on oii-
ferent phases of this subject "Wednesday
session of the Massachusetts State BOARD
of Agriculture annual winter meeting a'
Dracut 'The Education of the Dairy
men and the dairy Cow" was the TOPIC
| Of lecture by Professor n. E. COOK OF
| the New York State School of Agricui-
ture in the forenoon. H. o. Danieis, =
| dairyman of Middletown, Ct, was the
| afternoon speaker.
Former Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury Louis A. Coolidge was Wednes-
| day at Boston elected treasurer OF tho
| United States Shoe Machinery Co. to sue
coed George w. Brown. VINO mas been
i made vice president and chairman OF tho
| finance committee. Edward P. Hurd was
elected vice president. The change "
/ the organization extended to the execu-
tive department, william H. Wilson pc
ing made general manager and Edward :.
Brown assistant general manager. james
J. storrow resigned as director OF sns
company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
An INQUIRY
To Be Made Of Telephone
& Telegraph Merger
Presidents Of Both Companies
Summoned Before Board.
Gould Repres entatives Retire from
Western Union Directorate.

New York, Dec. S-Theodore N Vail,
president of the American Telephone &
Telegraph Co., the Bell interests, and
Robert C. Clowery, president Of the West
ern Union Telegraph Co., have been sub
poenaed to appear before the executive
inquiry into telegraph and telephone sys-
tenn of this state, now going on in New
York. Mr. Vail will testify tomorrow
Col Clowery will be called later.
This will be the first investigation into
the recent billion dollar merger whereby
the Bell interests obtained control Of the
Western Union by the purchase Of Gould
stocks.
A large part of the Gould interests in
the Western Union Telegraph Co. retired
today at meeting of the board Of di-
rectors and they and others affiliated
with the Goulds were succeeded by men
representing Hartman and Moore inter-
ests.
The dividend rate of per cent per an
mum was not changed, quarterly divi-
dend Of of per cent. being declared.
The following directors offered their res
ignations and were accepted:
Frank j. Gould, Howard Gould. King
don Gould, John T. Terry, c. S. Shepard,
G. w. F. Atkins. Thomas F. Clark. John
B. Van Every, William L. Bull and Alvin
w. Kroch.
These men were succeeded on the board
by Theodore N. VAIL president of the
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.;
Henry s. Howe, John I. Waterbury, Rob-
ert Winsor, Henry P. Dawson. William
H. Moore, Robert S. Lovett. representing
the Hartman interests; Edward ]. Hall,
Union H. Bethel and Henry B. Thayer.
Many notable millionaires attended the
meeting, among them being John Jacob
Astor, George Gould and Senator Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew.
George Gould, chairman of the board
and until recently accredited the largest
individual stockholder, did not retire.
Neither did Robert c. Clowry, the presi-
dent and general manager, who is also a
member of the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Taken TO Prevent Loss Of
Dr.. Cooks Data
Taken Ashore In Iron Box on
Arrival at Copenhagen.
Commissioners Will Examine the
r Documents In Private.

Copenhagen, Dec. 8.-The North polar
observations of DR.. Frederick A. Cook
reached here today on board the steam
er United States. Extraordinary pre-
cautions were taken to make sure that
the long heralded data was delivered
safely to the University authorities
AS soon as the United States was
tied up at her pier an iron box con-
tanning DR.. Cooks report and the
diaries in which his original entries
were made, was brought ashore. The
box was closely followed by Walter
Lonsdale, DR.. Cooks secretary, who
had stood guard over it's contents since
they left the hands of DR.. Cook. Upon
the pier Lcnsdale and two detectives
bundled the iron box into a motor car
and jumping in themselves were driven
hastily to the University of Copen-
hagen. Their car was followed by a
second automobile. At the university
the papers were formally turned over
to the authorities and placed in a
strong room, where they will be guard
ed closely until the committee appoint
ed to examine them is ready to begin
it's work.
The examination will be made prob
ably at Copenhagen observatory. None
but the duly chosen commission rep
resenting the University Of Copenhagen
will be permitted to be present. The
United States minister. Mr.. Egan, was
to have attended the committee meet
ings, but will not be able to do so be-
cause of the delay in the arrival of the
records. Mr.. Egan will leave tomorrow
for tho Tinted States.
The coming of DR.. Cooks papers is
accompanied with signs of revival of
the Cook-Peary controversy. The
Politiken asserts this morning that the
supporters of Commander Peary are
trying to enlist the services of Green
land explorers in organizing an anti
Cook press campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
THE COTTON REPORT.
Quantity Ginned to Dec. Less Than
On Dec. I, 1908.

Washington, Dec. S.-There were s.
s7S,277 running bales of cotton ginned
from the growth of 1909 to Dec. l, as
compared with 11,0os,661 for 1905, &C
cording to bulletin Of the census bu-
reau issued today.
These figures count round as half
bales and exclude linters. They stand
against S,343396 for 1907, and 10,O27, SGs
for 1906. The proportion of the last
three crops ginned to Dec. l, is SAL
per cent. for 1908, 75.5 per cent. for
1907. and 77.2 for 1906. Round bales
included this year are 1898 against
POI. 4S0 included for 1908. and 154,636 for
1907. Sea island bales included are IT,
TIC for 1909: 6s,396 for 1908, and 1928!
for 1907
The total cotton crop for 1908 was 49,
OSf, 0O5, and for 1907 was 11,057, S22. The
corrected statistics of the quantity OF
cotton ginned this season to Nov. L
are S,112, 1893 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
CROKER SUED FOR LIBEL?
Report That Honey Has Brought Ac
ton for $250,000.

San Francisco. Dec. 8.-A story was
printed here today that w. H. Crock
err San Francisco banker had been
made defendant in a $250,000 libel
suit, said to have been filed yesterday
in New York on behalf Of Francis J..
Heney, special prosecutor in the San
Francisco graft cases.
The action is said to be based on an
alleged libellous letter commenting on
the conduct of the graft trials which
appeared in New York evening paper
over Crocker's signature
1t was impossible to obtain vertical
ton from New York sources and as
Heney is out of the city, no confirma-
ton of the story could be had here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Is Found for Holding Hat
tie Leblanc Without Bail.
Charged With Murder Of G. F.
Glover, Nov. 20, al wa|iham.
Hearing Is Secret, Only Interested
Parties and Officials Present.

Waltham, Mass, Dec. S-Hattie Lee
Blanc the 16-year-old French girl from
Arichat, N. s., was sent back to the
MiddleseX county Jail in East Cam
bridge today, after Judge Enos T. Luce
had found probable cause and held her
without bail for the January term
Of the Middiesex county grand jury
on the charge Of numbering her en-
ployer, Clarence F. Glover, in this city,
on the night of November 20 last. The
evidence in the case was presented al
the juvenile session of the Waltham
district court, and the hearing was
the first at which any evidence has
been presented since the girls arrest.
AS in all juvenile cases today's ses-
sion was secret, only court, prisoner
counsel and witnesses being present
Samuel d. Elmer. the attorney repre-
senting Mr.. Glover's estate. appeared
at the court house but was refused
admission.
The young girl, who is charged with
murder, was a picture of health and
happiness when she was brought over
from the East Cambridge Jail to the
Waltham court today and presented
a contrast to the dishevelled, terrified
little creature who was brought into
the Waltham police station on the
night of Nov. 22, after having beer
dragged by the police from beneath
bed in the Glover house, where she had
been hiding If she was nervous, she
did not betray the fact, and her face
was lighted with smile, as she en-
tered the library of the court house
where the juvenile session was held
Only a few witnesses were present
Charles ]. Weir of Lowell. assistant
district attorney, conducted the prose
cution, while the young defendant was
represented by Nathan A. Tufts and
Jesse w. Morton, attorneys Oh tnls
city.
The only witnesses questioned by the
prosecution were DR.. Frederick L. Nc
Donald, physician, who heard
Glover's dying accusation at the
Cousens hospital; Thomas l.. Tully, a
police officer, who also heard the vic
TINS anti-mortem statement ano
Thomas H. Connors, a lather, who
found Glover lying on the hospital
steps and to whom the dying man
stated that the Leblanc girl had shot
him.
Mrs. Glover, the widow of the VICTIM
was summoned by the defence as a
witness. Objection to Attorney Tufts
line of questioning being sustained by
the court, about the only information
CLEANED from the witness was that she
and the prisoner had been on the most
friendly terms fer a long time. Mrs.
Glover said that she met Hattie al
Archit, Mrs. Glover's old home, and
was so pleased with her that she had
her come to Waltham to live in the
family. Only two nights before the
death of Mr.. Glover. Mrs. Glover ant
Hattie attended the theatre together
At the conclusion of Mrs. Glovers
testimony, Judge Luce announced thai
he had found probable cause, and or
dered the girl held without bail fol
the January term of the grand jury
| The defendant was taken back to the
East Cambridge Jail shortly after
wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
WILL SEND NO SHIPS.
France Decides Not to Send Vessel to
Nicaraguan Waters.

Paris, Dec. 8.-France will not send
a warship to Nicaragua. This was
decided today following the receipt by
the foreign office of advices from M.
Arlot, the French charge d'affaires in
Central America.
The charge reported that the sole
basis of the rumors that French citi-
zens had been mistreated in Nicaragua
was the arrest and sentencing to a
years Imprisonment of a Frenchman
who was alleged to have fought in the
ranks of the insurgents. Upon M.
Arlot's representation to the Nicara-
guam government, the Frenchman was
released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
|P|TTSF|ELD.

Miss Glare Barnes, who has been en-
ployed, at the Smith millinery store IN
Hartland for the past season, has fin
isher her work and has returned home.
Mrs. Harry Smith of Hartland has been
Miss Barnes guest for few days.
Attorney 7. w. Manson was in Dover
Tuesday and Wednesday on profess
sional business.
Postmaster c. B. Haskell was in
Portland Wednesday, called as wit
ness before the United States district
court in the case of the Hartland post
office robbery. Postmaster Varney of
Hartland was also in Portland.
Robert Corey, travelling salesman in
the Western states, is at home for
few weeks visit with Mrs. Corey.
Miss Merle Healey has returned
from a visit in Exeter with the Misses
Marion and Mabel Peabody.
Mrs. Allen Hackett and sister. Miss
Ada f. Coffin, were visitors in Bangor
Wednesday.
Mrs. Jesse Gould and daughter. Mrs.
J. r. Macfarlane, and two children
went to Oakland Tuesday for a few
DAYS visit with Mr.. and Mrs Gordon
McTaggart.
Mrs. F.. E. Mayo returned Tuesday
from q few weeks visit in Greenville
with her mother and sister, Mrs. and
Miss SHANNON
S. r. Haines is in New York or bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
VALUABLE DATA CONCERNING
OUR BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
Banks Have Doubled in Number Since l9OO
---Res0urces Have Increased Is Per Cent.
In Same Time and Eight Per Cent.
Since l9O8===Eastern States Lead
Country in Deposits Per Capita.

doubled since 1900, and the commits
sioner's report includes 1145 more than
reported to the comptroller OF the cur
rency in 1905 Resources show an in
crease of about eight per cent. over
1908. and 95 per cent. over 1900; loans
have increased 100 per cent. in nine
wears, while investments have in
creased 80 per cent.
Capital stock has increased by more
than Il per cent. since 1870; Individual
accounts by So per cent. and total de-
posts by 81 per cent. During the cur
rent year, loans have increased nearly
rine per cent, investment in bonds,
ETC., about ga per cent, and depos-
rs over 9 1-2 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
EXPEDITION AND DISPATCH
Is Watchword and Big Appropriation
Bills are Appearing.

Washington, Dec. S.--"Expedition and
dispatch is the watchward in the
matter of appropriations at this SEES
sion and already several of the big bills
which will carry millions Of dollars for
the support of the government are un-
der way.
In the House committee on appro-
prations a subcommittee is consider
ing the District of Columbia appropria-
ton bill and that and the Notifications
appropriation bill will likely be re-
ported to the House before the adj
journment for the Christmas holidays
The next of the big supply bills will be
the executive legislative and judicial
bill 1t probably will be taken up just
after the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
THE DEADLY RIFLE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

that they try and get some rabbits and
that he would go down into the swamp
and drive them out.
He was gone but short time when
Francis saw a rabbit, and as he was
about to fire saw what he supposed
was another nearer to him and fired,
killing Pickett, mistaking a part Of his
clothing for rabbit.
Pickett was about 40 years old A
widow survives. Coroner F. E. Chand-
Ter of Addison was called and decided
that no inquest was necessary as it
was an accident beyond doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

six-story cement building in which
hnoleum is to be manufactured is to be
built at Morrilrs Corner, near Portland.
at cost Of $4,000, including machinery.
This enterprise will be an entirely new
one for this section of the country, ac-
cording to George H. Davis of Portland.
the promoter Of it, as there is not a sim
gle linoleum factory in New England
and. as far as he knows, the only section
of the country where linoleum is manu-
featured is in the states of Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. About 100 men will be
employed. The machinery has been or
dered to be delivered in six months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
MEN ARE PoWERLEss
To Fight Against Disease Unless The,
Strike ut the IUnderlying Cause.

To Fight Against Disease Unless They
Strike ut the underlying Cause.
To treat Dandrun, and Falling Hair
with irritants or oils on which a para.
site germ Will prosper. is like scoopinl
water from the ocean to prevent the tide
from rising.
You cannot accomplish satisfactory
cure without having right understand
ing Of the fundamental causes Of the
trouble.
/ You must kill the Dandruff Germ.
I Newbro's Herpicide does this because Il
IS specially made to do that very thing.
When the germ is removed. the hail
has no choice but to resume healthy
growth and beauty.
Destroy the cause. you remove tn
effect"
/ Sold by leading druggfsts Send 1oc II
stamps for sample to The HerHicide Co.
Detroit, Mich
TWO slzEs-5oc, ,MD 500
6oWditch, Webster 4 Co, 8peoial Adte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

John Klein, who gave his address as $50
Kneeland street, Boston, was picked up
or Chrystie street, New York, early
Wednesday with bullet wound in the
back. At the hospital to which he was
taken he declared that he had been held
up and robbed of 500 by Negro. Cir
cumstances connected with the case have
caused the police. however, to hold him
as prisoner while they attempt to clear
up suspicion that he was victim of
an East Side gang fight. Klein is expect
ed to recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
KERMIT AT NAlROBi.
Going to Mombasa on Hunt for Sable
and Other Antelope.

Narobi, British East Africa, Dec.
S.-Kermit Roosevelt arrived here to-
day. He is going to Mombasa on a
hunt for sable and other antelope. He
has just secured two bongo. Colonel
Roosevelt has not arrived here from
Moro, but is expected soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
CAPITAL JoTTiNGs.

About Is per cent. OF the people who
die in the District Of Columbia from
tuberculosis contract the disease as a
result of drinking milk furnished from
diaries in and around Washington, ac-
cording to a declaration made by
Health Officer Woodward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
SOMERSET
EAST cORNvlLLE.

Forest Herring is still buying apples.
He has shipped 10 cars to Boston this
fall and is buying another carload.
The report is that Frank Deering has
sold his farm, which was the Marcus
Parsons place.
Charles Loomis of Skowhegan was In
this place Tuesday.
Erwin Smith of this place went 70
Skowhegan Tuesday.
Mrs John Amerzeen went to Skowhe-
gan Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The West Virginia State Board of
Regents started an Investigation
Wednesday at Charleston. w. Va. in
to the hazing of Miss Matte Taylor.
a student of the Fairmont State Nor
NAL school, at Fairmont.; w. Va, who
was given on ice bath and painted red.
it is alleged. because she rooted for the
wrong football team recently. Miss
Taylor is the daughter OF a prominent
attorney of Elkins, w. Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
John Matson.

The death of John 'Matson occurred In
the hospital here yesterday. Mr.. Matson
was born in New York City about IS years
ago and resided there most of the time.
He was cooper by trade. He enlisted
in Co. A, I'd N. j. Inf, at Jersey CITY al
the outbreak of war and was discharged
at Trenton July 8, 1851. He was admitted
to this Branch from New York City July
9, 1907. He was formerly a member of
the Central and Marion Branches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
state of Ohio. city of Toledo. Luca.

State of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas
County. ss.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm Of F. ]. Cheney
& Co. doing business In the City OF Tole-
do, County and State Aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every
the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
A. D. 1886.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
\ and acts directly on the blood and mu-
| cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
J. Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
s1...4 !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
John Drew Will Soon Recover.

New York, Dec. S.-Favorable reports
John Drew came today from
the Presbyterian hospital, where the
actor was taken yesterday with a
broken collar bone and other injuries
sustained in a fall from his horse. His
rapid recovery is expected, it was
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Governor Draper at the meeting of
the Massachusetts executive council
Wednesday nominated Albert F. Bar
ker of Brockton as district attorney for
Norfolk and Plymouth, counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
ronioht,s Concert Program.

"March with Flying Colors," Theme
Oyerture-"E Boettger
Waltzes-"Schatz" from Gypsy Baron.
Strauss
Selection from 1.-The Burgomaster,"
Lueders
1.-THE Darkies' Jubilee" Turner
"Glittering Glow Worm Medley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

George H. Andrews of Bristol. Me-, late
Sth Mass. Bat, formerly member OF this
Branch, has been readmitted and assigned
to quarters in Co. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Charles w. Birge returned to the Home
yesterday, after passing furloueh WIFI
friends in Hartford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Search for the bodies of those killed
when two gas tanks Of the Kleine's Gras-
brock at Hamburg exploded Tuesday con-
tinued Friday. Nineteen lives are known
to have been lost, while IA other work.
men are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

David A. French, late Bat. D, LIST Me. H.
A Spanish \. arr, and Linus Burt, late
Co. F, 18th VT. Inf, have been granted
honorable discharges from the Branch.