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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
No Clues to Murderer Of
Miss Laura REGISTER.
Providence Police AbsoIve the
Once Suspected Barber
But They Want Him, to See What
He Knows About Case.

providence, +. L., May 17.-Although
the police sent out notices broadcast
over the Eastern states today asking
for the detention of the Auburn bar
Der who has been missing since the day
before the murder of Miss Laura Reg
ester, detectives at work on the case
asserted tonight that the barber has
Been entirely eliminated from the mys-
terry. This announcement followed Il
visit by an inspector to Rehoboth.
Mass. where confirmation was obtain
ed OF the report that the missing bar
Der was seen by May 10, the night of
the murder, by several people who
knew him, on q trolley car near Tam
ton. Mass. This is considered as es-
tabishing a complete alibi for the man,
as it would have been impossible, for
him to have been near the scene of the
crime at any time Monday night.
The police have never made any
charge against him. but have express
ed Il strong desire to question him as
they have questioned all the young
wnman's admirers with a view to get
ting some possible new light on the
mystery. The notices sent out today
are headed:
Detain this man." giving his name
rs Clarence G. Chase" aged 50 years.
height five feet, five inches and weight
1866 pounds His complexion Is light,
eyes gray, hair bushy and sandy, usu-
ally smooth shaven, dressed In black
clothes with black derby hat.
A man with scratches on his face and
a scalp wound who said his name was
Thomas Reilly, and his residence New
York, was taken in on suspicion today.
The authorities tonight professed to
attach little Importance to his deten-
ton. although he was still held.
Thus far no motive for the murder of
Miss REGISTER has been definitely
found. The aged father OF the strangl-
ed woman called on the chief of po-
lice today and asserted the belief that
crank killed his daughter. At his re-
quest plain clothes man was sent to
protect his home from further at
tacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
PROBABLE SUICIDE OF
DAMAR|SC0TTA CASHIER.
Lincoln H. Chapman, Depressed Over Wife's Death,
Announces Intent Of Drowning -DiSappearS..-
Clothing Later Found Books All Straight.

supposed that he was following his
frequent custom Of taking an after
noon outing, leaving the assistant
cashier in charge of the bank.
Early in the afternoon, an acquaint-
ance saw him at Lewis point, on the
river bank. ana Mr.. Chapman, declar-
ing that he was in trouble, announced
has purpose OF taking his life His
friend demonstrated and after a short
conV e.sation the cashier apparently
having abandoned his suicidal intent,
went away, saying that he would walk
along the river bank for a breath Of
fresh air. His friend thought no more
about the incident until late in the af
tcrnuon. when Mr.. Chapman. failing to
return home for supper, an inquiry was
started. This led to search of the
bank of the river and the finding Of his
clothing on the Damariscotta side. 1t
was discovered that he had taken from
the bank a revolver which he usually
kept there hut no trace OF the weapon
was found near his clothing
Lincoln IT. Chapman was - years of
age. He was Il native of Newcastle.
Just across the river from DamariScot
t., and had resided there all his life.
He was a graduate of Bowdoin Col
lese, in the Glass OF 1888. and a mem
tcr Of the Zeta Psi Society. Three
small children, the Oldest about ID,
survive. Ills Wife, whose death occur
red about Christmas, 1907 was formerly
Miss Josephine Jordan of Auburn. The
father, 4 brother. William, and three
sisters. also survive.
The Newcastle National Bank is one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Flushing, ~ Y. May 17.-Captain
peter e. Hams, Jr., Il. S. A., who was
,ovicted of manslaughter in the first
Hdrgree .or killing William +. Annis
st the I;aysid" Yacht club last Au-
INST was sentenced today by Justice
E,rretson ill The supreme court to an
khleierminate sentence of not less than
LIGHT years and not more than 1G
tears. at hard labor in state prison.
captain Hams was brought into court
hon the Queens county Jail early to-
Slay and there was considerable delay
before Judge GarretSOn took his seat
nn the bench. John f. Mcintyre, Coun-
4sl for the defendant, made the usual
motion for a new trial on the ground
HAT the verdict was against the weight
M evidence and also contrary to law.
Justice Garretson denied these motions.
.Yr Mcintyre then raised the point Of
jurisdiction of the supreme court over
Hhe defendant. cOntending that ne had
kever been released from the juriSdic
hon of the federal court. Mr.. Mcintyre
slso stated that DR.. Brush, "ho lad
been an expert witness for the de
fence, had examined Captain Hams
knce he was convicted and found him
Insane Justice GtarretSon said there
Mas no evidence to that effect before
hhe cour: and he declined to consider
bic motion In regard to jurisdiction.
fine clerk Instructed Capt. Hams to
come to the bar and proceeded 10 take
liz pedigree. The prisoner seemed
iazed apd apparently had som" diff
uty if understanding the questions.
lawyers Mcintyre and Young of the
kfence stood on either side of Captain
lains and assisted him in answering
he questions of the court clerk.
In passing sentence, Justice ;arrct-
on said that the defendant had u Cair
rial and been defended BIZ accepted
ayers, ana q jury had found 1t v"r-
lict commensurate with the rcuuife-
nenis of trc law. He said that he was
not SIRE that any errors Of law had
oeen committed during the trial. Re
ferring to the nature of the case. the
court said that Capt. Hams had been
indicted tor murder in the first degree.
The scvnrcst crime against society and
tltHouSii 'i'f1t litii b''ii a. Sltftt w" "'
81 sympathy injected into the case the
law cid not allow a man to punish an
bther for wrong he had suffered or to
wreak vengeance on the man who had
wrongcd him. After Justice G&rretSon
had imposed the sentence Captain
Hams sat down and dropped his head
on the table before him. lie seemed
overcome with emotion for u few mo-
nents. but soon recovered himself and
sat upright, staring at the court. Gen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
OUR TAX LAWS.
Commissioner Smith Re-
ports on New England
Wide Diversity Noted in Tax
alton Of Corporations.
Matter in Unfinished Condition and
Needs Much Thought.

Washington, May ia unique and
inters sting report dealing with state
taxation Of manufacturing. mercantile,
transportation and transmission cor
poiarons. was made public today by
Hcrhert Knox Smith, commissioner of
corporations That part of the report
transmitted to President Taft con
Germs particularly the six New England
states. 1t is expected that additional
parts dealing with other groups of
states Will be published later,
A careful investigation into the tax
laws Of each state was made by Com
missioner Smith and the results of the
Inquiry are presented in concise form.
The report presents III IL popular way
a digest Of the tax laws and the meth
DDS cf their administration
While, in sense it is 4 legal pub
LEGATION, it was prepared rather for the
general purpose than for lawyers. Il
contains much information particularly
interesting and important to legisla-
tors and al other students Of taxation.
Commissioner smith points out that,
while the taxation of individuals
throughout New England is on sub
stantally the same basis, there is a
wide diversity among the several states
in both the theory and practice of the
taxation of corporations. He notes as
particularly interesting the Massachu-
sets plan of taxation of corporate eX
cess on the market value of stock less
property otherwise taxed. 1t is pointed
out too, that Massachusetts alone sue
cc,d:s apprecably in efforts to tax es-
recialy tn" manufacturing and mer-
camille corporations
Railroads, it is noted, are among the
largest taxpayers. Public service cor
porationS are most often brought I'M
der now systems of taxation. A review
Of the six systems of taxation indicates
to Commissioner Smith that the entire
subject matter is still in an unfinished
condition and will need yet further
careful thought and considerations
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of the strongest institutions in this
part of the State and none of the cash.
ier's fellow toWnsmen, or officials OF
the bank, expressed any doubt tonight
about the correctness of the accounts
of the institution. 1t is believed that
his suicide WAS in no way connected
with his financial affairs or those of
the bank
The president of the bank is Brad.
ford A. White of Damariscotta Mills.
Within q year the bank was installed
in fine. new stone building on the
D,mariscotta side of the river the old
building on the Newcastle side having
been destroyed by fire.
All the directors of the Newcastle
National Bank united tonight in ex-
pressing tho utmost confidence in the
entire stability OF the bank and their
Eelief that the suicide was in no way
connected with the bank or with Mr..
Chapman's personal affairs AS soon
as the death OF the cashier became
known tn" fact was telegraphed to
United States treasury officials and it
is expected that according to custom
an oNalnner will be sent at once to go
over the hooks.
In note found with Mr.. Chapman's
clothing on the bank of the river he
requested two of his friends to act as
trustees for his three little daughters.
and he declared that everything at the
bank would be found all right.
Late tonight the body had not been
recovered, though the search for it was
kept up all along the river below the
point where the clothing was found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
A 100000 FAILURE.
Tracey G. Co. New York Brokers, Took
Chance With the Taxicabs and Lost.

New York. May 17.-In the appointment
Of receiver for Tracey & Co. members
Of the New York Stock Exchange ana the
Chicago Board Of Trade, today. Wall
Street had a $1,000 O00 failure, with an in
terestng variation from the ordinary
TaNicabs. and not stock manipulation or
any market conditions. are said to be in
din ctiy responsible for the firms trou-
hles. While no announcement as to the
exact cause has been made. F. A. Bane-
diet. the receiver. said tonight that he
understood that money lost during the
recent strike Of taxicab chaufTeurs. in
hacking a local taXicab concern. figures
in the outside ventures. The firm has
no Stock Exchange obligations The total
liabilities are estimated at Sl,0N0G00 the
assets at half that amount. Both these
sums. however are only approximate and
may he increased
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
IN THE HOUSE.
Speaker Prevents Re opening Of Old
Wound-PhiIippin Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, May IA ruling by
Speaker Cannon. today, perhaps, pre-
vented the re-openng in the House of
old wounds Of the Civil War Mr.. Eot-
lingsworth Of Ohio sought To justify.
as a matter of privilege his recent
resolution Directing to the portrait of
jefferson Davis being placed on the
silver service to be presented to the
battleship Mississippi, because of edi-
torias in certain Southern newspapers
hurting all sorts of epthets at him,
The editorials We're read.
The Speaker declared that as the cdi-
torials did not attack Mr.. Hollings-
worth in his representative capacity. he
could not continue. The result of Mr..
HollingsWorth's attempt was to get into
the Congressional Record a number of
uncomplimentary remarks about him
self with nothing to offset them. AS
the editorials were read in turn the
House was convulsed with laughter
although its consideration was CON-
pleted, the Philippine tariff bill was not
finally acted upon for the want of 4
quorum
should q resolution by Mr. Burleson
Of Texas, which was adopted become
compiled with the attorney general
must furnish to the House information
regarding the steps taken by him to
annul the contract whereby the Unit
ca states Steel Corporation absorbed
the Tennessee Coal Coal & Iron Co.
unless in 50 doing the public interests
would he affected. The House adjourn
ed until Thursday
Washington, May 17.-"Congress can
go to He'll We will report when we
get ready" This said Clark, Mo, in
the House of Representatives today
was the alleged response given by the
engineer department of the army whcr
asked for information regarding the
result of the examination made by the
engineer officers into the practicability
ard desirability of constructing and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
FOUND GUILTY,
Jury Reports Verdict
Against Mccullough,
Former President Of Boston
Common Council Convicted.
Given Till June IL TO File Excep-
tions--.Bail Raised.

Boston. May +. "A verdict of guilty
was reported today III the superior
court hy the iGry IN the case OF Leo r
Mcculiough. former president OF the
Boston common council, and his at
totncy, james T. Cassidy. on charges
of conspiracy ana larceny Sentence
was deferred. ana counsel for the de
PENDANTS stated that they would carry
the ease tu the supreme court of Mas
sachuSettS on exceptions. which they
were given until June l. Ia file. The
exceptions win be basel on portions oi
Judge Schoticld's cha:g, to the jury and
also on the allegation that when the
grand jury was hearing the "FIdcucr
which resulted in tie bringing of in
dictmtuts against the two men. certain
Witness, s. We're allowed to hear the ties
timony Of other witnesses. Pail was
increased from $1,000 to $500 each and
was furnished.
The charges grew out Of the alleged
dctr.udinG of the city of Boston Of 500
The common council appropriated this
sum for the purchase IF law books tor
tlc presidents office. while McCuiloHsh
was president. and it was charged that
McCullou2h. with the aid Of cassidy.
took the money for his own use and
rrcrared papers setting forth a pur-
chase Of law books which never oc-
Cured.
McCullouch alsO-is under Indictment
on 4 charge Of perjury in connection
with the Same transaction. but no date
has vet been set for his trial on that
charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Damariscotta, Me, May 17.--Leavine
q note saying that he was going t.
commit suicide, Lincoln ii. Chapman,
cashier Of the Newcastle National
carried out his Intentions today by
Jumping into the DamariscOtta river.
Late this afternoon his hat, cvercoat
and glasses were found on the river
bank, but the search for his body was
without result, strong ebb tide hay
ing carried probably, far down the
stream.
Since tho death of his wife, over q
year ago. Mr.. Chapman had been
greatly depressed and recently the
sickness Of his children had added to
his anxiety and worries, so that his
friends believe this led to his suicide.
Those acquainted with his personal at
fairs declare that he was not i'll any
financial trouble, and that his ac-
counts with the bank will be found to
be cCrrect.
Mr.. Chapman had been cashier OF
the Newcastle National Bank for a
number OF years. having succeeded his
father, David w. Chapman, who IS
now 80 years of age, and who held the
position of cashier for the greater part
OF his active business career.
Cashier Chapman did not go to the
bank this afternoon, but no importance
was attached to that fact, as it was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
I0DAy'S JOURNAL CONTENTS

Page One.
TELEGRAPH Hams Given Indeterml-
nate Sentence of from Eight to sixteen
Years-CommiSsioner Smith Reports on
New England TaXeS-Probablc Suicide OF
pamariscotta Cashier Morse's Appeal To
BE Heard June II Jury Reports Verdict
[of Guilty Against Mccullough of Boston.
Page Two.
|, L0CAL-Gardiner. South Gardiner, Hal
Howell. National Home and Winthrop Lo-
,cal News
Page Three.
!. LOCAL AND TELEGRAPH
Page Four.
SPORTING AND FINANCIAL-noth
Boston Teams 1.osc--other Baseball Re
suits Boxing ana Other Sports-Daily
market Quotations.
Page Five.
TELEGRAPII-Ad Admiral IIarkcr and
Aslatic Squadron Received by the Mikado
I'D Annual Convention of kennthcc w
T. I. L. at Winthrop.
Page Six.
= Booming Kennehec-Nine
food X ports The Passing of reonage-
MAINE GosSir-Prcss Comments.
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Maie and Female Help Wanted-lteal Es-
! 'ae-For Salc-To Observation-Disclosures
hess CMds.
Page Eight.
Electric Road Petitions City
/ SS.nNeinweut for Double Track on Water
n Wlet-ehtr Council Natters-fluNhers'
CCat French stars at HAScNa'l--l$fictS-
."noosSe'conirc Notes Ban4u / GiVe9
!" Napt Perry OF Co NJ,
Page Nine.
q pACAi.-J2lection Ordered for Second
MMsment nj Infantry Thirteen DeUutN
MI,.uoFeement commissioners Arc Now
.,mauuElh"-othHr state house NewS--or-
r no,a issued Restraining $2oo,HD Maine Cor
M iaa,,on from lSsuna Preferred Stocks
""o transferring Stocks.
Page Ten.
wi:'uCAI-Bil in Equity Filed Involving
EEa,hsthron Land Title-Kennebcc Real
posa'l.e TtansterS--lnclaimed Letters Il;
.os'oihce-Local Items of Interest.
Page Eleven.
~, L'onAl.-.kmuSements of Onera House
' iheatre Comique-T.ocal Briefs
Page Twelve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
M RS. TAFT ILL.
The Strain Of Washington Life Results
in Nervous Breakdown.

Washington, May T-Mrs. Taft is suf-
fering from slight nervous breakdown.
She was taken i'll today while on her
way from this city to Mount Vernon on
the yacht Sylph with party of friends
and was hurried back to the White
House. 1t was said at the White House
tonight that there is no cause for a larm
and that Mrs. Taft will probably be we'll
again in a few days. She was unable to
be present at an official dinner at the
White House tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
61th CONGRESS-,
Senate Busy With Dis
Cussi0n Of the Tariff.
Ho||ingsworih Of Ohio Gets
Little Sympathy in House.
Consideration Of Philippine Tariff
Bill Is Completed.

Washington. May ia compreh"n-
sive discussion of the income tax by
Senator sutherland of Utah. and long
speech by Senator DepeW, i'll support OF
The pending tariff bill, consumed most
of the session of the Senate today. Mr.
Sutherland argued against the const!-
tutionaIity Of Il federal income tax law.
and declared that such Z tax should b.
means of revenue for the states.
Before adjournment a couple of hours
were devoted to Il discussion Of the
cutlery schedule Of the tariff bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
THE STEAMER BELFAST
Leaves Bath, Me-. on Her Maiden Trip
10 Boston. Mass.

Bath. Me. May 1.-THE new turbine
steamer Belfast built for the Eastern
Steamship Go. and named for MAIN"
city. started from here today on he:
maiden trip She was bound to B"s-
ton. where she was expected to arriN@
before dark tonight. and will be turned
over to the owners After receiving
her furnishings. she will be placed on
the Bangor division next month. The
steamer lett the plant Of the Bath Iron
Works. where She was built, at 3.13 A.
N. in command of Capt. c. \. Blair an
WAS accompanied by President John ;.
Hyde G. =. Wcatherhce. Superinten!-
ent of engineering. ana John Mc1nnc:i
superintendent OF construction. She
was u be thorAuGhiy tried out by the
builders ON the trip.
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Bangor, Me, May 11.-Horace NJ
kcchnie Stewart died at his residence
in this city today at the age Of "a years.
For more than half q century he wa,
deacon of the First Baptist church ana
was for a great many years engaged in
the grocery business in Eangor- = L
was a native of ST. Adams. Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Harry Lake Of Richmond Charged With
Assault on Girl.

Richmond, Me. May 11.-(SpeciaD.-
Harry c. Lake of this town was ar
rested Saturday night charged with as
sault on Miss Lindsay at her home near
the Maine Central station last Thurs
day, He was given hearing Monday
before Justice l. L. Spauldmg aud
bound over in the sum of $500 for the
Augusta grand jury He secured bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

Hedge Alexander Haugan, president
Of the State Bank Of Chicago and well
known in Scandinavian circles in that
city. died Monday of heart failure He
was also president of the Chicago
Clearing House. Mr.. Haugan was born
in Christiania. Norway, in 184S.
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THE WEATHER
TIE SAME OLD SHOWERS.

Washington. May 1,-Forecast for
New England: Unsettled weather ANA
showers Tuesday; Wednesday fair,
light to moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 17.-I|orecast for Ros-
Wednesday fair; light variable winds.
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DR.. William Wightman Of the Ameri-
can Marine hospital service died at
Guayaqail. Ecuador, Monday Of yellow
fever after an illness Of five days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18

George Meredith. the Novelist Dead.
London. May 1S.-George Meredith
the English novelist. died at 335 this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-18
1904

D l0c. Cigar
E,n nrsh output upwards of 1900. 900 per
tails ~ Money,s worth to the consumer
'"e s'ory. FACTORY. Manchester. n. IL
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Washington. May l7-''An ass of the
first magnitude" perhaps one of Sher-
mans buns who robbed defenceless men
and women 'contemptible little
Whelps:" "a political nonentity from
Ohio" ~ pale-faced mminary;" "a pu-
sillanimous pismy from Ohio
tons of Mr.. Hollingsworth of Ohio in ed
itorials which he had read in the House
today as the basis of Il question of privi-
lege affecting his resolution recently Of
fered, protesting against the portrait of
jefferson Davis on the silver service to
he presented to the battleship Mississippi
IL These editorials accused him of
waving the bloody shirt" and appeared
in the Daily Clarion Ledger of Jackson,
Miss. April 30: the Southern Sentinel
Ripley. Miss, May 6; the Shreveport
Caucasion. May 4. and one other paper,
name not given.
The reading of the editorials caused a
great commotion and at times moved the
members to great laughter. Finally Mr..
Bartlett tGaD ana Mr.. Fitzgerald IN }
objected to further numbering up the
record and demanded that the Speaker
In an elaborate opinion Speaker Can
non held that Mr.. Hollingsworth had not
been attacked in his representative capac-
ity and he was not permitted to proceed
further
Later Mr.. Hollingsworth sought mnani-
nous consent first to print a speech on
the subject or else to address the House
for 50 minutes
Mr.. Harrison On. Y.) objected, where
upon Mr.. Hollingsworth wanted the
Speaker to tell him why the objection
was made.
THE Chair cannot tell said the Speak
er, suavely, what moved the gentleman
to object, because he is not a mind read
en-" This sally convulsed the House with
laughter.
Interest in the proceeding was height
ened by the fact that Mr.. Harrison's
father. Burton Harrison. was secretary to
Jefferson Davis during four years of the
war.
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maintaining a navigable channel IA
feet deep and of suitable width from
st. Louis to the mouth of the MisSis-
sippi river.
The subject was brought up when
Blrtholdt, Mo-. offered resolution
calling upon the secretary of war for
to report.
Alexander, ~ ", the prospective
chairman of the rivers and harbors
committee, insisted that no report had
been submitted. That however was de-
MED by Rartholdt. who declared that
their report had been submitted three
months ago. Clark at this juncturc
made the statement quoted.
Ih" resolution failed of adoption
through an objection by Alexander.