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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FOR BUSINESS GIRLS

There iB no safer investment in the
way of q Christmas present for any
woman. young or Old. than a scarf that
may be used for afternoon and even
ing wear. Scarfse are the direct out
come of the vogue for tunics, fchus,
berthas and draped skirts that have
invaded the fashions this winter. One
scarf can serve sssnarBbeF of purposes.
1t can be used as 6chu on a house
gown or worn as a shoulder cape under
the evening cloak or adapted to serve
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01

individuality in dress is manlfesting
itself more and more every day, and
ON are no longer satisfied with tie
clothes made for them by even the
most celebrated dressmakers unless the
modiste studies their own require
ments.
Miss Grace La Rue, who Is singing
the principal role in Mime. Trouba-
dour," designs all Of her own costumes
and those Of the girl with the road
company who assurnes the character
she originated.
Miss La Rue has hit on a scheme in
her dressmaking which Is a valuable
suggestion to the home eamstress.
She has a life size wax figure of her.
self modelled, and on this model che
Is able to study the effects of her cos
tunes better than by any arrangement
OF mirrors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01

If a little girl from her scanty
store Of carefully boarded pennies
can give all that she has for the sake
Of those who suffer from tubercu-
losis, what can you give?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01

An ivory Toilet Set.
"I've put my silver set away and
nov use the ivory toilet set Aunt
Marion SEN me last Christmas" was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01

81 tried all kinds of blood remedie.
which failed to do me any good, but J
have found the right thing at last. NJ
face was full of pimples and black-heads
After taking Cascarets they all left. 1 ar
continuing the use of them and recon-
mending them to my friends. 1 feel fnc
when 1 rise in the morning. Hope to
have a chance to recommend C~ascarets."
FredC Witten, rs Elm ST., Newark, NJ,
Pleasant. Paistshie, Potent, Taste Good,
Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Griuc,
l0c. 2sc, Soc. Never sold In bulk, The gsnt1-
tne tablet stamped &C. Guaranteed to
eare OF your money back. s22
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01
/ The Evening News
D~ailyFashio Hints
49, By MAY MANroN -~~r~~s
In ordering these patterns be surs
to mention the name
"May Manton."
CIRCULAR SKIRT, $500.
In Walking OF Round Length With or
without Seam at the Front, With
Inverted Plaits or Habit Back.

The narrow circular skirt is one Of the
smartest of the season. This one is fitted
by means of one dart at each side, and can
he made with or without a seam at the
front, SO that 1t is adapted to narrow as
well at wide materials. The back can be
finish ed in habit style or with invorte1
plaits so that the model Is becoming to all
figures. The skirt takes Just the str'tsht
slender lines prescribed by fashion, out is
not narrow enough to be uncomfortable.
The skirt can be made in ons OF two
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-12-01
norway r1snermen

N0rwegfans dc not favor whale hunt
Ing because they believe that whales
drive the ash shoraxard.
The Huttig news., 1910-03-19

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
THE HORSE TRAFFIC..

Roston April 5.-Business was general
~ good at the sale stables about the city.
Supplfes were heavy, but there was a
brisk demand and disposals were made
with less difficulty than a week ago.
with the market for the heavier horses
strong. The amount of good driving
horses offered was larger. with more
horses of quality Included in the amount
but the increased supply is insufficient
for the demand. which Is urgent. espe-
cially for the class of medium to good
driving horses.
The best fresh heavy draft horses sold
readily at $S5O@455; medium weight draft
horses at $250@350; matched pairs selling
at $500 and upward. according to weight;
light commercial horses. suitable for de-
livery and general purposes. at s15oa275;
secondhand horses of all descriptions, at
$50 and upward, largely according TO
working capacity and age. High class
driving horses, at $500 and upward; me-
dunn to good drivers at $150G25o.
At the city sale stables: Wheeler. Nc
Elveen & Co. received 100 head OF fresh
country horses and 125 seasoned and sec
ond-hand horses. Sales were active at
good values, the entire lot being cleaned
out. with heavy consignments for the
current week. The firm also offered 40
driving horses Of quality received from
northern New York. which sold at a
range of s175@3OO each.
WEIGH, Hall & Co. received one freight
and one express carload of fresh coun-
try horses and 80 acclimated horses, SELL
ing to an improved demand at firm val
ues.
Myer Abrams & Co. told to a brisk de-
mand at .igh values. four carloads of
fresh country horses.
At Isburgh & Cos. IS driving horses
were offered. Trade was held in check
by the lack of good class driving horses
obtainable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
WoLTER's DEFENCE
Will Be That Man Who Employed Him
Killed Ruth Wheeler.

New York, April 5.-"The murder was
committed by man with whom 1 had
business understanding and who had
me act as his secretary in getting girls
for the school of stenography we were
to establish I am innocent of the
crime"
This statement, made tonight, by AL
bert w. Wolter. the youth accused of
the murder of Ruth Wheeler. outlines
in substance the defence he will Offer
In reply to a direct question whether
ne knew who killed the young steno-
grapher, the prisoner said that while
he could not be positive. as he was not
in the house at the time he felt that he
knew the man. This friends. he as
serted, had access to his apartments.
Wolter produced a letter which he
said he had received the evening after
mis- arrest. 1t was written in German
and was signed THE man who ought
to be in prison in your place One
para graph from this letter said:
In the event you are convicted |
shall then come forward, make a full
confession of my guilt. and save you
from the electric chair"
The police Go not place much faith
in VOTERS statements nor in the let
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
EVIDENCE CLOSED
In Probate Hearing on Will Of Murder
ed Laundryman Glover.

Cambridge Mass, April 5.-Evidence
in the probate hearing on the Glover
will closed at brief session today. and
on Thursday the attorneys for the four
contesting brothers and counsel for
Mrs Glover, the widow. will present
their arguments on the question wheth-
er Mrs Glover unduly influenced her
husband in making the will in her
favor.
Judge Mcintyre will then decide
whether the evidence submitted in the
last eight weeks has been sufficient to
indicate undue influence prior to the
making of the will. If he decides in
the affirmative. the case will then pro-
coed to it's second phase. that of TAX
ing evidence TO show that the murder
of Clarence F. Glover corroborates the
first claim of undue influence.
The great part Of the session to-
day was consumed in the unsuccessful
effort of contesting lawyers to intro
duce testimony for the purpose Of con-
tradicting hostile witnesses. Attorney
Gilmore for the will introduced no evi
dence for rebu:tal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06

that the Government Of Ecuador has ex-
pressed an inclination to attempt the ad-
ilstment by direct negotiations with Peru
at washington. but Perus attitude is not
vet known. Ecuador it is understood,
already has designated Clemente Ponce
and a prominent citizen by the name OF
Lopez and Minister Carlo to act IN her
behalf In case an agreement Is reached
to institute negotiations.
A dispatch from Lima dated last mid
night says that the Peruvian government
had received alarming reports from their
consul at GuayaquiI giving the details OF
the assault upon the consulate buildings.
The report declares the police of Quay
aauiI and the government troops were
present during the assault but did not
interfere.
The Peruvian government the dispatch
stated. was pessimistic as to the outcome
Of these hostilities and would immediate
Iy demand reparation from Ecuador.
As soon as this news reached Lima
guards were at once placed over the Ec
uadorean legation. but notwithstanding
this precaution mob Of students attack
ed the Ecuadorean legation buildings and
tore away their shields. The President
Of Peru addressed the crow1s. advising
patience. but the mob was wildly excit-
cd and further trouble was feared. From
recent reports 1t Is learned that the Pc
ruvian army contains about 1000 officers
and men The army is provided with
5000 Mauser rifles. "A Maxim and CAT
Ting guns and "A light guns The Peru
Wan navy consists of the Lima, a cruiser
OF 100 tons, the Amirante Grau and the
Colonel Ponoglesi each of 300 tons an,:
"a knots speed. The last named was
launched In 1906
Inc Ecuadorean army numbers approx
iInately the same as that of Peru, but the
National Guard is said to consist of 5000
men. What proportion of this number
would be available In case of war is prob
lematical.
The Ecuadorean navy consists of a tor
pedo launch and a transport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
CRIMINAL LIBEL.
Continued from Page One.)

President Alfaro has received a telegram
from General Bustamente Of the Colon
blan army offering 500 troops from Co.
lombia to assist Ecuador in the event Of
hostilities with Peru.
In the face of the popular excitement
and rioting II Is officially announced to-
day that Ecuador and Peru propose to
settle their boundary dispute directly at
Washington. Ecuador's special envoy Is
Clements Ponce and he will proceed to
the American capital.
Calm was re-established this morning.
During Monday groups carrying Colon
bian and Chilean flags paraded the
streets crying Long live Colombia and
Chile" In the afternoon a mob of 1909
persons seized four ferry boats on the
river Guayas with the intention of using
them In the capture of the new Peruvian
steamer Hualtaga. Approaching the
steamer those on the ferry boats began
to discharge their revouvers, whereupon
the Hualtaga pulled in her anchor and
sailed out to sea.
Throughout last night crowds paraded
the streets firing small arms. II is as
sured that the relations between Colon.
pia and Peru are strained and war at an
early date is believed probable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
BASEBALL GAMES.

At ACCOMPLISHMENTS. O-7-2; Boston,
AM, 2-6.2. Batteries Arrelanes, Hall
ard Carrigan; Steele. Peters. Cross and
Remeuter.
At Winston Salem. N. C.-New York,
Am, IA; Winston-Salem. S.
At neutrality-suspicious. S; Spar
tanburg. 2.
At Lynchburg-New York. Nat. End,
s; Lynchburg. 1. g..
At Topeka--Detroit. Am. 4; Topeka.
t.
At Chattanooga-Boston, Nat. $50;
Chattanooga, ISL. Batteries-Wolfegan
Moore and Rariden; Schiller. Rhodes
and Carson.
At notwithstanding, Am. 9; Nash
Vile, 0.
At MISUNDERSTANDING Nat. g.; Rich
mond, l.
At Dayton-Cincinnati, Nat, 2; Dayton
Central League, /. Game called in sixth
rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
Triples BAD BREAK.
Kew. Charles Parkhurst Says Triple
Was Extremely Unwise.

Westfield, Mass, April 5.-Rev. DR..
Charles Parkhurst. editor of lions
Herald, who is here in attendance upon
the Methodist conference, made the
following comment upon the Roosevelt
incident in Rome tonight:
Il do not care to enter into the con-
troversy. the Methodists have talked
too much anyway. For Mr.. Triple to
crow over the incident, if he did, was
extremely unwise. Mr.. Roosevelt did
not wish to wound anybody's feelings,
and the matter should have been al
lowed to rest where it was. Mr.. Roose-
velt's refusal to accept dictation was a
splendid example of Americanism. but
was not occasion for precipitating a
controversy"
In reference to the situation in Rome
DR.. Parkhurst said:
We are conducting a missionary
movement there. the same as we are in
this country. To carry out the fiction
thatkhe Pope is supreme, they are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
KENNEBEC
WAYN e.

NORTH-Mrs. Roxana Smith passed
from this to higher life March % at
the home of her daughter Mrs. f. h.
Pusfer in Readfeld. She had made her
home with Mrs. Pulsifer since the death
of her husband, the late Llewellyn Smith,
several years ago. She was the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Frost. who were
former residents of this village for many
years. Mrs. Smith with brothers and
sisters passed their childhood days in
the yellow house on the hill at the north
of the village and will be we'll remem-
bered by the few who are left that were
her friends and schoolmates. She was
nearing her 10Th birthday and had been
very well up to the time of her death,
which was very sudden. She was a very
estimable lady beloved by all who knew
her. AS her health permitted her to visit
her children often, she will be greatly
missed by them. especially the daughter
with whom she lived. Other children and
relatives who survive are a son, Benja-
min Smith of Readfield, two daughters.
Mrs. Lucilla Bates of Winthrop and Mrs
Elvira Harrington of Wayne, brother,
Howard Frost of Winthrop, II grandchil-
dren. among whom are Mrs. Katie Daley
and Mrs. Ray Booker of Readfield, Mrs.
Eta Lamb of Harrison and II great
grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. r. A. Rich of Win
throp and interment was at Maple ceme-
terry, Winthrop.
Will Douglas and son Lloyd went to
Gardiner Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Allen, who had the mis-
fortune to fall and break her wrist few
days ago. is comfortable.
Mrs. L. G. Foss and son Percy returned
to their home at Kent's Hill Monday af-
ter several days visit with Mrs Foss'
sister, Mrs. II. d. Mason.
Mrs. +. L. Stevens returned from trip
to Lewiston and Gardiner Sunday.
Miss Phyllis Ward returned from WIS.,
1t with her aunt. Miss Jennie Lane at
Kent's Hill. Sunday
Arthur Shaw went to Oakland Monday,
called there by the illness of his mother,
Mrs. Richard Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
Bia Acts at Opera House.

Everyone is pleased with the doing of
Munyon's wonderful performing tropical
birds of most beautiful plumage. Their
understanding of what is expected of
them displays almost human intelligence.
Mr.. Clyde Phillips; Munyon's assistant.
is a great lover of birds. he having made
a life study Of them in and out of cap
tivity. The bond of sympathy is so close
that after speaking cross to them he
must make suitable amends to restore
them to good humor. and their .humors
and caprices are only equaled by an old
maid. 1t requires patient training of
years to perfect them in their parts.
For instance, it took three years to have
the two birds do the tumbling act. They
are principally cockatoes of every color
of the rainbow and from every section
of the wide tropical world. Some of them
are very rare, but all are very mischiev
Gus. liking the excitement of showing off
their handsome plumage, just like us hui
mans Next Saturdays lecture will be a
lesson in natural history that will be in
delibly impressed on the memory of ev-
cry boy and girl.
Kennedy and Kennedy, those dancing
and singing comedians. are drawing down
great applause and they earn 1t by the
excellence of their act. Joe Hart is a
change artist comedian. dressing up to
the part he essays to represent and his
comedy singing with splendid voice has
made him a favorite. New pictures to-
day. Reserved seat tickets are on sale
now for Friday and Saturday nights
performances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
BASEBALL.

Indianapolis fans consumed Is tons
of peanuts last season and Charlie
Carr claims the "goober pennant" of
the American Association.
Cy Young Sd, drafted by Topeka from
the Texas League. is now holding out
for an incl ease in salary. His illus
trious namesake never acted that way.
Trainer Tuthill of the Detroit Tigers
was called to administer to a fair
young chorus girl who sprained her
ankle getting on the train that was
carrying the Jennings tribe from Hous-
ton the other day.
Bobby Wallace, the wonderful St.
Louis fielder. who has been a star for
81 years never sleeps on his throwing
arm. Before he goes to bed he incases
his wing in a wooden sleeve to keep
t warm.
Dr. keane, the Detroit Tigers phys
ician, says that a long scar on Jimmy
Archer's arm is responsible for the Cub
catchers ability to make snap throw
rom q squattihg position. He says
The scar tissue acts much the same
is a muscle. Archer does not move
the rest of his body in making his
lightning throws from d squatting ot
standing position.
Capt Steve Phlbin of the Yale Univer-
sity baseball nine. who was injured in
the Yae-Pennsylvania game at Atlantic
City and who has been staying at New
York. will return to Yale the latter part
| Of the week and few days later will be
able to supervise the work of the nine.
Next month 1t is expected that he will
| take his old place at catcher of the nine.
two or three weeks before the champion
ship game with Princeton.
The LINN baseball club has secured
Outfield Stovall from Sioux City of
the western association in trade for
Pitcher Mclean, whom Hamilton got
n trade from the Springfield club of
the Connecticut League for Catcher
Jimmy Rail. The trade was in a wav
,orced on Manager Hamilton. because
" the action of Manager Dahlen of
he Brooklyn club in allowing Dow
| ney his option to return to Oklahoma
which the latter accepted. President
Eb3etts Of the Brooklyn club did not
nave the sand to carry out the deal
he made with Lynn after he found
that l'ahlen had acted. The fault was
with President Ebbetts. who failed TO
notify his manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

James Tarbox of Westport Monday
Afternoon was kicked in the face by his
horse. Mr., Tarbox on going into the
stan laid his hand on the horses back.
with the result mentioned. The hoof
hlt MIN squarely on the chin. break
ing the jaw and making it necessary to
remove II teeth and part Of the pro-
cess of the lower jaw The face was
SO badly cut that about Is stitches were
needed to close the wound. Mr. Tar
hox was taken to Bath by launch and
Dr. Z. ~. Fuller attended him, assist
ed by DR.. w. F.. Rowe. Mr.. Tarbox
returned home that night, but Tuesday
morning again went to Bath and is
now patient at the Bath city hos
pital. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
BEGINS PRELIMINARY TRAINING.
Jeffries' Wife and Two Nephews Ae.
company Him to Training Quarters.

Benlomon. Cal, April 5.-James J. JEFF
fries began preliminary training today
for his fight with Jack Johnson. but it
will be a week or more before he settles
down to hard work The fighter was ac-
companied to his training quarters from
Oakland today by his wife. his two
nephews, Sam Berger. Wrestler Farmer
Burns and number of other men.
.Jeffries expressed himself as greatly
pleased with the place where he will
work from now until a day or two be-
fore the fight. After looking at the
cottage and the gymnasium that have
been fitted up for him and after trying
out the new hand ball court, ,Jeffries
and his nephews and others engaged
in game of baseball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
Funeral of Asa s. Hodges.

The funeral of the late Asa S.
Hodges, a former resident of Winslow.
who died at the hospital at Togus. was
held Tuesday afternoon from the Con-
gregational church in Winslow. The
service was conducted by Rey. w. j.
Mcneil. pastor of the church. and Rev.
T. ]. Coolbroth Of the Advent church
of this city The service was largely
attended A delegation from w. 8.
Heath Post, No. IA, G. A. R.. of which
the deceased was a member was pres.
ent. The burial was in Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
A KINDLY WELCOME
a'ven Supreme Chief Ranger Steven.
son, Foresters of America.

Portland, Me, April Gov. Bert M.
fernald and Mayor Charles A. Strout
assisted in public reception and din
her lhia evening to Eliot G. Stevenson.
supreme chief ranger of the Order of
Foresters of America, by the members
of the order in Maine. Mr.. Stevenson
was welcomed to the State and city
by the Governor, ana mayor and in be-
half of the order by W. 8. Lewis Of
Honiton, the State secretary. Chief
Hanger stevenson responded briefly. A
dinner followed the reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Democrats Tuesday gained Il major
ity in the Chicago city council for the
first time in several years. The new
council will be composed of 80 Demo-
Gratis, 90 Republicans and two indie
pendents.
William Whiting of Holyoke resigned
Tuesday as a director of the Boston &
Maine Railroad at the monthly meeting
of the board at Boston, because of i'll
health. The vacancy will be filled at a
special meeting on May 10.
Social Democrats, led by Emil Seidel,
candidate for mayor. swept Milwaukee
in the municipal election Tuesday by ap-
proXimately 5000 votes, the largest plural
ity of any party in a similar contest in
the history of the city. The Social DEM
ocrats will control the common council.
having elected all six aldermen large
and carried IA wards out of go
w. S. Durham, president of the Con-
necticut River Power Co., which operates
the great s3,00O,0OO dam at Vernon, VT,
died Tuesday night at his home at Brat
tleboro. VT, of pneumonia Mr.. Dun
ham was 81 years old. a native of Paris.
Me. widow and one child survive He
was well known in shoe and rubber cir
cles in New England. being head of a
large retail firm.
Ability to read French or German will
after this year be a requirement made
of Harvard students before they can Sc
cure the bachelor of arts degree. An
nouncement to this effect was made
Tuesday night by the university officials
All candidates for the degree of n
VIII De ooised TO pass an oral examina-
ton In the reading of French or German
before their admission to the Junior
class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06

Mrs. Emma ingalls, of Phippsburg
and her sister. Mrs. Mary Peterson or
Lynn, We're left fortune by the will
of their aunt, Mrs. Salome B. Chase of
Brookline wife Of the late Caleb Chase,
a prominent Boston business man who
Gied last week in Brooltline, Mass Mrs.
Ingalls, is the wife of George ingalls, of
Phippsburg, and Mrs. Peterson is the
wife of Walter Peterson of Lynn, for
merly of New Meadows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
BILL TO BE INTRODUCED
In Commons Based Upon Resolution
on Veto Power of Lords,

London. April 6.-The House of Com
mons this morning by majority of "a
carried Premier AsQuith's motion. au-
thorizing the application of the guillo-
tine method to the committee stage of
the resolutions on the veto power of
the House of Lords.
During the course OF the discussion.
the Premier announced that a bill
would later be introduced. framed on
these resolutions when an opportunity
would be given for adequate discussion
and he intimated that the discussion
OF the budget would be concluded by
the end of the present month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-06
GRADE,

The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha
f. shaw. life long resident of Bel
grade. was held April at the home of
her daughter. She was woman loved
and respected by all. A large circle
OF relatives and friends mourn her
loss. A daughter. Mrs. +. w. New
COMB brother. J. NJ Page of Boston
and sister. Miss Sarah f. Page. SIR.
vtve. The services were conducted bv
Rev. j. s. CUMMINGS.