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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
TO CROSS THE ROCKIES.
Former Senator Clark Will Subscribe
S3,000,000 for Electric Line.

Helena. Mont. Aug. 14.-At a ban
duet here last evening given by the
Helena Commercial Club, it was au-
thorltative announced that Former
Senator w. A. Clark had subscribed
for 100000 of the proposed bond is
sue of the Helena & Butte electric
line construction work of which is to
begin this fall.
The line will be IS miles long and
will cross the main divide of the Rocky
mountains. 1t vii be operated by pow
er generated at dam across the Mis-
souri, river near this city and in addi-
ton to connecting the two cities vii!
furnish transportation facilities for a
number of mining districts whose
operations have been retarded by lack
of it.
The dam is rapidly nearing compile
tion. The former senator the Hewitts
of New York and local capitalists arc
the interests behind the project
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

1T seems to me that one would be
mentally incapacitated totput ones mon
ey into an investment and to interest
ones friends in the same investment if
one should not absolutely believe i'm the
investment and was not thoroughly con-
WINGED that it was a safe and secure one
Il have returned to this country volun
tarily to defend my friends whom 1 have
interested in this business as well as the
gentlemen who have made the plant DOS
Sible
Il did not introduce Mr. Qualey to Mrs
Bull.
Il have never received any stock from
the Observation-Disclosures Co. other than the
certificates for my $4,000, and I have
never received any finances from the
company or it's directors or officers other
than the returns of the loans of my
money
Mrs. Hopkins acted as guide to a party
of visitors who went through the plant
Saturday. She said she expected the plant
to be in complete running order within
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
Mrs. Hopkins Has
| Evidence to Refute
Mrs. Bulls Charges.

New York. Aug. 14.-Mrs. Ellen Dun
lap Hopkins. who arrived Friday on
the Lusitania. issued statement Sat
urdav DIT Newark. n. j.. which gives
her version of her relations with John
A. Qualey and Harvey Wiley Corbett
promoters of the Magnesia- Asbestos
Co.
The two men are accused by Mrs.
Mary Nevins Bull widow Of Dr.. Will
liam T. Bull, with having obtained
$4,000 fronL-her by false pretenses
about their enterprise. Mrs Hopkins.
Mrs. Bull testified. brought Qualey to
her as 4 great mind" who would
show her how to invest her money and
pledged her to keep her investment Sc
Cret from her sister Mrs. Millard Pol
hcmus; her son. James G. Blaine, Sd.
and George w. Young, the executor of
DR.. Bulls estate.
Mrs. Hopkins categOrically denied
many of Mrs. Bulls statements on the
stand. She heartily indorsed the Qua
ley-CorDett enterprise. She also devot-
ed some time and emphasis to explain
why the banking records of Corbett's S
account in the Fifth Avenue Bank
whore Mrs. Bulls checks were deposit
ed. show payments to her and on her
account
Some months ago Mrs Hopkins
says, 81 received check from my
broker for the sale of some stock. and.
finding that the magnesia plant was
in need of some money with which to
purchase machinery. 1 endorsed the
check (between $4,000 and $4,000 over
to the Magnesia- Asbestos Co. as a
lcan,- 1t was simply a loan and for
which received their note, payable on
demand.
Il did not purchase Magnesia stock
with this money. because had already
invested $4,000 in the company and |
knew that | should want this money
before long / have at various times
loaned small sums of money to the
company, sometimes by check and
sometimes by cash. all of which has
been returned. / have documentary ev-
idence of this entire matter.
about three weeks ago when ! de-
cided to take passage on the Lusitania.
| sent to Mr.. Corbett as / was out of
town, and asked him to arrange for
my passage and also for small let
ter of credit. the amount to be taken
out of the demand note.
Il don't recognize the right of anyone
to interfere with my personal private af-
fairs, and I shall bring forward all the
evidence necessary to refute the implica-
tions made against me when I was out
of the country.
Since returning to this country / have
had very careful investigation made of
the Observation-Disclosures Cos. plant and its
splendid machinery and many buildings
by experts. and am more thoroughly
convinced of it's worth and the magnitude
# its future development than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Father is better now than when he
went aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm de,
Crosse. His face was white and hag-
eard then and he was worn out Now
his face has plenty of color. He is rest.
ing and getting the vacation he needed. "
The news that Mayor Gaynor contn-
ued to improve was given to Gallagher
In the Hudson county Jail in Jersey City
Saturday. The would-be assassin began
to cry. as his tears flow at the slightest
provocation
Il hope the old man gets well in a hur-
ry,' he said. I'm sorry shot him and
want him to get we'll
According to Gallagher's fellow prison.
ers there is method in his desire for the
recovery of Mayor Gaynor. He thinks
that if the mayor gets well things will
go lightly with him.
"The old man isn't vindictive" Gala
CHER told a fellow prisoner He'd prob
ably ask them to so light with me, know
ing TIE wrongs that were done me-
Gallagher has asked several times what
his punishment would probably be if the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
y SK0WHECAN.
ps+ten's 'Roostook Trip.

Roland r. Patten. county vice presl-
dent Of the Direct Primary League re-
turned Friday from speaking tour
: in Aroostook county. Addresses were
delivered before the Pomona field
meetings at Caribou and Houlton. as
a part Of the State wide educational
campaign that the Grange is now con-
ducting in favor of this political re-
form.
MIR. Patten went in response to a
special invitation from State Master
Stetson. At Caribou the great slS.oo'
Grange. hall was filled with Patrons
from all over the upper part of the
county, and the keenest interest was
manifested. Legislative candidates
from both parties had come long dis
tances to inform themselves on this
particular proposition. and questioned
Mr.. Patten with great freedom
Patrons from southern Aroostook
met ct Houlton. and here too the same
spirit was manifest
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
INCREASE OF FREIGHT RATES
Must Be Thoroughly Explained by the
Railroads Concerned.

Washington Aug 14.-Increases in
freight rates aggregating, according to
estimates made by the Interstate Com
merca Commission, $4,000 900 an
nually in official classification terri
tory that part of the country north of
the Ohio and Potomac and east of the
Mississippi river-wil be considered
at a hearing to be begun tomorrow
morning at New York City.
The likelihood is that the formal
hearing of the evidence in the case
the most important to the people the
Interstate Commerce Commission has
yet undertaken-will be postponed to
a later date. probably Sept. I. because
the railroads are not fully prepared to
proceed.
In classification territory the in
crease to the railroads in the cost of
labor. according to the reports. has
aggregated. during the last decade
about $S0,000.o00 year. approximate
ly 100000 a year having been add
ed during the last few months. Every
other item of expense OF operation has
increased during the last decade. SO
that in the matter of operation alone
the railroads of classification territory
are paying out nearly 5000 100000 a
year more than they paid out 10 years
ago.
1t will be necessary for the railroads.
under the existing law. to justify their
advances by affirmative proof of their
necessity In other words. the burden
Of proof of the reasonableness of the
increase will rest on the carriers. 1t is
the purpose of the commission to take
I purely judicial view Of the questions
presented 1t will act in no scnSe as a
nroSecntor of the railroads
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

w. G. Preble last Friday night COM
pleted 43 years of business in the fuf'
niture business in this city. MI
Preble is now the oldest trader "
point of continual business in this cllt
though still young man. When pW
IA years of age he entered the empig
of Uriah Morrison in the business ans
later with Wadsworth Bros. kept W
his trade. Some % years ago In com.
pany with his father-in-law, Wilisn
Keene. they purchased the business y
James Nash and since that time nav
carried on the business, remaining y
the same building though having mau
many additions and alterations =
is now considered one of the Hadlns
furniture. men and undertakers IN saS
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
Veterans Gathering
At Camp Benson.

Newport. Me. Aug. 1.-THE 23d annual
encampment of the Maine Veterans As
ISOLATION began at Camp Benson in thi;
town Saturday, The day was devoted
the evening ball was given in the pa
viion
The exercises Monday and Tuesday will
be in charge of the Womens Improve
ment Society. Wedne esday will he Grange
day Thursday will be veterans and la
dies day and Friday will he Sons of
Veterans day.
Nearly all of the cottages on the
grounds are now occupied. The camp
never presented a more gala appearance
than it does this year and everything in
dicates very successful encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
We Imported Last Year
$25o,ooo,o9o Worth.
The Internal Revenue for Year
Shows $43,515,296 Increase.
Railroads Must Show Why They
Have Increased Freight Rates.

Washington, Aug. 1.-Two hundred
and fifty million dollars worth of arti-
cleS clasSed as luXuries were imported
into the United States during the tis-
cal year 1910. that total exceeding by
more than $25.O00000 the figures of
1907 the former high record year and
being actually more than double those
of 1900, according to statistics of the
department of commerce and labor.
Diamonds, Ijewery. laces. embroidery
furS, feathers, perfumery, cigars, to-
bacco. wines. liquors and automobiles
constituted the principal luXuries i'm
ported.
Tie figures show the importa ton in
1910 Of $4S. .000, 900 worth of diamonds
and other precious stones; $l6,0Oo.G0'
worth of laces and embroideries, $31,
100000 of tobacco and cigars and $23,-
100000 in wines and liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
More Troops TO
Fight Forest Fires.

Washington, Aug. IA call for ad-
diticnal help TO fight the forest fires in
the Rocky mountains reached the for
est service today. The district forester
at Portland oregon, telegraphed t.
Washington that the situation in the
national forest in the northern Part of
Washington near the Canadian bor-
der had grown very dangerous. Assist
ancc was urgently requested. Gen.
Wood last night ordered troops to pro-
ceed to Republic, a town within easy
reach of the reserve, and it is hoped
by the officials that they will be able
IT, meet the situation. 1t is estimated
that the government now has 1000 men
fighting forest fires.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
AVIATOR WAS NOT HURT.
But billiards Tobbaco Was Wet b,
Plunge Into Ditch.

Newburyport, Mass, Aug. 14.-Afte,
one beautiful fight of nearly a mile
in AZ seconds by William H. Hilliar6
IN blplane on Plum island this even
ing. the front wheel of the machine
broke Just as it was rising from the
ground on a second flight and the fly
er went into d ditch. causing consid-
cradle damage to the biplane, but only
minor bruises to the aviator
Hilliard quickly extricated himself
from the wreck and was surveying the
damage to his machine when the spec
tators rushed up and asked him if he
was hurt. 'Hurt?" he said. No. but
my tobacco is wet and I'll have no
smoke tonight"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
FIRE At HAMPDEN.
Diriao Ice Houses and 5000 Tons OF Ice
Destroyed-loss $4,000.

Bangor Me-. Aug. 4.-The house of
the Dirigo Ice Co. in Hampden. was
burned early Sunday morning and its
contents Of 5000 tons of ice ruined. The
house was owned by the Dirigo Ice
Co.. OF which Mellen c. Pierce of Ban
gor is president. and was valued at
$50o0; partially insured. The ice was
owned by NJ. A. and E. H. Young of
Philadelphia ami was worth about s4-
900; fully insured. The cause Of the fire
is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
From Now on Turn Your Tomorrows
Into To-Days!

foreign shipping interests to persuade
some of the delegates to work against il
Mr.. Sheriff., the Americana minister
mere. said: THE tangible and definite
results being accomplished at this con
ference are very gratifying to me and are
partly due, think, to the excellent con
structive work in the committees The
outlook for a greatly improved and ade
quate steamship service in the near flu
ture ] regard as very bright
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
INTERNAL REVENUE
Gives the Government &289,723,015. In
cressc of $43,515,296.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE govern
ment derived $3.50, 72S0l5 from colloc-
tiors of internal revenue, including the
corporation tax, during the fiscal year
ended June 80 last, according to the
preliminary report of Commissioner of
Internal Revcnu" Cabell made public
today. This is an increase of $l3.515.-
296 over the previous fiscal year.
The corporation tax collections
amounted to SEQ, 959.7S4 exceeding by
$5.959.7S4 the estimate made last No
cemEcr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

Lieut.. Col. the Right Hon. Sir Fleet.
wood Isham Edwards. sergeant-at-arms
in the House of Lords and extra eouerrv
to His Majesty since 1901, died SUNDAY
at London. He was born in 1S43 Sir
fIeetwood Edwards in 1867 was private
secretary to the governor of Bermuda,
and from 1878 to 1895 was assistant private
secretary to Queen Victoria He was a
trbstee of Queen victoria's Jubilee In
stitute for Nurses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
Permanent Muscular Strength.

There is this to be borne In nina : :
these days when so many young n,s.
are giving so much attention to pnys,,,
cal development, in gymnastic ~
athletic exercises, that there cannot =
permanent musclar strength Wns''
there is not blood strength. s
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives Oios-
strength, promotes digestion ana
similation, and builds up the wn'
system.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
WITH BARE HANDS
Wrestler Burton Chol<es Two Men to
psath at Marine, III.

Marine, Ills. Aug. t4.-John Burton
an amateur wrestler of Alton. Ills
Sunday choked two men to death with
his bare hands. following a quarrel
He had come here to engage in a con-
test. Burton. who is under arrest.
claims the men attempted to rob him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

The auxiliary of the Sons of Vet.
erans will hold a Lawn party thh
evening at the home of the Missa
Ruth and Sadie Grant. Main street
Randolph. The ladies have made ar
rangements for a good time for all and
1t is hoped that a large number vii
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

The work of reconstructing the wak
at the foot of North street, Farming.
dale. is about completed and will be :
great Improvement over the former.
stretch of gravel walk from Main stres
goes up quite piece. then a wooda
walk where the drain crosses, Above
this as far as possible is more OF TN
permanent walk and the remainder o
the new piece is of wood. as the bant
is SO steep that no other kind is posi-
bic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
BASEBALL NOTES,

Ralph Good. the Colby College twirl-
er. who was with the Doves and then
let out to Haverhill has been given
leave of absence for the remainder of
the season. He has complained of a
sore arm for the past three weeks and
1t is thought that he caught cold in it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

with a photograph of well-known
Haverhill woman clasped in his hand.
Silas W. Carpenter. who went to Haver-
NIL less than week ago, was found in
MS room Sunday dead by his own hand.
he had taken quantity Of prussic acid
70 end his life. Carpenter was 80 years
OF age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
BLAIR AND CALDWELL.
New York Americans Purchase Two
New Men from Minors.

New York. Aug. 14.-The New York
Americans have purchased Catcher
Blair of the Rochester team and Pitch
er Caldwell of the Mckeesport, Pa,
team. Caldwell will report to the New
York club Sept. and Blair at the end
of the Eastern League season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
mayor got we'll. He has received no\in-
formation on that point.
Remember GALLAGHER at Fremont, o.

Remember Gallagher at Fremont, o.
Fremont O.. Aug. 14-J. J. Gallagher,
the man who sought the life of Mayor
Gaynor of New York. was at one time a
resident of this city and is well remem-
bered by number of Fremonters. When
he resided here Gallagher was employ led
on the installation of the natural gas
lines. He is said to have been a quiet
sort of fellow when he lived in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
ADOPT NlxON'S REPORT.
Pan American Congress Favors Bet
terment of Steamship Service.

Buenos Ayres. Aug. 14.-Lewis Nixon
far-reachinS report putting betterment of
the steamship service between the vari-
Gus republics on the American continent
on a practical basis was passed by the
Pan-Amercan conference without an op-
posing vote despite the efforts of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

The engagement of Robert Halt
well Gardiner. Jr., of this city al
Miss Elizabeth Denny of Chestnut Hlf
Brookline. Mass, is announced Mia
Denny is the great-sranddaught 1
DIR. Briggs. formerly of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Cephas Beane and son. Walter
Solon. whe-had been visiting A.
Beane, West street. left Saturday d
Skowhegan ard Madison. where ths
will pass a few days before retun
ing home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
Funeral Of Mrs. Charlotte Emerson

The funeral of the late Mrs. Cnsl'
lotte Emerson was held from her hono
Bridge street, Saturday afternoon, nss
r. w. Plant officiating. The remay'
were taken to Hallowell for intermens
the Bearers being Fred Morgan, Dr =
T. Schuman, D. F. Emerson and ris'
Shores
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

The Democrats of this vicinity hs
issued posters announcing a DEN,
cratic rally and flag raising Tuesa
evening at their headquarters on 70
ter street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. .. Harrington. WIN
were called home by the death Of Mrs
Harrington's brother. A. c. Sprague
have returned tC Southport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mrs. 7. J. Galyer, who had Dee;
visiting her nephew. Walter Mars
West Gardiner. returned Saturday |
Lynn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

The. gas main or North street is \
ing extended from the residence
James Church to Russell street to d
low of many new services.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mr.. Acken of Maplewood. n. J. An,
john Francis Of Washington. D. =
arrived Saturday. for a few days !,
Green Gables.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Smith WOW
Saturday to their cottage at Dozaa
Head. Mrs. II. E. Larrabee ion.,
them Sunday for weeks stay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Edward Churchill arrived from Mi.
rose. Mass. Saturday evening and
the guest of Miss Minnie Eldridss
Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mrs. S, D. Soule and daughter -.
gone TO Madrid for a two-weeka r,'
with her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Herman Lander of Boston arri,.,
Saturday for visit of a few DAYS VIII.
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mrs. W. C. Horn, Grant stree, -
ingdaie. is quite Iii. the result Of hem
rhages of the lungs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Allen Clark of Boston is passjn, !,
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar NJ
Causland. Main avenue, Farmiaedas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Maxcy re,r... !.
last evening from a visit Of = =
days with friends at Squirrel rs,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Miss Evelyn Cusick has return
Boston. after weeks visit with y
brother. Frank Cusick, Beech strs., %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Miss Alice Aleer has returned
stay of three weeks with friend. y
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mrs. G. N. Johnson has fetu,..
from weeks visit at Boston ana ls I
cinity. W
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

MIR. and mrs. .. ?. scribner wen, /
Meredith. N. H., Saturday for 'as y y
visit. shoH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Miss Irene Delaware went to NJ.
Vile Saturday for a few day.. alef.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ridley w..
Capitol Island Saturday. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
The Last Ounce of Patience
Is Being Used Today!

Many business men are using today their
last ounce of patience with incompetent
clerks, non-useful stenographers, inexper-
fenced book keepers, stock and shipping
clerks, even with men and women in respon-
sible positions for which they are not prov
ing big enough.
Many business men are in a mood to read
and answer situations wanted ads. Should
a work-seeker need any better hint +?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15

Mrs. J. w. Robinson returnea
ufday from a short visit at Ros..o'' oa''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
GARDINER,

Mrs. w. c. Foster returned
evening from a few days at sous, -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-15
GAYNOR GAINS.

Continued from Page One)
The oasis., 1910-12-24

That, at the said election all qualified electors voting shall vote directly for or against the said proposed Constitution. That the Board of Supervisors in each County shall issue its order at least fif- teen days before said election, designat- ing the house or place within each pre- clnct where the said election must be held, and appoint Board of Election for each precinct as provided by law. That all Boards of Election shall make returns of the said election direct to the Secretary of the Territory, at Phoenix, the Capital, as provided by Section 2l, of the Enabling Act.
 That the Governor, Chief Justice and Secretary of the Territory of Arizona, who are named as a Canvassing Board, shall comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 2l, of the Enabling Act.
 That the Election Laws of the Terri tory of Arizona now in force, as far as are applicable and not in conflict with the said Enabling Act, including the Penal Laws of said Territory relating to elections. illegal voting and other illegal practices thereof, are hereby extended to the election herein pro- vided for.
 And 1 do hereby offer a reward of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for the arrest and conviction of any and every person violating any of the provisions of Title w., Part |, of the Penal Code, such reward to be paid until the amount hereafter expended for the purpose reaches the amount of One Thousand lSl000) Dollars.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
 have hereunto set my hand
 and caused the Great Seal of
 the Territory of Arizona to be (SEAL) affixed. Done at Phoenix,
 the Capital, this 18th day of
 December, A. D., Nineteen
 Hundred Ten.
 GEORGE U. YOUNG. By the Acting Governor.
 R. A. KIRK,
 Assistant Secretary of Arizona.
The oasis., 1910-12-24

months next preceding the date of the election heretofore held for the election ol delegates to the said Constitutional Convention, who shall possess in other respects the qualifications of an elector as provided by Title Twenty, Revised Statutes of Arizona, August second, Nineteen Hundred One, and whose names shall appear upon the Great Re- ster of the County in which he seeks to vote as said Great Register is constituted by Section l9, of said En- abing Act, or as may hereafter be pro- vided by Act of Congress, shall be en- titled to vote at said election.
 l further proclaim.
 That the ballots used in voting at said election shall be prepared, printed, fur nshed and distributed as required by the election laws of the Territory of Ari- Zona.
 That the entire constitution as framed and adopted shall not be certified on the ballot, but, in accordance with the pro- visions of Election Ordinance No. 1 of the Constitutional Convention, the sub mission of the proposed constitution for the proposed State of Arizona, to the people of Ar zona, for ratification or rejection, shall be upon a ballot in the following form:
 "Shall the Constitution for the
 proposed State of Arizona, as framed
 and adopted by the Constitutional
 Convention, be ratified2"