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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Pennsylvania
Buys Into the
N. Y, IN. H. & II.

Philadelphia. May 2s.-The North
American tomorrow will announce
that the Pennsylvania Railroad now
owns an important stock interest IN
the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad. The story says:
"The Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
now owns an important stock inter-
est in the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad. With the first va
yancies which occur in the board OIL
directors of the big New England
transportation system, the Pensylva-
MIA Railroad interest will be accord
ed representation commensurate with
it's ownership.
'Since the beginning of the year the
Pennsylvania Railroad has acquired
what is described A very considerable
holding of New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad stock. Whether this
has been bought in the open market,
whether it has been taken over from
the banking syndicate which is behind
the $50,000,000 allotment made last fall,
or whether it has been bought from the
company out of the nearly $22,0OO,ooo
of stock which was held in the treas
Navigation Co., is not known.
News that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road has quietly acquired an import
ant stock interest in the New Haven
developed yesterday as nexplanation
for the sale by the company of SILL
100000 Of equipment trust per cent.
certificates to Philadelphia and New
York banking syndicate headed by Ed
ward B. Smith & Co. of this city. The
question had arisen as to why the
Pennsylvania, presumably very rich in
cash, should have sold bonds now.
While it is stated that this very
considerable holding Of New Haven
stock has been bought by the PenLsyl-
vania as a good investment the real
motive is to bring the two powerful
systems into closer accord ard more
intimate relations. This becomes par
ticularly desirable for the two COM
panies in view OF the physical connec-
ton they are shortly to get.
Jointly the Pennsylvania and the
New Haven at an estimated cost of
s14,OOO,QOO will build great railroad
bridge across the East river at He'll
Gate. This will give through tracks
between New England and the West
and South in connection with the Penn
sylvania Railroads New York tunnel
terminal system, to be opened this
summer. Work will start within few
months on the bridge which will re-
quire three years to build
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
johnson Expects
TO See jeff Box.

San Francisco, May 23.-Jack Johnson
expects TO be on hand to see Jim JEFF
fries do his boxing In San Francisco next
Friday night. M
"Jenries certainly would he surprised
remarked johnson, IF / should show up
with some false whiskers and suddenly
pull them of while he was boxing. But
why shouldn't go and see him box? OF
course I have seen him In action before.
but then might like to know what con-
dition he is In. / am not worrying about
the fight nor about Jeffries, for ! expect
to beat him; but all the same l think
will be on hand next Friday night
The black fighter dropped back into the
road work this morning. Bright and
early he was on the park roads, and be-
fore he had finished had covered the usu-
al u miles.
l'"This Is the work that is taking off the
weight for me-" he said to one of his
friends. when l reached California I
weighed 227 pounds and now | am down
close to 2lS. For the fight l expect to
weigh something like 2Os. You see. when
l fought Ketchel out here weighed 1879.
but have grown heavier since then and
my best fighting weight will be at 2OS |
am eating and drinking just what please
now, so you can see I can get down to
that weight without any difficulty"
Some of the men who were mentioned
for the refereeship are still calling on
johnson, but the fighter declines to talk
business with them.
THE referee has been selected.I he de-
clared today with some emphasis Rick
ard is just as satisfactory to me as he
is to Jeffries. We are the ones to be
suited in this matter and Tex will have
to serve. l don't think that there Is a
chance for anyone else and l have told
Richard ] don't expect him to back
down"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Makes Rapid Progress in
Sey|er Murder Trial.
Married Man Charged With
killing Gil on Pier.
Prosecutor Maintains Jane Adams
Died Defending Her Honor.

Mays Landing, N. j., May 23.-Rapid
progress was made today in the trial
of William Seyler, the young married
man, accused of numbering Jane Ad-
ans on the Million Dollar Pier in At
lantic City last February. A jury VISA
chosen within an hour and 20 minutes
after the prisoner was arralgned at the
opening of the court.
Prosecutor GoIdenburg in his open
ing address said that: Jane Adams
met her death defending her honor"
The first witnesses called were the
motorman and policeman who found
the girls bruised body with the torn
clothing frozen to it, lying on the beach
where it mad been cast by the waves
several days after the girl disappeared
Charles Adams. the girls father. was
then placed on the stand. He said that
about o'clock on the night of Feb
4, Orvis brother of the defendant, came
to his house and took Jane and her
sister Alice out. Alice later returned
home alone and said she left Jane on
the pier with William Seyler.
Mrs. Adams went to Seyler's home,
bus he disclaimed all knowledge of
James disappearance. Asked whether
William Seyler ever came to his house
to see Jane, Mr.. Adams answered mo"
decisive.y.
Jane was II years old June II last"
said Mr.. Adams. "Orvis often came to
the house to take her and Alice out"
DR.. Lewis r. Saunders, county physi-
clan. said the autopsy showed contu-
sion OF the head about the eyes and
cOnpeSticn of tho lunpS There uac M
evidence that the girl.had been attack
ed.
Mr.. Gaskill. Seylers counsel. raised the
question whether the conditions describ-
ed could have been caused by drowning.
to which DR.. Souder replied II think
not" DR.. Emery Marvel, a surgical ex-
pert, testified that the bruise found on
the girls face must have been caused
before death ensued.
Alice Adams. the l5-year-old sister of
the dead girl, testified about visiting the
pier with Jane and the two Seylers.
The dead girls mother testified about
her search for her daughter and of
swearing out a warrant for Seylers ar
rest on the charge of abduction.
A signed statement given to the detec-
tives by the prisoner when he was arrest
ed in Petersburg. Va, was also placed in
evidence by the prosecution. In 1t Seyler
denied that he was out of his home or
saw the girl on the night in question.
The prosecution will continue the pre-
sentation of it's case tomorrow. when it
Is expected Orvis Seyler will be placed
on the stand to testify against his
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
STRIKERS ATTEMPT RETURN.
International Paper Co. Officials Have
No Orders to Take Them Back.

Franklin, n. H.. May 2S.-Although
the strike of the International Brother
hood OF Papermakers was formally de-
clared of Saturday night. when the
striking union men attempted to re-
turn to work at the International Pa
per Co.'S. mill here today they were
told that the mill officials here had re-
ceived no instructions to take them
back. 81,
The mill has been running in full
for sometime. with the aid of q large
crew OF strikebreakers and until the
locni superintendent receives notice to
discharge the non-union men, the
strikers will have to remain idle. 1t
is considered improbable that the whole
force Of about 100 strikers will be TAX
en- back at once, and 1t was stated by
the superintendent today that he did
not require them and would only en-
plcy them when needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
TO LAUNDRY MONEY.
Devise to Renovate Soited Bills Adopt.
ed at Washington.

Washington. May 23.-Secretary Mac
Veagh today gave an order for the pur-
chase of machine to laundry United
States notes, which, it Is estimated, when
put into general use at all the sub-treas-
uries win save the government 100000 a
year. Experiments in washing and IRON
ing notes have been conducted for some
time at the bureau Of engraving and
printing. These convinced the officials
that the method was a practical one, the
estimate being made that 80 per cent. OF
the issues could be retained and the life
OF bill doubled. All germs have been
destroyed by antiseptic solutions. The
first machine will cost $1,000 and will be
installed in the treasury department
building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
BRAND.NEw NOSE.
Cut From His Leg, Worn by Hoosisr
After Kitchen Fight.

Indianapolis. Ind, May 23.-Henry
Bond, whose nose was sliced Off by
Henry Dance, in a fight in the Ciaypooi
kitchen, appeared in Police Court a
few days ago wearing very service
able nose that had been cut from his
leg, and spliced on in place OF the
missing member.
Bond has been in the City Hospital
since the fight about a month ago, and
the hospital surgeons arranged the
substitute by grating little skin from
Bonds own leg. The result of their
work is very satisfactory to Bond, and
indeed according to all who saw Bond
in Court, he now has a very handsome
nose.
Dance was bound over to the Grand
Jury by Judge Collins under $1,000
bond. He is charged with assault and
battery with intent to kill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

Albert J. Smell, son of the millionaire
Amos j. Smell, whose murder in Boston
in 1888 by burglar created a sensation,
was found dead in bed Monday at
cheap rooming house in Boston. He was
50 years of age. He inherited fortune
from his father and is said to have set q
fast pace while the money lasted. For
several years past he had made hand
to mouth living running errands on the
docks. Willie" Tascott, who was ac-
eused of the murder of the elder, Smell.
was never found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

At cabinet of the meeting Monday at
Copenhagen the ministers authorized
Premier Zahle to hand their collective
designations to King Frederick immedi-
ately upon his return from London In
the election returns the contest turned
on the question Of defence. and the rad
icals, through whom the government had
secured the dissolution of the Folkething
in order to get the defence bill of 1899
abolished or amended, were defeated. The
premier and the minister Of the interior
were reelected hut the ministers of wor-
ship and commerce were not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
PRESIDENT SEES COMET.
Visits Naval Observatory-One Man
Saw It rs Years Ago.

Washington. May 23.-Through the
big e6-inch telescope at the United
states naval observatory President
Taft tonight saw Halley's comet for
the first time, although he had looked
for 1t before He viewed it also
through one of the smaller telescopes.
Capt. Veeder, superintendent of the
observatory. and Lieut.. Commander
Blamer escorted the Presidents par
ty through the observatory. In the
party were Mrs. Taft, Charles p. Taft
John Hays Hammond and General
and Mrs. Clarence R. Edwards.
Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin
saw the comet tonight for the second
time in his life, having witnessed 1t
rs years ago when he was only six
years old. At that time he saw it from
a point in Maine. Tonight he saw it
IRON the Capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
CRUEL SHERIFF
Pinches Willie and the Elopement Is
Of.

Omaha, May 23.-'True love never
runs smoothly" quoth pretty little
Vergie Grant of Wray, Colo, one
morning recently while eating break
fast at the hotel with her lover, Fern
Willis.
The couple ran away from their
home to get married and thought
Omaha would be a fine place to have
the ceremony performed, but Sheriff
Devlin of Wray interrupted it. The
girl is but IA and her would-b hus-
band is 2G. so her parents objected
strongly The couple decided they
would be married anyhow and were
discussing the probabilities of happy
life when the sheriff put his head in
the door Of the dining room and said.
"Stuff's off. Willis, you're pinched."
The unhappy young couple, accom-
panied by Sheriff Devlin. left for Col
orado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
TOLD OF DIVORCE BY CARD.
Gov. Marshall of Indiana, Receive!
Something New in Announcements.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 23.-Gov.
Marshall recently received in his mail
ii card that opened his eyes. 1t came
in an envelope, and on examination
was found to be the formal announce
ment of the divorce of Mr.. and Mrs.
Blank (the governor declined to make
public the names).
Roth the man and the former wife
are unknown to the governor. and
he is now wondering why he was hon
ored with the announcement.
II have received all sorts Of formal
announcements" said the governor
but this is the first one / ever saw
formally announcing a divorce. The
card could not have been neater If
it had been prepared to announce the
happy wedding Of two persons very
deeply in love-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
FIRED FIVE SHOTS
To Awaken Husband, and They All
Lodged in His Body.

Pittsburg, KY, May 23.-After hav-
ing attempted in vain to awaken Will
liam Hubbard by calling him, beating
upon his door and otherwise creating a
rer, IA years old. a few days ago hit
upon the plan of firing his revolver.
Hubbard. who was an employee of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company. had made his domicile in
boarding car of the company, with in
structious to Turner to awaken him
early in the morning.
After firing five shots Turner en-
tered the car to find that all five of
his bullets had taken effect in Hub
bard's body, killing the latter instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
STRlkE6REAkERS LEAVING.
Military Guard at Corinth, N. ", Will
Be Withdrawn Today.

COrinth, N. ", May 23.-The end of
the strike in the local mills of the In
ternational Paper Co. was marked by
the departure tonight of 300 strike
breakers who had been working un-
der military guards since March.
There was no disorder The men,
after being paid Off were taken to
special train which conveyed them to
Saratoga. Many will return to their
homes in Maine and Massachusetts.
Strikers are being taken back as
rapidly as they apply and the plant
Is expected to- be in full operation
soon, The military guard will be
withdrawn tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Boston Mars Interest in
Contingent Inheritance
Goes 10 Highest Bidder /
Satisfy $500 Judgment.
Inheritance Estimated ct from
$4,000 10 $660,000.


Boston, May 23.-A mans interest
in contingent Inheritance estimated
to be worth from $4,000 to $550.000, ac-
co-ding to the number of other partic-
ipants twho may or may not survive
the heir In question. was sold to the
highest bidder for the sum of $2225 by
order OF the court to satisfy judg-
ment of $500. in a local attorneys Of
flee late today. 1t was the first in
stance of such transaction in the
commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The judgment was secured against
Franklin l.. Fay, who after his IA
theirs death, will receive at least $685.
900 from his grandfather's estate. He
recently failed as a curb broker and
the Judgment was secured for money
loaned.
Stephen r. Jones bid in the interest,
It is understood, on behalf of MEM
bers Of the Fay family, which is an
old and aristocratic one Of Boston.
HOPELESS TANGLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
BEATEN BY SON.
Chicago Publisher Hastens Marriage
Originally Set for June I.

Chicago. May 23.--W. D. Boyce,
wealthy publisher and paper manufac
turer was married to Miss Virginia Lee
today. 1t had previously been arrang
ed to hold the wedding on June 4.
Boyce was attacked and beaten last
Thursday night in hotel by his son.
Benz. Boyce. who was subsequently ar
rested on complaint of the hotel keep
er. Young Boyce is said to have OBJ
jecteG to his fathers marriage to Miss
Lee.
Immediately after the wedding today,
Mr.. and Mrs. Royce left for Montreal.
They will sail for Europe, where they
will make a long automobile tour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

the company all the property he pos
sesses.
Some time ago Henry c. Palmer,
freight agent Of the Delaware & Hud-
son CO. in this city was dismissed from
the company's employ and few weeks
later left for Chicago, where it was
said ne had entered the employ Of
Durant & Gilmore.
Mr.. Palmer returned to Albany to-
dry and said he was ready to face any
charges that might be made against
him. tTa
probably would have to suspend bust
ness. Bank examiners are going over
Its books to ascertain the assets and
liabilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
At LIvERMORE FALLS.
Striking. Paper Makers Return After
{Ast Two. months ldleness.

L.lyermore Falls. Me-, May 23.-About
7b or the striking papermakers in the
local mill of the International Paper
CO.. resumed work today after an idle
ness of two months. Twenty-Five more
win be gut to work tomorrow
This number will man all of the idle
machines except one which will not be
started at present. and the remainder
Of the strikers will be hired when
there are vacancies to be filled. About
400 employees We're idle. This was the
only mill affected in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
CAPITAL JoTTINcs.

sharp increase in rail and sea
freight rates on sugar and coffee from
Atlantic seaboard points to destina-
tons in the Western trunk line trade
was announced by the fling Monday
Of tariffs with the Interstate Commerce
Commission making increases Of those
commodities ranging from Is per cent.
to A per cent.
Charles p. Taft. brother OF the
President. visited the House Monday
and being former member. was ac-
corded the privileges or the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
FREEDOM OF CONTRACT
Between Master. and Servant Must Be
Abridged, Says Paul U. Kellogg.

st. Louis, Mo-. May 23.--Freedom of
contract between master and servant
must be abridged, according to Paul
U. Kellogg of New York in an address
tonight before the National Conference
of Charities and Correction.
I'VE must insure by law to Ameri-
can workmen" said Kellogg. certain
minimum standards of hours of labor
and of rest, of safety. OF health, of
restitution when the workingman is
killed or injured, or diseased through
his work. and of current wages such
as will sustain life amply"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
co.EDs IN TROUSERS
At Wellesley May Not Be Photo
araphed, Faculty Orders.

Wellesley, Mass, May 23.-In. accor-
dance with a new faculty edict no
photographs of Wellesley College stu
dents who take part in college plays in
male costume may be made.
So far as possible the faculty will at
tempt to have all existing photogra phs
of girls playing masculine characters
cut off at the waist. The action was
taken because of the recent publica-
ton of the pictures of two Wellesley
girls in full male regalia, trousers and
all.
The photographs were made after
the senior play on May 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
Unclaimed Mail.

Unclaimed mail matter for the fol-
lowing was advertised May 20 at the
Wateryille post office:
Men--Adams, Harvey: Ames, p. t.:
Boyd, Geo. W.. Jr.: Butler, Louis;
Butler, Colin; Chesley, Fred p; Cole.
Ernest: Foster. Charles; Getchcll. Geo.
W.; ellis. Pavil; Gillette. A. p; Hayes.
David; Junckins. William; Patnaude.
Augustus; Perry. Joe.
Women-Bush. Mrs. s.: Butler. Miss
Freda;. Rodge. Mrs. Mary E.: Maxwell,
Mrs. Robert: Merrill. Miss Estella r.
Peaslee. Miss Emma: Pilon, Miss Del
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

partment commenced work Monday
morning on Main street from the juno
ton of Elm to the railroad crossing,
which will all be repaired. The top
covering of dirt down to the crushed
rock will all be scraped and new rock
put on and rolled. A recent appropria-
ton of $1,000 by the city government
will be expended on this section Of the
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
400 DELEGATES EXPECTED
At Meeting Today at Portland Of Grant
Chapter, o. e. S.

Portland. Me-, May 23.-The COM
mittee on credentials of the Grand
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern
Star were in session tonight prelimi-
nary to the Grand Chapter meeting
tomorrow morning. Some 400 delegates
are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

Two thousand delegates to the Ma
tional Electric Light Association con-
vention which will open Tuesday, have
arrived in ST. Louis and by Tuesday, it
is expected that nearly the entire mem
bership Of 5000 will be there Presi-
dent Frank w. Frueauff of Denver and
New York, will deliver his presidential
address Tuesday morning. An cleo
trical show, at which the latest cleo
trical inventions will be exhibited, will
follow the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
ALBANY MERCHANTS
Have Agent in New York, But Have
curtailed Business Considerably.

Boston. May 23.--The grain firm of
Durant & Gilmore of Albany, whose
accounts are under examination. has
an agent in this city. but other grain
firms stated that the Albany merchants
had curtailed their business in this
part Of the country considerably during
the past year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

phine; Poulin, Miss Hazel: Whittmore,
Margaret; Wyer, Mrs. Eller G. !.
Miscellaneous igueir. Mamie; Mer-
cier. Edith.
Foreign--Legasey Miss Maggie;
Moury. Harry: Morien, Jean; NORM.
Nellie Aglae: Poulin, Mde Phiiorom;
Turout. Mrs. Marie: veillenx. Mons
Charles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
SPORTING NOTES.

1t was announced Monday night that
John r. Fitzpatrick, 1911, of New York
City, has been elected member of the
Elihu Club of Yale University. Kill
patrick is prospective captain of the
1911 track team, and all-American foot
bail end. His failure to get an cleo
ticn on Tap day to any of the three
Senior societies caused much comment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

An announcement of extra good
values from the L. H. Soper Co. is of
reasonable interest to the ladies of
Waterville and vicinity. Attractive Of
ferings in suits, coats, waists and
petticoats and many excellent dress
bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

When the Y was constructed on
Main street at the junction of Com
mon street late last fall by the electric
roads. the pavement blocks were only
temporarily replaced and the street has
been in a rough condition. The stones
in the vicinity of the tracks are all be-
ing taken up and the street will be
e> encd and placed in a much better
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The steam sawmill at Gorham owned
by Charles II. Mckenney of Bar Mills
was destroyed by fire Monday night The
fire caught around the boiler house from
an unknown cause. Little or no lumber
was destroyed. The mill was valued at
$500 and was uninsured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

The final returns in the elections held
Sunday in five provinces in Belgium
for members of the Chamber of Depu-
ties. show that the Clerical party re-
tains a majority of six in the Cham
Der. A concerted movement was made
by the Liberals and Socialists to crush
the Clericals. who have been in con-
troll for the last 26 years. The Clerical
party's previous majority was eight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-24

The plank walk which has bridged
the sidewalk on Common street, at the
point where the teams pass to the rear
of the business houses. has been taken
up and replaced with granite curbing.
This was always a bad place, especial
ly in rainy weather and the improve
ment was much needed.