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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-07-27
Will Favor Public improvements.

The good citizen is in favor of all
practicable public improvements He
wants good roads, good school houses,
ard other public buildings. telephones.
ready and easy means of traasporta-
ton. etc. He is not willing to put
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
SUICIDE At WAYNE.
Frederick Weiss Places Moose About
Neck and Jumps from Ladder.

Wayne Me. April 20,--(SpeciaD. -
Frederic Weiss. 60 years of age, who
lived with his sons family on a farm.
about a mile outside Of Wayne village,
committed suicide Wednesday afternoon
by nangins. Coroner John A. Foster of
Winthrop was called but did not deem
an inquest necessary. as the case was
plainly one Of suicide.
Mr.. Weiss had resided here in his
sons family but two or three years and
wac Of a very quiet ard retiring DISPOSE
ton and spoke but very little English.
He went to the barn soon after eating
his dinner and climbing upon step
ladder placed a moose around his neck
and jumped from the ladder. He was
dead when members of the family,
alarmed at his absence, reached the
barn.
A note written in German was found
pinned to his ccat IN which he said:
II am tired of life and cannot stand it
any longer. I am going to hang my
self" No reason is assigned by those
of the family why he should be tired of
life and the motive which impelled him
to this rash act is somewhat of a mys-
terry.
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THURSDAY. APRIL q, 1910

repairs upon several other ships. the
Atlantic fleet will be increased to u bat
tleships in full commission. making II
practicable to keep II always actively
employ ed. while the remaining four are at
home yards under repair
The new order desiginates the home
port of each ship of the navy, the gen.
erai idea being that the heaviest shall
be based at New York or Norfolk. ow-
ing to the superior docking facilities.
The four battleship divisions are assign
ed to New York, Norfolk, philadelphia
and Boston. while the armored cruiser
division will make its base at Ports
mouth
A reserve fleet will be organized with
the Iowa, Indiana and Massachusetts, as
a nucleus and the Wisconsin and kear-
sarge classes will be arranged later on.
Ships in reserve will have at least
third of a fun crew aud it is hoped that
by 1911 each battleship in reserve VIII
have at least $50 men, insuring the YES
sells readiness for service upon -
hours notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

There will be no street car strike in
Pittshurg, Pa. This decision was reach
ed at conference between the street
car mems leaders and officials of the
company, which lasted until late
Wednesday night. 1t was announced
that all differences between the com
pany and the men had been practically
adjusted and that the scale would be
signed probably tomorrow.
Monsignor Buschesi. archbishop of
Quebec, Wednesday issued statement
stating that he prevailed upon Roman
Catholic judge and a Roman Catholic
physician not to speak at a temperance
meeting at Montreal Sunday because d
Methodist minister was to preside at the
meeting. The Dominion Temperance
Alliance issued reply in which it de-
plores the loss of the opportunity to
show unity of Catholic and Protestants
in opposing intemperance.
Plans for the creation of a sufficient
fund to put library of 10000 volumes at
the disposal of every one of New Eng
lands 5000 country clergymen, was dis
cussed late Wednesday at the 50th annual
meeting of the general theological library
trustees at Trinity church, Boston. 1t is
expected the fund will be sufficient sc
that the borrowing clergymen will not
need to even pay postage on books loan
cd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
No Vaudeville
For Johnny Killing.

New York, April 20.-President Lynch
of the National League. hearing that
Johnny King. the recalcitrant catch
err of the Chicago club. intended to
raise the $500 fine imposed upon him
by the National Commission for re-
fusing to play with the team last sea
sor, by acting in vaudeville. announced
tonight that he had sent the following
telegram to Chairman Hermann of
the National Commission at Cincin-
natl:
Il suggest that you take steps to
stor Catcher King appearing in
vaudeville. He cannot make bur-
lcsque of the national game. Insist on
his reporting to his club at once or
the commission will take further action
in his case"
If Killing defies the commission Pres
ident Lynch will ask to have the case
rre-opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
THE e1st ANNIVERSARY
az Odd Fellowship Will Be Observed
Sunday, April "a.

The 91st anniversary of the insutu-
t;on of odd Fellowship in this country
will be observed by Samaritan Lodge
No 80. l. o. O. F.. Sunday, April "a
by attending Divine service at .he
Pleasant Street M. E. church "here q
sermon appropriate to the oce"s,on
,,i,1 no delivered by the pastor. Rev.
Joshua M. Frost. .,
The lodge is requested to meet d,
the hall promptly at 10 A. M. and all
visiting Odd Fellows and all residing ~
in the city, who are members OIL
lodges in other places are cordially IN
yited to be present. Canton HaiiiaN'
No. "a, Patriarchs Militant. Will tender
an escort. Dorcas Rebekah Lodge ~.
Al, will assemble in body at 'ne
church, where seats will be reserved.
All members of the orders so tar as
possible are requested to wear re-
gala. -
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jeff Mixes His
Training Program.

Ben Lonond. Cal, April 2o.-Three
rounds of fast boxing with Bob Arm
strong, Negro pugilist. were the most
interesting features of James ]. JEFF
fries training today.
Jeffries had been instructed by Ber-
ger to put some force into his punches.
He obeyed so well that Armstrong was
more than willing to quit at the end
of three rounds. Jeffries landed his old
left punch several times with telling
effect on the Negro. JeffrieS reversed
the regular order of things at the
camp today. He crowded full days
labor into the morning session. as
though he was anxious to make UP for
his rest of yesterday.
Beside the boxing. Jeffries went
through his regular indoor work. the
handball court being expected. There
was red tinge to his face, and he
went at his task with the vim of per-
feet health
Despite his long hard morning, in
the afternoon Jeffries went out where
labCrers were building dam to make
a swimming hole for him in the San
Lorenzo river and toiled away with
pick and shovel most of the afternoon.
Billy Papke worked by his side.
]. Cal Ewing. former coast baseball
club owner, was a visitor at the camp
during the day. He has been on
friendly terms with Jeffries since JEFF
fries started his ring career, and de-
clared himself greatly pleased with the
fighters condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
OAKLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Shaw returned
Wednesday to their home in North
Wayne. They we're called here by the
death of the formers mother. Mrs. Rich
ard Shaw.
Miss Gertrude Bickford and Miss Hilda
Freeman are reported i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Clarke returned to
Lewiston Wednesday. after visit with
their son. Charles Clarke
( Joe Colby has returned from Norridge-
wock. after a visit with friends.
Mrs. Parker Hutchins, who was oper-
ated upon in Portland some time ago, re-
turned home Wednesday. Her son, Dr.
William Hntchins, accompanied her..
The Priscilla Club will meet Friday
evening at the home Of Miss Cassie
Moore on High street. A special pro-
gram has been arranged.
The Unity Club held private Whist
party in the Degree of Honor hall
Wednesday evening. A large number
was present and all passed pleasant
evening. RefreshmentsT were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21

Vile of Wateryille. and vassalboro.
~ North vassalboro, for assistance In
entertaining the Grand Commandery
The resolution passed included one
to Commander Bangs for his good
judgment in selecting Augusta as a
meeting place and his untiring efforts
for the success of the convention. one
to the Augusta House for its fine
treatment of the convention guests,
and the usual resolution to the Maine
Central and other railroads for re-
duced rates in transportation.
Resolutions Of regret were passed
upon the death of the late Daniel P.
Eaton of Lewiston, formerly chairman
Of the grand trustees and for 2S years
member of the order
The date and place of meeting of
the next convention was left with the
grand commander and the convention
adjourned at 4.40 p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Interesting Watch Larceny Case
Three Arraigned for intoxication.

Joseph Butler, Jr. and George Fl.
Butler, both residents Of the North End
Of the city, were arraigned In the munic
ipal court Wednesday afternoon charged
with the larceny Of watch from the
person Of John Daniels OF North Vas
salboro. The evidence offered by the
respondents was rather conflicting. as
both had been under the influence of
liquor.
Mr. Daniels testified that Sunday
morning, April II. he was in the VI
entity OF the Maine Central station.
when he met both the respondents. He
asked them if he would be allowed to
remain inside the station as he was
| not DESTROYS of hiring a room at that
| time in the morning. He was informed
that he would. He stated that he was
| under the influence of liquor himself
at the time and a little later asked
Joseph Butler If he could procure bot
tie of liquor for him. He stated that
Joseph took the money but failed to re-
turn. He further stated that he dozed
over and when he awoke he mentioned
| the fact to George Butler, who remain
| ed III the. station, that his watch had
gone and Immediately George went to
| find Joseph to see if he had taken it,
officer York testified that he went to-
the home of George Butler the next
morning after Daniels had sworn out
warrant, and was told that he had
nothing to do with the case and told
the officer where Joseph Butler lived.
The officer found Joseph and informed
min that he had a warrant for his ar
rest. Joseph informed the officer that
lhe had not taken the watch but could
have it at Talberth's store If no further
action would be taken. The watch was
taken to Talberth's as agreed and re-
covered by the officer.
| Joseph Butler claimed that ne had
nothing to 10 with the stealing OF the
pa.ch hut would not tell how it came
in his possession. He also stated that
his brother George had nothing 10 90
| with 1t and intimated that third par
~ was mixed up in the affair as there
were others in the station at that .'n'e
and that the watch had been picked up
from the floor and given to Danieis once
before. George Butler also oise'a'heu
Ianv knowledge of the affair.
| Joseph Butler was fined ss5 ana cos.s
mr. three months He furnished bonus
in the sum of 500. On George nu'ie'
Tho sentence was suspended. -...
H,hrae men were arraigned for inton-
cation. One paid and the other '"o
were committed to Jail in delau't'
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CHAS. FRlEL FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
Continued from Page One.)

examination he became confused il his
testimony.
The respondent was placed on the
stand by his COUNSEL and told the cir
cumstances of the shooting He brought
out the cause of the fight. which was
about the hire of horse He mad heard
John say if he could get hold of the
witness he would kill him Throughout
his story he contended that John and
Charles Friel had chased him and
thrown stones at him and that he want
ed the rife to defend himself. but on
REORGANIZATION Attorney General
Philbrook obtained an admission that
at certain point in the road neither OF
them was within sight.
TWO shots, he said, were fired to
frirht,u his uncle. who he claimed was
throwing stones at him, one OF winch
had knocked him down. The third shot
no .a,d he aimed at John and 1t was
f,tat He exhibited to the jury scars on
III. Forehead which he said were made
hv tho stone which knocked him down
urs Thomas Friel. the prisoner 5
,,,oth.r testified as to his physical con
,,.io,, when he returned home the morn
,,r of the trouble. He was bruised
there were gashes In his mead ana III
was very drunk, being unable 10 sta'o
after having been in the house ie"
minutes She referred to her son pnS
sical defects, testifying that he loS'
toe four years ago and was unapie ~
run and that his wrists were weak. oh'
declared John fricl ~as a tighter ana
hard drinker. Her testimony was COZ
roh,rated by her husband. who is
hrother OF the dead man
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HOUSE AND SENATE.
Withdrawal Of Lands for Conservation
Railroad Mems Work Hours.

WASHINGTON, April Ca bill authorlz-
ing the President to make Withdrawals OF
public lands for purposes of conserVa-
ton was passed by the House today.
The administration railroad bill and the
resolution authorizing the expenditure OF
So, 900 for an extension of the senate
inquiry into the cost of living, occupied
the attention of the Senate today. but no
action was taken on either measure.
In his maiden speech delivered in the
Senate today on the railroad bill. senator
Purcell of North Dakota sharply criti-
cized the President and attorney general.
He practically charged a purpose of SO
transforming the supreme court as to in
SIRE such construction of the proposed
law as to supplant and nullify antagonis-
tic state laws and state constitutions.
The, Senate committee on public lands
purposes to make unpatented railroad
grant lands, which lie within forest re-
serves. subject to taxation. Senator
Hughes Wednesday reported to the Sen
ate the Nelson bill, which would require
the railroad to supply the money for re-
surveys of such lands. There are between
road grant lands in the United States. of
which about 100000 acres are in Montana
and 100000 acres in Oregon.
A decision to allow Reps. Lever and
Legare of South Carolina to retain their
seats in the House was announced to-
day by elections committee No. g. Both
seats had been contested.
A bill limiting the hours of labor of
railroad employees to IA hours daily and
providing for l0-hour period of rest
has been introduced in the House by
Mann, Rep, ILL.,. chairman of the commit
tee on interstate and foreign commerce
to which committee the bill was referred
The Interstate Commerce Commission
would be empowered, under the terms OF
the bill. to enforce it's provisions, and
heavy penalties are provided for viola
tionS of it's terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21
A HAVENS BOOM.
Friends of Congressm an. elect Wish
Him for Governor.

Rochester. N. Y, April 2O-In the first
lush of victory the friends of James S.
Ravens, the Democrat, who was elected
to Congress yesterday by a large plu-
rality in one of the strongest Republi
can districts in the country. are already
talking of Ravens for governor this fall
Judging from the conservative tenor of
the successful candidates remarks, he
accepts his victory as bearing little on
the political situation in the state ex-
ccpt as regards the issue of "5ossism."
This is not wholly partisan vic
tory" said Havens 1T is victory over
the things for which Cannon has stood
and for the ideals which Governor
Hughes typifies."
The Hughes Republicans today de-
clare that although Havens election
shows that the people of this district
are dissatisfied with the tariff policy
Of the Republican national administra
ton and with the political control of
Geo. w. Aldridge. Haven's defeated OPP
ponent. it entrenchcs Governor Hughes
and his policies more strongly than ever.
Expressions by various Hughes leglsla-
tors in Albany. telegraphed here, couiirnl
this idea.
With William Barnes. Jr. OF Albany.
Mr.. Aldridge remained one of the few
Republican leaders of the old regime who
opposed Hughes. While Aldridgc may b.
able to retain his control of local AZ
fairs, Hughes Republicans here 4 ere
that he will no longer be a danger b.
stacle to Gov. Hughes policies in
state
'They can't take the local urgaulz-. A
away from me-" said Aldrldgr 10 one Of
his friends today. II have been % years
building it up and the next local election
will show that 1t is still mine
According to Mr. Ravens, the high cost
of living was mainly responsible for yes
terday's political revolution. Messages
of congratulations received by the sue
cessful candidate from all over the coun-
try show the intense interest displayed
by the nation in yesterdays election.
Revised returns from the towns slight
ly reduce Ravens plurality. leaving the
figures $40 for the district
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DISARMAMENT PRACTICABLE.
Sec. Knox thinks World Will Ulti-
mateIy Take That Step.

Washington, April 20.-Ultimate dis :
armament of the nations of the world
is practicable in the opinion of Sec.
Knox. He believes the establishment
of court of arbitration justice. to
which nations of the world may appeal
for the settlement of their controver-
sizes. will have the effect. as it's own
natural consequence of not merely re-
ducing armament. but ultimately of
rendering large ornaments unneces-
Sary.
His plan for the establishment of an
international court of arbitral justice.
which was outlined in an Identical note
sent in the fall of last year to vari
Gus nations. is said to be meeting with
general favor and Mr.. Knox intimatea
that such court will be constituted
at The Hague in the near future.
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THE NOBLE RED MAN.
President, Vice President and Others
View Motion Pictures.

Washington, April 20.-The Presi-
dent and Vice President and much of
official Washington. attended a motion
picture exhibition tonight of THE
Last Great Indian Councir' which de-
picted the glamor and ceremony of one
OF the ancient customs of the vanish
ing red men. The affair was conducted
under the auspices of the Commission
er of Indian Affairs Valentine and was
private view for the President and
Mrs. Taft of a pow WOW of all the not =
able Indian chiefs in this country held
in Montana last summer by DIR. Joseph
X. Dixon of Philadelphia. who brought
the red men together in council.
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BASEBALL NOTES.

Oberlin. the pitcher bought by the
Boston Americans from Milwaukee
three years ago and let go after a
short trial, is now with the Senators
working the moist ball.
The New England League season
will open Friday, Fall River, Brockton,
New Bedford and Lowell having the
first chance to see the teams.
Bescher is not doing the hitting ex-
pected of him for Cincinnati. If this
player could hit like Cobb, the latter
would have to take a back seat.
Joe Kelley and his Toronto team will
be the attraction at Providence for the
opener today. Kelley is said to have
Kicked up pretty strong ball team
this season.
President Lynch of the National
League has announced that he will
not allow his umpires to referee COL
lege games while they are under con-
tract with his organization
The Boston Globe says: John King
prefers to manage and play with a
Chicago independent club rather than
play with Charley Murphy's Cubs.
why not PASS up Mr.. King? The game
VII. run along even if Mr.. Killing re-
mains with the Scrub Oaks of Flat
Bush.
secretary Jacob G.. Morse of the
New England Baseball League an
nounced Wednesday that James A.
Byrne of Providence had been appoint
cd an umpire in place of John J.
oBrien of Lewiston. Me. Mr.. O'Brien
reported that he would be unable to
appear at the opening of the season
next Friday.
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D. A. R. Elects
Some Officers

Washington, April 20.-The election
Of 10 vice president-generals and an
honorary vice president general enliv-
ened the congress of the National So
cietv of the Daughters of the American
Revolution here today. The polls dld
not close until 9 o'clock, the election
being delayed by a printers error. The
result probably will not be known I'M
til tomorrow morning.
The congress was called to order
this morning by the president general,
Mrs. Matthew Il. Scott. Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Hussey presented the report
of the magazine committee of which
she is chairman.
The reports of the editor and mana
ger of the American Monthly maya
zine, the organ of the society, followed
Mrs. Elroy M. Avery, the editor, out
lined the editorial work Of the last
year. Miss Minnie Mickey. the bust
ness manager, presented the financial
report of the magazines operations.
When the nominating began the gal
leries and every available place in the
hall was filled, there being in the audi
ence many distinguished visitors, includ-
ing diplomats and members of Congress.
Mrs Ellen Spencer Hussey presented
the report of the magazine committee
and its recommendation that the society S
official organ be published by contract
was adopted.
Mrs. ]. H. Dickinson, wife of the sec
rotary of war, presented the report of the
committee to prevent the dissertation of
the flag. endorsing the bill introduced in
the House of Representatives by Mr..
Goulden providing punishment for the
dissertation, mutilation or improper use
of the flag of the United States.
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Governor Hughes Aonors
Requisitioa Papers
For Surrender Of Hottstot to
The plhsbuig Officials.
judee Mott Fixes Bond OF Cor Go.
Msgaats At $4,000.

Albany. n. Y. April Ex-Governor
Hughes today honored the reauisition
of Governor Stuart Of Pennsylvania
for the surrender of Frank n. Hoff-
stot, president Of the Pressed Steel
Car Co, who was indicted in Pittsburg
on April 6, 1910, on a charge of con-
spiracy.
Hoffstot insisted at recent hearing
before the governor that he was not a
fugitive from justice and that he was
not in the state of Pennsylvania on
June 3, 1908, the date on which the in
dIctment charges the crime was COM
United, but was in the city Of New
York. The attorneys for the common
wealth of Pennsylvania contended that
the crime was not committed on the
precise date mentioned in the indict-
ment but during period extending
through May and June. 1908
Governor Hughes in long opinion
quotes the presentrnent OF the grand jury
and states that the finding in substance
was that on June g. 1903. Hofstot con-
spired with Charles Stewart, member
Of the select council Of the city OF Pitts
burg, anu James W. Friend. now de-
ceased, ito defraud the city Of Pittsburg
and to procure by the bribery OF coun-
cilmen the selection of the Farmers De-
post National Bank of Pittsburg. Second
National Bank Of Plttsburg and German
National Bank of Allegheny as the de-
positaries OF the city" The crime here
alleged Is conspiracy to bride municipal
officers. says Gov. Hughes. ut would
not be necessary to prove that the crime
tod lnrfin
When the federal building was reached
Ioffstot was taken before Judge Holt.
who said that he would not hear argu-
ments on the writ of habeas corpus to-
day and would adjourn the hearing until
Friday afternoon. Judge Holt then fixed
Hoffstot's bail at $4,000. A surety com
pany furnished the bond and Hoffstot
was released
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Pension Scheme for the
Classified Civil Service,
Withdrawal Of Public Lands
For Conservation Purposes
Bill Further Limiting Hours Of
Railroad Mems Hours.

Washington. April 2o.-A bill Prov, ,na
ing for the retirement for age "a t
personnel Of the classified civil scr VIZ .,,o
"a compulsory savings plan Ios ta
federal government-was repo', h'. w.. n
voratly to the House today uo Sy ,"e
committee on Civil Service REFORM
The bill would retire on annu, a',s
.n -loves whose advanced years nave
sanroased their capacity for service
,he annuities, except for those already
". ~. COON to he superannuated. to be paid
~, deauctions from their salaries, the
"a, tons to be returned to employees
II thcv resign or to heirs in case OF
death.