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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

The first fatality in England to result
from a Suffragette disturbance occurred
Tuesday night at Leeds, Eng. when AL
fred Hudson. policeman. died from in
iuries received during a riot outside the
Coliseum Aug 10 last. Sir Edward Grey
the foreign secretary. was addressing. a
mass meeting inside tie building. An at
tempt on the part OF a large force of Suf-
frasettes to enter precipitated a riot in
which Hudson was injured internally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
STILL GOING DOWN.
New York Sees Thermometer at
Above With Worse Coming.

New York, Jan. 4.-The thermometer
touched nine degrees above zero at 10
o'clock tonight and was still going down.
according to the local weather bureau.
The cool announcement was coupled with
the information that good sized snow
storm was coming from the West and was
due tomorrow. Ferryboats were delayed
in both the Hudson and East rivers to-
night by the foes and many commuters
missed their regular trains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Lieut. Commander Jose S. Reeves, ordt-
nance officer of the Atlantic fleet, was
Tuesday ordered before a retiring board
by the navy department. During recent
physical test he developed heart trouble
after a walk of about 10 miles Lieut.
Commander Reeves was a star football
player at the Naval Academy in 1892 Dur
ing the Spanish America War he was on
the Oregon and he was advanced on ac-
count of extraordinary service on that
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

French acrCplanists believe that the
action of the Wright Co in seeking an
injunction against Louis Paulham is
likely to deter foreigners from enter
ing the international cup contest in the
United States this year, as the Wright
brothers claim that practically every
foreign machine except the Voisin, in
fringes their patents, and there
fore that all are subject to a similar
injunction if they come to America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
COOKS ORIGINAL NOTES
Will Not Alter the Copenhagen Com
mittee's Opinion Of Him.

Copenhagen, Jan. 4.-Dr. Frederick A.
Cooks original note books arrived
here today and will be examined by
the committee Immediately. Rector
Salomonson says. however, that the in
vestigation will not alter the commit
tees judgment. He has seen the note
books and is still convinced that the
explorers claim to the discovery of the
pole is not honafidc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

London, Jan. 5.-The Conservative
morning newspapers are making ire
mendous display of what they describe as
Balfours solemn warning last night with
regard to the navy and Germany. AS a
matter of fact Mr.. Balfour, who devoted
a great portion of his speech to the navy
question, although he severely criticized
the Liberal governments neglect TO Keep
pace with Germany's naval progress ana
drew an alarming picture of what might
happen if Great Britain did not bestir her.
self. said: 40 do not believe that there
is going to be war between Great Britain
and any great foreign power.
After detailing a number of pessimstlc
predictions made by foreign critics with
reference to England, he added: i be-
lieve that all these prophets will hnd
themselves mistaken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
SHORT OF COAL.
Iowa State University CIoses-MiII.
Short of FueI-RaiIroads Suffer.

Iowa City. Ia, Jan. 4.-With the worst
storm of the winter blowing coal fam
inc today forced Iowa State University
to close until next week. Only enough
coal is on hand in Iowa City to heat the
state hospital for two days. Most of
the mills are short of fuel. Railroad traf-
fic has been impeded by snow and cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
ONLY $4,000 FOUND
Out Of Expected Million dollar Estate
of little Tim Sullivan.

New York. Jan. Awhile it was
generally thought that the late Little
Tim" Sullivan, Tammany's aldermanic
leader had died millionaire it is now
understood that he left practically
nothing. Only $1,000 on deposit in a
bank is all the cash said to be avail
able for the widow and son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

The large sign on top of Beanes
corner drug store was blown over
into the street during the high wind
about 1.3O o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The only damage done outside
to the sign itself was a small hole
broken in one of the upper windows.
The sign was blown way out into the
middle of Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Charles Schmidt. alias Mike Jordan.
who Monday night at Akron. o.. muir
dered Mrs Teresa Barnhert, with
whom he boarded, gave that crime a
sensational climax Tuesday morning
when he returned tc Akron and killed
himself in front of the Barnhart
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Alterations are being made in Odd
Fellows hall. The desks for the sec
retaries have been placed on the same
side of the hall giving more floor
space. Student desk lamps have
been placed on the desks Other
changes in the lighting plan are soon
to be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

II Requires Nerve to stand the strain Of
nervous neuralgia, pains in the face, head
or any part of the body. These pains are
quickly stopped by the use of Perry Davis
Paink. Her. The relief is immediate and
lasting. Do not. suffer moment longer
but Use Tho PMnkil:es as Directed Avoid
substitutes, there is hit. one Painkiller,
Ferry DAVIS. Psaee a5c., CSC. and SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Miss Marion Manter, teacher in the
schools of this city, coming down Church
street Tuesday morning, slipped on the
icy sidewalk and sprained her right an
kle. The injury will confine her to the
house for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Miss Villa Douglass arrived in Gardiner
yesterday from Mechanic Falls, comins;
to attend the funeral of her rather, Elias
Douglass, which will be held at O'Clock
this afternoon from the home of George
Turner, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Ernest McCausland, son of Alvin Nc
Causland, formerly of this city and now
living in Augusta. is seriously ill with
pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Nine persons are dead AMI two others
are. thought to be dying as the result OF
eating canned peaches containing pto-
rnaine poison Sunday night at Sawtelle
Cal, a suburb of Los Angeles, cal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

The annual meeting of Adoniram Coun-
Gil, r. and S. NJ, will be held THURSDAY
evening. At that time the reports of the
officers and the election of officers will
take place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

The many friends of Miss Alice B.
Jordan will be pleased to learn that
she has returned to her home, "A Lin
coin avenue, from the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital where she submitted to
critical operation several weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Miss Florence Moody returned Tuesa,v
to Boston to resume her studies at the
New England Conservatory of Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
A HOT CAMPAIGN.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

was informed on good authority that DUR
ing the last six months more diamonds
were sold than ever before in the memory
of living man and that the majority, II
not all of them, had gone to America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

A special meeting will be held this ever-
ing in Salvation Army hall, led by Cant
Olive Sainsberg Of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

A big maple tree on Mt. Vernon street
was partly blown over by the high wind
Tuesday morning and the split looks at
if the tree had been struck by lightning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

1dell f. Biaisdeil of Lewiston, former,,,
of West Gardiner, was a visitor in tba
city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

A meeting of the members of Canabas
Council, X. of c., and the ladies will be
held this evening to consider plans for
the bazaar which is to be held early in
February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

You will certainly want one of these
coin purses c. H. Beane is giving free
this week to every customer who pur-
chases csc. worth of goods. See
these cute practical purses and you
will not miss buying goods to the
amount of Csc. '.. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
Twenty Below Zero.

Fort Plain, N. Y, Jan. 4.-Throughout
this section of the Mohawk valley the
mercury this morning registered 20 de-
grees below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Miss Bertha NJ. Laws, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Charles H. Gray, re.
turned Tuesday to Bryn Mawr. Pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Benjamin F. Whitney has returned.
to Machias, after a visit at his home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

Rev. r. w. Plant returned TUESDAY,
from Gorham, where he went Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
Piles Cured i, s to II DAVIS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in ia "A days or money
refunoe0 6Oc. Witt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05

F. H. Woodbury. returned yesteraav
from short business trip to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
GARDINER,

Freeman M. Grant Of Freeport was n
the city Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
TOUGH OLD BLIZZARD
COMING FROM WEST
(Continued From Page One.)

high seas which made it dangerous Tor
all shipping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
DR.. COOK DROPPED.

and make a report early this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-05
NO DISSENSION.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
BANK MOVES BACK
TO OLD QUAR- TERS
First National Returns to Build
ing Damaged by Falling
Wall.

The First National Bank moved back
last night into its old quarters al 100
East Main Street. and will be ready
for business in its former home this
morning.
Excavations for a new building next
door caused a collapse OF part of the
east wall of the First National Bank
on the afternoon of September 81 the
fall seriously damaging the heavy
stone cornice and front of the build
ing, Promptly the bank arranged for
the use of the rooms recently vacated
by the National Bank of Virginia, at
the corner of Eleventh and Main
Streets, just few doors above, and
has since been continuing its business
in temporary quarters
The old building has been thorough
~ overhauled and put In order and
every detail of the moving was COM
pleted without confusion after the
close of banking hours last night.
During the course OF the repairs
work has gone forward rapidly on the
steel skeleton of the new Virginia
Trust Company build ..g next door the
frame of which now towers above sur
rounding structures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
.ENDOWMENTFU FUND
EXCEEDS $4,000
Gratifying Report Made at Nir-
ginia Historical Society's
Annual Meeting.
MEMBERSHIP is GROWING
Colonel McCabe Tells Of Unpub-
lished Records Which Are
Soon to Appear.

The permanent, endowment fund OF
the Virginia Historical Society during
the past year exceeded the 100000
mark. This was announced yesterday
ident, at the annual meeting held in
the home, 707 East Franklin Street
In his report Colonel McCabe called
attention to the enlarged membership
of the society, which has now enrolled
740 persons actively interested in the
affairs of this institution.
The report took UP in detail the nu-
merous gifts presented, referring espe-
eiaily to large number of books
to the present priceless collection
colonl Mocabe told the members
present that forthcoming issues of the
tofore unpublished accounts of the
council and general court of Virginia
from 1923 to 1895, taken from originals
now preserved in the Congressional
L65ary These ost are EXPECTED be
ever published by the society.
In conclusion Colonel McCabe paid
tribute to members who have died dur
Ing. the past year. who are:
Brook Hill.
Llfe-Gcorge A. Barksdale. william
Ellis Jones, and George II. Byrd of
ttuilidl--NlFS. Joseph Bryan, OF La
burnum: Thomas w. Edwards. of West
Point, Va; j. D. Eggleston; Dudley
Evans, of New York: Chief Justice NJ.
w. Fuller. Beverley r. Mason of Wash
ington; Beverley B. Munford. c. w.
Pritchard, of Independence, Mo; r. M.
Robinson, of Pittsbuhg, PA: IT. T.
Upshur, of Nassawaddox; r. Ellis
Jones and j. B. Cation.
Officers Elected.
The officers elected for the ensuing
term are as follows: w. Gordon Nc
Cabe, president: Archer Anderson, first
vice-president; Edward v. Valentine,
second Vice president: Lyon G. Tyler,
third vice-p president: William G.
stanard. corresponding secretary and
librarian: Mayor d. C. Richardson. re-
cording secretary, Robert A. Lancas-
ter, Jr., treasurer.
Executive Committee. v. Mere
dith, c. w. Kent. w. Meade Clark,
Armstead c. Gordon, S. S. p. Patteson,
S. III. Yonge, William n Palmer, the
Right Rev A NJ Randolph John
Stewart Bryan, Judge Daniel Grinnan.
J. p. MCGUIRE, Jr., and William A. An
derson
Before adjourning resolution of
thanks was extended to the Virginia
Society of Colonial Danes for having
famous portraits now In the home re-
paired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
HELD ON CHARGE
OF STEALING LARD
Meyers Arrested While Leaving
Forbes Plant With Tub on
His Shoulder.

William Kerr and Bernard Meyers
were arrested yesterday afternoon and
charged by Detective sergeant Kellam
with stealing fifty pounds of lard from
the w. S. Forbes Packing Company
Reports have been recently made to
the police concerning thefts Of lard
and meat, and Kellam was placed on
the job. While on watch yesterday
he saw Meyers come out of the Forbes
establishment with the tub on his
shoulder. Asked what he was doing.
he said he was carrying it out for an.
other man. The detective accompanied
him to the rendezvous and got the
other man and both We're locked UP.
Further inquiry brought out the fact
that number of small stores In va
rious parts of the city have been sup
piled with lard and meats from day to
day. Meyers admitted that he was
carrying the lard to Kerr, but the lat
ter would have nothing to say about It
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
TRAVELLING MEN
LAUNCH CAMP A|GN
More Members Desired by T.
P. A.-Hotel Inspection
Discussed.

With reception attended BY zoo
members and their friends. Post "A.
Virginia Division, Travellers Protective
Association of America, last night
launched membership campaign The
local organization now has e55 mem
bers, gain of nineteen In the past
twelve months and 1t is hoped to in
crease this number TO 1000 before May
l. 1911. An interesting feature last
night was the announcement of the
growth of the Travellers Protective
Association in the Old Dominion dur
ing the past cfre years. The combined
membership 1roughout the State in
1901 was 1922 wtile to-day 1t has 2,670
Interested workers.
Addresses by several well known
citizens was the feature OF brief bus
mess session. One OF the most inter-
esting of these was a talk by DIR. Roy
x. Flanagan, director of inspection
for the State Health Department He
devoted his remarks to the work of
the department in carrying out the new
law recurring the inspection OF hotels.
a statute which was brought about
through the efforts of the travelling
men of Virginia, aided by Colonel John
s. HARDWOOD. president of the local past
Others who spoke included w. T.
Dabney, business manager of the
Chamber of Commerce. w. Fl. White,
whose subject was "The Travelling
Man; DR.. j. J. Gravatt, chaplain OF
the post; o. ]. Sands. cashier of the
American National Bank. and walter
Saunders.
The membership committee arranged
for the affair, which was enlivened by
quartet. supper was served.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
CUTS RENTAL ON
CITY AUDITORIUM
Council Committee Allows Phil
harmonic Society Special
Rate.

After hearing a statement of E. A.
Hoen the Council Committee on
Grounds and Buildings last night re-
scinded its former action and granted
use of the CITY Auditorium for a Sc
ries of four concerts for S15 per night.
Mr.. Hoen stated that the organization
was purely voluntary for the purposes
of advancing musical education OF the
public 1t being planned to sell sub
scriptions to the series at nominal
price. No profits will accrue to any
Of the promoters. as should there be
Bny, after paying expenses. the asso-
Associated Charities. Chairman Bat
kins opposed the motion as setting q
dangerous precedent In granting spe-
rial prices and undertaking the the
Atres and public halls. which hold
licenses and pay city taxes,
The City Engineer was instructed to
purchase a buggy for the keeper of
William Byrd Park, again over the
protest of Chairman Batkins. who
thought 1t an unwise precedent for the
city to ikgin furnishing pleasure ve-
hicles for parkkeepers. 1t was repre-
scented that the parkkeeper would use
the vehicle for hauling small supplies
and tools TO and from the park. and
that the city had already purchased
a horse for the keepers use,
Washington Ward. jail James Fox
&. Sons bid 1898. and p L. Bass es5,
the contract being awarded to Bass as
the lowest bidder The appropriation
for the purpose is $1,000. An agent for
the Good Roads Improvement Company
asked an allowance Of $40 for barrel-
ing and storing oil, and the claim was
allowed. 1t was stated that the city
had bought tank car of oil for treat
ing driveways in CANDLES Hill Park
last fall; that the roads had not been
properly graded and the use of oil
dressing was postponed until cold
weather came on. when it became
necessary TO put 1t in barrels and
store II until spring.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
PUBLIC DEMANDS
STATE ECONOMY.
Candidates for Legislature
Likely to Be Pledged to
Retrenchrnent.

About the State Capitol yesterday
the sole topic of conversation was the
report of the Joint Auditing Commit
tee 10 the Governor. The criticisms Of
some OF the departments were natural
~ commented upon to great extent.
anu, as might have been expected did
not altogether meet with favor. How
ever. the whole report was character
lzed as one OF the most important and
powerful documents produced in re
cent years
Later the report viii be printed, to-
sether with the detailed statements
by the state Accountant The Gov
ernor now has these under consid-
Grafton
Elsewhere there was unbounded en-
thusiasm over the contents of the
paper produced by the committee. Cit
lzens generally expressed their salts
tiaction at the stand taken for economy
IN governmental affairs, at the sug-
Sested prosecution of tax-dodgers nj
the recommendations for better ac-
counting systems.
There was general surprise over the
fact that the State has recently been
compelled to borrow money from
banks to meet running expenses, and
10 many of those who read the report
thlS feature was the most significant
The opinion was unanimous that
when the people of the State have
mad an opportunity to read the report
and study its recommendations, there
VIII be no question whatever as to the
attitude of the members of the next
Legislature toward economy. No can
didate, 1t is believed. Will have a.
ghost of show for election who does
not pledge himself to many OF the
suggested reforms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
TOBEG|N WORK ON
ITS N { W H 0 M {
Main Street Bank Gets Quarters
in Railway Station for
Six Months.
At Inc annual meeting

AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Main Street Bank held
yesterday noon, reports of the officers
showed gratifying increase in all
departments, especially in assets and
deposits. II was announced that work
on the new bank building will begin
January L. The bank has secured tenn
porary quarters in the southeast corner
OF Main Street Station, in which it will
open for business tomorrow morning
The new building will be five stories
in height The contract has been
awarded to John T. Nuckols. 1t will
stand at the northwest corner OF Fiji
teenth and Main Streets, and will be
completed under the contract within
six months.
The following directors We're elected
for the ensuing year: o. L. Frost, NJ.
S, Fulton, T. H.. Boxley,, George w,
Brown, Richard N, Goode John c..
Hagan, r, III. HardaWay " Hechler,
$. P. Jones. Charles Fl, Kastelberg,
George w. Lancaster and w. r. Tan
ner.
The board later organized, re-elect-
Ing John G.. Hagan as president; Simon
e Jones, president, and r. II,
Hardaway, cashier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-30
GOT WRONG MAN
But He Admitted One Crime When SUSPECT
ed of Another,

Acting Detective Atkinson brought into
ponce headquarters yesterday Charles
Washington colored, who. Instead of being
the man sent for on charge of housebreak-
Ing, turned out to be from Beaver Dam.
where he is wanted for shooting a negro
named William Thompson on wednesday
night. Atkinson went to Charlottesville for
MS man. and every one was much surprised
when he confessed the shooting.
Information came to headquarters early
yesterday that the negro wanted here was
on his way West over the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway, riding on a pass, as he was
to work for the road The conductog spot
ed Washington and he was turned over to
the Charlottesville police. Atkinson was in
structed to go after him and left the city
on the early train.
Questioned after his arrival here Wash
ington confessed that he shot Thompson
and thought evidently that he was beiag
brought here for that onense Curiously
enough, he too was making his way to Ken
lucky and was riding pass.
Investigation showed that he was not the
man wanted here, and the authorities of
Beaver Dam were notified. Meanwhile the
search for the housebreaker continues
Washington says that he shot the man in
self-defense.