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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Much Business Done at
January Meeting.
Special School Board Election
Ordered in Ward Six.
Councilman Gannett Tables Order
For Green Street Extension.

A large volume of business was
Transacted at the January meeting OF
the city council although the two
boards were in session but little over
an hour The business was r"e'' !
forward rapidly and with great unani-
nifty the only ripple OF unseen. ......!
when Councilman Gannett tabled the
order for the extension of Green street
to Blaine avenue.
The meeting was called to order at
8 O'Clock with only the necessary
quorum in the two branches for doing
business. Alderman Williamson after
voicng Il mild protest against the
varying widths of the street in differ
cnt sections as laid out in the sur
Veyor's plan took from the table the
order for the acceptance of new
street south of the Augusta House to
be known as Hichborn street, which
was tabled by him last month, and the
order was given a passage in concur
renee The committee on highways
and sewers reported favorably upon
the order for the extension of Green
street to Blaine avenue. but the order
was tabled in the lower board on mo-
ton of Councilman Gannett.
Monthly roll of accounts No. 1
amounting to $4554.7S was passed in
concurrence. Alderman Taber of the
committee on city building reported
that the work upon the armory of Co.
NJ WAS now completed. He also stated
that the militia company desired a new
indoor rifle range
Order introduced by Alderman Taber
was passed i'm concurrence granting
permission to Charles Sylvester to
erect a sign on Cony street at the east
corner of the Hopkins shoe store, said
sign to be erected in a manner salts
factory to the committee on highways
and sewers.
Order introduced by Alderman Hol-
way was passed in concurrence. giving
the use of City hall for the Boys Con-
ventiOn, Feb. Is. 10 and 20 Order in
troduced by Alderman Williamson was
passed in concurrence authorizing the
city treasurer to accept the sum of
500 from Rev. John Gibson. the in
come thereof to be used for the per-
petual care of one cemetery to be
designated by him.
Order introduced by Councilman
Bodwell was referred in concurrence to
the committee on fire department with
power to act for the putting in of a
two-way hydrant on Gage street near
the shoe factory.
Petition was presented, signed by
Maine Farmer Pub. CO., Burleigh &
Flynt. Harry w. Reid. Fuller, Holway
Co.. George f. Macomber, Purinton
Bros. Co, +. T.. Smith and c. L. An
drews for the widening of Water street
al Rines hill beginning at the south
westerly corner of Purinton Bros.
building and extending southerly to
stone bound at the corner of Gage
street and said Water street. The pc
tition was referred in concurrence to
the committee on highways and sew
ers, and order of notice thereon direct
cd
Order was passed in concurrence in
troduced by Alderman Taber authoriz-
ing the mayor to draw his warrant for
the sum of $50 in favor of Charles
Kicker tor his services as chief engi-
neer during the sickness of Chief En-
gineer Joseph Kicker,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
MANCHESTER.

The following pupils of the Wash
ington school at the Outlet have not
been absent and also have perfect de-
pertinent to their credit for the past
TWO weeks: Paul Collins, Gardiner An
drews. Beatrice Benson, Roger Collins
and Jennie WEIGH.
The Washington school at the out
let taught by William Buker. was Wis
itec last week by Mrs. Bernice Nicker-
son, Mrs. Eliza Spear and Mrs. Mary
Collins.
Mrs. Ethel Ames OF Boston is visit
ing her aunt. Mrs. Alden Spear
Mr. and Mrs. w. d. Farr ard chill
dren were recent callers on Mrs. Jen-
ME Creasey at The Forks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
Funeral Of Late John Larrabee,

The funeral of the late John LARA :
bee was held at o'clock yesterday
afternoon from the residence of his
brother, Joseph Larrabee, on Grove
street. The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. H. f. Dunnack. The
Grand Army funeral service was also
conducted. The remains were en-
tombed at Mt. Pleasant cemetery AL
bert Nichols. L. S. Cony. James White
and d. p. Hanson acted as bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

James McCloud. who was thought to be
dying at Lynn, Mass. Sunday night after
$500 volts of electricity had passed
through his body, was able to leave the
hospital for his home Monday The case
is considered as remarkable one, mas
much as only 1900 volts are used in exc
cutions at the prisons. McCloud acct
dentally grasped heavily charged wire
at the lighting plant Sunday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND
LIABILITIES, DEC. 81, 1909.
City Auditors Account. Balance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18
CITY AUDITORS REPORT.

y II Augusta, Maine, Jan. 13, 1910.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
Gil of Augusta:
Gentiemen:-I have the honor to sub
NIT herewith a statement of the expense
account for the month of December, to-
gether with a statement of resources and
liabilities at the close Of business Dec.
81, 1909. To the expense account of $194,-
36091 should be added the summary of
roll of accounts No. amounting to 81
3547S, making a total of s12s, 1850, repre-
sentng bills paid to Jan. l, 1910
Respectfully submitted.
ROBERT F. PARTRIDGE,
City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-18

$4,000 alimony against Ralph Nash but
it will not he heard until the April
term of court. pending the outcome OF
the criminal cases.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
FINE PROGRAM PREPARED.
State Federation of WOmens Clubs to
Meet at Rutland June 1st and End.

Rutland, May 24.-Preliminary an
nouncement is made of the many at
fractions to be presented in the pro-
gram of the annual meeting of the
State Federation of Women's Clubs to
be held here June 1st and End.
Among those who will appear during
the two days sessions are A. W.
Halves, State forester, of Burlington,
Rev. Joseph Reynolds, rector of
Trinity Episcopal church, whose top
ic will be "Labor-Justice to Women
and Children Mrs. P. F. Hazen of
st. Johnsbury, who will speak on
Our State Penal Institutions; Mrs.
Julia c. R. Dorr, Vermont's greatest
living poet, who will read from her
own poems; and reports will be Civ
en- of the biennial general federation
convention recently held in Cincin-
natl. The reception Wednesday eve
ming will be at the home of Mrs.
George T. Chaffee. The speaker for
Thursday evening will be Miss Rho
da M. White, dean of women, from
Middlebury College, who comes with
highest recommendations; Mrs. Belle
Walton Quinn of Boston will read
and local talent will furnish music.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
NO HOPE OF RESCUE
Missing Members Iof Crew of
Wrecked Steamer Not
Yet Heard From
EIGHTEEN men ARE LOST

Ore Laden Lake Steamer Rammet
BY Vessel in Fog Monday Morning
Supposed to Have Carried Down
Many of Her Crew-OnIy Five
SuryivOrs-NO Tidings Of Her Miss
ing Men as Yet.
Port Huron, Mich, May 24.-Fami-
lies and friends of the missing eigh-
teen members of the crew of the ill
fated steamer Frank II. Goodyear
which sank Monday morning off
Points Aux Barques, Lake Huron, af-
ter being rammed amidships by the
steamer James B. Wood tonight prac-
tically gave up all hope of any of the
missing party having been rescued.
The steamer Sir William Siemens,
which was said to have picked up
! ! SOME of the missing crew, passed
Detour today and made no report of
having any of the survivors aboard.
That the Siemens would have re-
ported otherwise is regarded as cer-
tain. She has not yet reached Sault
st Marie, and it is thought many
| have been delayed in Sailors En-
campment Channel by the blockade
there. Four of the rescued members
of the crew have gone to the Good
years headquarters in Cleveland,
and Mrs. Emma Bassett, the only
survivor, is still at Port Huron.
The scene of the collision was
about 20 miles north of Pointe Aux
Barques and the time between five
and six o'clock Monday morning. A
thick fog hung over these waters.
The Goodyear, operated by Mitchell
and Company of Cleveland, was COM
ing down from Lake Superior laden
with ore. The Wood, owned by the
Gilchrist Transportation Company
of Cleveland, was going up light.
There was little sea at the time and
the fog is held largely responsible
for the accident.
A partial list of the missing fol-
lows:
John Bassett, aged three years, AL
gonac; Gus Zaetsch, first mate, AL
gonac; Archie Fuller, second mate,
Algonac; Chief Engineer John Glib
son; Wheelman James Plepgis, South
Chicago, and John Papp, Cleveland.
Watchman, William Pitt. Midland,
Ont, and William Schlueter, Mil
waukee.
Deckhands, Louis Kramer Ken
osha, Wis, Iver Carter, Kenosha,
Wis, Fred Herman, Cheboygan,
Mich, and Frank Jankovits, Chi
cago.
Oilers, William Rowert. Carson
vile, Mich, and Howard Shook, Au
Sable, Mich
Firemen, Vanderslaw Klubozewiski
South Chicago, and Ernest Streek,
Kenosha, Wis.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
LICENSE BOARD NAMED.
Dispute Over Appointment of License
Commissioners at Rutland Termi.

Rutland, May 23.-After many
weeks of waiting and after mandamus
proceedings have been brought
against Assistant County Judges f.
NJ. Plumley and Fl. M. Redfield of
Hubbardton, these two officials got
together this afternoon and agreed
upon liquor license commission for
the city of Rutland, the commission
comprising the following men: Frank
H. Chapman, Republican, Vim. F.
Burditt, Republican and James A.
Lillis, Democrat.
Plumley named Burditt and Red
field named Chapman; then the for
mer suggested Lillis and after an
hours debate, Judge Redfield finally
acquiesed and the commission was
named. All will accept and the ap-
pointments are meeting with general
favor. The mandamus proceedings
against the assistant judges will be
dropped. Judge Plumley and Judge
Redfield are candidates for re-elec-
ton, claiming that the public should
support them in view of the stand
each has taken relative to the ap-
pointment of license commissioners.
Frank Allen OF Fair Haven is also a
candidate.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
LIQUOR CASE HEARD.
Action Involving Barre Residents
Comes Up in United States District

Windsor, May 2O.-United States
Court adjourned today to meet in
Rutland June 8.
The grand jury finished it's work,
reporting 13 true bills found. and II
not found Joseph Lyons (colored)
nishing liquor to some of the soldiers
at Fort Ethan Allen and was fined
800.
An interesting and important Ques-
tion was argued before Judge Hough
this morning involving the construc-
ton of the DeLacey act, relating to
the shipment of spirituous, vinous
and other intoxicating liquors from
one State to another, under sections
240 and 23S of the Interstate Com
merce law.
There are three cases, entitled
United States VS.. 81 barrels of wine
etc., and they were tried upon an
agreed statement of facts, which
showed that the Ciocca lombard
Wine Company OF San Francisco
shipped three carloads of wines and
other liquors to their agents, Maruzzi
at Barre, he to notify each customer
of the amount he was to get out OF
the shipment. The kind and amount
of liquor was on each barrel or pack
age shipped, also the name of the
consignee and address, and the name
of each cusomer and his address.
| nictrint Attnrpau A nupnatt onr-
tended that the shipment did not give
the true name of the consignees, as
the customers names were not on the
way-bills, nor the bills of lading, anC
that this was an evasion of the law
and the liquors should be forfeited
to the United States.
S. Hollister Jackson of Barre ant
w. A. Lord of Montpelier attorneys
for the wine company, also for sever
al customers, argued that the law
was complied with when the kline
and amount of liquor was given OF
each barrel or package, together will
name of the consignee, and the Gus
toners name and address, and tina
There were no fictitious names given
and that this was a compliance will
the law. The shipments were mad,
in this way on the grounds of econ
omy, as 1t makes several dollars diff
) ference in the cost to the custome
upon a barrel, whether 1t Is shippe'
to each individual or in carload lot
as above indicated. Decision was re
Iserved.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
PROSPECTS SATISFACTORY.
MOrrisyille's Candidate for the Gov
ernOrship Well Pleased With Poll
teal Outlook.

Morrisville, May 22.-When asked
by a representative of the Journal
today regarding the political outlook
Hon. Frederick G.. Fleetwood declar-
ed that his prospects for nomination
for Governor at the next Republican
State convention were improving ey-
cry day. He spoke at Albany in Or
leans county on Friday night, where
he was cordially received. 1t is ex-
pected that during the week he will
visit several Washington county
towns and he is scheduled to speak al
Sutton in Caledonia county on
Thursday evening. Mr.. Fleetwood
advices from all parts of the State
are very encouraging.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
ESTABLISH BOUNDARY.
Dividing Line Between United States
and Canada in Maine Decided Up.

ON.
Washington, d. c., May 22.-The in
ternational boundary between the
United States and Canada, along the
southeast coast of Maine, has been
fixed, according to a treaty signed
yesterday by Ambassador Bryce and
Secretary of State Knox, as running
from point in Passamaquoddy Bay
between Treat Island and Friar Head
and extending through the bay to the
middle of Grand Manan channel.
The true location of the line has
been a subject of contention for more
than a century the intent and mean
ing of the trustees of 1888 and 1914
and the award of the commissioners
appointed under the latter treaty new
er having been accepted as final. I'm
der the treaty of 1908, it was provid-
ed that each government should sub
nit agreements in the matter, and
that, if no agreement was reached
within fixed time, it should be arbi-
trated. Although the time fixed had
expired, the two governments have
settled the question without resort to
arbitration
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
.EX-COy. Filmed $4,000.
Former Chief Executive of
New Hampshire Pleads
Guilty to Charge
INDICTED FOR SMUGGLING

Ex-Governor Frank W. Rollins, of
Concord, \. H., Paid Big Fine
Without Comment on Learning
That Neither His Wife Nor Son
We're Included in Indictment
Against Him.
New York, May 2O.-Frank West
Rollins, former governor of New
Hampshire, made his promised state
ment today, in answer to the charges
of conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment of customs dues brought against
him by custom inspectors last Fri
day. 1t took the form of a plea of
guilty, and Judge Hand. sitting in the
United States Circuit Court, constru-
ed 1t as an admission that Mr.. Rol-
Inns had violated the law, knowing
ly, wilfuliy and maliciously," and
fined him $4,000. The law provides
a maximum penalty of two years in
prison, fine of $4,000 or both.
The former governor took a big
roll of bills from his pocket and
paid his fine without a comment.
Mr.. Rollins lawyer argued for him
that, owing to his wife's illness, he
had been worried and preoccupied.
and that when the customs agents
failed to furnish him with the blue
form that contains the law with re-
gard to purchases abroad he had
made natural error of omission.
District Attorney Wise contended
that Mr. Rollins had declared one du-
table article, and instanced further
that he had been abroad before and
was familiar with the law. Moreover.
an opportunity to make a supple
mentary declaration had been given
him. of which he declined to avail
himself.
The total value of the articles
which the former governor neglected
to declare is given as $4,736 The
original complaint named Mrs. Rol-
Inns, his wife, and their son Douglas,
as parties to the conspiracy, but the
grand jury today handed down but
one Indictment naming only the for
mer governor. AS soon as Mr.. Rol-
Inns learned of it he promptly enteer-
ed his plea, and, when he had paid
his fine, visited the customs house,
where it is said he paid an additional
$1,000 in duties. on the understand
ing that further proceedings against
his family be dropped.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
PLUNGED OVER BANK.
Automobile Wrecked and Driver Mar
rOwly Escaped Injury in Accident
Near Newport.

Newport May 24.-An automobile
accident which might have proved
serious but for the almost miracul-
GUS escape of the driver occurred
near the Burrel Lane place about five
miles from here Sunday afternoon.
A Jackson car weighing 1900 pounds
became disabled and word was sent
to Newport for machine to tow
them in. Accordingly Mr.. Aubin of
the West Derby garage went to their
aid. AS the machine started the rope
broke which was fastened to the dis
abled machine and started down the
hill In order to save himself Mr..
Aubin put on full speed and cleared
the machine behind. BY this time
the disabled auto was going a good
gait and it was found that the brake
would not work. Then as the ma
chine neared the bottom of the hill
the steering went wrong and the
auto mounted the bank only to come
down again and cross the road and
over IA foot embankment to total
destruction. The driver of the dis
abled car jumped just before the ma
chine went over the bank and escap'
ed without serious injury. The ma
chine Is a total wreck and only parts
Of it can be of any use.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
MEMBERS ANXIOUS
Prospects of Adjournment of
Congress Before July Is
Most Dubious
THINGS LIABLE TO HAPPEN

|
tests In Their Districts Getting
Worried Over Prospect Of Not
Being Able to Electioneer to Any
Great Extent ii Congress Does
Not Close Soon.
| Washington, d. c., May 22.-Shiv-
ers have been chasing up and down
the spinal columns of members who
must face serious contests in their
States or districts if they come back
to the next Congress. ever since
John Dwight, the Republican whip of
the House of Representatives, issued
his prediction that the present ses-
sion would not adjourn before July
18th.
Even the most pessimistic members
had thought there would be little diff
aeulty in getting away by the end
| or Jutie, but week has passed since
Mr. Dwight made his forecast and in
that time little progress has been
made. That the prediction was made
as bluff" to impel Congress to be-
stir itself was believed by the Con-
gressional leaders, but there is dan
ger now that the session will run
well into July.
The contest in the House over the
S25O,OOO appropriation contained in
the sundry civil bill to extend the
scope of the tariff board has been
waged much more stubbornly than
had been anticipated. The Democrats
have opposed the item on the ground
that the results of the investigations
by the board should be reported di-
President. Just before the adjourn
ment yesterday Representative Fitz-
gerald of New York, made a point of
order that the item contains new leg
islation. 1t is possible that it will be
ruled out of the bill on that ground,
in which event, Representative Taw-
ney purpose to offer the amendment
in another form.
The postal savings bank bill
which has been reported from the
committee on post offices and post
roads, is ready for the Republican
caucus which will be held Wednes-
day night. Practically all the Re-
publicans of the House signed the
call.
After reposing on the Senate calen-
dar for many weeks, the statehood
bill suddenly has been called to take
an active part in bringing the oppos-
ing factions together on the railroad
bill. The regular Republicans con-
cede they need Democratic votes to
pass the administration measure in
form satisfactory to President Taft.
There are many of the contested fes-
lures of the bill which meet naturally
with the favor of the Democrats but
they cannot overlook the prospect of
being able to drive a shrewd bargain
that the statehood bill must receive
early consideration if they aid the
Republican majority in passing it.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
APPOINTMENT TO ACADEMY.

Senator Dillingham; Chooses Barre
Youth as Candidate for Annap-
oils.
United States Senator w. p. Dill
lingham has appointed Georg E..
Stuart, son of School Commissioner
and Mrs. G. II. Stuart of Barre as
one of the candidates to the United
States Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Richard H. Ballard of this city will not
return to the academy owing to a
slight trouble with the heart action
which prevents his returning. Young
Stuart will leave this week for An
napolis to prepare for the examina-
tions. He is graduate of Spaulding
High and, is 10 years old
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
Died in Plainfeld.

Mrs. Rosa Leaser died in Plain
field Saturday evening after a long
illness with cancer of the stomach.
Rosa Bartlett Leaser, daughter of
Thomas and Rosalind Bartlett was
born in Plainfield, August "a, 1S4S.
She married Buzzell Leaser in 1870
and had always lived in the town.
She is survived by one brother, Hen
ry and one sister, Mrs. Eugene Cree.
both of Plainfield. The funeral SER
vices were held yesterday afternoon,
Rev. G. w. Wright, of Lynn, Mass,
officiating. assisted by Rev. A. w.
Hewitt and the bearers were Guy,
Earl, and Arthur Bartlett and Fred
Cree. Interment was in the Center
cemetery.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
MELLEN DECLARES WAR.
Flank Movement Begun BY New
York, New Haven and Hartford X.
II, on Grand Trunk.

New Haven, Conn. May 23.-Pres-
ident Mellen, of the New Haven road
has begun a flank movement on the
Grand Trunk system, which has in
vaded New England, by securing an
outlet into Providence. He has in
stalled two steamboats, to carry
freight from New York to this city
daily. Here the freight is transfer
red to trains which take it to Spring
field. Mass, thence to Newport, VT.
over the Boston G. Maine route, and
thence through Canada by the Cana
dian Pacific line, the keen rival OF
the Grand Trunk. Much of the
freight goes to Winnipeg.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
WILL SETTLE DISPUTE.
Wage and Hour Demands Made BY
New York Central Employees to
Come Up mt Rutland.

Rutland, May 29.-A conference
will be held in this city at the office
of George I, Jarvis, general manager
of the Rutland R. r. tomorrow morn
ing by officers of the national train
mems organization and committees
representing the trainmen and conduc-
tors of the Ogdensburg and Lake
Champlain and Rutland divisions of
the New York Central lines. 1t is ex-
ected to terminate the negotiations
over the hours and wage schedule. s.
f. Boyce of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ma
tional vice-president of the Order of
Railway Conductors and James MUIR
dock of Cleveland o., national vice
president of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen are in the city to as
sist the New York Central employees
in securing settlement
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-05-26
Supper a Success.

The women of nearly all of the
church of the city, met last even
ing and gave supper in the vestry
of the Baptist church for the benetit
of the church, at which large num-
Der was present. The proceeds viii
be used to help paint and redecorate
the exterior of the church building
The amount that will be realized Is
not known, but $40 was taken in al
the door alone, to say nothing o.
outside tickets sold.