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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04
FIRE DOM.
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testimony of the unfortunate girls
mother. Mrs. Edgar Linnell of Hyannis,
viii place her daughter in the com
pany of Richeson on Wednesday, Oct.
II, the day after the minister pur-
| chased cyanide of potassium, to inn
| press a jury that the clergyman had
| opportunity to hand the girl the cya-
hide of potassium from which she
| died
There was much interest tonight in
the prayer meeting at the Immanuet
| Baptist church. Cambridge which was
expected to resolve itself into legal
meeting of the church and act on the
pastors letter of resignation, the text
! of which was made public today. The
letter which was dated at the Charles
Street Jail on Nov T. and which is
addressed to Charles +. CUMMINGS,
clerk of Emmanuel church, is as fol-
lows:
My Dear Sir: / beg to herewith
tender my resignation as pastor OF
Emmanuel church. Strong in the con-
sciousness of my Innocence and firm
ly persuaded that God in His own
good time will lift His burden from
me, [ nevertheless feel that / should
not permit the shadow thrown across
my life darken the religious welfare
of my church and its people. whom
love. l therefore deem il my duty to
place the church in position TO Sc
leet my successor. With my heart-
felt thanks for the many kindnesses
shown me by each and all Of the mem
bers of my church, | am sincerely
yours,
CLARENCE V. T. RIGHES0N.'
The letter was not made public un-
til after John L. Lee of Lynehburg'
one of Mr. Richeson's counsel. had re-
turned to Virginia TO attend To some
court matter in that state.
1t was found. however, that the prayer
meeting could not be legally made a reg
ular church meeting and il was decided
at an informal conference held after the
services tonight to so through with the
several formalities necessary before the
can be acted upon. The frs
of these steps Will be taken, on SUNDAY
next. when Il call will be read from the
church pulpit signed by the required
seven parishioners, calling a special
meeting for next Monday at which the
will be taken up. Subsequent
will delay final action fol
two weeks.
The pastors letter was not read. to- |
night, either at the prayer meeting or
at the conference which followed, but all |
those in attendance were informed as to
its contents through the newspapers. 1t
is proposed by some of the members to
have the letter read from the pulpit
next Sunday. but this is opposed D.
others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04
Thomas q. Kelley.

Thomas B. Kelley was found dead ear
ly Friday morning, on the reservation
near the Thomaston road and was
brought into the Home. He was born
In Lawrence. Aug. 26, 1914, and was
painter. He enlisted in Co l. 6oth Mass
INF at Haverhill. July II. 1864. and was
discharged at Boston, Nov. 80, 1864. He
was admitted to the Home from Have1-
hill March To- 1899 He was man well
liked by his comrades and was one of
the best-known members about camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04
THE NEW CONSTITUTION.
Chinese National Assembly Completes
Draft for Its Basis.

Pekin. Nov. 3.-The National AS
semhly, today. completed draft of
the basis upon which it proposes to
construct the new constitution Of
CHINA. 1t was submitted 10 the throne
aud accepted immedtely. The tcnta-
ii le plan provides for the perpetuity
OF the Manchu dynasty but the power
OF the Emp6sss is closely restricted bv
the constitution. which is to be writ
ten by the National Assembly, and cub
jet to amendment by Parliament.
The imperial princes are made in
eligible to the offices Of premier mern-
bers of the cabinet and admfnistratera
OF the provinces.
The draft follows
1.-The Emperor shall reign foraver
"A person Of the IA Ching dVnas,,,
Ghe great pure dynasty, the same belnfs
the name adopted by, the ruling family
shall be Emperor inyiolable.
3.--The power Of tine Emperor shan no
limited by the constitution
4.--The order Of succession 10 the tbro,,
shall be prescribed by fhe constitution
1.-THE constitution shall BE- drawn ~,
ard adopted by the National Nsserntit,
and lpartomulgated BY the Emperor
tuition shall belong To Parliament
THE members OF the upper house
shan be elected by the people from among
those particularly eligible.
S.-Parlament shall elect and the I'm,
peior shall appoint the premier. WHO vii
recommend the other members III fhs
cabinet, who shall also be appointed Is
the Emperor. The imperial princes vii
he ineligible for the office of premier 81
members Of the cabinet or administrative
| heads of the provinces.
IF the premier when itnpeached b,
Parliament does not dlssolye Parliament
he must resign. One cabinet shall moi II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04

For the second time within year the
schooner Stephen G. Loud of Thomaston,
Me, has been abandoned at sea and the
revenue cutter service has been called
upon to take her out of the lanes of
commerce. She is now reported as a dere-
liet about 100 miles off the South Caro-
lima coast. The derelct destroyer Seneca
steamed out of New York, Friday, to
search for the helpless vessel. On the
previous occasion the vessel was sal
vaged by the revenue cutter service and
was refitted by her owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04

Two women We're rescued from a
burning house in Charlestown. Mass,
early Friday. by Patrolman Pickett
and Arthur Weleh, ball player. aft
er they had broken down doors to
gain entrance to their sleeping quar-
tiers. The women, Mrs. Richard Car
bonnie and Mrs. Frances Aud, We're
asleep on the second floor of their
home when the fire broke out. Work
men on the elevated structure saw
the flames and shouted to passersby,
who sounded an alarm. The house was
badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04

Rome. Nov Sit is understood that
Italy has abandoned the idea of oe-
eupying one or more islands of the
Greclan archipelago as a measure 10
bring the war TO an end as it is now
considered that this would not bring
sufficient pressure upon Turkey to
compel her to yield. It is more prob
able that naval demonstration on
the Syrian coast with the eventual oc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

March--'s0ver Hill and Dale" Unrath
Overture-"Zampa," Herold
"Balade" Rebling
Violin solo by Clarence Bonewitz.
potpourri-"News of Leipzig Munkett
Waltz--"Memories of the Ball.
Luedecke
Hunting Scene descriptive, Bucalossi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04

Cook. lei MaeNeil. It, Sawyer. Is
Baker. {; Murray tx: Bige1ow. TT;
Bernheisal. re; sCleanes or Bryant,
oh; Parker or Martin, lhb Carleton
or Amadon, lib; Smiley or Shepard,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04

Berlin. Nov. S.-The report that all
Of the outer forts at Tripoli are in the
hands of the Turks is confirmed i'll
F., #-..-4atormed circles here. The tai
iaus hold The forts within the city
propef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-04

Frankfort, Nov. "a despatch to
the F'rankfurter Gazette from Con
stantinople, says:
After the Italians refusal to sur
render Tripoh, Nechad Bey sent an
adjutant with a flag of truce.
The foreign eonsuls are asking
permission to remove from the city
with their nationals as an attack by
the Turks can not be postponed. Ne
gotiations between the consuls and
General Caneva Of the Italian forces
on the matter of the removal of the
former was without result
The date of the occurrences deseflb-
ed is not given.
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TO CHRISTIANITY.

Continued from Page one.)
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eupation of some point, will be de-
cided uron.
About 10 days ago, the government
coufdentially notified the Powers OF
the cessation of Ottoman rule in T'ri-
poll and Cyrenaica but the official
proclamation Of an exaction to italy
has been delayed as Premier San
Guliano wishes this communication to
be preceded by such military opera
ton on the part CT Italy as viii dem
onstrate her effectual possession, or
the withdrawal of the enemy, thus ne
knoWledging incapacity to hold her
position.
officers of the Italian troops report
great cruelty on the part of the Arabs
toward the wounded Italians. These
victims. il is said are ruthlessly kill
ed. robbed and stripped of their cloth
ing In some instances fingers have
been cut off in order that the tribes
men might more quickly obtain the
rings which the victims Wore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Parole Sought for Ruef.

y movement is under way to secure a
parole for Abe Ruef. the convicted San
Francisco CRATER. now serving a SEN
tenee of fourteen years. after having
maintained a defense that consumed
many months. This suggests that the
courts and pardoning officers who are
importuned to show clemency for inn
prisoned men should take into account
the trouble they may have given the state
in resisting arrest and conviction. Some
of the prolonged trials. that cost large
sums of money might be greatly shortened
if it were made known that the privilege
of probation or parole would be made
contingent upon confession There would
be no risk of inducing an innocent man
to declare himself guilty for the sake
of getting free promptly. On the other
hand. If it were assured that stubborn
resistance would lessen the chances OF
leniency after conviction many guilty
man would cut short his defense in the
hope of earning parole. The curtailment
of criminal court proceedings is TO be
sought by every legitimate means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Aaueduct Bridge.

A familiar story is told in the report
made to the War Department by Col.
Langftt regarding the condition of the
piers OF the Aqueduct bridge. The officer
states, a result of divers examina-
ton. that repairs are necessary to pro-
tett the piers from deterioration. several
cavitios having been found that REQUIRE
TO be filled. No apprehension is expressed
OF the development of a dangerous con0i-
ton, but il Is obvious from this report,
as ii has been in fact plain for a good
many years. that the Aqueduct bridge
should be replaced b. All entirely new
structure. The repairs that are now in
progress are only of a temporary charac-
ter, designed to continue the use OF this
bridge as long as possible. Three of the
original piers have been entirely replaced,
and the others are preserved in use only
IA frequent and costly repairs. Enough
has been spent on the .Aqueduct bridge
from time 10 time in the patching up OF
defects 10 pay a large part of the cost
OF modern structure, ca-able of carry
ing all the traffic possible at that point
without the least danger. The local con-
ditipuS are ideal for single span bridge
% cantilever or suspension type, with
oJt the use OF piers. which at this point of
The river are necessarily exposed to a Sc
NFre securing action OF current that at
r'f1eS races at dangerous pace from
The narrow gorge above TO the broad
stream below. Congress has been in
formed OF these conditions repeated!
but with a mistaken notion of economy
has failed to act, prefeTring to patch up
tho old bridge from time TO time This
policT Of procrastinatlon should now be
hanged, and the Potomac SPAWNED at the
important point by a commodious, safe
and attractively designed structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

scraps may adhere. / want only such
baskets as fully disclose their contents
and discharge them when shaken"
James obeyed. He thumped the solid
bottoms. pressed the wicker sides. turned
the baskets upside down and rolled them
about with his foot. AS a test. he tore
up q copy of the New York American
which he had in his pocket and scattered
the pieces in one Of the receptacles. When
he turned It end for end, every piece
came out. THE baskets. too, are nor
NAL, sir / should trust any refuse of the
paper kind in them"
James" said the master, with an air
he seldom employed with his servant,
you are to understand I have no suspi-
cions Of the landlord. But We must be
careful. You remember our unhappy eX-
perience with waste baskets several years
ago. didn't know but that some enemy.
advised of our coming might have. with
out the landlords knowledge fixed our
quarters and prepared to let himself into
our secrets. Be on double guard during
this visit. A mishap this time might cost
me dearly. Next year I hope to pick a
President of the United States. and let
tiers to me now have an unusual value
"If / might say word on the suo1ect'
sir"
Certainly. Let's have it"
why would ii not be well to invent a
small contraption TO consume our litter
while we are travelling? Don't trust any
longer to strange waste baskets IN
strange quarters far from home"
An excellent suggestion. Have you An
inventive turn"
For your sake, sir, I'll try my hand
after We get back to New York.
DO; and if you can extend the uses of
the machine so as to consume along
with our litter a few of my enemies. your
reward, in money and otherwise. shall be
the greater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
A New Patent Office Needed.

Commissioner Moore'S report on the
condition of the pa Office should ar
rest the attention of Congress without
Fail He describes the quarters occupied
ny his bureau in terms that should arouse
apprehension in the eyes OF all legisla-
tors. The building has been pronounced
unsafe by the District fire department
and by other officials. wbf'e army engi-
neers have declared that the walls should
he relieved from the great weight which
they now cary. The patent office has
grown until 1t Is one OF the busiest and
most important branches of the govern
ment. It once was we'll housed in the
east wing of the Interior Department
building but at the present time it occu-
pies the whole Of that structure. with an
overflow of the models into a storn ge
house and with the whole building con-
gested until it is marve' that the high
standard which characterizes this bureau
has been main aimed. Many of the rooms
are wretchedly lighted and ventilated.
and it is a wonder that the work can be
carried on at all. The priceless records
are packed into inaccessible corners and
stored in d manner to invite destruction.
with a minimum of facility in their con-
sIIltation.
II is appalling to think of what fire
would do in that building. such fire, for
example, as that which swept through 1t
thirty-three years ago and required for
Its extinguishment the assistance OF
steamers from Baltimore. In view of the
property values represented by the pat
ent records 1t is little short OF criminal
TO leave them exposed as they are. Con-
sideration for the welfare of the human
should dictate immediate action TO re-
We've the conditions. The commission
er suggests that provision be made with
OFT further delay for the erection OF
new building for the patent Office. and
proposes that suitable private quarters
be rented for i, pending the remodeling
OF the old structure. to be used later Tor
the housing of the various detached In
terror Department services. such as the
reclamation service and the bureau of
mines. which are developing and which
need better quarters than those now pro-
vided for them.
The United states should rent no build
irgs for the housing of its offices save
these that are needed to meet emergen-
cies or to provide accommodations while
y. Tnlanent quarters being erected.
The ease of the patent Office is more or
loss typical OF conditions here in Wash
ingtOn with respect to the building equip
rent Many of the departments and bu-
reaus have outgrown their original quar-
tors and are now suffering in congestion
within them or scattered IN outside
houses to the disadvantage of the public
service IN excellent beginning on the
work OF relieving these conditions might
BE-. ntId1 in the case of the patent office
at this next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

From the Concord Evening Monitor.
Another lesson in geography: GIeas
Britain Is making war upon the AoorS
In the Dihong river country.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sherman himself couldn't nave deni i'eu
is doing it right now.
From the Detroit Journal.
The Arabs are preparing for holy war,
uhich promises q heaven of time.
From the Los Angeles Express.
About the time we get the TWIST Out OF
our tongues from trying to pronounce
those Chinese names, along VIII come
another South American revolution de-
manding recognition.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Ielesrspo.
Between the devil and the deep sea-
illustrates the position Of poor. Persia at
present, with Russia threatening her in
the north and England doing the same in
the south. .---------.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

ington, gaveI in hand. when the conven-
tion meets. II New York should develop
a favorite son between now and conven-
ton time, q few hours Of railroad travel
will put him and his friends on the scene.
Baltimore should be chosen. It has
been a long time since she entertained
such body The country west Of the
AlIeghenies has been monopolizing these
convention favors since the war. and &C
quitting itself well Of its undertakings. 1t
must be confessed. Chicago. Cincinnati.
st. Louis. Minneapolis. Kansas City and
Denver have upheld the reputation OF
that great section for enterprise and
push.
But this good time to "conne across
the mountain range. Let the east be
again. She, too. has been
making progress. and would be f1ttingly
recognized in the selection Of the Mary
land metropolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
A Statesman in Cautious Mood.

The rotund gentleman. rudy OF face
and short Of vision, examined with care
the suite 10 which he had been assigned
at the Michigan spa. He squinted through
hts glasses at the walls. thumped with his
umbrella on the floors. peered through the
windows to note the outside surroundings,
and took general stock OF where he was
at" Evidently he was anxious and
seeking the fullest INFORMATION.
Everything seems all right. James, but
AZ yours is a keener eye than mine and
nicer touch go through these rooms and
see that there are no wires leading to any
recording machines. or other eontrivances
for betraying secrets
James went over the rooms with skill,
bringing his optics 10 bear on every nook
and corner. and pressing the carpets with
his generous al owance OF shoe-leather
In my judgment. you are safe. sir. on
that score. Things are normal"
Now. James, examine the waste bas-
Eets. See II there are any false bottoms
Or rough SIDES to which in the emptyins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Potomac Park.

Col Cosby's statements before the
Georgetown Citizens Association Monday
evening regarding the prospective detel-
opment of Potomac Park give promise
of a most satisfactory use of the res
ervation for public pleasure and recrea-
ton. He hopes to see established there,
through congressional appropriation,
great stadium where athletic contests OF
all sorts might be held. bringing to WASH
ington. for example, the annual foot ball
match between the military and naval
academy teams. which could be more
appropriately played here than In any
other city.
Various commendable suggestions have
been made from time to time looking to
the utilization of the Potomac Park area.
There has been decided public opposition
to one plan, however to esta biish in the
park a model military post representative
of all branches of the service. This res
ervation was specifically created by act
of Congress as pleasure ground for
the people, and nothing should be per-
mitted to develop in connection with 1t
that in the least degree infringes upon
this prescribed popular right. There is
plenty of room for a stadium. especially
in the lower part of the park. below the
bridges. When that section is fully de-
veloped and made accessible by mea IS of
roads and walks Potomac Park VIII be
unsurpassed in the world for Access ible
area and landscape features. But even
SO it will be necessary TO give the people
specific incentives for visiting it, for,
great as is the general attractiveness Of
such an outdoor space, there must be
particu'ar reasons to appeal to the ma
iority OF persons to use IT.
Washington is destined TO become the
pre-eminent park city. With the Mall,
Soldiers Home, Potomac, Rock Creek
and Geological parks, and with the sma /
er reservations in different parts of the
District, the capital is exceptionally but
not too we'll provided with b. ca hiag
spaces and recreation grounds, offering a
wide range of scenery and attractive ess.
Some of them have interesting bull -ings
set within them, another has a stea ! y
developing collection of rare animals,
some have forest growths of great
beauty, while Potomac Park remains still
tunities in the combination of land and
water to offer the most pleasing pictures
10 the eye when the trees have gIoTn
and the space is worked out un .er intel
lisent direction. The enthusiasm w..ich
Col Cosby manifests in his attitude
toward this reservation is a most 6. att
flying sign of early progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Fire in the Triangle.

Fridays fire. which destroyed large
stable building in the immediate neigh
borhood of the Municipal building,
emphasizes the urgency of the govern
ment taking without further delay all OF
the land within the Mal1-Avenue triangle
for purposes Of public construction. To
a very large extent this land is occupied,
where not actually used as sites for pub
lie buildings already. by class Of build
ings of a comparatively high fire risk
There are numerous stables and several
mills. warehouses; commission houses and
establishments of a character to offer an
especially high percentage Of danger.
Under the present policy Of taking build
ing sites one at time, or. as In the case
of the three department building enter
prise in comparatively small sections. the
triangle viii from time to time be filled
up with public structures. closely neigh
bored by undesirable and even menacing
conditions. If under some such measure
as the Hepburn bill all the land between
the Avenue and the Mall were immediate
ly taken it would be possible to 'ocate the
public structures within park settings, and
gerous surroundings
Inc government mas nOW IdhSh Ohc
square for the Post Office Department.
the square Immediately adjoining 1t for
repair building, which has never been
erected: anothe~ square for the District
Municipal building and five squares In
one lot for two or three buildings forming
single group, one Of them possibly to
be placed upon the Mall. If Congress con-
sents to further invasion Of this space
for pub ic construction purposes. 1t is
req sonably to be expected that from time
to time other SQUARES viii be taken. al
ways chosen with reference to their then
desra bility, leaving a slowly diminish
ing remainder of undesirable property
packed away between the wall of attract
i've public structures and the park. Is
it to be the design Of the government
thus to preserve an unsightiy, possibly
fire-spreo ding neighborhood in the closest
relationship to some of the capita's most
important and expensive buildings and i'm
media tely adjoining one of its largest
parks?