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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

shall Street, which is the duty required
of the City Engineer, but not to make
a survey of the lot. In fact, Mr. Boil.
Ing stated that such a survey could not
be made without having in hand all the
records and deeds Of conveyance to tho
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03

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light: central location. Phone Madi-
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-03
Dnr Sale.

FOR WAGONS. GO TO RICHARDSON
BROS. 6l5 Brook Avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
APPEAL MIsCoNsTRUED.
Turkey Wanted Atrocities Stopped,
But No Mediation.

Washington. Nov. S.-Misconstruotion
of the appeal made by Turkey to the
American government for intervention
at Tripon resulted in the issuing of u
statement, today, by Youssouf Zia
Pasha. the Turkish ambassador, de-
claling that Turkey had no wish that
the United States should act as me
da;ar % end the Turco- Italian war
",rhe call which the embassy made on
the Washington government. October !.
had for its object to request the state
department to intervene in order to bring
about a cessation of the atrocities COM
mtted BY the enemy against womea
children and the defeneeless population
of Tripeii" said the ambassador. This
appeal did not imply in any form what
ever request for mediation as has been
reported in some quarters
Further official denials from the Itai-
ian government of the rumored atrocities
by Italian troops at TripoH were given
out today, through the Italian embassy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
PHILADELPHIA.
indepe ndent Republican Defeats the
Regular by Only 1884.

Philadelphia, Nov. SIN one of the
most bitterly fought elections in the
history of Philadelphia, Rudolph
Blankenburg, Independent Republican.
yesterday, defeated George II. Earle,
Jr., the Republican organization eandi-
date for mayor by the small plural
ity of 1854. The normal Republican
majority is between $4,000 and 100000.
The eloseness of the vote was due
to several causes. the main one being
the bitter fight at the primaries be-
tween Earle and William S. Ware, in
which the former won out by a large
majority. The scores caused by this
fight had not healed, judging from the
vote which the downtown wards, those
controlled by Ware gave to the reform
candidate.
The reform element elected two
police magistrates and will
have at least 40 members in councils
The total unofficial figures for mayor
ere:
Blankerburg, Fusion, 13i.4S6; Earle
Republican, 130,122; Charles Sehl. So
cialist, 1854 James j. Patton, Pro-
gressive, 252,
The victorious mayoralty candidate
has been in the forefront of reform
movements in Pennsylvania and Phil
adelphia for more than 80 years. He
fought NJ. S. Quay at every opportun-
ity. Mr.. Blankenburg was born in Al
bany IS years ago. United States Sen
ator Penrose supported Earle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
KENTUCKY.

Louisville, KY Nov. S.-After four
years of Republican rule Kentucky
awoke this morning to find that her
voters gave majorities, yesterday, to
practically all the Democratic candi-
dates in the state
James b. McCreary. governor of
Kentucky SO years ago, has been re-
elected at the age of 70 years by q
majority ranging over 10000. His OPP
ponent was Judge Edward c. 0Rear.
The Legislature in joint assembly
will have "a Democratic majority. prob
ably of 50, assuring the election OF
Congressman Ollie James. Democrat,
to the L. S. Senate as successor OF
Senator Thomas Paynter. James is
the nominee of the state Democratic
primary.
The city of Lexington voted to adopt
the commission form of government
two years hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09

3 F. .rfH
! Providence; treasurer general. Walter a,
feed Of Gloucester: attorney general.
Herbert A Rice of Providence.
In the incoming General Assembly
there will be SO Republican senator's, five
Democratic senators. II Republicans, /,
democrats and one Socialist in the
House.
Rhode Island will, after next year.
hold biennial elections as the PROPOSE
tioE was accepted by considerably
more than the three fifths vote re-
quired With the acceptance of the
matter Massachusetts Is the only re-
naming state to hold annual elections.
Former Alderman r. p. Daignault,
Democrat, was elected mayor of Woon-
socket by plurality of 500 over
Norbert Ceeelles. Republican. Mayor
Rattey, Democrat, was reelected may
or of Central Falls and Mayor Sulli-
van was returned to office in Cranston,
The big shore resort went wet aft
en- lively day in getting out the vote.
One town, West Greenwich, changed
from the wet to dry column.
a mistake which was discovered in
the board of canvassers, gives Mayor
Henry Fletcher a plurality of IA votes
for reelection over Alderman Joseph
II. Gainor. the Democratic candidate,
who on the face of early returns haG
a meagre majority of three votes. The
board will continue the recount Al
herman Gaynor would not cuncede his
defeat, tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
Tho Axe and Poultry.

While the axe is an important factor
in the keeping of poultry, Ia some
cases it is not used often enough
Sometimes a sick fowl is dectored
ane fused with. whereas IL the axe
were used at once the fowl would have
been spared suffering and the owners
time would have been saved 1t Is
true that some birds recover under
treatment, but there is always danger
of recurrence of the trouble; or,
what is worse. the descendants of that
fowl are weak in that special way and
are liable to the same disease.
1t sometimes happens that although
the axe is used in the end, immediate
action may be put off from day to day
in the case of some fowl that has no
contagious or deadly disease, yet is
an unpleasant sight, or misery to her
self in a flock or yard. AS for In
stance, one that is partially lame yet
not lame enough but that she can
travel about; or where fowl becomes
egg bound. The quicker that fowls
such as these are killed the better for
themselves and for their owner.
They consume feed they take mp
| room, they are an unpleasant sight,
| and 1t is mistaken kindness to allow
/, them to exist. $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
Sees National Democratic Landslide in
. The Fall of 1912.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. S.--Basing his
opinion upon the results in Massachu-
sets, Kentucky, Ohio and other points
where Democratic candidates were
elected yesterday Governor Judson
Harmon, today. predicted national
Democratic landslide next year.
The elections in Ohio" he said,
SHOW unquestionably that the public
is pleased with the present admins
TRAITOR. the tax reforms that have been
made and the management of state Of
ficers under Democratic sway"
When asked regarding the Cincin-
natl results Mr.. Harmon said:
Il have fought Cor % years of free
Cincinnati from the sway of Repub-
licanism and am certainly delighted to
find that the voters have awakened and
broken the chains that bound her.
Signs of victory for the Democratic
party are evident everywhere. Next
year l predict that this party will win
the national offices. including the Pres
idency. 1t is an endorsement of the
administrative policies and
the labors already performed by that
party
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
ELECTION.
tcontinued from Page oneo


For attorney general-James NJ. Swift
Rep). 20s.7s4; George W. Anderson
tDem1. 1880; Swift's plurality, S2,s9.
outside of the contest for gubernatorial
honors. the chief interest in the election
In Boston was on the question of the re-
call of Mayor John T. Fitzgerald. The
majority of the voters east their ballots
in favor of a recall, but as the number
was less than 80 per cent. of the total
registered vote Mayor Fitzgerald holds
over for another two years.
There were also several interesting
referendum questions decided in outside
cities and towns. Hyde Park voted in
favor of annexation to Boston by a ma
jority of 1877 votes, while Boston ratified
the move by more than $500. Chelsea.
which has been under commission form
of government since the great fire of
April, 1908, rejected a proposition to con-
finue under a commission. Cambridge
refused to accept a new city charter
which was proposed on the ballot.
Returns from all but As towns show
the vote of the minor parties for gov
ernor TO be as follows:
f'os5. Dem Progressive. 2f,511
Carey, Socialist. 1i.sss.
Rand, Prohibition. $40
McGoff, Socialist-Labor. LOS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
EFFECTS OF POISON
Give Keepers of Mrs. Vermilya at Chi
cago Another Scare.

Chicago, Nov. S.-The sudden illness in
the county Jail at Chicago of Mrs, Lou
Use Vermilya, charged with having poi
soned Policeman Arthur Bissonette, with
attempting to commit suicide while I'M
der police guard last week, and suspect
ed of having poisoned nearly score of
other persons, Wednesday, caused the
county officers considerable uneasiness.
II was thought at first she had in some
manner obtained more poison and made
a second attempt on her life, Examina-
ton by physicians, however, indicated
that the sudden nausea and nervous con-
WILSON'S were after-effects of the arsenic
taken, Saturday. BY nightfall she had
recovered to a considerable extent.
Detectives seeking evidence Tor Coroner
Hoffman, tonight. reported that Mrs
Vermilya, subsequent to the death OF
her first husband. collected $1,000 from a
fraternal insurance order; after the
death of Vermilya she collected $1,000
that the widow had acted as insurance
solicitor for fraternal companies in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
MARYLAND.
Second Republican Governor Elected
Since the Civil War.

Baltimore, Nov. S.-Witli complete
unofficial returns from Baltimore, ana
practically all parts of the state
heard from, the election of Phillips Lee
Goldsborough, Rep, candidate for gov
cruor. over State Senator Arthur I.
ttorman, Dem, has been established.
Mr.. Goldsborough' plurality, IL is es-
timated, will be between 300 and 5ooo.
Both houses of the Legislature VIII De
Democratic by safe majorities.
The amendment disfranchising the
Negro was Gecisively defeated.
Mr.. Goldsborough, who is the col
hector of internal revenue for the
MARYLAND district, is the second Re
publican to be elected governor of this
state since the Civil War
Mr.. ,;oldsborough's running mates
on the ticket, Norris A Soper Tor at
torney general, and John II. Cunning
ham for comptroller, probably are
elected
The constitutional amendment pro-
viding for the disfranchisement OF the
Negro appears to be decisiveiy de-
feated.
The probabilities are that the Legs
laturc in both its branches Will con-
tinue to be controlled by the Demo-
Gratis.
In Baltimore the Republicans elect
ed the attorney and the sheriff with
good prospects of carrying several OF
the other county offices
Thomas f. McNulty, who ran as an
independent candidate for sherlI,
seems to have divided the Democratic
vote with his Democratic opponent, j.
Albert Hughes, enabling Theodore
Wais. Republican, TO win by good
plurality 1t was McNulty who pre-
c.pitated the grand jury investigation
into the recent primaries. resulting in
the presentment of nearly 300 election
officials for alleged frauds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
FIRE SWEEPS HANkoW.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

crcasing in volume. There is much
open revolutionary talk among tile I'm
perjalisfs.
Foreigners who have not been given
the opportunity of witnessing the en-
gagelnents except at distance, are
hearing horrifying stories of brutal
ity The Imperialists have hanged
men. and, failing to strangle them,
tortured them to death. prodded them
with bayonets or crushed them with
Stones. The outrages against women
cannot be told. Red Cross bearers
have been killed or wounded Soldiers
on both sides have slaughtered their
wounded enemies.
- II was ascertained. last night, that
Yuan Shi kai is in this neighborhood.
but he, is keeping his presence hid
den. II is suspected that he went
aboard a British gunboat and it is re-
ported that lie has been interviewing
Republican leaders secretly. a thou
sand revolutionary soldiers from HUI
Nan reached Wu-Chang, yesterday.
AT I-Chang and other river ports the
Republicans are collecting their GUS
toms duties. Consular reports from l.
Chang say that refugees from Chung
King in Sze-Chuen province are bound
fhitller. Secret societies, it is report
ed. are gaining control in Sze-Chuen
The mobs at Kiu-Kiang are violent
The revolutionaries Communicated a
British tug which was proceeding up
river with two lighters of coal. 1t
was suspected that the coal was des-
tined for Admiral Sah's fleet. Brit
ish gunboat made a demand for the
captured boats, which were afterward
restored to the revolutionists.
Two thousand trained soldiers have
arrived from the Poiang district
Ixiang-Si A night or two ago the forts
sank an Imperialist gunboat, which
was seeking to pass down the river.
accompanied by torpedo boats. The
latter escaped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
GOV. Foss is CONGRATULATED
BY Lieut.. Gov. rockingham and Other
Members of Executive Council.

Boston, Nov. S.-The political hatch
e. was buried. today, temporarily at
leas.. in the executive department OF
tie State House, where Gov. Foss was
congratulated by his opponent, Lieut.
Coy. Louis \. rockingham, and other
members of the Executive Council
who fought him bitterly, both in and
out of the Executive chamber.
The truce extended to the consider
alton of the Governors nominations
which occasioned such an earnest bat
tie a week ago, SO no action was TAX
en- on the name of Prof. Garrett Drop
pers for railroad commissioner ana
others of the Governors selections.
The Governor sent in one appoint
ment. that of Former Rep. Thomas z.
Riley of Maiden, as justice for "a dis
trict court. The Council confirmed the
appointment of NJ. j. Greed as clerk
OF the South Boston court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
"THE MOTHER OF PEACE"
Sec. Knox So Styles America at Ban
quet at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Nov. S.-iiailing Ameri-
ca as THE mother of peace the third
annual conference OF the Society for
the Judicial Settlement of Internal
tional Disputes ended tonight, with an
elaborate banquet at which Secretary
of State Knox was the principal
speaker. Among the guests were Mrs.
William Howard Taft and Miss Helen
Taft. wife and daughter of President
Taft, who is honorary president of the
society. Former United States Sen
ator Joseph e. Foraker acted as toast
master.
Mr.. Knox spoke on the arbitration
treaties between the United States and
Great Britain and the United States
and France.
The election of officers, today, result
ea as follows:
President, Simon L. Baldwin, Conn,
vice president, Joseph Choate, New
York: secretary, Theodore Marburg
Baltimore: treasurer. ]. G. Schmidlapp
Cincinnati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
-
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

For pulling the nose of Judge George
q. Dodd, jury in the circuit court at
Kansas City, Mo. decided. Wednesday
night, that Judge Charles l.. Moss must
pay $50 Judge Dodd asked $4,000, but
the jury believed $40 actual aud $40
punitive damages enough.
Tho airship Akron probably will not
attempt TO cross the Atlantic until
next year This decision was announc-
ed. "Wednesday night ut New York By
Melvin Nanirnan. The reason given Is
that the preliminary flight, last Satur-
day, demonstrated the necessity of IN
stating a third engine, as originally
planned.
An attempt was made to blow up a
pullman car attached to wcstbound
Southern Pacific passenger train at
the Union depot in I'll Paso, Tex, about
10 p NJ. Wednesday. A bomb about
one foot long, wrapped With straw
was exploded under the middle of the
car. which was filed with passengers
en- route to California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
LITTLE INDICATION
AS to National Issues Shown by the
Recent Elections.

New York. Nov s.-The election re-
suits of Yesterday offered little real IN
dcation to political observers in Wash
ington as 10 the sentiment on national
issues throughout the contested states.
The selection of five members of Con
gress TO fill vacancies furnished no great
surprises
While no statement was made by w.
l.. Houser or other leaders in the Pro-
gressiHe Republican campaign headquar-
tiers, men active ia that organization pro-
fessed TO see material gain in Progress
sive sentiment in the selection of a Re
publican Legislature in New York and
IN the reelection of Gov Foss, Demo-
, crat, in tariff fight in Massachusetts
| AT regular Republican headquarters
| consolation was drawn from the New
/, York and New Jersey legislative returns
as indicating the number OF hold-over
Republican legislators for the 1914 SEES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
BASEBALL NOTES.

Negotiations were completed in New
York, Wednesday, for the sale of half
interest in the Newark Club of the East
ern Baseball League TO George l.. Solo
mon, a New York manufacturer 1t was
announced that Henry Clay Smith Of
Chicago, parts with his interest in the
club, but McGinnity remains as partner
and as manager of the team The price
was not announced.
The sale of Left Fielder Strecter Of
the Kalamazoo Baseball Club to the
Rochester Eastern League club was an
Wednesday. at Kalamazoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
RHODE ISLAND.
Republican Victory Overwhelming
Pothier Given Fourth Term.


Providence, 4. l., Nov. S.-Repubiican
government in Rhode Island vas given
an overwhelming endorsement at the
state election, yesterday, as shown by
returns completed. early today. Every
member of the Republican state ticket
was elected and the number of Demo-
Gratis in the Legislature of next year Will
be greatly reduced.
BY the election of Governor Aram j.
Pothier of Woonsocket. the state gives
a Governor a fourth term for the hrs.
time In AZ years, Governor Pothier re-
ceived 1886 votes to SOaV for Lewis ..
Waterman, the Democratic standard
bearer. a plurality of 1856
Others elected on the state ticket are
Lieut.. Gov Zenas w. Bliss of Cranston
secretary Of state j. Fred Parker OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
NEW MEXICO.
Returns About Half in and Both Side;
Claiming the Victory.

Albuquerque. \. NJ. Nov. Son the
face of complete returns from about
one half of the election district of the
state and estimates on the balance.
Democrats claim the election of Nc
Donald for governor and the entire
Democratic State and Congressional
ticket by majorities estimated at 400
Republican managers decline to
concede their defeat Every Repubf-
can county heard from thus far show
reduced majorties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
SPORTING NOTES.

Eugene Tremblay, lightweight
champion wrestler of the world. had
his shoulders pressed 10 the mat for
the first time in two years In match
with Kilonis, the Greek welterweight
champion of America. Wednesday
night, at Montreal. Kilonis won the
second fall from Tremblay after 6
minutes and 80 seconds wrestling
The French Canadian boy, however
captured the first and third falls. the
first in 30 minutes and the third In 10
minutes. % seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09

MIS- ISSIPPI.

Jackson Miss. Nov. S.-F'urther re-
turns. early today. from yesterdays
election indicate that Theodore g.
Bilbo, Democratic candidate for lieu
tenant governor. will not lead his OPP
ponent, James T. Lester, Socialist. by
more than 5000 out of 10000 to $4,000
votes polled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
OHIO.

Cincinnati, Nov S.-Complete re-
turns for mayor at yesterdays cleo
ton show that Henry T. Hunt, Dem.
received plurality of 1898. With
Hunt every man on the Democratic
ticket has been elected.
Miss Edith Campbell MAS elected
member at large of the School Board,
the first time woman has held such
an office in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
-------------
CALIFORNIA.

Sacramento, Calf. NOV. S-Sacra
mento stepped into the ranks of cities
having the commission form of gov
eminent as a result of the municipal
election, yesterday. The new charter
was adopted by majority of IS out
of total vote of more than S0U0.
Mayor NJ. r. Beard. Dem. was re-
elected with a plurality of 374 over Al
len W. Stuart, Socialist. He will serve
until the new charter takes effect,
which will be next July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
A Third Arrest Made.

New York. Nov. S.--A third arrest IN
the case was made in Brooklyn. tonight.
when Inspector MeQuillan took into Gus
tody Eugene Yates. salesman. on
charges similar to those pressed againss
orrf and Atkin. lie viii be given hear
ing tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
Castro Is Report
ed Assassinated.

Bordeaux. Nov S,-Passengers on the
steamship Perou which arrived here, to-
day, from Venezuelan ports, report tina;
ex-President Castro has been assassi-
mated III Venezuela by his own partisans,
who were enraged at his hard treatment
of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09

FOO CHOW HAS FALLEN.
Rebels Capture city-Foreisners Safe
Tartar General hssassinated.

Foo Chow Nov. Foo Chow has
fallen into the hands of the rebels aft
or short resistance. The viceroy and
Tartar general have escaped. All the
foreigners are safe and well protected.
Foo Chow is one of the treaty ports,
capital of the province OF Fokien. The
population, inclusive of Nan-Ta,
large suburb and European quarter,
is estimated at 100000.
Annoy. Nov. 8.-The Tartar general
Of Foochow. according to reports, was
assassinated, last night.
Taotai' Chang has arrived at Amy
on the gunboat Yuan KAT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09
Needle Books Given AWAY.

A most useful little present, in.
dispensable to every housekeeper. q
needle book, containing forty of the
best needles made, will be sent free to
any address. with your request for
this needle book, enclose a yellow wrap
Per from a bottle of IL. FL Atwood s
medicine, stating your experience or
opinion Of the remedy. Write today
to the L. F. Medicine Co.. Portland,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09

towing Indicate wide gains by both
Democrats and Socialists
The Socialist gains were made large
ly in the mining camps. Eureka, Mur-
ray, Mammoth and Stockton electing
Socialist officers. They also gained
councilmen in several other towns. in
GLIDING Bingham. In Ogden the nor
NAL Republican majority was MAIN
tained
The election in Salt Lake city IN
" hieh the Citizens Non-p partisan party,
headed by Samuel c.. Park, won a
sweeping victory. was fought out on
purely local issues. the Citizens candi-
dates being opposed by the American
and Anti Mormon ticket.
Salt Lake City. Utah. Nov. S.-BN the
landslide which, Yesterday. overturned
American party rule in Salt Lake
City. the Citizens Non-partisan party
gains the opportunity of being the first
to set in motion new scheme Of gov
eminent here-the commission plan.
BY majority of 4l46 the entire CIT
izen ticket was carried into office. The
vote for mayor was: Park, l1,oel'
Brandford. 10. 9i5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-09

rural districts near Crystal Lake, III.
and that Undertaken c. Y. Boysen,
whose name has been linked with that
of Mrs. Nefmilya by many witnesses ia
the investigation. had suffered with
stomach disorders after eating at the
Sermilya house