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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
To Prevent Further Action
By George ". Glover
In Attempt 10 Have Mothers
viii Declared Void.
Sons OF Church Leader ALLEGED 10
Have Signed Agreement.

Concord, n. H.. Feb. ia bill in
equity, having the intent Of enjoining
George w. Glover from proceeding fur
ther in his legal action to have de-
clared void the will of his mother, the
founder of the Christian Science
church. was filed in the superior court
here late today by counsel for Henry
NJ. Baker. executor of the estate of the
late Mary Baker G.. Eddy and descend
ant and a hearing was asked on the bill
for Feb. 2l.
The bill is sked on the grounds that
George 3. GloFer, with DIR. Foster Ed
dy, previous to their mothers death.
signed an Igreement to forego all
rights to any part of Mrs. Eddy's
property on her death in return for
considerable sum paid to them at the
time. Following Mrs. Eddy's death.
however, proceedings were brought in
their name to have the will declared
illegal inasmuch as ii gave the residue
of the estate to the Christian Science
church, the amount being. it Is claim
cd far beyond the $4,000 or $2500 an
nual revenue permitted in such be-
quests by law.
The bill is as follows:
THE descendants pray that the
plaintiff, pursuant to his covenant, be
ordered and commanded to dismiss the
present bill brought by him and to
assent to and sign all requests. cita-
tions and proceedings either in or out
Of court, necessary or convenient to
AIRY out. confirm and give effect to all
and each of the releases. agreements,
covenants and acknowledgements con-
tanned in the plaintiffs deeds as the
same are set forth in said answer.
The descendant further petitions
the court that the plaintiff. George w.
Glover. and his managing attorney.
William f. Chandler. be strictly en-
joined and commanded not to bring,
maintain or prosecute any other pro-
ceedings- in-this or-apY other court re-
lating to any alleged claim of interest
as heirs at law in Mary Baker G. Ed
dy's estate or do any other act in vio-
lation of the covenant hereinbefore set
out"
The bill was filed by the law firm
Streeter &: Hollis and S. J. Elder.
counsel for H. NJ. Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
Conditions and General Force asst.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE great
area of high pressure and low temper
atures that has occupied New England
for the last few days las begun to give
way In The West an off shoot from
the New Mexico disturbance OF
"Wednesday evening has moved to
Missouri producing most diverse
weather conditions This rain area
will spread eastward during Friday
and include the middle Atlantic states.
The weather Saturday will be unset
tied, probably with rain or snow in
Now England and portions of the mid
die Atlantic states, 1t will be warmer
in Atlantic coast districts Friday and
SATURDAY,.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
SMALL HOTEL BURNED,
The Mid-Ocean House. Isle of Shoals,
Goes Up in Smoke.

Portsmouth,. n H.. Feb. l6.-Nhen
daylight came today. observers on the
mainland were able to determine that
the fire on Smutty Nose island, one
of the Isles of Shoals last night. had
destroyed the Mid-Ocean house. Il
small hotel. The fire was plainly visi
BE from the mainland last night and
although 1t was thought that the Mid
Ocean house was burning. it was not
until daylight that the belief changed
to certainty The loss is estimated at
about $4,000. No one has come ashore
from the island today and the cause
of the fire is not known here.
Smuttv Nose island is about 10 miles
off of this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
Referendum for Augusta Measure.

Representative Davies of Yarmouth
introduced Amendment \ to the DIT
placing the Augusta fire department
under Civil Service reform, the amend
mcnt providing for referendum vote
of the citizens of Augusta upon the
measure ON motion of Representative
Williamson of Augusta the consider
alton Of the bill and amendment was
assigned t. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17

Rear Admiral Arthur p. Nazro. L. >.
N, (retired), died suddenly of apoplexy
at his home in Jamaica Plain Thurs
day. Rear Admiral Nazro was COM
mandant at Cavite, Philippine Islands
for two years. While there his health
began to fail and in March 1910, he
was retired from the navy. having
reached the age limit. For three years
he was attached to the Boston navy
yard staff. Rear Admiral Nazro was
born In Wisconsin in 1S4S, but remov-
ed to Boston at an early age. He was
twice married. his second wife, Mrs.
Mary L. Goodwin Nazro and two chill
stlFen by the former marriage. Arthur B.
Nazro of Boston and Mrs. Katherine
Simons. wife of Lieut.. Mailey Hale
Simons of Guantanamo, Cuba, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
New Draft for State Park.

Tho committee on State lands and
STATE roads Thursday morning re-
ported ought to pass in new draft
unoH tho resolve for the Improvement
ct the state land opposite the State
House. lying between state street on
the west and the location of the Maine
Central Railroad Co on the east.
The pew draft reduces the appropri-
alton from $4,000 to $500 and provides
for the appropriation by the State OF
s2000 in 1911 and $500 in 1912 instead of
$1,000 for each of the two years as pro-
Vidcd in the original draft of the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17

London, Feb. 16.-Thc relations ot
Russia and China are strained to the
breaking point Russia today notified
the governments of Great Britain.
France and Germany OF her intention
to make a military demonstration on
the Russo-Chinese frontier, owing to
Chinas persistent violation of the St
Petersburg treats. of 1881.
Russian troops will be sent forth
with to the district of Hi and the ex-
tent of the demonstration, it is added
in the diplomatic note. Will depend en-
tirely upon the attitude assumed by
China.
The vital questions involved are free
trade in Mongolia, the extra terrific
rial rights of Russians in China and
the establishment of Russian consu-
late at Kobdo. Mongolia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
Division Over Hancock Division.

When the adverse majority reports
and the favorable minority reports
from the committee on counties upon
the setting off of Stonington and Isle
au Haut from the county of Hancock
and their annexation to the county of
Knox came before the House both re-
ports We're tabled upon motion of Rep
resentativc Peters of Ellsworth. This
means that the whole matter will have
To be fought out on the floor of the
House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
FIVE LEADING STUDENTS.
U. Of M. Men Elected to Senior Hon.
orary Society.

Orono. Me-, Feb. 16.-The names of
the five members of the Senior class
of University of Maine whose stand
ing was the highest for the first three
and 4 half years of their course and
who have been elected to Phi Kappa
Phi, the Senior honorary society were
announced today. They are DantOn
Hamlin of Orono: Lewis \. Keen.
Soutl, Paris; Horace n. Lee, Green
wood. Mass; Earle 0. Whittier. Farm
ington. and Annie II. Gilbert, Old
Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
AUBURN MAN KILLED.
Second Victim Of Trains in That City
Within Twelve Hours.

Auburn. Me. Feb. 16.-Peter Paradis
of II Mill street. Auburn % years old.
WAS killed today by the 7.20 A. NJ.
tory of +. Z. Conant & Co, where he
worker, making tie second victim of
the trains in this city within II hours.
In endeavoring to escape the shifting
engine, from which there was no dan
ger. he stepped in .frents of the pas
scrger train. a wiGoW survives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW-WARMER,

Washington Feb. lG-Forecast for
New England Warmer Friday with
rain on the coast and snow or rain in
tie interior by Friday night; Satur-
day snow or rain; increasing south to
east winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17

resubmission question Mr.. Pattanga1l
WAS ungracious enough after the de-
bate had ended to characterize it as Il
Republican caucus and suggest t:lat
after the Republican caucus had dis
solved the yea and nay vote would be
taken. The resolve after having its two
readings was, under the suspension of
the rules, passed to be engrossed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Feb. l6.-Forecast for Eos-
ton and vicinity: Friday increasing
cloudincss, probably followed by snow
or rain during the night or Saturday;
slowly rising temperature. Moderate
soutnerls. to casterlE winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-17
INCORPORATION LAW.
Legislative Committee Reports upon
Workings Of the System.

The report of Edward F. Gowell of
Berwick. Frank D. Marshall of Port
land, John A. Peters of Ellsworth and
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
NEW YORK HAS DENIAL.
NEGRO PASTOR HANGED
IN A GEORGIA THEATRE

Jackson. Ca. Dec. 15.-Because
OF the disagreeable weather and
fears OF n lynching the sheriff yes
terday hanged Rev. William Turner
In the opera house. II was the first
hanging ever held in a theatre. Tur>
ner was a negro preacher. He con-
fessed to firing the shot which killed
Jesse Singley. a prominent planter,
during a race riot. Friends and rel
atives OF the condemned negro occu-
pied boxes and front seats at the exc
cution. They evaded the rain which
wet a large crowd that waited out
side the playhouse. Ii was compos-
ed Of white persons denied entrance
by the sheriff Yesterday morning
the gallows was erected on the stage
OF the opera house and at noon the
negro was marched to the scene. Be
fore the trap was sprung the negro
confessed that he melted the riot
and that he also fired the shot which
killed Singley. He warned the mem.
and to be advised by the whites. Tur.
ner was influential with his race and,
II is said, melted the negroes to
many acts OF aggression to the
whites. Three OF his sons are in jail
at Atlanta awaiting trial for the
same crime for which their father
was hanged. They were removed to
Atlanta, as they would have been
lynched IL kept there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
Reported American Jew
is to be Treated More
Literally.
KNOX ENTERS DENIAL
But Admits That Negotiations
Are in Progress-lnquiry
on Sugar Rise.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate
foreign relations committee members
today consulted on Jewish passport
legislation plans. An agreement with
Russia is rumored.
The rumor was that tentative>
agreement had been reached by which
Russia was to accord more liberal
treatment to American Jewish citi-
zens in Russia. Secretary Knox denied
an agreement had been reached. but
Indicated negotiations were In prog
ress.
SHOW MAINE EXPLOSION.
President Taft and the cabinet
were given a demonstration in the
cabinet room today how the battle
ship Maine was blown up in Havana
harbor. Rear Admiral vreeland and
Chief Constructor Watt, members Of
the Maine Investigating board. stag
ed the show. A model of the Maine
was placed on q mahogany table and
Taft and his advisers watched close
ly while the naval officers explained.
First the Maine was shown riding at
anchor In the harbor. Suddenly
vreeland pulled string and the
model battleship was a ruined repro
duction of the Maine as 1t lay at
| the bottom.
CONSIDER APPROPRIATIONS.
The house will late this afternoon
consider the urgent deficiency appro-
priation bill.
Representative Mondell Of Wyoming
spoke in opposition to the repeal Of
the Sherman antitrust law.
| The sugar trust" investigating com.
niittee today began an inquiry into the
sugar increase of several cents q
pound last summer.
HARMON DECLINES INVITATION.
| Governor Harmon of Ohio has de-
clined an invitation to attend the
Jackson banquet here jan 8. The
governor assigned no reason. w. ].
Bryan has accepted an invitation and
Is expected to speak at the dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
CRAZY FOR MISS ELKINS;
CHICAGOAN is LOCKED UP

Washington. Dec. 15.-Samuel B.
McHenry, an inventor, who gave his
residence as 434 Orleans street, Chi
cago. was committed to the govern
ment hospital for the insane yester-
day by Jury In the District OF Colum-
bia supreme court. McHenry was
arrested on Nov. IA at the residence
Of Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins. The in
ventor said he called to see Miss
Katherine Elkins. to whom he had
written several hundred letters since
1903, when he said he met her In
the national museum. He had called
at the house once before on a simi-
lar mission. 81 offered Miss Elkins
flying machine as an engagement
present." said McHenry when
brought before the court. Some
girls prefer a diamond ring, but
there is something modern about an
airship. 1 wrote her I would fly
down from Chicago and tie my air
ship to her window sill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
HINES BALKS AT
AN INQUIRY QUESTION

Washington, Dec. 15.-Edward Hines,
the lumberman. was recalled in the
Lorimer investigation today to testify
as to what happened In a private room
IN the Union League club, Chicago,
March 27. 1909. He did not like a
question asked, became belligerent and
demanded that the question be stricken
from the records. The committee's
line of inquiry was stopped on tech
nical grounds. but It was stated Hines
would be called again after the com
mittee's attorneys investigate certain
information"
Nanny" Abrahams, the "bellweth
er" of the Browne democrats In the
illinois legislature, admitted he had
made up his mind to vote for Lorimel
when he learned Browne and othel
democrats intended doing the same
He denied he received money for hii
vote. He also denied he held up his
vote for a day In order to get more
money for his vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
SAN FRANCISCO GRAFT
CASES TO BE REVIVED

San Francisco, Dec. ia reviv-
al of the sensational graft trials
which followed San Franciscos great
fire of 1906, was indicated yester-
day whah Eugene E. Schmitz, depos-
ed mayor, who is under sentence for
extortion, but released by orders OF
the supreme court On technical
grounds, was ordered to prepare for
trial on one of the many bribery in.
dictments pending against him. Both
state and defense were directed to be
ready next week for the setting OF
the actual trial date. For years the
court records have been clogged with
the list of cases pending against
Schmitz. Abraham Ruef, the for.
mer political boss of the city, nog
serving a sentence of IA years in
San Quentin renitentiary, and man.
others. The Schmitz case, it ig de-
clared, was largely responsible for
the adoption of thS constitutional
amendment for the recall of the jH-
dietary In this state. There was con-
siderable excitement at the time of
the supreme courts ruling which re-
suited in court control being made a
political issue in California.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
WOMAN ADMITS AIDING
IN ROBBING POSTOFFICE

st. Louis, Dec. 15.-It became known
last night that Mrs. Minnie Callahan,
in Jail in Kirksville, Mo-. has made a
signed confession to the government
inspectors which has resulted in the
arrest of the persons who are alleged
to have robbed the Kirksville post
Office on the night of Aug. % last. The
four under arrest are Bert L. Burn.
hardt, Charles Skies of Hurland, Mo-,
Hollie B. Sims and Mrs. Callahan. Ac.
cording to Mrs. Callahan's confession,
she stood guard outside the pestoffice
the night of the robbery with loaded
revolver. The work Of the robbers
was made easy, she said, because
there were no electric lights. -Four
pouches were opened and the mail
was taken to a hotel, where 1t was
sorted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
Yesterday in Congress
SENATE.


In session at 2 p. m. Loriuner cleo
ton inquiry nearing an end Louis D.
BrandetS Of Boston. discussing trust
regulation before interstate commerce
committee. urged the competitive sys-
tenn Final hearings before employers
liability commission begun, with rail-
road counsel urging the inclusion of all
Interstate business in the act Oppon-
ents OF parcels post appeared before
postoffice committee. Senator Works OF
California asked investigation of SOL
diers' homes and urged federal care of
confederate veterans. President Taft in
message submitted Maine boards re-
port Bill requiring two wireless oper-
ators on steamers introduced by Senator
Hitchcock OF Nebraska. Lorfmer COM
mittee struck from record Maxwell Ed
gar's testimony that c s. Darrow was
concerned in attempt at bribery. Mon
etary commission held a conference on
state bank examinations. Page bill en-
larging federal aid for agricultural in
struction endorsed at conference. Sen
ator Culberson OF Texas called up his
resolution to aorogate Russian treaty
Debate indicated adoption of house
Russian treaty abrogation resolution be-
fore holidays Adjourned $40 .. m.
until p m Monday.
Met at noon. Miscellaneous bills were
considered. Steel trust trafio agree
ments with southern railroads looked
into by steel investigating committee
Public buildings committee decide to
democratic leaders opposition New
York cotton spectators attacked IN
speech by Representative Helm Of Ala
bama- The bill extending the eight
work was debated Bill passed extend
ing eight-hour law 20 all government
contract work Adjourned at 4:43 D. m
until noon today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
MENINGITIS FATAL
TO A NAVAL CADET

Chicago Dec. 15.-Carl A Musser,
cadet at the United States naval
training station at North Chicago.
died of spinal meningitis today.
Death was hzstsned. according to Of
ficials at the station, by double pneu-
monia Arthur LeMont Welton, also
sick with spinal meningitis for a week,
is reported convalescing. There is
little likelihood of the disease spread,
ing among the 400 cadets in the train.
ing station, according to Commandant
Fallon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
OIL TO START FIRE;
TWO LIVES ARE LOST

Reno, Kan. Dec. 15.-Mrs. l.. c.
Hemphill and her infant were so badly
burned both died. Mrs. Hemphill, car
rying the child in her arms, was light
clothes caught fire. With her clothes
aelaze, the woman ran screaming from
the kitchen. A five-foot stone wall
separated her from a pond of water.
Quickly she threw the child over the
wall into the water, and climbing over
herself. jumped into the pond. The
water extinguished the flames, but not
until mother and child were SO badly
burned that they died shortly after be
ing removed to a hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
RAIL FLAGMAN DIES
SAVING 3 CHILDREN

Hammond. Ind, Dec. 15.-Nicholas
Foster. a railroad crossing tender.
sacrificed his life by saving three chill
dren last evening. Before dying to-
day he said: ut was my duty. 1t
was worth it, The children rushed
under the lowered gate. He dragged
two away, and though he succeeded
in pushing the third to safety, he fell
himself under the approaching engi-
neer's flyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
Seek Arres. Of "charmer.p ~

Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 15.--The au-
thorities in several South Dakota towns
we're notified by the Sioux City police
to arrest Sarah Spears. wanted on a
charge Of obtaining nearly $500 from
Bert Smith, an attache Of the Hawkeye
cub. under false pretenses. Smith
says she promised TO be his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today to noon tomorrow)
Sun sets 40. rises TIA; moon rises
$50 a. m; MON at descending node.
crossing suns path downward; 10 p.
m. planet Mercury apparently station
ary; $50 a. m, moon in conjunction
with Venus. passing from west to east
of the planet. 31k degrees south there
Of; seen near in early morning sky in
east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
FINAL ARGUMENTS IN
THE STOKES CASE

New York, Dec. 15.-Closing argu-
ments in the Stokes case were made
tnday. Attorney Buckner for the pros
ecution denounced Stokes as a ''roue
who had been stung" He said Miss
Conrad was Combination OF a kit
ten and a wild cat" and said there
was no cambric tea business after she
entered"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
MASQUERADE At Rink.

The masquerade held at the roller
skating rink last night was largely
attended and an excellent time was
enjoyed. Many good costumes were
exhibited by the skaters and various
prizes including silver and gold plated
ware. toilet sets and skate tickets
for the ladies and cigars for the gen.
tlemen were distributed among those
selected by Judges as having the best
m2keups.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
REPUBLI IN
ASTATE WRANCLE
fractional Differences in Illinois
May Send New Men to the
Convention.
NEW FIGHT ON L0RIMER
Asserted That Many Of Committee.
men Object to the Presence OF
Accused Senator.

Chicago, Dec 15.-Factional repub-
licanism in Illinois may upset the
usual order OF procedure In the selec-
ton of delegates-at-large from this
state to the national republican con-
vention.
In the past It has been customary
to choose the governor, the two SEN
ators and Joseph Cannon, dean Of the
republican congressman. and for a
long time speaker of the house, as
the four delegates at large.
This year there will be eight dele
gates-at-large, under the rule OF ad-
mitting two delegates for each con-
gressman, as there will be four con-
gressmen-at-large under the reappor.
tionment, unless the state is redis.
tricted in the meantime.
OPPOSITION Is GREAT.
The opposition among down-state
members Of the state committee to
the selection of Senator Lorimer as
a delegate-atlarge is so great, as
cording to reports brought to Chicago
by some of the down-state commit
teemen, that the custom Is likely to be
| upset
1t is said Governor Deneen and
Senator Cullom will have no opposition
in the state convention. but beyond
that the committeeman are not pre-
pared to go at this time.
| dir hxyv
sive republicans yesterday that the
county central committee of the re
publican party is hard up" 1t 1.
understood a meeting of the commit
tee has been called for the purpose
of arranging for the collection OF
funds.
An appeal for money Is to be sen
out by the managing committee IL
the near future, 1t is said.
UPHAM HOLDS HIS PLACE.
Fred w. Upman. mentioned as ,
possibility for treasurer of the nation
al campaign fund, wishes to resigl
as county reviewer, but so far ha
failed to negotfate for his successo
on satisfactory terms.
Mr.. Upham went to County Judg,
Owens several weeks ago and sal,
he would resign If the county judg
would agree in advance to appoin
a republican, preferably Frank A. Vog
Ter, chief clerk of the board of re
view, In his place.
1t is reported that Mr.. Upham wa
told he would have to see Andrew NJ
Lawrence regarding the appointment
of his successor, and that Mr.. Uphar
did see Mr.. Lawrence, but could no
get satisfactory assurances.
On his return from Washington yes
terday Mr.. Upham intimated that h
will serve out his term, which expire
next November.
FAVOR CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Mayor Harrison received severe
kilograms yesterday in answer I
those he sent to the members OF tn
democratic national committee, urgin
them to select Chicago as the plac
for holding the national convention.
The replies indicate that Chicag
has a good chance, provided the ne
essary financial support is forthcon
ing. Among those who replied were
George w. Greene, Rhode Island; Wi
lard Salisbury, Delaware; Roger Su
: livan, Chicago; ]. A. Jennings, Flo
ida; Thomas Taggart, indiana; Eu
r enc Reed, New Hampshire; E.
: Jones, Maine and Thomas H. Brow
e Vermont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
HUMAN HEART OFFERED
AS EVIDENCE IN COURT

Aurora. ILL.,. Dec. 15.-A move
yesterday TO exhibit the heart OF Mrs.
Cstelle Dumas to a jury which is
trying her alleged slayer, Henry W.
Morris of Plano, was checked by the
presiding Judge. II Is thought that
the move was merely an attempt by
the prosecution at a sensational ma
NEWER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-15
DASHED ON REEF.
KIMMEL, mystery
MAN." FATALLY HURT

Converse. Ind. Dec 15.-George A.
Kimmel, the Niles, Mich. man Of
mystery" In the insurance case, was
so badly injured In a Chesapeake &
Ohio passenger train wreck near here
last night he will probably die.