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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
Is This Possible,
Out in Chicago?

Chicago, Dec 2l-"There is and has
been for years a connection between the
Chicago police department and the Grim
inal classes of the city, says prelim-
mary report to Mayor Carter II. Harri-
son made, tonight, by the Civil Service
Commission, which has conducted an ex-
animation Of the police department. The
report followed within few hours the
dismissal from the service of John Re
we're, the second police inspector TO lose
his position as a result of the investiga-
ton Another official, Lieut. John
SANDY FIanley, was exonerated, and
Capt Bernard Baird was sent to the
mayor for action on charges Of inetf
cheney and neglect of duty. This brings
the number of disciplined officials to
more than Al dozen.
Other pointed and direct charges are
made in the commissions preliminary re-
port to the mayor, and drastic changes
in the administration and organization
of the department are recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Boston, Dec 21.--Harry n. Atwood
returned to Boston, tonight, follow
ing his hydro-aeroplane flight to
Providence, Il. l., none the worse for
his remarkable trip, and announced
that on Christmas day he expected
to make flight from Marblehead to
Portland, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

Benjamin F. Jonas. former United
States senator from Louisiana and for
the last half century prominent fgura
in the political and commercial life OF
that state. died at his home in New Or
leans, Thursday. He was in his nth year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
1904

Packed In boxes OF Is for Christmas
Gift. Largest selling brand OF iec. Cigars
In the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22

of the situation as told by Mr.. Odell.
Mr. Hartman thereupon called up
several OF his friends on the telephone
and next day handed Mr.. Bliss $780,
600 Mr. Bliss himself raised $4,000.
This sum of $4,000 was handed d.
rectly 70 Chairman Odell and never
in any way went into the treasury of
tie National Committee which had in
charge the Presidential election. l
have personal knowledge of all the
aforementioned facts.
every truly yours,
(SignedD GEORGE X. SHELDON,
Treasurer Republican National Com
mittee.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-22
"The Outlook,
N1sI IfnlIrtii AVG

'287 Fourth Ave,
New York, Dec. 70, 1911.
"Onice of Theodore Roosevelt.
"Mr. George r; Sheldon,
So Vedar St,
New York City.
"Dear Mr.. Sheldon:
II thank you for your letter and 1 am
glad that it was written. There is little
for me to add to what you have said. l
never directly or indirectly, in any shape,
way or form, asked Mr. Hartman or
anybody else to contribute dollar to aid
in my election. Moreover. on the only
occasion on which Mr. Hartman eve:
spoke to me on the subject at all he did
so of his own initiative; and so far from
there being any request from he to him,
he made to me the request that / would
aid him in getting the national commit
tee to contribute some of its funds for
the campaign. expenses of Mr.. higgins,
the eandidatSfor governor in New York
state.
HE at the time stated to me that my
own election was assured, that the cleo
ton of Mr. Higgins in which he was es-
peciaiiy interested was doubtful. and
that he earnestly hoped that the ma tiona'
committee would divert some of its funds
from the national to the state campaign
where the need was great and {nSre he
believed the election of Mr.. Higgins &c
be IN jeopardy. AS shown in your letter,
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
MYRON F.. CHASE DEAD.
WINS One of the Oldest Insurance
Agents in Vermont

Montpelier. April 2o--Myron Foster
Chase, one Of the oldest insurance agents
In Vermont. died at his home late this
afternoon after a series OF paralytic
shocks. He was born in Middesex in
1876 and after living in Mortified and
M!ddlesex came TO this city q years ago.
While in Mortified he was a member OF
the militia company and OF the fire de-
partment. coming TO this place with his
company at the time of the big fire. many
years ago. He entered the Insurance
business over 30 years ago and held agen-
Giles at the time OF his death. He had
written policies for men in every town In
the State and had wide acquaintance
He was twice married his first wife
dying in Mortified and leaving one
child. Pliny j., who now lives in Water
bury His second wife. who survives
him. was Laura Ann Long of MiddeseN,
and one child, Guy NJ, was born OF tho
second marriage. He is also survived by
five brothers, Melvin, Zeolva. Charles.
Simeon and Nathaniel, none of whom live
here The funeral will be held Saturday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

April e. at the Putnam House. Ben
riH%;on, hearing on petition OF the
Bennington Gas Light company for per-
mission 20 issue mortgage bonds. On the
.I;ne date at the Bardwcll House Rut-
la"d, public investigation of the fatal
accident TO w. T. Skeels and Michael
Malone resulting from a collision on the
u. q H. railroad near Fair Haven on
December ii, 1910. At the same place at
500 p. m. will also be held "A public in
vcstigation Of the fatal accident to Daniel
lIt4simmons, who was electrocuted on
the line Of the Rutland Railway. Iight
g Power company january % 1911.
April q at the Bardwcll House. Rut-
land, adjourned hearing OF the case Of
states attorney of Rutland county VS..
New England Telephone & Telegraph
company.
April % AT the Bethel Inn. Bethel 1890
a m, adjourned hearing in re rdrerton
street W. White River railroad and Cen
raj Vermont Railway company This re-
l~tes to passenger connections.
May ., at TIE state blouse. Montpel!er
hearing as to supplemental order TO be
issued which shall prescribe work t. be
done during the year 1911 in connection
with the Reimbursement and RECONSTRUCT
ton Of wiring conditions on the streets of
Montpelier and Barre.
May 3, at the same place. public inves-
t'Gltion OF deral,nent of the Barre *
Montpelier Traction n Power company's
car No 10 at Barre February =. 1911. At
the same place, 1870, public investigation
Of fatal accident TO NJ j. Lynch at West
Hartford December e, 1910, on the Central
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
MADE STOWAWAYS
IN SPITE Of MONEY
Most Unusual Experience of Rich
Men Who Offered to Work
Their Passage.

San Francisco. April 20-Two OF the
rIost unusual stowaways that ever came
through tho Golden Gate were on board
tho Matson liner Honolulu, which has ar
rived from tho Sandwich islands
They were down on the ships books as
f. l.. Wilson, cook IS assistant. and ]. c.,
Fl Iubkcns, ships barber
Wilson is resident of Danbury, Conn,
and has financial interests big enough to
call for Rradstreet rating as very
wealthy. I.ubkens, his chum, Is a civil
engineer of Roslyn. Wash. also rich.
The story is this: Several hours out Of
honolulu the pair were identified as
stowaways. They held up wads OF money
and begged to be allowed TO pay their
ptssage like gentlemen to San Francisco.
Captain Bennett explained that this could
rot be done. I'VE are carrying all the
passengers that the law allows" he said.
Wilson suggested that they be signed
on tie ships articles.
All right" said the captain but you
VIII have to work"
Put me in the Kitchen" said Wilson.
Il cooked a few meals one winter hunt
iLg moose in Maine"
barber with a safety razor. Accordingly
they We're put 10 work.
After n few trials on the passengers
the barber didn't have much work to do
ana found his job sinevure. +,
As kitchen nald Wilson did little
better, The cook complained to the
steward AT the end of the first day that
II the new assistant were not taken out
OF the pantry the entire supply of dishes
would meet with disaster
AFTER that the chums roamed around
the snip at their own sweet will.
WILSON PROMINENT SOCIALLY.
bahoury' Conn, April 20.--Frederck l..
"lISoh Is the head of the Rrainard &
'IS"h company, manufacturers of metal
FOODS VINO nave factory here, and IL
president ana manager OF the F. l..
Wilson company, jewelers.. who have a
large establishment in this city. He Is
wealthy and prominent socially.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
MRS, SCOTT WINS
TIE D. A. R. FIGHT.
Receives GA Votes for President.
General and Mrs. Story 466-
Six Ballots Blank.

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NOV. two ,,oor. nc ,ho nec NV
sbo rocoi,.od 81, bor o,,no.. w., ,,-,,
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bol1ots wore blool.
win Mrs eco,. ,,o. oloo.o, .t,. ,.,..
administration ticl,ot o,co,, ono ,.,o,
nreeidontperer,l ,,.ho roco,,.o,1 IN No..
less than the number necessary to e,oc,
For this poaition a NOW hollot win ho
taken tomorrow.
When Mrs Scott enterod cnrtiror+o,
hall after the vote had bseo Announce,
she was received with Wild onnl,usc
Scarcely had she mounted ,no rl,trorr,
before Mrs Story asked re,oynitIon sro
declared that she had no bitterness I'm bcr
heart because OF her defeat and urged all
the members Of the organization to up
hold, as she intended to do, the hands Of
their newly elected president-gcncral.
The others elected were: Vlce-presi-
dents general in charge e organization
of chapters, Mrs +. Mann: chaDlain-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
TRIAL OF MRS. DODGE.
General Interest in Gaze of Woman
Held on Murder Charge.

Guildhall. April 2S.-The attention of this
northern New England community. and
indeed. of all Vermont. Is conferred ON the
court house here where the Essex county
talesmen will assemble this week and
next for the trial Of Mrs j. Marshall
Dodge OF LunenbeTg. who is charged with
numbering William Heath, a house paint
er. Although the court convenes next
Tuesday, the Dodge case may not be
called before Monday, May J.
Not since the conviction and execution
six years ago OF Mrs. Mary Rogers for
the murder OF her husband has a woman
been placed on trial for her life in Yer
mont. The social prominence of Mrs
Dodge, who is well-to-do widow, and
the absence, so far as popular knowledge
Is concerned OF any apparent motive for
the murder, add interest to the present
case.
Much mystery surrounds the death
of Heath. He was painting a bed
room of Mrs, Dodge's home In Lunen-
burg on September II last when neigh
bors heard three shots fired They
rushed to the house as Mrs, Dodge ap-
poared, crying for help, and found
Heath's body on the moor OF the bed
room
Mrs. Dodge. who Is the only other
person known to have been in the
house. said she was In the kitchen
when she hoard the shots fired.
The medical examiner decided from
the autopsy that Heath could not have
committed suicide and Mrs. Dodge was
arrested, She was soon released In
$4,000 bail. and since then has re-
sumed her active part IN the social
affairs OF the town,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
HEARINGS BY PUBLIC
SERVICE COMMISSION

Newport, April 2o,-Rufus W. Spear
clerk of the public service commission
makes public the following dates for hear
ings:
April 26, at the Allen Hotel, Fair Haven,
on petition OF the Rutland Railway Light
POWER company vs.. town OF Poultney
asking the commission 10 fix tho location,
manner OF construction and use OF the
electric railway to he constructed along
the highway
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
MORE PRISONERS
SCALE THE WALLS
Two Workers in Engine Room at
House Of Correction Are the
Missing Men.

Rutland. April 2s.-Two prisoners az
the House Of Correction escaped from
that institution this evening at nina
o'clock. after locking Engineer Charles
w. Perry In the dynamo room. Ths
George Cutting. They have been en-
ployed in the engine room taking
alternate shifts. To-day Cutting play
ed sick, and Gillis went to help him
during the evening.
They shut an iron door and fastened
1t with hasp. and then using n kew.
which they either made or obtained in
some manner they unlocked a door
leading into the yard In the main
building they found a ladder and with
this they scaled the big wall from
which they dropped to the ground,
outside
Engineer Perry. with the aid OF an
iron bar. broke the lock on the door
and he went at once to the guard room
where the alarm was given. Officers
were at once sent out on a search for
the runaways and towns in the vicinity
were notified The outgoing trains
were watched all night and a reward
of s25 has been offered for the appreu-
hension OF the men.
Glllis is a Scotchman, sentenced FOR
selling liquor illegally. His term be-
gan last August and was for u months.
lie had been working in the engine
room since his commitment He came
from White River Junction Cutting
was a jail prisoner, transferred from
windsor county in February His Of
Tense was larceny and his term would
have expired in July.
a week ago tonight James sinner
escaped from the same Institution by
scaling the roof Of the marble shed
He has not vet been located
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

Ot FER TO THE CENTRAL
This plan takes nothing from the Cen
trai Vermont except "A short spur track
| serving several store houses. and to off
set this last, the Brattleboro committee
oilers to provide west of the Central
! trlnont tracks an equal amount of
space and to procure the location there
on OF all the Industries and store houses
| served by This track. The committee
lurthtr agrees to have the new land deed
ed to the Central Vermont and to build
spur track without expense to that
ROAD and to guarantee that the indus
tFles ana pants on the new land shall
pay at least as much rental to the Cen
tfal vermont as they now pay This
substitution ran be brought about nv
moving Vernon street west into the bank
ana taxing the Judge property, thereby
| giving the Central Vermont much more
room than is taken away. Such n plan
"cuid In no way affect the Operation
OF central Vermont trains nor curtail
ITS terminal facilities IN the SLIGHTEST
degree
MS plan vas submitted to the Central
Vermont officials recently. but they re-
FUSED 10 consider II. saying simply that
, they would allow the Boston x Maine
trackaee rights, the operation of all
trains over tracks across Central YER
mont land 10 be under Central Vermont
control The local committee IS un,hls
10 understand why the Central Vermont
should want to control Boston &. Maine
trains across line similar to that des-
crlbed above. Such n control would h.
an annoyance and delay to the publIc
as wei as to the Boston q Maine and
could he Of no possible advantage to the
Central Vermont.
MELLEN STANDS FIRM
President Mellen says that he can buiId
MS limo in New Hampshire without anv
such hlndrance and delay and absolutely
refuses to come to the Vermont side nm
less he can have full control Of the onera-
ton Of his own trains. Rrattlehoro neo-
pie feel that Mr. Melen has come moro
than half way on the proposition as he is
willing to Weld the question of raising
the tracks and of coming into Brattleboro
according TO the plan presented at the last
session Of the Legislature, although q
has taken great deal of urging on the
part OF Brattleboro people to bring about
this change OF opinion.
Brattleboro people feel that it is unjust
that the Central Vermont should have
this independent right north OF Bridge
street crossing and yet refuse the Boston
& Maine similar rights over very small
corner of Central Vermont land south Of
Bridge street. In view of this situation
they are asking the Governor for chance
to show their proposition to the Leglsla
ture and to get the relief which they
are certain will be given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
ONE CONDUCTOR HELPED BACK TO
WORK.

Mr.. MILFORD Adams is his name and he
writes: II was confined to my bed with
chronic rheumatism and used two bottles
Of Foley's Kidney Remedy with good eff
feet, Tho third bottle put me on my feet
and | resumed work as a conductor on
the Lexington Ky, Street Railway. 1t
will do all you claim in cases of rheuma-
tism." It clears the blood of uric acid j.
w. O'Sulivan, "a Church Street, Stanley
II Estey, Winoosk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
TRANSFERS ARE ANNOUNCED

Washington, April oO.-Thc diplomats
shake-up which was first evidenced by
the resignation Of David Jayne Hill as
ambassador to Germany, continued to-
day, when II was announced that Her
bert II. II. PeirCe had resigned as minis
ter to Norway and that in consequence
several transfers would he made, L. 5
Swenson, minister TO switzerland, will
succeed Mr. Pcirce former Representa-
tive Henry sherman Bouteu of Illinois.
recently appointed minister 10 Portugal,
will so to Switzerland and Edwin Y.
Morgan, minister to Uruguay and Para
quay, will be transferred to Portugal,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
PREVENTION ONLY REMEDY
Infantile Paralysis Has No Specific
Cure. Says Scientist.

washington, April 2o,-"The control NJ,
lnfanule paralysis to-day must he nv
prevention, since no specific remedv ~
euro for II Is known" said DR. SIMON
Flcxner OF the Rockefeller Institute NJ
Medical Research to-day before the Ma.
tional Academy OF Sciences. The deter
mined effort by many States to deo,
with the epidemic through prevention by
requiring notification and quarantinins
was commended by Or, FleXner
Pointing out that ecoOo cases had oc-
currad since In appearance In epidemic
form IN the United States DIR, Fiexner
said from 10000 to 5000 cripples had bsxN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

left by the disease. No more convincing
and impressive example of the value
of the employment of animals in the
calculation Of a serious and battling dis
ease could be cited, he said, than the ex-
periments from which accurate know
ledge of infantile paralysis had been
obtained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

Robert Mallory was shot in the arm
and back during II quarrel at South
SALISBURY Saturday afternoon, Joseph
Frank, who is alleged TO have done the
deed, was captured later in the day,
following search by an armed posse
Physicians say that the victim although
badly injured. Will recover
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

In federal court at New Orleans Col.
~ u, sullivan has sued Paul Felix and
W. c, Stiles fer 900 for cutting off his
whiskers during an election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

feel lansuld, weak. down? Head
acne stomach "off"?-tus. plain case
OF my NNer Rurdock Blood Bittcr3
gestoh' purlhos tho blood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27

east corner Of the Central Vermont
iand to Bridge street. the length Of the
rrosSing at this point being about 700
iect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-27
Chiffon AGENTS IN VERMONT

MonktoD-F. II. Denn.
moretown-P. Il. Griffith.
MorrisviIIe-E. q. WiJsou.
Moscow--H. A. Warren.
" ferrisburg-E. A. Preston.
NorthfieId-J. +. Severance.
n. Hnrtland-w. ID. spnIding.
N. Hero--John Tudhope &
Co.
N. springfeId--W. T.. Fuller.
Orwell--W. u. French q; Co.
Post MiIls--R. II. Hatch.
Rnndolph-F. T.. Conpor..
HichmOnd--E. u. Fish
Ripton-M. J. Day d Co.
MISUNDERSTANDING n ,;re
ley.
RutInnd-O. {. Smith & Son.
sbelburnc-Tracy & Van
yIiet.
shorehnm-P. w. White.
>. Hrro-Robinson BROS.
- Handoiph-E. j. Prince.
;. Straford-S. II. Buell. & Co,
L a
S'"'hS""'"--h' u d r. :. Fer
Suson'
s'ockoridRe-F. w. Green.
su"""r.-N' u. d {. w. Jones.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-15
FIDELITY
OF SHEPHERDS DOG
After Death of Master He Kept 30S5
Animals Intact for Period of
Two Weeks.

h Portland, Ore, June 15.-Keeping
together a band OF sheep numbering
30S5 animals for two weeks after the
death of the herder on the lonely range
near Wagontire mountain Lake
county, Oregon, was the feat of sa-
gacious sheep dog belonging to Man.
uel Saunders. The dog lost but one
sheep during that time.
The herder, John Eagoiday, died Of
heart failure while out alone with
Saunders band of sheep. 1t was two
weeks before his body was found by
the camptender, who visits the herd
ers at infrequent intervals, bringing
food and supplies. But the sheep We're
safe, the faithful dog having kept the
flock from scattering and guarding it
from coyotes. although the Wagontire
mountain range is among the rough
est country in Eastern Oregon.
Saunders said he would not believe
it possible for dog to have handled
such large band of sheep alone had
not the count of the animals disclosed
the facts. No amount of money, he
says, would buy the dog.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-15
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

At called meeting of the board q
trustees of the city schools, held yes
terday afternoon, a contract was rati.
fed that had been made at previ
Gus meeting with Prof. F. E. Geisecke,
of A. & NJ. college, to prepare plans
for reinforcing of the foundations of
the West Side school building. 1t is
the purpose of the board to get this
work done as soon a spossible, in or
der to prevent further damage to the
building by the walls cracking
The resignation of Miss Virginia
Watkins as teacher was rendered
and accepted, and Miss Erma Collins
was elected to fill the vacancy.
Prof. c. M. Vance, of North Texas,
was elected as teacher in the East
Side school, in the place of Prof. o.
w. Peters, who was not an applicant
for re-appointment.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-15
DRENCH|AG RAIN At
DALLAS AND Fl. WORTH
Showers Light Generally, But Heavy
in spots-Helps Cotton and Also
Benefits Corn in Some Parts.
[By Associated Press. !


Dallas, June 15.-Drenching rains
fell last night Immediately about Dal-
las and Fort Worth, causing great
benefit to crops. There are conflicting
reports early today as to whether they
are general over North Texas where
the crops are on the verge of ruin.
News Caused Price Of Cotton to Break
The price of cotton broke in New
York and New Orleans this morning
on reports that the North Texas
drouth ended last night Late reports
today show that in a radius of about
hundred miles in every direction
from Dallas there were general show
ers last night. which, as a rule, hardly
more than laid the dust, but which did
considerable good to cotton and in a
few places slight good to corn. In the
eastern part Of Denton county, the rain
was heavy enough to help corn. The
shower belt did not reach westward,
as rule, TO Abilene, nor eastward to
Marshall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-15
A 6 M BASEBALL
TEAM WILL TRAVEL

The baseball team of the A. & M.
college will leave tonight for a trip,
including several towns in this part
of the state. They will visit Nayasota.
Taylor, Bastrop, Bay City, Houston
and other places where games have
been arranged Efforts are being
made to arrange a game with the Uni
versity of Texas to be played at Hous-
ton. The team will be accompanied
by Cadet Ffske Wright, who will act
as manager.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-15
REPRESENTATIONS

Miss Virginia Watkins, of this city,
and Mr. Henry Hutson, of New Or
leans, were married yesterday at Sci
ma, Ala. Miss Watkins is we'll known
in Bryan. She has taught in the pub
lie schools of this city and is known
to be a charming and accomplished
young lady, loved by all her Bryan
friends. Mr.. Hutson is a son of Prof.
and Mrs. C. w. Hutson, formerly of
A. &M. college, and is now a pros
porous young business man in New
Orleans.