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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 3.-Letters
written by Frank NJ. Ryan, president
of the International Association of
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers,
were read in conjunction with dates
of explosions in the cross examina-
ton of Ryan by the government at the
Dynamite conspiracy" trial, today.
Ryan testified thas his knowledge of
numerous explosions which occurred
after he had written a letter from
New York was gained entirely through
newspaper accounts. He said news
paper accounts of explosions on nom
union jobs often were enclosed in let
tiers as news.
Extracts from the New York let
ter which Ryan testified he wrote,
April q, 1910, as head of the union,
To John j. Mcnamara, and the eXplo-
sions which the government cited as
having occurred later, were:
Let Legleitner take care of the
jobs in his district" Henry w. Leg
leitner, now Of Denver, was then a
member of the executive board, sta
toned at Pittsburg. An explosion oc-
Cured at McKees Rocks, near Pits
burg, in July, 1910.
Let Hockin arrange for Cleveland,
Cincinnati and Detroit jobs"
Herbert S. Hockin is charged with
being leader of the "Dynamitinc
crew." An explosion occurred at
Cleveland June % that year.
Davenport, Iowa, and Peoria can
he handled by Hockin." Explosions oc-
CURED at Davenport and Peoria. on
June 4th.
What did you mean when You said,
Let Legletner and Hockin take care
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04

boro, New Bedford, NORTHAMPTON.
Pittstield and Springfield went for H.
cense by practically the same major
ny as last year. In Brockton and
TAUNTON, where the polls did not close
until o'clock. the result was not
known until late hour.
The fight for school committeeman
IN Fall River furnished the spectacu-
lar feature OF the campaigns. 10. 900 wo.
men casting their votes and the fight
over-shadowing the ether city contests
The Democrats won two Of the three
positions.
Eight mayors were successful In seek
ing reelection. They were: Frank o.
Hardy Citizen, Fitchburg. Edwin H.
Moulton. mo designation) Haverhill;
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
BONDS AND STOCKS.
Rigid Regulation of Their Issuance
Proposed by Rep. Mann.

Washington. Dec. 3.-An amendment
offered by Republican Leader Mann,
proposing rigid regulation of the is
suance of stocks and bonds, prevented
passage BY the House, today. of the
Adamson hill,s which would authorize
special commission to ascertain the
physical valuation of railroads and
other interstate carriers, with the view
Of aiding the Interstate Commerce
Commission in fixing equitable freight
rates.
Debate on the bill. which was ia
vorably reported by the interstate and
foreign commerce committee at the
last session, had been in progress for
nearly five hours and a vote was about
to be taken with practically no oppo-
sition in prospect, when Mr. Mann
moved that the measure be sent back
to the committee with instructions that
1t be reported with his proposed sec
ton added After an extended debate
on a point of order against the amend
ment made by Rep. Sims, in charge
of the bill. the matter went over, I'M
til Thursday, by unanimous consent.
CONTINUED on Page Seven)'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
Henderson, Mining Engineer,
Testifies at Hawthorne Trial
Mine Mere Hole in Ground.

Frank NJ Clarkson testified that he
subscribed for 500 shares of stock in
Temagami-Gobalt Co. and 1900 shares of
Elk Lake-Cobalt stock in response to let
ters inviting subscriptions received
through the mails. He paid S2l25 for the
former and $3Ss for the latter he said.
A case that several persons were in
duced to part with real money for
stock of the 1emagami- Cobalt mines
seems to have been sufficiently estab-
lshede was ruling by Judge Hough
after several other witnesses had testi-
fled along this line. The court held it
absolutely Unnecessary to pat in lurther
similar evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04

New York. Dec. 9.-''Nothing but hole
in the ground was what John NJ. Hen
derson of Waterbury, CT, saw when he
visited the Temagami- Cobalt mines one
of the properties promoted by Julian
Hawthorne and others, on trial for using
the mails to defraud. Henderson, a me-
chanical engineer. so testified. today,
stating that he had paid $3.50 tor 1850
shares in Temagami- Cobalt, and also had
subscribed for 1900 shares of Elk Lake
Cobalt, another Hawthorne property. the
witness said he visited the Temagami
mines in June, 1910, and found that work
had ceased and all the mining machinery
was being packed up ready for ship
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
Meet at Richmond, Va,
In Fifth Convention.
Nearly Every State In the Union
viii Be Represented.
Plans for a Permanent organlza.
tion VIII Be Submitted, Today.

Richmond. Va, Dec. s--RestorAtion
OF the whipping post for certain class
es of criminals and sterilization for
others were advocated by Gov Bald
win of Connecticut today, in an adj
dress before the Fifth Annual Govsr-
nors' Conference in session here. Gov.
Baldwin's address followed one by
Gov. Shafroth of Colorado, who Advo-
Gated lenient but certain punishment
to criminals and cited his own state
as an example where this system had
worked well.
Gov. Donaghey of Arkansas declared
for a severe penalty for lynchers And
said no punishment except death
would deter the murderer
Every court of appeal should be
abolished in the opinion of Gov. Ebsr-
hart of Minnesota. Under the present
jury system. he added, it was all but
impossible to select intelligent men
for jury service. II want to take on
my hat to Virginia and to New York"
said Gov. Gilchrist of Florida, for I
believe they have done justice in their
recent murder cases. I don't believe
Henry Clay Beattie could have been
convicted in my state.
In the name of the state of South
Carolina, Gov. Bleaze served notice to
the Governors that lynchers of Negro
assailants of white women in his state
would go unpublished. Gov. Bleaze also
warmly defended his use of the par
doning power. declaring that in ~
months he had pardoned or paroisd
approximately 400 persons and that his
hoped the number at the end OF the
second term would be 500.
II have said all over the state of
South Carolina and say 1t again
now" he declared, THAT I will never
order out the militia to shoot down
their neighbors and protect black
brute, who commits the nameless crime
against white woman.
Therefore. in South Carolina, let 1t
he understood that when a Negro as
sauits white woman. all that Is need
ed is that they get the right man, and
they who get him will neither need
nor receive trial.
A letter from President -elect Will
son announcing regret at his inability
to attend was read by Gov. CNsAl Of
Alabama.
Richmond, Va. Dec. 3.--Ninstesn
governors were present, today, At the
opening session of the ffth annual
Governors conference. Governor Nor
ris of Montana responded to the well
coming address by Governor Mann of
Virginia and the conference took up
Continued on Page Seven)
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The acts of Governor Glasscock's mill
tary commission which tried and sem
fenced persons convicted of misdoing in
the martial law district of the Kenew-
ha coal field, were questioned in the su-
preme court of appeals of West Virginia,
Tuesday, when attorneys for s F.
Nance and l.. A. Mays began habeas
corpus proceedings to secure their re-
lease from the Moundsville penitentiary,
where they are serving sentences of five
and two years respectively. The ptition
declares the governor had no right under
the constitution to declare marian law
and sentences imposed by the military
commission were Illegal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
San Francisco Policemen Victims
OF Chinese PlOt==AXeS Save Lives.

aside the doorkeeper. AS the door
swung back, he heard the bolt click,
and simultaneously the gas lights
went out. Trying the other door he
found himself imprisoned in a narrow
hallway 7 feet long, and found that
gas was rushing from jets. which he
could not reach
After IS minutes work with his axe
he cut through the walls and was res
cued.
ly in another club at almost the same
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04

Washington, Dec. 3.-Temperatures
are generally lower throughout the At
lantic states and have risen decidedly
in the Central valleys, the Plains states
and the Northwest. There will be
rains, Wednesday night or Thursday
in the Middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states. Temperatures will not
change materially over the East and
Southern states during the next A
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
Hickey Denies Murders.

Bua!o, N Y, Dec. Sd. Frank Hick-
ely. confessed boy murderer, was ques-
toned. today, relative to the killing,
last February, of William Mather. u
years old, of Providence, r. l.. and of
Philip Mastroni. { years old, who was
found dead. oct. 6, 1907, at Bridgeport,
CT. Both boys died under circumstances
similar TO those resulting in the death
of the Joseph boy. Hickey denied all
know ledge of the crimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
THE WEATHER
FAIR.

Washington, Dec. S.-Forecast for
New England: Fair, Wednesday;
Thursday, unsettled; moderate south
winds. East New York: Fair, Wednes-
day. except unsettled in extreme north
portion; Thursday, local rains; mod
crate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 3.-Forecast: Wednes-
day, fair, followed by rain, during the
night or Thursday; warmer, Thurs
day; moderate east to south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04

The comptroller of the currency,
Tuesday, issued a call for statement
of the condition of FL National Banks
in the United States at the close of
business, Tuesday. Nov. 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
Eight Dead, Seven Injured, 4
Fatally, in Wreck, Dresden, o.

Ohio; L. B. Laney, GAINESVILLE; Henry
Balbian, Cleveland, wooden mill man
ufacturer; James Bryant. Lancaster,
engineer.
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-04
7-2O-4

10c. Cigar packed in boxes of % for the
Holidays. An appropriate gift for a
gentleman. Factory, Manchester, N. FL.
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Continued ON Page Seven.)
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Annual Convention.

The annual convention of the w.
C. T. U. of the second district was
held at Clifton Methodist church,
Thursday afternoon, and Friday of
this week. Delegates were present
from Palisade, Clifton. Grand juno
tion, Fruita, Carbondale and Rifle.
Besides the usual reports, there We're
addresses of practical value: Mrs.
II. l.. Nichols of Grand Junction
spoke of the baneful effects of mar
cotics on the young, and especially
of cigarettes, which have proved de-
structive to mind, body and soul.
Prohibition was the leading topic be-
fore the convention. Rev. Smothers
of Clifton spoke forcefully of its re-
lation to the nation; Mrs. l.. b. Ste
vens of its relation to the home. and
Miss Wilby of Denver of its relation
10 the young. Mrs. Hungerford, state
president, plead with her usual elo-
quence and force for enthusiastic and
untiring effort in the campaign this
fall for state prohibition. Mrs. o. E.
Daniels and Mrs. j ID. Sanders de-
lighted the audience with their So
los; also the male quartette in the
evening
The following Officers We're elect
ed; President. Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith; vice president. Mrs. E. w. A.
Fisk; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Leora Browley, Palisade; recording
secretary. Mrs. NJ A, Grant, Clifton I;
treasurer. Mrs. c. w. Thompson,
Rifle.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
HERBERT AsoUiTH.
Prime Minister Of ENGLAND.

in some cases, with physical violence.
Now he is having renewed trouble
with the suffragettes. The window
smashing campaign has hardly died
out when a new form of violence,
which is presumed to be an express
sion of English women's ability to
rule themselves, has shown itself
Cabmen are the new victims. The
spokes of the wheels in their vehicles
are being hacked and chopped with
axes and hatchets and the windows
broken in. In few instances the
horses have been severely injured by
the "militans.' 1t is said that the
suffragettes have opened war on the
cabbies because of assistance render
ed by them to the police in previous
riots.
MIR Asquith has set himself to
remedy this situation, only to find his
well meant efforts repulsed by cab
men and women alike. He expects
to compromise by tampering with
lndias political question.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Fashions and Fads.

Strands OF flowers hang from the
neck in place of jobots.
The new skirt is draped or has the
double or triple effect.
Many of the loveliest gowns for
evening wear this spring will he
made of lace. This means that fam
lily heirlooms will again come to the
light of day, filmy and precious cob
webs that fill us with envy of their
lucky owners. These lace robes viii
sometimes be embroidered. though
this extravaganza is not so popular
as il was. The lace Will be cUul-
bined with spangled or embroidered
draperies, but the gowns viii he more
in the style of the period when COM
bined with heavy lustrous folds nl
velvet or brocade draped in a fash iOn
that may lie fantastic enough over
the fragile fabric of the robe.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
An Auto Soliloauy.

To buy. or not to buy; that is the
question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to
suffer
The slings and arrows of motoring
friends,
Or to take arms against a sea OF
dealers,
And by buying end #? To buy: to
drive:
To drive: perchance to speed: ay.
there's the rub;
For in that speed of joy that things
may come
The punctured tire, the battered car,
a wreck.
The broken head and bones-and
bills and bills,
And if not this, cen yet it takes a
flow
OF dollars to keep the thing in
shape to go,
And at the best, a stall in noontide
sun.
Or midnight hours. afar from man
or beast;
1t puzzles the will, for yet we pon-
der Ger
The Joys of motoring; and the ills
We have.
And those We fly to, fade away;
Thus does the sport make motorists
of us all,
And soon or late our resolutions
come to naught.
Helen Stanley.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
A MARRIAGE SOLICITOR.

Omaha. Neb., Apr. 27.-Rev. C. w.
Savage, the marrying parson of Oma-
ha today started out a marriage So
licitor to drum up trade in the mar
riage line.
The solicitor, Mrs. Catherine Glib
son, is spending her time mostly
around the office of the marriage
license clerk in the court house.
Whenever there is an application for
license, she prospects" the would
be bridegroom. Unless the applicant
already has arranged with minis
ter, Mrs. Gibson tells him about Rev.
Savage, and urges him to permit that
preacher to tie the knot.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Entertains Choir.

Last evening at St Matthew's
guild hall Mrs. f. c. Smith and Mrs.
v r. Northrop entertained the
members of the choir at three
course luncheon. The luncheon came
after the usual choir practice and
was followed by an hour or more
of general merrymaking. The lunch
con was served by Mrs. Smith and
Mrs. Northrop. assisted by little
Misses Northrop and Helen Birdsall
1t wRs complete in every detail and
thoroughly enjoyed by the guests.
Old-fashioned games and old-fash-
ioned songs furnished amusement
and interest to the guests until a
late hour.
Those who attended were: Choir
Director Wallace NJ. Birdsall. wife
and daughter, Miss Gladys; Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Pottinger. MIR and Mrs.
c. b. Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Van
Cleave, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley RAIDER,
Mrs. o. NJ. Potter, Mrs. Minnie Ben
nett, Misses Clara Beye, Sophia
Larson, Kate and Clara Teller, Mrs.
Bernice Pierson. Miss Rudd and Rev.
i. c. Smith and V. e. Northrop.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Bridge Points.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS unI Itssnnrt


Encouragement and discourage
ment signals are exactly the same in
auction as in plain bridge. but, un-
fortunately, they are far too little un
derstood and practiccd. Every sew
en-. or card higher than seven,
should mean encouragement on the
first round of a suit; every card un-
der seven should mean discourage
ment In a trump, make. if your
partner leads IN ace and you hold
tine king of that suit. yon should
play seven or higler on his ace.
that will gay to him, Il have the king
come on" To pay under seven
signifies that you do not hold the
king. In no-trump, If your partner
should lead king IL would near
that he held a seven-card suit or "A
three-honor suit; now. if you should
hold the queen of that suit and two
or three small. your 6uty would pc
to block your queen onto his king,
in order to unlock. But If you
hold five or more cards headed ny
the queen, your suit may be longe:
than his and you may want your
queen for re entry; then you must
give him an encouragement card
,seven or higher on his king to
show that the queen is in your hand
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Pretty Baby pnrtY.

This afternoon at the home of his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. II. Haun,
at 1115 Grand avenue, Master
George Albert Haun was the small
host at a gathering of delighted and
equally small guests who took an ac-
tive and equally small guests who
took an active and gleeful part in the
celebration of Master Haun's first
birthday anniversary. To add to the
joys of the occasion. each wee guest
was presented with tiny doll,
dressed as ''sun-bonnet baby" and
there was naught but smiles for the
remainder of the afternoon. When
refreshments were served in the
dining room, there was still more
Joy, for the decorations of the pret-
tily appointed table were such as
to delight the heart of every tiny
tot present. There were cunning
little sunbonnet babies for place
cards and many other clever con-
ceits in the way of decoration, as
well as entertainment. Blue and
white was the color scheme, and
there was profusion of cut flow
ers to add to the decorative effect
II was altogether a lovely party
and Master Haun's birthdays will be
anticipated in the future with great
pleasure by his many small friends
Those present this afternoon We're:
Miss Martha Margaret Wilhelmy
Miss Helen Winifred Wilhelmy, Miss
Barbara Garms. Miss Lois Lee Hoon-
enpyle, Miss Dorothy Virginia Camp
bell, Miss Ellen Josephine FROM,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Smith. Miss
Vivian Jay, and Master James Kirk
Groves
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
TWO BANKERS IN PRISON.

Leavenworth, Kans., Apr. 27.-
Henry M. Dearing( aged 72, and
son, Palmer M. Dearing, aged 40.
We're brought to the federal prison
here to begin sentences of five years
each for embezzlement.
Henry M. Dearing was cashier of
the Albion National Bank of Albion.
Mich, and his son an employe. They
admitted the charges against them.
saying they had taken $15O,OOO OF
the banks money to finance business
ventures
Upon arrival here the father ap-
peared to be on the verge of break
down, but the son seems to be un-
affected by the sentence he must
serve.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Miss Ford To he Married.

Miss Florence Ford, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ford of this
city, Will be married tomorrow at
Marlin Springs, Tex, to Mr. II. G.
johnson of that city. The wedding
was postponed until this date by the
unfortunate illness of Mr.. Johnson
He has fully recovered, however, and
the wedding will be attended by
many mutual friends of the young
people. Mrs c. w. Ford, who ac-
companied her daughter, will leave
for her home in this city tomorrow.
The bride and groom will leave to-
morrow evening for a brief wedding
journey through the south. Miss
Ford's many friends in Grand juno
tion will extend their best wishes for
a long and happy married life.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
ASQU|THHAsH0S1
OF TROUBLES
To BEAR
Sentinel Special Service.

tondon, Apr. 27.-The trials of
Premier Herbert Asquith are becom-
ing matters of international knowl-
edge. His efforts to give the Irish
an opportunity to rule themselves
without the interference of bureau
cratic authority have been met with
stern disapproval by the sons of Erin
themselves. who have Kissed his
speeches and even threatened him
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
HEAL WOUND IN HEART.

Pittsburg, Pa, Apr 27.-Surgeons
sewed up the wound in the heart
of Muriel Reddick, who was stabbed
with penknife, and he has chance
for recovery.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Athletic Dance. .

The dance given last evening at
the Auditorium by the Athletic club
was as usual, largely attended and
everyone enjoyed the affair thor
oughly and completely Good music,
and rhe superb condition of the floor.
always essential at such affairs. were
fully appreciated and the committees
were efficient and attentive in every
way towards making a success of the
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Was il n Bargain.

A young housekeeper in the east
end of town was surprised today on
receiving chicken ordered from a
local grocer to find that said. chicken
contained eXattly six full size eggs
with the shell on The question is.
where did the bargain come in2 or
would one want to pay for eggs by
the pound at chicken prices?"
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
To Arrive Tonight.

Mrs. Alden Leonard, wife of the
DomingueZ ranchman who was kill
Led by being picked by horse, will
arrive in the city at midnight to-
night from San Diego. The funeral
arrangements will not be made until
her arrival.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Underroes Operation.

Miss Dot Eddins, daughter of Will
lam Eddins. the well known Utah
lines railroad man, was taken to st.
Marys hospital last night at Z
O'Clock suffering from an acute at
tack of appendicitis. The operation
was performed at 10 o'clock Today
she is resting fairly well. but early
this morning grave fears We're held
for her recovery.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

A cubic foot of water heated to the
temperature of steam under 20
pounds pressure contains as much
energy as a pound of gunpowder.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

A rubber stamp to be strapped TO
the palm of one hand has been pat
ented by Minnesota man for dat
ing eggs, as they are taken from
nests.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
TempIe-Sodn NuptiaIs.

Last evening Miss Adeline Tenn
pie, prominent lady OF Denver. was
united in marriage to Mr.. Albert
Sada of this city at the groom S
home at 426 Chuluota avenue. Mr.
Sada is a grocer of this city
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

An electric light which is switched
on to illuminate an automobile step
when the door is opened, has been
patented in England
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

An Ohio man has patented a scat
fold for painters that is suspended
from two ladders, spiked at their
tops to prevent them slipping.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

With the production of more than
: y billion pounds the Chilean nj
trate fields established a new high
record last year.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Rates for Convention.

The d. & r. G. will make a one
fare rate to Colorado Springs and
return for the democratic state
convention. On sale April 81, 2S, %
and lint to April 80.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

Accurate photographs of buildings
and land have been taken by United
States army aviators from attitudes
as great as ,000 feet.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

Sterling Silver Tea Spoons. medi-
am weight tea spoons, only SIS for
set of six. at G. w. Stong's Jewelry
Store.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
From Mack.

From Mack.
Haywood Brown is in the city to-
day from Mack on short business
! trip.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

dance. The next of the summer
series will be a week from next Fri
day.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27
Down from hannah Creek.

r. II. Sawyer and wife are down
today from their ranch, the Elk
Glen, on Hannah Creek.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

Small tea spoons, sterling silver,
81 per set, at Stong's Jewelry Store.
The daily sentinel., 1912-04-27

From Delta.
H. A. Richardson of Delta is in
town today on business.