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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

\ strange man with all the symp-
toms of smallpox caused considerable
excitement on oxford street, Lewis
ton, Monday afternoon. He was in a
deplorable condition, and with tears
running down his cheeks, begged to
be released from the officers guarding
him. He stated that he came from the
woods, Sunday. and applied for lodg-
ings in several places, but after his
condition was seen he was turned out
The police We're notified Monday, and
an officer with two members of the
Board OF Health apprehended him.
PLY sicians pronounced his disease to
be smallpox and a place was found
for him to board. The stranger refused
70 divulge his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Funeral of Harriet S. 8. Brown.

Funeral services for the late Harriet
Stanwood Blaine Brown We're held at
p NJ, Tuesday, from the family
residence, ia Grove street. Rev. II. h.
Dunnack ofliciated and the floral trib-
utes were in profusion. The pail bear
ers were Percy Hill, Chris Bond,
Aaron Maghee and Guy Wilson The
remains We're placed in Mt. Pleasant
receiving tomb to await interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Lawrence ORourke won the one
mile amateur race, Tuesday evening,
at the Select Roller rink from Joseph
Mefrissey by about two-thirds of Il
lap. oRourke was too much for his
opponent and from the start vas con-
stantly gaining on him, although the
loser tried to shorten the distance be
tween them by occasional bursts OF
speed. The time made by O'Rourke
was four minutes, which is fast for an
amateur. considering the size of the
rink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

of illness. The term has been inter-
rupted very much by sickness and
scarcity of teachers
Mr.. and Mrs. p W. Skinner and son
visited relatives and friends in China,
Saturday and Sunday.
F. A. Witham Of Damariscotta was
calling on relatives in town, last week
Master Forest Morang is confined to
the house with bad cold
Miss Grace Morang of Augusta pass
ed the weekend with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Morang.
V. 4. Marquis and family have NOV
ed to Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

The county commissioners at the
meeting. Tuesday, burned $500 worth
of bonds and $4,000 worth OF notes
that had become due and were paid
during the past year. The bonds We're
eight in number of the issues of 1871
and 1893, and We're issued in connec-
ton with the construction Of two
wings on the eastern end of the coun-
ty building. The notes INCLUDED $4,000
of temporary loan of 1910 and one of
$1,000, dating back to 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Mrs. S. w. Carr entertained the
members of the Viekery Whist Club,
Tuesday afternoon, at her apartments
at the Augusta House Enough were
present to occupy three tables and
some excellent scores were made. Re
freshments were served at the close of
the PLAYING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Auburn GRANGE.

Under the auspices of the Auburn
Grange. drama entitled THE Moon
sinners Daughter was given by Friend
ship Colony. U. o. p, F., before a large
audience in the hal at East Auburn
Thursday evening, Feb. /. a neat sum
was realized, half of which is to go TO
the Grange. Dancing followed the play
and refreshments We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
WOMEN WITH PILES
BE Cured BY Simply Taking Sugar
Enated Tahlets.

Constipation, tight clothing, and
women's ordeals cause piles. Women
suffer plies more than men and all
will be grateful to know of a success
fui remedy in tablet form, that brings
a cure without cutting. use of salves
or suppositories. This guaranteed
remedy is HEM -ROID, sold by Bow
ditch, Webster & Co. and all drug
gists. 81 for treatment lasting "A
days.
DR.. I.eonhardt Co, Station +. Buff
falo. n Y, Prop. Write for rs7sIlet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Funeral of Alice M. Benson.

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Alice M. Benson, who died, Saturday
morning, at her home. West River
road. Sidney, after an illness of three
years, following a shock We're held
at II A. NJ. Tuesday, from her late
residence. The services We're conduct
ed by Rev. Albert Leach and inter
naent was in the family lot at Sidney,
The pail bearers were w. z. Lyon, $.
A. Clark, B. T.. Hussey and Nathaniel
Merrill -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Hon. Weston Lewis of Gardiner, who
has been residing temporarily at the
Augusta House during the absence of
his family in Europe has gone To New
York on a business trip. He will not
return until Sunday. and consequently
win be unable to be present at the
meeting, Friday, of the Governor and
Council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Gard of Thanks.

We hereby express our appreciation
Of the Kindness and assistance of our
friends and neighbers during the ILL
ness and on the death of our daugh-
ter and sister. the late Harriet Stan
wood Blaine Brown. and also extend
thanks for the many beautiful floral
tributes.
FREDERICK BROWN AND DAUGH-
TIERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
ley Eldridge of Al Franklin street
died, Monday. The remains will be
placed in the receiving tomb to await
interment, later. at Clinton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eldridge have many friends in
this city. who will be sorry to learn
Of their bereavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Mr. and MIS-. Merton Swift of No. )
Gannett street entertained the mem
bers Of tine J. d. Club. Tuesday eve
ming, at Valentine party. The dim
ing room was tastefully decorated and
dainty refreshments We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
CHALLENGE Accspted.

Manager Wnslow of the Post Office
bowling team will accept the challenge
of the Printers and their lineup, but
owing to other arrangements will not be
able to play BEIGE Saturday, Feb. Il. II
such arrangements be agreeable to the
Printers, please notify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Miss Agatha NJ. Hatch, daughter of
Rev. +. J. Hatch of Kennedy street
was operated on. Tuesday, at the Au-
gusta General hospital for appended
It's. The operation is believed to have
been entirely successful and the pa
tient was resting comfortably at last
rPlgrtS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Harvey Foley, who has been play
ing on the Augusta Lumber Co. bas-
ketball team. is passing a few days
with his parents at Calais. He will go
from there to Arkansas, and pass the
winter at the Hot Springs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

George Turner. Daniel McDavid and
Harry Hopkins have returned from a
fishing trip "over to the eastward, =
bringing 81, as handsome white perch
and pickerel as you would care to
see
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Notices have been posted for Tho.
drawing of five traverse Jurors for
the March term of the supreme court.
The drawing will take place at 10 A.
M, Friday, at the office. of the city
clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

\ meeting of the trustees of the Au-
gusta Savings Bank was held, Tues
day, and a dividend of per cent. for
the past six months was declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Officer Corbett who has been con-
fined to his home in this city for the
past few days with an attack of the
grip, has SO far recovered as to be able
te resume his duties, Tuesday eve
nh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Lewis Johnson, formerly of this
city but now employed at Portland,
is passing q few days with his mother
on Gage street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

The ladies of the Winthrop Street
Baptist church will hold a Food sale.
Saturday afternoon, at Il. Locke's
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Willis E. Swift, who has. since Fri
day, been ill at his home ON Win
throp street, is reported to be slowly
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07
Daily ksnnebec Journa.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

J. IT. WEIGH of Waterville was in
the city, Tuesday on a brief business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Rev II. n. Pringle of NWaterville,
secretary of the Christian Civic
League, was a visitor, Tuesday, in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-07

Tickets Tor St Mary's annual Coffee
party, Feb IA and Is, are on sale at
Coughlin's and Kenney's drug stores
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
BRIDE is
AFTER STAGE JOB
Bridegroom s Family Insists That
the Marriage Must Be An
nullcd at Once.
BY international News Service.

BY International News Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. &.-Ethcl Lorraine
Belmont spent today without the COM
panionship OF her young husband, Ray
mond Belmont. son Of August Belmont,
the fnancicr, She left her apartments at
the Gosford, 2S6 West 55th street. and
spent most OF the day and tonight with
q woman friend. She declared that she
had no idea why young Belomnt left her
and knew only that nc was OF Islip in
the home of his brother. August, .Jr,
The Belmont family would make no
statement but a friend declared that it
was moro than lik ely that tho marriage
would be annnlled within IA short time by
mutual agreement.
Detective Sheridan, who has been COM
missioned by August Belmont to act as
his intermediary with the girl carried the
Belmont proposition 10 Raymond's bride
and was referred to a lawyer whom Miss
Lorraine, as she is still known. has re-
tanned
She communicated with the Shuberts
on Monday. declaring thot she wished to
return 10 the winter. garden chorus. She
offered TO return and permit the use Of
her new name-Mrs. Raymond Belmont
She was told that no financial premium
Would be placed upon this title
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
BRIDE STAYS WOMAN
WHO CALLS HER UGLY
Wedding Guest Killed When
Gossip Repeats Uncompli-
mentary Remarks.

LOGANSPOET, Ind, Dec. 3.-Eliza-
beth Lang. a bride OF one day. tonight
shot and Killed Mrs Mary CoppIe. who
at the wedding supper last night is al
legged TO have told other guests that the
bridegroom had selected an ugly and
worthless woman for .. life partner.
Mrs. Lang was arrested shortly after
the shooting and the police say she made
full confession and expressed pleasure
that sho had stopped sanderous re-
marks,
In her confession, ss reported bv the
police, Mrs. Lang snid
"Ics. ! shot Mrs. Copplc I shot her
Gown az her two little children stood be-
side her. holding 10 her skirts. killed
her bccarse she said no man ought TO
marry me. and that my husband would
repent.
she said / Was ugly. She said / was
old | killed her for that. and ! am not
9 bit sorry tor IT. She was Jealous Of
me and would have made my life un-
happy
The shooting followed conference Of
Mrs. Lang with a woman friend also a
wedding guest who had repeated the
reported remarks OF Mrs. Copple
Mrs. Lang went to the home OF her
father, told him tho story and tcyephoned
for the police
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
CONTRACT LET FOR
ROAD TO SALT LAKE
Work on First Fifty Miles
West of Steamboat Will
Be Rushed.

Special TO The Tribune.
DENVER, Dec. 3.-Newman Erb tele~
grsphed the receivers of the Denver.
Northwestern & Pacific railroad from
New York this morning that the con-
tract for the grading of the first fifty
miles of the road beyond Steamboat
Springs was today awarded to NJ ~
Wogan OF this city, who will at once
begin work or the line west from Steam
boat Springs.
The contracts call FOR the grading and
rock work up TO the point where the bed
is ready for the ties and rails. The
establishment OF grading camps will be-
gin the first of next week, and the work
Will continue throughout the winter.
1t Is expected that one year will be
saved in the time necessary to reach Salt
Lake City as result OF the work to be
done this winter.
Information was also given out today
that Mr.. lGrb was negotiating for the
purchase OF 1900 box and gondola cars,
which will cost in the ncighborhood OF
81 500 600
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
EVELYN THAW is
IN COURT AGAIN
jewelers. Sue for $2041. but She
Says Goods Were Bought by
Her Husband.
3y International News Service.

Ely International News Service
NEW YORK. Dec. 3.-Aftcr waiting for
several hours for the jury that heard the
suit brought against Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
rhaw by the Gorham company. Judge
Lynch in the city court today ordered a
sealed verdict TO be delivered TO him to-
morrow morning. When court adjourned
the jurors had failed to reach a YER
dict.
Mrs. Thaw is being sued lor $c0sl
which the silversmiths declare is Que for
goods delivered 10 her in 1905. She says
the goods We're sold TO her husband.
Harry *. Thaw.
Mrs. Thaw wore velvet tam o.
shapter edged with fur. black silk dress
open al the throat and trimmed with
white lace. a very noticeable black and
white striped coat. tan shoes and q little
veil which was pushed up 10 disclose her
face,
The courtroom was jammed with spec
tators. Mrs Thaw fenced with the eH-
smining lawyer. frequently bursting into
petuIant expressions and insisting that
she was doing all she could 10 aid him.
Statesmen OF the Gorham company tes-
titled that she bought numerous articles
between December. 1905. and August,
1908, and that the bill remained unpaid.
John Reilly, her counsel. sold there was
no dispute of the delivery but set up a
defense that they were purchased in the
name OF her husband. Harry *. Thaw.
The defendant held the same attitude
tho bill for the storage OF
$50, 600 OF more worth OF her jewels kept
by Gorham in 1907.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
Ninth Case of Kind.

The senate did not appear To take the
case as seriously as did the defendant
In the case. Five members. La Toilette,
Wetmore. Smith. GallInger and Du Pont
sat with eyes closed and nodd ed. Root
who Is looked upon TO supply most OF
the law in the case. read a pamphlet
during tho opening by the house O'Gor-
man, Eorah. Bristow and other progress
sives of both parties. took a keen inter
est in what was going forward.
This is The ninth impeachment case
brought before the senate since that
body was organized. OF tho other eight
defendants only two have been found
guilty John Pickering. United States
judge. lS03-i. and West IL Humphrey.
also a federal judge. and impeached in
1862.
Judge Swayne. vino was brought up on
impeachment proceedings years ago, was
ordered TO retire which he did There
seems To be a general impression that
the Republican members OF the senate,
together with Democrats OF the Bailey
type. will save Archibald from the sum-
mary removal which is the only punish
ment the senate can iniict.
Judge A. II. Wor,hington OF Washing
ton, who represents Archibald, sat be-
side his client at little table placed
within the senate circle. In the same
row were the seven members OF the ju-
dietary committee. who will give Mr
Clayton moral support. but who will not
have anything TO say during the pro-
ccednss.
Senator Bacon presided over the court.
He Will put all the questions by sena-
tors and in any case OF dispute as 10
the admisslbility OF evidence, the senate
will sit in executive session, in deter
mining It's verdict.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
Ninth Time in History of the
United States That Upper
House Tried a Similar
Case.
CLAIMS RIGHT TO
BUY OF LITIGANTS
Lawyer for Jurist Asserts He
Had Privilege of Making
Business Deals With Per-
sons UP Before Him.

IA YASHINGTON. Dec. with The
NM senate sitting solemnly as both
WV Judges and jury and with seven
congressman acting as prosecut-
Ing attorneys. the impeachment
proceedings against Judge Robert w.
Archibald of the court or commerce, were
begun in the senate today. Archibald
Indignant clear through. sat bolt upright
and stared saYagely ut Chairman Clay
ton oi the house judiciary committee.
who read the charges against him.
When Clayton. speaking in his musical
southcrn drawl. said:
"Elc was evidently seized with an alb
normal and unjudSelilIe desire TO make
money by trading" Archibald scowled
but continued 10 look The prosecutor
squareiy in the eye
Seventeen articles OF impea c!lmout were
charged by Clayton, who accused Arch
bald, among other things. of mot hesi-
tating to use his official power and in
nuence to drive bargains with those who
would or could not come before him in
his capacity OF a judge OF the United
States
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
Graft Is Charged.

Epttomi2cd, the denunciatjon OF Judge
Clayton charged the defendant with hay-
ing prostitutcd his high office 10 personal
profit Judge Clayton said Judge Arch
bald had .commercialZed his potentiality
as Il Judge" and at the conclusion OF his
statement. accused him Of having de-
graded his office and destroyed the con-
idence OF the public in his Integrity.
This arralenmcnt was made before a
full senate sitting solcmnly as court
and with crowded galleries listening TO
every word. Mr.. Clayton covered much
of the ground already sono over in the
articles and former presentation to the
senate.
The first witnesses will be called to-
morrow. and II is expected that they will
be Edward j, Williams. Charles j.. Conn,
William 4. May and J. II. Rittenhouse o.
Scranton. and George f. Brownell OF
New York, general solicitor of the Erie
railroad.
The chief interest is expected 10 cen
ter around the testimony regarding Judge
Archibald = connection with refuse coal
dumps belonging 10 coal roads that had
litigation before the commerce court.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
BURN JAIL AND
DIE IN FLAMES
Prisoner Charged With Drunken.
ness Set Fire TO Wooden Cal
aboose and Perish.

CROWLEY, La. Dec. 3.---Wiliam Col
uer OF Los Angeles and an unidentified
companion were burned 10 death In the
local jail carly today after they had set
lire TO the structure in an e!for, 10 es-
cape. They never got out OF their cells
wherc their charred bodies were found
When the fire was cNtingulshe6.
The two men were admoplsbed during
the day by Collin lie BIeu not 10 attempt
10 escape in that manner The fire not
only cost the perpetrators their lives. but
resulted in the serious burning OF lie
Bieu.
Cries OF the three mon III that section
OF the prison brought no aid. as the
flames swiftly ate toward their wooden
cells.
Finally the door OF lie Blcu's cell was
burned partially and he burst it down and
dashed through tho flames to the jail
yard. where he fell unconscious
Collier and his companion were arrest ed
on the charge OF drunk and disorderlv, 81
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
PASSENGERS SCALDED
To DEATH IN WRECK
Four Instantly Killed, Four
Die Later OH and Four
Fatally Hurt.

BY international News Service.
GAINESVILLE. Ohio, Dec. S.-Joup per-
sons we're killed instantly, four were so
badly hurt they died tonight and four more
were fatally injured in a Tear-end col
lision on the Pennsylvania lines. ten
miles east of here. At 8 O'Clock this even
ing,
The engine OF a passenger train west
bound on the GAINESVILLE division plowed
into the rear coach OF a train bound
sion. The engine and car were telo-
scopcd. Tie entire length OF to- car
was piled on top OF the engine.
Without q moments warning the crash
came. Passengers were hurled from their
seats and every avenue of escape being
cut of. they were literally cooked alive
by escaping steam from the engine be-
meath them,
Mrs. Nellie Taylor. GAINESVILLE. was
taken from between the engine and car
with her body literally cooked She was
also badly cut about the head and arms.
Henry BalDjau, superintendent OF the
Dresden plant of the Cleveland Wooden
mills, was found on top OF the q boiler
enveloDed IN escaping steam. His head
was 80 badly cut he soon died His
daughter and son n-in-law both csca ped
injury.
Wilbur RIdrick OF GAINESVILLE and Harry
Bartles OF Albion. Mich, are both reported
dying from their burns.
The Cleveland express was brought to
T. stop for repairs. While tho engine
was standing stIn a ilseInan was or
dored out to stop the approaching train
OF the GAINESVILLE division. The fiaeman
had only proceeded a few hundred feet
when tie train rounded curye. The
warning was too la and in another
minute the crash came.
The trains were running ten minutes
apart Tho second section gained on
tine first because OF the damaged en-
gine.
The dead:
Mrs. 3. a. Emerson. GAINESVILLE. ohio.
Her TWO children. aged . years and 9
years.
Henry Eslbian
l.. H. Blsney.
Max Harris.
Two unknown men
| Fatally injured:
Wilbur RudricE, a carpenter
Harry Bartles. Alhion. Mich, travelling
"a alesman.
Jacob Eurgey, GAINESVILLE. travelling
salesman.
Nrs. Nellie Taylcr. GAINESVILLE,
Several others were less seriously hurt
Just before hc died, Max Harris OF
Lodi. O.. travelling salesman, asked his
attendants 10 notify his fianccc, Miss Julia
Tl,dm man of Paola, Kan.
Henry Baibian. who died in a hos
pital. WAS one OF the besrknown wollen
mill men In tho country.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-04
HEADS OF HARTMAN
SYSTEM COMING HERE
Executives En- Route 10 Salt
Lake to Make Plans to
Obey Court Order.
TO CONSULT LOCAL MEN
High Officials Want Actual
Operating Subordinates to
Give Opinions.
TO CONSULT LOCAL MEN
gy international News Service.

Gy international News Service
OMAHA. Neb.. Dec. 3.-IIeads OF sll
departments OF the Hartman railroad
are tonight on route 10 Salt Lake, where
theJ will hold a conference over plans for
The operation OF Central Pacific between
Ogden and san Francisco as part Of
The Union Pacific system. instead OF tho
Southern Pacific. The conference is said
10 have been called with the intention or
permitting tie real operating officials of
the lines 10 work out plan Of operation.
which plan will be presented 20 reor-
ganizlnG committee soon to meet in New
York.
President Mohler OF the Union Pacific.
together with his heads left Omaha last
night for the conference. Vice President
Monroe, In charge of traffic, reached
Omaha from the east at noon today and
started for Salt Lake within an hour
Similar officials OF the other lines arc
eli route to the conference and the heads
of the law department Of all the roads
VIII he here
The main object or tho meeting. rumors
in Union Pacific headquarters say, is TO
prepare for the operation of the Central
system giving the Union Pacific entry
into California over its own tracks II
is taken for granted in Union Pacific
headquarters that the Central Pacific
Will pass TO the control OF the Union Pa
cific although no Official Will permit
himself 10 be so quoted.
The Salt Lake conference will have
nothing 10 90 with malling the plans in
which the Central Pacific will pass 10 the
Union Pacific. that point being left TO
the New York officials. The conference
will simply deal with the best way in
which the Union Pacific and Central Pa
cific can oc operated as one big system
and from one head
There will be no appeal from the deci-
sion. General Counsel Loomis and Presi-
dent Mohlcr or the Union Pacific, yes
terday practically agreed upon this point.
Today Vice President Monroe said:
II suppose Southern Pacific stock viii
have to be sold but the New York off
cials Of the road will attend to that"