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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Republicans Hold
A Rousing Caucus.

The Republicans of Watervile had
an enthusiastic meeting, Saturday
evening, in the Armory, which was
largely attended, considering the
stormy weather that prevailed, thun-
der, lightning and rain for short
time. Hon. w. C. Philbrook presided
and Edward w. Heath was chosen
secretary. Delegates We're elected to
the Republican State convention, TO
be held in Bangor, April 10. A nomi-
Mating committee. composed of Hon.
w. Il. Haines, Increase Robinson and
Horace Purinton was elected. ana
brought in the following list of names
of delegates and alternates. which was
adopted by the caucus:
w S. Philbrook, W. ]. Lanigan, G.
N. Perkins, Henry G. Pooler, Frank
lin r. Noyes, G. l.. Learned, A. y.
Roberts, i. d. Noyes, Harry f. Green.
Carl p Cook, George ID. Hegarty,
Dexter II. Spaulding.
Alternates-F Frank j. Goodrich. w.
Fl. X Abbott, John Roderiek Geo. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

Recent transfers of Somerset county
real estate have been filed with the reg
lister of deeds as follows:
= Anson- Marcia r. Hamilton to George
w. Booth; Roderick c. Mcdowell to
Reuel Il. Norton; Asa NJ. Gilman 20
James Nj. Norton.
Bingham-Frank H. Curtis to Umbago;
Paper Co. of Embden; Cony Grant tper-
ssonal warranty to Herbert l.. Wyman
of Brighton.
tCanaan-Alice T.. Johnson to Benjamin
! Priest; Benjamin Priest TO Alice f..
Johnson.
cornville-John C. Scott to Andrew
Hort of Alberta. Can.
Detroit-John Wood to Stephen Z. Lar
rabee; Andrew j. Peterson to Phillip
Temple; Perley +. Mobiles, j. w Manson,
]. w. Burse and Everett E. Libby, agree
ments with the Central Maine Power Co
Embden-Daniel S. Witham to Umba-
cog Paper Co.; Walter j. Berry ct al
personal warranty to Frank L. Trip
Fairfeld-Fred Scott ct al. to Ameri-
can WOODEN Co; Ida W. Nye to Stephen
a. Nye; A. p. Merr,n to Albert Jewel
ct al.
Harmony--Fred J. Tibbetts 10 A. z
Marble. consideration $500.
Jackman-Lena BARLEY to Alphonst
. Gray; William Salley to James Forces
ct al.
Madison-Ernest c. Butler to Myrti,
A. Smith; Edith j. Steward TO Ernes
c. Butler; Charles E. Davis to Lena NJ
Davis.
- Mercer-Charles T.. yarney to Flor;
A. Snow.
Moose River-Aifred Roy to Charles A
Pickney.
Moxie Gore-Edward crotto ct al. Il
Charles II. Clark ct al; Coburn Land
"a al 10 Mary Crotto ct al.
New Portland snos Hutchlns to Oti
Hntcbins; John w. Dunlap TO OH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
New Pastor.

Rev. J Alexander Betcher of Liver
more Falls, who was appointed to the
pastorate of the Madison Methodist
church at the recent session of the
Maine Conference in Lewiston, is ex-
pected to arrive and take up his work
here the iatter part of this week. Mr..
Betcher was born in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, and was brought up in Dor
chester Mass, where he received his
common school education He took a
classical course in Wilbraham College
preparatory school, after which he
took a course in theology in Boston
University, where in several of his
studies he was examined by Bishop
Hughes. Feeling that there was
need for further study Mr.. Betcher
went to the Moody Institute in
Chicago. After graduating from this
school, he returned to Boston and
took a three year course in voice Gull
ture under the direction of Mrs. F. p.
Whitney who is said to be the finest
lady instructor in the city. This
musical preparation was made with a
view to the singing of evangelistic
work. but at that period the call to the
'
Retcher that he took pastoral work in
which he has continued up to the
present time. He was ordained dea-
con at Gardner, Mass, by Bishop
cranston, and soon after came to
Maine, Joined the conference and was
ordained elder by Bishop Fowler.
While in Massachusetts Mr.. Betcher
was the leader in the work of re-
modelling several churches. as is also
the case in Maine. He has also been
successful in raising much money on
church debt the past few years. Mr..
Betcher's family consists of wife and
two daughters. While Rev. c. A.
Brooks who has been pastor of the
Madison church for the past three
years received unanimous call to re-
| turn for the fourth year. the members
of the church and parish feel that the
present prosperity of the church will
| be continued under the leadership of
Mr.. Betcher. who has also been pastor
| of the Methodist church in Livermore
Falls for the past three years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
TRADE REVIEW.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

highest rate since the first week of
last December. Such ample resources
are open to the money market in New
York's foreign credits that the high
rates at home are not disturbing. The
quick relaxation in the Berlin money
market after April /. promises repay
ment of loans to this center. Some
important financing is known to con-
front the local market, but the outlay
to follow in betterments is a strength
ening factor. April circulars of the
great commercial banks sounded Il
cheerful note and the opinion of our
trade outlook expressed by the British
chancellor of the exchequer was a
similar influence Failure of govern
ment criminal prosecutions against
trust officials cannot be oSitted as a
market influence for the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Maine Baptist Institute. April 5-18,
At Waterviiie.

The third annual session of the
Maine Baptist Institute. Colby Col
lege, and the Maine Baptist Mission
airy convention cooperating. will be
held. April 15-1S, al Waterville. The
program:
Mopday-(Co1by College chapel. $50
registration and assignment: devotion
al service, Rev. j. A. Francis. ID. D.,
Pastor Clarendon Street church. Bos-
ton: address, THE Ramayana, Rev.
NJ. c. Miner. Gardiner: 30. devotion
al service, DR.. Francis; Sis, address
college lecturer.
Tuesday,. devotional service, DR.
Francis; 9.45, The Best Current Lit
erature, % Theology and Bible Study
Rev. f. c. Whittemore. d. D., Water
vile, Rev. w. S. Holland Livermore
Falls; II. college lecturer: go "A
Consideration of the Standard of Eff
ficiency Proposed by the Northern
Baptist Convention" Rev. j. l.. Clark,
Fairfield; discussion; $50, college lee
turer: AIS, address, .Puritanisln,
Rev. George l.. Horr ID. D., president
Newton Theological Institutions; 100
address, college lecturer.
Wednesdays. devotional service
DIR. Francis; 9.45, address, Hindu
Philosophy" Mr. Miner: 1880, THE
Best Current Literature" CD phil
osophy and Life" Rev. f Fl. Preble,
ID. D., Auburn; discussion: u.30, adj
dress. "Presbyterians and Independent
cy," Dr.. Herr; 1880, lunch. dining
room, Baptist church, served by the
ludies of the Social Union; 8, address.
1.-THE Christian Consciousness as the
Ultimate Authority in Christian Be-
lief" Rev. b. p. Hope, Augusta; A. adj
dress. 1.-THE Great Nom Conformist
Creed" Ghe Westminster confession)
DR.. dorr: go, address. THE Day of
Trial" dhe Savoy conference) DIR.
Horr; address, Universal Ties of Kin
ship" Prof Alfred Williams Anthony,
Lewiston.
Thursday-s30, devotions; 9. "The
Best Current Literature" (3> "Soeio-
logy and the Church" Rev. F. l.. VIII
kins, d. H., Portland; Rev. II. B.
Hutchins, Lewiston; 10, THE Real
Value of Foreign Missions" Prof An
thony: II. "The Outlook" open TO-
rum, Secretary Irving S. Mowers.
The above program is subject to
slight variations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
T. r. Wins at Lisbon Falls.

Lisbon Falls. Me-, April 17.-Lisbon
Republicans held their caucus at the
Engine house, Saturday evening, and
after lively discussion instructed the
delegates elected to the State and I'd
District conventions for Roosevelt. the
vote standing "A to 3. DR.. A. w. Pot
ter was chairman and Frank Tobie
secretary of the caucus.
The delegates elected are: H. f.
Coolidge. Charles A. Jordan. James
e. Berry, Harry L. Plummer, A. f.
Greene and +. q. Coombs.
The following town committee was
elected: James f. Armstrong, r. p.
Whittier, Stephen Karkos, Frank
Tobie. Frank A. Coombs, C. A. Jor-
dam Thomas Y. Morrison, Frank VIM
mer and Charles Hackett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

buildings, and as the river became
swcolen, the water backed up into
there and thus caused most of the
damage. Telephone and telegraph ser
vice was badly crippled and train
schedules seriously disarranged.
Several small bridges along the line
Of the river nave been carried away. IL
is estimated that the damage in and
around Barre will reach S25. 900.
Montpelier Vt, April S.-The water be-
gan to recede in the streets of Montpe-
lier. at l O'Clock in the morning, and
there was every indication that 1t woul ]
continue to go down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Root and Herb Medicines

which are natures cure for disease
are not only more reliable and harm
less than drugs but modern science
has never been able to improve upon
them.
Many tons of roots and herbs are
used annually in the manufacture OF
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which is known from ocean to
ocean as the standard remedy for fe-
male ills.
No sick woman will do justice to
herself until she has tried it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Roosevelt Wins at Appleton.

Appleton, Me, April Is. n. Sim
mons and L. n. Moody We're elected
delegates to the Republican State and
District conventions, Saturday, and
instructed for Roosevelt. The follow
ing town committee was chosen:
Frank Berry. chairman, Harry c.
Pease, secretary. George A. Miller. O.
T. Keene, S. n. Simmons. Jesse Gus
hee, l.. y. Moody, A. E. Fish, Osgood
Collins. Elmer Sprague, William Me
Lain. 4. f. Quincy, C. II. Page and
+. e. Edgecomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
skowheaan Baseball Schedule.

Howard Arey, manager of the Good
win baseball team, has made public the
following schedule for the team for the
season of 1872:
April 20-Waterville High at Watervllie.
April 24-Cony High at Augusta.
May 4-Oak Grove at Vassalboro.
May S-Skowhegan High at Skowhe-
gan.
May 11--Winslow High at Winslow.
May 15--Oak Grove at Good VIII.
May 1s-Skowhegan at Good VIII.
May 1.-THE Faculty.
May 29-Winslow at Good VIII.
June Alumni at Good VIII.
June 8-Waterville at Good win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
WATERv|LLE.

Constable George A Jellison, who
was one of those who served war
rants for Rev. II. y. Pringle recent
ly, was also dropped from the list of
police. a the meeting of the city
council, held, last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Jellison has been a special police
for the past seven years Ii is now
possible that Rev. Mr. Pringle will
find it difficult to have a warrant
served unless the city marshall is first
notified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

The Gardiner and Randolph bridge
committee has organized with the three
commissioners of Gardiner and select
man c. Z. Clarke and J. Rafter of Ran
dolph. b, i. Lamb is chairman and c.
T.. Clarke secretary of the fun commit
tee. John MARI. the present superinten-
dent, was reelected, and the selection OF
the assistant superintendent was left to
Berry and Clarke, the subcommittee 10
look after the ordinary business. subject
TO the approval of the fun committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08


the wires of the company out of COM
mission. tonight. Telephone service in
some directions was also hampered
AS midnight approached. the river
continued to rise and the flooded area
was extended accordingly. In this city
alone the damage is at least 100000,
principally on stock, merchandise
stored in easements and lower floors
of business structures.
The Montpelier Journal force ex-
pected to be obliged to quit work soon
after midnight as the rising water was
rapidly approaching the motors which
operate the machinery
The water was believed to be re-
eedlng at PARE. but many of the
streets We're stll flooded. Two small
tributaries empty into the river with
IN the confines of the town. These
wind around in many instances, under
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
THE METHODlSTS.
Continued from Page One)

South Thomaston and Spruce Head
John Gibson.
South Waldoboro-supplied by d. T..
Kelley.
St Albans-suppled~ by Montford S.
HILL
Union--B. w. Russell.
Waldoboro & Winslows Mills-S. G.
Young
Westport-John l.. McAuleffe.
Windsor-Frank b. Pine
Wiseasset--Job Moore
Woolwich-Herbert W. Brooks
As the result of admissions to the min
istry at this session of conference three
districts are now supplied with a larger
number of preachers than ever before in
the history of the East Maine Confer
enee.
Rockford, Me, April G.--Reading of
the appointments for the year is the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Colonel Preference at Rumford Falls

Rumford Fails. Me, April AT a
Republican convention in the munich
pal courtroom, Saturday afternoon,
eight delegates were chosen to the
State convention, as follows: Theo-
dore Hawley, 5. j. Gonya, Mark A. Ell
lott, George Patten, Ernest A. Wake
ley, Joseph A. Nile, f. o. Eaton and
D. II. Martin. All We're instructed for
Col. Roosevelt, there being no opposi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

the guest of friends at Lowell, Mass.
Portland, Boston and Nashua, N. H., ar
rived home, Sunday. Mr. Bessey's broth
er, G. +. Bessey of Naterville, was n
guest Sunday, at their home on Brnns-
wick avenue q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
CAIRO, ILLS. AN ISLAND.
Water 10 Feet Higher Than Average
Level of City.

Cairo, Ills, April Cairo, tonight,
is surrounded by vast stretch of wa
ter, the crest of which is 10 feet high
err than the average level of the city.
In many places the water is 20 feet
hi"her than the streets.
For four days Cairo has been an
island city. When the levees protect
ing the drainage district went out,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE

TT.
ASSETS DEC. 81, 1911.
Stocks and Bonds. $2,27S,S51.76
cash in Office and Bank, 104, 245. "a
Agents Balances, 30l, 1874 %
Interest and Rents 1853 O4
All other Assets, 496 Sc
Gross Assets, $2,713 1881 81
Deduet items not admitted, 7.04
Admitted Assets, 1858, 74054
LIABILITIES DEC. 81, 1911.
Net Unpaid Losses, S1S3 504 90
Unearned Premiums, 353257 IS
All other Liabilities SIS 2S1 CO
Cash Deposit Capital 400 600 90
surplus over all Liabilities. Col, 591.l6
Total Liabilities and Surplus. 81. 1913. 74a. "a
HENRY a. HEATH, Agent.
Augusta, Maine, mch25, mon, ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
TheOakIand
SC. Cigar Sc.
NO SUPERIOR, FEW EQUAL
Geo. 3. Morse Co., Mfg, Gardiner, Me.
DIFF

Rainey. L. G. Bunker, John E. Nelson,
Edgar ]. Brown, H. w. Mitchell.
Frank Redington, Martin Blaisdell, f.
ID. Lunt, Walter E. Noble
1t was voted that the same dele
gates ard alternates shall serve as
delegates and alternates to the Dis
trict convention to be held in Bangor,
on the. same day.,p,a -s,,-s...l.sttt....-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

The Wednesday Whist Club will hold
its last meeting of the season, Wednes-
day, with Mrs. Madeline Lawrence Ores
den avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

William Wellman, who had an attack
of the grip and who ventured out, last
week, had a relapse but is improved
some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

Mrs. Charles f. Virgins and little son
and nurse who have been visiting M.
and Mrs. Henry Richards, returned, Sat
urday, to Cambridge, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

Mrs. George Gray will give party,
Tuesday afternoon, at her home on
Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

The reports of the city officials of last
year can be obtained at the city clerks
office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

Canabas Council, X. G., will give an
Easter ball, Monday evening, in G.. A.
r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
LOCAL NOTICE.

r. II. Willis, optometrist. has added
to his testing room. new luminous
muscles Test an luminous retinoscope
and new automatic chair. One of the
best rooms in the State. apr6dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

The carriage repairing shop at 66
Mechanic street, formerly run by the
late w. r. Farnsworth, has been
opened and equipped by c. II. and r.
l.. Huntington, who are prepared to
do repair work of all kinds promptly.
mch30dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

Mrs. Fred e. strout and Mrs. Guy Law
renee nave arrived home from a visit tn
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

ME- and Mrs. Daniel Longfellow have
gone to Washington on a 10-days trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

5 The 11-months-oid boy of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. X Pooler died, Saturday, of measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08

Don't fail to attend the concert at
the Universalist church Tuesday eve
ming, April 9. II you do YOU will miss
great musical and dramatic treat.
The best of talent will participate.
Tickets on sale at Jackson's drug
store apr5.d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
Saturday Games.

Saturday Games.
At Standardization, Ans 10; Cinci 1.
AT Baltimore-Boston, Nat, o. Balti-
more 0.
AT Observation-Disclosures, Nat. 8; Ath-
letics, q
Mt New York-New York, Nat, s; Jer-
sey CityH1.
At Springfield, O.-Boston, Nat, I'd, 3;
Springfield. /.
At Providence-Brown, 8: Providence, 2.
At hington-Princeton, S: GEORGE
town, /.
AT Lexington. ya.-Wash. & Lee, G;
Columbia, A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
GARDINER.

Telephone 37--W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-08
BASEBALL.
Sunday Games.

At Cineinnati-Cincis. Nat, 6; Boston,
Am, 2.
AT st. Louis-St Louis Nat. s; Am, Z.
Ten inning and series championship.
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GENERAL FEELING or UNREST
EXISTS IN TEXTILE CENTERS

Continued from Page one.)
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WINooskI RIVER RAGING.

Continued from Page one.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-13
ALL MUST co To- TRIAL OCT. /
IN ONE CASE, DECLARES JUDGE

the defence that the statute OF limita-
tons had run in the case, the court
approved the argument OF district at
torney Miller that the conspiracy as
alleged was a continuing one and that
limit OF time for prosecution had not
expired in 1906 acts for the reason
that though the conspiracy is alleged
to have begun in 1906, acts are alleged
TO have been committed in furtherdnce
thereof as late as April. 1911.
Motion to quash were not made as to
the indictments against eight of the 81
defendants that did not appear in
court All Of them were the Nc
Namara brothers, in san Quentin rris-
on, Cal, and Ortie McManigdl. in jail
at Los Angeles.
Was Dictabroph in BacruNVs R0oIrss
Walter Drew, counsel for the Ma
tlOnal ErectOrs association said he
had received a telegram from J. D.
Fredericks, prosecutor of Los Angeles
county, Cal, that private conversations
of Clarence DarrOW, indicted on the
charge of attempting to bride jurors in
the Mcnamara case, had been recorded
by means of a telephone device during
the last month
The machine was installed in Oar
rows room in a hotel BY Robert Eos
ter, a detective from the Erectors' asso-
citation, Drew said, and wires led 70
nearby room where stenographers
copied conversations alleged TO have
related to Darrow's case. A bellbov
Drew added, had informed barrow Of
the presence Of the instrument and
It was removed Tuesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-13
BRICKLAYERS HOLD
SMOKE-LUNCH FEST
AS Side Attractions There
We're Talks and Some
Boxing Stunts

Bouts with the bumpers over lunch
and bouts with the mits amused mem
bers of Bricklayers' union No. 8 last
night at smoker and Dutch lunch
held in Union Labor hall Nearly $50
persons packed the hall and ate at
three long tables.
1t was a publication Of employees
and employer, for present were many
officials Of both city and county and
many contractors. A. T. Bartlett. city
ling inspector, acted as tOastmas-
ter, and as first stunt Frank J. VII
Iams read some PONIES" about the
union members Mayor Kelly told how
he nearly became a railway brake
man. judge a. s =. Eylar said that the
Bricl1layers' union always respected
the other fellow" and gave an honest
days work; judge 7. r Harper told
q story. Henry II. Walker told OF CO.
operation between employer and en-
ploye. and W " Bridgers. county at
torney, said a number Of things.
In the boxing bouts. which were
staged in a ring at the end Of the hail.
some lively going developed. Parker
and Murphy, each more or less black,
started out to so six rounds. but four
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-13
Separate Trials Denied Men
Indicted on Transporting
Dynamite Charge.

Indianapolis. Ind. March 1s.-All
the defendants indicted for violation
of federal statutes governing transpor-
tation of explosives must go to trial
in one cause on October J. according
to the final ruling OF judge Anderson
today, after he had heard arguments
Of attorneys for the defence on a mo-
ton for separate trials.
Plead asNOt Guilty.
Not guilty was the plea OF IS men
arraigned in federal court here on in
dictments charging completely in the
alleged conspiracy unlawfully to trans
port dynamite from state to state.
Judge Anderson oVerruled ali demur-
rers Of the defence, but granted 80
days for the filing Of exceptions to
his ruling.
Trial Set for October 1.
Consolidation OF the cases asked by
United states district attorney Miller
was ordered, subject to petition for
separate trials II the defence so de-
sires. The court instructed that the
defendants appear when presentation
Of the matter is made. The trial was
When judge Anderson announced
he would Oyerrule the demurrers TO the
"a Indictments he turned to the de-
PENDANTS for whom seats had been
ranged in tiers, and said.
Gentlemen, DO you know the nature
Of the charges against your
we do" came in a heavy chorus.
Then, one by one, the indicted men,
headed by Frank ~ Ryan, president
of the international Association OF
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers,
arose as their names fWere called by
the clerk and responded:
Not guilty.
Attacks from many angles were
made on the indictments charging the
defendants with aiding and abetting
Ortie Z. McManigal and John J. and
James B. Mcnamara in the transpor-
GatiOn Of dynamite on passenger
trains, with being principals with Nc
Manigal and the McNamaras in the IL
legal acts, and with having cOnspired
and violated the statute prohibiting
such transportation
OverruIes Motion to Quash.
That she statute OF limitations had
run against the offence OF conspiracy
alleged, and that the indictments did
not aver violation Of the law because
II was not set out that the defendants
had not labelled packages Of explosives
they were alleged to have carried
on passenger trains, were the two
principal contentious OF counsel for
the defence. Elijah Zoline and Pat
rick ODonnell. of Chicago, Walter
Dali, Of Munice Ind, and W. n. Hard
the merit in these interpretations I
said judge Anderson, ia overriding
the motions 10 quash.
As 1 read the acts OF 1856. 1889 and
1909 on the subjects, it is plain that
II is unlawful for a man to carry ex-
ploslves on any vehicle, train OF vessel /
OF common carrier that transports (
passengers for hire"
In refusing to accept the plea OF /