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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
WASHINGTON FEELS
GRIP OF WEATHER

WASHINGTON. Jan. Heavy
SHOWS and considerably lower tenn
peratures are forecasted by the Unit
ed States Weather Bureau for the
next forty-eight hours for all sec
tions east Of Colorado. According to
reports received at the Weather Su-
reau. severe storm Is now center
ed ever Colorado. whcnee II will Eaosn.
eastward, crossing the Mississippi
Valley Monday and reaching the At
lantic States Tuesday. Snow Is pre-
dicted for Monday in the Plains
States and Rocky Mountain region.
the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and
Monday night and Tuesday in the
Atlantic statea.w5zfsxtref low tenn
peratures will continue east Of the
Mississippi river during Monday and
Tuesday.
Washington, which has been in the
grip OF zero weather for the last
three days. Is afforded no hope of
relief. Nash ,S,lffsxiHgs RBta tlsstss ,hy
the extreme cold resulted fiji an APP
peal for funds from the Charitable
institutions today. which have been
overwhelmed by the innumerable ap-
peals for help
A number If persons have received
painful injuries from falls on the
streets. owing to the ice and snow.
At the hospitals a large number of
reop!e have received treatment for
frostbitten toes. ears and, Noses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
R|CHESON HOPES
TO ESCAPE CHAIR
CONFESSION WILL BRING SEN
TENCE OF DEATH, but HOPES
FOR RETRIEVE.

BOSTON. MASS. Jan. Ills
mind apparently eased by his confes-
sion Of the murder of Avis Linnell.
the Rev Clarence v. r. Richeeon
spent most Of the night and tho
greater part OF to-day praying In his
cell in the Charles street jail. pausing
in his supplications only long enough
to eat frugally OF the meals brought
s,sn Sr Ne close MA. seyes ins ssasfal
sleep. He displays none of his for
mer agitation and seems to have re-
signed himseK to his fate.
The prisoner will be arraigned in
Judge Sandersons court Tomorrow
afternoon. He will change his former
plea OF not guilty to guilty and when
the new pica h accepted he witt be
sentenced to death IN the electric
chair. Both Richeson and his coun-
Eel are reposing hope in the Cover
nor and the executive council to es-
cape the full penalty Of the deed.
Governor Foss 10 known to oppose
capital punishment and several Of
Same mind. Councillor Quinn said
to-day that he would vote ION the
side OF mercy"
1t In reported In police circles that
Richeson. besides coufessing his crime
n writing. informed his counsel that
-llsc -&l.es fata1 tlfAH9ft -ssE i,etssAsa
10 Nias 1dnnell While they Wsso seat-
"a On = bench IN the FCuway on The
attsEnecn q aAtnraaN 001coeG ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
WINTER PLEASURES
ENJOYED BY MANY
BOYS AND GIRLS AND THE Old
FOLKS, TOO, REvEL IN THE
SNOW AND ICE.
PARK SKATING IS GOOD
SHEDDING Is ALSO FINE AND ONCE
AGAIN JINGLING SLEIGH BELLs
ARE HEARD IN CITY
STREETS.

Two hundred and fifty boys and
girls, with liberal sprinkIing of
older folk. unlimbered skates yes
terday afternoon and went to Forest
Hill Park. where keepers swept away
three inches of snow. Few skated
before noon. The ice was smooth
as glass and strong enough to bear
ten abreast. There was enough tang
in the air to make ears and fingers
tingie. but with dead calm the
cold vas not unpleasant. Many went
back last night and skated by star
light.
A large crowd visited Lakeside
Park, where the ice froze over Sat-
urday marninx ard stayed frard all
dAy yesterday. The los was Fairly
At Reservoir Park not more than
fifty put on skates. Many rode out
TO the lake. but left when they saw
the condition OF the ice. Boys swept
off q path around the edges and cir
cled the body Of water. In the center
OF the lake ice was TOP rough for
fast or fancy Aaneuvering.
Snow that began to sift down
shortly after last midnight, covering
the ground with a smooth mantle.
brought out sleighs in the afternoon.
several were seen on the streets Tor
the first time In a long while, the
jingle IF the bells being heard. One
to which was hitched pair of
spanking mules attracted great
deal of attention rs it whirlea it's
occupants through the downtown
district. Melting did not set In even
at midday and there was no crust,
but the going was good where veni-
Giles had packed the snow in the
middle OF the thoroughfares.
Last nights weather report from
Washington promised snow today
and Tuesday. With the earth dry
and cold, the blanket Is likely to la st
for days.
Coasting held sway at Reservoir
Park and scores of small boys were
hobbing merrily down hill in the
morning when parents thought they
were at Sunday school. Later in the
day tho crowd increased and many
older people were children again on
back streets and in the residential
district. where snow was not cut up
by vehicles, many small bays spent
the whole day.
Bryan Park. where Saturday thu
pond was drained, was deserted yes
terday. No accidents were reported
yesterday or last night
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
YACHT
IS STORM SWEPT
coRsAIR LOSES CABIN AND TWO
ANCHORS IN GALE OFF
NORFOLK.

NORFOLK, VA, Jan. Hooking az
though she had BEEN swept by a cy-
clone, the handsome yacht Corsair,
owned by J. p. Morgan. IL at anchor
Oft Assateague Island. with the reve-
nue. cutter OnondagA standing by
ready to render assistance. The Cor-
sair lost her cabin. two anchors and
nearly all OF her railing on both sides
during the terrific storm. Friday nighs.
~. Iife-savers at the Assateague sta
tt0ff sighted sEef WI tisS " xiiG~ ihgs IN
the sea early yesterday morning, and
went to her assistance. The yacht
during Friday night, had both of her
anchors torn away by the. storm and
she was unable to hold her head
against the terrific gale that was blow
Ing from the Northwest at the rate
OF seventy miles an hour. High waves
beat all over the vessel. and put out
her HreS. Life-sayers furnished dry
clothing to ~ome OF these Nm bsvsra Of
the yacht. but their names cocid not
be learned. Tho yacht win probably
como to Norfolk tomorrow.
The schooner ;Alherts IL stranded
rear the Corsair, and TIE onondaaa
today was ~ndeavorinz to float her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08

FINLEY AT HEAD
OF BIG Mt VEMENT

NEW YORK. Jan. THE appoint
ment of President Ffn.sy, of the col
lese OF the city Of New York; As
Chairman OF a local ccmmittee OF one
hundred, IL the first definite stem to-
wards the organization in Manhattan
OF The Men and Religion Forward
Movement. which has been sweeping
across the continent since the last
week OF September. II Ii expected
that by rntd-kprff the four hundrcd
churches in New York and the Bronx
will be thoroughly prepared 10 enter
upon an eight day campaign Of inspi-
ration and instruction In the most
modern and efflcient METHODS Of re-
ligious and social uplift-
With Dr.. Einlex-aEe -asaocintad onA
hundred business and Professional men
whu wifi have the local carupztxn IN
charge. They represent practically
exaEx 6rokAstanA d1nominakanas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
COMMITTEE NOT TO
FORCE PRIMARIES

iss y WASHINGTON, Jan. with the
arrival hourly Of the members OF
the Democratic National COMMITTEES
today. the opinion seemed to grow
stronger that tho committee during
~ sessions which begins tomorrow
win do nothing In tho was Of urging
the presidential primary this year.
Notwithstanding the fact that Gov
I ernor Wilson and William Jennings
BRYAN. who arrived this Afternoon.
foeSfheT With their supporters, are
infant upon bringing up the primar,
matter before the committee ana
vutsSp with al the power 1t their
I eommand.
4 The committee possibly may sug-
Esnt chat those States which have
bffMaFy laws shall 20 ahead and
name their delegates ~ they please.
but there win b. no attempt BY the
l 4uil oonmittee to force down the
throa4s Of other States presidential
rs4nnary rule. In thu respect the ac-
tion 81 tho Democratic committee
~ Mostly Ter ftesss HAT uff
Raunh1icar consni ttee. MhiGh
ahllleA ~ ~ sazas Droblem = fewl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
ATLANTIC FLEET
SUFFERS IN GALE
WIND REACHES VELOCITY OF 80
MILES An HOUR AND SEAS
ARE HIGH.
SALEM LOSES TWO MEN
NO OTHER cAsUALTIEs REPORTED
BUT ALL VESSELS ARE TO
SOME EXTENT nAMAG--
ED BY STORM.
LOSES TWO MEN
TORPEDO BOAT TERRY
At MERCY OF WAVES

All vessels OF the navy be-
tween the Atlantic cuast and
Be~muda were ordered by wire
less tonight % search for the
United States torpedo bnat de-
stroyer Terry. which il reported
drifting about hOpeleesdy with
her turbine cnGines Out VI CONF
mission, her wireless appssaazs
blown away. her p~angn - Md.
md IN hee xtC1wAs kN1npd
Aboard mr. are thrue comnais-
Aoned oslcers and eighty three
enlisted men.
The Terry MAS ON her MAY to
Guantanamo to participate In
the maIacuvers OF the Atlantic
fleet when hit by the big storm
Of Friday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
DO = now.

Yes wasn't . gsed de-
tisaary - take TIE viz
gInian's sRef at eness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
GIVES POISON TO
KILL HOUSEHOLD
WOMAN, DEMENTED ny ABANDON
MENT OF HUSBAND, COM
MITS DEED.
BOARDER DISCOVERS 1T
FOUR ARE DEAD, ONE IS DYING
AND -FOUR OTHERS. TREAT
ED IN TIME. WILL
RECOVER.
BOARDER DISCOVERS j

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7.-Driven
insane because OF her husbands
abandonment. Mrs. Bridget Flanagan.
who conducted boarding house at
1323 North Twenty-fourth street, v
believed to have placed poison In the
food of her boarders.' with the result
that three of her own family were
Killed, one Of the boarders Is dying.
and four others are seriously I'LL MrA
Flanagan also partOok OF the food
and died in great agony.
The deed of the demcnted W 71nan
was discovered today when one Of
those who was taken Ill started TO
summon assistance. Fills Failure to
arouse any of the inmates uf the
house awakened his Suspfcions. The
boarder went through the various
rooms and was Mortified to find the
bodies Of the victims and the stricken
persons in various parts Of the house.
He summoned the police by teie-
phone, and on their arrival the other
victims of the tragedy were discov-
cred.
The dead are:
Mrs. Bridget Flanagan, 81 years
cid.
Annie Flanagan. 10 years old.
Joseph Flanagan, liz years old.
Miss Catherine Murray, 8 years
old.
The dying victim is Mrs. Hannah
Curran, a hoarder, who Is now in the
weraen.s hospital.
The persons treated at the scene
of the tragedy Were:
Phillip Curran, IL yeas old.
Marguerite Curran. Is years old.
Thomas Gallagher. II years old.
Thomas McFadden, % years old.
The police and coroner's deputies
are working on the belief that de-
sertion by Joseph Flanagan. her hus-
hand. unbalanced the mind of the
proprietress of the boarding house.
While In a tit of dependency last
night the distracted woman mixed q
poisonous drug in the Food for mem
bers of her family and boarders. In
ciuded In the foodstuffs on the table
were potatoes. beans. pork. milk and
tea.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
CLARK r ) ATTEND
sOUET II. MIGHT

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-Speaker
Champ t.iu1k h ETH further improved
today from the bad cold which for
several days, II was feared. would re-
Ault seriously, and tomorrow will be
able to leave his homo and attend the
Jackson Day banquet tomorrow night.
Friends Of Speaker Clark have stat
ed freely during the past week that
JNSy WIN rHKU HuvHnIR1s OF The BAN
-auat IN further thu A4sseIFfaH.s pfeAi-
den. ial boom. and are clatsd owe, the
fA0t that 10 VII u ENssnk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-08
seven Pearls In Oyster.

RAILWAY, N. j.. Jan. Miss Mar
guerite Bliss, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. william, Rliss. Of Maple avenue.
at dinner today found seven fins
-tiyu pUzri1 prunuuneEd 'rnUm E0Jd
specimens 1ttss Bliss have several
OF them mounted In ptscs Of jewelry
~ AQNy411E --s.s-.-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Wednesday Brighton Market.

Stock Yards, Sept. Ia.
The supply of mich cows was heavy,
ana included some of the best highly
bred cows seen at the yards for some
time past. Tile market was firm, with
prices on the fancy cows strong,
showing an advance of IS per head
ON average sales. But the market for
ordinary cows was slow, disposals be-
ing made late in the days and ship
pers We're obliged on some of these in
order to close out the stock, sold at
lower prices than We're received back
iii the country; 379 out of 600 were
tested. Beef cattle were in fair sup
ply and the market was steady at
Tuesdays level. There were some
choice oxen offered. selling at SC. the
best sail reported.
Representative Sales-Milch COWS
Robert Connors offered an extra fine
lot of fancy mixers, SO of which sold
from $75GR1i0. F. 0. Thompson sold L
extra nice fancy Holstein mixer for
800, /. for $50, l, for $40, 3 at $50
each, and / for $45. w. F. Wallace
sold 50 cows from SCOTS, and 20 COWS
from 35Gf50. Il. c. Piper sold 10 cows
from $40 % IS. c. l.. Henry sold %
cows from S40@75. ]. S. Henry sold
80 cows from s4O@75. Hall & Lowell
sold 90 cows from $35@75 A. C. Foss
& Son sold mixers at ST. each, and
/ springer at SOS.
Beef Cattle, Veal Calves and Hogs-L.
Stetson 20 choice oxen av. 14l7 lbs. at Sc.
10 cows av. HOO lbs. at 51c., and 10 cows
av. 800 lbs. at 3lc Hall & Lowell sold
10 oxen av. 1850 lbs. at he. cows av. 800
lbs at ale. and 10 cows ave 700 lbs. at
PC, $50 calves av. 115 lbs. at SIC, and $50
hogs av. 200 lbs. at s. i0c. M Abrams sold
80 cattle from 3Q5ac. +. G. Piper sold
80 veals at 8v Otis II. Forbush received
s cattle amongst the late arrivals. COW
1850 lbs. at BE-, heifers 400 lbs. at 4sc.
/ COW 1890 lbs. at 505c, l cow 500 lbs. at
4ic, / COW $40 lbs. at 410c, and s1.25 oft.
/ COW 300 lbs. at &c. and 81 Off cows 1890
lbs. at Sc. and COW $50 lbs. at SIC, |
fancy calf 100 lbs. at 10c.. calves 2l0 lbs.
at &C.. calves 1870 lbs. at Sc, l calf so
lbs. at 7lc., and l lot of 81 fancy calves
at the top of the market; 8 hogs $40 lbs.
at SIC. 9 hogs 1850 lbs. at S.4oc., and ?
pigs 290 lbs. at sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Continued from Page one,)

serving under Gen. Nogi in the spring
of 1s0i when the japanese warrior re-
peatedly gtormed the Russian citadel.
King Georges special representative.
Prince Arthur of Connaught, to whom
Gen. Nogi as chairman of the recep-
ton committee had been especially
attached by Emperor Yoshihito, and
the entire suite of the prince. met the
cortege at the entrance to the ceme-
terry. The special ambassador of the
United States, Philander c. I&nox, did
no participate in the ceremony. he be-
ing absent at kioto, where he went 10
visit the grave in the Imperial estate
of Mooyama. close by, of Emperor
Mutsuhito. Sec. Knox was represented
st Ayoma, Wednesday. by Brig Gen.
John J. Pershing of the special en-
bassy staff. Mr.. Knox sent mag
nificeEt wreath.
The ritualistic ceremony at the great
funeral hall was extremely impress
sive and was attended by immense
crowds. All the foreign diplomats had
seats within the temple. Charles p.
Bryan. the resident ambassador. was
attended by Sec. Arthur Bailey
Blanchard and Lieutenant Command
er Lyman A. Cotton and Capt. Hubert
l.. WiImore, respectively, the naval
and military attaches of the embass
Prince Arthur of Connaught person.
ally laid floral tribute upon the
coffin. Many hundreds of wreaths were
received from all parts of the world.
after the Shinto rites had been per-
formed, bugle statutes blared fol
both and a triple volley fired over the
graves at five minutes past five rang
out, thus bringing to an end the GER
em0ny of laying to rest the bodies of
tho Countess Nogi and the hero OF
Port Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

This ruling and decision were in
the case was again tried at the in
stance of the Edgecomb heirs, the
superior court ruling that this town
was not included in the original pat
cnt, the north line of the town being
fixed as the south boundary of the
patent. History also reports that ira
ditions has it that the Pejepscot pro-
prietors claimed this territory and
built mills within 1t.
The settlement of Bowdenham
dates back to soon after the building
of Fort Richmond, in 1890, within
the present limits of the village of
Richmond. The present town of Rich
mond was for some years a part of
the town of Bowdoinham following the
Incorporation of the latter town in
1862 Following the incorporation of
the town the litigation between the
claimants under the Plymouth Pat
ent and those who held property UNI
dor the purchase of Christopher Law
son, who in 1649, purchased a tract
of land on the western side of the
Kennebec began. The settlement of
Rowdonham was much retarded by
The wars with the Indians and the
disputes whichsarose about the own
ership of the land.
Bowdoinham was for a number of
years one of the places that shared
the State renown as a shipbuilding
place, and several fine vessels have
been launched in the waters of the
Catharce river. In former years there
We're also several manufacturing es-
Establishments, they including clothing
manufactures, boot and shoe shops,
carriage and harness manufactures
~ one time considerable ice for con-
sumption IN the larger cities of the
East was harvested on the river with
in the limits of the town. The valua-
ton of the town in 1870 was S646 ,422,
or about $4,000 increase over 1860
while 10 years later, in 1880, the valu-
alton had dropped back to a little
above $614,000. The population in 1850
was 1882 and in 1860 was 2343. while
10 years later had dropped to 1904 The
census of 1910 show population of
1855
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
GOOD MORNING. WILLIAM.
But the Elder Russell Calmly Ignores
Claimant, Dakota Dan.


Cambridge, Mass. Sept. B-Wiliam c.
to the name of Daniel Blake Russell de-
clare to be their brother. appeared in
court, today. for the first time since the
hearing on Dakota Dams plea for rec
ognition was resumed before Master Gil
bert A. a. Pevey.
Fresno DAN" who has been accepted
by the family, failed to appear and
statements differed somewhat as to his
present whereabouts. On his way into
court William Russell met the Dakota
claimant face to face, but did not re-
spond to the latter's Good morning,
William"
Dakota Dan" resumed the stand under
cross examination when the court opened
He was questioned about an impeachment
in his speech and was asked If he had
ever been treated for it when a boy. He
testified as to a visit to a specialist but
said his father declined to allow him to
take the treatment because of the price.
During the afternoon session the wit
ness was asked to draw a number of
sketches showing the streets about the
Russell home, the location of schools and
homes of neighbors and the interior of
the Russell house itself. He was asked
also to write several notes at tho dicta-
ton OF counsel and these were put In as
exhibits of his handwriting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Second "Game."

Yes, friends, you've got to hand it
to the Augusta baseball team as II
consistently, hard hitting, fast play
ing aggregation. They certainly know
baseball-all brands in the rule book,
and then a few-ask the umpire, Did
you ever know that if a man gets
walloped on his hearing while he's
carrying cough in the right side of
his throat he isn't entitled to more
than two base hit in the score
Sure, Know baseball? Leave it to
those! Eight runs to four for their
opponents in the first game-and IA
tor thereabouts) to one in the sec
ond. And Bowdoinham had lost but
four games, this season! OF course
there were slight drawbacks. Mcneil
might have struck out another man
and made it an even score; New
bert tried to pull new one-like
this: You run right up a little hill
and run right back again and then
right up again and get the ball. New
bert was down while the ball was up
then Douglas fell over second base
once or twice. but he covered it Ia
perfection. What? oh, yeah, Bow
doinham had the IA. Box score? Get
out of here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
SLOW TRACK But GOOD
RACING AT GRAND CIRCUIT.
Princess Todd Driven by Murphy Proves
The Best in Field of 3=year=olds--Joe
Patchen II Wins 2.l2 Pace-=Robert
MiIrOi Takes 2.I2 TrOt.

Detroit. Mich. Sept. IS.-Princess
Todd owned by the Cruickston Stock
Farm. Gait Ont. and driven by Muir
PIN, this Afternoon, proved herself the
best in a field of splendid 3-year- Odds
by winning the major portion of the
Horseman Futurity purse of $4,000.
Brighton B., Manrico and the Cana
dian filly each won one of the three
heats in this event. the feature of to-
days Grand Circuit program, but
Princess 1odd's standing in the final
summary was highest.
The track was muddy and about
eight. seconds slow when racing was
started, late in the afternoon. None of
the races on. today's original program
was reached, and one of Tuesday
events. the Futurity pace, was unfin-
1shed after two tame heats.
Five meats We're required to decide
the 212 trot. which was started, yes
terday Robert Milroi, with the best
average after the fifth heat, was de-
clared winner.
Joe Patehen III, with one heat of the
2.12 pace already to his credit, won
two more, today, in easy style. He
was never urged and finished both
ROUNDS slowing down.
Brighton B.. winner of yesterdays
one heat in the 3-year- old Futurity,
started ont well in the second heat,
today. He led to the three quarters
with Manrico alongside. The pace was
too hard and at the last turn Brighton
=. lost his stride, Manrico taking first
position and holding it to the wire.
Princess Todd, third, on Tuesday,
came strong at the end and was beat
er by a length.
In the third and final heat Manrico
and Junior Watts raced out ahead of
the Held to the far turn. Brighton B.
then took the lead and looked like a
winner Half way down the stretch
Murphy made a magnificent drive He
took Princess Todd out of the bunch
in rush and in a whipping finish
sent her urder the wire a half length
to the good.
The $1,000 purse was divided as
follows: $500 to the winners of each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
CHINA.

Edmond d. Wiggin of Boston died
in China at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Gerald, Sept. is, OF
heart disease. His age was 60 years
and IL months. Mr.. Wiggin was born
in China and for his first wife mar
ried Miss Julia Washburn of this
town, who died when her daughter,
Mrs. Gerald, was a young girl. Mr..
Wiggin formerly lived in Auburn and
was prominent in the police force OF
that city, winning fame as detec-
tive in the famous Barron murder a.
Dexter. He since lived the most of
the time in Boston and worked up
many difficult cases. Mr.. Wiggin
passed one winter in France and two
in Alaska. His health had been poor
for the past year, during which he
lived quietly with his daughter