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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

CLAIMING TITLE TO COMFY IS
LAND.
Some Interesting Phases of Its Own
ership History.

Though the series of suits on behalf
of the heirs OF Elizabeth Morey begun
by former State Senator Albert A.
Wray as counsel to recover large
part of Coney Island may not be very
seriously considered by realty men. it
has a real interest in the recalling of
certain phases of Coney Islands his
tory. Within the memory of men
now living $4,000 would have been a
fair price for all the stretch OF sand
from Sea Gate to the Oriental hotel
site. Two or three places furnished
informal entertainment to fishermen.
once in a while there was picnic on
the sand Now many millions are in
vested in all sorts of amusement de-
vices, and often in summer hundred
thousand persons go there to spend
money.
1t was not surprising that realty
titles were neglected in the old days.
John Y. McKane claimed that most of
the island was the common lands of
the town of Gravesend." He got
through the legislature a bill TO pro-
vide for the selling of these common
lands later a bill for disposing of the
lands of unknown heirs" II has Of
ten been limited that through dummies
McKane himself became the pur-
chaser Of a considerable part of these
lands. His friends and admirers al
ways denied this, and we believe it
was never proved that he thus mis-
used his powers as supervisor of the
town. But the charge is revived in
the moving papers of the Morey suit.
That McKane was the real father OF
! Coney Island development need not be
i doubted Neither need it be ques-
toned that he made money out OF
such development. He was almost
the only building contractor, and for
obvious reasons his prestige could not
we'll be broken down by competition.
| The Moreys claim that Mrs. Eliza
beth Morey bought from Mrs. Eliza
beth johnson about two-thirds oi
Coney Island, two years before the
| sales under the McKane plan, and thai
the johnson title ran back to pur-
4 chase by Hendrick Johnson from tht
Indians in 1915. That is Lawyer
Wray's contention. But adverse pos
session for twenty years gives abso.
/ Lutte title TO real estate under the
statute as under the common law. Il
would seem that there has been adj
verse possession for much more thar
this period. and through her long ane
not undramatic life right in ConeA
Island Mrs. Morey must have known
of her claims to title il she had any
and must have failed to push thos'
claims. Mr. Wray. so far as W,
know, has not disclosed what plea h,
will set up against adverse posses
sion. Lawyers and laymen viii watcl
this, the vital phase of the con
troversy, with the greatest interest
Brooklyn Eagle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Word has been received in this city
of the death at Evanston. ILL.,, of Pliny
C. Bartlett, aged 6S years. He leaves
one daughter. Mrs. Eleanor joyce of
Worthing, Eng, son, Draper q. of
Hamilton, Mont. He also has a sister.
Mrs l.. ID. Cooke of this city The re-
mains will be brought TO this city.
Burial win be in Maple Grove ceme-
terry Randolph. The eornmittal service
will be said by Rev. r. w. Plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Owing 10 the illness of his sister,
Mrs. Avery, the funeral of the late j.
Frank Bookings will be held at 10
O'Clock, this Thursday morning. in
the Baptist church. nearby, instead OF
his laie home, as first announced
Friends win be governed by this an
nouncemcnt and assemble at the
church and avoid confusion at the
house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
FIRST OF SEASON.
Postmaster r. M. Fish Catches Fine
Salmon and Trout, Wednesday.

Postmaster +. NJ. Fish. with Chas.
A. Ogden as guide, made a fine catch
at Cobbosseecontee, Wednesday. He
brought home four beautiful speckled
trout, the largest weighing four
pounds, also handsome salmon that
weighed six pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest NJ. Glidden of
Dorchester. Mass, are the happy par
ents of daughter. Helen Wood Gid
den. born April % Mrs. Glidden was
formerly Miss Nee Cora Bowie.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Bowie of North street. Mr.. Bowie is
past commander of Heath Post. C. A.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

DIR. r. H. Willis. who is an agent for
the prevention of cruelty TO animals,
was in Hallowell, Wednesday morn
ing. A man had a COW which he is
alleged not to have been feeding very
well. but was ordered to give-her more
feed Ia the future. s e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Regular convocation OF Jerusalem
Chapter, r. \ NJ. will be held. thi.
Thursday evening, with work. 1t viii
be the last meeting before the meeting
Of the Grand Chapter in Portland. Al
members should be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The high water broke the ferry cable
so that communication between this city
and Chelsea by the large boat as tempo
rarily cut off The smaller motor boat
is running and carrying passengers as
usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Roscoe A. Bachelor had the sec
ond finger of his right hand badly cut,
Wednesday, by being caught in the
engine of w. c. Johnson's auto,
which he was running. The bone was
not injured and the finger will be
saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

T. NJ. Latin of Anderson & Latin, bar
bers, who has been i'll at his country
home in Pittston for five weeks. return
ed. Wednesday. and resumed his duties.
His many friends gave him hearty well
come. Mrs. Latin accompanied her hus-
band and will remain for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The conclave of the knights of King
Arthur, held at Red Mems hall, Tues
day evening, was an enjoyable affair.
There were two mutations and an
oyster supper was served. after which
a social hour was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Harry Higgins of Augusta, has ae-
|cepted a position with NJ. Shapiro of
this city. Herbert Spear. who. has
been with Mr. Shapiro for long time
is to act as clerk at the Eastern
Steamship boat wharf this summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Edward Ward, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Ward of Randolph,
While working in one of the local
shoe shops. Wednesday morning, had
his right fore-finger cut. which re-
CURED the services of surgeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The r. and b. League Of the First Uni
versalist church viii meet With Mrs. 6
X. Tilden, corner Page and Pleasant
streets. at 80. O'Clock Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

L. NJ. Linnell has purchased the
Charles Arnold farm on The electric
car line, about five miles from this
city near Spears Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mrs. II. c. Wait of Kennebunk. for
merry in The millinery business in this
city, is registered at the Halloweli
House and visiting old friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

A rally viii he held at the High
school. at $50 Friday evening. with the
view Of giving the baseball team en-
couraeement and inspiration To meet
the Waterville High school on the
Muster field in this city, Saturday att
ernoon, when the local players are ex-
pceting to win from the np-river
youngsters. A good list of speakers IS
arranged for the occasion. There will
he big crowd to give enthusiasm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The remains of the late Alexander ID.
McGregor were taken, Wednesday morn
ing. 10 Quincy. Mass, for burial. leaving
here on the GA A. M. train. Two of his
sons. John d. and Henry NJ, and one
daughter. Miss Eva MeGregor, accom-
panied the body to the grave. The Hal
lowell Firemen's Association. of which
the deceased was member, furnished
an escort and the pail bearers to place
the body on the train. The pail bearers
We're Arson j. Bacon, Luther T. Gray
John +. Quinn, Alexander MeBain and
Everett Blanchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The John Il. Hubbard National Relief
Corps, No. 80 win meet in 6. \. II. hall,
this Thursday evening. at the usual
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet, on Friday after
noon, with Mrs Charles f. Walker,
No. l Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Regular meeting Sanborn Lodge, l. o.
O. T., ut 40 O'Clock Thursday evening.
Work in the Second degree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

J. Canter & Co, in their new adj,
make some strong statements which
they are ready to back up Call
at the store and prove them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. e, Wilson Of The
Forks are visiting Mrs Wilson'S sister.
Mrs w II. Kilgore Vaughan road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The schooner James Young has ar
rived at the National Home dock with
a cargo of coal, and is the first yes
sci Of the season at that port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Miss Alice Morang of Manchester,
N, H., who has been the guest of
Hiram Babb, returned, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mrs, ~ Woodbury., who has been
the guest of friends at Pittston, has
returned to her home at Beverly,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Daniel Pender of North street while
on his way home, Tuesday evening.
fell and broke two ribs in his right
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mrs, J. ID. Lehman, who has been in
the West the past month, has returned
to Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mr. and Mrs Frank Brann left.
Wednesday, for Boston, and from
there will go to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Witch hazel is easily adulterated.
better make sure of quality by buying
the kind Beane advertises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The w. c. T. L. win meet, at 7. NJ
Monday, with Miss Minnie Moore ut Frs
kline hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Mrs Alvin Cults of Pittston went
TO Boston, Wednesday,. ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

The Ladies' Aid Of the Free Baptist
fchurch wiif-have no meeting this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

l.. G. Ballard was in Portland
Wednesday. ON business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

c. Fl. Douglass has arrived home
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Using handles resembling those of a
pair of pliers TO rotate a spindle, an
inventor has brought out a revolving
tooth brush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
HALLOWELL.
knights of King Arthur
Hold Regular C0nCIave.
Postmaster Fish Lands Fine
Salmon and -Four Trout.
High Water In kennebec Paris the
Ferry Cable.

Miss Lillian Carrier has returned from
a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25

Horace B. Martin of China was a bush
ness caller in town Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-25
GARDINER.

Telephone 37--W.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
DISSERTATION OF THE FLAG.

m MEXICAN Socialists have never shown any disrespect for
TN the national flag. Anarchists, who are not Socialists and
have no patriotism, confess allegiance to only one emblem,
the international red flag of anarchy, which represents denial OF
nationality, rebellion against government and hatred of law and
order. In Union Square, New York, at a Socialist meeting yes.
terday, followers of the red flag tore down the Stars and Stripes.
There are laws and ordinances respecting the national emblem.
ii may not be used for advertising purposes. 1t must be raised
over public buildings and schoolhouses. In the army and navy
ceremonial respect is paid to it every morning and evening. In
public halls and museums the battle flags of the nation are
Ieverently preserved. Shall anarchists and other foes of the
nation and haters of the Stars and Stripes tear down and
trample upon the flag with impunty? What does that act mean
but disoyalty, contempt of all that the American citizen holds
most dear, derision of our national institutions and a sentiment
alien and hostile to the nation. When Governor Dix at the incep.
tion of the Civil War sent word to Union officers to shoot down
on the spot anyone who should attempt to haul down the Ameri-
can flag the whole country fervently responded. That sentiment
is as strong today as it was in 1861. The man, native or alien, who
desecrates the American flag today should not be shot, but his act
should be regarded as a species of treason and should be pun
ished as a serious crime.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
THE GOVERNOR WON'T RESIGN.

m LII idle speculation as to whether Governor Wilson would re-
f1l sign as Governor before the November election is now
ended. Governor Wilson will not resign his present
Office until his term shall expire unless he should be seized with
an oyerpowering distaste for politics and public life and decide
to return to a more familiar educational sphere. Election after
election in representative States has gone against him and the
trend of Democratic party sentiment is plainly towards the can
didacy of Speaker Clark, who is now far in advance and who is
reasonably sure of the support of the Underwood and Harmon
delegates after the first ballot. 1t is not improbable that he will
win at a rush on the first ballot. The poor showing that Wilson
is making in his candidacy may in fact compel his withdrawal
before the convention meets, although such a step by him is
undesred by the friends of the speaker. They would prefer a
showing of strength in the convention.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
THE BONDS FOR CITY PLANNING.

TVNTIL the City Plan Commission shall submit a report to the
II Common Council it would be more than improper for the
council to sanction the issuance of bonds for $1,235,00 for
The Board of Works to carry out any plan of street development
independently of the commissions plans. There is only one au.
thorized city planning body, it has been at work for a year under
great difficulties and discouragements and it has accomplished
some results. The general scheme to be submitted by the com
mission may be entirely out of harmony with the plans of the
Board of Works. about which the public his little knowledge. As
the public has to pay for all the planning, the issuance of
~S1,235OO0 of bonds as a preliminary to the work should be de.
ferred until the council has knowledge of all the plannings done
and until the public can judge the merits of the scheme proposed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
THOSE EIGHT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

I'D OOsEvELT'S urgent request to the eight delegatesat-
Inn large. elected for him in Massachusetts by over 5000
majority, to give their votes to Taft for the reason that
The preferential vote of the State gave a small majority for Taft,
n.y. being reished by the delegates, was emphatcally denied, the
delegates holding that the voters instructions were paramount
and binding above everything else. On the other hand, with the
knowledge that the Republican national committee, which is over.
whelmingly for Taft, will control the acceptance of credentials
and the seating of delegates, the Taft managers propose to have
their eight defeated candidates for delegatesatlarge seated in
place of the elected ones, That is their response tothe act of
Roosevelt in disclaiming the support OF, his eight delegates be-
cause of an informality in the ballot that gave him an apparent
advantage in the election.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
$50. OOO. O00 EOR ELooD PREVENTION.

n N echo of the discussions in the recent Drainage Congress
E7A at New Orleans is found in an amendment to the river
and harbor bill, providing S. 000,0 900 a year until the Pan.
anna Canal is completed, and $%50,O00,O00 annually after that for
regulation of rivers at headwaters. Not only would a compre-
Iensive scientific plan prevent such disastrous foods as those still
laying waste the Mississippi valley, but it would provide water
for arid lands, reclaim swamps and develop water power to an
extent that would add incalculable sums to the national wealth.
The government is now spending for the relief of food sufferers
nv amount about equal to the interest at p per cent. on the
annual outlay proposed by Senator Newlands, of Nevada.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02

any rate. that was why the originators
of the practise did 1t, and succeeding
generations have perpetuated the Gus
tom. In the ordinary process of quaff-
ing a glass of liquor we are inevitably
bound to- see the stuff, touch it. smell 1t
and taste it. That leaves the car alone
unsatisfied. So we clink for, its gratifca-
ton.
a piece of news too important to wait
till night and too interesting to he com
mitted to the telephone reached the
woman about l o'clock, 30 shf Travelled
five miles to her husbands Office to re-
late 1t in person. She drew a chair up
close to his desk and began:
II came to tell you
'Wh-rr-rr," cut in the telephone on
his desk.
The man talked into the receiver about
five minutes, then made a few notes,
after which his wife resumed
II came to tell you that
wait a minute" he said. There goes
that COMPOUNDED wire again.
1t went that time, and 1t went again
and again, only punctuated between
calls by the woman's Intellectual ~
came to tell you Finally she got up
in despair.
II think I had better wait till night
to tell you,'' she said.
YES he said, perhaps you had. I
seem pretty busy now
Outside the office the urgency of her
message overpowered all other con-
siderations. Utilizing her recent expert
ence. She sought the nearest drug store
and telephoned her news. He listened
in explanatory establishment.
And you waited to telephone me
that?H he said. why on earth didn't
You tell ms when You were here?"
oh said she, II had a reason"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
METHODIST DISCIPLINE VS.. PRACTISE.

NM EMBERs of the Methodist Church are not supposed to
Y dance, play cards, go the theatre, circus or races. These
regulations in the Book of Discipline are a dead letter
with the younger laymen and many of their elders. The most
interesting feature of the quadrennial general conference of that
denomination, Just opened at Minneapolis, promises to be the
discussion and possible settlement of the question whether or not
The church is to repeal laws that are generally "honored in the
breach" That the ultra-conservative representative body of the
church should consent to take up the proposition at all shows the
great advance recently in liberality of thought and action.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02
The osuryiyal Of the Fittest."

the Editor of the Evening Star;
, From the beginning of tile world the
supreme law of existence hns been the
survival of the fittest. The continual
ton of all life II the development OF
the component organisms of life have
always been and will always be governed
and subject to this immutable and In
evitable sequence of nature-the survival
of the ittest.
Daring and bold must be the mind
that dares to suggest that this same law
should have prevailed, in all that it pro-
vides and demands. i'll the matter OF
saving lives from h sinking Titanic.
Women, children, poor, il~literate, help
less, saved; while others, useful, bralhy'
philanthropic, worthy, charitable. heroic,
perish; not in accordance with the fore
most law of nature-the survival of the
fttest-but rather in conformity with a
sentimental and perfunctory rule of the
sea-" the evils of which have been illus
trated in the story of the worlds great
est marine disaster. w. w.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02

of the poor, inspected conditions and
taught the mothers how to care for their
little ones. Mrs. Orrin Megley. formerly
of P%ittsburg, Pa, told of the Junior
Civic League. of that place.
The next meeting of the department
will be in October. II was voted to hold
meetings hereafter in the morning.
y
Mr.. and Mrs. J. LYMAN. of New York
city, announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Mildred Hyman. to Mr..
Henry A. Trussell, of Springfield avenue,
this city.
The Newark Guild of the Homeopathic
Hospital of Essex County held a regular
meeting Yesterday afternoon at 4 O'Clock,
the object being a continuation of the
discussion and plans talked of at the
meeting of the executive board. held
Tuesday afternoon. Acceptance of the
new constitution was unanimously ap-
proved. and further plans for the out
ing were contaminated. A trip up the
Hudson river Saturday. June s. was de-
cided upon. The next regular meeting
will be held Monday, Tune 3, in the y.
M. C. A. building.
The annual meeting OF the Circle OF
the Silver Cross. of the Kings Daugh-
tiers, will be held tomorrow afternoon in
the lecture room of the Park Presby-
terrain Church, at 3 O'Clock. the pastor,
Rev. John Mcdowell, presiding. The
speaker of the afternoon will be Miss
Margaret f. Henry. of Tennessee, and
her subject will be 1.-The Mountain
Whites" Vocal selections will be rem
dered by MRS. Theodore Stats, con-
tralto. At the close of the program tea
will be served. Mrs. S. Roswell Ward.
Mrs. Theodore w. Corwin, Mrs. William
Gray and Mrs. james Corlies will pre-
side at the tea table, and will be as
sisted by Miss Grace Bradner, Miss
Dorothy Tompkins. Miss Ethel Ward,
Miss Ruth Corwin and Miss Louise Rus
ling. Mrs. William J.. Rushing, president
of the circle, assisted by Mrs. George
f. Reeve, Mrs. Henry NJ. Doremus and
Mrs. James Corlies will receive the
guests. During the afternoon there will
be a sale of cakes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02

Mr.. Alden Freeman. of Mum avenue,
East Orange, who is on a trip around
the world, was near the scene of the
Italian bombardment on the Dardanelles.
Mr.. Freeman was aboard a French steam
err which preceded the fleet when the
attack was begun and passed up the Sea
of Marmora to- Constantinople.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-02

Her Little brotherhood evening. Mr..
Jones.
Her Accepted Suitor-My name isn't
Jones, my lad: it's Smith.
H. L.. BLY, gum. | never can get
Laura's bcaux Strengthened out. Jones
comes Wednesdays, ! guess.